Water Leaf

Water Leaf

Water leaf, botanically known as talinum triangulare is an herbaceous annual and perennial plant with light green edible leaves. It is mostly found in West Africa and western North America. Water leaf is scientifically classified as weed, it is extremely abundant in rainy season, easily propagated by cuttings and by seeds; it is quick growing and has a short life cycle making it a highly perishable vegetable.
Water leaves are used in the preparation of slimy soups and stews to complement most times, a starch main dish. The leaves are also eaten raw in salads and sometimes used in okra soup as coloring agent.
Water leaves are rich sources of vitamins, lipids and protein. Its protein content compares favorably with that of peanut, cowpea, millet and cashew nuts.

Health Benefits

- Research has shown that water leaf consumption has benefitting effect on the neurons in the cerebrum and may enhance cognitive ability

- Improving the habit of taking water leaf can delay the onset of heart diseases and stroke

- Waterleaf exhibit a whole range of biological and pharmacological activities such as anti inflammatory, anti fungal and anti bacterial properties

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