Scent leaf which goes by the botanical name of ocimum gratissimum is a plant species mainly found in the tropics and used widely as spices. The unique aromatic taste of these leaves impart additional flavour (zest ) to the food prepared with it.

Scent leaves is known by different names in different parts of Nigeria. It is known as Ncho-anwu or Ahuji in Igbo; Efinrin in Yoruba, Aramogbo in Edo and Daidoya in Hausa.

Scent leaves has both nutritional and medicinal values. The Chemical composition of these leaves has physiological impart on the human body. Phytochemical analysis on both the fresh and dried leaves of the plant revealed the presence of terpenes, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, steroids, proteins, carbohydrate, fats and oils with the dried samples having higher concentrations. For more visit http://nutrifactsblog.com/blog/2016/11/13/benefits-of-scent-leaf-ocimum-gratissimum/

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