It contains Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B2.
Made popular by it’s bitter taste, it is used for preparing the well-known Bitter leaf soup.
This vegetable is extremely good for the body, health benefits include:
1 Increased metabolism- This is particularly good for anyone who wants to lose weight.
2 Relieves fever and feverish conditions- Just drink the juice gotten from squeezing the leaves three times daily.
3 Reduces the blood-sugar level- Making it very good for diabetic patients.
4 Cures skin rashes, eczema, ring worms- Due to its antibiotic and antifungal properties, it can cure skin ailments.
5 Cures pile.
6 Detoxifies the body.
7 Increases breast milk production in nursing mothers.
8 Cures mild stomach ailments.
9 Acts as a worm expeller.