Traditional uses of Griffonia

Griffonia Simplicifolia is one of the medicinal herbs that are sourced from Africa, particularly West Africa and Central Africa. Before the production of griffonia-based capsules and supplements, this herbal plant was traditionally used in the treatment of many diseases and also for a number of purposes. Here are some of the traditional uses of griffonia simplicifolia.

Traditionally, griffonia is used in the treatment of a number of diseases in West and Central Africa, as well as in other African regions where the plant is found. In Nigeria and the Ivory Coast, the bark of the plant is crushed and the pulp is used to treat syphilitic sores.

The leaf of the plant is also traditionally used in the treatment of some diseases. The active ingredient in the leaf is extracted and given to people who have nausea. The extracts help the patient not to vomit. The same leaf extract of the plant is also used to treat cough. People suffering from low libido are also given this extract because it increases sexual desire.

The stem and leaf extract can be combined and used for the treatment of constipation. The concoction serves as a purgative in the treatment of constipation. People who have oozing wounds use the decoction of the leaves and stems to wash their wounds. It serves as an antiseptic wash for these types of wounds.

Griffonia leaf sap also has various medicinal uses. Traditionally, people use the leaf sap as eye drops to treat eye inflammation. Kidney problems are also treated with the sap of the leaf. It is inserted into the rectum or drunk. The leaf can be used to make a paste that is applied to burns. It can also be used as an insecticide in birds. Traditionally, people put the leaves of the plant in their chicken coop to kill lice.

Tooth decay is another disease that can be traditionally treated with griffonia simplicifolia. The stems and the bark of the stems are combined to produce a paste that can be used in the treatment of tooth decay. Also, some people chew the stem to increase their libido. Intercostal pain can be traditionally treated with the mixture of lemon juice, ground griffonia twig bark and hot pepper.

In Nigeria, some traditional doctors use the extract obtained from the powdered roots in the treatment of sickle cell anemia. Ghanaians are using the wood as a walking stick because it is very strong. They are also using the leaves of the plant to bitter their palm wine. The Ghanaians also quench their thirst with the liquid that comes out of the cut stems.

In addition to the traditional medicinal uses of griffonia, it can also be used for fashion, especially in Ghana. The women produce local face powder using the roots of the plants. They chew the root and then let it dry. The final product can be used as a face powder. The leaves are used in the production of black dyes.

These are some of the traditional uses of griffonia simplicifolia.