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' ‘Scent Leaf’ Basil' Basil |
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cent Leaf is a flavorful herb from Nigeria and Ghana, where it is used in various dishes, including Pepper Soup and Black Soup. Pepper soup has strong medicinal uses, and is regularly eaten by women for a week after giving birth. It is also used as a great green garnish for many African foods including Okra Soup, adding a spicy basil flavor. Most people in Nigeria grow it in their home gardens or harvest it from the wild spaces around their homes.
Also known as efirin, ntong, dogosui, daidoya, ebe-amwonkho, and mujaaja.
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True Love Seeds - updated in 2025
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