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)
The New York Times recently disclosed that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed a health issue he faced in 2010, originating from a peculiar incident involving a worm that invaded his brain. This revelation emerged during his 2012 divorce proceedings, where… Read More »Brain Worm Parasites and Potential Herbal Remedies
Trinidad is an island in the Caribbean known for many things including it’s beautiful flora and fauna. This includes many plants used for their medicinal uses. Below is a list of some of these: Reference(s) Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine… Read More »List of Plants Collected in Ethnobotanical Survey in Trinidad
Traditional herbal medicine is widely used by the local population in Nigeria to treat numerous health conditions. The below table documents the medicinal values, local names, method of preparation, dosage forms and parts of common medicinal plants sold in some… Read More »Medicinal Plants Sold in Markets in Abeokuta, Nigeria (Including DOSAGE)
Achiote, Annato: (Bixa orellana – Bixaceae): – Measles (ground seeds applied to bath) – Buccal sores (seeds steeped in water, as rinse) – Condiment and food colouring Aguacate: (Avocado, Persea americana): – Intestinal worms (grate 8 to 10 grams of… Read More »Popular Mexican Herbs and Their Uses