50 health benefits of ugu leaf (pumpkin leaf) you should know
Pumpkin leaf known in the Nigerian igbo language as ugu leaf is a staple vegetable eaten by all tribes in Nigeria and Africa at large. The good thing about this leaf is that it is cheap, available and could be locally grown in any soil.
There are many benefits of ugu leaf that are worth mentioning…they are:
50 health benefits of ugu leaf
1. Rich in anti-oxidants
2. Ugu leaf is rich in folic acid. A vitamin good for the production of red blood cells and for brain and spinal cord development
3. Ugu is a suitable vegetables for Pregnant Women
4. Children can eat ugu leaf soups or drink its juice
5. Ugu leaf is rich in fibre
6. Ugu relieves constipation
7. Ugu leaf juice is a natural blood tonic
8. Pumpkin Leaves are rich in iron
9. Ugu leaf juice treats insomnia
10. Boost fertility..
11. Ugu leaf boosts libido
12. Ugu leaf boost sperm count
13. Boost sperm motility
14. For brain health.
15. Ugu leaves improve eye sight
16. Regulates female hormones
17. Ugu leaf juice mixed with milk treats erectile dysfunction
18. Ugu leaf is good for the skin
19. Treats skin diseases
20. Restores ceased menstruation
21. Ugu leaves is used to treat anemia
22. Treats anemia in pregnancy
23. Ugu leaves promotes the development of strong bones and teeth
24. Ugu is rich in calcium
25. Ugu leaves is rich in iron
26. Restores vaginal pH since it is alkaline
27. Ugu leaves are medicinal
28. Desire smooth and flawless skin? Drink ugu leaf juice daily.
29. Ugu leaves promote kidney health
30. Ugu leaves promote live health..
31. Ugu leaves promote kidney health
32. It promote thyroid function
33. Ugu leave juice promote the healing of stomach ulcer
34. Ugu leave juice is rich in vitamins and minerals
35. Ugu leave juice promote wound health
36. Ugu leave contains iron that stimulate the bone marrow for production of red blood cells.
37. Ugu leaves are of economic benefits also
38. Ugu leaves boost brain health and memory
39. Ugu leaves are one of the few vegetables that boost immunith against deadly diseases
40. Prevent pimples.
41. Ugu leaves juice is used as natural blood tonic or blood booster especially for persons with sickle cell anemia
42. Ugu leaves prevent cancer
43. Ugu leaves promotes hair growth
44. The leaves nourishes the skin
45. The zinc and selenium in Ugu leaves aid spermatogenesis
46. Pumpkin Leaves juice can be used to start your day in the morning
47. Ugu leaves soup is a perfect delicacy for patients that are recovery from gut surgeries because it contain bulk and fibre
48. Ugu leaves should be part of the meal plan for persons with ulcer , hemorrhoids or chronic constipation.
49. Ugu leaves calms an elevated blood pressure
50. Patients with diabetes can drink ugu leaf juice to control their blood pressure….
