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Herbs and Health: The Medicinal Use of African Star Apple Tree (Igi Agbalumo)
This forest fruit tree is commonly found in West Africa. It has both nutritional and medicinal values. The fruit called Agbalumo by the Yourba people of West Africa and udara by the Igbo people also in West Africa has nutritional values and can be eaten fresh. Agbalumo leaves has medicinal value, when mixed with other…
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Herbs and Health: The Anti-malarial Use of Neem Tree (Dogonyaro)
Dogonyaro is a very tall common tree in West Africa. The trees can reach a height of 20 meters, and its leaves and bark are used in anti-malarial therapy in West Africa. The phytochemical extract of Dogonyaro can be obtained through the process of deconcoction.
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Herbs and Health: Anti-malaria Use of African Mahogany Bark (Oganwo)
The African Mahogany is a very large tropical tree found in West Africa. The bark of Oganwo has essential phytochemicals that are used in treating malaria fever in West Africa.
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Herbs and Health: Eat your way to Weight Loss-Salmon
Astaxanthin is a powerful, naturally occurring carotenoid pigment that’s found in certain marine plants and animals. It is this that causes the pink or red color in salmon, lobster, trout and seafood. Often called “the king of the carotenoids,” Astaxanthin is recognized as being one of the most powerful antioxidants found in nature. Antioxidants are…
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Healthy Living: Medicinal and Nutritional Use of Spices-Grains of Selim (Eru/Uda)
Grains of Selim are the seeds of an evergreen aromatic tree. This tree called Xylopia aethiopica can grow up to 20m high and is commonly found in the savanna regions of West Africa. The dried fruits have both nutritional value as a spice and medicinal use. Eeru alamo is commonly used as a spice in…
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Food and Wellness: Eat Your Way to Weight Loss-Red Snapper
Red snapper is a low-calorie, lean source of protein that is rich in selenium, vitamin A, potassium and omega-3 fatty acids. A diet that regularly incorporates these nutrients may significantly benefit your health by preventing serious medical conditions. Red snapper can be seasoned with various spices that have medicinal values such as rosemary, oregano and…
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Herbs and Health: Medicinal and Culinary Use of Piper Guineense (Ewe Iyere-Uziza)
Piper guineense otherwise known as Iyere by the Youoba people and Uziza by the Igbo people of Nigeria is a West African species of Piper. This plant has preservative and antioxidant properties, and its seeds and leaves are widely used in West African Traditional medicines. The dried leaves (Ewe Iyere) are a spice in the…
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Herbs and Health: Medicinal and Culinary Use of Tumeric (Ata-ile pupa)
Turmeric, a plant in the ginger family. Its rhizome (underground stem) is used as a culinary spice and traditional medicine. It is commonly used in controlling many disease conditions including- This powerful spice contains an active ingredient called Curcumin which also gives it its yellow color. Curcumin is a rich nero-protective agent, protects the liver…
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Fruits and Vegetables: The Medicinal and Culinary Use of Grapefruit
Grapefruit is a citrus tree known for its large, sour to semi-sweet, and bitter fruit. It is used nutritionally as fruit, the extracts, and oil from the peel have medicinal value. Grapefruit is used in controlling many diseased conditions and aids healthy fat digestion. It is a great source of many nutrients such as vitamin C,…
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