Research and Promoters of African Medicinal Plants
Waterleaf Amazing Health Benefit Waterleaf is native to West Africa, Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico where its cultivation is believed to have started before migrating to other tropical areas like some parts of North and South America, and Asia. In many places where it is grown, it has names allocated to it which include…
Soursop ( Annona muricata) This fruit offers a variety of health benefits and can be used in different ways to improve one’s well-being. Soursop, also known as Graviola, is a prickly green fruit with a creamy texture and a strong flavour that is often compared to pineapple or strawberry. It is the fruit of Annona…
Jatropha Seeds Uses Seeds Seeds are used to produce insecticides. Jatropha seed is used as a medicine for constipation. Oil extracted from the Jatropha seeds is used as biofuel. Oil The oil is used in torches and lanterns as it burns with clean free smoke. The oil is used to soften the leather. Used as…
Raffia Palm Raffia Palm Health Benefits Edible Uses The sap from the trunk is fermented to make palm wine, which is a very popular drink in West Africa. When fresh, the sap tastes like ginger beer. The alcohol content of the sap increases from less than 2% to about 5% during the first 8 days…
