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Vernonia amygdalina is widely studied and utilized in Nigeria, as evidenced by research on its nutritional and phytochemical composition in various regions like south eastern Nigeria, Niger State, and Ekiti State [1], [2], [3], [4]. Additionally, the plant is culturally significant in Nigeria, where its leaves are used to prepare the traditional dish 'Onugbo' [5].
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referenceOkolie et al. (2021) evaluated the nutritional and phytochemical compositions of two bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) accessions in Nigeria.
claimOlowoyeye O. J., Sunday A., Abideen A. A., Owolabi O. A., Oluwadare O. E., and Ogundele J. A. (2022) found that vegetative zones affect the nutritional composition of Vernonia amygdalina leaves in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
claimIn Nigeria, the leaves of Vernonia amygdalina are used to prepare a dish called 'Onugbo' (bitter leaf soup), which serves as an appetizer and digestive tonic.
referenceEtta et al. (2017) analyzed the proximate composition of five accessions of Vernonia amygdalina (del) in south eastern Nigeria.
referenceInusa A., Sanusi S. B., Linatoc A. C., Mainassara M. M., and Awawu J. J. analyzed the phytochemical composition and antimicrobial activity of bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) collected from Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria, against selected pathogenic microorganisms in a 2018 study published in the Scientific World Journal.