Herbs Stories

Kenyan mothers turn to herbal remedies to boost breast milk
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 08, 2025

Fenugreek, locally known as methi among Indian-Kenyan communities, has been used for generations as a spice and postpartum tonic. Fennel seeds have lo...

How to keep fresh herbs alive and flavourful for longer
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 06, 2025

The first rule of herb care is knowing your category. Woody herbs, like thyme, rosemary, and oregano, have firm stems and tough leaves, making them na...

Parliament moves to regulate, integrate herbal medicine under proposed KEMRI Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 01, 2025

If passed, the law will task Kemri with conducting clinical and biochemical research on traditional treatments to verify their effectiveness and safet...

Eastleigh's spices market: Growing popularity of Moringa, Densii, other healing herbs
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 05, 2024

Behind landmarks like Yare Plaza, the scent of traditional remedies, including Densii, permeates the atmosphere.

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