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Ewe Jiwini, known in English as Fringed Acalypha and botanically as Acalypha ciliata, is a common Yoruba medicinal plant recognized for its blood-purifying, wound-healing, and fever-reducing properties.
This plant is also used spiritually for cleansing bad luck, breaking curses, and protecting against witchcraft attacks. It grows abundantly in bushes, farmlands, and roadside areas, making it one of the most accessible traditional herbs in Yoruba land.
Key Facts
Category: Leaf
Botanical Name: Acalypha Ciliata
Common Name: Fringed Acalypha
Yoruba name: Ewe Jiwini
Igbo Name: Nil
Hausa Name: Nil
Health Benefits
1. Purifies the Blood and Boosts Immunity
Herbal teas prepared with Ewe Jiwini help cleanse the blood, remove harmful toxins, and strengthen the immune system.
2. Treats Fever and Malaria
Decoctions of Jiwini are used traditionally to reduce fever, cool body heat, and relieve malaria symptoms.
3. Heals Wounds and Skin Infections
The crushed fresh leaves are applied to wounds, boils, and skin irritations to speed healing.
4. Relieves Stomach Disorders
Mild herbal drinks from the leaf are used to treat diarrhea, stomach upset, and intestinal infections.
5. Reduces Swelling and Pain
Poultices from the leaves are applied to rheumatic joints, swollen areas, or painful muscles for relief.
6. Restores Strength After Illness
Because of its detoxifying nature, it is often used in herbal preparations to restore energy after sickness.
Spiritual Use
1. Cleansing Bad Luck and Negative Energy
Ewe Jiwini is used in herbal baths to wash away bad luck, blockages, and negative spiritual influences.
2. Protection Against Witchcraft and Evil Attacks
The leaves are sometimes placed in protective charms to repel witchcraft, spiritual arrows, and evil eyes.
3. Breaking Curses and Strong Bondage
Herbalists use it in cleansing rituals to break stubborn generational curses and release spiritual bondage.
4. Restoring Peace and Family Harmony
Sprinkling Jiwini water around the house is believed to restore peace, love, and harmony among family members.
5. Opening Doors of Blessings
Combined with other sacred herbs, it is used in ritual baths to attract success, favor, and good fortune.
Characteristics
⦁ Physical Appearance –
Ewe Jiwini has green, slightly hairy leaves with finely fringed edges, giving it a unique look.
⦁ Taste and Smell –
Slightly bitter taste; mild herbal smell when boiled.
⦁ Growth Pattern –
Common in bushes, farms, and roadsides, thriving in sunny, well-drained soil.
Functions
⦁ Traditional Medicine –
Fever reduction, wound healing, blood purification, and postpartum recovery.
⦁ Spiritual Cleansing –
Removes bad luck, breaks curses, and protects against spiritual attacks.
⦁ Immune Booster –
Strengthens the body and improves general wellness.
Conclusion
Ewe Jiwini, the Yoruba Fringed Acalypha (Acalypha ciliata), is a powerful herbal and spiritual plant. It is used to treat fever, heal wounds, and cleanse the blood plus different spiritual uses.
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