Dried oha leaf: Oha leaf botanically known as Pterocarpus mildraedil is a common vegetable consumed mainly by the Igbos of Eastern Nigeria.  It is used in preparing soups and other foods requiring vegetables.  Many are fond of this vegetable because of its taste when used in soups, the uses of oha goes beyond taste. Oha leaves contain minerals like, magnesium, calcium, potassium, copper, iron, zinc and manganese. It is a source of vitamins A, B, and C source of amino acids like lysine, glutamic acid cysteine while still maintaining its low sodium status