Wellbeing

The healing properties of agathi keerai

Sesbania grandiflora or agathi keerai in Tamil, is called as august tree leaves or humming bird tree leaves. The taste of agathi leaves is bitter but has a bunch of healthy values.

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Leaves, stem, root and flower of august tree leaves are used for medicinal purposes. *It can be consumed in the form of juice, cooked spinach or medicine

 It is advisable to take agathi leaves two to three times in a month, for strong bones

 It’s rich in vitamins, calcium and iron

 Good for relief from constipation, addiction to coffee and tea

 If taken in large quantity or daily, it could lead to complications or even damage the cells in the blood

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