Cyperus esculentus (also called chufa, tiger nut, atadwe, yellow nutsedge, and earth almond) is a species of plant in the sedge family widespread across much of the world. Three varieties of tiger nut tubers are easily identified based on their color. They are the yellow, brown, and black varieties. However, only two varieties, yellow and brown, are commonly seen in most local markets in Nigeria. The...

The Hibiscus plant popularly known in Nigeria as 'Zobo leaf", a genus of flower belonging to the Malvaceae family is native to the tropical and sub-tropical regions around the world, and also one of the preparation dynamics is that it can be made into powder, tea, extracts, with several health benefits- reducing blood pressure, lowers blood fat, it may help promote weight loss, reduce the growth of...