Research and Promoters of African Medicinal Plants
Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) Symptoms, Diagnosis, Herbal Treatment and Prevention Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infectious disease primarily affecting the lungs. TB is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It was discovered on March 24, 1882, by Dr. Robert Koch identified as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium responsible for TB. It spreads through the air when an infected…
Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) Lagenaria siceraria, commonly known as bottle gourd or calabash, is a running or climbing vine of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), native to tropical Africa. Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) offers several health benefits due to its rich nutritional profile and medicinal properties. Health Benefits of Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) Here are some…
Bush Mango (Irvingia gabonensis) Ogbono Irvingia gabonensis, commonly known as bush mango, is a species of African tree native to tropical West African forests. their local names namely, dikka, dika nut, dika bread tree, odika, ogbono, or iba-tree. The bush mango plant has been used for traditional medicine and as food. Indigenous Range: Irvingia gabonensis is…
Psyllium (Plantago ovata) is a plant species that belongs to the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and naturalized in many parts of the world. It is also known by various common names, such as blond plantain, desert Indianwheat, blond psyllium, and ispaghol. It is mainly cultivated for its seeds and husks,…
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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…
The Amazing Health Benefits and Uses of the Star Fruit (Averrhoa carambola) Averrhoa carambola, commonly known as star fruit, is a small, slow-growing, short-trunked tropical tree that probably originated in Malaysia, Indonesia, and southern China. It is grown commercially in many tropical and sub-tropical areas around the world for its unusual fruit. The fruit has distinctive…
Lemon Lemons are a type of citrus fruit that are well-known for their sour taste and acidic properties. They are an excellent source of vitamin C, fibre, and various beneficial plant compounds that can help support cardiovascular health and prevent kidney stones and anaemia, among other benefits. Lemons are commonly used in cooking and baking…
Obesity Obesity is a medical condition that involves having too much body fat. It is a complex disease that increases the risk of many other diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, liver disease, sleep apnea, and certain cancers The Process of Obesity The process of obesity is the…
Garden egg Here are some of the incredible health benefits: Garden egg leaves: These are the leaves of a tropical plant that belongs to the eggplant family. They are also known as African eggplant leaves or Igbo in some cultures. Kidney detoxification: The text claims that garden egg leaves can help cleanse the kidney by filtering…
Green Chilli Green chillies are one of the regular spices we use in our daily meals. Usually, it has a mild concentration of pepper action. It is called green chilli because this pepper is harvested before it changes its colour pigments to red. They are extremely low in calories and are almost fat-free which makes…
NONI PLANT (morinda citrifola) The Noni plant commonly known as the great Morinda, Indian mulberry, Nunaakai (Tamil Nadu, India), dog dumpling (Barbados), Mengkudu (Indonesia and Malaysia), Apatot (Philippines), Kumudu (Bali), pace (Java), beach mulberry, cheese fruit, or Noni (Hawaii), is a fruit native to Southeast Asia and Australasia. It is green at first, then turns…
