See 10 Health Benefits Of Pumpkin Leaves (Ugu)

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Popularly known as "Ugwu" in Nigeria, the pumpkin leaves contain a good amount of vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron while still staying very low in front of calories. Apart from the benefits of vitamin A that provides you with the benefits, there are many benefits to your skin. Vitamin C helps treat wounds, build scars and maintain bone, skin and tooth health. However, since the body can not only produce this vitamin or even store it, you should have enough vitamin C in your diet.

When it comes to calcium, your mother probably told you that you need a good dose of calcium for your bones and teeth as a child. However, if you are a woman, it is important to consume enough calcium to prevent osteoporosis and maintain strong bones. Studies have also shown that calcium can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular failure.

Iron helps our muscles to store and use oxygen and help transport oxygen from the lungs to other parts of our body as part of hemoglobin. If you have heard the term "anemia", this can be caused by a lack of iron. Women and children, in particular, need a good amount of iron continuously, and these leaves help in providing this nutrient naturally.

According to TOSIN AWOYINKA, here are top 10 health benefits of consuming Pumpkin leaves. 

1. Prevention of convulsion: The young leaves sliced and mixed with coconut water and salt are stored in a bottle and used for the treatment of convulsion in ethno medicine. 

2. Lowers cholesterol: leaves has hypolipidemic effect and may be a useful therapy in hypercholesterolemia. 

3. Boost fertility: A particular study showed that pumpkin has the potential to regenerate testicular damage and also increase spermatogenesis. 

4. It has a liver protecting effects. 

5. It has antibacterial effects 

6. The leaves are rich in iron and play a key role in the cure of anaemia, (my mother used to mix the leaf extract with milk) 

7. They are also noted for lactating properties and are in high demand for nursing mothers. 

8. It has an hypoglycaemic (sugar reducing) effect. It is good for diabetics 

9. Increases Blood Volume and Boost Immune System 

10. The high protein content in leaves of plants such as pumpkin could have supplementary effect for the daily protein requirement of the body.

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