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Oha Leaves Buy – Fresh Leaves for Authentic Ora Soup

Oha leaf is considered a medicinal tree in Nigeria. It retains its green leaves all year round.
It has many nutrients such as calcium, amino acids, iron, potassium, fibre, vitamins A and C, and more.

Buy Oha leaves—fresh, handpicked, and perfect for preparing traditional Ora Soup, a cherished Igbo delicacy known for its rich taste and smooth texture.

Oha in English

The Oha leaf in English is called African Pterocarpus or Pterocarpus mildbraedii. It’s a native Nigerian vegetable treasured for its unique flavour and tender texture.

Often referred to as Oha or Ora, these names describe the same vegetable—used interchangeably depending on the region. When cooked, the leaves release a mild, slightly sweet aroma that blends beautifully with cocoyam paste and palm oil to create the famous Ora Soup.

Our Oha leaves are fresh, properly sorted, and available for quick delivery across Nigeria.

Oha leaves benefits

The dietary fiber contents help to improve digestive function and absorption of other nutrients. The fibre content also helps to prevent and treat constipation.

• Its high fibre makes it beneficial in controlling blood glucose levels. It is very beneficial in diabetic patients in controlling their blood glucose levels.
• Oha leaf contains zinc, which has repairing and protective properties for the mucosa of the intestine. This helps in the treatment of diarrhoea for effective recovery of the intestine.
• It can be used in the treatment of anaemia. This is because the leaf is rich in iron mineral which is very important in red blood cell formation. Also, this therapeutic use is boosted by the vitamin C present in the leaf.
• Oha leaf also contains vitamin C, which is the best vitamin used to boost the immune system. The immune system will be effective in attacking microbes.
• Calcium in the oha leaf helps to enhance the formation of strong bones.
• Other health benefits include the formation of collagen, improving brain function, helping the heart to contract normally, building muscle mass, reducing muscle cramps, keeping healthy eyes, and protecting of the nervous system.
• It is also used in the treatment of malaria, maintenance of the pH of the body, and to reduce inflammation.

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It is used mainly in making Ora soup.