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Alstonia boonei
Names: Description: A very large, deciduous, evergreen, tropical-forest tree belonging to the Apocynaceae Family and distributed throughout the tropics and rain forests of West and Central Africa. It grows up to[...]Read More
Traditional and Complementary Management of Buruli Ulcer: A Focus on Nigerian Herbs and Holistic Therapies
1. Introduction: A Neglected Tropical Disease with a Heavy Nigerian Burden Buruli ulcer (BU) is a chronic, debilitating skin disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium ulcerans. It is classified by[...]Read More
Persea americana (Avocado) Seeds; A Global Ethnomedicinal Treasure
1. Botanical Features: The seed of Persea americana is large, typically pyriform (pear-shaped) to ovoid, measuring 5–7 cm in length and 3–5 cm in width. It is surrounded by a[...]Read More
Gongronema latifolium (Utazi): A Multifunctional Nigerian Herb for Respiratory Health and Beyond
Gongronema latifolium Benth., commonly known as utazi in Igbo, arokeke in Yoruba, and utasi in Efik and Ibibio, is a climbing shrub native to the tropical rainforests of West Africa[...]Read More
Andrographis paniculata (King of Bitters/Chuan Xin Lian)
Description Andrographis paniculata (Burm. f.) Nees is a slender, erect, annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Acanthaceae family . The genus name Andrographis refers to the shape of the pollen[...]Read More
Dialium guineense (Velvet Tamarind)
Description Dialium guineense Willd., commonly known as the velvet tamarind, is a tall, tropical, fruit-bearing tree belonging to the family Fabaceae (Leguminosae), the same family as beans and peas .[...]Read More
Ricinus communis (Castor Oil Plant)
Description Ricinus communis, commonly known as the castor bean or castor oil plant, is a species of perennial flowering plant belonging to the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. It is the sole[...]Read More
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