Pharm Uchenna Adaobi Ufelle, Author at Pure Herbal Health

Herbs Superfoods

August 23, 2022

Black Seed (Nigella sativa L.)

Black seed has so many wonderful benefits for your health and beauty. Nature is very wonderful in helping creatures. Nature provides health solutions to mankind in various ways without upsetting the natural balance in the system. However, in modern times, more research is needed for a wider acceptance, for safety…

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Herbs

August 16, 2022

Aloe Vera – The Wonder Plant

Aloe vera (Aloe barbadenesis) is a succulent, cactus-like plant, belonging to the family Alliaceae. It grows in hot, dry climates. The plant can grow up to a height of 60-100cm, mature in 4-6 years and survives for a period of nearly 50 years under favourable conditions. There are over 500…

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Vitamins

August 16, 2022

Vitamin C, D, E – Health Benefits

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin. The body cannot make it on its own or keep a lot of it. The rest is excreted in the urine. This is why it is necessary to make a conscious effort to take supplements and fruits regularly to prevent…

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Herbs Superfoods

August 10, 2022

Moringa – The Complete Health Food

Moringa! Moringa! Moringa! the complete health food! Why do I refer to it as ‘the complete health food’? Well, this is actually my personal expression based on its completeness in delivering nutrition and also medicinal benefits. Some refer to it as ‘the Miracle tree’! It is commonly known as the…

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Superfoods

August 10, 2022

Okra – A Super Health Food

Okra or Lady’s finger is a herbaceous, hairy, perennial flowering plant belonging to the Malvaceae family. It is a close relative to the hibiscus plant. It is a plant of tropical and warm climates and the plant is highly valued due to its green pods. It probably originated in Ethiopia…

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Herbs Superfoods

August 6, 2022

Garlic – A Great Health Asset

Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is a perennial herb that shares some relationship with onions. The fully grown plant reaches about 50-60cm and bears underground bulbous root having about 8 -20 segments that as known as cloves, which constitute the edible part. Classification There are about 11 different horticultural groups due…

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Herbs

August 5, 2022

Leaf of Life – Benefits and More

The leaf of life is nature’s gift to humanity! It is popularly called miracle leaf because of its widespread use in traditional medicine across different cultures. It is equally known as life plant, Goethe plant, the Mexican love plant, Cathedral bell. The scientific name is Bryophyllum pinnatum. It is a…

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Herbs

July 28, 2022

Bitter Leaf 101: The Essential Guide to Its Benefits

Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) is a perennial shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of about 2-5m. It is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is an herb that is indigenous to Africa and grows in most parts of sub-Saharan Africa. In the East African country…

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Herbs Superfoods

July 21, 2022

Fenugreek Seeds – Benefits and Side Effects

Fenugreek Seeds have so many uses in folk medicine and in recent years, fenugreek has been used in alternative and Chinese medicine to treat skin conditions and many other diseases. The seeds are solid – rhomboidal, 3-5mm long, and 2mm thick. They are hard pebble-like. The color is yellowish brown or light…

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Vitamins

June 14, 2022

VITAMIN K, CHOLINE, COENZYME Q10 – USES, SOURCES AND DEFICIENCIES

VITAMIN K Vitamin K is actually a group of compounds. They are fat soluble. Vitamin K plays a key role in blood clotting thereby preventing excessive bleeding. The most important of these compounds are vitamin K1(phylloquinone) and vitamin K2(menaquinones). Vitamin k1 is primarily found in leafy green vegetables, while vitamin…

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