Research and Promoters of African Medicinal Plants
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,…
Facts about Cassia alata(Bush Candle) Cassia alata is a plant originating from Argentina. Commonly referred to as Candle brush, Candlestick, Senna alata and others. In Indonesia C. alata is called as “ketepeng china”. In other parts of South Asia, C. alata has become a herbal plant to treat various diseases in many countries including France. C. alata root…
Mullein The mullein plant has been around for thousands of years. The plant is found in many parts of the world, including the United States, and has more than 200 species. The most popular type commercially used is common mullein (Verbascum thapsus). The leaves are harvested near the bottom of the plant and used either…
