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Description
Musumusukkai is a traditional leafy green herb widely used in South Indian cuisine and medicine. It is known botanically as Mukia maderaspatana (sometimes referred to as Melothria maderaspatana), and it belongs to the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae).
🌱 Musumusukkai Dry Leaves:
Made by drying the tender leaves of the Musumusukkai plant
Used in herbal teas, powders, or home remedies
Traditionally believed to help with digestion, acidity, and worms
Known for its slightly bitter and tangy taste
🌿 Musumusukkai Plant – Care Tips
1. Sunlight
Prefers full sunlight; grow it in an area with at least 6–8 hours of sun daily
2. Soil
Grows well in well-drained, fertile loamy soil
Tolerates slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0)
3. Watering
Water moderately; avoid waterlogging
Keep the soil moist but not soggy
4. Temperature
Thrives in warm tropical climates
Sensitive to frost and extreme cold
5. Support
It’s a climbing vine, so provide a trellis or fence for it to spread
6. Fertilizer
Use organic compost or vermicompost monthly
Avoid chemical fertilizers for medicinal use
7. Pests & Diseases
Generally pest-resistant, but occasionally affected by:
Aphids, mites, or leaf spot
Use neem oil spray as a natural pesticide
8. Harvesting
Harvest young, tender leaves once the plant is established (after 1–2 months)
To dry: Wash, shade-dry for 3–4 days until crisp, then store in an airtight container
Musumusukkai Dry Leaves / Rough-fruit Gourd Leaves / முசுமுசுக்கை உலர்ந்த இலைகள்/ मुसुमुसुक्कई सूखे पत्ते / ముసుముసుక్కై ఎండిన ఆకులు / മുചുമുസുക്കൈ ഉണക്ക ഇലകൾ / ಮುಸುಮುಸುಕ್ಕೈ ಒಣ ಎಲೆಗಳು
Additional Information
PRODUCT NAME : Musumusukkai Dry Leaves
MANUFACTURER : Oxygen Herbals
SELLER / MARKETING BY : Oxygen Herbals
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : India
NUMBER OF ITEM : 1
NET QUANTITY : 1
PACKAGE INFORMATION : Packet
WEIGHT OF ITEM : 130g
ITEM DIMENTION LxWxH : 10×10×8 Centimeters
RETURN POLICY : Not returnable, and return available particular reasons only(read the Return policy below footer menu links)
SELF LIFE : 3 months
PRODUCT CONDITIONS : New
PRODUCT CATEGORIES : Musumusukkai Dry Leaves
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