Ugu leaves, otherwise known as fluted pumpkin leaves, can beseen growing alongside large fleshy green gourds. Regularconsumption of ugu leaves is said to help with anaemia in thelong term. Ugu leaves are a natural antioxidant. They contain awhole bunch of useful elements that can help the body protectitself from bacteria and viruses. Recent studies have shown that ugu, is also rich potassium,sodium, phosphorus, calcium and magnesium.

It also has anti-oxidants and vitamins, such as thiamine,riboflavin, nicotinamide and ascorbic acid.