Cekur Manis

Sauropus androgynus

Nama Lain: Taruk manis, asin-asin, cekup manis, sweet leaf bush, katuk, ma ni chai,

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Habitat / Location Sayuran

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Origin Asia Tenggara

Keterangan

Cekur Manis ialah sayuran renek berdaun manis daripada keluarga Phyllanthaceae. Ia juga dikenali sebagai katuk dan berasal dari Asia Tenggara.

Pokoknya renek kecil dengan daun hijau gelap, lembut dan rasa sedikit manis. Jika tidak dipangkas, pokok boleh mencapai kira-kira 1 hingga 2 meter dan bercabang banyak.

Daun muda merupakan bahagian utama yang digunakan sebagai sayuran. Pokok mudah dibiakkan melalui keratan dan sesuai sebagai tanaman dapur.

Cara Penjagaan

Cahaya: Sesuai di separa teduh hingga matahari penuh.
• Air: Siram berkala supaya tanah kekal lembap.
• Tanah: Gunakan tanah subur, lembap dan kaya organik.
• Pembiakan: Sangat mudah melalui keratan batang.
• Pemangkasan: Pangkas kerap untuk menghasilkan pucuk muda.

Kesesuaian Penanaman

Cekur Manis sesuai untuk kebun dapur, halaman rumah dan batas sayur yang menerima separa teduh hingga matahari penuh. Ia memerlukan tanah subur, lembap dan kaya bahan organik.

Pemangkasan kerap membantu menghasilkan pucuk muda yang lebih sesuai untuk dimasak.

Khasiat & Kegunaan

Kegunaan Makanan:
• Daun muda dimasak sebagai sayur, sup atau tumis.
Perubatan Tradisional:
• Secara tradisional dikaitkan dengan pemulihan selepas bersalin dan pengeluaran susu ibu.
• Tuntutan ini perlu dinilai berhati-hati dan tidak menggantikan nasihat kesihatan.
Kandungan:
• Daunnya tinggi protein berbanding banyak sayuran daun lain.

security Langkah Keselamatan

• Jangan makan mentah dalam jumlah banyak atau mengambil jus pekat.
• Kes kerosakan paru-paru pernah dikaitkan dengan pengambilan jus *Sauropus androgynus* mentah secara berlebihan.
• Masak daun sebelum makan.
• Elakkan penggunaan pekat untuk kanak-kanak, wanita hamil dan pesakit kronik tanpa nasihat profesional.

info Fakta Menarik

• Daunnya tinggi protein berbanding banyak sayuran daun lain.
• Keselamatan bergantung kepada cara dan jumlah pengambilan.
• Keratan batang sangat mudah berakar.

Description

Cekur Manis is a sweet-leaved shrub vegetable in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is also known as katuk and is native to Southeast Asia.

The plant is a small shrub with dark green, soft, slightly sweet leaves. If not pruned, it can reach about 1 to 2 meters tall and branch heavily.

Young leaves are the main part used as a vegetable. The plant is easily propagated by cuttings and suits kitchen gardens.

Planting & Propagation

Light: Partial shade to full sun.
• Water: Water regularly to keep soil moist.
• Soil: Use fertile, moist, organic-rich soil.
• Propagation: Very easy through stem cuttings.
• Pruning: Prune often to produce young shoots.

Growing Conditions

Cekur Manis suits kitchen gardens, home yards and vegetable beds with partial shade to full sun. It needs fertile, moist, organic-rich soil. Regular pruning encourages young shoots for cooking.

Usage & Benefits

Food Uses:
• Young leaves are cooked as vegetables, soups or stir-fries.
Traditional Medicine:
• Traditionally associated with postpartum recovery and breast milk production.
• These claims need caution and should not replace health advice.
Constituents:
• Leaves are high in protein compared with many leafy vegetables.

security Safety Warnings

• Do not eat large amounts raw or consume concentrated juice.
• Lung injury cases have been associated with excessive raw *Sauropus androgynus* juice intake.
• Cook leaves before eating.
• Avoid concentrated use for children, pregnant women and chronic disease patients without professional advice.

info Fun Facts

• The leaves are high in protein compared with many leafy vegetables.
• Safety depends on preparation method and intake amount.
• Stem cuttings root very easily.

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