WHY KANGKONG CAN KILL YOU ANY MOMENT

This plant is known in English as, river spinach, water spinach, water morning glory, water convolvulus, or sometimes even Chinese spinach. It is actually plant which grow aggressively and multiply very quickly without control and display adverse effects through contact or ingestion.

THE WATER SPINACH IS LOVED BY FILIPINOS FOR BEING A VEGETABLE FILLED WITH NUTRIENTS AND VITAMINS

However, a recent study shows that Kangkong or water spinach belongs to a noxious weed.

These group of weeds are harmful and has been designated by an agricultural authority as one that is injurious to agricultural or crops, natural habitats or ecosystems, or humans or livestock.

The most dangerous consequence of kangkong can be developing Fasciolopsiasis, if you don’t know how to cook it right and consume it properly. This condition is caused by the Fasciolopsis buski, which is a large parasitic intestinal fluke.

When consumed raw, it goes into your stomach and its cysts release the fluke. The cysts sticks to the walls of your intestine. This can lead to a serious disease, which can cause sharp abdominal pain, reactions and indigestion.

It’s a total gross-out and untreated cases can be fatal, so it’s recommended to fry or boil it properly before serving.

Source: http://www.forhealthylifestyle.com