What Is Ewe Lapalapa Funfun (Jatropha Curcas)? Meaning, Names & Traditional Use
Ewe Lapalapa Funfun (Jatropha Curcas) — also called Lapalapa leaf, Ewe Botuje Funfun, Ewe Iyalode Funfun.
It’s not pretty. It’s not rare. But for those who understand its traditional uses, this leaf is linked to relieving:
– Pain
– Skin irritations
– Toothaches
– Constipation
– Malaria symptoms
– Internal bleeding
It’s not pretty. It’s not rare. But for those who understand its traditional uses, this leaf is linked to relieving:
– Pain
– Skin irritations
– Toothaches
– Constipation
– Malaria symptoms
– Internal bleeding
Ewe Lapalapa Funfun (Jatropha Curcas) image
Ewe Lapalapa Funfun (Jatropha Curcas) in Nigerian Local Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Yoruba | Lapalapa Funfun |
| Igbo | Okpokirinya |
| Hausa | Bini da zugu |
Ewe Lapalapa Funfun in English
Scientific Name:
Jatropha curcas
Family:
Euphorbiaceae
Plant Type:
Shrub / Small tree
Season:
Grows year-round in Nigeria
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