SOME NATURAL DRUGS USED BY
OUR ANCESTORS ALSO USEFUL NOW WITH ZERO SIDE EFFECTS
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MORINGA
Moringa leaves mostly known
as (zogale) can be used to combat anaemia, and it is well known to consumed in
northern Nigeria and the rest of African countries.
· GINGER
This is used as spices for cooking many delicacies and sometimes used in tea. Our ancestors mostly used this to combat stomach disorder.
· TUMERIC
Tumeric is a powerful
antioxidant, because of this turmeric is useful to detoxifies liver and kidney.
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SOURSOP
This is a large acidic
custard apple with white fibrous flesh.
Soursop and some other fruits can be used to treat cancer.
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KOLANUT
This is a small evergreen African tree cultivated in the tropics, whose seed contain caffeine which is stimulant or energy giving. Kolanut is chewed by many in Nigerians and the rest countries. The extract from kolanut can be used in producing cola drinks. Kolanut is a powerful stimulant, Excess in kolanut or caffeine is dangerous to to health, a moderate amount is useful to health.
· BITTER LEAF
This is the powerful
antioxidant highly effective in controlling blood sugar, also detoxifies liver
and kidney. It is useful in making soup delicacies. It has other health benefit
like controlling insomnia and in ability to sleep.
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HONEY/LEMON
Honey can be used with lemon
to fight cough and cold. It is also useful in many other ways for health
benefit like insomnia.
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GARLIC
This is the natural potent anti biotic with antibacterial and antiviral properties. It is popularly used as spice in cooking. The active ingredient in garlic is alicin. It can also be used to prevent or combat cancer and treat common cold or flu.
· NEEM/DONGONYARO
A tropical old world tree
which yields mahogany like wood, oil, medicinal product, and insecticide. Neem
contain active ingredient called quinine. The extract is commonly used to treat
malaria.
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