The nut is derived from the evergreen kola tree, which grows in Africa’s rainforests. White shells enclose the seeds or kola nuts inside the star-shaped fruits of the tree. It is a significant cultural emblem for many ethnic groups in Nigeria. It’s presented as a gift during weddings, funerals, and naming rituals, as well as […]
What is Chili Pepper? Chili pepper possesses anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory characteristics, as well as anti-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory properties for rheumatism, stiff joints, bronchitis and chest colds with cough and headache, arthritis, cardiac arrhythmias, and stomachic properties. Standard capsaicin, pharmaceutically produced gels, lotions, and plasters, essential oils extracted from pods, a powder made by smashing pods, […]
Pepper has long been farmed and used in Eritrea and other parts of Africa, and it is an integral element of the Eritrean culinary tradition. Eritrean pepper germplasm was discovered to be quite diverse, allowing it to be used for a variety of reasons. Pepper is well-known for its nutritional worth, health advantages, and therapeutic […]
Traditional Health Benefits of Bitter Kola Bitter kola, also known as Garcinia kola, is a widely grown plant in Central and Western Africa. It has a long history of uses in traditional African medicine and is believed to offer numerous health benefits. Bitter kola contains various nutrients, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, […]
Sorghum is high in several nutrients, including B vitamins, which are important for metabolism, nerve cell formation, and hair and skin health. It’s also high in magnesium, a mineral that plays a role in bone development, heart health, and over 600 metabolic activities in the body, including energy synthesis and protein metabolism. Sorghum is also […]
What is Cashew Nut Kernels? The cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale) is a tropical evergreen tree that produces the cashew seed and the cashew apple accessory fruit. The tree can grow as high as 14 m (46 ft), but the dwarf cultivars, growing up to 6 m (20 ft), prove more profitable, with earlier maturity and […]
If you believe that farmers are always suffering as a result of droughts, debts, and unpredictable rainfall, you need to think again. Even small-scale farmers may now make more money from their traditional farming operations. In agriculture, there are a variety of ways to make a good living. If you want to pursue a career […]
What is Shea Nut? The shea tree (also called Vitellaria paradoxa) is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree that grows to a height of 15-25 m. The leaves are arranged in a spiral form and are mostly in dense clusters at branch terminals. The fruit of the shea tree is initially green in colour but […]
What is Bitter (Garcinia) Kola? Bitter Kola (also called Garcinia kola) is an edible seed, which belongs to a unique group of plants that help organisms to adapt to stress by influencing multiple regulatory systems responsible for stimulus–response coupling such as the immune system and act also as a general anti-infective agent. G. kola, commonly […]
What is Kola Nut? The kola nut is a caffeine-rich nut found on evergreen Cola trees, mainly Cola acuminata and Cola nitida species. Cola acuminata is a 20-meter-tall evergreen tree with long, ovoid leaves that are pointed at both ends and have a leathery texture. The flowers are cream with purplish-brown striations, and the fruit […]