Benefits of jute leaves

Ingredients

-200 grams of jute mallow leaves

-20 grams of dawadawa

-100 grams of fresh tomato

-10 grams of fresh hot pepper

-50 grams onion

-45 fish powder

-9 grams of bouillon tablet

-3 tablespoonful of salt­petre

-Salt to taste

Preparation

• Wash jute mallow with salt added to water (brine)

• Chop/pound jute mallow

• Grind hot pepper (dry or fresh) and tomatoes

• Chop onion into pieces

• Pound dawadawa

• Pound dry fish

Jute leaves is a species of vegetables that is grown mainly for food. Ewedu, also known as jute in English, is packed with nutrients and has immense health benefits for the body.

The name ‘ewedu’ originates from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria where the vegetable features as a common ingredient for soups. The Hausa people call it rama. Ewedu leaves are used to prepare ewedu soup (ayoyo soup).

1. Acne prevention and treat­ment

Eating jute leaves can help to prevent the appearance of acne on the skin and could also help in treating it. Acne is caused by the over-secretion of sebum from the sebaceous glands. Jute leaves have properties, like vitamin A, that can help to control the secre­tion of sebum, reducing the appear­ance of acne.

2. Strengthening bones and teeth

Jute leaves contain a healthy amount of calcium that would help to strength­en your bones and teeth. Besides calcium, there is also phosphorus, which maintains bone density and prevents the risk of osteoporo­sis, especially in younger children.

3. Aids digestion

Eating jute leaves also aids digestion and bowel movement and reduces the chances of constipa­tion. This is due to the fibre content in jute leaves. Fibre makes it easier to digest food and pass waste out of the body.

4. Maintains skin

Jute leaves also play role in maintaining fine and radiant skin. While it helps to clear acne, it also contains other vitamins that facilitate the production of collagen in the body. It also has fatty acids, which keep the skin moisturised, preventing cracks and wrinkles. It is rich in vitamin C which is very good for the skin.

5. Improves hair health

Your hair also has a lot to gain when you take jute leaves. This is because it contains Omega 3, which is known to boost hair growth and help keep the hair healthy and strong. The anti-inflammatory proper­ties in the plant also help to keep dandruff away from the hair by preventing scalp exfolia­tion.

Source: tribuneonlineng.com