Scent Leaf

Description

It’s popular in Nigeria as it can be easily cultivated anywhere. The Yoruba’s call it “Efirin”, the Igbos “Nchuawu”, Hausa’s “Daidoya”, Edo’s “Aramogbo”, Ibibios “Ntonng” and some parts of Ijaw call it “Ekeni.” So if you didn’t know t as scent leaf, you probably must have heard one of these names. Scent leaf is not just popular alone for the uniqueness it adds to the taste of meals, it’s also known for its health benefits. It is rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium and vitamin A. The oils from scent leaf is known to possess some antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial properties no wonder they are called the ‘fever’ leaf. It fights against cold and catarrh, that is why pepper soup and scent leaf is that comfort meal when cold attacks. It can also be used to cure stomach illnesses like cholera, dysentery etc. when mashed into a paste, it is good for skin care and fights skin conditions like ringworm. Menstrual cramps? Brew it into a tea and it’ll help with the pain. Now you see why we called it the ultimate?