Tapioca (Cassava)
Manihot esculenta
| कुल | Euphorbiaceae |
|---|---|
| हिंदी | कसावा |
| മലയാളം | കപ്പ |
| उपयोगी भाग | tuber |
शोधन के बिना विषैली — उपलब्ध नहीं — Raw tuber contains cyanogenic glycosides
Tapioca, or cassava, is a woody shrub of the spurge family grown for its large, starchy tuberous roots. Native to South America, it is a staple crop in Kerala, where it is called kappa, and it thrives in poor soil.
The cooked tuber is a staple food and has been used in household diets for general wellness. The raw tuber is poisonous; it is used only after classical purification under qualified supervision, and must be properly prepared.
ये लेख आयुर्वेद के बारे में सामान्य जानकारी के लिए हैं, चिकित्सकीय सलाह नहीं। किसी भी स्वास्थ्य समस्या के लिए योग्य डॉक्टर से मिलें।
