Skin And Body Affairs

1) Henna dye paste prepared with 100g of Godrej henna (which contains Amla, Bhinghraj, and Brahmi for healthier, shinier hair) + 2 tablespoons of lemon juice + 1 cup of hot black tea (2 PG tips teabags in 2 cups of boiling hot water) and left overnight. 2) Washed my hair with a clarifying shampoo (Infusium) and wrapped in my old t-shirt to remove excess water.  3) Additives to the henna paste were 1/4cup of hot tea + 1 teaspoon of ginger powder + 1 tablespoon of Brillo extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) + 5 drops of peppermint essential oil. 4) The henna dye paste was applied with my fingers (I wore disposable gloves) and massaged in. No combing. I covered my hair with a plastic bag, then a shower cap and my black beanie for 8 hours. 5) Rinsed out the henna with lots of water, and used VO5 clarifying conditioner to co-wash.  6) Applied my moisturizing deep conditioner which was 1 small mashed and sieved overripe avocado + 1/4 cup of Greek yoghurt + 1 tablespoon of Brillo EVOO + 1 t...

  English Name: Clove Basil Local Name: Nchuawun(Igbo), Efirin(Yoruba), Daidoya (Hausa),  Ntong(Efik), Aramogbo (Edo), Scent Leaves  Botanical Name: Ocimum gratissimum Scent has antibacterial activity against Saphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enteritidis, Escherichia coli. It is also have antifungal activity against Penicillium notatum, Candida albicans, Microsporeum gyseum. And the last, larvicides activity against houseflies and mosquitoes, and other insects. Ocimum gratissimum, also known as clove basil, African basil,and in Hawaii as wild basil,is a species of Ocimum. It is native to Africa, Madagascar, southern Asia, and the Bismarck Archipelago, and naturalized in Polynesia, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama, West Indies, Brazil, and Bolivia. Nchanwu or scent leaf, which is botanically known as Ocimum gratissimum is a tropical plant species that belongs to the family of Labiatae. This is a home grown shrub used mainly as spices for cooking delicacies due to its unique aromatic...

  AWOLOWO (in Yoruba): the plant is also known scientifically as Chromolaena odorata. It's also called Siem Weed; it's called "Unagwagwu" in Igbo and southern Idoma languages in Nigeria. Indication:  It cures ulcer, "Inflammation, redness, heat, pain, bleeding and spasms". "How to apply this leaf to achieve this? a(i) For Ulcer: Collect some fresh quantity of the leaf, crush and mash the leaves and extract the juice in a container. If you like, you can drink the juice directly with additive such as milk.  The dosage is one tea cup in the morning, afternoon and in the night before or after meal.  Do not use sugar, but you can use a relative quantity of pure natural honey in addition to the milk in the herbal juice. Repeat the process until you're feeling better. Then go for medical checkup to confirm your wellbeing at the hospital. a(ii). For open wound: Pick fresh leaves from the awolowo plant, rinse them with clean water and crush them between your...

  1. When you meet young people - *INSPIRE THEM.* 2. When you meet children - *EDUCATE THEM.* 3. When you meet old people - *HELP THEM.* 4. When you meet wise people - *STUDY THEM.* 5. When you meet leaders - *HONOUR THEM.* 6. When you meet foolish people - *AVOID THEM.* 7. When you meet humble people - *TREASURE THEM.* 8. When you meet arrogant people - *IGNORE THEM.* 9. When you meet gracious people - *EMULATE THEM.* 10. When you meet aspirational people - *ELEVATE THEM.* 11. When you meet strong people - *SUPPORT THEM.* 12. When you meet godly people - *BLESS THEM.* 13. When you meet elderly people - *RESPECT THEM.* 14. When you meet weak people - *STRENGTHEN THEM.* 15. When you meet hardworking people - *ENCOURAGE THEM.* 16. When you meet kind people - *ESTEEM THEM.* 17. When you meet Honest people -  *PROMOTE THEM.* 18. When you meet virtuous people - *REWARD THEM.* 19. When you meet evil people - *EVADE THEM.* 20. And in all situation “Watch, Pray and wish everyone wel...

  FLU Take equal quantity of onion juice and honey together and consume once a day for a week SUNBURN Extract the juice of an onion add one tablespoon of milk and pinch of salt, mix them well and apply over the affected parts for half an hour and then wash with cold water  ECZEMA Mix onion juice and been leaf juice and apply on the affected area COUGH  Extract 7ml of onion juice heat the juice and add half tablespoon of ginger powder and honey. Take twice a day  LOWER BACK PAIN Grind garlic,onion,ginger and turmeric mix all in mustard oil and heat on a very low flame, use it for back massage  GREY HAIR  Apply onion juice on the scalp and wash with lukewarm water after an hour  HAIR FALL Extract the juice of 3 onions use the juice to massage the scalp by using finger tips and allow it for 20minutes and wash with normal water  HEAD LICE  Apply the onion juice on the scalp and wash after 5hours repeat the process twice a week  SCORPION STIN...

  Mix equal portions of Fennel, cumin, coriander and dried lemon grass or dried lemon lemon peel (dried) and keep in a clean, airtight container. Boil 1 tablespoonful of the mixture in 1cup of water for 5minutes and allow to simmer for another 5minutes. Allow to cool a bit, then strain out the spice pieces.  Drink this tea hot or warm, first thing in the morning. It helps to reduce tummy fat .

  Here are 30 benefits of drinking lemon grass tea regularly. Endeavor to draw maximal benefits from this for your health and well being of your family members and friends. 1. Intake of lemon grass tea reduces feverish condition. 2. Lemon grass tea helps in the treatment of anxiety, stress and tension. 3. As an antiemetic herb, it prevents nausea and vomiting. 4. Lemon grass tea expels intestinal gas and relieves abdominal cramps. 5. It is an excellent tea that is useful in the treatment of depression. 6. Lemon grass tea is a brain (memory) enhancer. 7. It is of great assistance for ladies experiencing difficult menstruation. 8. Lemon grass tea reduces intestinal irritation. 9. Lemon grass tea prevents cancer; it has anti carcinogenic property. 10. Lemon grass is a key herbal ingredient employed in reducing body odour when ingested regularly . 11. Drinking lemon grass tea regularly helps to clear the lungs and promotes expulsion of phlegm and mucous. It also soothes the respiratory...

Goron Tula fruits is good for both men and women.  It helps women in tightening and sweetening up their honey pot. Goron tula fruit isone of the most powerful and fast working aphrodisiacs that cures lots of diseases but is commonly used to upgrade a woman's va.gin.a A lot of people don't know how to eat it. First of all wash it, then open the fruits and remove the seeds then chew the sweet yummy fruit.  Once you chew the skin to a point that is no longer sweet, then sun dry the chaff till is very dry then put it in something you can set fire in. Burn it and crouch over it, letting the steam get to your va.gina.  Do this for 7 days you will be tight and say bye bye to infection .

We all think that a bowl of fruits and vegetables is the best kind of meal one can have.  We chop all the fruits and salad vegetables that our refrigerator has, squeeze a lime, add a dash of salt, and we believe it to be the healthiest ever. But is this the right way to go about it? Acidic, sweet, or neutral – If this isn’t how you categorize your fruits when combining them, you need a lesson in how to go about your salads. First of all, you shouldn’t mix fruits and vegetables with each other. Second of all, you shouldn’t even combine certain fruits with each other. This basically depends on the speed of digestion of different fruits and vegetables. Many permutations that you are making are perhaps hindering optimal digestion and assimilation. Here’s how you can decide what to pull in that bowl of yours the next time.Have melons with melons Melons are celibates. They never pair up with anyone else. Have them by themselves as they may not digest well with any other fruit. This is be...

Here are some of the best herbs for hair growth and thickness, with an explanation on each one: 1) Henna Powder Scientific name: Lawsonia inermis Henna is commonly used for hair coloring and has been become very popular in the natural hair world. It has antibacterial, antimicrobial and astringent properties. It removes excess scalp oil to prevent clogging. Benefits of Henna:    •  Natural hair color    •   Treats greasy hair    •  Adjust the pH of the scalp    •   Repairs damage    Recipe: Henna powder is mixed with water, and rested for a few hours. The paste is then applied to the hair and left for a few hours. Rinse thoroughly with cool water.  Henna powder is also a natural dye, and has a different method of preparation for the dye effect.  2) Amla Powder Scientific name: Phyllanthus emblica Amla, also known as Indian gooseberry, is a fruit loaded with vitamin C and several other antioxidants t...

  Of the many styling dilemmas that taunt those with natural hair, shrinkage has to be one of the most frustrating. You spend hours twisting, stretching, picking, and pulling to get every single curl to reach its full potential—only to have it retreat toward your roots as soon as it dries. As annoying as it can be, shrinkage is a natural part of any curly hair journey. It may feel more frustrating if your hair is already on the shorter side or if you are working toward a specific style, but it’s honestly one of the easier natural hair concerns to solve. With a full understanding of your hair texture, why shrinkage happens, and how to coax your curls into staying put, you’ll be on your way to some serious hair hang time in no time at all. What Is Natural Hair Shrinkage? Even if your hair has been the same length for a long as you can remember, you can still experience shrinkage. Natural hair shrinkage is pretty much exactly like it sounds: It’s when curls go from a more lengthy, str...