Medicinal Plants and Some of Their Uses #3

in #health6 years ago

Nature seems to have blessed us with cure to varieties of illness and diseases we encounter in our daily lives. Its just that many of us pay little or no attention to those gifts from mother nature.

It was once said that there is no diseases that does not have its cure embedded in a particular plant or herb, though may still be undiscovered.

In this post, i will share with you another medicinal plant and few of its health usages.

CASSIA ANGOLENSIS Welw)

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Family:
Caesalpiniaceae

Common name(s):
Mkundekunde

Genesis and where found:
Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Zambia, Angola and Mozambique

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Uses

  • Its root decoction can be used in treating veneral diseases.
  • Its leaves when plucked fresh and eaten can serve as a remedy to cough
  • In some localities, the wood is used as firewood
  • The trees are also good for shade and beautifying the environment.

Please note, this post is for educational purposes only, i am neither a doctor or health practitioner, thus usage of this inforamation should be with caution, and at readers risk.

Thank you!

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