MADRE DE AGUA

What is Madre de Agua?

Scientific Name:  Trichantera Gigantea

Madre de Agua is a forage that can grow up to five (5) meters high.  It produces aerial roots hanging on the branches when the plant is already mature.  Madre de Agua is a native shrub in northern, central and southern parts of America while It can grow well in tropical countries like Cambodia, Philippines and Vietnam. 

Madre de Agua Cuttings

The plant has many uses to both human and livestock.  Although not many knew, the leaves are used to enhance milk production during lactating periods of nursing human mothers.  Many livestock owners use Madre de Agua as feed alternative.  Leaves can be given to animals either fresh or dried – chopped, powdered or whole leaves depending on the type of animal being fed.  For pigs, cows, carabaos, and goats, it is recommended that they be fed with whole fresh leaves.  For chickens and ducks, chopped or crushed leaves are recommended

Studies show that the crude protein of Madre de Agua averages from 22%-25%, it is indeed high enough to even make it as an additive to enhance nutritive values of commercial feeds.  Feeding livestock with crushed or powdered leaves in addition to commercial feeds enable livestock to produce higher quantity and quality meat, eggs, or offspring. You may visit this link to know about detailed instructions on how to sprout roots of Madre de Agua.Rooting Instructions Here

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