7 Health Benefits of Xylopia Aethiopica (#Proven)
The recent trend showed the choice of remedies is not only coming from modern medical technologies. There are a lot of people started to consider the effectiveness of home remedies coming from natural ingredients found in nature. A lot of studies have been conducted to focus on finding natural ingredients from surrounding in order to support the rapid development of modern medical technologies. Some hospitals are even cooperating with universities by opening a special department which exclusively studied about herbs and plants. Recent found that Xylopia Aethiopica, a type of aromatic tree mostly found in rain forest of Africa has more benefit than just a tree which the wood used to construct hut, crossbows or boat.
There are a lot of benefits from all the components of Xylopia Aethiopica, not only from the wood which could prevent termite, the leaves, the fruits and even the seeds and the root contained important ingredients for health benefit and home or traditional remedies purposes. Besides as traditional and natural ingredients for remedies or medical purpose, Xylopia Aethiopica also used in foods and beverage, the crushed dried fruit widely used as the replacement of pepper to spice up the food flavor and the leaves could be used as the main ingredients of local drink.
Health benefits of Xylopia Aethiopica as remedies and many diseases treatment already prove around the world. Here are some Xylopia Aethiopica benefits for you.
- Bronchitis treatment
Bronchitis considered as high risk in viral infection because the virus could be spread easily through the air and the direct contact. It is no longer a dangerous disease today with all the medical technologies the world has now but incomplete or wrong treatment could change the status of acute bronchitis into chronic bronchitis which will required much more complex treatment. In the worst case, a person suffered from chronic bronchitis should conduct a lung transplant and need an oxygen therapy in long term.
One of the health benefits of Xylopia Aethiopica is as a natural solution to treat bronchitis. In traditional environment of Africa and Ghana, the fruit of Xylopia Aethiopica used to treat bronchitis in the form of dried fruit decoction. And many studies also has proven that the 70% of aqueous ethanol extracted from the fruit has anti-anaphylactic and anti-inflammatory properties which assists in the validation of Xylopia Aethiopica in treating bronchitis.
- Dysenteric condition
The main cause of dysenteric case is infection of bacteria, viruses or parasitic worm. The anti-hepatotoxic and the antibacterial found in dried fruit of Xylopia Aethiopica could help a dysenteric condition which has function as a traditional or natural antimicrobial therapy.
- Toothaches
The root of Xylopia Aethiopica could be used as home remedies to get rid of toothaches. It is traditionally used as mouthwash.
- Asthma
Asthma might be a well-known disease. A lot of treatments have been found and preventive actions have been introduced. It is true that there is no cure for asthma; that’s why avoiding the triggers is the most effective preventive solution. The triggers here are like irritants and allergens, and studies have proven the aqueous ethanol extracted from the dried fruit decoction producing effective anti-inflammatory action which is an effective treatment for asthma.
5.- Rheumatism
Rheumatism is condition when a person will suffer a kind of chronic pain in the joints or tissue. In modern times, there are a lot of options of medicines to deal with rheumatism as well as options of herbs as traditional remedies as alternative choices. The fruit of Xylopia Aethiopica is also well-known as a counter pain that could help people getting rid of the pain caused by their rheumatism condition.
- Foods and Beverages
In daily life, local Africa used the fruit local palm wine, coffee and even smoked as replacement of tobacco. Not only the fruit; the seeds are also able to be used as the spice for food flavor.
- Cosmetics
And just like any women around the world who could find the beauty in every way, they could find the benefits of the seeds of Xylopia Aethiopica for the scent and cosmetic for their skin.
Those are the health benefits of Xylopia Aethiopica which has been proven by experts and studies. However, there are more benefits of this aromatic tree for home remedies like headaches, stomachache, chest-pain and the tonic is also believed by many people to improve fertility and recommended for mothers who breastfeeding their child.
Nature is not only provides the beauty for this world but also benefits for those who embrace the nature. Modern medical technologies might help this world fight disease a lot better but don’t even underestimate the power of traditional remedies and herbs because even maybe the most effective drugs contained chemicals that only extracted from that plants you see every day in your home yard or the small forest around your environment. Besides, learning about herbs and home remedies could help you conducting the first aid action.
SOURCE: https://drhealthbenefits.com/herbal/herbal-plant/health-benefits-of-xylopia-aethiopica
2.
]. The bole can be free of branches for up to 15 metres, and 50 - 90cm in diameter[
].
This tree is one of several species in the genus that are much used in traditional medicine and for similar medicinal purposes. They may all be used as substitutes for each other. When sold on the market it is difficult to differentiate the dried bark of the different species. The tree is commonly harvested from the wild[
]. It is only rarely cultivated, but is often left standing near houses so that it can be harvested for medicinal purposes[
]. The timber is also of some economic value[
]. The seed and bark are exported from Ghana to industrial countries.
]. The following symptoms have been manifest: colic, obstinate constipation, weakening of the stomach or spasm of the pylorus, fibrillary trembling, pronounced paleness of the skin and heart weakness[
].
]. Found in transitional and secondary forests[
]. Common in forest clearings, usually below 300 metres, but also found at elevations up to 1,200 metres[
,
].
]. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 1,100 - 2,000mm, but tolerates 700 - 3,000mm[
].
Grows best in a sunny position[
]. Succeeds in a range of soils, preferring one that is well-drained soil[
]. Prefers a pH in the range 5.5 - 6.5, tolerating 5 - 7[
].
The plant flowers throughout the year[
].
]. An alcoholic extract from the root bark has shown a hypoglycaemic effect[
]. Hypotensive and hypoglycaemic activities in the treatment of obese adult diabetics with hypertension have been reported[
]. Some caution should be employed with this herb, accidental poisoning has occurred[
].
The leaves are collected from young trees or by climbing older one[
]. The bark is obtained by slashing or peeling with a cutlass[
]. The roots are dug up when the soil is workable[
].
The collected material is dried in the sun and kept in wrappers, or is pounded and made into balls[
]. Sometimes, the plant material is powdered when dry[
].
A root decoction is commonly taken to treat constipation, to regulate menstruation and as an abortifacient[
]. Combined with lemon, it has been used to treat hepatitis[
].
Externally, it is used as a wash, bath or vapour bath to treat leprosy, venereal diseases, oedema and scrotal elephantiasis[
].
The bark has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties[
]. The pulp is used as an enema to treat intestinal parasites[
]. A bark decoction is taken or used as vapour bath to treat fever, stomach-ache, leprosy, gonorrhoea and dysmenorrhoea[
]. The stem bark or powdered young green twigs are applied fresh or as a paste on wounds, abscesses or ulcerous wounds[
].
A decoction of twig bark and leaves, together with those of Thaumatococcus daniellii, is used as nose drops to treat headache[
]. Combined with Zanthoxylum gilletii, it is made into a paste and applied locally to treat rheumatism[
].
A poultice obtained by grinding young leaves with soil from a fireplace and water is believed to promote closure of the fontanelle in babies[
]. A decoction of the leaves is taken to treat abdominal pain of uterine origin[
].
].
].
Potash from the wood is used to make soap[
].
The wood is creamy or yellowish white, somewhat lustrous, light weight and soft but firm, easy to cut and finishing smoothly; it is not resistant to decay[
]. The grain is straight or irregular, texture moderately coarse[
]. It is used for general carpentry, small implements and plywood[
].
2.
Anthocleista nobilis-WUDIF)K3T3/
Gentianaceae
Common Name: Cabbage Palm
General Information
Cabbage palm is a small to medium-sized tree usually growing up to 18 metres tall but with occasional specimens to 30 metres[]. The bole can be free of branches for up to 15 metres, and 50 - 90cm in diameter[
].
This tree is one of several species in the genus that are much used in traditional medicine and for similar medicinal purposes. They may all be used as substitutes for each other. When sold on the market it is difficult to differentiate the dried bark of the different species. The tree is commonly harvested from the wild[
]. It is only rarely cultivated, but is often left standing near houses so that it can be harvested for medicinal purposes[
]. The timber is also of some economic value[
]. The seed and bark are exported from Ghana to industrial countries.
Known Hazards
Accidental poisoning has occurred through the herbal use of this plant[]. The following symptoms have been manifest: colic, obstinate constipation, weakening of the stomach or spasm of the pylorus, fibrillary trembling, pronounced paleness of the skin and heart weakness[
].
Botanical References
Range
Western Tropical Africa - Senegal east to the Central African Republic.Habitat
A lower canopy tree of tropical rainforest and semi-deciduous forest[]. Found in transitional and secondary forests[
]. Common in forest clearings, usually below 300 metres, but also found at elevations up to 1,200 metres[
,
].
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Tree |
| Height | 18.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Cultivated, Semi-cultivated, Wild |
Cultivation Details
A plant of the moister, mainly lowland tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 1,200metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 30°c, but can tolerate 14 - 35°c[]. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 1,100 - 2,000mm, but tolerates 700 - 3,000mm[
].
Grows best in a sunny position[
]. Succeeds in a range of soils, preferring one that is well-drained soil[
]. Prefers a pH in the range 5.5 - 6.5, tolerating 5 - 7[
].
The plant flowers throughout the year[
].
Edible Uses
None knownMedicinal
Cabbage palm is widely used in traditional medicine throughout its distribution area as a strong purgative and diuretic[]. An alcoholic extract from the root bark has shown a hypoglycaemic effect[
]. Hypotensive and hypoglycaemic activities in the treatment of obese adult diabetics with hypertension have been reported[
]. Some caution should be employed with this herb, accidental poisoning has occurred[
].
The leaves are collected from young trees or by climbing older one[
]. The bark is obtained by slashing or peeling with a cutlass[
]. The roots are dug up when the soil is workable[
].
The collected material is dried in the sun and kept in wrappers, or is pounded and made into balls[
]. Sometimes, the plant material is powdered when dry[
].
A root decoction is commonly taken to treat constipation, to regulate menstruation and as an abortifacient[
]. Combined with lemon, it has been used to treat hepatitis[
].
Externally, it is used as a wash, bath or vapour bath to treat leprosy, venereal diseases, oedema and scrotal elephantiasis[
].
The bark has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties[
]. The pulp is used as an enema to treat intestinal parasites[
]. A bark decoction is taken or used as vapour bath to treat fever, stomach-ache, leprosy, gonorrhoea and dysmenorrhoea[
]. The stem bark or powdered young green twigs are applied fresh or as a paste on wounds, abscesses or ulcerous wounds[
].
A decoction of twig bark and leaves, together with those of Thaumatococcus daniellii, is used as nose drops to treat headache[
]. Combined with Zanthoxylum gilletii, it is made into a paste and applied locally to treat rheumatism[
].
A poultice obtained by grinding young leaves with soil from a fireplace and water is believed to promote closure of the fontanelle in babies[
]. A decoction of the leaves is taken to treat abdominal pain of uterine origin[
].
Agroforestry Uses:
The tree is planted in some areas to protect the soil against erosion[].
Other Uses
Ash from the burnt leaves is used for making soap[].
Potash from the wood is used to make soap[
].
The wood is creamy or yellowish white, somewhat lustrous, light weight and soft but firm, easy to cut and finishing smoothly; it is not resistant to decay[
]. The grain is straight or irregular, texture moderately coarse[
]. It is used for general carpentry, small implements and plywood[
].
Propagation
Seed -
ANOTHER SOURCE ON
Anthocleista nobilis
Family Name:
LOGANIACEAE
Local Name:
Wudifokete/Bontodee
Uses As Per Literature:
A root decoction is commonly taken to treat constipation, to regulate menstruation and as an abortifacient. It is used as a wash, bath or vapour bath to treat leprosy, venereal diseases, oedema and scrotal elephantiasis. In Sierra Leone a decoction of the roots with lemon is taken to treat hepatitis.
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Traditional Uses:
The roots are used in the treatment of infectious disease of the throat (diphtheria) and also good for curing gonorrhea. “The leaves are used for aiding toddlers to walk”.
Plant Category:
Medicinal Plants
Disease Treated:
- Diphtheria
- Gonorrhea
3. KHAYA SENEGALENSIS
]. It is also used as a laxative, vermifuge, taenicide, depurative and for treating syphilis[
].
The bark extract is used for treating jaundice, dermatoses, scorpion bite, allergies, infection of the gums, hookworm, bleeding wounds (disinfectant)[
].
The crushed bark and seeds are regarded as an emmenagogue[
].
The seeds and leaves are used for treating fevers and headache[
].
The roots are used as a treatment against sterility, for the treatment of mental illness, against syphilis, leprosy and as an aphrodisiac[
].
].
The bark is used in tanning[
].
Young twigs are used as toothbrushes, whilst the peeled stem or root are used as chew-sticks to maintain oral hygeine[
].
The seeds have an oil content of 67% and are rich in oleic acid (66%)[
].
Wood ashes are used for conserving millet seed[
].
The heartwood an attractive dark red-brown, often with a purple tint; it is usually, but not always, clearly demarcated from the 3 - 8cm wide band of pinkish-tan sapwood. The texture is medium; the grain interlocked; the wood lustrous. The wood is fairly hard to hard; moderately heavy; moderately durable, being resistant to the attacts of dry wood borers, moderately resistant to fungi, but susceptible to termites. The wood seasons normally, with only a slight risk of checking or distortion when in the presence of highly interlocked grain and tension wood; once dried it is stable in service. The timber works well with nornal tools, though these need to be sharp since there is a tendency to be woolly in cross grain; nailing and screwing are good, though pre-boring is recommended; gluing is correct. The wood is favoured for good quality furniture, high-class joinery, trim and boat building. The wood is also used locally for railroad ties, flooring, turnery and veneer. Because of its decorative appearance, the wood is a very popular timber[
,
].
The wood is used in West Africa for pulp[
].
Only limited quantities are available for fuel wood, and trees of larger dimensions are undesirable because of difficulties with splitting and crosscutting. Hence, even if fuel wood is in short supply, larger-diameter sections are not utilized. The gross energy value of the wood is 19 990 kJ/kg[
].
Medicinal
The very bitter bark has a considerable reputation in its natural range as a fever remedy[]. It is also used as a laxative, vermifuge, taenicide, depurative and for treating syphilis[
].
The bark extract is used for treating jaundice, dermatoses, scorpion bite, allergies, infection of the gums, hookworm, bleeding wounds (disinfectant)[
].
The crushed bark and seeds are regarded as an emmenagogue[
].
The seeds and leaves are used for treating fevers and headache[
].
The roots are used as a treatment against sterility, for the treatment of mental illness, against syphilis, leprosy and as an aphrodisiac[
].
Other Uses
The presence of oleoresin in the vessels of Khaya species accounts for the durability of the timber and its resistance to insect and fungal attack[].
The bark is used in tanning[
].
Young twigs are used as toothbrushes, whilst the peeled stem or root are used as chew-sticks to maintain oral hygeine[
].
The seeds have an oil content of 67% and are rich in oleic acid (66%)[
].
Wood ashes are used for conserving millet seed[
].
The heartwood an attractive dark red-brown, often with a purple tint; it is usually, but not always, clearly demarcated from the 3 - 8cm wide band of pinkish-tan sapwood. The texture is medium; the grain interlocked; the wood lustrous. The wood is fairly hard to hard; moderately heavy; moderately durable, being resistant to the attacts of dry wood borers, moderately resistant to fungi, but susceptible to termites. The wood seasons normally, with only a slight risk of checking or distortion when in the presence of highly interlocked grain and tension wood; once dried it is stable in service. The timber works well with nornal tools, though these need to be sharp since there is a tendency to be woolly in cross grain; nailing and screwing are good, though pre-boring is recommended; gluing is correct. The wood is favoured for good quality furniture, high-class joinery, trim and boat building. The wood is also used locally for railroad ties, flooring, turnery and veneer. Because of its decorative appearance, the wood is a very popular timber[
,
].
The wood is used in West Africa for pulp[
].
Only limited quantities are available for fuel wood, and trees of larger dimensions are undesirable because of difficulties with splitting and crosscutting. Hence, even if fuel wood is in short supply, larger-diameter sections are not utilized. The gross energy value of the wood is 19 990 kJ/kg[
].
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