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…
Lantana Plant (Lantana camara) Health Benefits and How to Uses as a Herb Lantana camara, commonly known as common lantana, is a species of flowering plant within the Verbena family (Verbenaceae). It is native to Africa, America, the Caribbean, and tropical / sub-tropical countries worldwide. Lantana leaves can display antimicrobial, fungicidal and insecticidal properties. L. camara has also been…
Asthma Symptoms, Causes, Prevention and Herbal Treatment Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, and coughing. It can be triggered by various factors, including allergens like dust mites, pollen, and pet dander, as well as environmental irritants like smoke and pollution….
Facts About the Avocado (Persea americana) Plant Health Benefits Avocado (Persea americana) has gained substantial popularity and is often marketed as a “superfood” due to its unique nutritional composition, antioxidant content, and biochemical profile. Let’s explore some of its remarkable health benefits: Healthy for the Heart: Avocado contains beta-sitosterol, a natural plant sterol. In every 100 grams…
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…
Turkey Berry (Solanum torvum) Turkey berry, also known as Solanum torvum, is a type of spiny shrub that produces pea-sized berries. These berries are commonly used for culinary, horticultural, and medicinal purposes. Turkey berry is a popular herbal remedy used in ancient folk medicine practices and is believed to help with various physical ailments such…
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…
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…
Stone Breaker Plant (Phyllanthus niruri) Health Benefits and Herbal Uses The Stone breaker plant, also known as Chanca Piedra or Phyllanthus niruri, is a herb that has been traditionally used for its medicinal properties, particularly in the treatment of kidney stones, which is how it earned the name “stone breaker” Medicinal Benefits of Stone Breaker Plant Here are…
Tawa plant (Euphorbia hirta) The tawa-tawa is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat respiratory conditions like bronchitis and asthma Health benefits of tawa-tawa: May help with respiratory health: Tawa-tawa extract has chemicals that can help reduce inflammation, kill germs, and make it easier…
