Sweet leaf (Madura cheera)

Sweet leaf (Sauropus androgynus) is an evergreen shrub growing in tropical regions. It is also known as Katuk, Malay, Cekur manis, Sayur manis, Asinasin or Star gooseberry. Sweet leaf is the most popular leafy vegetable in South East Asia which grows up to 2.5m height. It was observed that the nutritive value of Sweet leaf is superior to other commonly used leafy vegetables in India. It is common in green forests in tropical regions.

Sweet leaf in different languages

Malayalam: Madura cheera, Malay cheera

Vietnamese: Rau ngot

Japanese: Amame shiba

Chineese: Mani cai

Nutritional values of Sweet leaf.

Sweet leaf is packed with nutrients and minerals like protein, antioxidants, vitamins and lutein which is a key pigment in human retinas.

Nutritional value in 100g Sweet leaf;
Carbohydrate: 11g
Fat: 1g
Protein: 4.8g
Vitamin A: 10370 IU
Thiamine B1: 0.1mg
Vitamin C: 239mg
Calcium: 204mg
Iron: 3mg
Phosphorous: 98mg
Total energy: 59 kcal.

Health benefits from consuming Sweet leaf

Cekur manis leaves are the best source of chlorophyll which is a blood building element, cell rejuvenator and enhance the circulation.

Infusions made of Cekur manis leaves is used for the treatment of fevers ulcers, cold, abscess, dysuria, hemophilia, headache, high blood pressure, measles, nose bleed, obesity, urinary problems, wounds, yaws and more.

Propagation and cultivation

Stem cuttings and seeds are used for the propagation of Sweet leaf. It is an easy to grow plant in tropical regions.

Sweet leaf recipes

Besides all the spinach recipes, it could also be included in so many eggs, meat and crab recipes.

Grow Sweet leaf in every home consume it after cooking.

 

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