Amazing Health Benefits of Telfairia Occidentalis
FLUTED PUMPKIN LEAF(NKONG UBONG)
BOTANICAL NAME: Telfairia occidentalis
Fluted pumpkin leaves are greenish leafy vegetables widely cultivated in West African countries, including Ghana, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, and of course, Nigeria. They are scientifically known as Telfairia Occidentalis,
The plant is a tropical vine grown in West Africa as a leafy vegetable and its edible seeds, it also belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family.
Each tribe in Nigeria has a different name for Fluted pumpkin leaves – The Yorubas call it ‘Sokoyokoto,’ In Igbo it is called ‘Ugu’, in Hausa, it is called ‘Kabewa’ and in Efik ‘Ikong-Ubong’. It is used to prepare many delicacies.
In this article, you will learn about the nutritional value and health benefits of fluted pumpkin leaves.
Top 10 Health Benefits Of Fluted Pumpkin Leaves
1. Combats Cancer
2. Prevents Cardiovascular Diseases
3. Increases Breast Milk Production
4. Controls Diabetes
5. Lowers Stress Levels
6. Treats Malaria
7. Boosts Fertility
8. Boosts blood production
9. Aids in Weight Loss
10. Good for Healthy Bones
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