Herbs & Plants: Harrisonia abyssinica, unique medicinal plant

The root in the form of a powder, a decoction, or an infusion, is taken to treat a wide range of diseases including venereal diseases, fevers and malaria amongst others. The leaves are used to disinfect wounds and abscesses throughout tropical Africa. Harrisonia abyssinica belongs to the plant family Fabaceae. The plant is an evergreen […]

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