Browsing by Author "Origa, Hannington O"
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Medicinal plants used in the treatment of fungal and bacterial infections in and around Queen Elizabeth Biosphere Reserve, western Uganda
Origa, Hannington O; Mugisha, Maud K; Makawiti, Dominic W; Odyek, Olwa (Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2008-06-01)In Uganda, bacterial and fungal infections are prevalent especially, the sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS. Because of low socio-economic empowerment, traditional beliefs and cultural barriers, the ... -
The oxytocic properties of Luffa cylindrica (L.) M. Roem. and Bidens pilosa L., traditionally used medicinal plants from western Uganda
Origa, Hannington O; Maud, Maud K; Makawiti, Dominic W; Nganga, Joseph (Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2007-12-01)The usage of medicinal plants in childbirth in Uganda is a long standing tradition. Over 80% of Ugandan women have childbirth at home and herbal remedies are administered to complete the process of childbirth. The herbs ...