Research and Promoters of African Medicinal Plants
Black pepper Spice (Piper nigrum) Herbal Uses and Properties Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is more than just a kitchen spice. It offers several health benefits due to its potent compounds. It is a flowering vine native to the Malabar Coast of India. It thrives in warm, humid, and hot environments around the world. It belongs…
Locust beans (Parkia biglobosa) Facts About the Roots, Leaves, Seeds and Bark. Health Benefits Locust beans, also known as African locust beans or néré, are the seeds of a leguminous tree called Parkia biglobosa. These flavour-packed legumes are a staple in traditional African, Asian, and South American cuisines. Its pods, commonly referred to as locust beans, start pink and turn dark…
Black seed Black seeds, also known as Nigella sativa, are a common kitchen ingredient with a pungent, bitter, and peppery flavour with nuances of the aroma of oregano and nutmeg. They are also called onion seeds, fennel flower seeds, black caraway, Roman coriander, and kalonji. These seeds are added to Mediterranean and Indian cuisines to…
Using Cassia occidentalis (fedegoso) to Treat Poison Cassia occidentalis (anti poison) Cassia occidentalis L. is a plant commonly used in traditional medicines to treat various diseases, it is also known as fedegoso. It can be an annual or perennial plant and is considered an Ayurvedic plant. This weed has been found to have antibacterial, antifungal,…
How to get Favor using 7 Castro Seed Castor Plant Castor plants are renowned for their numerous benefits, both physical and spiritual. According to source 1, castor plant leaves have been used for spiritual purposes such as reversing curses and bad luck. The source provides a cleansing ritual that requires only a few items and your…
Neem seed Neem (Azadirachta indica) This article explores the in-depth of neem seed extract to explain its uses and potential benefits. Neem seed is also called “the village pharmacy,” neem is a unique medicinal plant in that the seed is used for various treatments of illness Many active compounds have been isolated from the seeds…
Jatropha Seeds Uses Seeds Seeds are used to produce insecticides. Jatropha seed is used as a medicine for constipation. Oil extracted from the Jatropha seeds is used as biofuel. Oil The oil is used in torches and lanterns as it burns with clean free smoke. The oil is used to soften the leather. Used as…
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…
