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Stone Breaker Plant
Stone Breaker Plant (Phyllanthus niruri) Health Benefits and Herbal Uses The Stone breaker plant, also known as Chanca Piedra or Phyllanthus niruri, is a herb that has been traditionally used for its medicinal properties, particularly in the treatment of kidney stones, which is how it earned the name “stone breaker” Medicinal Benefits of Stone Breaker Plant Here are…
Tawa plant
Tawa plant (Euphorbia hirta) The tawa-tawa is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat respiratory conditions like bronchitis and asthma Health benefits of tawa-tawa: May help with respiratory health: Tawa-tawa extract has chemicals that can help reduce inflammation, kill germs, and make it easier…
viral infection
VIRAL INFECTION A viral infection is an illness caused by a virus, which is a tiny organism that needs to enter your cells to reproduce. Viral infections can affect different parts of your body, such as your respiratory system, digestive system, skin, and brain. Some examples of viral infections are the common cold, the flu,…
Waterleaf (Talinum fruticosum)
Waterleaf Amazing Health Benefit Waterleaf is native to West Africa, Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico where its cultivation is believed to have started before migrating to other tropical areas like some parts of North and South America, and Asia. In many places where it is grown, it has names allocated to it which include…
Soursop ( Annona muricata)
Soursop ( Annona muricata) This fruit offers a variety of health benefits and can be used in different ways to improve one’s well-being. Soursop, also known as Graviola, is a prickly green fruit with a creamy texture and a strong flavour that is often compared to pineapple or strawberry. It is the fruit of Annona…
Jatropha Seeds
Jatropha Seeds Uses Seeds Seeds are used to produce insecticides. Jatropha seed is used as a medicine for constipation. Oil extracted from the Jatropha seeds is used as biofuel. Oil The oil is used in torches and lanterns as it burns with clean free smoke. The oil is used to soften the leather. Used as…
Raffia Palm
Raffia Palm Raffia Palm Health Benefits Edible Uses The sap from the trunk is fermented to make palm wine, which is a very popular drink in West Africa. When fresh, the sap tastes like ginger beer. The alcohol content of the sap increases from less than 2% to about 5% during the first 8 days…
Shea Butter
Shea butter This is fat that’s extracted from the nuts of the shea tree. It’s solid at warm temperatures and has an off-white or ivory colour. Shea trees are native to West Africa. Shea butter has been used as a cosmetic ingredient for many years. Its high concentration of vitamins and fatty acids — combined…
Garlic
Garlic is a plant in the onion family that’s grown for its distinctive taste and health benefits. It contains sulfur compounds, which are believed to bring some of the health benefits. The plant is low in calories and rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6 and manganese. It also contains trace amounts of various other nutrients….
Azolla (Anabaena azolle)
The Amazing Properties of Azolla (Anabaena azolle) Azolla benefits: Azolla is a genus of seven species of aquatic ferns that grow on water’s surface. They have a symbiotic relationship with a cyanobacterium that can fix nitrogen from the air. Azolla is used as a fodder for animals, a biofertilizer for rice, and a biocontrol agent…
Castor
Castor Castor Plant and seeds benefit (RICINUS COMMUNIS) Cast0r plant has been used for ages and actually was the first herbs used by Africans Egyptians use it for the lamp and it’s grown Wiley in African countries like Indian, China and some parts of Europe have been using it for ages. Castor oil is a…
Ginger
Ginger Ginger has a long history of use in various forms of traditional and alternative medicine. It’s been used to aid digestion, reduce nausea, and help fight the flu and common cold, to name a few of its purposes. The unique fragrance and flavour of ginger come from its natural oils, the most important of…
Prekese (Tetrapleura tetraptera)
Health benefits of Prekese (Tetrapleura tetraptera) This is a great plant that has been used in Africa over a long period, and it is often used as an ingredient in our daily meal, brewed to be taken as tea and lots of other uses. Prekese is a fruit that comes from a tree native to…
Garden egg
Garden egg Here are some of the incredible health benefits: Garden egg leaves: These are the leaves of a tropical plant that belongs to the eggplant family. They are also known as African eggplant leaves or Igbo in some cultures. Kidney detoxification: The text claims that garden egg leaves can help cleanse the kidney by filtering…
King grass (goat weed)
King grass (goat weed) 1. It helps with men’s sexual Health The king grass is a plant that Helps to improve male libido and prevents/helps premature ejaculation. It helps to restore weak erections In Men and enhances men’s sexual power. For men suffering from this just look for king grass, found everywhere, wash, squeeze or…
Jatropha gossypiifolia
Jatropha gossypiifolia Health Benefits of Jatropha Gossypiifolia Jatropha gossypiifolia is a shrub that grows in tropical climates and is known by various names such as Bellyache Bush, Cotton Leaf, and Leprous Tree. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as abdominal pain, arthritis, asthma, constipation, eczema, fever, hernia, itching,…
Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)
Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) Benefits of Stinging Nettle Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) has been a staple in herbal medicine since ancient times. Ancient Egyptians used stinging nettle to treat arthritis and lower back pain, while Roman troops rubbed it on themselves to help stay warm. Its scientific name, Urtica dioica, comes from the Latin word…
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Health Benefit Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a fruit from the nightshade family native to South America. Despite botanically being a fruit, it’s generally eaten and prepared like a vegetable. Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart…
Bitter melon (Momordica charantia)
Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) Benefits of Bitter Melon (Bitter Gourd) and Its Extract Bitter melon — also known as bitter gourd or Momordica charantia — is a tropical vine that belongs to the gourd family and is closely related to zucchini, squash, pumpkin, and cucumber. It’s cultivated around the world for its edible fruit,…