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How to cure the stomach upset related to umbilical cord in newly born babies

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Ogiri (Yoruba) is a wonder working seasoning that cures stomach upset  related to umbilical cord in new babies. Ogiri  is a flavoring made of  fermented oil seeds , such as  sesame seeds  or  egusi seeds . [1]  The process and product are similar to  iru  or  douchi . Its smell is like  cheese ,  miso , or  stinky tofu . Ogiri is best known in  West Africa . It is popular among the Igbo and Yoruba people of Nigeria. Ogiri made in the traditional West African way only contains: sesame seeds, salt, and water. Fermented foods have been part of global cuisines for many centuries when people fermented seeds and nuts by lacto-fermentation where lactic acid- a natural preservative worked to limit the effects of putrefying bacteria Fermentation  — an ancient technique that’s making a comeback — is a process that preserves food and infuses some edibles with gut-friendly bacteria, which bolster digestive and...