African medicinal plants

A Profile of Bitter Leaf (Vernonia amygdalina)

Julian Gooden
December 23, 2024
Health & Wellness

Overview Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina), a perennial shrub native to Africa, is renowned for its distinctive bitter taste and versatile applications in traditional medicine and cuisine. Thriving in tropical climates, it is commonly found in home gardens and the wild… Read More »A Profile of Bitter Leaf (Vernonia amygdalina)

Medicinal Plants Used in Traditional Treatment of Malaria in Cameroon

Julian Gooden
September 22, 2022
Health & Wellness, Herbs

This is from a research paper from the Cameroon looking at local herbs used for as malaria remedy. Researchers: Focho, D. A.1, Ndam, W. T.1 and Fonge, B. A.2 1. Department of Plant Biology, University of Dschang, P. O. Box… Read More »Medicinal Plants Used in Traditional Treatment of Malaria in Cameroon