Health Benefits of Commonly Available Type of Keerai or Greens

In my previous post, I just posted some pictures of various types of Keerai.. In this post, I am going to list out their uses.. It is really important to understand the taste, nature and uses before including them in our food diet.. Most of us know that greens are rich in Iron.. There are a lot more benefits too.. In this post, I am going to give C'mon let us see one by one.. Viewers can comment and share their own knowledge with me..

1. Arai Keerai or Tricolor Amaranthus or அரைக் கீரை

Name of the Keerai	Arai Keerai or Tricolor Amaranthus
Nature and Taste	This keerai is with a distinct flavor, which would make you an addict to its taste.. It will be very tasty..
Who should take a caution ?	It has more digestive proteins and hence can be taken by all.. There is no caution to mention for this..
Health Benefits	It is meant to increase red blood cells.. It increases immunity towards cold and cough.. It is rich in Iron.. It is a blood purifier.. It can be taken by pregnant women for the sake of babies and their own Hb count..

2. Siru Keerai or Tropical Amaranthus or சிறு கீரை

Name of the Keerai	Siru Keerai or Tropical Amaranthus
Nature and Taste	This has a flavor similar to moong dhal and very tasty..
Who should take a caution ?	Nothing like that.. It is also as good as Arai Keerai and can be taken by all..
Health Benefits	It gives relief from various stomach related problems.. It increases memory power.. It is also a green recommended for pregnant women and for post-pregnancy care..

3. Thandu Keerai or Tender Amaranthus or கீரைத் தண்டு

Name of the Keerai	Thandu Keerai or Tender Amaranthus
Nature and Taste	This Keerai is a moderately good one in taste.. Sometimes, if it is overcooked, it will taste bad.. If cooked in proper way, it can be considered as a green of moderately good taste..
Who should take a caution ?	It is said as a green not favoring those who have vatham.. Those who have joint fluid accumulation are not advised to take this green.. Also it is better to have this green, rarely..
Health Benefits	It is rich in Iron and anti-oxidants.. It is good for eyes..

4. Murungai Keerai or Drumstick Leaves or முருங்கை 

Name of the Keerai	Murungai Keerai or Drumstick Leaves
Nature and Taste	It will taste good.. There is no weird taste in this green.. In south Indian cuisine we make poriyals using this Keerai.. Also we include in Adais and Kootanchoru.. I
Who should take a caution ?	Those who have severe gas trouble should take a caution, while including this in their diet.. It creates gas trouble.. Also it is better to have before evening.. As this is bit hard to digest..
Health Benefits	It is rich in Iron, Amino Acids, Vitamin C, anti-oxidants and Magnesium.. It is very good for lactating mothers, as it increases breast milk.. Those who have constipation can take this green, as this has more and more fiber.. It is good for quality hair.. It is good for skin and eyes..

6. Ponnankanni Keerai or Dwarf Copper Leaf or பொன்னாங்கண்ணி கீரை 

Name of the Keerai	Ponnankanni Keerai Dwarf Copper Leaves
Nature and Taste	It reduces body heat very much.. It has a mild bitter taste.. But the taste can be treated well during cooking.. it has a very nice flavor while cooking and very tasty after cooking..
Who should take a caution ?	People who already have a very cold body should take caution while eating this..
Health Benefits	It is rich in all vitamins and nutrients.. It will remove all the toxins in our body.. if had continuously you can see visible changes in skin.. Your skin will start glowing.. This is an inner nutrition to skin..

7. Pulicha Keerai or Sorrel Leaves or புளிச்ச கீரை

Name of the Keerai	Pulicha Keerai or Sorrel Leaves
Nature and Taste	It reduces body heat.. This is sour in taste.. It is called Gongura in Andhra and has a wide variety of recipes..
Who should take a caution ?	Those who have Pitham, should use this with caution.. It may increase the amount of pitham..
Health Benefits	It has a number of health benefits.. It is rich in iron.. It is meant to give strength to body.. It can be given to weak children and this would help them in gaining weight.. It can be used to treat tuberculosis and cold related diseases.. It purifies the digestive system.. It opens the taste buds.. It is rich in copper and can be used to treat Jaundice..

8. Sigappu Thandu Keerai or Red Amaranthus or சிகப்பு கீரை

Name of the Keerai	Sigappu Thandu Keerai or Red Amaranthus
Nature and Taste	This Keerai is a moderately good one in taste.. Sometimes, if it is overcooked, it will taste bad.. If cooked in proper way, it can be considered as a green of moderately good taste..
Who should take a caution ?	It is said as a green not favoring those who have vatham.. Those who have joint fluid accumulation are not advised to take this green.. Also it is better to have this green, rarely..
Health Benefits	It reduces bad cholesterol.. It is good for eyes.. It is meant for a good quality of hair.. It aids weight loss..

9. Palak Keerai or Spinach or பாலக் கீரை

Name of the Keerai	Ponnankanni Keera Dwarf Copper Leaves"
Nature and Taste	It reduces body heat very much.. It has a mild bitter taste.. But the taste can be treated well during cooking.. it has a very nice flavor while cooking and very tasty after cooking..
Who should take a caution ?	People who already have a very cold body should take caution while eating this..
Health Benefits	It is rich in all vitamins and nutrients.. It will remove all the toxins in our body.. if had continuously you can see visible changes in skin.. Your skin will start glowing.. This is an inner nutrition to skin..