Botanical name : Celosia Argentia
Local name : Kurdu
Immense Health benefits of Kurdu:
High in Proteins, Calcium
Iron, Potassium, Sodium and Fibre etc
It is Anti bacterial, Anti microbial and Anti inflammatory
It Heals Tridosha ie, Cough, Vatha and Pitha.
Cleans urinary tracks and flushes out kidney
Seeds r good for urinary and kidney stones.
Cleans stomach and intestines thoroughly
Promotes good sleep
Improves digestion
Removes old cough from body.
Relieves joint and body pains.
Heals teeth problems
Leaf heals skin infections and inflammation when rubbed externally
When bought, should be thoroughly washed and cooked as it is a forest plant. Consumption in moderation is advised as with all vegetables. Best advantage is these grow in monsoon as seasonal vegetable with minimum human interference ie no requirement of fertilizers and pesticides, so r naturally grown in forest areas