Research and Promoters of African Medicinal Plants
Treating Sciatica Using Herbs What is Sciatica Sciatica is a condition that causes pain, tingling or numbness in the lower back, buttocks and leg. It is usually caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve, which is the longest and thickest nerve in the body. Sciatica can be treated with rest, painkillers, exercises, injections or surgery,…
Coat Button Plant (Tridax procumbens) Coat Button Plant (Tridax procumbens) is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the tropical Americas but has been introduced to many other regions of the world. It is also known as coat buttons, tridax daisy, cadillo chisaca, and herbe caille The plant has white or…
Amazing Benefits of Bahama grass (Cynodon dactylon) Bahama grass is a common name for Cynodon dactylon, a grass that is native to Europe, Africa, Australia and much of Asia. It is also known by many other names, such as Bermuda grass, couch grass, devil’s grass, dog’s tooth grass, and wiregrass Bahama grass is widely used as…
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…
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…
Kinkeliba (Combretum micranthum) Amazing Healing properties The kinkeliba plant is a shrub that is native to West Africa. It belongs to the Combretaceae family and its scientific name is Combretum micranthum. The plant grows in arid land and can measure from 2 to 5 meters, often gathered in bushes. It has leathery, dark green leaves…
