UTAZI LEAF (Gongronema latifolium) The Hidden Herbal Power You’ve Been Ignoring!
Bittersweet but powerful — this plant is a natural blood cleanser, fertility booster, and liver healer all in one!
Known across Nigeria as:
Utazi (Igbo)
Arokeke (Yoruba)
Utasi (Efik/Ibibio)
Though often used as food garnish, this leaf is loaded with medicinal power that can transform your health.
Check out why you should be drinking or chewing Utazi regularly:
BLOOD & DETOX
Natural Blood Cleanser – Flushes toxins from the body
Improves Blood Circulation – Prevents fatigue & dizziness
Treats Anaemia – Stimulates red blood cell production
How to use:
Squeeze fresh leaves into warm water, drink half glass morning & night
Or chew 3–5 leaves raw after meals
LIVER, KIDNEY & HEART
Liver Protection – Heals and supports liver health
Kidney Detox – Helps flush waste and excess salt
Controls Cholesterol – Lowers LDL, supports heart function
How to use:
Boil leaves and drink daily for 5–7 days every month
Combine with scent leaf for extra cleansing power
FERTILITY & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Increases Fertility – Boosts ovulation in women & sperm count in men
Postpartum Recovery – Helps new mothers heal and release retained placenta
Menstrual Relief – Regulates periods and reduces cramps
SICKNESS, INFECTION & IMMUNITY
Treats Malaria & Fever – Boil with lemon grass & lime peel
Cold & Cough – Acts as a natural expectorant
Strengthens Immunity – Prevents frequent sickness
OTHER USES
Reduces High Blood Sugar – Helps manage diabetes
Appetite Booster – Great for recovery after illness
Body Weakness – Restores strength and energy
Nature gave us Utazi to keep our bodies in balance.
Whether you chew it raw, boil it, or blend it, this plant is a trusted medicine from our ancestors
Start using it and feel the difference naturally
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