On this thread I will share useful information on Nigeria herbs, their local names, uses and pictures.
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STOOLWOOD

Is a large deciduous tree up to 45m tall and 1.2m in diameter. The bark is grayish-green or grey and rough.

Alstonia boonei

Ahun, Egbu

Medicinal Uses

Convulsion- soak fresh bark in warm water for 12 hours. Take 1 glass twice daily.

Fever- boil the bark in water and take 1 glass twice daily.

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Alstonia is named after Dr. C. Alston (1685-1760), a professor of botany at Edinburgh University.

RINGWORM PLANT

Cassia alata

Asurun oyinbo, Okpo


Medicinal Uses

Gonorrhea- boil the root, garlic and onion in water. Take half glass twice daily for 3 weeks.

Asthma- boil fresh leaves in water. Half glass twice daily.

Ringworm/eczema- scratch the spot slightly with sandpaper leaves, squeeze juice from ringworm plant and apply to the spot twice daily.


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Ur doing a nice job.pls we need more of this information

Thank you for this. Please could you include pictures as some of us only know these things by sight or their local names.

Thanks for the comments. Pictures are coming soon

pls which herb can be use to treat various skin diseases like rashes and acne

moshuur:
pls which herb can be use to treat various skin diseases like rashes and acne

To treat acne:collect orange peel and pound in a mortar add little water. sieve the mixture and apply collected juice to affected parts.

You can use lemon peel also.

To clear skin blemishes use raw potatoes juice. blend raw potatoes and collect the juice, apply the juice to affected parts.

Aloe Vera is also good for various skin problems.

What is an herb?

An herb is "a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities."

A "plant or plant part" means that an herb can be a single-celled algae, the bark of a tree, the leaf, root, fruit, seed, flower, or any other part of any plant, as long as it is used for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities.

"Medicinal" means for health purposes, including the treatment and prevention of disease.

"Savory" means herbs that are used to season food, such as garlic, rosemary, basil, etc.

And "aromatic" refers to herbs, plant parts, or flowers that are used for their odor or aroma, as in perfumes, fragrances, incense, etc.

There are numerous other uses for herbs that do not easily fit into these three categories. For example, herbs are used in the preservation of food, for dying cloth, pest control, decorating, and for many other purposes.

Did I forget to mention that herbs are often used for food?

"Let your food be your medicine, and let your medicine be your food." —Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine

BRIMSTONE TREE
Morinda lucida
Oruwo, Eze-ogu
Medicinal uses
Diabetes: squeeze fresh leaves and bitter leaves in water. Take one glasscup three times daily.
Fever: boil fresh bark in water. Take one glasscup morning and evening.

GOAT WEED
Agerantum conyzoides
Imi esu, Ewe apasa, Akwuko ewu, Magani akwia
Medicinal Uses: Manpower (to enhance sexual performance)- Extract juice from fresh leaves and take a glasscup thrice daily. Ear defects (middle ear infection)- Extract juice from fresh leaves and drop about 2 or 3 drops into the infected ear. Do this for 1 week. More spritual use of this herb later.

If you have any health challenge and need herbal solution, post it here.

gawab:
If you have any health challenge and need herbal solution, post it here.

yes bro, i have excess malaria parasite disturbing me, sometimes i feel like someone touching my brain with sharp object, like If a POT PEPPER WAS POURED INTO MY BRAIN.. IT DISTURBS ME TO THE EXTENT I DON'T SAY THINGS CORRECTLY SOME TIME... PLS HELP ME.. I NEED THE KIND OF HERB CAN WIPE IT ALL.. I VE TREATED MY SELF WITH SEVERAL MALARIA MEDICINE YET NEVER GET WELL..

Herbs to lose weight (stubborn fat)

Daniel058:
yes bro, i have excess malaria parasite disturbing me, sometimes i feel like someone touching my brain with sharp object, like If a POT PEPPER WAS POURED INTO MY BRAIN.. IT DISTURBS ME TO THE EXTENT I DON'T SAY THINGS CORRECTLY SOME TIME... PLS HELP ME.. I NEED THE KIND OF HERB CAN WIPE IT ALL.. I VE TREATED MY SELF WITH SEVERAL MALARIA MEDICINE YET NEVER GET WELL..

Collect lemon grass, peels of sweet orange and leaves of brimstone tree. Boil all in water and take one glass three times daily for one week. If you have access to an apitherapist, let him give you a dose of bee venom theraphy for serious headache.

Where is my pharmacognosy note

Rauwolfia vomitorio- antihypertensive, antidote to snake venom
Ocimum.gratissimum- (ewe efinrin)- treatment of gastrointestinal disorder
Senna fistulas laxative
Momordica charantia(bitter squash/lemon)- relieves diabetes..

I need the one to 'know book' please,biko

gawab:
If you have any health challenge and need herbal solution, post it here.

Pls I have this annoying stomach disturbance. No ache. Just little rumbling around the lower region each time I eat, and before you say jack am in the toilet. Nothing I eat stays.
I have gone to the hospital but the issue is still there. Pls I need something to stop this wahala.
Tx

santivally:
Pls I have this annoying stomach disturbance. No ache. Just little rumbling around the lower region each time I eat, and before you say jack am in the toilet. Nothing I eat stays.
I have gone to the hospital but the issue is still there. Pls I need something to stop this wahala.
Tx

What did they diagnose at the hospital?

gawab:

What did they diagnose at the hospital?

Worm

santivally:
Pls I have this annoying stomach disturbance. No ache. Just little rumbling around the lower region each time I eat, and before you say jack am in the toilet. Nothing I eat stays.
I have gone to the hospital but the issue is still there. Pls I need something to stop this wahala.
Tx

collect the bark of new bouldia tree cut to pieces and soak in water for 2 days. take half glasscup twice daily. Also eat fresh pawpaw seeds and take a spoon of pure honey thereafter. www.totalhealthland.com

What are the uses of tumeric and what is the yoruba name

Tumeric has various uses which include arthritis. it's yoruba name is ata-ile pupa.

gawab:

collect the bark of new bouldia tree cut to pieces and soak in water for 2 days. take half glasscup twice daily. Also eat fresh pawpaw seeds and take a spoon of pure honey thereafter. www.totalhealthland.com

Thank you

gawab:

Collect lemon grass, peels of sweet orange and leaves of brimstone tree. Boil all in water and take one glass three times daily for one week. If you have access to an apitherapist, let him give you a dose of bee venom theraphy for serious headache.

thanks very much bro..





Please i don't think i knw what BRIMESTONE TREE Looks like..also i don't know where to get them. Could you help pic of it.. Am igbo guy, i don't know it's igbo name..


Apitherapist What if i get a direct sting from a bee?? I can locate AN apiculturalist easily... But for apitherapist, I'm not sure.. Thanks thanks

gawab:

Collect lemon grass, peels of sweet orange and leaves of brimstone tree. Boil all in water and take one glass three times daily for one week. If you have access to an apitherapist, let him give you a dose of bee venom theraphy for serious headache.

I don't know if this is the Brimstone tree?

Daniel058:
I don't know if this is the Brimstone tree?

Yes, that is brimstone tree. Use only the leaves not the seed.
Igbo name of brimstone tree is Eze-ogu.
AN apiculturalist is a beekeeper and MAY NOT know exact point to apply bee venom for serious headache. An apitherapist is well suited for this.
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smadalove:
Herbs to lose weight (stubborn fat)

First thing in the morning take 2tbs of pure honey and hold it in your mouth for 5 minutes before swallowing. Also boil fresh cornsilk in water and drink 1 glasscup 3ce daily.

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