Nchanwu or scent leaf, which is botanically known as Ocimum gratissimum is a tropical plant species that belongs to the family of Labiatae. This is a home grown shrub used mainly as spices for cooking delicacies due to its unique aromatic taste.
Ocimum gratissimum (Nchanwu) One Bunch (One (1)quarter pound)
SKU: 364115376135191
$6.99Price
Nchanwu is a perennial plant that is common in Asia and Africa. African countries like Nigeria, Ghana and Cameroun use Ocimum gratissimum (scent leaf) for both nutritional and medicinal purposes. Each Nigerian tribe has different name for scent leaf such as; the Ibibio call it Ntonng, Yoruba call it Efinrin, Hausa call it Daidoya while the Ibo or Igbo tribe call it Nchanwu
Nchanwu is sold by one quarter pound weight and shipped by priority or overnight mail