Nigeria: Why ewedu prevents complications in childbirth — Experts

In traditional medicine, Corchorus olitorius, also known as jute or ewedu, is used to stop threatening miscarriages, facilitate labour, and encourage easy childbirth. Now, experts in a new study say its consumption by pregnant women also ensures that she has a baby with a healthy weight.

In a new study, researchers said that jute can help women prevent having a high birth weight, a reason for complications in pregnancy, including increased chances of a caesarean section, prolonged…