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Basella alba - Indian Spinach

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'''Basella alba''' is a botanical name of Indian Spinach. Basella alba is known under various common names, including Malabar Spinach vine spinach.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Dysentery}}, {{Uses|Diuretic}}, {{Uses|Febrifuge}}, {{Uses|Catarrh}}, {{Uses|Boils}}, {{Uses|Conjunctivitis}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}
'''Basella Alba''' is a botanical name of Indian Spinach. As name suggests this plant belongs to India and China. Basella alba is known under various common names==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Leaves}}, including Malabar Spinach vine spinach, red vine spinach, climbing spinach, creeping spinach, buffalo spinach and Ceylon spinach among others{{Parts Used|Stem}}.
==Plant DiscriminationChemical Composition==The essential amino acids are arginine, leucine, isoleucine, lysine, threonine and tryptophan.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
Basella alba is a fast-growing, soft-stemmed vine==Common names=={{Common names|kn=Bansali|ml=Vasalaccira|sa=Upodika|ta=Vasalakkirai|te=Bachali, reaching 10 metres (33 ft) in length. Its thick, semiBachchali-succulentkura, heart-shaped leaves have a mild flavour and mucilaginous texture. It is rich in vitamins A and CKarubachali|hi=Poi|en=Indian spinach, iron and calcium. It has been shown to contain certain phenolic phytochemicals and it has antioxidant properties.It is also called Malabar Spinach. There are two varieties - green and red. The stem of the Basella alba is green and the stem of the cultivar Basella alba 'Rubra' is reddish-purple; the leaves in both cases are green. The stem when crushed usually emits a strong scent. Malabar Spinach can be found at many Asian supermarkets, as well as farmers' markets.}}
==Medicinal UsesProperties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya===
*'''To increase weight''' - Consuming Basella alba leaf more in food will help gaining weight.===Rasa===*'''Burnt marks and Bubbles''' – Comnbining butter with Basella alba leaves juice and applying on it will help in curing Burnt marks and bubbles. Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)*Basella alba is also used for other purposes. ===Guna===Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)===Veerya===Ushna (Hot)===Vipaka===Katu (Pungent)===Karma===Kapha, Pitta===Prabhava===
==common nameHabit==*'''English''' – Indian Spinach*'''Kannada''' – ಬಸಳೆ ಸೊಪ್ಪು*'''Hindi''' - लाल बचलू {{Habit|Perennial Climber}}
==External linkIdentification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple||The leaves are divided into 3-6 toothed leaflets, with smaller leaflets in between}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
===Flower==={{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|5-20|Flowers Season is June - August}} ===Fruit==={{Fruit||7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|With hooked hairs|}} ===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== ==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}. ==How to plant/cultivate==Can be easily grown from seeds and cuttings.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Season to grow==Cooler season<ref name="Season to grow"/> ==Required Ecosystem/Climate==The plant thrives in hot humid climate. It requires moist, fertile and well-drained soil and is often cultivated in pots or in kitchen garden.<ref name="Required Ecosystem/Climate"/> ==Kind of soil needed==moist, fertile and well-drained soil ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Moist places in hedges}}, {{Commonly seen|Elevations around 500 metres in Nepal}}. ==Photo Gallery==<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">File:Vayalai with fruits.JPG|FruitsFile:Basella alba Malabarinpinaatti - Malabarspenat C IM7342.JPG|FlowersFile:Basella rubra aka indian spinach or Basella alba 7451.JPG|LeavesFile:Vayalai creeper 1.jpg|ClimberFile:Basella Alba 20020400 3.jpg|Field File:Basella Alba 20020400 4.jpg|Field</gallery> ==References== <references> <ref name="chemical composition">[http://gbpihedenvis.nic.in/PDFs/Glossary_Medicinal_Plants_Springer.pdf Chemical Constituents]</ref> <ref name="Leaf">[https://web.archive.org/web/20131226161459/http://www.wildflowers-guide.com/39-agrimony.html Flowers description]</ref> <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Basella+alba Cultivation Details]</ref> <ref name="Season to grow">[https://www.ugaoo.com/knowledge-center/how-to-grow-malabar-spinach-at-home/ Season to grow]</ref> <ref name="Required Ecosystem/Climate">[http://wildedibles.teriin.org/index.php?album=Wild-edibles/Leaves/Basella-alba Required Ecosystem/Climate]</ref></references> ==External Links==*[https://enpdfs.wikipediasemanticscholar.org/wikicbe8/Basella_alba wikipediaeca5a2b1eb60e1af0f91e82235f92ecd3d5f.pdf Systematic pharmacognostical, phytochemical andpharmacological review on an ethno medicinal plant,Basella alba L.]* [https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/a404/bf4a30eb8abf83b0365ab4dac0b5b5cfce77.pdf A review of the taxonomy, ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Basella alba]*[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/284803990_Nutritional_analysis_phytochemical_screening_and_total_phenolic_content_of_Basella_alba_leaves_from_the_Philippines Nutritional Analysis, Phytochemical Screening, and Total Phenolic Content of Basella alba Leaves from the Philippines]*[http://www.mpbd.info/plants/basella-alba.php Basella alba L on medicanal plants]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Basellaceae]]
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