Gynura procumbens (Alakaline Herb) - Image 10
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Botanical name: Gynura procumbens
Common names: Alakaline Herb, Sambung Nyawa, Longevity Spinach
Family: Asteraceae
Origin: South East Asia
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Alakaline Herb, Sambung Nyawa, Longevity Spinach. The plant is well known in South East Asia, with folklore uses in Thailand, Indonesia and China, and leaves of the plant are eaten as a vegetable. This is a very low maintenance, fast growing herb/vegetable that can be grown indoor and outdoor. The leaves are picked for salads, soups, or sauteed them to make a dish. They are also be made as tea and extract. The plant is often referred to as Sambung Nyawa which means Continuation of Life. The purpose of this plant is to incorporate it into your diet for a healthy life, as many generations of African and Asians have done traditionally.
See article about this plant: Longevity Spinach Super-food Recipes.
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See article about this plant: Longevity Spinach Super-food Recipes.
Watch Video about this plant.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster