Medicinal Plants & Herbs are powerful plants that have both nutritional and health benefits. They have phytochemicals with amazing health benefits, and nutritional value
Beetroot or beets (Beta Vulgaris) is the edible taproot part of a beet plant. It is a herbaceous vegetable that is widely consumed because of its high nutritional composition. It belongs to the Beta L. genus, Betoideae subfamily, Amaranthaceae family (also known as the goosefoot), and Caryophyllales order. Beetroot is a biennial plant that produces flowers … Read more
Bay leaf, known as Laurus nobilis, sweet bay, laurel leaf, leaf of the sweet bay tree, is a popular perennial herb used in numerous cuisines around the world for its distinctive flavor and aroma. It is an evergreen plant that belongs to the family laurel (Lauraceae). It has been cultivated throughout European, tropical, subtropical, and … Read more
Uterine fibroids, also called leiomyomas, are a benign tumor common in women of reproductive age. Though the tumor is not cancerous and rarely symptomatic, it may cause severe symptoms such as anemia, uterine bleeding, pelvic pain and pressure, back pain, constipation, or infertility, in some women. It is more common in black people than other … Read more
Thyme, also called (Thymus vulgaris L.) is an evergreen plant herb from the family, Labiatae (Lamiaceae). The name thyme is from a Latin word, Thymún or Greek, Thymon meaning “perfume”. The pleasant aroma is from the essential oil. Thyme has over 500 species, but prominent among them are Thymus zygis, Thymus vulgaris, Thymus hyemalis, Thymus … Read more
Zobo drink or roselle juice is a purple-colored drink that is popular in the Northern part of Nigeria. It is also known as zoborodo or hibiscus tea because it is gotten from the Roselle plant – Hibiscus sabdariffa. It is from the genus Hibiscus (Malvaceae). Other names are roselle, hibiscus, Jamaica sorrel or red sorrel … Read more
Ginger and garlic are a nutritional and medicinal powerhouse that has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries. Both plants are natural antioxidants, and taking them together as a mixture gives the body the right balance of health and nutritional benefits. They contain vital minerals, vitamins, and other bioactive elements that are of immense health … Read more
Garlic (Allium sativum L) is a spice and medicinal plant from the family, Amaryllidaceae, just like onions (Allium cepa), Shallot (Allium ascalonicum), Leek (Allium porrum). Alium is from a Celtic word, which means ‘pungent’. The plant is a herbaceous, annual, bulbous plant. The bulb is edible, and has a pungent smell. The garlic bulb may … Read more
Nutmeg, Myristica fragrans, is a perennial tropical spice from the family, Myristicaceae. The genus, Myristica has 120 species of plant. Myristica fragrans is an evergreen plant with dark green leaves. The peachlike tree yields two spices, the seed (nutmeg) and seed covering (mace), and is the source of essential oils and nutmeg butter. The word, … Read more
Waterleaf plant (Talinum triangulare (Jacq.) Willd) is a vegetable crop from the purslane family, Portulaceae. The plant is native to Africa, Asia, Central and South America. Waterleaf has a short lifespan and takes between 30 and 45 days from planting to harvest. Waterleaf plant should not be confused with Talinum fruticosum, a closely related plant … Read more
Okra, or lady’s finger (botanical name Abelmoschus esculentus), is a vegetable of the family, Malvaceae. The tropical vegetable crop originates from Ethiopia but is now distributed in most of Africa, Mediterranean region, India. It is grown in large scale in Ethiopia, Turkey, Malaysia, India, Brazil, the US, Thailand, Cyprus, Pakistan and West Africa. Okra can … Read more