Uses of Katurai
From Indonesia, katurai tree spread to other places in the Tropics. The different parts of the tree have different uses. For example, the leaves contain 26.5% crude protein, 5% nitrogen and oleanolic acid, and 60% starch.
Uses of Katurai
Uses of Katurai
From Indonesia, katurai tree spread to other places in the Tropics. The different parts of the tree have different uses. For example, the leaves contain 26.5% crude protein, 5% nitrogen and oleanolic acid, and 60% starch.
As Food
In Sri Lanka, katurai tops are chopped, mixed with onions and cooked in coconut milk. Here in the Philippines, the flowers are made into salad, soup and the young leaves as vegetable.
In Java, the young leaves and fruits are given to lactating mothers.
Uses of Legumes
Uses of Legumes
Legumes contain 20 to 40% protein which is three times more than cereal grains. They are
also good source of raw materials for various food substitutes. Roots of legumes contain
nitrogen-fixing bacteria which serves as fertilizer in the soil planted with these plants.
Rice Straw Ash as Good Substitute for Soap
Rice Straw Ash as Good Substitute for Soap
Barrio folks in Northern Luzon, particularly residents of Kapangan, Benguet use rice straw ash
as substitute for soap for working clothes and dishes.
Procedure:
1. Burn rice staw and collect the ashes.
2. Soak ash in water.
3. The dye produced in the collection is the one used for working clothes. Soak dirty clothes here as you do with ordinary soap.
4. Rinse as usual after washing.
Other Uses of Rice Straw Ash
Rice straw ash is also a good remedy for dandruff. Mix the ash with water and use it as shampoo.
Source:
Greenfields
Dec. 1980