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Wholesale Organic Dried Bitter Leaves for Culinary and Herbal Use

Min Order : 1000kg

Description
Uziza (Piper guineense) is a fragrant, peppery leaf and seed plant native to West Africa. The leaves have a slightly bitter and spicy taste, while the seeds are pungent with a distinct aroma. In Nigerian cooking, the leaves are used fresh or dried to add depth and spice to soups and stews.

Sources
Primarily cultivated in Southeastern Nigeria, especially in states like Enugu, Abia, Imo, Anambra, and Ebonyi.

Health benefits

• Aids digestion – helps relieve constipation and bloating.

• Anti-inflammatory – soothes body pains and inflammation.

• Boosts immunity – contains vitamins, minerals, and essential oils that fight infections.

• Improves reproductive health – traditionally believed to boost fertility and sexual health.

• Rich in dietary fiber – supports gut health.

Common soups you can use it for

• Nsala Soup (White Soup)

• Oha Soup

• Pepper Soup

• Egusi Soup (especially the Southeastern variation)

• Okra Soup with mixed leaves