Agati (Agasthya)
Sesbania grandiflora
| Family | Fabaceae |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit | Agastya |
| हिंदी | अगस्त्य |
| മലയാളം | അഗത്തിച്ചീര |
| Parts used | leaf, flower, bark |
Agati is a small, fast-growing tree of the pea family with feathery leaves and large, curved white or red flowers. It is native to Malesia and is widely grown in South India, including Kerala, where its leaves are eaten as a green called agathicheera.
Known in Sanskrit as Agastya, its leaf, flower and bark have a place in Ayurveda. The leaves and flowers are valued as a nourishing food and traditionally used for general wellness.
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