INTRODUCTION TO LESSER KNOWN
VEGETABLES AND FRUIT SPECIES OF KERALA
VOL. 10
COMMON NAME:- COFFEE
CASSIA
OTHER NAMES: ashraq,
bon medelua,
chakaoda arak,
ailman,
aelon,
cagace,
chagache,
chakramandrakam,
thounam,
kelbe-on,
sang saboyah,
appulantam,
pedda kasinda,
lug mig,
panvar.
BOTANIC NAME: -
Cassia tora
MALAYALAM NAME:
- THAKARA
CASSIA TORA FLOWER |
Cassia
tora is found as a weed throughout in the monsoon. It is an annual herb with
many wonderful properties. This herb grows up to a height of 30 – 100 cm and
has got pinnate leaves and yellow
colored flowers. It is used as a leaf vegetable in Kerala.
NUTRITIVE
VALUE:-
Protein 0.7g
Fat 2g
Fiber 0.9g
Carbohydrates 1.4g
Energy 17Kcal
MEDICINAL VALUE:-
It
is reported that Cassia tora helps in maintaining normal cholesterol levels in
the body. Cassia tora is also very helpful in treating skin diseases .
FOOD VALUE:-
Tender
leaves and flowers of the Cassia tora is used as a vegetable for preparing 'thoran' and its dry
seeds can be used as a coffee substitute.
Cassia
tora is found as awed throughout in the Monsoon.There is no specific method for
its cultivation. It
can be cultivated in all most all types of soils but well drained loamy soil
suits well. Beginning of the mansoon season is the best sowing time. Dry seeds
are are required for sowing. Seeds should be soaked in water for 6 to 8 hrs and
dried in shade before sowing to hasten germination. Complete germination of
seeds takes about 5-6 days time.
2 comments:
I admire for your "papanasini" articles. It's very informative.
Thank you very much.
Sasneham, Rajendran KarunagathRaman
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.Very good as an immunity booster too in covid times,and blood purifier
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