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Moringa
The miracle tree.
Nicknamed "the tree that never dies", Moringa is one of the most nutritious plants ever studied by modern science.
From India to West Africa
Native to northern India, Moringa oleifera has spread throughout sub-Saharan Africa, where it grows wild in the tropics. In Guinea, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, its leaves have been harvested for generations — dried, crushed, integrated into meals and decoctions.
Every part of the tree is used: leaves, seeds, roots, bark. The ancients called it "zogale" or "néverdié" depending on the region. Modern science has simply confirmed it: it is one of the most complete plants that exist.
The plant of iron and energy
Moringa is exceptionally rich in non-heme iron — the plant form of iron, ideal for women suffering from anemia or chronic fatigue related to their cycle. Its richness in natural vitamin C promotes the absorption of this iron by the body.
It also contains powerful antioxidants that fight inflammation, support the immune system, and protect cells. Its action on energy is progressive and long-lasting — not a peak like caffeine, but deep support.
"In Guinea, Moringa leaves were given to women after childbirth to help them regain their strength. It was the first thing that was prepared."
Djeka
The feminine secret.
Used for centuries by women in West Africa, Djeka is the plant of cycle, balance, and intimate care.
The plant of African women
Alchornea cordifolia — that's its scientific name. But in West Africa, everyone calls it Djeka. This large-leafed plant grows in the humid areas of Senegal, Guinea, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ghana.
For generations, African women have used it as a decoction, sitz bath, or infusion to care for their intimate flora. This was not folk medicine — it was knowledge. And science is now beginning to confirm it.
The balance of intimate flora
Djeka contains tannins, flavonoids, and alkaloids that give it its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps maintain the balance of intimate pH, soothe irritations, and protect the vaginal mucosa.
Consumed regularly as an infusion, it supports the intimate flora from within — gently and progressively. It works on the underlying balance, the one that makes the body resilient month after month.
"Djeka is what mothers pass on to their daughters when they have their first period. Before gynecologists, there was Djeka."
Khamaré
The sacred root.
Known in the West as Vetiver, Khamaré is a root with soothing and purifying virtues used since antiquity.
A root that travels since Antiquity
Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides) is a tropical grass native to India, cultivated for millennia in Africa, Asia, and the West Indies. Its long, fragrant roots concentrate the essential oils that make its reputation.
In West Africa, it is called Khamaré. It is used as a decoction, bath, and infusion — to purify the body, calm the nervous system, and support feminine health.
Purify, protect, rebalance
Khamaré roots contain sesquiterpenes, acids, and alcohols that give it its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Its action is particularly beneficial for the female genital sphere.
Its earthy and woody fragrance also acts on the nervous system: it soothes stress, promotes restful sleep, and helps rebalance emotions during the cycle.
"Khamaré was put in the bathwater of women after their period. To purify, to renew, to start fresh."
Nettle
The forgotten iron plant.
Disliked for its sting, adored for its benefits. Nettle is one of the richest plants in iron and minerals that exist.
The weed that heals
Urtica dioica — stinging nettle. It grows everywhere in Europe, Asia, North Africa. Long rejected as a weed, it is now recognized as one of the most complete medicinal plants in the European pharmacopoeia.
The ancient Greeks already used it. Medieval herbalists too. And today, modern phytotherapy confirms what the ancients knew.
The ally of anemic women
Nettle is particularly recommended for women suffering from iron deficiency anemia. It provides directly assimilable iron, without the side effects of synthetic supplements.
It is also valuable during periods: rich in vitamin K, it helps regulate excessive bleeding. And its richness in silicon makes it a natural beauty ally.
"Midwives of old prescribed Nettle to young women after childbirth to replenish lost blood. Before infusions, there was Nettle."
Bissap
The red flower of Africa.
Hibiscus sabdariffa — the symbolic flower of West Africa. Behind its vibrant purple color lies one of the continent's richest antioxidant plants.
The drink of all Africa
In Senegal, it's Bissap. In Guinea, it's Foléré. In Egypt, Karkadé. In Jamaica, Sorrel. Throughout Africa and the Caribbean, Hibiscus sabdariffa is the celebratory flower, the drink of sharing.
Its red, slightly tart sepals have been harvested, dried, and infused for centuries. Beyond its taste, local populations recognized its refreshing, purifying, and invigorating properties.
Detoxify, lighten, regain lightness
Bissap is one of the plants richest in anthocyanins — powerful antioxidant pigments that combat free radicals. Its natural diuretic action helps eliminate water retention.
Studies have also shown its positive impact on lipid metabolism: consumed regularly, it helps reduce fat accumulation and supports a healthy weight.
“At home, we drink Bissap after festive meals. Instinctively, we knew it helped with digestion, to feel light.”
Ginger
The root that awakens.
Used for 5,000 years in Asia and Africa, Ginger is the thermogenic root par excellence — one that awakens metabolism and soothes the stomach.
5,000 years of wisdom in one root
Zingiber officinale — a root native to Southeast Asia, introduced to West Africa via Arab trade routes. In Guinea, Senegal, Ivory Coast, it is ubiquitous: in juices, sauces, decoctions.
It has always been recognized for its ability to “warm the body from within.” This ancestral intuition corresponds to a precise pharmacological reality: ginger is thermogenic.
Metabolism, digestion, anti-inflammation
Ginger stimulates bile production, accelerates transit, reduces bloating and nausea. Its thermogenic effect also makes it a valuable support in a silhouette approach.
By slightly raising body temperature, it increases energy expenditure and promotes the use of fat as fuel. A natural support, without artificial stimulants.
“Ginger is what we give women after childbirth to regain their flat stomach. We knew it activated something in the body.”
Raspberry
The ally of the feminine cycle.
Its fruits are delicious — but it's its leaves that have interested herbalists for centuries. Raspberry leaves are one of the most effective plants for feminine cycle comfort.
The plant of European midwives
Rubus idaeus — the wild Raspberry. Native to Europe and Asia, it grows in temperate forests. Its leaves have been used since antiquity by herbalists and midwives to support women.
In European tradition, raspberry leaf infusions were prepared for pregnant women, adolescent girls from their first periods, and all those who suffered from menstrual pain.
Tone the uterus, soothe cramps
Fragarine — the alkaloid specific to raspberry leaves — has a tonic action on the smooth muscles of the uterus. It regulates uterine contractions, which explains its effect on menstrual cramps.
Its tannins have a local anti-inflammatory action that reduces menstrual pain, while its flavonoids support long-term hormonal balance.
“English midwives called raspberry leaf ‘the woman’s herb’ — the plant for women. They prescribed it for almost everything related to the cycle.”
Kinkeliba
Guinea's green gold.
Combretum micranthum — the most consumed plant in West Africa after tea. The next Nafassi revolution, in pod form.
The tea of all West Africa
In Guinea, Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso — Kinkeliba is everywhere. Its dried leaves are boiled every morning, at any hour. It's the everyday drink, of sharing, of hospitality. Before coffee, before black tea, there was Kinkeliba.
Nafassi sourced it in Guinea, through a family and direct channel. Because quality starts at the source.
Detoxify, protect, rejuvenate
Kinkeliba is one of the most studied plants in West Africa. Its hepatoprotective effects are recognized by several studies: it promotes the regeneration of liver cells and improves the elimination of toxins.
Its richness in polyphenols also makes it a powerful antioxidant. And its slight bitterness stimulates bile production and facilitates digestion.
“Kinkeliba is our coffee. We start the day with it, we end the day with it. It cleanses, it strengthens, it keeps us healthy.”