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In Yoruba tradition, preserving life and remaining whole in the face of danger is a primary concern. Ogun Ajesara describes a class of plant-based preparations forefathers used to strengthen the body so that it weathers assaults — whether from repeated poisoning, physical attack, or other harmful exposures — and recovers more readily. This is not framed as invulnerability in a supernatural sense but as a practical strengthening of the body’s resistance and recovery capacity.Forefathers observed that some people repeatedly suffered harm from similar sources while others appeared to come through unscathed. From those observations they developed methods that combined cleansing, strengthening, and protective storage of the body’s resources. The goal of Ogun Ajesara was to reduce vulnerability: to support digestion against contaminated food, to speed healing after injury, and to maintain resilience so that assaults produced less lasting damage.
Practically, these preparations were used by travellers, traders, community leaders, and anyone exposed to recurrent hazards. Remedies were built from roots, barks, leaves, and oils selected for antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, digestive-support, and restorative properties. In practice, Ogun Ajesara was applied alongside sensible behaviour — careful food handling, guarded travel, and responsible conflict avoidance — not as a replacement for caution or medical care.
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Symptoms Observed by Our Forefathers
Forefathers paid attention to recurring, observable physical signs that indicated someone would benefit from Ogun Ajesara:
1) Repeated unexplained food or drink poisoning — frequent vomiting, diarrhea or stomach pain after meals while others eating the same food remain well.
2) Slow or poor wound healing — cuts, machete scratches or abrasions that repeatedly reopen or take long to close.
3) Frequent infections — repeated boils, persistent coughs, or recurring fevers that return despite short-term remedies.
4) Unusual susceptibility to illness — falling sick soon after returning from market, journey, or exposure to unknown people/places.
5) Persistent weak stamina after injury — long recovery times, loss of strength, or easy exhaustion following physical harm.
How Our Forefathers prepared Ogun Ajesara in the past
Yoruba healers relied on plant-centered, non-ritual methods to build resistance and speed recovery. Treatments focused on three aims: reduce immediate harm, restore bodily strength, and prevent recurrence:
• Using of Decoctions (Agbo) — gentle, repeated decoctions taken to purify the digestive tract and lower the chance that contaminated food would take hold. These were formulated to be restorative rather than harsh, especially when used long term. Find below some of the needed leaf when preparing Ogun Ajesara:
1) Ewe Orogbo
2) Ewe Odan
3) Ewe Ogede
4) Ewe Alubosa
5) Ewe Eeru
6) Ewe Agbalumo
7) Ewe Ojiji
8) Ewe Apara
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Treating vulnerability with Ogun Ajesara was methodical and plant-focused:
1) Timing of collection — roots, leaves, and barks were harvested at times believed to preserve their active qualities (usually early morning) and were selected fresh.
2) Selection and quality control — healers chose species known locally for antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, digestive-support, or tonic properties; damaged or chemically treated plants were rejected.
3) Preparation methods — depending on purpose, materials were dried for sachets, boiled into decoctions for drinking, infused into oils for topical use, or pounded fresh for poultices. Concentrations were kept appropriate for the user’s age and health.
Differences Between Yoruba and Modern Care Approach
• Focus of healing — Yoruba practice strengthens resistance and supports recovery using whole plants and lifestyle measures; modern medicine targets pathogens or injuries directly with antibiotics, wound debridement, vaccines, and surgical care.
• Materials used — traditional remedies rely on roots, leaves, barks, and oils; modern methods use laboratory-tested drugs, sterile dressings, and emergency interventions.
• Response time and pattern — plant-based strengthening often works gradually and supports long-term resilience; modern interventions can be rapid and specific in emergencies.
Safety First: Important Contraindications and Considerations
1) Pregnancy and Lactation –
Many potent tonics, antiseptic washes, and topical concentrates are unsafe for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Forefathers insisted these must not be used in pregnancy or lactation unless a qualified practitioner approves a safe alternative.
2) Underlying Conditions –
Individuals with diabetes, liver or kidney disease, bleeding disorders, heart conditions, or immunosuppression must not take strong herbal decoctions or apply concentrated topical agents without medical and experienced herbalist oversight.
3) Source Quality –
Use only plants from trusted, chemical-free sources. Contaminated, pesticide-treated, or roadside-harvested materials can introduce toxins or pathogens and worsen vulnerability.
4) Children and the Elderly –
These groups need much milder formulations and professional supervision. Dosages must be adjusted for age and weight; topical products tested for skin sensitivity first.
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
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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
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