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HEALTH BENEFITS OF MONODORA MYRISTICA

🌰 HEALTH BENEFITS OF MONODORA MYRISTICA (alias Ehu, AFrican Orchid Nutmeg, Calabash Nutmeg) 🌰 Monodora myristica,which is popularly known as African Nutmeg Orchi d Nutmeg is the spice behind the aromatic flavour and taste of some local delicacies like nkwobi, abacha, isi ewu , banga soup, etc. Ehu seeds whose botanical name is Monodora Myristica is a tropical plant of West African origin. Different tribes in Nigeria has different names for Ehu seeds. The Yoruba’s call it ariwo, Hausa’s call it, gujiya dan miya, the igbos call it Ehu, and Ehre by Urbobos.The African Orchid nutmeg other names include African nutmeg, Ehuru,Ghana seeds, Jamaican nutmeg, calabash nutmeg etc. 🌰 African nutmeg comes in a shell that is usually removed to get the seed. The seed is then ground and added to soups pepper soup or stew as spice. Ehu seeds produce stronger aroma and taste if they are roasted moderately before use. Due to the strong flavor of this spice, A little quantity is usually enoug...

HEALTH BENEFITS OF OGBONO SEED (Africa Mango )

HEALTH BENEFITS OF OGBONO SEED (Africa Mango ) Common name: African Mango, , Bread Tree, Bush Mango, Dika Nut, Dikanut, Dikka, Duiker Nut, Etima, Irvingia, Irvi ngia barteri, Irvingia gabonensis, Kaka, Mangifera gabonensis, Manguier Sauvage, Odika, Wild Mango. Botanical name:Irvingia gabonensis Nigerialocal name: ugiri or ogbono(Igbo) biri, goron(Hausa)oro, apon(Yoruba) . The fruits are used to make jelly, jams, juice and wine. Sometimes the flesh of the fruit is used to obtain a black dye, which is used for coloring clothes. Ogbono is mostly valued for its nuts that can be eaten raw or roasted. Butter, margarine can be made by pounding these seeds. Seeds are pressed to make edible oil, which is used for cooking and also for manufacturing pharmaceuticals, soaps or cosmetics. The seeds contain mucilaginous polysaccharides, which acts as a thickening agent. Adding crushed seeds to soups and stews can thicken them as well as impart it's taste and texture. Recent Research also ...

Are You Drinking Water at the Right Times of Day? [CHECK OUT BEST TIME TO DRINK WATER]

Drinking 8 glasses of water a day in order to stay properly hydrated is (hopefully) not news for most of us. But, did you know that there are specific times throughout the day when drinking water can actually boost your overall health and cognitive functioning? If you’re like me, you’re probably saying to yourself,  ‘water’s water, I need it no matter what time of day’ , and while this is by all means still true, research shows that you can actually absorb more of water’s health benefits and improve your internal processes by drinking it at optimal times throughout the day. Science shows that drinking water at the correct times of day can help to prevent common problems such as stomach pain, IBS, bloating, fatigue, overeating, high blood pressure, constipation, and even heart attack and stroke. On the flip side, there’s also certain times of day it’s advised to forego the H2O, since our bodies are busy doing other things—and need ...

BENEFITS OF Citrullus Colocynthis

BENEFITS OF Citrullus Colocynthis COMMON NAME: Bitter Apple, Wild Gourd, Egusi Melon, Scientific Name: Citrullus Colocynthis, Nigeria call it BARA in yoruba, Egusi elili (Igbo) Benefits of Citrullus Colocynthis (BARA) Bara is a very powerful and effective herb popularly taken among the Yoruba’s in Nigeria. Bara can be soaked or boiled, if boiled, it reduces its potency and makes it mild. When soaked, it is more aggressive in this state. You know your system and the threshold of what it can take, this should help you in deciding either to soak or to boil Citrullus Colocynthis BARA TREATMENT /USES _Its treats all forms of STDS especially those stubborn once like chylmedia, staphylococcus, gonorrhea etc _ Unblock Fallopian tubes _Treat Overian cyst _PID _ For weight and flat tummy _For infection/Toilet disease _ For irregular and ceased mensuration _All pregnancy complications in women _Good for detoxification DIFFERENT METHOD OF PREPARING BARA 1)BARA AND PAP...

CUMCUMBER HEALTH BENEFITS YOU SHOULD KNOW

CUMCUMBER HEALTH BENEFITS YOU SHOULD KNOW Let’s talk about health. Do you know what kinds of vegetables are beneficial for a man's body? Today we will talk about cucumbers. Let’s learn more about the cucumber benefits for men! Cucumber health benefits. There are a lot of benefits of cucumber when it comes to a person's health. Many people are of the belief that cucumber consists only of water. No, actually this is not so. Cucumber is 95% water, and the rest is fiber, vitamins, minerals and salt. The value of water in cucumber is enormous. This makes it even more beneficial as water is an element that detoxify the body. If you happen to suffer food poisoning, cucumbers can come in very useful as it contains a lot of water saturated with potassium. As you know, potassium has the ability to remove excess water from the human body. This is exactly what is needed to wash away the harmful and poison elements in the body. It is known that eating cucumbers helps with...