Research and Promoters of African Medicinal Plants
Ginger bush (Tetradenia riparia) Herbal Benefits and Uses Tetradenia riparia, also known as myrrh, ginger bush, Incense Bush, Ibozane and musk bush. has been used in folk medicine for various purposes. Its leaves, flowers and aerial parts have been widely studied to evaluate its medicinal potential such as lowering blood pressure, treatment of microbial infections, malaria, colds,…
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…
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,…
