Chaya popularly called ‘Hospital Too far‘ and ‘Miracle Leaf’ is a leafy vegetable that originates from Mexico but is commonly found in the southeastern part of Nigeria.
Also known as Tree Spinach, it is called ‘Efo Iyana-Ipaja’ by the Yorubas and ‘Ugu Oyibo’ by the Igbos.

Hospital Too Far is a great source of protein, vitamins, calcium, and iron, ascorbic acid, and also a rich source of antioxidants.
It can be consumed by making soups with it or by making tea with it. Chaya leaf should never be eaten raw as it contains hydrocyanic acid, which is toxic to the body when eaten raw.
It is highly advised that it should be cooked for at least 3-5 mins to remove the toxins before ingesting it.

This plant can cure almost 100 diseases due to its numerous health benefits to the body hence the name ‘God’s Gift’.

Health Benefits Of Hospital Too Far

1. Lowers blood sugar. Hospital too far is good for diabetics.
2. Regulates blood pressure. It contains beta-blocker.
3. Treat vagina discharge or vaginal infection by helping to increase the acidity of the vaginal making it difficult for infectious organisms to multiply.
4. It stimulates the production of healthy sperm, improves libido and as well boosts ovulation
5. Hospital too far increase blood flow to the genital organs and in the process boost sexual libido for both sexes and makes the man last longer in bed.
6. Boosts immunity and fights infections
7. Improves memory and brain health
8. hospital too far is anti-malarial, antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal.
9. Prevents cancer
10. Improves Vision
11. Boost Calcium in the bone
12. Treats constipation. Acts as a laxative
13. Lowers blood cholesterol
14. Helps Digestion
15. Help with weight loss
16. Effective for treating poor sleep