Research and Promoters of African Medicinal Plants
Swahili Plant (Cyphostemma adenocaule), Health Benefits, Properties and How to Use as Herbal Medicines The Swahili Plant, scientifically known as Cyphostemma adenocaule, is renowned for its medicinal properties. This article explores its health benefits, chemical composition, and traditional uses in herbal medicine, offering insights into how this versatile plant can be utilized for various ailments…
Pignut (Hyptis suaveolens) Health Benefits Properties and How to Use as Herbal Medicines Hyptis suaveolens, also known as pignut, is a branching pseudocereal plant native to tropical regions of Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and South America. It has also been naturalized in tropical parts of Africa, Asia, and Australia Health benefits of Hyptis suaveolens…
The Health Benefits and Uses of Flat-top Mille Graines (Oldenlandia corymbosa) in Traditional Herbal Medicines. Flat-top Mille Graines, also known as Oldenlandia corymbosa, is an annual herb with ascending or erect stems which are 4-angled. It is native to Africa, the Middle East, and much of southern Asia, but has spread all over the world’s tropics and…
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Tassel Flower Plant (Emilia sonchifolia) The Tassel Flower plant belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy family), Native Regions: Africa and other tropical locations, the plant is also called the Lilac Tassel flower, Red Tassel flower, Cupid’s Paintbrush and Flora’s Paintbrush. Tassel flower is scientifically known as Emilia sonchifolia, it is a fascinating plant with various uses and characteristics….
Thorn apple (Solanum incanum) Plant, Herbal Benefits and How to Use Solanum incanum, also known as thorn apple, bitter apple, bitterball, and bitter tomato, is a species of nightshade. It belongs to the family Solanaceae and is native to East Africa, West Africa, the Middle East, and India. The plant has been introduced to Taiwan and Vietnam. In biblical…
Nepal Dock (Rumex nepalensis) Rumex nepalensis, commonly known as Nepal dock or Himalayan dock, is an annual plant of the Polygonaceae family. It is native to the Himalayas and it is a tropical plant found in moist meadows, marshes, and lake shores around the world. Nepal Dock is a traditional medicinal plant with wide-spectrum therapeutic…
Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) Health Benefits and Herbal Uses Centella asiatica, also known as Indian pennywort, Asiatic pennywort, spadeleaf, coinwort, or gotu kola, is a herbaceous perennial plant in the Apiaceae family of flowering plants. It is native to tropical regions in Africa, Asia, Australia, and islands in the western Pacific Ocean. This plant is…
Eucalyptus plants, The Health Benefits and Traditional Uses Eucalyptus plants, belonging to the genus Eucalyptus, are a diverse group of flowering trees and shrubs. There are over 700 species of eucalyptus, most of which are native to Australia, with a few species found in neighboring areas. Beyond their ornamental value, eucalyptus leaves can be harvested for their oil,…
Medicinal benefits of Huckleberries (Gaylussacia baccata) Huckleberries are native to Africa Asia and North America and belong to the Ericaceae family, within the genera Vaccinium and Gaylussacia Huckleberries are generally more tart, while the darker ones are sweeter. They’re used in a variety of foods, from pies and jams to pancakes, but are not typically grown commercially…
The Healing Power of the Para cress (toothache plant) Para cress is a flowering herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is also known as the toothache plant, Szechuan buttons, buzz buttons, ting flowers, and electric daisy. The plant is native to Brazil, although its exact distribution is unclear. The leaves of the plant are…
Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) Benefits of Bitter Melon (Bitter Gourd) and Its Extract Bitter melon — also known as bitter gourd or Momordica charantia — is a tropical vine that belongs to the gourd family and is closely related to zucchini, squash, pumpkin, and cucumber. It’s cultivated around the world for its edible fruit,…
Health Benefits and properties of Cleome Viscosa Cleome viscosa L. (Cleomaceae) is a sticky herb with yellow flowers, which resembles to mustard, and is distributed throughout the greater part of India and Africa. The plant is an important traditional medicine of the Indian-Ayurvedic and Chinese-medicine system for rheumatic arthritis, hypertension, malaria, neurasthenia, and snakebite. cleome…
