Dwarf Copper Leaf / Ponnanganni leaf Powder

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Order: Caryophyllales

Family: Amaranthaceae

Binomial name: Alternanthera sessilis

Dwarf Copper Leaf is also known as sessile joy weed and ponnanganni keerai. It is an aquatic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. The veggie is mostly consumed in the leafy form but is also used in other forms such as dried, powder, tincture, tonic, tablet.

It is one of the tastiest spinach dishes that gives more nutrition. It helps to maintain body temperature in check. Due to the medicinal properties of this plant, it is used to treat acne, conjunctivitis, snakebites, chronic eyelid inflammation, etc. 

Health Benefits

• The Dwarf Copper Leaf is one of the best sources to treat eye-related problems. Applying the fresh leaves on the eyelids helps to cure inflammation.
• In Indian medicine, these leaves are used as a gastrointestinal agent, cholagogue, which stimulates bile flow and maintains liver health.
• Consuming one tsp of Dwarf Copper Leaf powder with coconut oil helps to improve the overall energy level of the body.
• Regular consumption of Dwarf Copper Leaf helps to cure fever, cough, and asthma.
• People who want to gain weight can consume the cooked Dwarf Copper Leaf with ghee.