Kodi Pasalai Keerai Plant ( கொடிபசலைக்கீரை செடி )

About kodi pasalai: The other common names of kodi pasalai are chicken weed, climbing spinach, vine spinach and Malabar spinach. The scientific name of kodi pasalai is Basella Alba. It is a rich source of calcium, iron, vitamin C, A, and many other essential nutrients. Kodi pasalai also contains oxalic acid. The leaves are very fleshy, thick, and juicy. These leaves have a crispy peppery and citrus mixed taste.

Benefits:
– Cures thyroid
– Gives relief from urinary problems
– Good medicine for hiccups and vomiting
– Reduces liver-related problems
– Melts kidney stones and prevents kidney related problems
– Good for bone health

What is it called in different languages?
Telugu: bachali kura
Hindi: poi saag
Bengali: pui shak
Tamil: kodi pasalai
Kannada: basale soppu
English: Malabar spinach / buffalo spinach