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CHAYA SPINACH
Cnidoscolus chayamansa Tropical Tender Height: 6"-8" Light: Sun to Part Shade Soil: Moist, Well Drained Acid Soil Color: Yellow Symbolism: |
Category: Tropical Tender Culinary Medicine |
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This Mexican native is used for food and medicine. The large leaf is very soft and can be added to soup, casseroles, scrambled eggs, bread, spaghetti sauces and salads without affecting the taste. To get better results it should be cooked long and slow. A delicious way of drinking it would be in a cold or hot tea. Chaya is richer in iron than spinach and is a very good source of calcium and potassium. This herb will improve the blood circulation, improve vision, disinflame veins | |