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Benefits of Ugu Leaf
We continue with our healthy tips segment, and this time we talk about ugu leaf. Ugu, as it is popularly called in Nigeria, is a...
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Health Benefits of African Spinach
African spinach is not just a beautiful leafy green; it boasts an impressive array of health benefits and culinary versatility. Also known as efo tete...
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10 Health Benefits of Snail
Snails, those slimy gastropods that leave glistening trails in their wake and we often try to avoid stepping on, might surprise you. Across the globe,...
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7 Health Benefits of Palmwine
Palm wine is a naturally fermented beverage derived from the sap of various palm tree species, often cherished for its cultural significance and distinct taste....
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10 Health Benefits of Scent Leaf
Scent leaf (Ocimum gratissimum), also known as African basil or Nigerian basil, is a versatile herb native to Africa. It has several names in Nigeria,...
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10 Health Benefits of Pepper Fruit
Pepper fruit, Dennettia tripetala (also known as Ashanti pepper or Guinea pepper) bursts onto the scene with more than just fiery spice! This small, green...
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Health Benefits of Bitter Leaf
Used for centuries in traditional African medicine, bitterleaf (also known as Vernonia amygdalina) is gaining traction for its various properties. Bitterleaf, a leafy green vegetable...
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Health Benefits of Garden Egg Leaf
Garden egg leaves, also known as African eggplant leaves (from Solanum macrocarpon), Akwukwo Anyara (Igbo), and Ganyen Gauta (Hausa). West Africa cultivates garden egg leaves...
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African Walnut Health Benefits
Going by the scientific name Tetracarpidium conophorum, the African walnut has several other local/indigenous names such as Asala/awusa (in Yoruba), Ukpa )in Igbo), Ukwa (in...
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Health Benefits of Alligator Pepper
Alligator pepper, also known as grains of paradise, melegueta pepper, ataare (in Yoruba), ose oji (in Igbo) is a spice native to West Africa with...