Prekese, scientifically named Tetrapleura tetraptera, is a unique plant species from the pea family. Native to the lush regions of West Tropical Africa, this plant is revered for its culinary uses and exceptional medicinal properties. This article aims to enlighten you about the health benefits of prekese, a natural remedy that
Last week, Cameroon became the first African country to receive the Mosquirix malaria vaccine for use as a fully tested preventative in a wide range of health facilities. A shipment containing more than 331,000 doses arrived yesterday at the airport in the capital, Yaoundé. The vaccine was successfully tested on
Cloves are the dried flower buds of the clove tree, scientifically known as Syzygium aromaticum. Although they have been used for many purposes, they are commonly used as a spice for foods because of their aromatic taste. Over the years, cloves have also been used in traditional medicine. In this
Oil spills occur when crude oil or its products (petrol, kerosene), escape from where they have been contained, such as pipeline or oil well, into the environment. This usually occurs by accident or by acts of sabotage. Oil spills are a serious environmental concern, due to the effect it has
Breadfruit is a tropical fruit from the mulberry family, and it has a striking resemblance with a Jackfruit, but breadfruit is not a jackfruit. This fruit comes from a flowering tree scientifically known as ‘Artocarpus Altillis’. It is a large fruit that green outside and yellow inside. Breadfruit can be used
Tom Tom sweets are popular cough drops and throat lozenges known for their soothing properties and refreshing flavors. It is an elliptical, black and white candy, with strong menthol flavour. The sweet has been around for decades now and has evolved into a sort of icon here in Nigeria. It
Drinking alcohol is a common pastime for many people, but consuming too much can have serious health consequences. While moderate alcohol consumption may have some health benefits, such as lowering the risk of heart disease, drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can lead to a variety of problems. By drinking excessively,
Scientifically known as Parkia biglobosa, locust bean is an aromatic local seasoning widely used in preparing soups and stews across in West Africa. It is called ‘iru‘ by Yorubas, ‘ogiri‘ by Igbos, and ‘dawa dawa’ by Hausas. It is also known as Irú or Eware among the Edo people of Nigeria. Locust beans are cultivated
When most people hear the word ‘exercise,’ they imagine it only has to do with shedding weight or building muscles. But that is far from the truth, as exercises benefit more than just the body. How Exercise Balances, Heals & … How Exercise Balances, Heals & Improves Brain Function Physical
Uda seed or Negro pepper is an aromatic spice commonly used in flavouring foods in certain parts of the world, including Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, Brazil, among others. The botanical name of uda seed (negro pepper) is Xylopia aethiopica from the Annonaceae family. It is called uda in Igbo language, and eeru alamo in Yoruba language. In some
