Steemit Engagement Challenge Season 8 Week 2 : My Traditional Medicine

I would be participating once again in this great community, precisely the Steemit Engagement Challenge Season 8 Week 2 I heartily welcome you to my blog while appreciating the organizers for such an interesting challenge. I hope to reach a greater steemians through this opportunity.

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What are the names of traditional medicines in your country that you know

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My country Nigeria, situated in the African continent is rich in various natural herbs and medicinal plants which aid in healing of various sicknesses and other health complications too.

Here are names of some of traditional medicines in my country that I have known for a while now.

• Dogoyaro Herbal Decoction
• Aju-Mbaise herbal cocktail
• Ginger and Garlic Syrup
• Okro Smoothie
• Papaya leaf cocktail

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Share with us a traditional medicine recipe that you know, then write down the steps for making it

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I would be sharing details of the Dogoyaro Herbal Decoction

The herbal decoction has been proven to be highly efficient in curing diseases such as malaria, typhoid, catarrh and some other diseases. It is highly efficacious when taken properly.

Procedure

• STEP 1:
  Pluck fresh dogoyaro leaves for adequate concentration you need, say about 8 to 10 leaves too, fresh papaya leaves, ginger and garlic, lemon fruit, grape fruit and wash thoroughly.

• STEP 2:
  Cut the citrus fruits into quadrants, slice the ginger and garlic and chop the leaves into small pieces, boil the mixture over pure water for about 45 minutes.

• STEP 3:
  Allow to cool for about 15 minutes and drink about 50cl twice daily for about 4 days to see maximum results too.

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What are the uses(benefits) of this traditional medicine

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source^{special uses of traditional medicine}

There are special uses of these traditional medicine too. It has been known to be a remedy to various diseases too at little or no much cost too. I hope you enjoy them too.

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Dogoyaro Herbal Decoction

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The dogoyaro decoction is very special as it destroys traces of malaria, typhoid, cold and catarrh. It has been so useful to individuals residing in this area as it is quite cheap. You can use it to combat catarrh or cold too.

Moreso, after bringing it to a boil, pour in a little bucket, put your face against the steam evaporating and cover your head with a black clothe, a black absorbs heat. Stay in the heat for about 15 minutes, the cold and cough would immediately disappear. It is a proven approach and it remains wonderful.

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Aju-Mbaise Herbal Cocktail

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This traditional herbal cocktail is important as it aids in weight loss. Its target populace is obsessed and fat people who need to shed weight. It has also been proven to be responsible for removal of foetal debris after childbirth. This is a special decoction which is randomly used by the people to treat these complications.

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Ginger and Garlic Syrup

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The ginger and garlic syrup aids in detoxification of toxins in the gastrointestinal tract and also in the stomach of individuals with bowel complications. It calms the stomach and provides enabling environment for proper digestion in the body. It has been trusted by the people and it is very efficient when used.

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Okro Smoothie

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source^{The Okro smoothie, a medicinal decoction}

The Okro smoothie is a perfect blend of okro fruits, very important as it has been proven to boost fertility in females m, it has great synergy with ovaries, as it helps fertility in women to be boosted. It boosts ovulation and this helps the female in conception and increases fecundity for giving birth. It is important to take Okro smoothie after the menstrual cycle has elapsed.

Procedure : Soak Okro overnight and blend. Drink juice in the morning on empty stomach. Only fresh Okro fruits can be used and it must not be more than 24 hours after use.

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Papaya Leaf Herbal Cocktail

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This is a highly medicinal leaf as it is known to tackle diabetes, ulcer and a host of other diseases. It has also been proven to handle malaria and too. Tackling diabetes it regulates Insulin level in the blood sugar, thereby balancing the level of sugar in the blood. The wonders of the papaya cocktail is so great.

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Are there negative effects from it, if so please state any!

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The Aju-Mbaise is really wonderful but it is strictly for women that are not pregnant. It can alter the generic sequence of the foetus too and if take by pregnant women in large quantities can cause miscarriage too to them. It is really an avenue of weight loss in obsessed and fat people.

Moreso, the papaya and okro smoothie should be taken fresh, after about 24 hours it should be disposed and a new one prepared too. This are important facts to learn too.

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At the end of the discussion share your selfie with traditional medicine you made.

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Freshly purchased Aju-Mbaise when boiled for about 20 minutes yields required result too. I got this from a herbal market close to my home.

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Conclusion

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Traditional medicine is really important for treating various diseases and this has been a modern approach to treating chronic diseases which are highly expensive to handle in the hospitals and major medical centers.

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