Post by Bishop Ezeh (@bishop_ezeh)
๐ฟ Utazi (Gongronema latifolium) โ The Nigerian herb that fights coughs, asthma & infections!
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Antitussive โ reduces cough & eliminates respiratory pathogens (in vivo study)
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Anti-inflammatory โ 86.75% inhibition at 1000 ยตg/ml
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Immunomodulatory โ increases WBC, eosinophils & monocytes
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Broad-spectrum antimicrobial โ antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, antiviral
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Nutritional powerhouse โ protein comparable to chickpeas; rich in vitamins A, C, E
๐ฒ Also a beloved vegetable in Isiewu, Nkwobi, Abacha & Ofe Nsala!
โ ๏ธ Wide safety margin (LD50 >5000 mg/kg). Chew fresh leaves for cough/asthma relief.
๐ Read the full article:
https://dibanduherbals.com/gongronema-latifolium-utazi-a-multifunctional-nigerian-herb-for-respiratory-health-and-beyond/
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