Fresh bitter leaves next to a glass of bitter leaf tea with a slice of lime on the side.

Bitter Leaf

BySam

Bitter leaf may taste bitter, but its healing power is sweet. – African Quote Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) is a plant deeply rooted in African traditions, particularly in Nigeria and Ghana, where it is cherished for its medicinal properties and culinary significance. Known locally as Ewuro in Nigeria, Shiwaka by the Hausa, and Anwonwon in…

Bitter kola, seeds and chewing sticks made from the tree.

Bitter kola

BySam

Bitter kola, known as ‘nature’s Viagra,’ is a powerful aphrodisiac with a long history of use in enhancing male fertility and sexual health. – Popular African Quote Bitter kola (Garcinia kola) is a small tree native to West and Central Africa, revered for its medicinal properties and cultural significance. The tree produces small, round fruits…

piles/kooko showing bloody stool and rectal prolapse

Kooko

BySam

Piles, though uncomfortable and sometimes painful, are a manageable condition with a variety of treatment options available. They should never be seen as the end of the road.

Neem leaves and twigs with mashed leaves in a white bowl

Neem

BySam

Neem is highly valued for its extensive medicinal properties and use as a natural pesticide. Its notable properties have earned it a revered place in Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine. In the Twi language of the people of Ghana, it is called Gyeene-Gyeene, and it is known scientifically as Azadirachta indica.