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Paul Kwame Kenu Also what is the scientific name of plant called "abor wo mba agu w'akyi" Hide or report this Like  ·  Reply  ·  19w Nana Quame Paul Kwame Kenu Phyllanthus amerus Hide or report this Like  ·  Reply  ·  19w Nana Quame # PHYLLANTHUS FRATERNUS Locally referred to as # Bommaguwakyi (to carry the children behind, or on the back) in Twi. Seen growing around and sometimes we ignore them because we don’t know it’s uses. The plant extract is reported to be strongly diuretic( causes one to pass out more urine) and taken to allay spasms. Thus it can be taken to reduce menstrual pains and gripping in dysentery. The whole plant is also used as a laxative. and to treat gonorrhoea and malaria. It is externally applied to treat skin infections. Phyllanthus is known to be hepatoprotective this it protects the liver. It is found in most herbal products which ...

#PROSTATE CANCER AND GARLIC Prostate cancer is one of the most common male malignancies worldwide, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common cause of lower urinary tract symptoms in elderly men. Garlic (Allium sativum) has been known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and antioxidant effects. Owing to these effects, garlic and its preparations have been used for the treatment of pr ostate cancer and relief of BPH symptoms for decades. It is thought that the mechanism(s) through which garlic may show anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects should be investigated further. Several researchers are attempting to demonstrate the useful properties of garlic and its mechanism(s) of action. This review aims to present the current studies related with the effects of garlic in prostate diseases, namely prostate cancer and BPH. Garlic is also an all-round disease fighting product. Example, Research has shown that those taking garlic daily for three months had fewer col...

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Abibiduro With Dr. Osei Liked April 1 at 5:24 AM # HERBAL MEDICINE PRACTICE IN GHANA - A PROFESSIONAL’S POINT OF VIEW. In the health sector in Ghana, herbal medicine is always looked down upon. I know of some orthodox doctors who, upon knowing that his patient has a history of herbal medicine use, concludes the cause of whatever illness is the herbal medicine. It’s sometimes sad when you’re a professional in the field of herbal medicine to hear some of these things. Sometimes you will wonder if there is evidence to proof that all herbal medicines are harmful or its just a propaganda tool against the herbal industry. This is a worrying trend which we must deal with. I must admit that some herbs could be toxic but so is any other medicine even orthodox. The problem with herbal medicine is the lack of documentation on its efficacy and side effects and also field is dominated by indigenous practitioners who may not be able to understand the scientific bi...

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