Ogirisi (botanical name: Newbouldia laevis) is a plant that is native to Africa but can be found in other parts of the world. The name ‘Ogirisi’ is an Igbo name. The Yorubas call it ‘Ewe Akoko’ while it is called ‘Aduruku’ in Hausa. The plant has dark shiny leaves with purple flowers, and the plant…
Bitter kola and honey is one mixture that seems a bit ironic. Bitter kola, as you would have deduced from the name, has a very bitter taste. Honey, as you know it, is a very sweet substance. So, mixing the two is something that seems very unusual yet rewarding. Bitter kola and honey are two…
Every day, we have to deal with waste in and around the home. The troubling thing is that there seems to be no way to get rid of them. Instead, day after day, we continue to pile up waste until it becomes a problem. The kind of world we live in today and the lifestyle…
Aju Mbaise is a herb containing the bark, leaves, and roots from 5 different plants, including ginger, uda (Negro pepper), and uziza. It is used in the production of pepper soup or other types of concoctions and is taken for its many health benefits. Aju Mbaise means “wrap from Mbaise.” Mbaise is a village in…
Herbs are plants with leaves, seeds, or flowers that are used for flavoring food, medicine, or fragrances. These particular plants are known for their versatile nature as they can be used in preparing meals, cosmetic products, traditional medicines. Nigeria has one of the largest collections of herbs and medicinal plants in the world, all of…
