MANGARAVALLI/PIRANDAI/DEVIL’S BACKBONE
Gardening, Urban Farming May 30, 2020
Mangaravalli is a perennial plant native to Tropical Asia; A quadrangular sectioned branched with internodes at 8-10cm. suitable for light soil with well drained porous nature, can be grown even in nutritionally poor soil but cannot be grown in shade. Prefers dry soil & can tolerate less watering. Can be propagated through Cuttings
Health benefits of Mangaravalli
- Rich in Vitamins, Minerals, Triterpenoids & Carotenoids
- Keeps bones healthy- Mangaravalli produces bone cells; Oesteoblast’s which enhances the growth of bones
- Prevents heart complications- Mangaravalli helps in body metabolism thereby regulates the cholesterol in the body
- Treats haemorrhoids- Mangaravalli is used to relieve pain on the parts of the body with inflammations
- Reduces menstrual discomforts- Mangaravalli reduces uneasiness during the menstrual period by its ability to reduce cramping
- Boosts body immunity- Vitamin C present in Mangaravalli enhances the production if white blood cells enabling your body to fight against pathogens
- Helps in weight loss- Mangaravalli burns extra fats & reduce some pounds on their weight slot in this plant

How to cook?
- Pirandai Chutney- Helps for gastritis, indigestion & lack of apatite
- Pirandai Poultice is very good for treating sprains & swollen joints & minor injuries
- Pirandai Appalams- Traditional appalams made with Pirandai juice, is very good with unique wonderful taste
- Pirandai Vathal- Including Pirandai Vathal in their diet will prevent children from getting stomach disorder
- Pirandai for bleeding piles & deworming
