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Djeka leaves
Djeka leaves
In West Africa, djeka leaves have been used for decades by women to relieve painful menstruation and to recover from postpartum ailments. They are highly appreciated for the fruity and delicate taste they leave in the mouth.
Bonus: they help tighten the vagina.
Scientific name : alchornea cordifolia
Common names : ogymama, bambami, christmas bush
Botanical family: Euphorbiaceae
Composition* : iron, flavonoids, tannins, amino acids
Properties* : anti-bacterial, vaginal astringent, cleansing, soothing
Uses : infusion, herbal bath(yoni steam).
*non-exhaustive lists
CONTRAINDICATIONS: PREGNANT WOMEN
Origin : Ivory Coast
Weight: 50 g
Pickup/delivery : 2 days on average. See more details
- Document : djeka_antibacterial_study.pdf
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