BOOMI SAKKARAI KILANGU

Boomi Sakkarai Kilangu (Dioscorea alata), commonly called the Purple Yam or Greater Yam, is a climbing tuberous plant widely cultivated across India. Its fleshy roots are naturally sweet and have been referenced in classical Siddha and Ayurvedic texts for centuries. Traditionally, this yam has been appreciated not only for its taste but also as part of the herbal and culinary heritage of India. The cultivation and use of Boomi Sakkarai Kilangu reflect the deep knowledge of native tuberous plants and their role in regional dietary and medicinal traditions.