I remember my mum used to do that back in the day. There are several herbs that are indigenous to Nigeria that have been well researched but the information is lost in translation because people do not know what the local names are. Oregano, (Origanum vulgare), also called origanum or wild marjoram, aromatic perennial herb of the mint family known for its flavourful dried leaves and flowering tops.Oregano is native to the hills of the Mediterranean countries and western Asia and has naturalized in parts of Mexico and the United States. it’s the major ingredient in the preparation of the famous Oha/ Ora soup. However, based on a scientific study conducted by scientists at Bonn University, Germany, there is a compound called beta-caryophyllin found in oregano which could act as anti-inflammatory. Moringa oleifera[Synonyms : Guilandina moringa, Hyperanthera arborea, Hyperanthera decandra, Hyperanthera moringa, Moringa erecta, Moringa moringa, Moringa octogona, Moringa parvifolia, Moringa polygona, Moringa pterygosperma, Moringa zeylanica]HORSERADISH TREE is a deciduous succulent tree. The red flowers are used to make our popular zobo drink. Though oregano could be used fresh and dried but most people prefer to use the dried oregano because the dried one has stronger flavor than the fresh leaves of oregano. Water leaves are used in the preparation of soups such as Efo riro, Edikaikong, vegetable yam e.t.c. Indigenous leafy vegetables and herbs found in Nigeria. Elsewhere, the leaves are used for cystitis, dysuria, fever, and gonorrhoea. Hi Dobby, thank you for this useful information, pls what is the yoruba name for parley? Yakwa is called roselle or sorrel in English. Try Shoprite or Park n Shop. hello! https://www.google.com.ng/search?q=Oregano+leaves&client=firefox-a&hs=rGc&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=jRfpU6-vKuGO7QaLlIGYDg&ved=0CBwQsAQ, I Sell Dry And Sour Ijebu Garri 7000/bag in lagos, Three Crowns ‘Jara’ Campaign Elevates Care For Mums. Amina, where can Na’a Na’a be gotten? is tsamiya really tamarind? Hi lady tee. Nope ‘nunu’ is greek yoghurt i think while i’m certain madara is milk. I need it seriously. You have performed an impressive job and our entire group will likely be grateful to you. Can you possibly find out what Dill (Anethum graveolens) is called in Nigeria? The problem is the availability of the results as they are mostly found in journals…..you know how it is with our reading culture :D, journals scare the hell outta most people….lol! There is white Tumeric in the family that looks like ginger but take a bit softer than ginger, that is the ata ile and the yellow tumeric is the ata ile pupa. products are ridiculously cheap. Thanks for the contribution Anon. Learn to make lotions and creams – Emulsion 101, Things I am loving this Month – October, 2016, Why I do not like to advise on hair problems, Sexual Depravity in Nigeria – talking to your child, How to go from Relaxed hair to Natural Hair, Why you shouldn’t put Essential oils in your bathwater, Shea Butter talk at the Global Shea Alliance Conference, Accra – 2016, Bitter Kola Nut – benefits to health and more, Naturals In the City 12, NITC12 – Save the date, Honey – How Can I tell it is Authentic? Thanks for the info ! They are from the same family. Recently On my way back from a friends place just behind Lagos state university, I happened to pass by a mini leafy vegetable plantation very close to the main road filled with lots of indigenous leafy vegetables and herbs Nigeria. Thanks for the educative post. Shepherd Purse is the search that brought me to this site, Pls, what is Yoruba name for comfrey is very urgent. The authors noted that some people already use oregano leaves and oil to manage high blood sugar levels. As rich of antioxidants oregano is good in fighting cancerous cells and some studies have proven that adding oregano as daily diet could decrease the risk of breast cancer suffered after menopause. please e-mail me at dobbyssignature@gmail.com. Apr 19, 2014 - Explore DobbysSignature ﮩــ ™'s board "Nigerian leafy Vegetables", followed by 605 people on Pinterest. nwaoma osiso, NigerianDictionary.com is a social media network for Nigerian Languages and Culture, where you can post, discover and share Nigerian videos, pictures, words, pronunciations & translations in Nigerian Languages (currently Hausa, Igbo, Pidgin, Yoruba), You can find also find Nigerian comedy, jokes, proverbs, traditional dances, baby names, news, food, and other Nigeria related content. I was told that by the seller when i bought it. 15, "mentha", is "spearmint" in English. busybody. +234 909 213 2141 you can easily get lalle seeds from muslims of old muslim homes in nigeria and the arab world. They are different even in physical appearance. The antifungal and antiseptic are effective to treat skin conditions while antioxidants are essential to keep the skin cells healthy and promote the cells regenerations. I buy essential oils and plant extracts any time I travel as I make my own skin care, but I am interested in learning about more indigenous herbs. Healthy Kitchen Tips That Make It Easier To... Nestlé Nigeria Improves livelihoods in its communities. Gallic is Alubosa ayu, What of turmeric I need it urgently it name in hausa. My oga who did her phd in Yoruba has a book that contains the Yoruba names of many plants with their English and botanical names. If you like oils and essential oils, bring those too as they may be difficult to find here. Hello there, You have done a fantastic job. it is a fantastic source of protein for me and I use it everywhere. It's not indigenous to Nigeria. Thanks Lady Tee. Thanks. I need it like seriously. Oregano is part of herbaceous plant that is also used as traditional herbal medicine and traditional people used to use oregano to keep away pests and bugs by utilizing its strong aroma. A scallion is one of the various Allium species, all of which have hollow green leaves (like the common onion), but which lack a fully developed root bulb. Horse radish moringa stem ke! Reply. It contains iron and iodine. the yoruba for milk is wara.

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