Source NGA The Executive Director of the Centre for Plant Medicine Research, Dr. Kofi Bobi Barimah, has urged Ghanaians to conserve the country’s forest cover towards preserving plant biodiversity. “This is essential for the food security and health of the country while preserving our heritage of traditional medicine,” he said. He said this when he […]
By Rpahael Obu Nyarkotey A study by Bazzano et al.,2017, found that, fennel acts as a galactagogue agent for women who are breastfeeding. Galactagogues increase the production of breast milk. Although the research on whether or not fennel is effective for promoting the production of breast milk, studies have found that many women who do choose […]
About 100 years ago, natural herbs were the main remedy for treating human diseases. It has been estimated that 25% of modern medicines are made from plants first used traditionally, such as aspirin, artemisinin, ephedrine, and paclitaxel. However, there is limited scientific evidence to establish the safety and efficacy of most herbal products. The wide […]
Chronic constipation is a common gastrointestinal condition associated with intestinal inflammation and a considerably impaired quality of life, affecting approximately 10–20% of the population in the US. Dietary fiber and laxatives have been shown to aid in the treatment of chronic constipation, Venancio, V. P. (2016) Mango (Mangifera indica L.), a fiber- and polyphenol-rich fruit may […]
By Raphael Obu Nyarkotey As I did promised my readers on the blood group diet, I bring to you an Evidence-Based Review on this media hyped diet restrictions being campaigned by some experts. I realized that lots of people have fallen prey to this campaign. I believe in evidence-based medicine and not theoretic medicine. I […]
