Bathua Seeds holds immense significance in India’s culinary history. Bathua is prepared just like the other saag preparations and consumed widely for its rich taste and health properties. The largest cultivation of Bathua saag happens in the regions of Rajasthan and Himachal, from where the greens are transported across the country.
Bathua leaves are found exclusively during the winter months at elevations up to 4,700 meters. It is rich in vitamin A, B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, trace minerals, iron and fiber. Bathua Seeds is vulnerable to leaf miners, making it a useful trap crop as a companion plant. Growing near other plants, it attracts leaf miners which might otherwise have attacked the crop to be protected. It is a host plant for the beet leaf hopper, an insect which transmits curly top virus to beet crops.
Benefits:
Helps us in preventing and curing the following:
- Bathua Seeds finds a use in the treatment of some skin conditions.
- The oil made from these leaves is used to treat hook worms.
- The leaves are rich in fiber and have laxative properties which help to cure constipation.
- Bathua seeds are a very good source of high quality protein, nutrients, antioxidants, potassium, iron, calcium, and zinc and vitamins.
Other Names:
Bathua Seeds, Bathua Beej, Chenopodium, Bathua Beej Sida cordifolia, Country mallow, Heart-leaf sida, Badiyalaka, Bala, Baladaya, Berela, Bor sonborial, Kharinta Lal, Barial, Chittuharalu, Hettuti-gida, Katturam, Chittamuttie, Chirubenda, Mailmanikkam, Bala, Chikana, Tupkaria, Bajromuli, Bisiripi, Chikana, Karaiti, Jangli methi, Maruba kingojika, Balu, Sida Kordifolia, Sida Serdtselistania, Escoba Negra, Escobilla, Llima, Ya khat bai pom.
Safety Information:
- For Natural Taste & Freshness, Keep it in cool and dry place.
- Avoid direct Sunlight & Do not Refrigerate.
- Store the contents in an Airtight Container after opening the package.
- All herbal medicine should be used under Medical Supervision only.
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