May 10, 2019 · Agbo’, the Yoruba name for herbal medicines, is a concoction prepared from a variety of herbs and; it is one of the most popular herbal preparations taken for various ailments, especially by the native Yoruba people.

Aug 9, 2019 · Forest burr (Emo-agbo) Popularly called Forest burr or creeping cock’s comb, the botanical name of this herb is Pupalia lappacea. It is a perennial herb with a typical height between 60 and 90 cm. The forest burr has flowered spikes at the end of the stem and branches.

Agbo, a traditional herbal remedy widely used in parts of West Africa, is reputed to offer a range of health benefits. It is commonly employed for its potential to treat ailments like malaria, digestive issues, menstrual pain, and more.

Agbo Yoruba 1 - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. This document provides home remedies using herbs for various ailments in Yoruba culture. Some remedies discussed include treatments for cough, back pain, low sperm count, and diabetes.

According to A D Buckley, Yorùbá medicine has major similarities to conventional medicine in the sense that its main thrust is to kill or expel from the body tiny, invisible "germs" or insects (kòkòrò and also worms (aràn) which inhabit small bags within the body.For the Yoruba, however, these insects and worms perform useful functions in the healthy body, aiding digestion, fertility, etc.

syrups and Agbo herbal solution used for treating cough. • To ascertain the level of contamination with pathogenic organisms, so as to determine their suitability for consumption. • To compare the extent of microbial contamination in cough syrups and Agbo herb. Materials and Methods Collection of samples

Agbo has been a veritable source of medicine before the advent of orthodox drugs and it is still being used today by most of the population, literate and illiterates alike. In fact orthodox drugs is just a scientifically improved Agbo while Agbo is the crude proto type of orthodox drugs.

Jan 30, 2022 · Medical experts have expressed mixed reactions over the efficacy of local herbs combination popularly known as “Agbo” in Yoruba language as an alternative to orthodox medicine for the treatment of different ailments.

This study have also revealed the high antimicrobial activity of the plants used in producing Agbo herbal solution (for treating cough), the reason for the absence of bacteria and fungi in the Agbo herbal samples (for cough), making the herbal solution safe for consumption.

Feb 27, 2016 · ‘Agbo’ which is the Yoruba name for herbs is a variety of herbs and concoctions, an alternative medicine used by most Nigerians especially the native Yoruba people.