Chaya
Cnidoscolus aconitifolius
About Chaya
Chaya (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius) is a herb used in the Latin American Curanderismo tradition to help with Diabetes, Anemia, Bone Health, and Inflammation. The aerial parts and leaves are the parts traditionally used, taken internally.
Botanical background
Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, commonly known as chaya or tree spinach, is a large, fast-growing leafy perennial shrub that is believed to have originated in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico. The specific epithet, aconitifolius, means "Aconitum-like leaves". It has succulent stems which exude a milky sap when cut. It can grow to be 6 meters tall, but is usually pruned to about 2 m for easier leaf harvest. It is a popular leaf vegetable in Mexican and Central...
Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist