In Africa, using herbaceous plants to heal illnesses has been a long-standing tradition since the dawn of time (Ezeonwu, 2011). Alternative healthcare is still accepted and used worldwide. Drugs used to treat a variety of illnesses are often derived from medicinal plants. The plants can be used by themselves or in conjunction with other plants. These plants have been linked to dietary and medical advantages (Avwioro, 2010; Oroka and Ureigho, 2015). In recent years, the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular diseases has been associated with the ingestion of spices, fresh fruits, vegetables, or teas rich in natural antioxidants (Virgili et al., 2001). One of the sought after vegetables is Gongronema latifolium (G. latifolium). G. latifolium is known as “Utazi” in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria (Adebayo et al., 2022). It has soft woody stem which produces adventitious roots in soil (Osuagwu et al., 2013). The plant is grown at a farm by conventional medical practitioners as a veg