African Plants Used in Medicine

pic Pelargonium sidoides (Umckaloabo) Introduction For hundreds of historic period the Zulu, Basuto, Xhosa and Mfengi cultures have intentionPelargonium sidoidesas a curative for coughs, upper respiratory tract irritations and gastrointestinal concerns. Today, with the advantages of modern intuition and clinical research, we are able to stop at a lower placestand what makes this tralatitious remediate melt so effectively.Pelargonium sidoides has been successfully utilize for the give-and-take of Respiratory infections like bronchitis, sinusitis, and pneumonia, tonsillitis and rhinopharyngitis It is often personad as an alternative to antibiotics Acute and degenerative ear, nose and pharynx infections Rapid intakefulness in the symptoms associated with dust-covereds and flu Analgesic (absence of pain) make Pelargonium sidoides is withal rich inphotochemical, vitamins, minerals and amino acidsthat enhance the consistences functioning and protects it against dis eases.Treatment withPelargonium sidoidesrapidly improves the exemplary symptoms associated with infections such as cough, fever, sore pharynx, weariness and weakness. pic Hibiscus sp. Introduction Recorded Medicinal uses The Shangaan use theHibiscus sp. leaves in the form of teatime for the give-and-take of hypertension, profuse menstruation and PMS. In ginzo the imbed is regarded as mucilaginous and restorative to heart and stomach. The seed is aromatic and has a musk-like odour utilise in perfumery under the nameAmbretta. In South the States and West Indies, the seed is a snakebite remedy. The flicker gives a very fair govern of inhibition, when tested for its antibacterial effect. The leaf ofHibiscus sp. s utilise by the Xhosa as a dressing for septic wounds and is said to obtain Mucilage. In the East Indies and Senegal the seed has been used as a remedy for fondness diseases and dysentery. The seed oil contains 55. 9% of stearic acid, 9. 1% of palmitic, 32. 6% of ol eic and 2. 4% of linoleic. The roseola yields a pigment canna hibiscetin. The Swati use a decoction of the root and flower in pneumonia. A hydrochloric acid extract of the leaf and basis has given positive alkaloid tests. A broken piece of the root ofHibiscus malacospermus Harv. is chewed by the Europeans in Lydenburg (South Africa) to relieve heartburn. The Southern Sotho use the plant as a griping remedy.The Southern Sotho, also use theHibiscus malacospermus E. Mey ex Harv. as a remedy for headaches and new(prenominal) ailments. The root ofHibiscus pusillus Thumb. is used by the Zulu as an emetic in the treatment of blue dreams and by men as dispel of the preparation for courting. The Zulu use a applications programme of the leaf and stem ofHibiscus surattensis L. for the treatment of penile irritation of any sort, including venereal sores and urethritis. It is sometimes applied as an ointment for the aforesaid(prenominal) purposes. An infusion is also used as an injectio n into the urethra and vagina for gonorrhoea and other(a) inflammations. pic African powdered ginger Siphonochilus aethiopicus elite chemotype IntroductionThis sublime southernAfrican plant, is an ancient traditional herbaceous plant regarded as Africas beat out natural anti-inflammatory remedy, and it has many other uses Headaches Influenza Mild asthma Sinusitis and throat infections PMS, Menstrual cramps Candida albicans, trush Mild sedative predilection swings and hysteria Colds, flu & coughs Other in effect(p) uses Ginger is an excellent remedy for digestive complaints (indigestion, nausea, gas, colic and congestion) Gingers antiseptic qualities make it exceedingly beneficial for gastro-intestinal infections Circulatory stimulant stimulates the circulation make it an important remedy for chilblains and worthless circulation.By improving the circulation, ginger helps reducing amply blood pressure Ginger also increases sweating and helps reduce body t emperature in fevers Ginger helps to thin the blood as well as to lower cholesterol Ginger is useful as a supplement for heartburn & halitosis (bad breath) This herb is cognize to relieve vomiting and to sooth the stomach and irascibility in the process Ginger is a warm vascular stimulant and body cleanser.It encourages the removal of toxins through the contend, and through increase kidney filtration Ginger relieves motion sickness and morn sickness General Information This herb has a long history of use in African traditional medicine for a range of conditions including headaches, Influenza, mild asthma, sinusitis, throat infections, thrush, candida, premenstrual syndrome and menstrual cramps. The root or rhizome is the part used, and comes to market in jointed branches called races or hands. The smell of ginger is aromatic and penetrating, the taste spicy, pungent, hot and biting. African Gingeris a deciduous plant with large, hairless leaves, developing annually f rom a small, distinctive cone-shaped rhizome.The spectacular flowers get along at ground level in early summer. Because of its medicinal uses it has been over-harvested and has a dependent distribution in Mpumalanga and the Northern responsibility and has become extinct in Kwa Zulu Natal. Ginger has a exhilarating effect on the heart and circulation, creating a feeling of fanaticism and well-being and restoring vitality, especially for those feeling the cold in winter. Hot ginger tea promotes perspiration, brings down a fever and helps to earn catarrh. Ginger has a stimulating and expectorator action in the lungs, expelling stoicism and relieving catarrhal coughs and chest infections. Ginger is a wonderful aid to digestion.It invigorates the stomach and intestines, stimulating the appetite and enhancing digestion by encouraging secernment of digestive enzymes. It moves stagnation of food and succeeding accumulation of toxins, which has a far-reaching effect end-to-end the body, increasing general health, vitality and enhancing immunity. ALOE VERA pic pic aloe was used topically to heal wounds and for various skin conditions, and orally as a laxative. Today, in addition to these uses, aloe is used as a folk or traditional remedy for a variety of conditions, including diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, and osteoarthritis. It is also used topically for osteoarthritis, burns, sunburns, and psoriasis.