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Oha leaf (Pterocarpus mildbraedii) is a popular vegetable native to the Igbos in Nigeria.
“Oha” or “Ora” is the Igbo name while the English name is the African Rosewood plant. The plant is medicinal and grows into a huge tree that retains its green leaves throughout the year.
The green leaves are incredibly nutritious and are used in preparing a delicious local soup called Oha/Ora soup.
Oha leaves are rich in essential nutrients and vitamins.100 grams of raw edible leaves contain [1]:
- Energy: 56 Kilocalories
- Moisture content: 85 grams (g)
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrate: 8 g
- Crude fiber: 1 g
- Calcium: 72 milligram (mg)
- Magnesium: 28 mg
- Iron: 5 mg
- Zinc: 3 mg
The leaves are also rich sources of B-vitamins, vitamin C, and antioxidants. They also contain manganese and copper – two important minerals needed for the proper functioning of cells in your body.
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