Health Benefits of Scent Leaves
Scent leaf, also known as Ocimum gratissimum or basil is a native of Ghana, Nigeria, and other regions of Africa and Asia. It is the most prevalent member of the genus Ocimum and comes from the family Labiatae.
Uses ~ Healing Powers of Scent Leaf in Nigeria
Tea made from scent leaf has been used as a treatment for digestive issues, including gastroenteritis. Cold and flu symptoms can be reduced by chewing on the leaves.
The leaves can be boiled with honey or ginger to cure bronchitis, cough, colds, and influenza.
Scent leaf juice, when squeezed, can be consumed to stop stools from coming up.
The best results can be obtained by adding salt or lime, which improves the taste and reduces unneeded bowel movements.
The local dish “Ofe Akwu,” pepper soups, porridge yams, jollof rice, “Ukwa,” and many others call for it as an ingredient.
The Benin people utilize it much more to prepare soups like “Ogbono” and “Egusi.” It is best known for producing a variety of delicacies.

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