The Chief Executive Officer of Nature’s Renaissance International Limited (NRI), Prof. Clinton Brown Odiagbe, has urged Nigerians to embrace traditional medicine as a reliable alternative to synthetic products, insisting that Africa holds the natural resources to solve its health challenges.
 
Speaking at the unveiling of UATD Eyi Toothpastes at the weekend in Lagos, Odiagbe explained that the new products demonstrate how natural remedies can be transformed into world-class solutions that combine health benefits with economic empowerment.

The launch introduced UATD Eyi charcoal toothpaste for adults, enriched with herbal extracts such as turmeric, then strawberry and grape-flavoured options for children.
 
He noted that, unlike regular toothpaste, the charcoal variant goes beyond oral hygiene, helping to relax nerves and improve sleep. 
 
“This is nature made friendly. It is not just about whitening teeth, but supporting overall wellness,” the expert said.
 
Odiagbe, who is also a professor of natural medicine, said his interest in herbal solutions stemmed from personal experiences, including a spinal injury in his youth that was healed by a traditional bone doctor after hospitals failed. 
   
He added that exposure to Chinese and Indian herbal practices later strengthened his resolve to develop African-centred remedies.
   
Since its inception in 2020, Odiagbe explained that NRI has remained committed to advancing herbal healthcare, producing over 16 certified herbal health products that have been used by more than three million Nigerians.