Research and Promoters of African Medicinal Plants
Ethiopian Pepper (Xylopia aethiopica) Xylopia aethiopica, also known as Ethiopian Pepper, black pepper, or Grains of Selim among many other common names, is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, lowland forests. This evergreen, aromatic tree can reach up to 5 meters in height. Its leaves are oblong-elliptic, and…
Ox Knee (Achyranthes bidentate) Health Benefits and How to Use Achyranthes bidentata, commonly known as the Ox Knee, Achyranthes bidentata is an annual herb found in hilly districts of Asia and Africa and a plant widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. The plant grows wildly in most parts of Africa and its benefits are attributed to the…
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…
Facts About Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) Plant Purslane is a leafy green vegetable that can be consumed either raw or cooked. It is also known as Portulaca oleracea, and is sometimes referred to as pigweed, little hogweed, fatweed or pusley. Purslane has a slightly sour or salty flavour that is akin to spinach and watercress. It…
