The term “brède mafane” refers to a plant that grows in tropical regions and in many temperate regions. It is used in cooking, traditional medicine and ornamentation.
Its name Brède Mafane refers to its peppery taste, its spicy and refreshing flavor. In Malagasy brede means “grass” and mafana “hot”.
In Madagascar, it is used in cooking in the traditional “romazava”, a deliciously flavored traditional dish, or even in salads. It has been adopted throughout Southeast Asia, and can be found in Asian or Indian grocery stores.
Brèdes mafane powder is often used to enhance the flavor of your chicken and meat broths.
Virtues of brede mafane:
- Have anti-inflammatory and anesthetic properties.
- relieves mouth aches: canker sores, gingivitis, abscesses, pain linked to cavities (when gargling).
- In the world of cosmetics, Brède Mafane is very popular, because its light and natural anesthetic effect offers a “botox-like” effect which rejuvenates the face, without freezing the features.
