In this comprehensive guide, we present the English names of various herbs alongside their corresponding Twi names. Understanding the names of these herbs in both languages can foster cross-cultural appreciation and promote the use of traditional remedies for their medicinal, culinary, and spiritual benefits. The following are common herbs and their corresponding names in twi
1. African tuliptree – Kokonisuo
2. Gold coast bombax – Akonkodeɛ
3. Poison devils pepper – Kakapenpen
4. Paullinia pinnata – Tuantini
5. Alstonia boonei – Nyamedua
6. Siam weed – Acheampong
7. Morind lucida – Konkroma/ngo ne nkyene
8. Poaceae – Abirekyire abodwese
9. Deinbollia grandifolia – Asikoto
10.Pycnanthus angolensis – Oteɛ
11.Pisonia aculeata – Akobowere
12.Scent leaf – Nunum
13.Justicia flava – Afema
14.Jute mallow – Ayoyo
15.Balm – Emee (emmanex herbs)
16.Punarnava – Aposumpo
17.Basil – Akoko mesa
18.Indian-almond – Abrofo nkate
19.Wireweed – Obrane atu ata
20. Lantana Camara- Ananse dokono
21.Nettle – Honhon/Bonhon
22.Cloves – pɛprɛ
23.Mistletoe – Nkranpan
24.Anise – Nkitinkiti
25.Purslane – Adwera
26.Wormweed – Ahahanhene
27.Griffonia – Kagya
28.Stinking weed – Nkodaankodaa brodeɛ
29.Anthocleista nobilis – Owudifuokete
30.Phyllanthaceae – Bowommaguwakyi
31.Abelmosk -Okra/ nkruma
32.Yellow Oleander – nnye me nnyere me (do not take me and bind me )
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