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 […]
By xinhuanet.com Uganda has approved the use of Covidex, local herbal medicine for supportive treatment in the management of COVID-19 as the country grapples with the surge of cases. The state-run National Drug Authority (NDA) said in a statement issued on Tuesday that Covidex has been notified to be sold in licensed drug outlets for supportive […]
Herbal medicine is still the mainstay of about 75 – 80%of the world population, mainly in the developing countries, for primary health care. This is primarily because of the general belief that herbal drugs are without any side effects besides being cheap and locally available. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the use of […]
By Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, PhD From the technical point of view cashews are seeds, and not nuts. They are light-colored, kidney-shaped and come from the fruit of the tropical tree called Anacardium occidentale that produces the bitter-tasting cashew apple. They have high nutrient density and supply of many vital minerals, “cashew nuts” and other nuts are often recommended […]
By Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, PhD The medical industry post-COVID-19 will not be the same. Herbal and alternative remedies have gained huge popularity amid this pandemic. The global complementary and alternative medicine market size is projected to reach USD 296.3 billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 19.9%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, […]
