Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, commonly known as chaya or tree spinach, is a large, fast-growing leafy perennialshrub that is believed to have originated in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico. The specific epithet, aconitifolius, means “Aconitum-like leaves”. It has succulent stems which exude a milky sap when cut. It can grow to be 6 meters tall, but is usually pruned to about 2 m for easier leaf harvest. It is a popular leaf vegetable in Mexican and Central American cuisines, similar to spinach. The leaves should be cooked before being eaten, as the raw leaves contain a high content of toxic hydrocyanic acid. Up to 5 raw leaves can be eaten a day. To be safely eaten, the required cooking time is 5-15 minutes.
Recently, an old lady wrote to us praising
the benefits of a certain plant which she calls “God’s Gift”. The woman was fighting a cyst in her breast for years, and she was left with no other option than to try natural remedies. Luckily, a herb called Chaya made her cyst go away in just 3 months, and she was able to feel the results only 3 days after starting the treatment.
Chaya, also known as tree spinach, is a fast-growing perennial shrub that originates from Mexico. Although not well-known, the shrub possesses incredible health benefits that can treat a variety of diseases and conditions. Here are the top health benefits of Chaya:
– Regulates your cholesterol levels;
– Regulates the levels of uric acid in the body;
– Improves the brain function and eyesight;
– Raises the levels of calcium in the body;
– Treats and prevents anemia;
– Treats osteoporosis;
– Regulates the blood sugar levels in the body;
– Prevents infections, sore throat, hemorrhoids and headaches;
– Cleans the liver;
– Balances the metabolic system.
This is just a small portion of Chaya’s health benefits. The plant can treat almost all diseases and conditions, and can be consumed in salads, soups or as a tea. However, it should never be consumed raw.
Here’s how to prepare Chaya tea:
Ingredients
-2 cups of water
-6 Chaya leaves
Preparation
Just bring the water to boil in a pot, then add the leaves and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes. Strain it in the end and let it cool down a bit, then enjoy your cup of healthy Chaya tea! We recommend drinking 3 cups of the tea before meals to treat and prevent numerous diseases.
Source:naturalcarebox.com/