Thy food thy medicine- fluted pumpkin leaf is a tropical vine grown in West Africa as a leaf vegetable and for its edible seeds. Common names for the plant include Fluted gourd, Fluted pumpkin, and Ugu. Telfairia occidentalis is a member of the curcurbitaceae family and is indigenous to southern Nigera The fluted gourd grows in many nations of West Africa but is mainly cultivated in Nigeria, used primarily in soups and herbal medicines. Although the fruit is inedible, the seeds produced by the gourd are high protein and fat, and can therefore contribute to a well-balanced diet. The plant is a drought-tolerant, dioecious perennial that is usually grown trellised. Below are the Health benefits of Fluted Pumpkin (Ugwu) 1) Rich Source of Dietry Fibre: fluted pumpkin is very rich in dietry fibre, it contains vitamin A, for clearevisions and also protect andkeep our skin fresh, vitamin C, that helps to heal wounds and scar, it also contains some minerals like calcium for strong teeth and bones, Iron for the muscles. Increases Blood Volumeand Boost Immune System: Ugwu helps in boosting the immune system and also increases blood volume. It is always pescribeby doctors for pregnant women, patients that have loss much blood because it will raise the blood level justin a matter of days. Its Treat Sudden Attackof Convulsion, Malaria and Anaemia: According to Nigerian daily paper Tribune when this plant is prepared herbally it is use to treat sudden attackof convulsion, malaria and anaemia. In addition it also plays a vital and protective role in Cardiovascular diseases. The beauty of this is that it is quite cheap and affordable
Posted on: Sat, 24 Jan 2015 09:08:00 +0000
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