Description
Yoruba Name
Ewuro (African Bitter Leaf)
Botanical Name
Vernonia amygdalina
Description
Ewe Ewuro refers to African Bitter Leaf (Vernonia amygdalina), one of the most important and widely used medicinal plants in Nigeria and across sub-Saharan Africa. ‘Ewuro’ is the Yoruba name for this plant, universally known for its characteristically bitter taste. It is packaged as 100% natural, premium quality, traditional, chemical-free leaves at 4oz (113g) in a resealable kraft pouch. The leaves are large, dark green with prominent veins, and slightly wrinkled — matching Vernonia amygdalina perfectly. This leaf is both a food ingredient (used in Nigerian bitter leaf soup) and a powerful medicinal herb.
Uses & Benefits
- Most widely used Nigerian herb for managing and controlling diabetes
- Has significant anti-malarial properties — used traditionally to treat malaria
- Supports liver health, detoxification, and treatment of liver disorders
- Lowers bad cholesterol and supports cardiovascular health
- Used to treat fever, typhoid, stomach pain, and gastrointestinal conditions
- Has anti-cancer and antioxidant properties supported by research studies
- Used as a fertility booster and to regulate menstrual cycles in women
- Consumed as bitter leaf juice for weight loss and metabolic health
