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« Esrou », the African basil, is a plant known for its culinary or aromatic properties. It has great medicinal properties. In women, 'Esrou' can help to treat and get rid of vaginal mycoses, such as foul-smelling white discharge.
« Danyigbe », from its scientific name Conyza aegyptiaca, is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant, slightly slimy and aromatic with white pubescent to hispid stems and long hairs mixed with short glandular hairs on the stems. Also called « ahlonmè
The fruit of the baobab is eaten more than the leaves. As for the leaves, they are consumed as condiments in sauces. Apart from this dietary intake, baobab leaves are used in the treatment of certain diseases, including asthma and anaemia.
The African hyssop « Kpatima » in Ewe is a plant with multiple virtues. Its scientific name is newbouldia laevis. Recent scientific studies have demonstrated its medicinal effect in the treatment of high blood pressure.
The partridge wood or the cassia of Siam commonly called in Ewe "Zanguera tsi", is a tropical plant or a small evergreen tree that grows very quickly. The leaves are yellowish-green, and the flowers bloom in the warm season, giving yellow flowers. It
Jatropha gossypifolia or red Jatropha or false castor-oil, also called "Babatidjin" in Ewe in Togo and "Gnoukpotounvôvô" in Fon in Benin, is one of the most widespread plants in tropical Africa. Different parts of red Jatropha are used for all ...
The leaves of Ocimum gratissimum ("Esrou, Essro" in Ewe, "Tchiayo" in Kabyè) concentrate almost all the active ingredients. They are taken orally in the form of aqueous extract, infusion or decoction. The decoction makes it possible to collect the...
The cashew tree is best known for its fruit, the cashew nuts, which are valued for their high nutritional value. This tree originated in tropical America and was introduced in all tropical countries. Cashew nuts are widely traded internationally. The
Le Kalanchoé ou « Aflama » en Mina, de son nom scientifique Bryophyllum pinnatum, est une plante médicinale connue de tout thérapeute. Ses feuilles comportent dans leurs échancrures de petites loges où se forment les graines et démarrent les...
Paragis de son nom scientifique « Eleusine indica » encore appelé « Essogbé » en Ewé, est une herbe qui pousse dans les collines ou les terrains vagues. Cette plante est souvent présente sur les bords des ruelles et est taguée de mauvaise herbe...
Aloma est une plante médicinale traditionnelle africaine utile dans l’alimentation et comme plante soignante de nombreuses maladies chroniques. Elle possède donc des propriétés thérapeutiques...
Pour aider à lutter contre le stress dans son ensemble, plusieurs remèdes naturels peuvent être très efficaces. Voici les meilleures solutions à base d’huiles essentielles contre le stress...