Health benefits of Ofor seeds.

Ofor Seeds.

Ofor, as the seeds of this plant is indigenously called is a winning soup thickner known for its gelatinous nature and stickiness.

Asides the delicious taste it gives to the many delicacies it is used to prepare, such as; 

Onugbu soup

Native soup(nsala)

Oha soup

Eguisi, etc.

Ofor has several health benefits.;

*Lowers Blood Glucose

 If you are diabetic, you might want to include an ofor oriented meal to your diet.

*Aids Healing of Wounds

Due to the presence of ascorbic acid in the seeds of ofor which is essential for the healing of wounds, if you are injured or perhaps have a case of scurvy, ofor oriented delicacies are a better food choice.

*Contains Essential Elements

Ofor seeds contain carbohydrates, protein, crude fibre, as well as essential elements such as Magnesium, Sodium, Phosphorus and Calcium.

The remainder of the plant is also as important.

-The leaves are used for the treatment of stomach disorders, fever, urinary infection and gonorrhea.

 

Keep eating healthy, stay safe.