Lemon Bush
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swahili name
More Local Names
borana:
DIGO:
duruma:
giriama:
kamba:
Mutithi
kauma:
kikuyu:
Muthoroti
kipsigis:
kisii:
Ekiabusu
kuria:
luhya:
Sula sula
LUO:
Ang'we rao
maasai:
Ol-sinoni
maragoli:
meru:
mijikenda:
nandi:
NUBI:
OGIEK:
pokomo:
pokot:
rabai:
sabaot:
samburu:
suba:
TURKANA:
Scientific Name
Lippia javanica
plant family
Plant Details and use
The plant is used in the management of Asthma and other respiratory conditions. Rub the fresh leaves and flowers within the palms until a strong scent is emitted. Sniff deeply to clear the nostril and the airways in the chest or inhale the steam when you boil it.
Crush the leaves and inhale to unblock clocked nostrils
treatable conditions
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