The black continent of many colours.

The visit begins with Benin, home of Voodoo................

Home too to many tropical herbs of undoubted value.

Neem tree - Azadirachta indica

A mainstay of Ayuverdic medicine, this tree has a million and one uses. Of particular note, it is employed to combat malaria and AIDS.

Paw-paw - Carica papaya

Used against malaria, yellow fever, coughs, worms and headaches.

Baobab tree - Adansonia digitata

The mighty Baobab. The seed, which can measure several centimeters across, is used to allay upset stomach.

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