Winter's Green Gold: Bathua, The Ayurvedic Hero Boosting Your Health

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News18•07-01-2026, 16:09
Winter's Green Gold: Bathua, The Ayurvedic Hero Boosting Your Health
- •Bathua, a traditional leafy green, is a winter blessing from mountainous regions, now recognized as a healthy superfood in cities.
- •Scientifically known as Chenopodium album, it grows wild and provides cheap, reliable nutrition, especially vital for mountain communities.
- •Ayurveda considers Bathua a "Tridosha nashak," balancing Vata and Kapha, improving digestion, and eliminating toxins.
- •Rich in iron, calcium, fiber, vitamins A, C, K, protein, and antioxidants, it combats nutritional deficiencies.
- •Its fiber aids digestion, prevents constipation, maintains body warmth, strengthens bones, and helps with anemia.
Why It Matters: Bathua is a nutrient-rich winter superfood, revered in Ayurveda for its health benefits and cultural significance.
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