@NGOENYI CONTEST FOR AFRICAN WOMEN;5 NATURAL REMEDIES KNOWN TO WHICH WOMEN CAN USE FOR THEIR HEALTH AND THAT OF THEIR HOME //20% SP GES TO STEEM WOMENS CLUB #CLUB5050

Good evening dear steem women, hope you are all doing well, I am happy to be here today and to share in this wonderful contest. thank you @ngoenyi for this contest, I am a big fan of Herbal medicine and this contest has given me a chance to learn more from women all over Africa.

INTRODUCTION
Herbs have existed as long as man, even longer. after the introduction of sin into the human race, humans began to get sick, as a result, the cure or management of these various sicknesses were derived from herbs some as experiments and some as knowledge passed from generation to generation. Today there are thousands of well-known herbs and their uses, but the fact is orthodox medicine has become a norm and so most of these herbs are under-exploited thus contests like this will benefit a lot of persons as they can easily find a cure to ailments with this knowledge of herbs. I will be sharing 5 herbs that are of benefit to the human body In support of this contest.

• SCENT LEAF

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Scientific name: Ocimum gratissimum
Yoruba name: Effirin
Igbo name: Nshianwu
Ibibio name: nntong

Mixture: pound or grind fresh leaves of the scent leaves together about 10 leaves are ok for a cup pound or crush with hands and when the juice starts forming add half a standard cup of water and half a slice of lime and drink, you can also take it without the lime.

-Medicinal use: The leaves of scent leaves are commonly used for the treatment of diarrhea and stomach ache.

Side effects: Common side effects are weight loss and low blood pressure, so please take the suggested dose or visit a herbal doctor for a suggestion.

-Who can take it and who cannot
All adults and children from one year of age can take this but please note that usage for children differs so just a little of the extract will do. Babies can take it too but it has to be recommended by a professional as excess can lead to the development of jaundice, liver damage, kidney damage, and vomiting.
Pregnant women should eat scent leaves only as food, please do not drink this mixture as it can lead to involuntary abortion.

Experience
I have used it severally for stomach issues and it works, others have found it useful too.

• HIBISCUS FLOWER

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Scientific name: Hibiscus sabdariffa
Common name: Zobo

-How to mix
simply boil dry hibiscus flower in a large pot, add fruits like pineapple and oranges to the boiling mixture to give it flavor add ginger or garlic as preferred to enrich it, cool, and drink. It can also be taken plain without any additives.

• Medicinal uses
  Decoction of its wine-colored flower protects from chances of prostate cancer, reduces high blood pressure, fights anemia, and boosts immunity.

• Side effects
  Involuntary abortion for pregnant women, weight loss, and excess can cause stomach aches, vomiting.

• who is eligible to drink and who is not
  Everyone except pregnant women. children are to take little amount too.

Experience
I take it as an immune booster and it is fantastic, I add a lot of healthy flavors o the drink is always delicious.

• MORINGA
  
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• How to mix
  Get a cup full of moringa leaves and boil, crush a cup and add warm water to it then drain out the water and take a glass daily. You can also squeeze out the fresh juice and take it out chew the leaves

-Medicinal uses
Moringa works well in the treatment of various health conditions including; Anemia, Arthritis and joint pains, Asthma, Cancer, Constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Epilepsy, Headache, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Stomach pain, Stomach, and intestinal ulcers. Treatment of some infections (bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections), treatment of malaria and typhoid.

-Side effects
The roots and root bark contain toxic substances so ensure not to take these, overdose can weigh down the liver and kidney so take a recommended dose.

-who can take moringa
children and adults who are under medication should not take moringa except by recommendation from a professional. Others can take.

Experiences; I have used moringa for malaria and typhoid treatment and t works well, other friends and family have testified to its uses for treatment of other conditions mentioned above.

BITTER LEAF

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• How to mix them
  One of the well-known herbs is the bitter leaf. You can either chew on the tender stem or the stalk of the leaf and swallow its bitterness or you can pound the leaves and squeeze out the green juice from the leaves, this part is very bitter but potent. Put half a tumbler or three spoons of the juice in a small cup, add a pinch of salt to it and drink it all for stomach ache and half a glass for worm expedition.

• Medicinal uses
  Relieves stomach ache and expels worm.

• Side effects
  It has no known side effect on humans when consumed in moderation, but like every other medicinal plant or substance, an overdose could lead to some kind of damage or reaction by the body like vomiting.

Who is eligible to use and who's not?
Everyone can take it including pregnant and lactating women. children's doses should be regulated and in small quantities.

Experience; I have found it useful in containing both stomach aches and worms

GARLIC AND GINGER

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How to mix
combine these two roots and boil in a cup or two of water depending on quantity, bring to a boil and drink a cub every morning and evening for 3 days.

Medicinal uses
Cures a common cold, boots the immune system, and increases fertility for women.

Side effect
excess could lead to kidney damage.

Who can drink
Everyone can, children and pregnant women should eat only food quantity that means they can't drink the tea.

Experience; very effective for the treatment of cold, I have used it severally other uses have been confirmed by friends neighbors, and family.

DISCLAIMER
These suggestions do not come as a professional prescription, thus consult a professional before use and application.

CONCLUSION
Herbal medicine should be embraced and exploited, though it should be with caution. Thank you.

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