Description
Yoruba Name
Awede (Sensitive Plant / Tamarind Leaves)
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica / Mimosa species
Description
Ewe Awede features fine, feathery, pinnately compound leaves resembling Tamarind or Sensitive Plant (Mimosa) foliage — characteristic of Tamarindus indica (Tami or Ajagbon in Yoruba). Packaged in the EWE brand 4oz (113g) kraft resealable pouch, it is 100% natural, chemical-free, and for traditional use. The leaves shown on the packaging are bipinnately compound and bright green. Tamarind leaves have extensive traditional medicinal use across West Africa.
Uses & Benefits
- Used to treat jaundice, liver disorders, and bile-related conditions
- Applied as a remedy for malaria, fever, and body inflammation
- Has laxative properties used in treating constipation traditionally
- Used in eye washes for conjunctivitis and eye infections
- Applied in wound care and skin inflammation management
- Brewed into teas for digestive health and stomach disorders
- Used in spiritual cleansing baths and traditional Yoruba rituals
