Research and Promoters of African Medicinal Plants
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…
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,…
Bitter leaves (Vernonia amygdalina) Medicinal Benefits and Uses Bitter leaf is used in Africa as a vegetable for food, sometimes washed to reduce the bitter taste, and prepared as salat, enjoyed with great nutritional value attached for nourishment. There are lots of medicinal uses for this plant that can range from skin infections…
