Other Common Names:
Scientific Name: Hibiscus sabdariffa
English Name: Kenaf Leaves
Tamil Name: Pulichakeerai / புலிச்சகீரை
Hindi Name: Pitwaa / पितवा
Malayalam Name: Mathippuli, Meenpuli or Pulivenda / മത്തിപ്പുലി, മീൻപുലി അല്ലെങ്കിൽ പുളിവെണ്ട
Marathi Name: Ambaadi / अंबाडी
Telugu Name: Gongura / గోంగూర
Description:
Gongura leaves are botanically known as Hibiscus sabdariffa is native to India and Malaysia. Gonguru leaves is an herbaceous perennial herb known as red sorrel, ambada, and pulicha Keerai in some parts of India. Gongura leaves are one of the most important herbal plants that have high nutritional values. Gonguru leaves are low in calories and high in fiber, which helps to treat various health conditions.
Nutrition Facts:
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Potassium: 60 mg
- Calcium: 41 mg
- Magnesium: 19 g
- Phosphorus: 30 g
- Vitamins: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
Health Benefits:
- Gonguru leaves have antioxidant properties that help to prevent infection and remove free radicals.
- Gonguru leaves help to prevent iron deficiency in the body.
- Gonguru leaves help to cure pain during menstruation and prevent heavy bleeding.
- Gonguru leaves are rich in fiber that helps to control blood sugar levels.
- Gonguru leaves also help to improve bowel movements.
- Gonguru leaves help to prevent bone loss and osteoporosis conditions.
- Gonguru leaves help to enhance the immune system.
- Regular consumption of gonguru leaves decreases hair loss and treats dull, dry, and damaged hair.
- Gonguru leaves help to increase the white blood cells.
- Gonguru leaves help to promote sleep and relaxes the nervous system.
- Gonguru leaves help to improve eyesight and prevent night blindness.
- Gonguru leaves help to cure urinary tract infections.
Dosage of Dried Gonguru Leaves:
Take one teaspoon of dried gonguru leaves powder and mix it with warm milk or warm water. Consume the mixture twice a day to treat Kapha and Vata Dosha.












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