Aframomum melegueta 100g-(Akan- Fam wisa)
Original price was: ₵10.50.₵9.00Current price is: ₵9.00.
Sold By: GMF StoreGrains of paradise consists of the dried mature seeds of Aframomum melegueta. A tufted leafy herbaceous perennial plant up to 2m high; leaves are distichously arranged. Although used mainly as a condiment, the seeds also have a stimulant action on the digestive system, strengthening and warming the stomach. They are used to alleviate indigestion, flatulence and bloating and help to relieve abdominal discomfort due to colic or griping. The seeds can help to reduce or prevent vomiting and to bring relief from nausea. They have also been used as an aphrodisiac. The seed is used to treat head colds, influenza, slight abdominal pains, constipation, menstrual pains and rheumatism. Combined with Zingiber officinale, they are used to treat colds and fever. Crushed in citron juice, they are employed for treating glandular problems. The pulverised seeds are used in an enema for treating constipation pains, and are mixed with mustard oil in an ointment for easing arthritis pains. The seeds are pulverised with the seeds of Piper nigrum and then mixed with coconut oil to make an ointment that is used to treat general swellings and pains. Studies on the sexual behaviour of male rats showed that A. melegueta and P. guineense increased sexual arousal (Kamtchouing et al., 2002).
Function
Adjuvant, bronchitis, numbness, sickle cell anaemia, orchitis, chest pains
Dosage
Decoction: 40 g of dried fruits in 1 litre of water; drink 4 cups daily
Contraindication
Gastric ulcer, pregnancy, lactation, haemorrhoids
Adverse reaction
Abdominal discomfort in susceptible individuals
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: These statements have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. As with all dietary supplements, you should consult a qualified healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are taking any medications or have any medical conditions.
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COA MIXTURE Original price was: ₵150.00.₵130.00Current price is: ₵130.00. Sold By: GMF Store
COA MIXTUREÂ (Formally COA FS)Â is a herbal medicine for General Wellbeing, hence you can take it whether you are sick or not. Also, you can take it to SUPPORT treatment of any sickness, disease or infection.
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Adom Natural Man Tonic Original price was: ₵35.00.₵30.00Current price is: ₵30.00. Sold By: GMF Store
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Cryptolepis sanguinolenta (nibima)- 1kg Original price was: ₵150.00.₵140.05Current price is: ₵140.05. Sold By: GMF Store
Cryptolepis consists of the dried roots of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta. Thin-stemmed twining or scrambling shrub; leaves elliptic, oblong-elliptic, apex acute to shortly acuminate, base symmetrical, petiolate, up to 7 cm long and 3 cm wide. The roots have a bitter flavour and are tonic. They are chewed, while the root bark or root extracts are taken as a tea, to treat a wide range of conditions including fever, hepatitis, malaria, hypertension, urinary and upper respiratory tract infections, colic, stomach complaints, amoebic dysentery and diarrhoea, wounds. The leaves and roots are rich in bioactive indole alkaloids such as cryptolepine, the major constituent of the root bark and the first alkaloid isolated from the plant. Cryptolepine has potent antiplasmodial activity, and also has anticancer, antifungal, antibacterial, hypotensive, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and anti-hyperglycaemic activities
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Tupain Capsules Original price was: ₵38.00.₵32.00Current price is: ₵32.00. Sold By: GMF Store
Tupain herbal capsules has no side effect when taken as directed
Prolonged use (in excess of two weeks) of Tupain herbal capsules may be associated -
Voacanga africana (: Beda) – 150g Original price was: ₵30.50.₵30.00Current price is: ₵30.00. Sold By: GMF Store
Voacanga africana is an evergreen shrub or tree growing from 1 – 11 metres tall and branching from low down. The bole can be 2 – 30cm in diameter. The tree has a long history of traditional medicinal use in Africa, where it also supplies food and a range of commodities. Â A bark or root-decoction is used to treat heart-troubles.
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