Category: Herbs

Curcubitaceae, Herbs, Plants, Science fact

Ugwu/Pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis). Health Benefit of Ugwu/Pumpkin

Telfairia occidentalis belonging to the Curcubitaceae family is a tropical vine grown in West Africa as a leaf vegetable and for its edible seeds. Common names for the plant include fluted gourd, fluted pumpkin, ugwu (in the Igbo language), and ikong-ubong (in the Efik/Ibibio language). It grows in many nations of West Africa, but is mainly cultivated in South East and Calabar land and it is used primarily in soups and herbal medicines.  Although the fruit is inedible, the seeds produced … Continue reading Ugwu/Pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis). Health Benefit of Ugwu/Pumpkin

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Asteraceae, Health tips, Herbs, Plants, Science fact

Vernonia Amygdalina(Bitter leaf, Ewuro,Ehuro, Onugbu,Etidot) and it’s health benefits.

Vernonia amygdalina, family Asteraceae or Compositae is a plant consumed locally as food and serve important ethno medical uses. It grows throughout tropical Africa to a height of about 1 – 5 metres and it is indigenous to many West African Countries. Many parts of the plants are useful, they are used locally for the treatment of fever, Stomach disorder, jaundice, worm infestation, constipation, malaria, … Continue reading Vernonia Amygdalina(Bitter leaf, Ewuro,Ehuro, Onugbu,Etidot) and it’s health benefits.

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Herbs, Lamiaceae, Plants

Mint (Genus: Mentha)

Mint(Mentha) is a perennial with very fragrant, toothed leaves and tiny purple, pink, or white flowers belonging to the family Lamiaceae. It has a fruity, aromatic taste, the major reason why it belongs to the family Lamiaceae. There are several variety of mint about 13 – 18, however, you can always identify a member of the mint family by its square stem. Rolling it between … Continue reading Mint (Genus: Mentha)

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