SoapThe Fascinating History of Soap: From Ancient Times to Modern DayThe Importance of Soap in Our LivesSoap is a common item found in every household, but have you ever stopped to wonder ab… Read More
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World Earth Day is observed to express gratitude to Mother Earth across the world. The day plays an important role in educating people to protect Mother Earth and to raise aware… Read More
Nurturing plants comes with its fair share of pesky insects that attack your plant. Before you realise it, these insects devour the plant leaving it for dead.
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This is a list of plants and their medicinal use.
Common NameParts UsedLatin Name(s)FamilyProperties & UsesChemical Constituents
AbelmoskseedsHibiscus moschatusMalvaceaenervine, perfum… Read More
6 Easy Ways To Clean The Air In Your Home With Natural Products Imagine your home as a clean and healthy space full of natural air. You can’t just leave it that way, though. In or… Read More
Overview of Calotropis procera
Name: Apple of Sodom (Sodom’s Milkweed)
Latin Name: Calotropis procera
Other Names: Sodom Apple, Stabragh, Kapok Tree, King’s Crown, Rubber Bush, R… Read More
Ugwu is known as the Fluted Pumpkin. It is a vine plant that is native to West Africa and quite popular and heavily consumed in many parts of Nigeria. At least a quarter of Nigerians eat u… Read More
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A flea is a tiny, wingless parasite that thrives on blood that it sucks by biting its warm-blooded host. Fleas commonly infest furry pets, such as dogs and cats, from wh… Read More
Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it—sometimes, the dumbest-sounding ideas turn out to be diamonds in the rough, real pearls of wisdom that make our lives a shade better. We… Read More
Soapnut (Reetha tree) is an exceptionally valued medicinal plant in Ayurveda for its innumerable detoxifying and therapeutic properties. Reetha or Sapindus Mukorossi also goes by numerous ot… Read More
Neem oil, also known as Nim, is extracted from the seeds of the neem tree. For thousands of years, the Neem tree has been used for its medicinal and insecticidal properties. Know the benefit… Read More
Can you guess the name of that one issue which is an integral-yet-annoying part of almost every child’s childhood? It’s a real “head-scratcher,” if you ask us (pun in… Read More
Bed bugs are the parasitic, creepy and tiny insects who feed only on blood. Cimex lectularius is the common type of bed bug that feeds only on human blood and causes itchy bites and skin irr… Read More
Ticks are parasites that can cause Lyme disease- a deadly infection which can cause several complications if not treated right away. There are a number of ways to prevent ticks in your house… Read More
Fleas are a huge problem and naturally most people want them gone fast. The only way to accomplish this is to equip yourself with the knowledge of handling these parasites. This gu… Read More