Research and Promoters of African Medicinal Plants
The Healing Power of the Para cress (toothache plant) Para cress is a flowering herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is also known as the toothache plant, Szechuan buttons, buzz buttons, ting flowers, and electric daisy. The plant is native to Brazil, although its exact distribution is unclear. The leaves of the plant are…
Healing Power of the Yohimbe (Pausinystalia johimbe) Plant Yohimbe is an African evergreen tree called the Pausinystalia johimbe. It is commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction and has become a growing trend among bodybuilders to help with fat loss. Yohimbe is believed to work by blocking alpha-2 adrenergic receptors, which plays an important role in…
The Amazing Health Benefits and Uses of the Star Fruit (Averrhoa carambola) Averrhoa carambola, commonly known as star fruit, is a small, slow-growing, short-trunked tropical tree that probably originated in Malaysia, Indonesia, and southern China. It is grown commercially in many tropical and sub-tropical areas around the world for its unusual fruit. The fruit has distinctive…
Kinkeliba (Combretum micranthum) Amazing Healing properties The kinkeliba plant is a shrub that is native to West Africa. It belongs to the Combretaceae family and its scientific name is Combretum micranthum. The plant grows in arid land and can measure from 2 to 5 meters, often gathered in bushes. It has leathery, dark green leaves…
The Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) Fenugreek is a plant that belongs to the pea family and has many uses in cooking and medicine. Fenugreek, also known as Trigonella foenum-graecum, is an annual plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region, but it is now cultivated worldwide as a semiarid…
Medical benefits of Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) Withania somnifera (ashwagandha), also known as ashwagandha or Indian ginseng, is a plant used in traditional Indian medicine for various purposes. These are some of the health benefits of the ashwagandha plant Reducing stress and anxiety. Ashwagandha is an adaptogen, which means it helps the body cope with stress. Some…
Dandelion health benefits Dandelion is a flowering plant that belongs to the genus Taraxacum. It is commonly known for its yellow flowers and is often considered a weed. However, it has many health benefits and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Dandelion leaves, roots, and flowers are highly nutritious and are rich in…
Benefits of the iboga plant Iboga plant, a rainforest shrub native to Central Africa has psychoactive and medicinal properties. Here are some key points: Iboga plant is a member of the Apocynaceae family that grows in moist soil and partial shade. It has yellowish root bark and contains ibogaine and other alkaloids that can cause hallucinations and brain stimulation. Traditional use: Iboga is used…
Blue Vervain Plant (Verbena Hastata) The Blue vervain is a wildflower native to North America and some parts of Africa that is often seen growing in moist, grassy meadows and along streams and roadsides where it brightens the landscape with spiky, bluish-purple blooms from midsummer to early autumn. It is also known as American blue vervain…
Cocoa plant Amazing medicinal and health benefits of cocoa Theobroma cacao, commonly known as the cocoa plant, is a small evergreen tree that grows in tropical regions. The tree produces cocoa beans, which make chocolate liquor, cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and chocolate. Theobroma cacao is native to the tropics of the Americas, but it is…
Health Benefits and How to Use Hyssop is a herb claimed to treat various ailments, including ulcers, herpes, and cancer. However, there is not enough scientific evidence to prove that hyssop is safe and effective for these or any other medical uses Here are some of the potential health benefits of hyssop: Reducing inflammation: Hyssop…
The Black Jack (Bidens pilosa)Amazing Benefits The blackjack plant (Bidens pilosa), is common in tropical and subtropical regions. The page discusses the following topics: Nutrients: The plant is rich in vitamin C, iron, and zinc, which are essential for human health. Benefits: The plant has been used in traditional medicine for various disorders, such as…
Scorpion Tail (Heliotropum-angiospermum) Breast Cancer Treatment Using Scorpion Tail (Heliotropum-angiospermum) is an annual or short-lived perennial of upright to sprawling habit. Blooming year-round, it has been used by different natives to cure several illnesses as traced back to the days of our ancestors. some of its uses are to treat a variety of skin ailments,…
Jackalberry health benefit The Jackalberry tree is a small to medium-sized evergreen or semi-deciduous tree that can grow up to 25-40 meters tall. It has dense, rounded stems with buttresses and a straight, cylindrical bole that can reach up to 150-200 centimetres in diameter. The tree can be found in riparian forests, dry semi-evergreen forests,…
Nauclea latifolia Nauclea latifolia Smith (family: Rubiaceae) is a valuable medicinal plant that is widespread in the humid tropical rainforest or in savannah woodland zone of West and Central Africa. Different parts of the plant possess remarkable therapeutic actions that can support the traditional usage of this plant in the treatment of several ailments. The…
Boababa plant The baobab tree, also known as Adansonia digitata, is traditionally used in Africa for medicinal purposes to treat various ailments. It is highly nutritious, with its fruit pulp, leaves, and seeds containing a rich supply of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. This makes it a potential ingredient for functional foods and nutraceuticals. Furthermore, some…
Mimosa Pudica Mimosa is a common name for several plants that belong to different genera, such as Mimosa, Acacia, and Albizia. They are all members of the pea family (Fabaceae) and share some characteristics, such as having compound leaves and yellow or pink flowers. Some mimosa plants are sensitive to touch and fold their leaves when…
Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) Health Benefits and Traditional Uses Sweet potatoes are a great addition to any diet, as they are a nutrient-rich food that provides a wide range of health benefits. Sweet potato leaves are highly nutritious and have been used in traditional medicine for various health benefits. Here are some ways you can…
Miracle leaf (Bryophyllum pinnatum) Medicinal uses and health benefits Miracle leaf is a common name for a plant that has many medicinal uses and health benefits 1. Treats Kidney stones Miracle leaf (Bryophyllum pinnatum) plays a vital role in curing kidney stones. Prepare a decoction of miracle leaf, add honey and Shilajit, and then consume…
Tridax procumbens Tridax procumbens is a perennial herb that has a creeping stem which can reach from to 8-30 inches (20-75 cm) long. The leaves of Tridax procumbens are opposite, pinnate, oblong to ovate, and 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) long with cuneate bases, coarsely serrate margins, and acute apexes. This video explain how it is…