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AKOKOR MMESA (BASIL LEAF ) INSIGHT

PROF. WIAFE AKENTENG

ABEDRU ( TURKEY BERRY) INSIGHT

PROF. WIAFE AKENTENG

ACHAMPON ( BITTER BUSH) INSIGHTS

ACHAMPON AHABAN AKA BITTER BUSH -(CHROMOLAENA ODORATA) IN AMERICA IT IS CALLED JACK IN THE BUSH. Chromolaena odorata  (Family:  Asteraceae ) synonyms as  Eupatorium odoratum  is a traditional medicinal plant that is widely used for its wound healing property. In particular, the several parts of this herb have been used to treat wounds, burns, and skin infections. Furthermore, it has also been shown to possess anticancer, antidiabetic, anti-hepatotoxic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Its phytochemical components are alkaloids, flavonoids, flavanone, essential oils, phenolics, saponins, tannins, and terpenoids. The other important constituents of this plant are Eupolin, chromomoric acid, quercetagetin, and quercetin, all of which contribute to its remedial properties. Published information on the wound healing property of  C. odorata  was gathered by the use of different scientific websites such as Google Scholar, Science Direct, PubMed, and Web