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Jatropha Tanjorensis (Ugu Oyibo): Benefits, Precautions & How to Use ItThe Ugu Oyibo as we call it here can be itchy but...
22/11/2025

Jatropha Tanjorensis (Ugu Oyibo): Benefits, Precautions & How to Use It

The Ugu Oyibo as we call it here can be itchy but edible. It is generally called Jatropha Tanjorensis Leaves (Hospital too far). Jatropha Tanjorensis other names are Catholic Vegetable, Independence Leaf, Chaya, Lobala leaf in some places, Ugu Oyibo (Igbo) and iyana ipaja (Yoruba), so on. It is a popular medicinal and edible leafy plant used across West Africa, especially Nigeria....

The Ugu Oyibo as we call it here can be itchy but edible. It is generally called Jatropha Tanjorensis Leaves (Hospital too far). Jatropha Tanjorensis other names are Catholic Vegetable, Independenc…

Bentonite clay is a naturally occurring clay formed from volcanic ash.Its most active component is montmorillonite, a mi...
08/11/2025

Bentonite clay is a naturally occurring clay formed from volcanic ash.Its most active component is montmorillonite, a mineral that gives it a powerful ability to absorp impurities, toxins, oils, and heavy metals. In Nigeria, traditional forms of it are called: Ulo in Igbo or Calabash clay in some regions The version used for beauty treatments, detox, and healing is usually…...

Bentonite clay is a naturally occurring clay formed from volcanic ash.Its most active component is montmorillonite, a mineral that gives it a powerful ability to absorp impurities, toxins, oils, an…

In today’s fast-moving world, many people are quick to grab whatever food is easy and fast to prepare. From sugary drink...
25/10/2025

In today’s fast-moving world, many people are quick to grab whatever food is easy and fast to prepare. From sugary drinks to processed snacks, our diets are becoming less about nourishment and more about convenience. Yet, what we eat every day is one of the most important choices that shape our health and future. The simple truth remains: when you eat healthy, you stay healthy....

In today’s fast-moving world, many people are quick to grab whatever food is easy and fast to prepare. From sugary drinks to processed snacks, our diets are becoming less about nourishment and more…

Cloves are small, nail-shaped buds that come from the Syzygium aromaticum tree. Their rich brown color and warm, sweet a...
11/10/2025

Cloves are small, nail-shaped buds that come from the Syzygium aromaticum tree. Their rich brown color and warm, sweet aroma make them easy to recognize. However, Cloves are more than just an aromatic spice; they are one of nature’s oldest and most trusted healers. From flavoring traditional meals to treating infections and even supporting beauty routines, cloves have remained a staple in homes and herbal medicine for centuries....

Cloves are small, nail-shaped buds that come from the Syzygium aromaticum tree. Their rich brown color and warm, sweet aroma make them easy to recognize. However, Cloves are more than just an aroma…

1. Pizza never judges you — only you judge how many slices you ate. 2. “One last slice” is a myth. There’s always “just ...
27/09/2025

1. Pizza never judges you — only you judge how many slices you ate. 2. “One last slice” is a myth. There’s always “just one more.” 3. Pizza tastes better at 2 a.m. than at 2 p.m. and nobody knows why. 4. Pizza calories don’t count if it’s shared with friends. (Science-ish.) 5. Pizza crust doubles as a handle so your fingers don’t burn....

1. Pizza never judges you — only you judge how many slices you ate.2. “One last slice” is a myth. There’s always “just one more.”3. Pizza tastes better at 2 a.m. than at 2 p.m. and nobody knows why…

A panic attack is not a flaw or a failure. It is a sign that something inside you is asking for help, rest, understandin...
13/09/2025

A panic attack is not a flaw or a failure. It is a sign that something inside you is asking for help, rest, understanding. Be gentle with yourself. Celebrate every moment of calm. Celebrate every breath you take when it’s hard....

A panic attack is not a flaw or a failure. It is a sign that something inside you is asking for help, rest, understanding. Be gentle with yourself. Celebrate every moment of calm. Celebrate every b…

I saw this fruit on my way to a friend's house. It was rare, I haven't seen it before. It looks like grape but bigger. A...
30/08/2025

I saw this fruit on my way to a friend's house. It was rare, I haven't seen it before. It looks like grape but bigger. And just like I would always do when I discover new things, I took pictures. Immediately, I made some searches using the image and found it's called Pomelo or Shaddock. Unfortunately, I couldn't find anyone around to ask what the local name is....

I saw this fruit on my way to a friend’s house. It was rare, I haven’t seen it before. It looks like grape but bigger. And just like I would always do when I discover new things, I took…

The hog plum is more than just a tangy tropical fruit. It’s a botanical storyteller, carrying flavors, traditions, and r...
16/08/2025

The hog plum is more than just a tangy tropical fruit. It’s a botanical storyteller, carrying flavors, traditions, and remedies across continents....

The hog plum is more than just a tangy tropical fruit. It’s a botanical storyteller, carrying flavors, traditions, and remedies across continents.

For those who are familiar with castor oil, you must have experienced the wonderful benefits of this oil. Being ranked a...
02/08/2025

For those who are familiar with castor oil, you must have experienced the wonderful benefits of this oil. Being ranked as the topmost oil with the highest rate of pe*******on through the skin is absolutely amazing. You can read my previous article on Castor bean, and I will be writing in full about the benefits of Castor oil later. For now, we will concentrate on how to make Castor oil without a blender....

For those who are familiar with castor oil, you must have experienced the wonderful benefits of this oil. Being ranked as the topmost oil with the highest rate of pe*******on through the skin is ab…

The castor bean, scientifically known as Ricinus communis, is a plant with a long history of both usefulness and danger....
19/07/2025

The castor bean, scientifically known as Ricinus communis, is a plant with a long history of both usefulness and danger. Widely cultivated across the world, including Nigeria, it is known for its glossy seeds, which are the source of castor oil—an oil with a wide range of industrial and medicinal applications. However, behind its benefits lies a hidden threat: the presence of…...

The castor bean, scientifically known as Ricinus communis, is a plant with a long history of both usefulness and danger. Widely cultivated across the world, including Nigeria, it is known for its g…

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