Malabar Spinach / Poi

A Sanskrit shloka uses fancy words like “Pathya" (meaning ‘way’ or ‘solution’) and "Brihan" (meaning ‘progress’ or ‘big’) to describe "Poi" or Malabar spinach (Basella Rubra). This no fuss plant, that grows everywhere in India pretty much throughout the year, is originally from the higher planes of Malabar.

- Smt. Minati Shah

It is cold in potency, unctuous, mitigates Vata, Pitta and Mada (fat), gives strength, is tasty, stoutens the body and provides contentment. It is also digestive and has substantial water content.