Water leaf(Talinum triangulare) is one of those underrated and undervalued plants in Nigeria. Some even regard waterleaf as a nuisance, a stubborn weed that grows all year though it flourish more during the rainy season.
Healing properties of water leaf.
*It heals wound faster due to its high zinc and vitamin C properties.
* it lowers high blood pressure due to high potassium content.
* It heals ulcer due to it’s high zinc, vitamin C and Omega-3 fatty content.
*It prevents constipation because of its high dietary fibre and water content.
* It treat liver disorder, help lower elevated liver enzymes and prevent Cirrhosis and liver cancer.
* It treat erectal dysfunction in men due to its high potassium, zinc and Omega-3 fatty acids contents.
*It prevent thrombosis (Blood cot) which allows free blood flow and proper circulation of the body.
* It treat and prevent diabetes because it’s a non starchy vegetable that can’t raise your Blood sugar level and also high in Magnesium which is critically used in the production of Insulin.
*It prevents premature aging due to its high Antioxidants properties such as Tannins, Saponins and Polyphenols. All these helps to free radicals from the body.
