Scientific Name :
Rumex Vesicarius
Medicinal Value :
Fights cancer, reduces growth of tumours, helps patients regain weight, restores functions of liver etc.
Nutrient Value :
Excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Vitamin B9. Also rich in iron, magnesium and calcium.
Culinery and Other Values :
Used in salads and other dishes to bring tanginess, color and flavor. The bland taste of carp and other herbivorous fishes can be improved by adding a handful of sorrel leaves.
Glossary :
- English : Ambat Chukka / Green Sorrel
- Tamil : Chukka Keerai
- Malayalam : Ambattu Cheera
- Telugu : Chukka Koora
- Kannada : Pundi
- Hindi : Chuka
- Bengali : Chuka Palang
- Marathi : Ambat Chukka
- Kashmiri : O’Bej
