African Herbs - Herbs and Curves

African herbs have been used for centuries in traditional African medicine to treat a wide range of ailments. With a rich diversity of flora across the continent, Africa boasts a variety of medicinal herbs that have been used to manage everything from minor ailments like headaches and skin irritations to more serious conditions like malaria and diabetes. Many of these herbs are still used today in various forms of traditional medicine, and in recent years, interest in the healing properties of African herbs has spread to the Western world, with many people seeking out these natural remedies as a way to support their health and well-being.

Herb	Properties
Aloe Vera	Aids in digestion, has anti-inflammatory properties, and helps to soothe burns and wounds.
African Potato	Boosts the immune system, aids in reducing inflammation, and helps to regulate blood sugar levels.
African Ginger	Aids in digestion, has anti-inflammatory properties, and helps to alleviate nausea.
African Wormwood	Helps to alleviate coughs and colds, has anti-inflammatory properties, and aids in digestion.
Baobab	Has antioxidant properties, aids in reducing inflammation, and helps to regulate blood sugar levels.
Buchu	Aids in reducing inflammation, has antimicrobial properties, and helps to alleviate urinary tract infections.
Devil’s Claw	Helps to alleviate joint pain, aids in reducing inflammation, and has anti-arthritic properties.
Hoodia	Helps to suppress appetite, aids in reducing inflammation, and has anti-diabetic properties.
Kigelia	Helps to improve skin health, aids in reducing inflammation, and has anti-microbial properties.
Moringa	Helps to boost energy, has antioxidant properties, and aids in reducing inflammation.
Rooibos	Has antioxidant properties, aids in reducing inflammation, and helps to alleviate allergies.
Sceletium	Helps to reduce stress and anxiety, aids in improving mood, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Sutherlandia	Boosts the immune system, aids in reducing inflammation, and helps to regulate blood sugar levels.
Umckaloabo	Helps to alleviate coughs and colds, has anti-inflammatory properties, and aids in reducing respiratory tract infections.
Wild Dagga	Helps to alleviate pain, aids in reducing inflammation, and has anti-anxiety properties.
Wild Lettuce	Helps to alleviate pain, aids in reducing inflammation, and has sedative properties.
Yohimbe	Helps to improve sexual function, aids in reducing inflammation, and has anti-depressant properties.
African Bird’s Eye Chili	Helps to improve digestion, aids in reducing inflammation, and has anti-microbial properties.
Bitter Kola	Aids in reducing inflammation, helps to boost the immune system, and has anti-bacterial properties.
Cape Aloe	Aids in digestion, has laxative properties, and helps to alleviate constipation.
Cinnamon	Helps to regulate blood sugar levels, has antioxidant properties, and aids in reducing inflammation.
Coffee Senna	Aids in digestion, has laxative properties, and helps to alleviate constipation.
Garlic	Boosts the immune system, has anti-inflammatory properties, and aids in reducing inflammation.
Ginger	Helps to alleviate nausea, aids in digestion, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Golden Seal	Has anti-inflammatory properties, aids in reducing inflammation, and helps to alleviate digestive disorders.
Hibiscus	Helps to regulate blood pressure, aids in reducing inflammation, and has antioxidant properties.
Kola Nut	Helps to boost energy levels, aids in reducing inflammation, and has anti-depressant properties.
Lemon Balm	Helps to reduce stress and anxiety, aids in improving sleep, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Saffron	Helps to improve mood, aids in digestion, and has antioxidant properties.
Tumeric	Helps to reduce inflammation, aids in digestion, and has antioxidant properties.

African Lavender	Helps to reduce stress and anxiety, aids in improving sleep, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Black Cohosh	Helps to alleviate menstrual cramps, aids in reducing inflammation, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Calendula	Helps to alleviate skin irritation, aids in reducing inflammation, and has anti-microbial properties.
Cat’s Claw	Helps to boost the immune system, aids in reducing inflammation, and has anti-viral properties.
Chaste Tree Berry	Helps to alleviate menstrual cramps, aids in reducing inflammation, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Devil’s Thorn	Helps to alleviate joint pain, aids in reducing inflammation, and has anti-arthritic properties.
Ginger Lily	Helps to alleviate pain, aids in reducing inflammation, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Hoodia Gordonii	Helps to suppress appetite, aids in reducing inflammation, and has anti-diabetic properties.
Kanna	Helps to reduce stress and anxiety, aids in improving mood, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Lion’s Tail	Helps to alleviate pain, aids in reducing inflammation, and has sedative properties.
Nettle	Helps to alleviate allergies, aids in reducing inflammation, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Peppermint	Aids in digestion, helps to alleviate nausea, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Red Clover	Helps to alleviate menstrual cramps, aids in reducing inflammation, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Sausage Tree	Helps to alleviate pain, aids in reducing inflammation, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
St. John’s Wort	Helps to reduce stress and anxiety, aids in improving mood, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Syzigium	Helps to regulate blood sugar levels, aids in reducing inflammation, and has anti-bacterial properties.
Tarchonanthus	Helps to alleviate pain, aids in reducing inflammation, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Wild Geranium	Helps to alleviate pain, aids in reducing inflammation, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Wild Olive	Helps to boost the immune system, aids in reducing inflammation, and has anti-microbial properties.
Xylopia	Helps to alleviate pain, aids in reducing inflammation, and has anti-inflammatory properties.