Research and Promoters of African Medicinal Plants
Monkey Sugarcane (Costus afer) Herbal Benefits Healing Properties and Uses Costus afer, also known as African Costus, Monkey Sugarcane is a perennial plant native to Africa. Costus afer has long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves. is a versatile plant with both medicinal and socio-cultural significance. The Monkey sugar is rich in minerals and vitamins,…
Sweet Broomweed (Scoparia Dulcis) Scoparia dulcis is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family. Common names include licorice weed, goatweed, scoparia-weed and sweet-broom in English. Sweet broomweed is a small herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. Sweet Broomweed or Licorice Weed, is a medicinal herb deeply rooted in traditional healing practices across diverse cultures. Experimental studies reveal…
African peach Plant (Nauclea latifolia) The African peach is a valuable medicinal plant native to tropical Africa and Asia, it is scientifically known as Nauclea latifolia Smith and some of its common names are African peach, Pin cushion tree, Guinea peach, Sierra Leone peach, Bishop’s head, and more. The plant is Found in tropical forests of…
Diabetes, Symptoms, Causes, Prevention and Herbal Treatment What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. The body either does not make enough insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it makes. Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin, or the cells of the body becoming unresponsive to the…
Amazing Health Benefits of Rooibos plant (Aspalathus linearis) The Rooibos plant, scientifically known as Aspalathus linearis, is a broom-like member of the Fabaceae family that grows in South Africa’s fynbos biome. The leaves of this plant are used to make a herbal tea called rooibos, which is popular in Southern Africa and has gained international popularity for…
Facts About Cashew (Anacardium occidentale) the Fruit, Leaves and Nuts The cashew plant (Anacardium occidentale) is a tropical evergreen tree that belongs to the family Anacardiaceae. It’s native to South America but is now widely cultivated in various tropical climates, especially in Africa Brazil and India. The cashew tree can grow up to 14 metres (46 feet) tall, with dwarf…
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia uniflora) Facts About This Fruit The Surinam cherry, also known as Eugenia uniflora or pitanga, is a tropical fruit native to Africa and South America. Here are some key points about it: Description: It’s a large shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 meters high. The leaves have a spicy resinous fragrance and…
Tribulus Terrestris Plant (Herbal Uses and Health Benefits ) Tribulus is a genus of plants in the family Zygophyllaceae that grows in diverse climates and soils worldwide. The most well-known species is Tribulus terrestris, also called puncture vine, goat’s head, or caltrop. It is a small, creeping plant with yellow flowers and spiny fruits that…
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…
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…
GORON TULA Goron Tula is a tree that grows in the northeastern part of Nigeria and bears round, brown balls containing five edible seeds. The plant is named after Hausa, one of the most spoken languages in Nigeria. For centuries, the people of Tula have used Goron Tula for its numerous health benefits. Today, the…
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…
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…
Pawpaw seeds Pawpaw seeds (papaya) are a fruit with a delicious taste. Most people prefer eating the main fruit and neglecting its seed. pawpaw seeds are of high nutritional value, with great healing power. However, some side effects may need to be considered before eating them. They are high in polyphenols and flavonoids, which act…
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…
Wild Tomatoes (Phyalis angulata)-Health Benefits, Properties and How to Use as Herbal Medicines In Central and South America Physalis angulatais is also widely used as a medicinal plant. It is used to treat malaria, toothache, and liver ailments including hepatitis, and rheumatism, and is considered a diuretic and relaxant. Plant infusions are taken to…
