HEALTH & MIGHT MIRROR

Some Leafy Vegetables and Herbs Found in Nigeria and Their Uses 1.  English Name : Fluted Pumpkin Leaves      Local Name : Ugu (Igbo)      Botanical Name :  Telfairia Occidentalis Ugu is a leafy vegetable which is used in Nigeria for both culinary and medicinal purposes. It is rich in minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron and folic acid which makes it highly nutritious. It is also a good source Of vitamins A, C, K and lots of minerals. Researchers also found out that eating meals rich in fluted pumpkin leaves and seeds helps prevent cancer, improves blood count, beats diabetes, reduces blood glucose & cholesterol levels. It is used for soups like efo riro.  2.  English Name : Jute leaves, saluyot leaves      Local Name : Ewedu (Yoruba), Ayoyo                   (Hausa/Fulbe)       Botanical Name :  Corchorus In the western...

16 Health Benefits of Oha Leaves   Grace Enemali     2 years ago Ora leaf botanically known as Pterocarpus mildraedil is a common vegetable consumed mainly by the Igbos of Eastern Nigeria.  It is used in preparing soups and other foods requiring vegetables.  Many are fond of this vegetable because of its taste when used in soups, the uses of oha goes beyond taste.  My interest is in  its numerous health benefits.  Oha leaves are known to contain hydrogen cyanide and oxalate but in low levels which are not harmful to humans.  Oha leaves contain minerals like, magnesium, calcium, potassium,copper, iron, zinc and manganese. It is a source of vitamins A, B, and C source of amino acids like lysine, glutamic acid cysteine while still maintaining its low sodium status.   Here are 16  Health benefits of Oha leaves 1.  Diarrhea Management:   Oha  leaves is a source of the mineral zinc, which is important for...