International Journal of Research Available at http://internationaljournalofresearch.org/ p-ISSN: 2348-6848 e-ISSN: 2348-795X Volume 02 Issue 02 February 2015 Available online: http://internationaljournalofresearch.org/ Page | 658 Molokhia- The Wealth for a Better Health Dayal Bhawana* and Singh Neetu** Department of human development and family studies School for home sciences Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (central university) Vidya Vihar, Raibareli road Lucknow-226025, Uttar Pradesh India Email: bhawana3326@gmail.com Molokhia also spelled as mloukhiya, molokhia, molohiya, mulukhiyya, malukhiya is the leaves of corchorus species commonly utilized in Egyptian and Middle Eastern cuisine. The Arabic name of the dish, molokhia, is a derivative of the word mulukiya – which literally means ‘kingly’, or “of the kings. It looks as green and leafy as spinach and as sticky as a ladyfinger. Inspite, of the various health benefits of molokhia it is not much known infact its scientific implementation is not known to the local people. The reason can be its historical usage or the bitter taste that it isn’t common around the world but its thickness and consistency is quite similar to other cruciferous vegetables. It is a plant with various name and undoubtedly innumerable health benefits. Molokhia is used in a variety of different ways, such as salads, soups, curries, garnishes, spices, or flavoring agents. However, its versatility isn’t the only reason for its adaption in the diet but because There are more than 30 vitamins, minerals, and trace minerals in molokhia, as well as certain organic compounds that significantly contribute to human health. NUTRITIONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS FROM MOLOKHIA This easy to grow plant has been a 100 g of molokhia contains: Carotene 10,000 µg Calcium 500mg Potassium 650mg Iron 3.8mg Vitamin B1 0.24mg Vitamin B2 0.76mg