1. It is effective in killing prostate cancer.
An extract of sweet potatoes leaves was found to be extremely toxic to prostate cancer, killing about 90% cancerous cells in vitro also slowing the growth of prostate tumor.
An extract of sweet potatoes leaves was found to be extremely toxic to prostate cancer, killing about 90% cancerous cells in vitro also slowing the growth of prostate tumor.
So sweet and leaf is effective in preventing and treating prostate cancer. It acts as an anti mutagen and tumor suppressor and it is also active against breast cancer, lung cancer, and stomach cancer.
2. It boosts immune system
The immune system is a line of defense in the body that is responsible for the synthesis of antibodies that are directed against foreign bodies. There are two spectra of immunity and they include humoral immunity and cell-mediated immunity.
The immune system is a line of defense in the body that is responsible for the synthesis of antibodies that are directed against foreign bodies. There are two spectra of immunity and they include humoral immunity and cell-mediated immunity.
A research showed that sweet potato leaves boost immunity by enhancing the synthesis of T-cells (T-lymphocytes) and natural killer cells (NK-cells).
3. It lowers blood sugar level in type II diabetes
A study showed that sweet potato leaves lowered blood sugar level in mice in type II diabetes. This is probably due to the ability of the active component of the leaf to make cells unresistant to insulin's call.
A study showed that sweet potato leaves lowered blood sugar level in mice in type II diabetes. This is probably due to the ability of the active component of the leaf to make cells unresistant to insulin's call.
So they facility their entry into cells and subsequent lowering of blood sugar level.
4. It possess antioxidant properties
The antioxidant polyphenol is present in sweet potato leaves and it functions to scavenge free radicals in the body to prevent oxidative stress which could lead to inflammatory reactions.
The antioxidant polyphenol is present in sweet potato leaves and it functions to scavenge free radicals in the body to prevent oxidative stress which could lead to inflammatory reactions.
5. Promoting healthy bowel movement
Potato leaves ensure that the bowels are emptied and also prevent infection in the bowels such as typhoid.
Potato leaves ensure that the bowels are emptied and also prevent infection in the bowels such as typhoid.
6. It protects the heart by acting as an anticoagulant, preventing the clotting of blood around the arteries of the heart, thus averting coronary heart diseases.
Preparation
Get sweet potato leaves and boil for 10-15minutes. Drink one cup daily for 7 days to get the health benefits.
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Get sweet potato leaves and boil for 10-15minutes. Drink one cup daily for 7 days to get the health benefits.
For family events farmhut.africa/blog/how-to-ma…
When cooking just prepare your onion and tomato soup and add a little of the dried leaves , mix well and cover with lid. It will be done in few minutes, serve with Sadza/Papa. Enjoy the delicious and nutritious vegetable.
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