Tag: Ethnomedicine

Used for generations in African traditional medicine, the plant Vernonia, commonly known as bitter leaf, has a wide range of applications for managing various health conditions. Its leaves, roots, and stems have been traditionally used to treat ailments from fever and diabetes to gastrointestinal issues, with modern scientific studies confirming many of its potent properties.

Jamaican root drinks are traditional herbal beverages with centuries-old roots in African herbalism and Jamaican folk medicine. This rich cultural elixir is made from a complex blend of roots, barks, and vines and is consumed by many for perceived health benefits, although scientific evidence is limited.