EATING RIGHT! THE BENEFITS OF SCENT LEAVES (NCHANWU)

We have so many plants in Nigeria that are beneficial to our health and skin. Yes, we are indeed blessed.

I was never a fan of vegetables when I was growing up. I remember pushing those dark-green leaves to a corner so I can eat my meal peacefully.

If you still do that, you are missing out on some great health benefits.

Do you know scent leaf?

Scent leaves in Igbo is called Nchanwu, in Yoruba, it is called Efirin and in Hausa, it is called Daidoya.

Also known as Basil and its botanical name is Ocimum gratissimum

HEALTH BENEFITS

For those suffering from malaria and fever; scent leaves contain a substance called antipyretic which is very effective in treating fever and malaria.

- Boil scent leaves as tea and drink the extract while warm before going to bed.

It's also useful as a pain reliever. Scent leaves have the same effectiveness as Ibuprofen and Aspirin. This herb has elements that prevent injury in the body.

Antifungal, Antibacterial and Antiseptic are highly present in the extract of scent leaves. It can be used as an antibiotic, as it treats infections that are caused by bacteria or fungal. Squeezed scent leaves can be applied on the skin directly for the treatment of ringworm and skin diseases.

Scent leaves can be used to treat oral infections such as bad breath and to also prevent tooth decay.

Scent leaves aids digestion especially to those who eat late at night. It also helps to manage weight.

Regular intake of herbal preparation made with scent leaf and bitter leaf can help stop the growth of breast, lung and prostate cancers as well as diabetes.

The scent leaves can be used for the treatment of severe headache and kidney infections.

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