I Love To Take Photos: My Green Leaves Photography

INTRODUCTION

Ever wonder how the world would be without green plants? This question needs no answer, because the functions and importances of green plants are enormous. From providing us with energy through food to balancing the air through releasing oxygen and taking carbon. Sometimes we as humans don't realise the importances of plants. I'll be writing on 3 green plants and their benefits to man.

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PUMPKIN LEAF

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Pumpkin also know as fluted pumpkin is mostly planted in West Africa, it is indigenous to the southern part of Nigeria. It is rich in iron and protein. The pumpkin leaf can be eaten as food and it is sometimes drank with milk because of its medicinal functions.

Functions of pumpkin leaf
The following are functions of pumpkin leaf

• It is eaten as food because it is palatable and contains mineral and vitamins.

• The leaves has a good quantity of iron and phosphorus and this can help strengthen the bones.

• Fluted pumpkin contains antioxidant and this can help prevent chronic diseases like heart diseases and cancer.

Fluted pumpkin has enormous medicinal benefits and should be taken as food. Do you eat the fluted pumpkin leaf? If you want to live a healthy life, this green leaf is recommended.

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MORINGA LEAF

Moringa which is also known as miracle tree is well known for its medicinal values. The leaves from this tree can be eaten but not in Nigeria, it is mostly used as herbs in Nigeria. The leaf are sometimes grounded into powder or cooked in water and the juice extracted for its medicinal benefits. The following are benefits of the moringa leaf:

Functions of moringa leaf

• High blood sugar level is known to be a cause of diabetes in man. Moringa leaf can stabilize high blood sugar, which in turn prevents diabetes. Take more of moringa leaf to reduce high blood sugar

• It protects the Liver: Most of the pain relieving tablets we take daily has side effects on our liver, An intake of moringa leaf juice protects the Liver, keeping it healthy.

• Moringa leaf also prevents cancer; In take of this leaf is able to prevent cancer, helping us to live a healthy life.

Do you have a moringa tree around your environment? It only doesn't help stabilize the air we breath alone, it is also very good in vitamins and minerals more than a lot of fruits.

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PAWPAW LEAF

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Pawpaw leaf which is also referred to as Carica papaya leaf in its botanical name is a good medicinal leaf which is known in the treatment of fever. Papaya leaf preparations, such as teas, extracts, juices and tablets are often used to treat illness and promote health.

Functions of pawpaw leaf

• The pawpaw leaf is very medicinal in the treatment of dengue fever

• It is used to level up blood sugar. Note that high blood sugar causes cancer. With the intake of the juice or tea from this leaf, high blood sugar is reduced.

Pawpaw fruit is not only known for the content of vitamins and minerals but its leaf is also known to have nutrient like vitamins which is very good for the body.

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The medicinal values of green plants are enormous and all its benefits can't be mention in one post. Plant more green plants, eat the ones that are medicinal. Think green!!!
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