Psidium guajava (Guava) – 150g
Original price was: ₵15.00.₵10.00Current price is: ₵10.00.
Sold By: GMF StoreA tree 34 m high; smooth bark peels off in thin strips; leaves opposite, up to 15 cm long, 5 cm broad, veins prominent on lower surface.A very popular fruit crop, widely eaten in many areas of the world. The plant also has a wide range of traditional medicinal uses and is the source of vaarious commodities. Â Very high in vitamin C, it is also a good source of vitamin A and pectin. The fruit makes a very nice jam and can also be pureed then added to a range of desserts. Research has shown that guava leaf has antioxidant effects beneficial to the heart, i.e. cardioprotective properties and improved myocardial function. In two randomized human studies, the consumption of guava fruit for 12 weeks was shown to reduce blood pressure by an average 8 points, decrease total cholesterol levels by 9%, decrease triglycerides by almost 8%, and increase HDL cholesterol by 8% (Jimenez-Escrig, et al., 2001; Conde, et al., 2003). In other animal studies guava leaf extracts showed demonstrable analgesic, sedative, and central nervous system (CNS) depressant activity, as well as cough suppressant actions (Jaiarj et al., 1999; Singh et al., 1993; Singh et al., 1992; Shaheen et al., 2000).
Functions
coughs; diarrhoea; dysentery, toothache; throat and chest ailments, haemorrhoids
Dosage
Leaf decoction: 50 g of dried leaves per litre of water; older children and adults, 1 cup 1-3 times daily (or 1 cup every 4 hours for diarrhoea)
Fruit juice: infants and children under the age of 2, one cup daily
Fruit: eaten fresh, in jelly, or in marmalades
Contraindication
heart medication, appendicitis, hypoglycaemia
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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Kandimix Herbal Mixture Original price was: ₵39.00.₵34.00Current price is: ₵34.00. Sold By: GMF Store
Effective herbal medication for the management of venereal diseases like Gonorrhoea and candidiases
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N’adom Garlic Bitters Original price was: ₵40.00.₵27.00Current price is: ₵27.00. Sold By: GMF Store
Highly effective herbal medication for improving blood circulation
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Osompa Bene-Care Mixture Original price was: ₵40.00.₵30.00Current price is: ₵30.00. Sold By: GMF Store
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Toa ntini (Paulinia pinnata) roots – 150g Original price was: ₵29.00.₵25.00Current price is: ₵25.00. Sold By: GMF Store
A woody or sub-woody climber with tendrils at the nodes; stem ridged; leaves imparipinnate (2-pairs and odd one) both rachis and petiole conspicuously winged.
The crude hot aqueous extract of the whole plant dose-dependently exhibited antimalarial activity by inhibiting the growth of Plasmodium falciparum (Gbeasor et al., 1989).
Extracts of various morphological parts of P. pinnata obtained by using the traditional method of preparation showed broad-spectrum antibacterial effects (Annan and Houghton). Broadbent (1962) observed that Paullinia-tannin has cardiotonic action. The compound increased diastolic tonus and coronary blood flow in isolated perfused mammalian heart.
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Bidens Pilosa Leaves- 250g Original price was: ₵30.00.₵29.00Current price is: ₵29.00. Sold By: GMF Store
Bidens pilosa is an annual plant producing an erect, much-branched stem up to 100cm tall, though the plant can often flower, seed and then die when much smaller.
The plant is gathered from the wild for local use as a food and medicine. In parts of Africa, the plant is allowed to remain as a weed in cultivated ground, and it is also sometimes cultivated
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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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