About Koorka Koorka is widely found in parts of Asia, especially India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia. The scientific name is Solenostemonrotundifolius. It is available in the winter season in Kerala for 3 months. The texture is dense and has muddy skin. It is smaller in size and looks like small Colocasia. They are popularly used in Kerala dishes like Aviyal and Sambar. Koorka fry is also a famous delicacy among Keralites . In Kochi and its surrounding areas like Angamaly the Koorka is cooked with meat
Chinese Potato
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About Koorka Koorka is widely found in parts of Asia, especially India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia. The scientific name is Solenostemonrotundifolius. It is available in the winter season in Kerala for 3 months. The texture is dense and has muddy skin. It is smaller in size and looks like small Colocasia. They are popularly used in Kerala dishes like Aviyal and Sambar. Koorka fry is also a famous delicacy among Keralites . In Kochi and its surrounding areas like Angamaly the Koorka is cooked with meat
About Koorka
Koorka is widely found in parts of Asia, especially India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia. The scientific name is Solenostemonrotundifolius. It is available in the winter season in Kerala for 3 months. The texture is dense and has muddy skin. It is smaller in size and looks like small Colocasia. They are popularly used in Kerala dishes like Aviyal and Sambar. Koorka fry is also a famous delicacy among Keralites . In Kochi and its surrounding areas like Angamaly the Koorka is cooked with meat
There is another variety of Chinese potato called the ‘kattu koorka‘ which looks similar to a taro root. It is widely found in tribal regions.
Koorka Health Benefits
·       Koorka contains calcium, iron, thiamine, riboflavin.
·       Polyphenols, a micronutrient, present in Koorka is good for fighting cancer and heart diseases.
·       It is good for diabetes, and nervous disorders.
·       It is rich in carbohydrates, niacin, and vitamin C.
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Health benefits of Chinese Potato
Listed below are some of the well-known health benefits of Chinese Potato
1. Heart health
The Chinese Potato is an aromatic herb that affects heart contractions and blood clotting. It also lowers blood pressure.
2. Anticancer
The Hausa potato has a cytotoxic and anti-tumor promoting activity, which can be used to treat cancer.
3. Dysentery
In Ghana, dysentery is treated with Chinese Potatoes. Leaves are boiled, and drank or groundnut paste added to it to make a meal for the sick person. Potatoes are also cooked with the peel, filtered and drank at intervals of help with diarrhea or dysentery. This not only stops dysentery, but it also energizes the person.
4. Digestive problems
Leaf is used to treat a wide range of digestive issues including, bloating and abdominal discomfort.
5. Respiratory problems
Chinese Potatoes has an antispasmodic action, making it valuable in treating respiratory complaints, including asthma and bronchitis.
6. Skincare
The leaves have a strong camphoraceous aroma and are used as a body rub to cleanse, deodorize the skin, and treat skin conditions.
- Seller Name : Anoop Thomas
- Email : info@wildreinorganic.com
- Phone : 00919778411
- Website : www.wildreinorganic.com
- Details : address1, kerala, india
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