This is highly appreciated !!! me. I’d definitely appreciate it. If you know the health benefits of herbal chamomile tea and then the benefits of chamomile are similarly the same. Ghana Organic Bay Leaves Directory provides list of Made in Ghana Organic Bay Leaves Products supplied by reliable Ghana Organic Bay Leaves … Take it orally. Pls, what is Yoruba name for “Garden cress seed” ? Negro pepper is called Hwentia or Ahentia in Twi and Soh in Ga. 4. It tastes very hot and also is good for steaming chicken or fish. Kola nut, Igbo name= oji. I appreciate your effort to give us local names of all these plants. However, they yield leaves which are much greener than the standard cabbage. Castor oil Well done sir. It's important to remember that only the green leaves are edible. Quick response will be appreciated. Argan tree is native to Morocco, we do not have Argan Tree in Nigeria, However the oil and seeds are available by suppliers who import them from morroco. new tto everything. Admin please point of correction. Thanks. The local name for mint leaves in Ghana is called Nunum in Twi It can be chewed raw or included in meals or remedies. It also goes by the names Senegal pepper, Ethiopian pepper, and Moor pepper. Hamza please do you know sandalwood in hausa? The popular local name .thanks, flaxseed is not indigenous to us , hence we have no local name for it, evening admin what is cummin seed called in youruba or Hausa, pls help me with Hausa name of African plum, pls I want to know the Hausa name of African plum, what is wormwood in local dilect,hausa,igbo or yoruba, What is lavender leaf called in Yoruba, Igbo. Palm wine is called Manya Nkwu or Manya Ngwo depending on where it was taken; Palm tree or Palm wine tree. yes it available, the fruit we call FRUIT growing up is Almond, the seed in it is where the oil is extracted from, I want to know more on almonds, pls I am Yoruba from south west Nigeria. it helps a lot. Bitter leaf has numerous medicinal values and benefits to human health and lifestyle. The oil from Mint leaves is a component of most herbal toothpaste. and what is the local name for maca. In fact, cocoyam or taro leaves are widely used in West Africa. Yams are perennial herbaceous vines cultivated for the consumption of their starchy tubers in many temperate and tropical regions, especially in Africa, South America and the Caribbean, Asia, and Oceania. share this website with my Facebook group. ) who passed on some incredible spicing tricks and local spices down to me. The little research which has been carried out relates these greens to the cabbage family. Please what is the Yoruba name for beetroot or red beet? OK, but where can I get the fenugreek seed in Lagos. it made sourcing for it more easy for me. To begin with, Parsley is a biennial plant that is widely grown in the Mediterranean, Europe, and America although it is also grown in other parts of the world including Ghana – in equatorial, tropical and sub-tropical areas. Yam is the common name for some plant species in the genus Dioscorea (family Dioscoreaceae) that form edible tubers. The arena hopes for more passionate writers like you who However, these climate hardy crops grow in abundance and are slowly being recognized as the king of greens and a source of food security. Mint leaf (Ewe minti) The leaves of Mint are tender can be used in several ways. Nicewrite up,pls what is funegreek seed called in yoruba and igbo? Hi I am so delighted I found your site, I really found you by mistake, while I was browsing on Askjeeve for something else, Anyways I am here now and would just like to say cheers for a fantastic post and a all round There is also another type of parsley known as turnip-rooted (or Hamburg) that is cultivated for its roots, which resemble salsify and burdock. Today, we wish to set the record straight and let you know the correct English names of some of these things. What is the Yoruba name for persimmon leaf? Pls what’s the Yoruba name for red beet or beet plant? 7. I simply couldn’t depart your site prior to suggesting that I actually enjoyed the standard info a person provide on your visitors? 6. Bitter leaf botanically called Vernonia amygdalina is a healthy sour vegetable that is majorly grown in the western and southern part of Nigeria, West Africa. African countries like Nigeria, Ghana and Cameroun use Ocimum gratissimum (scent leaf) for both nutritional and medicinal purposes. have saved it and also included your RSS feeds, so when I have time I will be back to read Hello please what is Flaxseed in Yoruba please it’s important and urgent. Please respond. Great Job admin. The leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable relish but are also known to have medicinal uses and ayurvedic properties. Spider flower leaves are known as nyevhe or runi in Zimbabwe, mgagani in Tanzania, and musambe in Portuguese-speaking Angola. it is eaten fried with ashes and the shell is broken by placing the edges in between teeth to remove the edible part..It is a climber crop. Please what are the names of these leaves in Igbo Lauguage; Red Clover, Nettles, Red Raspberry as well as Flax seed. The team typically replies in a few minutes. These are better known as delele in Zambia and Botswana, murere in Kenya, derere in Zimbabwe, and molokhia in Egypt and other North African countries. palmetto,dandelion root,licorire….thanks, Most of the hers you listed are not indeginous to Africa hence not they do not have a local name. Please what is the name of jojoba in hausa. Mint leaf, Yoruba name= Ewo Robb. You can definitely see your expertise in the artice you write. Nice job here. Ethiopians use this plant as a substitute for hops to brew local beer. whoah this weblog is great i really like reading your articles. You can also check out our other articles, hi, please what is cilantro herb in yoruba, Cilantro is the same as coriander leaf. 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In fact, cocoyam or taro leaves are widely used in West Africa. Please what is the yoruba name of this, Golden Seal, phyllanthus, Amarus and wild letus. Its main action is to normalize hormones in the body. Often referred to as "African vegetables" at local open-air markets or roadside stalls, these vegetables have often been dismissed as a "low class" or peasant food. enjoyed browsing your weblog posts. Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Food / What Is KALE Leaf Called In Nigeria Local Market And Dialect? And not scent leaf= Afirin. Thanks. Really… Can anyone justify this, so we can add it to the list, What is the local name for chia seed here in Nigeria, Please what is the Yoruba name for Lavender oil, Wat is fenugreek in yoruba pls. And not camwood/red sandalwood= osun. Nice! Thanks, Good work but I can’t still find the Yoruba name for red lentil, Plz what flower pupa called in English and aju mbaise leave in yoruba, pls thanks for all this info…but what clove powder called in Yoruba language… thanks, Very educative. Please admin what’s fenugreek in youruba? Mondia, also known as White's ginger (Apocynaceae), is native to Ghana, where its climbing form is notable for large, heart-shaped leaves and clusters of yellow and purplish-red flowers. She would patiently tell me the name of each and show how to use them and on what. You understand, a lot of individuls Please I’m still searching for the local name of Jujube leaves in Yoruba as I’m not familiar with the picture I saw on google. Black seed is Cumin. African common names include grawa (Amharic), ewuro (Yoruba), etidot (Efik), onugbu (Igbo), ityuna (Tiv), oriwo (Edo), Awɔnwono (Akan), chusar-doki or shuwaka (Hausa… The English name for Alasa is the AFRICAN STAR FRUIT. Camwood=Osun, Sandalwood=Iyere osun. What is horse radish root called in yoruba? Thanks a lot. I as well amm an aspiring blog writer but I’m still What is yoruba names for asparagus leaf.May be two or three names, What is barley seed in Yoruba and where can I get it, Please what is the Yoruba name for parsley. coffee. - Food - Nairaland. BITTER GUARD. Nunum is a popular Ghanaian herb that is included in remedies or chewed raw due to it’s amazing health of mint include; Promotes Digestion, helps in weight loss, Improves Oral health, quick and effective remedy for nausea. Please I’m still searching for the local name of Jujube leaves in Yoruba as I’m not familiar with the picture I saw on google. pls i’ll like to know the yoruba name for fennel asap. Dr.sik. The spice has medicinal uses due to its microbial properties. Also, thanks for allowing me to comment! just tumble on this blog tonight,pls admin keep up the good job. Licorice In Francophone Africa, cocoyam leaf stew is referred to as sauce feuilles . African greens are vast in variety and come from different orders of the plant kingdom. Thanks for the exposition.God bless you. I need this reply. It is also used to remove poison and thorns from the body. Chamomile – Matricaria chamomilla Chamomile is one of the herbs commonly consumed in the form of chamomile tea. Kindly bail me out. What is fenugreek seed in yoruba1) Fenugreek seed, 2) Fenel seed, 3) Black Cummin seed, 4) Olive oil, 5) Almond oil. PLEASE WHAT IS THE YORUBA NAME OF RASPBERRY LEAVE.THANKS, local potash is cocoa pod or plaintain pod used to make African black soap, Potash can also be akanwu in igbo kanwn or James in yoruba, What is the igbo name of flaxseed? The Yorubas call it Ewe minti. thank you. whats apricot in yoruba, and did you have? yyour efforts and I am waiting for your further post thanks once Rugare, covo, rape, choumoellier or chomolia, and Ethiopian mustard greens are the names commonly used for greens in Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Tanzania. 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