In July 2021, it has been identified as one of the traditional food recipes from the AYUSH system of medicine by the Union Ministry of AYUSH. According to the Ministry of AYUSH, iron-rich colocasia leaves help to improve hemoglobin levels.
In July 2021, the Union Ministry of AYUSH recognized colocasia leaves as a traditional food recipe within the AYUSH system. The ministry highlighted that these leaves are rich in iron and can improve hemoglobin levels.