The medicinal use of Alafia barteri (Alafia Chewing Stick, Guinea-Fowl’s Crest) locally known as Agbari Etu.
Alafia barteri is a medicinal plant belonging to Apocynaceae family. In Africa, it is locally named Agbari Etu among other names. it is also commonly referred as Alafia Chewing Stick, Guinea-Fowl’s Crest. The plant’s healing properties are extracted from the roots, leaves The plant is used for the treatment of sickle cell anaemia, rheumatic pains, […]
The medicinal use of Ageratum conyzoides (Goat Weed) locally known as Imi-Esu, Ula Ujula, Urata, Ahenhen.
Ageratum conyzoides is a medicinal plant belonging to Compositae family. In Africa, it is locally named Imi-Esu, Ula Ujula, Urata, Ahenhen among other names. it is also commonly referred as Goat Weed. The plant’s healing properties are extracted from the whole plant, leaves, root The plant is used for the treatment of wounds, ulcers, craw-craw, […]
The medicinal use of Agelenopsis chevaleri (Agelenopsis, Igo) locally known as Igo.
Agelenopsis chevaleri is a medicinal plant belonging to Olacaceae family. In Africa, it is locally named Igo among other names. it is also commonly referred as Agelenopsis, Igo. The plant’s healing properties are extracted from the bark, roots, seeds, leaves The plant is used for the treatment of conjunctivitis, ring-worm, impotence, purgative, craw-craw, tooth ache, […]
The medicinal use of Agelaea obliqua (Horse Tamarind) locally known as Esura, Okun.
Agelaea obliqua is a medicinal plant belonging to Connaraceae family. In Africa, it is locally named Esura, Okun among other names. it is also commonly referred as Horse Tamarind. The plant’s healing properties are extracted from the leaves The plant is used for the treatment of childbirth (relaxation of muscles) The information provided is not […]
The medicinal use of Afzelia africana (Apa, Pod Mahogany) locally known as Apa-Igbo, Apa, Kawo, Akpalata.
Afzelia africana is a medicinal plant belonging to Leguminosae family. In Africa, it is locally named Apa-Igbo, Apa, Kawo, Akpalata among other names. it is also commonly referred as Apa, Pod Mahogany. The plant’s healing properties are extracted from the root, leaves, stem-bark, seeds The plant is used for the treatment of gonorrhoea, stomach disorders, […]
The medicinal use of Afrormosia laxiflora (Kulkuli) locally known as Shedun, Makarfo, Abua Ocha.
Afrormosia laxiflora is a medicinal plant belonging to Leguminosae family. In Africa, it is locally named Shedun, Makarfo, Abua Ocha among other names. it is also commonly referred as Kulkuli. The plant’s healing properties are extracted from the root The plant is used for the treatment of intoxicant, headache, body pains, headache, ophthalmia, anticonvulsant, rat […]
The medicinal use of Aframomum sceptrum (Bear Berry) locally known as Oburo-Etu, Oboro, Oguro.
Aframomum sceptrum is a medicinal plant belonging to Zingiberaceae family. In Africa, it is locally named Oburo-Etu, Oboro, Oguro among other names. it is also commonly referred as Bear Berry. The plant’s healing properties are extracted from the seeds, leaves The plant is used for the treatment of measles, smallpox, lumbago, stimulant. The information provided […]
The medicinal use of Aframomum melegueta (Alligator Pepper, Grains Of Paradise) locally known as Ata-Ire, Atare, Itaye, Ose Oji, Citta, Gyandamaryaji.
Aframomum melegueta is a medicinal plant belonging to Zingiberaceae family. In Africa, it is locally named Ata-Ire, Atare, Itaye, Ose Oji, Citta, Gyandamaryaji among other names. it is also commonly referred as Alligator Pepper, Grains Of Paradise. The plant’s healing properties are extracted from the leaves, seeds The plant is used for the treatment of […]
The medicinal use of Aframomum granum-paradisi (Afromum Lilies) locally known as Oburo-Wawa.
Aframomum granum-paradisi is a medicinal plant belonging to Zingiberaceae family. In Africa, it is locally named Oburo-Wawa among other names. it is also commonly referred as Afromum Lilies. The plant’s healing properties are extracted from the roots The plant is used for the treatment of anthelmintics The information provided is not intended to be a […]