The scientific name of balloon vine is cardiospermum halicacabum. Balloon vine is a climbing plant. It is widely grown across tropical and subtropical areas of Africa, Australia and North America. Balloon vine is often found as a weed along bank of river, agriculture areas and road sides.
Balloon vine has heart- shaped imprint on the seeds. Though the mature leaves are too bitterness and hairy. The young leaves may be used in different recipes such as salad, soup, dosa recipes(Modakanthan keerai dosa).
HEALTH BENEFITS OF BALLOON VINE (Modakanthan Keerai):
- One of the main health benefits cited for balloon vine is its ability to treat joint pain.
- Juice made from these leaves also treats earaches and it is administered to reduce tumor sizes.
- Balloon vine is one of the remedy for constipation problem.
- Some women swear by its ability to prevent gray hair and regulate their menstrual cycles.
- Additionally, balloon vines have been used to treat rheumatism, bronchitis and snake bites.
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