African Plants Used in Medicine
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Pelargonium sidoides (Umckaloabo) Introduction: For hundreds of years the Zulu, Basuto, Xhosa and Mfengi cultures have used Pelargonium sidoides as a curative for coughs, upper respiratory tract irritations and gastrointestinal concerns. Today, with the advantages of modern science and clinical research, we are able to better understand what makes this traditional remedy work so effectively.
Pelargonium sidoides has been successfully used for the treatment of:
|Respiratory infections like bronchitis, sinusitis, and pneumonia, tonsillitis and rhinopharyngitis |
|It is often used as an alternative to antibiotics |
|Acute and chronic ear, nose and throat infections |
|Rapid improvement in the symptoms associated with colds and flu |
|Analgesic (absence of pain) effects |
Pelargonium sidoides is also rich in photochemical, vitamins, minerals and amino acids that enhance the body’s functioning and protects it against diseases. Treatment with Pelargonium sidoides rapidly improves the typical symptoms associated with infections such as cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue and weakness.
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Hibiscus sp. Introduction: Recorded Medicinal uses:
The Shangaan use the Hibiscus sp. leaves in the form of tea for the treatment of hypertension, profuse menstruation and PMS.
In Guinea the plant is regarded as mucilaginous and tonic to heart and stomach. The seed is aromatic and has a musk-like odour used in perfumery under the name "Ambretta".
In South America and West Indies, the seed is a snakebite remedy. The leaf gives a very fair zone of inhibition, when tested for its antibacterial effect.
The leaf
Pelargonium sidoides (Umckaloabo) Introduction: For hundreds of years the Zulu, Basuto, Xhosa and Mfengi cultures have used Pelargonium sidoides as a curative for coughs, upper respiratory tract irritations and gastrointestinal concerns. Today, with the advantages of modern science and clinical research, we are able to better understand what makes this traditional remedy work so effectively.
Pelargonium sidoides has been successfully used for the treatment of:
|Respiratory infections like bronchitis, sinusitis, and pneumonia, tonsillitis and rhinopharyngitis |
|It is often used as an alternative to antibiotics |
|Acute and chronic ear, nose and throat infections |
|Rapid improvement in the symptoms associated with colds and flu |
|Analgesic (absence of pain) effects |
Pelargonium sidoides is also rich in photochemical, vitamins, minerals and amino acids that enhance the body’s functioning and protects it against diseases. Treatment with Pelargonium sidoides rapidly improves the typical symptoms associated with infections such as cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue and weakness.
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Hibiscus sp. Introduction: Recorded Medicinal uses:
The Shangaan use the Hibiscus sp. leaves in the form of tea for the treatment of hypertension, profuse menstruation and PMS.
In Guinea the plant is regarded as mucilaginous and tonic to heart and stomach. The seed is aromatic and has a musk-like odour used in perfumery under the name "Ambretta".
In South America and West Indies, the seed is a snakebite remedy. The leaf gives a very fair zone of inhibition, when tested for its antibacterial effect.
The leaf