Logo

    Phone: +234 903 049 0833

    0
    0 Item(s) View Cart
      No products found
    Total ₦ 0.00
    add item
    All Categories
    Follow Us:

    Bitter Leaf

    Product main image
    prouct images prouct images

    Bitter Leaf

    Vendor: Soareasy

    ₦ 2,000.00

    Buy freshly washed bitter leaf for your delicious homemade bitter leaf soup from Soareasy. Bitter leaf contains Vitamin C which is a great antioxidant mineral that plays a vital role in the body, including the maintenance of bones and teeth.


    30


      Loading ...


      Loading ...

    Product Description

    Bitterleaf, scientifically known as Vernonia amygdalina, is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa, known for its bitter taste and used in traditional medicine and as a staple vegetable in many African cuisines. 
     
    Here's a more detailed look at bitterleaf:
    • Botanical Name: Vernonia amygdalina. 
       
    • Native Region: Tropical Africa. 
       
    • Appearance: A single-stemmed shrub or tree, reaching up to 10 meters tall, with pale grey bark, brittle branches, and ovate leaves that are dark green above and soft pale hairs below. 
       
    Flowers: White-green, sweet-scented, and grow in dense heads. 
     
    Uses:
    Culinary: The leaves are a staple vegetable in soups and stews in many African countries. 
     
    Medicinal: Traditionally used for various ailments, including malaria, fever, gastrointestinal problems, and more. 
     
    Other: The sticks and twigs can be used as chewing sticks for dental hygiene, and the stems are used for soap. 
     
    Cultivation: Bitterleaf thrives in tropical and subtropical climates and requires warm temperatures. 
     
    Other Names: Bitterleaf is also known as "Ewuro" or "Onugbu-Bololo leaf". 
     
    Benefits:
    Antimicrobial: Bitterleaf has antimicrobial properties that can help prevent infections. 
     
    Antioxidant: It contains antioxidants that can help protect the body from damage. 
     
    Anti-inflammatory: Bitterleaf has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation. 
     
    Other Potential Benefits: Some research suggests that bitterleaf may also help with wound healing, sore throats, fungal infections, boosting fertility, addressing stomach ulcers, lowering cholesterol, promoting healthy eyes, and more. 

    No stars yet

    Latest Reviews

    No Comment yet