Hope y'all are doing great. Did you know that some of the very expensive IMPORTED green herbal teas we buy is non-other than leaves of the moringa trees we use to fence and beautify our houses or even feed our goats with???
Or that the curry powder we know is a blend of different spices??? The most confusing which I’m still unsure of is that Basil leaves which we mostly get from supermarkets is actually dried Scent leaves a.k.a Nchuawun / Efinrin!!! :s
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Scent Leaves a.k.a Nchuawun or Ahimu (Igbo), Efinrin (Yoruba) |
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P.S: Please if you know some of the names of the spices listed below or more, don't fail to share. Thank you
Spices:::
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2. Local Names: Mpuru uziza (Igbo), (Ashanti pepper) (ghana), Benin pepper, false cubeb English Name: West African pepper
Botanical Name: Piper guineese
West African pepper seeds are from the popular uziza plant. Just like the leaves, the seeds are even hotter, more peppery and very spicy therefore they are used sparingly. They contain very large amounts of beta-caryophyllene, which is an anti-inflammatory agent. They also contain significant proportions of myristicin, elemicin, safrole and dillapiol (wiki). It also adds a very nice aroma and flavor to whatever it's cooked with. According to research, Uziza seeds have preservative and anti-oxidant properties. It's used in some spice mixtures as well as meals like Ofe Nsala, ........
English Name: Cloves
Botanical Name: Syzygium aromaticum

4. Local Names: "Ehu"/ "Ehuru"(Igbo) , "Ariwo"(Yoruba) , "Iwo" "Erhe (itshekiri)")
English Name: Calabash Nutmeg
Botanical Name: Monodora myristica
This is a local type of nutmeg. Although it has a totally unique flavor compared to the general nutmeg sold. In other regions, it's also known as Jamaican nutmeg, muscadier de Calabash, nutmeg, awerewa, ehiri, airama, African orchid nutmeg and lubushi. It's usually roasted to improve its flavor and used in the preparation of cuisines like; Isi ewu, Ofe nsala, Nkwobi, Abacha and a host of others.
5. Local Name: "Umilo" itshekiri)
English Name: Nutmeg
Botanical Name: Myristica fragrans

Nutmeg is a common spice used to flavor most pastries and baked goods. Usually, the seeds are dried gradually in the sun over a period of six to eight weeks when harvested. After then, the shell is then broken and the nutmegs are picked out. It has a nice fragrance and is usually added to meats, bread, buns, pies, sausages and even beverages.
6. Local Name:
English Name: Ginger
Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale
Ginger root is widely used as a spice which is also valued for it's medicinal benefits. It's used in beverages such as Zoboroto, Ginger beer/ale, Kunu and also used to flavor meats, fish, stews and sometimes soups. In folk medicine, it's used to treat cold, cough, catarrh or sore throat.
7. Local Name:
English Name: Garlic
Botanical Name: Allium sativum
This plant which is part of the onion family has been used for several years in flavoring food as well as traditional medicine for different ailments due to its medicinal components such as allicin, a sulfur compound contained within. The entire "head" is called a garlic bulb, while each segment is called a clove. There could be about 10-20 cloves in a single bulb of garlic. Its used to combat common cold, reduce blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels, detoxify heavy metals in the body, add nice flavor to food and lots more.
English Name: Negro pepper
Botanical Name: xylopia aethiopica
This is a regular feature in peppersoups especially the type usually prepared for pregnant women. The uda pods are sometimes smoked and crushed then added whole to soups or stews to add flavor, then removed before serving the food. Smoked pods can be ground before being used as a spice rub for fish or meat. Other names include: kimba pepper, African pepper, Moor pepper, Kani pepper, Kili pepper, Sénégal pepper, Ethiopian pepper, Hwentea and Guinea pepper.
9. Local Name: Gbafilo
English Name:
Botanical Name: Uapaca guineesis

This is a regular spice used in preparing some Niger delta dishes such as Banga soup
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This is a regular spice used in preparing some Niger delta dishes such as Banga soup
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This is a regular spice used in preparing some Niger delta dishes such as Banga soup
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This is a regular spice used in preparing some Niger delta dishes such as Banga soup
English Name: Aiden
Botanical Name: tetrapleura tetraptera
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14. Local Name:
English Name: Tumeric
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15. Local Name:
English Name: Alligator pepper
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Condiments:::
1. Local Name: Okpei (Igbo)
English Name: Locust Beans (fermented)
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2. Local Name: Iru (Yoruba)
English Name: Locust Beans (fermented)
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3. Local Name: Dawadawa (Hausa type)
English Name: Locust Beans (fermented)
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3. Local Name: Ogiri (Igbo) - Click to read more
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4. Local Name: Akaun (Igbo), Kanwa(Hausa)
English Name: Potash
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5. Local Name: Okporo (Igbo)
English Name: Dry crayfish
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6. Local Name: Achi
English Name:
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4. Local Name: Akaun (Igbo), Kanwa(Hausa)
English Name: Potash
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5. Local Name: Okporo (Igbo)
English Name: Dry crayfish
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6. Local Name: Achi
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Herbs:::
Combined Spices:::
- Pepper soup Seasoning
- Curry Seasoning
- Jerk Seasoning
- Peri Peri Seasoning (peri peri spice blend)
Dobby, Cameroon pepper is not an indigenous nigerian spice.
ReplyDeleteHi Anon! Cameroon pepper is definitely not native to nigeria though people usually mistake it for dried yellow scotch bonnet (yellow pepper).
DeleteHi! Pls can you please help me with a referral to where and how I can get cinnamon powder asap, plsss! I live in Ikorodu. Thank you!!
DeleteI beg to differ on this matter. Today we give credit for the yellow pepper to the Cameroons, yesterday some silly Nigerians claimed the rubbish green pineapples from Cotonou was the best or Ghana ankara is suddenly better that anything Nigeria has produced. All bullshit. Nigeria has good fertile lands and our land produce some of the richest crops on earth. Though am not sure of the true origin of the yellow pepper that some people call Cameroon pepper and some Ghana pepper but I know that before traders started importing it from Cameroon we had it in Nsukka. My mom lived in Nsukka in the 1950's and told us stories in the early 80's about the lovely scented yellow pepper and a variety of palm oil that can preserve soup for more than a week without refrigeration. These two she said was indigenous to the Nsukka people. The pepper was called 'Ose Nsukka'. When she got some from a friend from Nsukka we planted it in our small farm in Lagos here and everyone who partook of it loved it. Dobby, your doing a good job here but please educate our people better.
DeleteI think i got mine wrong.can someone help me. I bought the mix and followed the instructions but it didn't come out well.
DeleteBasil leaf is quite different cos nchawu is African Wild Basil, it can be a substitute for basil tho.
ReplyDeleteNice blog btw, i'm always here but 1st time to comment.
Bunny.
Thanks for the much needed clarification bunny :). I'm glad u dropped a comment this time :D
DeleteAm always here but don't really read comments but this got me today.
DeleteBASIL is very very different from Scent leaf and I don't quite agree with the substitution thing. Basil is very sweet while my good old Nchawu is sharp if you know what I mean....
moi Dobby
Thanks for the contribution Anon :)
DeleteCould Scent leaves be "mint leaves aka peppermint leaves" Coz basil doesn't exactly have a strong scent but mint does
ReplyDeleteScent leaves (efinrin/ nchuawun mostly used in peppersoups and stir-frys) is not mint leaves (peppermint leaves mostly used as tea). They are two different leaves entirely.
Deletecould u please kindly upload mint leave,i really need to know,i thought its the same as Basil leave(nchanwu)
DeleteHi anon, please click on the "Indigenous Nigerian leafy vegetables and Herbs in Nigeria" link above for pictures of scent and mint leaves.
Deletescent leaves is doddoya in hausa and basil in english
DeleteGreen tea is actually green tea unless the "green herbal tea" is mixed with several herbs including green tea leaves companies labeling Moringa as green herbal tea are misleading people. Green tea is made from the same leaves as black tea only the process is different which allows the leaves to remain green hence the term green tea which is great if you are trying to get rid of belly fat.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the insight Anon :). Most products here could be quite misleading. Hopefully, there'd be ways to differentiate btw them soon.
DeleteYes, green tea is not moringa. Kanafuru is cloves
DeletePlease what do Nigerians call Turmeric?
ReplyDeleteI've forgotten but I know yoruba sellers have it. The powdered turmeric is as sharp as curry while the raw one looks like ginger. Might ask my customer morrow and reply again
Deletekurkur in hausa, atale in yoruba
Deletevisit flair9ja.blogspot.com :)
Tumeric is Ata Ile Pupa. The local herb sellers at Mushin, Boundary markets etc sell them. I mean Alagbo. It's a root like the ginger but has a curry color
DeleteTurmeric is called ATA ILEPUPA in Yoruba
DeleteVery nice blog Dobby, i discovered it a few weeks back and have already introduced my friends. keep up the good work
ReplyDeleteAwww!!!! Thanks Anon! i really do appreciate :)
DeleteIt's called Ata Ile Pupa. Check the local herb sellers at the market. I mean Alagbo. It's a root like ginger
DeleteGreat site! Great for inspiration and spice advice!
Chilli pepper is the same ata gigun in the market...
ReplyDeleteplease what is the local name for mint leaf?
DeleteMint is Na' a na'a in Hausa
DeleteThank you for this post. please where can we find cinnamon in Nigeria and does it have a name?
ReplyDeletecinnamon tree in yoruba is ewe agbayun or igi didun.
DeleteBuy gretafood cinnamon,its 100% pure,buy it from offin canal street,Apongbon, Lagos island ,where they sell bakery stuff or ebonyi plaza trade fair,where they sell bakery too
Deletecinnamon is everywhr o! Do u knw supreme spices??? It's common and u can find it in d market, shops and supermarkets. Jst go to d spices section and u'll see cinnamon powder-its 300naira. Supreme spices ve diff variants frm d norm thyme, curry to cinnamon, tumeric, meat tenderizer, garlic, ginger, mixed spice...dey com in diff colours in medium sized bottled containers. I hope dis helps
ReplyDeleteVery much. Tnx Quinn
DeleteI am on this with you Dobby, I have been searching for local names of some spices and herbs. For now I buy from shop rite, park n shop and interestingly you can get a wide range of spices from this stores.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the helpful info sisiekomi :)
DeleteHi Dobby,I came across tis site while searching for Nigeria spice bulk spice sellers . Do You know of any?
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DeleteHi Dobby,
ReplyDeleteI incidentally stumbled into your blog while searching for bulk spice sellers in Nigeria .Do you know of any?
Hello freda,
DeleteFor now I really haven't come across bulk spice sellers but once I do, I'd upload the link on this page.
What are the local names for noni, gingseng and ganodama plants.
ReplyDeleteGinseng and ganodama are asian Herbs
DeleteI thank you 4making me a good cook
ReplyDeleteThank you too for visiting :)
Delete'Ehu' also called 'Ariwo' is known as Calabash nutmeg in english.
ReplyDeleteDear Dobby,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Swati and I work with a company called Surgery Assistance India (www.surgeryassistanceindia.com). We are a Medical tourism company and we assist International patients who are seeking treatment in India. We assist many patients from Africa and we also provide them African Cuisine.
Could you suggest some recipies that we can serve and that will be good for their health. Also, the ingredients that are available in India will also be a little different than Africa, I will be grateful if you could also give me some replacements for the ingredients that are not available here.
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Deletetumeric is called ata ile pupa while ginger is called ata ile in Yoruba
ReplyDeleteSo wer can tumeric b found in nigeria hear ??? Can any body help expecialy in ibadan
ReplyDeleteMost indian shops at illupeju or vi have it
DeleteYou can get turmeric ( ginger) in the local market place. Is very popular and easy to get in the market.
DeleteGo to Alagbo. Herb sellers
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DeletePls wat is d yoruba name for mint leaf?
ReplyDeletePls what is d local name for cinnamon, will really apreciate if u cn help thnk u
ReplyDeleteCinnamon is not a Nigerian spice
Deletecinnamon tree in yoruba is ewe agbayun or igi didun.
DeletePls what is the yoruba and hausa name for cinnamon
ReplyDeletecinnamon is kirfa in hausa and mint we call it Na' a na'a
DeleteWhat is the Yoruba name for mint leaf
ReplyDeleteWhat is Yoruba name for mint leave is very important
ReplyDeletei haven't heard of a local name for mint. The hausa vegetable vendors that sell it don't have a name for it also> They call it NaaNa which is an arabic word for Mint.
DeleteWhat is turmric in igbo pls
DeleteTumeric is called Nwandumo in Ebonyi, ohu boboch in Enugu (Nkanu
DeleteEast), gigir in Tiv, gangamau in Hausa, Magina in Kaduna, Turi in
Niger State, onjonigho in Cross River
Tumeric is kurkum in hausa,and is used for traditional beauty treatments too. So most local beauty palors have it in the north. Kurkum is also arabic like na' na (mint leaves)
Deletewhat is the local name for CINNAMON and where can i buy it in abuja
ReplyDeletecinnamon is kirfa in hausa
DeletePls dobby, what quantity of zobo leaves and water can I use for 200 bottles of 50cl? I don't want it too light and too thick? Thank
ReplyDeletePls dobby, what quantity of Zobo leaves and water can I use for 200 bottles of 50cl for it not to be too light and too thick? Thanks
ReplyDeleteFor how to make zobo CLICK HERE
DeleteHello Dobby,what name does yoruba called Saw palmetto and Black cohosh
ReplyDeletewhat is the yoruba name for black cohosh
DeleteThanks for giving us the name of cinnamon in hausa, good work keep it up!!
ReplyDeletePls what is tumeric in hausa language?
ReplyDeleteI know turmeric is called kurkum in hausa.
DeletePls, which basil leave is de same as nchuanwun (Igbo) or efirin (Yoruba)
ReplyDeleteClove Basil. You might want to check out the full list of : Nigerian leafy vegetables with pictures here also
Deletewhere can One buy mint leave/spice in Lagos
ReplyDeleteYou could checkout my post on Where to buy foreign fruits and vegetables in Nigeria apart from shoprite.
DeleteGreat to find this blog, was looking for Nigerian spices. I am thinking of making tea out of most of our spices, like scent leave/nchawu, Utazi, Achara leaf, Pepper fruit, alligator pepper, negro pepper/Uda, Ehure. There are some spices from the Benin area but can't remember what they are called, especially pepper soup spices.
DeleteI combine mint and Lemon balm leave with honey as tea. Very healthy. It contains Iron, vitamin K (good for you if you are bleeding), beta- Carotene (prevents stroke and high blood pressure).
Unfortunately not enough research has been done on our Nigerian spices, it could be good to know the chemical composition of this different spices so we know how to combine them.
This is a challenge for Botany, Chemistry, Biochemistry in our Nigerian Universities.
The chinese and Indian come frequently to Nigeria to study our herbs and take samples and seeds to plant in there countries and sell back to us.
Nigeria Researchers in this area wake up. The world is tired of waiting for us and they come here to get it themselves.
Sometimes I wonder the purpose of Universities in Nigeria, Universities bring about innovation, but instead in Nigeria it is the Illitrates persons that do this in Nigeria.
I don't know what University Professors in Nigeria are doing honestly.
Thanks again Dobby for the good work, Please could you make contact with any Nigeria University to publish the chemical content of all our herbs and spices in Nigeria. I manage to find only one publication with a few spices. search google for the article: "Studies on the chemical and antinutritional content of
some Nigerian spices"
Authors: Friday O. Uhegbu1*, Emeka E. J. Iweala2 and Ijeoma Kanu3
Ok, so what then is the Nigerian name for mint leaves, where can I get it from? Urgent.
ReplyDeleteOk so what then is the Nigerian name for mint leavesand where can one get it? Urgent please.
ReplyDeleteMint leave is known as Na' a na'a by the northerners. you could get it at shoprite or click Here
Deletemint is "ntong" in Efik
DeletePls is mint and spearmint leaves the same? If they are different help get thier niheroan nemes
Deletepls at all what is yoruba namse for dong quai, licorise???
ReplyDeletedong quai "Angelica sinensis", commonly known as or "female ginseng" is indigenous to China. Liquorice or licorice which is the root of "Glycyrrhiza glabra" is a legume that is native to southern Europe and parts of Asia.
DeleteLicorice is OBURUNBEBE STICK popularly used for banga soup by delta people. Check it out
DeletePls what is d name of almond seed in yoruba
ReplyDeletePls what is d name of almond seed in yoruba
ReplyDeletePlease is fenugreek a Nigerian herb? what's it called?
ReplyDeletewhere i buy spices the hausa people call fenugreek is called "hulba"
DeleteFenugreek is Erun in Yoruba
DeleteGreat site.
ReplyDeleteYou have done a good job of revealing indigenous herbs and spices nigerians can use to prepare delicious meals.
Come to think of it, with a little effort, we dont really need to get ourselves bugged down with the fat loaded and calories saturated junks foods at the fast foods joints.
Thanks for making efforts to educated Nigerians.
I wish you well
Thank you too Kingsley :)
DeleteDoes anyone know the Nigeria name for sage leaf?
ReplyDeleteHi Anon,
DeleteSage leaf is not native to these parts therefore the likelihood of it having local names is low
hi hi Dobby , pls what do Nigerians call fennel seeds
ReplyDeletei know it is scientifically called Foeniculum vulgare dulce but i don't know what it is called in Nigeria and where i can get it in Abuja where i stay
ReplyDeleteWat is anoda name for mint nd pepermint leave
ReplyDeleteCheck the comments above. The name for mint/peppermint is already there.
DeletePLEASE DOES ANYONE KNOW THE NAME FOR ALMOND SEED IN YORUBA PLEASE
ReplyDeletePLEASE DOES ANYONE KNOW THE NAME FOR ALMOND SEED IN YORUBA LANGUAGE?
ReplyDeleteCayenne is Bawa & Chilli is Shombo in Nigeria
ReplyDeletehello please where can I get bay leaves in lagos? or is there a local name for it. Thank you
ReplyDeleteyou can get bay leaves in the local market from vendors that sell kitchen spices. it's simply known as bay leaf or jollof rice leaf.
DeletePlease I kno u sed mint is na'a na but what is spearmint??
ReplyDeletespearmint is in the same family as mint but has less menthol. i guess in Nigeria it is classified in the mint category and called na'a na
DeletePls another name for ishasha spice, it is common in delta state
ReplyDeleteWhere can Noni leave be found in Nigeria and does it really grow in Nigeria?
ReplyDeleteNoni Leave is not indigenous to Nigeria but people plant it these days for research purposes.
DeleteNice blog. Ginger is known in Yoruba as kakandoro
DeleteHelo, what is black cohosh called in yoruba.
ReplyDeleteNice blog. I think you should paste a link of your thread on www.nairaland.com
ReplyDeletewe need blogs with rich and educative contents like this.
aspiring bloggers need to see this to know blogging shouldn't be all about celebrity gossip.
Thanks Anon :)
DeleteHi dobby, nice blog you have here. I have interest in this area. At the moment am carrying out a research on some common food seasonings consumed in Nigeria and comparing them with our traditional seasonings. in the course of this work i came across your blog and i actually got some ideals from it. keep it up!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anon, glad you found the blog useful :)
Deletewhat is fenugreek called in igbo and where can i get it?
ReplyDeleteHi Annie, Fenugreek (Known as "Methi") is not indigenous to Nigeria and therefore has no local name. However, it is very easily obtainable at local indian shops (there are some at Ilupeju and EmJays at Adeola Odeku in Victoria island Lagos).You can get both the dried leaves and seeds there.
DeleteDobby, thanks a lot for this post,very informative. I had no idea that cinnamon and turmeric are locally grown in Nigeria.
ReplyDeleteThey sure are Uneku :)
DeleteDobby, wat fruits or spices would u advise for libido boosting in mem. I mean one dat can be found in nija o.
ReplyDeleteTanks
Hi anon, Although that's not my field of expertise, foods like Garlic, watermelon, avocado, peanuts, Sardines, dark chocolate is said to boost libido in men.
DeleteTHIS BLOG IS EDUCATIVE I AM TRYING TO GET THE NAMES OF LOCAL SPICES FROM THE EASTERN PART OF NIGERIA AND THEIR USES,PLS HELP.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the yoruba name for herb bennet and balm also thanks
ReplyDeletepls where can i get the mint leaves?
ReplyDeletethis question has been answered above na!
DeletePlease where can I get mint leaves in nigeria I live in Delta state and school in benin can anyone please tell me where I can buy mint leaves dobby ur assistance is needed thanks
ReplyDeletemint is not indigenous to Nigeria so it's rarely grown everywhere except for some select few places. Click on the "Where to get foreign fruits and vegetables in Nigeria" link above to order from the people there.
Deleteplease what is the yoruba igbo or EDO name of mint leave and where can i buy it around edo state. thanks for your assistance wo far
ReplyDeletemint is not indigenous to Nigeria so it's rarely grown everywhere except for some select few places. Click on the "Where to get foreign fruits and vegetables in Nigeria" link above to order from the people there.
DeleteWhat is curd in Hausa?
ReplyDelete"WARA"
DeleteWara is Yoruba for cheese curd.
DeleteDobby, alligator pepper is Atare in Yoruba. I know it is used for prayers but how are they used in food please?
Thanks for all your information. Your blog is fantastic!
Another name for cinnamon and horseradish pls
ReplyDeletealmond seed is the common fruit that yoruba called aba. am using this opportunity to invite you to the launching of my book entitled herbal therapy on 21st June, 2016 @ federal college of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu: a book that teaches how to use herbs to prevent, control and cure diseases. about 150 plants are been selected for different diseases, their local names(in the major Nigerian languages) also in the book. The interesting part is the well stressed method of preparation and administration.
DeleteWhere can I buy achi the seed which pic. I seen looks like the type you use for making ogbono soup
ReplyDeleteMost local markets in Nigeria have it.
Deleteplease what is mint leave called in yoruba
ReplyDeleteWhat's sage called or what does it look like?
ReplyDeleteHello just came across tis post I stock turmeric,tamarind,cinnamon, Fenugreek,henna,cow ghee, shea butter ,coconut oil,orange peel, and other spices my location is Nasarawa state but I make deliveries nationwide.
ReplyDeleteCan I get it in Lagos (Fenugreek seed)
DeleteHow do I contact ypu please am in lokoja I need fenugreek seed,fennel seed,Cummings seed and maca seed
DeletePlease, what is cumin seed and cumin spice? Where can I get it in Nigeria (Abuja)?
ReplyDeleteWhat is the local name in hausa, yoruba and ibibio?
Nice recipe
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Please what is the local name for bay leaf
ReplyDeleteWhat is cumin called in yoruba
ReplyDeleteDobby,
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Please am in Benue state,makurdi precisely and i don't know where to get tumeric from and i need it badly
ReplyDeleteI have turmeric in ksfanchan, for detail check www.facebook.com/freshturmericroots.
ReplyDeleteThis is a useful blog.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it joladunni.
DeleteHi dobby,pls what fruits and spices would you advise for losing weight
ReplyDeleteWELL DONE ADMIN. PLEASE WHERE CAN I GET DONG QUAI ROOTS IN NIGERIA AND WHAT IS IT KNOWN AS HERE?
ReplyDeleteWhat is cumin seed called in Nigeria
ReplyDeletepls i need to know what cloves is called in igbo language . i need to get it for my mum. its very medicinal.
ReplyDeletePlease is cayenne pepper same as uziza? Also which one is black pepper because I do see it in some cooking videos
ReplyDeleteNo it's not. Canyenne pepper looks like shombo but shorter. Uziza seeds are small and round. Black pepper is usually imported and not indigenous to Nigeria.
DeleteShombo is paprika.
DeleteGreetings everyone, pls can someone tell me the Hausa or IBO name for flaxyseed
ReplyDeleteHi Stanley. Flax seed is not indigenous to Nigeria therefore there's no local name. It's usually imported and that's one of the reasons why it's rare to find as well as expensive.
DeletePls can someone tell the ibo or Yoruba name for flaxseed
ReplyDeleteIt is not an indigenous Nigerian seed hence no local name yet
DeleteI am inpressed...Wow!please where do I buy licorice or obunrunbebe in Lagos.
ReplyDelete'Oburunbebe' is 'Cinnamon Stick'
ReplyDeleteNo it's Not.
DeleteTumeric is "Adan Unen" in Efik language
ReplyDeletePlease is Irugege same thing as Uda or negro pepper?
ReplyDeleteNo it's not. The names you mentioned are ALL different from each other. The pictures are above.
DeletePlease is Irugege same thing with Uda or negro pepper?
ReplyDeletePlease is Irugege same thing with Uda or negro pepper?
ReplyDeleteNo it's not. The names you mentioned are ALL different from each other. The pictures are above.
DeletePlease what is Irugege then called in Igbo or English?
ReplyDeleteWhat is yoruba name for black cohosh
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Please do you know where I can get the leaves of both ataiko and irugege. I stay in Port Harcourt
ReplyDeletePlease do you know where I can get both the leaves of ataiko and irugege. I stay in Port Harcourt
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Please what is Cumin seed called in igbo, yoruba and hausa language?
ReplyDeleteThanks.
Hello Dobby,
ReplyDeleteI came across this blog while in search of what what the fenugreek seed for making fenugreek oil looked like. Just recently, I purchased apple cider vinegar and coconut oil from a supermarket. Do you think I can find this fenugreek oil in a supermarket? What other local names does fenugreek seed go by? I'll like to know the Ibo name for it as I've found the Yoruba and Hausa name for it. I find your articles real interesting and would be visiting your blog frequently for more insights. Thanks a lot and keep up the good work.
fenugreek is not indigenous to Nigeria so it doesn't really have a local name however it can be found around these days (usually imported). You can find it in the local market though. Most Hausa vendors that sell salad ingredients, local spices, honey and seeds usually have it.
DeleteWhere can I buy uzazi and African nutmeg in large quantity is urgent
ReplyDeletewould do some research and make a list.
DeleteWhere can I buy uzazi and African nutmeg in large quantity is urgent
ReplyDeleteWhere can I buy Uzazi seed and african nutmeg in large quantity
ReplyDelete