Research and Promoters of African Medicinal Plants
Eggs – Health Benefits and Nutritional Value An egg is an organic vessel grown by an animal to carry a potentially fertilized egg cell (a zygote) and to incubate an embryo within the egg until it matures into an animal fetus that can survive on its own. Consuming eggs provides rich nutritional value and offers…
Date Palm Fruit (Phoenix dactylifera) Discover the Health Benefits and Uses Date fruits come from the date palm tree (Phoenix dactylifera), cultivated in tropical regions around the world, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt are the world’s biggest cultivators of date. Dates’ natural sweetness makes them a great alternative to refined sugars. Date seeds, a by-product…
Sarsaparilla Plant (Smilax regelii) Health Benefits and Uses Sarsaparilla, also known as Smilax, is a tropical plant with a rich history in traditional medicine. Smilax regelii, commonly known as Sarsaparilla, is a forest vine found in Central America, the Caribbean, South America and other parts of the world. Its roots are harvested for their flavoring and…
Egg Plant (Solanum melongena) Potential Health Benefits and Properties Eggplant (also known as aubergine, brinjal, or baigan) is a plant species in the nightshade family Solanaceae, Common cultivars have glossy, egg-shaped fruit with purple skin and white flesh. Eggplants were originally domesticated from the wild nightshade species and today it is being cultivated in many parts of the world…
Olive Plant (Olea europaea) Health benefits and Uses Health benefits of Olive Plant (Olea europaea) Olives, the small fruits from the olive tree (Olea europaea), are known for their remarkable health benefits. Here are some key points about the health benefits of olives: Rich in Antioxidants: Olives are very high in vitamin E and other…
Health Benefits of Plantain Blossom (Banana Flower) Plantain blossoms, also known as banana flowers, are a part of the banana plant that is often used in cooking, particularly in Southeast Asian, and Indian cuisines and some parts of Africa. They are known for their potential health benefits, which include: Nutrition: Plantain blossoms are a rich…
Sugar apple (annona squamosa) Sugar apple, also known as Annona squamosa, is a tropical fruit that is highly valued for its health benefits and medicinal uses in many Asian and South American countries. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, fibre, and antioxidants. According to a source, sugar apple is an excellent source of vitamin C and…
Soursop ( Annona muricata) This fruit offers a variety of health benefits and can be used in different ways to improve one’s well-being. Soursop, also known as Graviola, is a prickly green fruit with a creamy texture and a strong flavour that is often compared to pineapple or strawberry. It is the fruit of Annona…
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…
