Research and Promoters of African Medicinal Plants
Skin Infections and Traditional Herbal Treatment A skin infection occurs when germs, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, penetrate the skin and spread. These infections can cause various symptoms, including pain, swelling, redness, inflammation, or the formation of abscesses. An example is Herpes simplex virus (HSV): Which causes cold sores or genital herpes. The transmission of skin infections can occur in several…
Facts About the Newbouldia Plant Newbouldia plant is a common name for Newbouldia laevis, a species of evergreen shrub or small tree in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to West and Central Africa, often planted as a boundary marker or a living hedge. It is also known as boundary tree, ogirisi, ewe akoko, or aduruku in different languages. Newbouldia plant has…
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…
