African medicine has been around for millennia. It is an indigenous set of healthcare practices that lie outside of the mainstream healthcare system. It is used extensively in sub-Saharan Africa, yet very little research and publications exist on the topic. A large portion of the population, especially in South Africa, relies on traditional medicine to […]
Africa has a rich biodiversity with a wide range of medicinal plants and herbs. For thousands of years, traditional healers have used these natural resources to treat symptoms of illnesses and heal wounds. Medicinal plants can be used to treat physical and mental conditions, but can they be used along with conventional medicines? African Traditional […]
Traditional African Medicine is one of the oldest and, perhaps, diverse forms of healing. In many remote regions of the continent, traditional healers are the most accessible and affordable health resources available to local communities. These healers use a range of plants and natural elements to treat a large range of illnesses and ailments. This […]
The global COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the way we think about hygiene and health. As a result, there is much focus on lung health. Plants can improve lung health and support lung function. Mother Nature has provided us with many plants that are used as natural remedies. African wormwood, of the Artemisia species, is one […]
