Longevity Spinach (Gynura procumbens)

Gynura procumbens, commonly known as longevity spinach or sambung nyawa, is a creeping tropical herb in the Asteraceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it is widely cultivated for its succulent leaves, which are consumed fresh, in juices, or as a cooked vegetable. Traditionally, various parts of the plant—including leaves and stems—have been used in folk medicine for their antihypertensive, antidiabetic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. With its culinary, medicinal, and health-promoting significance, Gynura procumbens remains an important species in tropical home gardens and herbal traditions.