A medicinal herb commonly prepared to relieve digestive discomfort in early pregnancy within indigenous practice.
Ewe Oshokotu
Ewe Elegede -It is valued for supporting blood nourishment during pregnancy in Yoruba traditional maternal healthcare.
It is traditionally combined with milk as a herbal preparation believed to promote healthy blood levels during pregnancy.
Ewe Ogbo
Ewe Shoko -A nutritious leafy vegetable incorporated into soups to support maternal wellbeing during pregnancy.
Its leaves are prepared as soup to increase blood levels and to nourish pregnant women.
Ewe Igi Iyeye
Ewe Abiwere -Traditionally applied in late pregnancy as part of indigenous preparations for childbirth readiness.
It is traditionally used in the management of prolonged labour and postpartum haemorrhage
Ewe Lapalapa
Ewe Iran – A culturally significant plant used in traditional practices associated with the delivery of the placenta after childbirth.
Ewe Obi Abata – Traditionally prepared to help ease nausea and stomach discomfort during early pregnancy.
Bitter leaf is incorporated into traditional herbal soap preparations used during prolonged labour.
Ewe Ewuro
Ewe Ajekobale – Traditionally used in herbal soap formulations as part of indigenous labour management practices.
Ewe Obo – Traditionally included in herbal soap preparations used during labour in Yoruba childbirth practices.
This is traditionally included in postpartum herbal preparations following childbirth.
Ewe Ibepe