Chaya is also called as tree spinach and it is a fast growing plant that was cultivated worldwide. Pdf the ethnobotany of chaya cnidoscolus aconitifolius ssp. Pdf flavonoid and cyanogenic contents of chaya spinach tree. The ethnobotany of chaya cnidoscolus aconitifolius ssp. It has succulent stems which exude a milky sap when cut. A chaya e comparada a alfafa, bertalha, espinafre e e preparada cozida como verdura. In india the decoction of chaya cnidoscolus chayamansa are used as a house hold remedies for diabetics. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, commonly known as chaya or tree spinach, is a large, fastgrowing leafy perennial shrub that is believed to have originated in the yucatan peninsula of mexico. Chaya plants cnidoscolus chayamansa, mcvaugh were cultivated in a domestic. Suas folhas tem calcio, ferro, fosforo, fibras, magnesio, proteinas, vitamina c e minerais. The specific epithet, aconitifolius, means aconitumlike leaves.
The spinach tree eat the weeds and other things, too. It can grow well on a wide range of soils in both hot, rainy climates and areas with occasional drought. If only the stinging sort is present in your area, you might wish to introduce this nonstinging one. Las plantas medicinales han sido utilizadas desde hace muchos anos, sobre todo por culturas. Chaya cnidoscolus aconitifolius, is nutrient dense herb support for digestion, anemia, cough. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Chaya leaves have numerous health benefits for the body, it is also called as gods gift because it can treat almost 100 diseases. Bibliography on cnidoscolus aconitifolius, chaya maya archaeology. Tree pot herb i knew about chaya long before i ever saw one.
Yes, im also aware it cant be eaten raw and that it has a similar taste to spinach. Chaya traditionally has been recommended for a number of ailments including obesity, kidney stones, hemorrhoids, acne, and eye problems. Feb 17, 2010 ive recently learned about the super nutritious chaya leaves aka tree spinach which also has many other health benefits. Chaya cnidoscolus aconitifolius1, sometimes called the spinach tree, is a fastgrowing perennial shrub native to mexico that produces lots of attractive, large, dark green leaves. Rearrange individual pages or entire files in the desired order. Chaya cnidoscolus chayamansa y cnidoscolus aconitifolius. Sus beneficios, propiedades medicinales y precauciones. Chaya facts and health benefits health benefits times. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, commonly known as chaya or tree spinach, is a large, fastgrowing. Its in the cnidoscolus genus and has two relatives in the southern united states, the cnidoscolus stimulosus and the cnidoscolus texanus.
Chaya shoots and leaves have been taken as a laxative, diuretic, circulation stimulant, to improve digestion, to stimulate lactation, and to harden the fingernails. Surprising health benefits of chaya leaves philippine. Esta planta usada como verdura e um excelente complemento alimentar. In researching and writing about those i learned about the chaya. Like most food plants such as lima beans, cassava, and many leafy vegetables, the. Esta planta como infusion actua favorablemente sobre las dolencias del organismo humano, sin producir efectos negativos.