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Cardamom and Your Health
By Chisom Ibemere
Cardamom is a spice with an intense, slightly sweet flavor that some people compare to…
Hidden Benefits of Pineapple Crown
The pineapple crown is the spiky, green leaves that grow at the top of a pineapple fruit. While often discarded,…
Castor Oil and Its Health Benefits
By Chisom Ibemere
The castor plant is a flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family scientifically known as…
“Ocimum Gratissimum: Nature’s Pharmacy in Your Backyard”
By Grace Ademulegun
Clove basil, African basil, and wild basil are other names for Ocimum gratissimum, also…
Purslane, Vitamins-packed Plant
By Chisom Ibemere
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is also known as pigweed. It is a leafy green succulent plant…
Unveiling the Healing Secrets of Khaya Ivorensis
By Grace Ademulegun
The tall giants of West Africa's lush, colourful rainforests serve as guardians of the…
Study Lists Health Benefits of Increased Water Intake
By Abbas Nazil
A recent systematic review published in JAMA Network Open has highlighted the health…
Health and Nutritional Benefits of Cocoa Leaves
BY CHISOM IBEMERE
Cocoa leaves come from the Theobroma cacao tree, the same plant that produces cocoa beans…
Medicinal Power of Cinchona Bark
By Grace Ademulegun
Cinchona is believed to derive its name from the Countess of Chinchon, wife of a Spanish…
Harmattan: CAMIC Proffers Preventive Measures to Respiratory Ailments
By Obiabin Onukwugha
As the harmattan season sets in, an environmental advocacy body, Climate Africa Media…
