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In Yoruba traditional society, appearance was more than just physical looks; it was what inner vitality, authority, and prestige entails. Among the Yoruba, beauty, freshness, and youthful strength were seen as signs of good health, divine favor, and strong life force. It is within this cultural framework that Ogun Ajidewe was valued—a preparation designed to make aged people appear younger, fresher, and renewed. For someone advanced in age, like eighty years, the body may naturally show signs of aging, but this medicine was believed to help the skin, body, and outlook resemble that of someone far younger, even as young as forty.This preparation was not an ordinary remedy but one associated with dignity and status. It was commonly used by kings, chiefs, warriors, and respected elders in the community who needed to maintain an aura of vitality and strength. For rulers especially, looking youthful in appearance reinforced their image as capable leaders, while for warriors and dignitaries, it signified power and fearlessness. Ogun Ajidewe therefore played a role not just in physical health but also in the projection of authority and respect within Yoruba culture.
The knowledge of this medicine came from careful observation of nature by Yoruba forefathers. Plants that preserved moisture, roots that strengthened the body, and barks that nourished the skin were all combined to achieve a refreshing effect. While modern cosmetics and treatments try to slow the signs of aging using chemicals, the Yoruba relied on the natural powers of herbs and roots to achieve rejuvenation.
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Symptoms of Aging That Ogun Ajidewe Was Believed to Address
• Wrinkling of the skin — natural folding of the skin due to loss of moisture and elasticity.
• Weakness in appearance — looking frail or tired even when still healthy.
• Dryness and dullness — skin losing its glow, leading to a worn-out look.
• Visible aging lines — forehead and eye areas showing clear marks of age.
• Sagging muscles — less firmness in the body’s appearance.
How Our Forefathers Treated Aging Appearance in the Past
• Trado-medicine preparations — plants with natural oils were used to keep the skin soft, preventing dryness and wrinkling. Find below some of the leaf with ground-breaking potency when preparing Ogun Ajidewe:
1) Ewe Asunwon
2) Ewe Arokeke
3) Epo Obo
4) Ewe Oganwo
5) Ewe Taba
6) Ewe Dongoyaro
7) Ewe Ayin
8) Ewe Iyeye (Ekika/Okika)
9) Ewe Ejirin
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• Herbal baths — elders sometimes bathed with infusions of leaves and barks believed to cleanse and renew the skin.
• Body rubs with oils — roots and herbs were mixed into palm oil or shea butter, rubbed daily on the skin to restore freshness.
• Consumption of strengthening mixtures — selected roots were boiled into light tonics that kept the body energized, preventing the tired look of old age.
• Inhalation of natural aromas — fresh leaves were squeezed, and their aroma inhaled to refresh the body, contributing to a youthful presence.
Differences Between Yoruba and Modern Anti-Aging Treatments
• Traditional Yoruba approach — relied on the direct use of leaves, roots, oils, and barks to refresh the skin and restore vitality naturally.
• Modern approach — uses creams, injections, and surgical procedures to slow down signs of aging.
• Shared goal — both seek to help aged people look fresher and maintain dignity, but Yoruba trado-medicine emphasized natural methods over artificial ones.
Safety First: Important Considerations
Our forefathers knew that herbs and roots were powerful, so safety was always part of the practice. Important points included:
• Some leaves and roots were not safe for pregnant women, as they could trigger unwanted reactions.
• Children required careful monitoring when exposed to certain herbs, to avoid skin sensitivity or overreaction.
• Correct dosage and preparation were emphasized, since too much application could cause irritation instead of freshness.
• Only clean, chemical-free plants from trusted environments were considered safe.
Needed Materials (Leaves, Roots, Bark, etc.)
The medicinal approach for this requires careful selection of natural materials traditionally known to our elders. These are combined to ensure potency.
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Application Process
The strength of Yoruba medicine depends on how materials are handled. Proper pounding, boiling, or steeping — done in the right way and at the right time — ensures the remedy remains potent. Click Unlock Secret below
Uses
The prepared remedy must be applied in the correct manner — whether for drinking, steaming, bathing, or chest rubbing — and taken in the right dosage for it to remain effective.
1) Some leaf required special utterances/chants before they can be effective. Where applicable, this will be stated in the PDF
2) The methods of getting the needed items like leaf, bark, roots by yourself is covered in the PDF
3) Saa bi Ologun ti wi, ki o le baa je... (Follow instructions for it to remain potent). You're getting a Real and Original account of our fore fathers.
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