- It contains iron and folates which helps in the treatment of Anaemia.
- It contains alot of antioxidants that slows aging process in our cells and prevents cancers in the breast and prostate.
- It contains alot of fibre and acts as a laxatives.
- It regulates blood sugar and insulin levels.Hence good for Diabetics.
- It contains alot of potassium and magnesium which controls the cholesterol levels.Hence regultes the heart rate and blood pressure.
- It aids in the proper functioning of the kidney and liver by excreting toxins from the body.
- It has anti inflammatory properties,hence prevents arthritis and osteoporosis.
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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