Cannabis, popularly known with street name – Weed or Ganja is among six herbs the South African government is trialling for COVID-19 treatment. This after a groundbreaking study released this month revealed that the controversial drug proved to be the most potential adjunct treatment for COVID-19 treatments. Researchers from the Texas Biomedical Research Institute and […]
The World Health Organization and the Africa CDC on Wednesday launched an expert advisory committee to enhance research and development of traditional medicines for COVID-19. The committee is mandated to offer “independent scientific advice and support to countries on the safety, efficacy, and quality of traditional medicine therapies”, according to a statement by the W.H.O. […]
One of the eye-opening points of my childhood was when a snake spit into my eyes whilst I was busy hunting locust in the bushes during one of my school holidays. Our sole rural clinic was remote, approximately twenty kilometers away. My worried parents were not guaranteed the availability of medicines too. My grandpa, VaTara, […]
According to Vlachopoulos et al 2013, erectile dysfunction is common in the patient with cardiovascular disease. “It is an important component of the quality of life and it also confers an independent risk for future cardiovascular events. The usual 3-year time period between the onset of erectile dysfunction symptoms and a cardiovascular event offers an […]
Do you know waakye averts constipation and lowers blood pressure as well? Ok! Follow me as I delve into this interesting subject. Waakye(pronounced waa-chay) is a Ghanaian dish of cooked rice and beans. It is cooked using many of the methods without additional spices and herbs. The rice is cooked with an indigenous leaf ( […]
