Viagra, herbal bitters combo may affect liver, kidney — Study
Experts have raised concerns over the simultaneous use of sildenafil citrate, commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction, and popular herbal…
Researchers develop herbal nail polish for fungal nail infection
Fungal nail infections, known medically as onychomycosis, represent one of the most widespread and frustrating nail disorders facing modern medicine.…
How garlic and zobo could challenge standard blood pressure drugs
Hypertension remains one of the most pervasive health threats of the modern era, affecting more than 1.28 billion adults around…
Ginger may improve body composition in Type 2 diabetes patients —Study
Experts conducting a systematic assessment of randomised controlled trials have found that ginger intake may help improve some measures of…
Scientists confirm traditional African plant that fights worm infections safely
A new scientific study has confirmed that Cissus quadrangularis, a medicinal plant widely used in Zimbabwe and other parts of…
Moringa possible treatment for peptic ulcers, scientists call for human clinical trials
Moringa is showing real promise as a natural ally against stomach ulcers. Experts, in a scientific review published in Frontiers…
Turmeric and frankincense mixture could change knee osteoarthritis care
For many people living with knee osteoarthritis, pain has become part of everyday life. Simple activities most people take for…
New herbal ointment shows promise for faster wound healing
RESEARCHERS at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, have developed an herbal ointment that significantly accelerated wound healing in laboratory animals, raising…
Zobo, promising weapon against drug-resistant UTI bacteria, experts say
Researchers at the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Katsina State, have identified Hibiscus sabdariffa, popularly known as Zobo, as a promising…
Common scent leaf may help improve male fertility —Experts
A common Nigerian cooking herb known as scent leaf may hold promise for improving male fertility by supporting both reproductive…
Can herbs help mothers of premature babies produce more breast milk?
For mothers of premature babies, breast milk can make a huge difference. It helps protect fragile newborns from serious illnesses…
Herbal malaria remedies under scrutiny as study warns against mixing with conventional drugs
Fresh concerns have emerged over the widespread practice of combining herbal remedies with conventional malaria drugs, as experts warn that…
Ginger can really help weight loss —Study
For years, ginger has sat quietly in kitchens around the world—added to tea, soups, and traditional remedies for nausea, digestion,…
Onion, with clove mixture, helps protect against osteoarthritis
RESEARCHERS in Cameroon have found that a natural mixture made from onion and clove may help protect joints from the…
Scent leaf may help treat haemorrhoids —Study
Haemorrhoids affect millions of people globally and can significantly reduce quality of life. While treatments exist, some patients experience side…
Herbal aphrodisiacs may reduce s3xual performance when mixed with drugs —Study
A major scientific study has raised fresh concern over the widespread use of herbal aphrodisiacs in Nigeria, warning that combining…
Fermented African locust bean may boost gut health, study finds
Experts say Parkia biglobosa, commonly known as African locust bean or iru in West Africa, may improve gut health by…
Orange juice, like grapefruit, may interfere with antihypertensive drugs — Study
Juices such as grapefruit, orange, and apple are widely regarded as healthy. Packed with vitamins and commonly included in balanced…
Lavender oil may lower blood pressure, boost sleep in hypertensive adults —Study
Daily inhalation of lavender essential oil for a short period has shown promising effects on both mental and physical health…
Bitter leaf, Ugwu, others may protect brain —Don
A Professor of Anatomy, Olatunde Owoeye, has said that common Nigerian plants such as bitter leaf, ugwu (pumpkin leaves), tomato,…
