Research and Promoters of African Medicinal Plants
The Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) Fenugreek is a plant that belongs to the pea family and has many uses in cooking and medicine. Fenugreek, also known as Trigonella foenum-graecum, is an annual plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region, but it is now cultivated worldwide as a semiarid…
Medical benefits of Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) Withania somnifera (ashwagandha), also known as ashwagandha or Indian ginseng, is a plant used in traditional Indian medicine for various purposes. These are some of the health benefits of the ashwagandha plant Reducing stress and anxiety. Ashwagandha is an adaptogen, which means it helps the body cope with stress. Some…
Dandelion health benefits Dandelion is a flowering plant that belongs to the genus Taraxacum. It is commonly known for its yellow flowers and is often considered a weed. However, it has many health benefits and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Dandelion leaves, roots, and flowers are highly nutritious and are rich in…
Black seed Black seeds, also known as Nigella sativa, are a common kitchen ingredient with a pungent, bitter, and peppery flavour with nuances of the aroma of oregano and nutmeg. They are also called onion seeds, fennel flower seeds, black caraway, Roman coriander, and kalonji. These seeds are added to Mediterranean and Indian cuisines to…
Benefits of the iboga plant Iboga plant, a rainforest shrub native to Central Africa has psychoactive and medicinal properties. Here are some key points: Iboga plant is a member of the Apocynaceae family that grows in moist soil and partial shade. It has yellowish root bark and contains ibogaine and other alkaloids that can cause hallucinations and brain stimulation. Traditional use: Iboga is used…
Blue Vervain Plant (Verbena Hastata) The Blue vervain is a wildflower native to North America and some parts of Africa that is often seen growing in moist, grassy meadows and along streams and roadsides where it brightens the landscape with spiky, bluish-purple blooms from midsummer to early autumn. It is also known as American blue vervain…
African Star Apple African star apple, also known as Chrysophyllum albidum, is a native fruit that grows in tropical countries of Africa like Nigeria and Uganda. The fruit is sweet and sour and has a pink-coloured pulp that is used to make juice, jams, syrup, marmalade, and soft drinks. Properties of African Star Apple African…
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…
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) Vitamin B1 is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for glucose metabolism and nerve, muscle, and heart function. It is also known as thiamin or thiamine. we consume this vitamin in our daily meals and supplements, which can be sourced from either animal liver, beef etc or plants like spinach, sesame, sunflower…
Vitamin A Health Benefits and Uses Vitamin A is an essential fat-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions. It is necessary for vision, immune function, cell growth, and fetal development. Vitamin A is a group of fat-soluble compounds, including retinol, retinal, and retinyl esters. Preformed vitamin A, which is exclusively present…
Cocoa plant Amazing medicinal and health benefits of cocoa Theobroma cacao, commonly known as the cocoa plant, is a small evergreen tree that grows in tropical regions. The tree produces cocoa beans, which make chocolate liquor, cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and chocolate. Theobroma cacao is native to the tropics of the Americas, but it is…
Tiger Nut (Cyperus esculentus) Tiger nuts are a type of tuber that is high in several minerals, including calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, and zinc. They are also a rich source of antioxidants, which are beneficial for overall health Health benefits of tiger nuts: May help control blood sugar levels: Tiger nuts are typically…
Turkey Berry (Solanum torvum) Turkey berry, also known as Solanum torvum, is a type of spiny shrub that produces pea-sized berries. These berries are commonly used for culinary, horticultural, and medicinal purposes. Turkey berry is a popular herbal remedy used in ancient folk medicine practices and is believed to help with various physical ailments such…
