Spinach is a mild  laxative. there by it serves to stimulate the appetite also.it stimulates the production of many enzymes in the G I T  and also helps to enrich the blood with many minerals especially iron.various abdominal problems,mild to moderate fever, swelling of the eyes and long standing  constipations are the other indications for the use of spinach. drarvindjain1951.blogspot.com ht 4/2/11