Pumpkin leaves, otherwise referred to as fluted pumpkin leaves because of it hollow stalk, hence the flute in its name. its scientific name is Telfairia occidentalis.

The tropical vine cultivated in West Africa is a vegetable leaf. Local names among the West African leaf are “Ugu” in the Igbo language, “Ikong Obong” in the Efik and Ibibio languages, “Eweroko” in Yoruba, “Ebuvhenhen” amongst the Edos.

It is a common delicacy in the eastern parts of Nigeria as the Yorubas refer its soup as “Efo Igbo” (Igbo’s Vegetable).

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The leaf is commonly used in the preparation of mouth-watering cuisines like Yam and Vegetable stew, Egusi soup, and Ogbono soup amongst others.

It can also be steamed to garnish other dishes like Jollof Rice, Porridge beans and yam, sauces, stews, and could also be used as a salad constituent, base material in the preparation of herbal medications in the form of smoothies.

The Recipe
The fruit pods are very big and can be so massive that it becomes difficult to carry alone. Although this fruit is edible, its seeds are also high in protein and fat and contribute massively to a balanced diet.

It is not rare for some people to consume the seeds due to its high medicinal and nutritional content but some rather not. It is a drought-tolerant, dioecious perennial and is grown trellised due to its a vine-like structure.
One major advantage of the latter is that the fruit pods suppresses the growth of weeds. Seeds are planted directly in the soil, typically in the groups of three to increase output in case of a failed germination.

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The fruits are harvested between October and December. The seeds are subsequently harvested and dried; a portion, consumed and the other stored for the next planting season.

Successful growth is ensured when seeds are planted on well-drained soils. Seed viability and longevity of leaves are ensured that they are stored in sealed, polythene bags at a temperature between 2-4°C as it is a highly perishable crop produce.

Small lesions can induce pod rot and can cause very serious damage to the entire fruit, rendering it unusable. Improper storage of the leaves can also induce rapid loss of nutrients and water content.

PUMPKIN LEAVES MEDICINAL USE
Pumpkin Leaves Medicinal Use
Pumpkin Leaves Medicinal Use
This plant is a haven of health benefits as many consumers with little to no know-how as to how it partakes in a healthy feeding lifestyle. Pumpkin leaves have a healthy amount of vitamin A, vitamin C, Calcium, antioxidants, and antimicrobial agents as well as other major mineral salts and vitamins.

Having health benefits like fighting Cancer, increasing fertility, boosting the immune system, lowering cholesterol levels, combating rise in blood sugar levels, alleviating convulsions, treating cardiovascular diseases, used as blood tonic due to its high proteinous and ferrous content and numerous advantages to the skin.

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The seeds are composed of 27% crude proteins and 53% fat which are considerably high nutritional content for healthy living.

As there are many causes of illnesses and conditions around the globe today, Cancer has become a mainstream issue, vehemently fought against by many individuals and health organizations worldwide with very exorbitant fees for treatments and drugs.

However, the presence of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents in pumpkin leaves help fight this illness.

It also contains chemicals that possess chemo- suppressive properties which makes it a very viable treatment for cancer. It also has content that helps in the treatment of convulsions, a subsidiary of epilepsy which can be a very terrible disorder, a bottle containing young leaves of this plant drenched in coconut water and salt can be used to counteract this effect.
Source: https://dakingsman.com/pumpkin-leaves-medicinal-use-and-recipe/

Oga... That's not Ugwu

mrachikha:
Pumpkin leaves, otherwise referred to as fluted pumpkin leaves because of it hollow stalk, hence the flute in its name. its scientific name is Telfairia occidentalis.

The tropical vine cultivated in West Africa is a vegetable leaf. Local names among the West African leaf are “Ugu” in the Igbo language, “Ikong Obong” in the Efik and Ibibio languages, “Eweroko” in Yoruba, “Ebuvhenhen” amongst the Edos.

It is a common delicacy in the eastern parts of Nigeria as the Yorubas refer its soup as “Efo Igbo” (Igbo’s Vegetable).

Read Also: Ebun Oloyede Biography and regrets

The leaf is commonly used in the preparation of mouth-watering cuisines like Yam and Vegetable stew, Egusi soup, and Ogbono soup amongst others.

It can also be steamed to garnish other dishes like Jollof Rice, Porridge beans and yam, sauces, stews, and could also be used as a salad constituent, base material in the preparation of herbal medications in the form of smoothies.

The Recipe
The fruit pods are very big and can be so massive that it becomes difficult to carry alone. Although this fruit is edible, its seeds are also high in protein and fat and contribute massively to a balanced diet.

It is not rare for some people to consume the seeds due to its high medicinal and nutritional content but some rather not. It is a drought-tolerant, dioecious perennial and is grown trellised due to its a vine-like structure.
One major advantage of the latter is that the fruit pods suppresses the growth of weeds. Seeds are planted directly in the soil, typically in the groups of three to increase output in case of a failed germination.

Read Also: Sarah Baartman Story | Everything We Know

The fruits are harvested between October and December. The seeds are subsequently harvested and dried; a portion, consumed and the other stored for the next planting season.

Successful growth is ensured when seeds are planted on well-drained soils. Seed viability and longevity of leaves are ensured that they are stored in sealed, polythene bags at a temperature between 2-4°C as it is a highly perishable crop produce.

Small lesions can induce pod rot and can cause very serious damage to the entire fruit, rendering it unusable. Improper storage of the leaves can also induce rapid loss of nutrients and water content.

PUMPKIN LEAVES MEDICINAL USE
Pumpkin Leaves Medicinal Use
Pumpkin Leaves Medicinal Use
This plant is a haven of health benefits as many consumers with little to no know-how as to how it partakes in a healthy feeding lifestyle. Pumpkin leaves have a healthy amount of vitamin A, vitamin C, Calcium, antioxidants, and antimicrobial agents as well as other major mineral salts and vitamins.

Having health benefits like fighting Cancer, increasing fertility, boosting the immune system, lowering cholesterol levels, combating rise in blood sugar levels, alleviating convulsions, treating cardiovascular diseases, used as blood tonic due to its high proteinous and ferrous content and numerous advantages to the skin.

Read Also: Victor Osimhen Biography | Origin, Everything we know

The seeds are composed of 27% crude proteins and 53% fat which are considerably high nutritional content for healthy living.

As there are many causes of illnesses and conditions around the globe today, Cancer has become a mainstream issue, vehemently fought against by many individuals and health organizations worldwide with very exorbitant fees for treatments and drugs.

However, the presence of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents in pumpkin leaves help fight this illness.

It also contains chemicals that possess chemo- suppressive properties which makes it a very viable treatment for cancer. It also has content that helps in the treatment of convulsions, a subsidiary of epilepsy which can be a very terrible disorder, a bottle containing young leaves of this plant drenched in coconut water and salt can be used to counteract this effect.
Source: https://dakingsman.com/pumpkin-leaves-medicinal-use-and-recipe/

Fluted pumpkin leaves is also called Sokoyokoto in Yoruba language, Kabewa in Hausa, Ikong Obong in Efik and Ibibio, and Ugu in Ibo language.

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Fluted pumpkin leaves is also called Sokoyokoto in Yoruba language, Kabewa in Hausa, Okonobong in Efik and Ibibio, and Ugwu in Ibo language.

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It’s ugu. Ugwu is a misspelling.