In Ala Igbo, palm oil is the go-to remedy for almost anything. Poison scare? Drink palm oil. Stomach pain? Take palm oil. Feeling unwell for no clear reason?
A spoonful of palm oil will do the trick! But what exactly makes this oil so special? Is it the rich antioxidants like vitamin E, its natural fatty acids that protect the stomach, or just an age-old belief rooted in tradition?
And is this unique to Ndi Igbo, or do other cultures also trust palm oil as their cure-all? Share your thoughts, what’s your experience with this trusted remedy?
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