- Good for pregnancy;it contains alot of folics and aids in the development of the baby's nervous system and protect the newborn from neurological disorders.
- It improves good eye sight due to the presence of Vitamin A.
- It prevents the rise of blood sugar,hence good for diabetics.
- It contains alot of potassium which lowers high blood pressure and makes the heart functions effectively.
- It lowers the risks of cancers especially prostate and breast cancers due to the high lycopene contents.
- It serves as a laxative due to its high level of dietary fibres and prevents constipation.
- The leaves have an antibody action and a powerful antibacterial ability which fights infections and kill germs.
- The high content of Vitamin C serves as a good remedy for cold and coughs.
Hwentia has a wide range of biological and anti microbial activities. It is used for the treatment of cough, convulsions, inflammations, high blood pressure, asthma, cancer, rheumatism, dysentery, constipation, epilepsy, dermatosis, headache etc and these are attributed to the wide variety of secondary metabolites in its plant. It gives a good flavoring to soup, stews and even porridges. It can be crushed, grounded or used in whole and removed from foods after cooking and about to be served.
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