Bitter Leaf (Vernonia amygdalina)
Bitter Leaf has been used in Nigerian homes for generations — as a vegetable, as a tonic, and as part of everyday wellness routines. Vernonia amygdalina, its botanical name, grows across West Africa and is prized for its rich antioxidant content.
Traditional use
In Yoruba tradition, bitter leaf is known as ewuro; in Igbo, it is onugbu. Families have long used the leaf in soups and as a tonic.
Nutritional profile
Bitter Leaf is a source of vitamins A, C, and E, as well as iron and calcium.
Dietary supplement. Not intended as medical treatment.
Dietary supplement. Not intended as medical treatment.
