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HEALING POWER OF WATERLEAF

*Waterleaf, (Talinum triangular), is one of those underrated and undervalued plants in Nigeria. Some even regard water leaf as a nuisance, a stubborn w**d that grows all year, though it flourished more during the rainy season.

*In many scientific studies and trails, water leaf showed that it can inhibit proliferation of cancerous cells and shrink tumours. Other studies have been focused on its cerebral-protective potential and it indicates that consumption of water leaf enhances brain activities and protect brain tissues.

*Water leaf is also a good remedy for insomnia (sleeping disorder).

*Water leaf contains more proteins than cashew nuts, more pectin (a food fiber that helps digestion) than apples, and also have high level of vitamin B, essential amino acids, omega3-fatty acids, resins, iron, calcium, copper, lead, manganese and zinc. It is also a rich vitamin C, A, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, alpha and beta tocopherols.

*The pounded water leaf is applied to soothe inflammations. An infusion of the leaves is taken as a diuretic. For prostate enlargement, the roots are boiled. The dosage is half a glass twice daily. Water leaf is good and safe for pregnant women and growing children, as it boosts their blood levels. Eating water leaf regularly as soup helps to regulate hypertension and diabetes.

*While water leaf is very beneficial when it is taken as vegetable, dried herbs and infusion. However , juicing is the way to go if you want the best out of water leaf. What is juicing? Juicing is a process whereby you extract vitamins, minerals and liquids from fruits and vegetables.

*To make water leaf juice, simply chop water leaf, both stem and leaves, into pieces, in the same way as you do if you want to cook it. Then put two or three handfuls in the blender and add one liter of water. Blend in same way as you blend your tomato or fruit. Sieve out the chaff and you will be left with a dark green liquid,