Research and Promoters of African Medicinal Plants
Lantana Plant (Lantana camara) Health Benefits and How to Uses as a Herb Lantana camara, commonly known as common lantana, is a species of flowering plant within the Verbena family (Verbenaceae). It is native to Africa, America, the Caribbean, and tropical / sub-tropical countries worldwide. Lantana leaves can display antimicrobial, fungicidal and insecticidal properties. L. camara has also been…
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…
African Velvet Tamarind (Dialium guineense) The velvet tamarind can be found in West African countries such as Benin where it is called “Assiswè”, Ghana where it is known as Yoyi, Sierra Leone where it is known as “black tombla”, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau where because of its texture is called “Veludo”, Portuguese for velvet, and Nigeria where it is known as awin or igbaru in Yoruba, icheku in Igbo and tsamiyar biri in Hausa. Health Benefits of The African Velvet Tamarind…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Onion (Allium Cepal) Heath Benefits and Healing Properties Onion is one of the world’s most commonly used spices, the onion bulb is formed by the thickening of the stalk underground, it is a good food with high healing power. 3500 years ago it was used by the Israelites to handle respiratory disorders, onions have carbohydrates…
Turmeric Turmeric is a spice that has been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine and cooking. It contains a compound called curcumin, which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties Health Benefits of Turmeric Reduces inflammation: Curcumin has been shown to reduce inflammation in the body, which can help alleviate symptoms…
