HEALTH IMPORTANCE OF BITTER LEAF (EWURO)

Bitterleaf

Bitter leaf as the name implies is a bitter leafy green vegetable known in Nigeria as onugbu by the Igbos, ewuro by the Yorubas and chusa-doki shawaka by the Hausas. Has a botanical name called Vernonia amygdalina and sometimes referred to as Ironweed.It is a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 and B2, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. It also contains antibiotic and antifungal properties which helps cure skin ailments and diseases.

Therefore below are ailment in which we can combat bitter leaf with.

1. Stomach ace: Chew the tender system of the plant like a chewing stick and swallow the bitterness. This is a well-known remedy for stomach-aches. In some cases the ache stops within a few minutes. An alternative is to pound the flesh leaves in a mortal and press out the juice. Add a pinch of salt to the three tablespoons of the undiluted juice and drink. This brings immediate relief.

2. Skin infection: Skin infection such as ring worm, itching, rashes and eczema, the pure, undiluted extract of bitter leaf is excellent. Simply apply it to the affected part daily until you notice any changes.
3. Diabetes: From time immemorial, herbalist have been using the bitter leaf plant for the treatment of diabetes. Bitter leaf not only reduces the sugar content of the body drastically; it also helps to repair the pancreas. squeeze ten handfuls of fresh leaves in ten liters of water and take two glass cup thrice  daily for one month, equivalent to six glasses daily
4. Loss of memory: This can be a symptoms of diabetics or  sickness on its own. Bitter leaf is good to combat this ailment whatever it nature may be. Take one glass thrice daily for at least two months.
5. Prostrate cancer: this is common among men who are over forty years of age. One of its symptoms is difficulty and urination. Bitter leaf is a  good antidote for this ailment hence, increases the flow of urine and reduces the pain also, it regulates the spread of the cell. Simply squeeze the fresh leaves in water and take a glassful four times daily, mind you, you'll begin to urinate frequently. It's part of healing and cleansing process your  body will go through.
6. General weakness: Symptoms are feeling weak and tired, lack of vitality and vigor. Get a bitter leaf, squeeze it in water and take a glass thrice daily. Bet it you'll recover ASAP.
7. Stroke: Bitter leaf solution is advisable because it calms the nerves, strengthen the muscles and cleanse the system.
8. Pneumonia: same as in General weakness and warm the solution on fire before drinking (DO NOT BOIL! JUST WARM)
9. Insomnia: Kindly take two glasses of bitter leaf solution every night. You will experience great calm and well being.

shaft

Note: The shaft can be cooked as vegetable soup.