Greetings my people.. I'm here again with a little knowledge to share...scent leaf which is popularly know as nchanwu,, with a botanical name OCIMUM gratissimum..
it also have different name in various local dialects.. just in my dialect,we call it,ahigbo..
Scent leaf has immeasurable benefits.it is high in calcuim, iron, potassium, carbon and vitamin A .the oil from scent leaf is scientifically proven to possess antiseptics, antibacterial and anti fungal activities....
Health benefits of SCENT LEAF
Treatment of fungal infections:
scent leaf crushed and applied to skin infections is a Known remedy for the treatment of fungal infections.the liquid extract can also cure cold and catarrh.
Repair smoking damages:
scent leaf can also repair damages caused by smoking nicotine.it is said to be able to reduce nicotine content in the body.
Infertility issues:
Scent leave can help a man treat premature ejaculation.it's arginine content has proven to help maintain optimum penile health.also, the content epigenin fenkhona and eugenol in scent leaf can facilitate erection..
Mosquito repellent:
Allow the scent leaf to dry up under the sun,then burn it.it will serve as a powerful mosquito repellent..
Pain relief:
The liquid extract is used for treating ear ache and colon pains
Digestive health:
it can help relief bloating and also help you Digest your meals on time..it can also help with bowl evacuation..
Milk production:
scent leaf can also help with the production of more milk.if you are having issues with the little quality of milk you are making, scent leaf can help a lot.
In summary, scent leave is indeed a great remedy of lots of diseases, infection and others...it can be used to treat oral infection,it kills all bacteria in the mouth and also tooth decay and bad breath.it can be used in treating fever, cold and catarrh.it can also be useful in treating skin diseases and ringworm..
Scent leaf seed help in treatment of urinary infection, vaginal douches and vaginitis..it is a useful medication for people living with HIV and AIDS..it prevents cancer and reduces cholesterol.it also lowers blood sugar level and protect pancreas cell that produce insulin in diabetes mellitus.
Note: Pregnant women are not advised to use scent leaf..
Thanks for going through my write up
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All photos were taken with my phone by me..