Scent leaf plant.
July. 24, 2020
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View pictures in App save up to 80% data. Scent leaf is a powerful medicinal plant that have been proven to treat many health issues. Scent leaf is scientifically known as "Ocimum gratissimum" or "Clove Brazil" and locally known as "efirin" in Yoruba, "nchanwu" in Igbo and "daidoya" in Hausa.
The nutrients found in Scent leaf are:
- Calcium;
- Phosphorus;
- Iron;
- Potassium;
- Carbon;
- Vitamin A.
The extract/juice in Scent leaf is "aqueos" . Ocimum gratissimum leaf contains phytochemicals that have antibacterial properties. Scent leaf juice acts as an antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial.
Scent leaf can be used for the treatment and cure of the following illnesses below :
1. Scent leaf treats diarrhoea ( stooling), vomiting and stomach ache.
Preparation:
✓ Wash and squeeze out the juice/extract of the scent leaf.
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✓ Add little salt and drink.
2. Scent leaf treats Urinary infection, gonorrhea infection, vaginal douches, etc.
3. It kills bacterias such as staphylococcus aureus, candida albicans, etc.
4. Scent leaf is used for the treatment of antifungal infections like eczema, ring worm , boil, rashes, etc.
Preparation:
✓ Wash the affected area with clean water;
✓ Scrub and squeeze out the scent leaf extract and apply on the skin disease.
5. It serves as pain relief for ear ache and suppress ear infection.
Preparation:
✓ Squeeze scent leaf extract into the ear three times daily for 3 days.
6. For the treatment of pile/ haemorrhoid.
Preparation:
✓ Drink scent leaf extract and apply on the anus.
7. It aids digestion- relief bloating in the stomach and avoid constipation.
8. It treats cold and fever.
Preparation:
✓ Add scent leaf juice/ extract in a hot lemon grass juice and drink three times daily for 3 days.
9. It treats sore throat.
Preparation:
✓ Mix scent leaf extract with hot water and drink three times daily for 3 days.
10. It treats cough and catarrh.
Preparation:
✓ Boil scent leaf with water and drink like tea three times daily for 3 days.
11. Scent leaf are also used to eliminate mouth odour/ bad breath.
Preparation:
✓ Use the stem of the scent leaf as chewing stick morning and night before brushing.
Other benefit of scent leaf is that it acts as mosquito repellents. The strong fragrance in scent leaf chase away mosquitoes and flies.
Preparation:
✓ Sun dry the scent leaf thoroughly and burn it. The incense that comes out of the burning dry leaf will help chase flies and mosquitoes.
Warning: Scent leaf is not to be consumed by pregnant women as it may cause miscarriage.