By Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, PhD Growing up in my village at Suhum-Amanhia; have seen charcoal in soups but never asked why this was done by my grandmother. I have now realized the immersed science exhibited by my great-grandparents in the village. Interestingly, this remedy was one of a few natural medicinals, such as sulfur, conventional doctors […]
By Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, PhD The medical industry post-COVID-19 will not be the same. Herbal and alternative remedies have gained huge popularity amid this pandemic. The global complementary and alternative medicine market size is projected to reach USD 296.3 billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 19.9%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, […]
The Annonaceae family is rich in potential as a source of chemical entities for the development of novel antimalarial drugs. Several species belonging to this family have been well studied and have provided active antimalarial substances. On the other hand, a large number of species traditionally used to treat malaria from this family have not […]
By Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, PhD As a science writer; my columns are for general health information only and not to be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment of any health condition or problem. One thing I have also seen with natural remedy is that, no single plant alone treats cancer. You need […]
By Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, PhD He who defines the term wins the race. Mainstream medical practitioners have defined the term to prove that conventional medicine is the only evidence-based medicine. Alternative medicine is different from traditional or indigenous medicine, though alternative medicine also infused some form of herbalism. Nature is the defining metaphor for many alternative […]
