Telfaria Occidentalis a leaf populary known as Fluted Pumpkin or Ugwu is an African tropical vine planted in Nigeria, normally the easter part of the country.
The plant is a dry spell-tolerant , dioecious enduringthat is generally developed trellised .
The junior shoots and leaves of the mother plant are the Essential Ingrident ofthe popular Nigerian soup , Edikang Ikong
Ugwu leaf can be taken whencooked as a soup, but it is best taken and highly nutritous when it is in a liquid form, all have to do is to juice it.
However the dark red seed that is up to 5cm long is rich in protein and fat. It might beeaten raw or cooked, it can also be grounded into powder for a different sort of soup or eaten as portherb .
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.
It's 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.

Source: http://nairahealth..com/2013/03/health-benefits-of-ugwu-vegetablefluted.html

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