Research and Promoters of African Medicinal Plants
Pawpaw seeds Pawpaw seeds (papaya) are a fruit with a delicious taste. Most people prefer eating the main fruit and neglecting its seed. pawpaw seeds are of high nutritional value, with great healing power. However, some side effects may need to be considered before eating them. They are high in polyphenols and flavonoids, which act…
Cowpea Cowpea is a highly nutritious food crop that is consumed worldwide. It is an edible bean that is primarily grown in Africa and Asia, as well as in other arid regions of the world. Cowpea is rich in protein, potassium, vitamins, and iron, and has a low fat and high fibre content, making it…
Lady’s finger (okra) Lady’s finger (okra), is classified as a fruit, that is mostly grown in the worm and tropical climates like Africa and south Asia. It is used as a vegetable in cooking, this is common in most African countries where it is either eaten raw or cooked as soup. Okra is packed with…