Plants, Our Most Powerful Thaumaturgists

Nuphar Lutea (Toflagbin-gbin, Tobouda; Water lily) has astringent, sedative, antispasmodic, antifungal, anti-dandruff and antidotal activities thanks to its tannins and alkaloids. Phyllanthus niuri (Hlinwé; Little white tamarind) is effective against gonorrhea, malaria, diarrhea, dysentery, stomach ache, jaundice, otitis, snake bites, edema, measles and amenorrhea. Chenopodium ambrosioides (Magbehazonde) has antipyretic, vermifuge, antispasmodic, stomachic, anthelmintic and carminative properties. As a poultice, it treats wounds, purulent pimples, skin ulcers, edema and tetanus, flatulence, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, chorea, hysteria, catarrh, asthma, influenza, stomachaches and internal hemorrhaging after a fall. Allium cepa (Massa, Ayoman; Onion) fights diarrhea, bee stings, coughs, earaches and scurvy. It lowers cholesterol and blood sugar levels. It contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5 and E. Cyperus esculentus (Fio; Yellow nutsedge) is an aphrodisiac, stimulant, laxative...