Hеllo! In Ghana, they are used to make palaver sauce. In Francophone Africa, cocoyam leaf stew is referred to as sauce feuilles . What Is KALE Leaf Called In Nigeria Local Market And Dialect? The local name for mint leaves in Ghana is called Nunum in Twi It can be chewed raw or included in meals or remedies. Turmeric She would patiently tell me the name of each and show how to use them and on what. 1. It’s not just Nkwu or Ngwo. Pls what is fenugreek seed called in Yoruba, I really need to know. Please what is the local name for cumin seed? The spice has medicinal uses due to its microbial properties. donate to this fantastic blog! Codonnom The popular local name .thanks, flaxseed is not indigenous to us , hence we have no local name for it, evening admin what is cummin seed called in youruba or Hausa, pls help me with Hausa name of African plum, pls I want to know the Hausa name of African plum, what is wormwood in local dilect,hausa,igbo or yoruba, What is lavender leaf called in Yoruba, Igbo. Almond fruit is that oval shaped fruit that we used to eat back then .It falls off from the tree once it’s ripe. 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However, most people are ignorant of its health and nutritional value and some of them do not know what parsley leaves are. I suppose for now i’ll settle It’s a pity you don’t have a donate button! What is beet root called in Yoruba and Ibo languages? Astragalus Many farmers in Africa feed bitter leaf to their chickens in order to stretch the amount of feed they provide. Also, thanks for allowing me to comment! Blackpepper, Igbo name= Oziza seed. Vernonia amygdalina, a member of the daisy family, is a small shrub that grows in tropical Africa. Thanks, Please admin what is Fennel seed, almond oil and black cumming seed in Hausa language, What is the English name for “Towo” in Kabba Language, A seed like melon, longer and whitish in colour. 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