Water Spinach
कलम्बी
Kalami Shak (Swamp Cabbage/Water Spinach) is an aquatic or semi-aquatic plant growing in marshy areas, ditches and ponds. The hollow stems and leaves are cooked as a vegetable. It is commonly used in eastern India and Southeast Asian cuisine. It is light, cooling and slightly laxative. Verses: 12.
What is Swamp Cabbage (Kalami / कलमी)?
Kalami Shak (Swamp Cabbage/Water Spinach) is an aquatic or semi-aquatic plant growing in marshy areas, ditches and ponds. The hollow stems and leaves are cooked as a vegetable. It is commonly used in eastern India and Southeast Asian cuisine. It is light, cooling and slightly laxative. Verses: 12.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Sara (laxative)
- Sheetala (cooling)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9
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