An expert from the Institute of Traditional Medicine at the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences – Department of Medical Botany, Plant Breeding and Agronomy, Dr Joseph Otieno exclusively told the ‘Daily News on Saturday’ Read More!!
ALOE CREAM
Active constituents: Aloe sp extract
Indication: Moisturizes and smoothen the skin
General Information:
Aloe helps with sunburn through its healing activity at the epithelial level of the skin and helps replenish its moisture. Can be applied to face prior to the application of other cosmetics to prevent skin drying. Also, Aloecan be used as an aftershave because it contains Auxin and Gibberellins hormones which promote healing of small cuts caused by shaving.Aloe contain a plethora of antioxidants including, beta carotene, vitamin C and E that can help improve the skin's natural firmness and keep the skin hydrated.
PRUCAN CAPSULES
Active Constituents: PrunusAfricana extract
Indication: Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
GeneralInformation:
Prucan capsule contains phytosterols and lipids which exert an anti-swelling effect of prostate in a synergistic manner. Prostaglandins are inflammatory hormones that tend to accumulate in the prostates causing swelling and increase in size. The phytosterols in Prunusafricana interfere with the formation of these prostaglandins.
MANGIFERA CAPSULES
Active Constituents: Mangiferaindica extract
Indication: Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant
General Information:
Mangifera capsules contain natural anti-oxidant such as mangiferin and other phenolic compounds for removal of free radicals. Free radicals are very reactive molecules produced by our bodies as by-products which can interfere with normal chemical processes and cause damage to healthy cells. Mangiferin and Phenolic compounds can inhibit free radicals from seeking biological molecules by forming intra-molecular hydrogen bonding stabilization.
TUMBO MIXTURE
Active constituents: Plantagolanceolata and Glycyrrhizaglabra
Indication: Management of stomach ulcers and stomachache
General Information: Tumbo mixture is good for duodenal and gastric ulcers. This blended product contains Glycyrrhizaglabrathat has glycyrrhizic acid which promotes mucus secretion and life span of surface cells in the stomach. Plantagolanceolatacontains iridoid glycoside, plantaglucide that act as a bacteriaostatic and bacteriocide. The combined effects of these plants leads to reduction of gastric and duodenal ulcers
MORIZELLA JUICE
ROSELLA CALYCES
Active Constituents: Hibiscus subdariffacalyces
Health benefits: Nutritional supplement
General Information:
Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces are rich in vitamin C which is essential nutrient required by our body to boost and stimulate the activity of the immune system. Hibiscus tea has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties to protect you from catching cold and flu. It has antihypertensive and cardioprotective properties. Hibiscus subdariffa calyces have high content of Iron which can lead to increase of hemoglobin in people with anemia.
MORINGA LEAVES POWDER ROSELLA CALYCES
Active constituents: Moringaoleiferaleaves
Health Benefits: Nutritional supplement.
General Information
Moringaorifera leaves are important nutritional supplements. They are a good source of vitamins (B, C, A and K), essential amino acids and minerals (Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorous and Potassium)
MANGIFERA CREAM
Active constituents: Mangiferaindica extract
Indication:Removes lines by growing new cells and nourishing the skin
General Information
Mangifera cream contains Mangiferin which is a powerful natural anti-oxidant that neutralize toxicfree radicals.
RAVO CREAM
Active constituents:Rauvolfiavomitoria extract
Indication:Reduces and prevents fungal infections, pimples and acne
General Information:
Ravo cream is very effective for management of skin problems. The extract from Rauwolfiavomitoriacontains alkaloids, reserpiline as a major component with small amounts of isoreserpiline and yohimbine.
FIVISIA
Active constituents: Artemisia afra leaves
Indication: Treatment of malaria
General Information
Contains Artemisia sesquiterpenes which act synergistically against malaria parasites.
APO CAPSULE
Active constituents: Hypoxissp extract
Indications: Rheumatoid arthritis, Muscular pain and Gout
General Information:
African Potato extract (Hypoxissp) has high phytosterol content which possesses powerful anti-inflammatory property.
INI MIXTURE
Active constituents: Cynara scolymus and Glycyrrhizaglabra
Indication:Relieve Hepatitis C
General Information
Ini mixture has Cynara scolymus and Glycyrrhizaglabrawhich act together to manage Hepatitis C
DANTAHIZA MIXTURE
Active constituents: Pimpinellaanisum, Glycyrrhizaglabraand Daturastramonium
Indications: Antiasthmatic, Anti-allergy
General Information:
Dantahiza mixture is for management of asthma, chronic bronchitis, flu symptoms and Allergies. This exciting herbal formulation offers the combined benefits of three herbs. Pimpinellaanisumcontains essential oils that help loose phlegm in the throat and lungs. Glycyrrhizaglabracontains glycyrrhizic acid as a tonic, expectorant and a demulcent agentfor the treatment of asthma and dry cough. Daturastramonium contains the tropane alkaloids, hyoscyamine and scopolamine which are known for their antispasmodic in the bronchi and can cause dryness of mucosa in the upper digestive and respiratory tract (Muscarinic anticholinergic property). This formulation is not recommended for infants and pregnant women.
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