Research and Promoters of African Medicinal Plants
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…
The Amazing Properties of Azolla (Anabaena azolle) Azolla benefits: Azolla is a genus of seven species of aquatic ferns that grow on water’s surface. They have a symbiotic relationship with a cyanobacterium that can fix nitrogen from the air. Azolla is used as a fodder for animals, a biofertilizer for rice, and a biocontrol agent…
Ginger Ginger has a long history of use in various forms of traditional and alternative medicine. It’s been used to aid digestion, reduce nausea, and help fight the flu and common cold, to name a few of its purposes. The unique fragrance and flavour of ginger come from its natural oils, the most important of…
Health benefits of Prekese (Tetrapleura tetraptera) This is a great plant that has been used in Africa over a long period, and it is often used as an ingredient in our daily meal, brewed to be taken as tea and lots of other uses. Prekese is a fruit that comes from a tree native to…
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…
Jatropha gossypiifolia Health Benefits of Jatropha Gossypiifolia Jatropha gossypiifolia is a shrub that grows in tropical climates and is known by various names such as Bellyache Bush, Cotton Leaf, and Leprous Tree. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as abdominal pain, arthritis, asthma, constipation, eczema, fever, hernia, itching,…
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Health Benefit Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a fruit from the nightshade family native to South America. Despite botanically being a fruit, it’s generally eaten and prepared like a vegetable. Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart…
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,…
Facts about Cassia alata(Bush Candle) Cassia alata is a plant originating from Argentina. Commonly referred to as Candle brush, Candlestick, Senna alata and others. In Indonesia C. alata is called as “ketepeng china”. In other parts of South Asia, C. alata has become a herbal plant to treat various diseases in many countries including France. C. alata root…
Facts About Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) Plant Purslane is a leafy green vegetable that can be consumed either raw or cooked. It is also known as Portulaca oleracea, and is sometimes referred to as pigweed, little hogweed, fatweed or pusley. Purslane has a slightly sour or salty flavour that is akin to spinach and watercress. It…
Mango The mango (Mangifera indica) is also called the “king of fruits” in some parts of the world. Mango is native to India and Southeast Asia, and people have cultivated it for over 4,000 years. Hundreds of types of mango exist, each with its own characteristic taste, shape, size, and colour. Mango is low in calories…
Paragis Grass (Eleusine indica) Health Benefits and Uses Paragis, also known as Goosegrass or Dog’s Tail, is a type of grass that is commonly found in areas with hot climates. It has been used for centuries in the Philippines as an alternative medicine and is highly regarded by herbalists for its many health benefits, According…
Apple mint (mentha suaveolens) Natural health benefits of apple mint Apple mint (mentha suaveolens) is a perennial herb plant that grows tall and is sometimes called the woolly mint. This herb grows taut to a height of 40 to 100 centimetres and spreads as broad foliage. In early times, the Greeks used apple mint to…
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…
Cassava Leaf Common name: cassava Botanical name: Monihot utilisima Manihot utilissima, more commonly known as cassava, is a woody shrub native to South America. It is also referred to as manioc or yuca. Cassava is a staple food in many tropical and subtropical regions, providing a significant source of carbohydrates. Health Benefits Of Monihot utilising Rich in Nutrients:…
Mushrooms The Health Benefits of Mushrooms Mushrooms are a type of fungi that can be consumed as food or used for medicinal purposes. They are rich in various chemical properties that can affect human and animal health, nutrition, and functional food Medicinal mushrooms and their benefits: Mushrooms have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands…
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a green aromatic shrub, that is widely used in our daily food for seasoning. Besides its use for seasoning, it has great medicinal value. some of which this article will throw some light on. Research is still going on about the health benefits of the Rosemary plant. But…
Lady’s finger (okra) Lady’s finger (okra), is classified as a fruit, that is mostly grown in the worm and tropical climates like Africa and south Asia. It is used as a vegetable in cooking, this is common in most African countries where it is either eaten raw or cooked as soup. Okra is packed with…
Amazing Health Benefits of Beetroot Beetroot also known scientifically as Beta vulgaris has become a vital food, its ability to increase athletic abilities and to help remediate lots of health issues has made it become an important ingredient in our daily meals. Today, beet root’s value cuts across a wide range of world prospects, such…
