1. Swelling Reduction: Heliotropium indicum leaves can be used as a poultice to reduce swelling in the hands and feet caused by cold or phlegm-related issues. 2. Pain and Swelling Relief: Applying heated leaves of Heliotropium indicum to injured areas can alleviate pain and reduce swelling. 3. Groin Swelling: Heat applied to the leaves ofContinue reading “HEALTH BENEFITS OF HELIOTROPIUM INDICUM/ AKOMFEM ATIKO”
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HEALTH BENEFITS OF STAR FRUIT
Star fruit — or carambola — is a sweet and sour fruit that has the shape of a five-point star.The star fruit is yellow or green in color. It comes in two main types: a smaller sour variety and a larger sweeter one.The skin is edible and the flesh has a mild, sour flavor that makes itContinue reading “HEALTH BENEFITS OF STAR FRUIT”
HEALTH BENEFITS OF CLEOME VISCOSA
The whole plant and its parts (leaves, seeds, and roots) are widely used in traditional andCleome viscosa, otherwise known as Asian spiderflower or Tick weed is an annual herb that grows up to a meter high. It has a long history of traditional medicinal use in various cultures. Here are some potential health benefits associated withContinue reading “HEALTH BENEFITS OF CLEOME VISCOSA”
THE DANGEROUS EFFECTS OF TYPHOID FEVER.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF SIAM WEED, ACHAMPONG
Siam Weed, is a flowering shrub with amazing healing powers and health benefits to mankind. Unfortunately, little is known about its efficacy due to lack of information about this amazing plant. Chromolaena odorata is the botanical name for this shrub and it comes with different popular names such as: Awolowo Leave.Independence leave.Devil weed.Camfhur grass.Christmas bush.BitterContinue reading “HEALTH BENEFITS OF SIAM WEED, ACHAMPONG”
BEWARE OF PRIAPISM
Priapism is the medical term for an erection that lasts for abnormally long periods of time, such abnormality is associated with pain and occurs without a reason. Priapism is different from an erection as it will not be treated through orgasm and instead requires medical attention. There are many different reasons behind priapism, and itContinue reading “BEWARE OF PRIAPISM”
HOW TO COMBAT YOUR MIGRAINE
A migraine is a neurological disease that can cause debilitating throbbing pain that can leave one in bed for days.According to Mayo Clinic, a migraine is a strong headache which is usually associated with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light.Migraine attacks can last for hours to days, and the pain can be so severe that it interferes withContinue reading “HOW TO COMBAT YOUR MIGRAINE”
EFFECTS OF WORMS
Intestinal worms, or parasitic worms, are simple organisms that feed off the human body. Many people recognize the more common varieties, such as tapeworms and hookworms, but may be less aware of the others. Intestinal worms can cause many symptoms in the body, some of which are similar to the symptoms of other gut disorders.Continue reading “EFFECTS OF WORMS”
THE DANGEROUS EFFECTS OF TYPHOID FEVER.
Typhoid fever is an acute infectious disease caused by bacterium called Salmonella typhimurium or salmonella paratyphi which is associated with fever .The bacterium dwells in the intestine and blood stream of humams . Mode of transmission is direct contact with feces of an infected person, through contaminated food and water as well as poor sanitation.Continue reading “THE DANGEROUS EFFECTS OF TYPHOID FEVER.”
HEALTH BENEFITS OF MISTLETOE
Mistletoe comes with a botanical name Viscum album. Other varieties come in with different botanical names. It considered as a semiparasitic plant that grows on deciduous trees. The medicinal portions of the plant include the leaves, stem, and pea-sized berries. Mistletoe has been used widely to treat many illnesses Other common names of the mistletoeContinue reading “HEALTH BENEFITS OF MISTLETOE”
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