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Gomphrena celosioides, commonly known in Ewe as « Papatahé », is a plant used to treat certain everyday disorders. Its leaves, which are sessile and embrace the stem in a sort of sheath, are opposite, simple and whole. The white flowers, grouped in i
Le pissenlit, en Ewé « Agnoto » est souvent considéré comme une simple « mauvaise herbe ». Mais en réalité, c’est une plante aux multiples bienfaits pour la santé, notamment en ce qui concerne la santé du foie. Souvent négligée, cette plante joue un
Neem bark is rich in medicinal properties. It is rich in calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium and potassium. It is traditionally used to treat inflammatory diseases such as arthritis and rheumatism. Recent research has confirmed this property, highlighting
Native to tropical Africa, the fruits of the selim pepper, in Ewé « Etso », look like dark brown bean pods, about 2.5 to 5 cm long. Each pod contains around 5 to 8 kidney-shaped seeds. The slightly bitter selim pepper is used as an essential spice in
Le pois rouge ou « djèndjènkoudjèn » ou encore « viviman » en Mina, est un arbuste ligneux à la base aux tiges grimpantes de la famille des fabaceae. De son nom scientifique « abrus precatorius », il est utilisé dans la médecine traditionnelle pour s
Grown in Togo, lemongrass leaf is known for its therapeutic properties. It has long been used to treat illnesses such as rheumatism, influenza and digestive disorders. Lemongrass leaf is an indispensable ally, an excellent diuretic that contributes t
The liver is an organ that contributes to digestion. It also eliminates toxins from the body, neutralising the various "poisons" that food may contain. But when it's tired, it doesn't do its job as well. Hence the importance of a detox cure from...
Hip pain can be extremely annoying and limiting. They affect mobility and quality of life. Moringa leaves are an interesting option for relieving these aches and pains.
Soursop leaves have many benefits for the body and hair. They are rich in vitamin C, which promotes hair growth by stimulating the hair follicle. They are also anti-bacterial, which promotes a healthy scalp, for hair in better growth condition.
The cashew tree, whose scientific name is "anacardium occidentale", is widely cultivated in tropical regions of the world, particularly Togo. It is prized for its fruit, cashew nuts, which are widely consumed. But few people know that cashew roots ca
La pervenche de Madagascar (Madagascar gbé) est une plante médicinale dont le nom scientifique est Catharantus Roseus. Cette plante est très convoitée dans pratiquement toutes les régions du monde, à cause de ses vertus médicinales qu’elle apporte à
The virtues of tomatoes are well known. But most people are unaware of the health benefits of tomato leaves. These leaves are often used in traditional medicine, especially to relieve the pain of stomach ulcers.