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Ewe Koropo – An overview of its power and values.

Ewe Koropo, known in English as Cutleaf Groundcherry and botanically as Physalis angulata, is a highly potent medicinal plant in Yoruba traditional medicine. It is commonly found in bushes, farmlands, and roadside areas, and its small cherry-like fruits are also known for their medicinal properties.

The leaf is popularly used for treating fever, reducing inflammation, and managing diabetes, while spiritually, Ewe Koropo is recognized for cleansing negative energy, breaking curses, and protecting against witchcraft.
ewe koropo
Key Facts
Category: Leaf
Botanical Name: Physalis Angulata
Common Name: Cutleaf Groundcherry
Yoruba name: Ewe Koropo
Igbo Name: Nil
Hausa Name: Nil

Health Benefits
1.  Reduces Fever and Malaria Symptoms
Ewe Koropo is widely used to reduce high fever, cool body heat, and relieve malaria symptoms.

2.  Manages Diabetes and Regulates Blood Sugar
Traditional healers use the leaf in herbal decoctions to help regulate blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.

3.  Cleanses the Blood and Strengthens the Immune System
Regular herbal drinks from Koropo help flush toxins from the blood and boost the body’s defense system.

4.  Treats Stomach Disorders
The leaf is effective against diarrhea, intestinal infections, and stomach cramps.

5.  Reduces Inflammation and Rheumatic Pain
Poultices made from the leaves are applied to painful or swollen joints to reduce inflammation.

6.  Speeds Healing of Wounds and Skin Irritations
Crushed or boiled Koropo leaves are applied to wounds, sores, and skin rashes for quick recovery.

Spiritual Use
1.  Cleansing Bad Luck and Negative Energy
Ewe Koropo is used in herbal baths to wash away bad luck, spiritual blockages, and envy.

2.  Breaking Curses and Removing Stubborn Bondage
Some Yoruba herbalists prepare Koropo with other sacred herbs to break generational curses and remove strong spiritual chains.

3.  Protection Against Witchcraft and Evil Attacks
The leaf is used in spiritual baths or charms for protection against witchcraft, spiritual arrows, and evil eyes.

4.  Attracting Good Fortune and Success
Combined with fortune-opening herbs, Koropo is used in rituals to bring favor, open doors, and attract prosperity.

5.  Restoring Peace and Harmony
Sprinkling Koropo water in homes is believed to restore peace, love, and unity among family members.

Characteristics
⦁  Physical Appearance –
Ewe Koropo has bright green, deeply lobed (cut-like) leaves with small yellow flowers and cherry-like fruits enclosed in papery husks.

⦁  Taste and Smell –
Mildly bitter taste; slightly fresh herbal smell when boiled.

⦁  Growth Pattern –
Commonly grows in bushes, roadsides, and farmlands, especially during rainy seasons.

Functions
⦁  Traditional Medicine –
Fever reduction, blood purification, diabetes management, and wound healing.

⦁  Spiritual Cleansing –
Removes bad luck, protects against witchcraft, and breaks curses.

⦁  Immune Support –
Builds the body’s resistance to infections naturally.

Conclusion
Ewe Koropo, the Yoruba Cutleaf Groundcherry (Physalis angulata), is both a powerful medicinal and spiritual herb. It is used to treat fever, regulate blood sugar, and cleanse the blood.

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