Utazi Leaves

Utazi /Otazi leaves (Gongronema latifolium):This leaf is  heart shaped with a somewhat bitter taste (not as bitter as bitter leaf) and is usually eaten raw. It is mostly used as a garnish for food like African salad (Abacha&Ugba), Isiewu and Nkwobi, but also used for soups like Nsala, Utazi soup and a special fish and unripe plantain recipe for diabetic patients. Utazi leaves are of a tropical plant and are used as a remedy for many years. Health benefits of utazi leaves are widely known in traditional medicine and used to treat various symptoms and diseases. The plant belongs to the family of Asclepiadaceae and mainly grows in tropical forests in the west of Africa, including Nigeria.  They fight diabetes, cancer, liver diseases, lowers cholesterol, boost digestion, supports weight-loss. They are also used to boost fertility in both men and women, and cleanses the womb after pregnancy/child-birth (postpartum). Other benefits of Gongronema latifolium (Utazi) include: 1.The utazi ro