Alchornea cordifolia
Botanical Overview Alchornea cordifolia (family Euphorbiaceae) is a widely distributed medicinal plant native to West and Central Tropical Africa. Commonly known as Christmas bush or Heart-leaf tree, its leaves, stem…
Archives: Herbs
Parkia biglobosa
Botanical Overview Parkia biglobosa, commonly known as African locust bean or Néré, belongs to the Fabaceae family. This plant is native to West and Central Africa. The bark, leaves, seeds,…
Detarium microcarpum
Botanical Overview Detarium microcarpum (family Fabaceae) is a woody plant native to West Africa and parts of the Sahel region, commonly known as Sweet detar or Tallow tree. The fruit…
Nauclea latifolia
Botanical Overview Nauclea latifolia is a member of the Rubiaceae family, commonly known as African peach or pin cushion tree. Native to West and Central Africa, various parts of the…
Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides
Botanical Overview Latin name: Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloidesFamily: RutaceaeParts used: Bark, Root, LeafCommon names: African Prickly Ash, Fagara, Prevost’s Pepper, West African Prickly Ash Energetics Temperature: warmingMoisture: dryingTastes: bitter, pungentTonicity: tonifying Primary…
Annona senegalensis
Botanical Overview Annona senegalensis, commonly known as African custard-apple or wild soursop, belongs to the Annonaceae family. It is native to various regions of Africa, including West, Central, and East…
Commiphora kataf
Botanical Overview Commiphora kataf is a resin-producing shrub or small tree of the Burseraceae family, native to Northeast Africa, the Horn of Africa, the Middle East, and the Arabian Peninsula.…
Senna italica
Botanical Overview Senna italica, commonly known as Italian senna, belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Africa, the Middle East, and parts of the Indian subcontinent. The primary…
Ocimum gratissimum
Botanical Overview Ocimum gratissimum belongs to the family Lamiaceae and is commonly known as African basil, clove basil, or scent leaf. Native to West Africa and tropical regions of Africa…
Siphonochilus aethiopicus
Botanical Overview Siphonochilus aethiopicus is a member of the Zingiberaceae family commonly known as African ginger or wild ginger. It is native to Southern and Eastern Africa. The primary parts…