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No, infusion of raspberry leaves, nettles, honey won’t treat fibroids and period problems, or boost breast milk

Water in which raspberry leaves and nettles have been boiled, with honey added, can make period cycles regular, treat fibroids, relieve menstrual problems and boost breast milk, claims a message posted on Facebook. “If you have

3 years ago

Features·Health

No, inhaling steam (still) doesn’t prevent Covid-19

Africa Check has debunked several versions of the claim that inhaling hot steam, sometimes from boiling fruits or vegetables, can cure Covid-19. The misleading claim has even been spread by a former Tanzanian president and a South African political party’s

3 years ago

Features·Health

No, hibiscus flowers mixed with cassava leaf juice won’t cure sickle cell disease

A mixture of cassava leaf juice and hibiscus flowers will cure sickle cell disease, claims a message posted on Facebook in Nigeria. It describes the preparation process and dosage, ending with “do this treatment for 2months”.

3 years ago

News

Powdered papaya leaves and shea butter won’t remove a goitre

A mixture of powdered male papaya leaves and shea butter will remove a goitre, claims a message posted on Facebook in Nigeria “Apply morning and evening until the total regression of goiter,” it says. But

3 years ago

Features·Health

No, face masks don’t cause brain damage, pneumonia or organ failure

A graphic that has been viewed over 4 million times since it was posted on Facebook on 8 January 2021 claims that face masks worn to slow the spread of Covid-19 cause brain damage

3 years ago

Features·Health

Yes, malaria kills more kids under five than in any other age group. Here’s why

The discovery in Africa of a drug-resistant strain of the parasite that causes malaria is a new threat, as the region continues to battle Covid-19. This is according to a January 2020 article on the

3 years ago

Guardian Life·Health

No, egg yolk and Epsom salt won’t ease knee and joint pain – see a doctor instead

“A natural remedy to relieve knee and joint pain,” begins a message posted on Facebook in Nigeria. It claims a mixture of egg yolk and Epsom salt will ease this pain. “Whisk the egg yolk until

3 years ago

Features·Health

No, okra and rose water won’t ‘fix’ sunburn and wrinkles

“OKRO FOR SUNBURN, WRINKLES AND GLOW TO YOUR FACE,” reads a message shared on Facebook in Nigeria. “Do you have sunburn, wrinkles and a rough face? OKRO can fix it for you. All you

3 years ago

Features·Health

Bark of Parkia biglobosa tree won’t ‘suppress’ high blood pressure

A post on the Nigeria-based Facebook page “Solarababa herbs” claims the bark of the Parkia biglobosa tree will “suppress high blood pressure”. It describes how to prepare and take the remedy. “Boil the ingredient with water. Drink one

3 years ago

News

Combo of foods, herbs and spices no cure for arthritis

A message shared on Facebook in Nigeria advertises a “herbal cure for athritis”, listing common foods such as grapes, lime, honey, ginger and garlic as the healing ingredients. The post includes a link to

3 years ago

Features·Health

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No, infusion of raspberry leaves, nettles, honey won’t treat fibroids and period problems, or boost breast milk

No, infusion of raspberry leaves, nettles, honey won’t treat fibroids and period problems, or boost breast milk

No, inhaling steam (still) doesn’t prevent Covid-19

No, hibiscus flowers mixed with cassava leaf juice won’t cure sickle cell disease

Powdered papaya leaves and shea butter won’t remove a goitre

No, face masks don’t cause brain damage, pneumonia or organ failure

Yes, malaria kills more kids under five than in any other age group. Here’s why

No, egg yolk and Epsom salt won’t ease knee and joint pain – see a doctor instead

No, okra and rose water won’t ‘fix’ sunburn and wrinkles

Bark of Parkia biglobosa tree won’t ‘suppress’ high blood pressure

Combo of foods, herbs and spices no cure for arthritis

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