Sesbania grandiflora, also known as Agathi Keerai or the vegetable hummingbird, is a small loosely branching tree belonging to the family Fabaceae and genus Sesbania. Agathi Keerai typically means the green leaves of the plant, a fast-growing tree that grows in a hot humid climate and the tree is indigenous to India, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and also widely grown in Mexico, South West USA.
Nutrition Content:
Agathi flowers and leaves are loaded with a myriad of nutrients including protein, minerals, and vitamins. Sesbania grandiflora are a good source of vitamin a, folate, thiamin, niacin, and vitamin c. flowers also render ample amounts of magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and selenium.
Agathi leaves imbued with powerful antioxidants guard the cell membrane against free radical oxidation and scavenges against free hydroxy radicals and avert DNA damage.
This incredible leaves with strong antioxidant properties prevent lipid peroxidation and hinder the growth of tumor cells. The flowers are well known to have an apoptosis effect against lung cancer cells and also avert and treat colon cancer.
Immense amounts of calcium, iron, and vitamins in agathi leaves are valuable in fortifying the bones and reduces the risk of osteoporosis and arthritis in older people.
