Alstonia boonei (Nyamedua) bark – 150g
Original price was: ₵25.00.₵20.00Current price is: ₵20.00.
Sold By: GMF StoreA deciduous tree up to 35 m high, buttresses deep-fluted high and narrow; slash spotted white and light brown; latex copious.The analgesic and antiinflammatory effects of Alstonia have been shown in many laboratory studies, Extracts of A. boonei have potential antihelminthic effects by the ability to inhibit glutathione S-transferases from parasitic nematodes (Fakae et al., 2000). The indole alkaloid echitamine, which showed several pharmacological activities including hypotensive activity and relaxing activity of the smooth muscles. The bark, leaves and roots are all used to relieve rheumatic pain and other pains.
Functions
Rheumatoid arthritis; malaria; measles; boils;
wounds; arterial hypertension
Dosage
Decoction: 30-50 g of the stem bark powder per litre of water; drink 3-4 cups a day
Adverse effects
Excessive or prolonged use has been linked to conditions such as Steven Johnson’s syndrome.
Contraindications
Pregnancy and lactation, liver dysfunctions.
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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Cyperus esculentus (akan name: Atadwe) – 100g Original price was: ₵15.50.₵14.00Current price is: ₵14.00. Sold By: GMF Store
Cyperus esculentus is a perennial grass-like plant producing solitary culms 10 – 90cm tall from numerous, spreading, underground stolons. The apex of the stolons swells to form ellipsoid to globose tubers 10 – 18mm long. Tiger nuts are regarded as a digestive tonic, having a heating and drying effect on the digestive system and alleviating flatulence. They also promote urine production and menstruation. The tubers are said to be aphrodisiac, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, stimulant and tonic
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Bridelia Tea- 250g Original price was: ₵23.50.₵23.00Current price is: ₵23.00. Sold By: GMF Store
Clinical data
Administration of a leaf decoction to a 49-year-old female diabetic patient caused her fasting blood sugar level to fall from 242 mg/dl to about 120 mg/dl after 12 weeks, remaining at this level for eight weeks (Addae-Mensah, 1992). A 45-year old hypertensive woman, who had diabetes diagnosed on routine examination had her fasting blood sugar level of 370 mg/dl reduced to 250 mg/dl after one week and continued to fall until it normalized after eleven weeks on immediate administration of B. ferruginea. No medication was prescribed for her hypertension, but her blood pressure fell from 180/90 to 140/90 during the treatment period (Addae-Mensah, 1992; Ampofo, 1977). Aqueous extracts of the leaves were able to normalize the fasting blood glucose levels and helped in eliminating glycosuria of patients with maturity-onset diabetes (Iwu, 1993). -
Dudo Herbal Mixture Original price was: ₵36.00.₵26.00Current price is: ₵26.00. Sold By: GMF Store
Dudo herbal mixture is a naturally formulated product in Ghana. It is proven to be effective in managing uncomplicated malaria
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