Basella Alba

BASELLA ALBA PLANT

Basella alb, is an edible perennial vine belonging to the family of Basalleaceae. it is native to tropical Asia, south Africa, where is used as a leafy vegetable. it is also native to the subcontinent of India, Southeast Asia, and Guinea

Culinary Uses

1. Use as Vegetable. 

**: basella alba are used as leaf and stem are used in salads, soups, and stir-fries. When you cook it, it have a smooth texture and delightful taste

2. Smoothies and Juices

For their nutrition benefits, the leaves of besella alba added in smoothies and juices.

3. Thickening Agent

*:we use corn flour for thickening in soups and other dishes but the Besella leaves have a viscous and gelatinous consistency. that is why it is a natural thickening agent that is used in the cooking agent in soups and stews 

basella alba  L.

 Nutritional Benefits

Nutritional Facts

Nutrients per 100 gram

calories; 19total fat; 0.3g.cholesterol; 0mgsodium; 24mgpotassium; 510mgtotal carbohydrates; 3.4g protein; 1.8g vitamin C         170% 

 Iron                  6%vitamin B6          10%Magnesium        16%

2. use as antioxidant

: The plant contains antioxidants that can help combat oxidative stress and support overall health.

USES IN Medicines

1. Good for digestive Health

: The young leaves of besella alba plant contain polysaccharide which is extracted from a viscous and gelatinous solution from the leaves is believed to aid in digestion and relieve constipation.

2. Use as Anti-inflammatory

the test compound of this plant showed various potential inflammatory activties like standered diclofenac sodium justifed the traditional uses of bessela alb in the treatment different types of pain and inflammation

3. use in Skin Health

.it can help the treatment of skin allergies and burn of the skin, irritions and glow your skin by using the leaves of besella alba plant.

4. treatment of boils and sores

pulped leave of this plant use as the treatment of  poultice of boils and sores

5. root uses

cooked root of these plants used to relieve diarrhea or as a paste for swelling.

6. flower uses

it flower used as an antidote for poisoning

7. use of berries

juice of berries applied as an eye drop for eye infection, and traditionaly used in china for blood pressure.

USES IN AGRICULTURE

1. Green Manure

: Basella alba can be used as green manure to improve soil fertility.

2. Covering of  Crop:

Its rapid growth makes it an effective cover crop to prevent soil erosion and suppress weeds.

 Ornamental Use of Plant

. Decorative purpose of Plant: The vibrant green leaves and attractive growth habit make Basella alba a popular choice for ornamental gardening, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions.