Spondias mombin, also known as yellow mombin or hog plum and popularly known in the Akan language of Ghana as “atoa” is a species of tree and flowering plant in the family of Anacardiaceae. It is native to the tropical Americas, West Indies, and some parts of native West Africa. It seasonally bears a small […]
A recent peer review study published in the journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research found that over 50% of Ghanaians adopted hibiscus Tea also known as Sobolo to fight Covid 19. The study also found that about 80% of Ghanaians also adopted any form of herbal medicine to fight Covid 19. The study conducted […]
According to the Director Of Traditional and Alternative Medicine Directorate, Dr. Mrs. Anastasia Yirenkye for the nation to achieve universal health coverage, traditional medicine must be integrated fully into the main healthcare stream. She made this statement during the 20th Anniversary celebration of the Ghana Herbal Medical Students Association- KNUST. She said the world and […]
Raphael Nyarkotey Obu and Lawrencia Aggrey-Bluwey Background: Naturopathic medicine is at its embryonic stage of development in Ghana and West Africa in its entirety. In jurisdictions where Naturopathic medicine is well regulated, Naturopathic practitioners are well integrated into the primary healthcare delivery team. In Ghana, the case is quite different due to a myriad of […]
For many years, traditional medicine has received limited consideration from medical experts demanding more scientific evidence. However, a growing number of African countries are demonstrating a renewed interest in this ancient art of healing. Traditional medicine backed with scientific methods, tools, and guidelines can make a significant contribution to better access to medicines and achieving […]
