Health benefits of Fluted Pumpkin (Ugu)
Fluted pumpkin is a popular vegetable in West Africa, especially Nigeria. It’s used to prepare soups like; Egusi, Okra, ogbono, vegetable, and native soup. Ugu leaves are also used to make tomato stews, sauces. Pumpkin leaves are rich in nutrients like iron, which helps with blood circulation and reduces menstrual cramps. Fluted pumpkin (Telefairia occidentalis)…