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chamomile
Herbs
January 26, 2023

Chamomile – More Than Just a Tea?

Chamomile is one of the most ancient medicinal herbs known to mankind. It is a member of the Asteraceae/Compositae family. There are two common varieties: German chamomile (Chamomilla recutita or Matricaria recutita) and Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile). Matricaria recutita sometimes referred to as German chamomile, is a herb that is native…
Pharm Uchenna Adaobi Ufelle
clostridium tetani bacterium
Illnesses
January 25, 2023

Tetanus – Does It Kill?

Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system and causes muscles throughout the body to tighten (painful muscle spasms). It’s also called lockjaw because the infection often causes muscle contractions in the jaw and neck. However, it can eventually spread to other parts of the body. The bacterium,…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
dog bite
Illnesses
January 24, 2023

Dog Bite – What You Should Know

Ever been bitten by a dog? Dog bite account for up to 90% of all animal bites. 4.5 million dog bites occur each year in the U.S., and more than 27,000 victims require reconstructive surgery. A large percentage of dog bite victims are children. About 10 to 20 people in…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
mango leaves
Herbs
January 23, 2023

Mango Leaves And Its Juicy Health Benefits

You are probably familiar with mangoes but you might not know much about the benefits of mango leaves. Mango, as everyone calls it, is a very popular sweet, edible fruit that comes from mango trees. Botanically, mango is a drupe (consisting of an outer skin, a fleshy edible portion, and a…
Pharm Uchenna Adaobi Ufelle
gout
Illnesses
January 19, 2023

Gout – Is It Related to Arthritis?

To understand gout, it is important to know about Purines and their metabolism. Purines are nitrogen-containing compounds that come from the food we eat and from the breakdown of nucleic acid in the body (the major site of purine nucleotide synthesis is in the liver). In as much as purine is one…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
vitamic c overdose
Illnesses
January 18, 2023

Vitamin C Overdose – Consequences And Benefits

Vitamin C overdose is common especially if you don't know how much you need per day. Vitamin C, also called L-ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement.  Humans, unlike most animals, are unable to synthesize…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle
neem
Herbs
January 16, 2023

Neem – Health Benefits and Uses

Neem, also known as Azadirachta indica, nimtree or Indian lilac, is a fast-growing tree in the mahogany family Meliaceae. It is one of two species in the genus Azadirachta. It is native to the Indian subcontinent. It is typically grown in tropical and semitropical regions. Neem trees also grow on…
Pharm Uchenna Adaobi Ufelle
bay leaf
Herbs
January 12, 2023

Bay Leaf – All You Need To Know

Bay leaf (Laurus nobilis) is an evergreen perennial shrub that belongs to the family laurel (Lauraceae). The genus Laurus has many species and their varieties are native to the Southern Mediterranean region, the subtropics and tropics of Eastern Asia, South and North America, the Balkans and Asia Minor. The variation…
Pharm Uchenna Adaobi Ufelle
acute pancreatitis
Illnesses
January 11, 2023

Acute Pancreatitis – All You Need To Know

Acute pancreatitis is said to result when the pancreas gets severely inflamed. The pancreas is about 6 inches long, prismoid-shaped accessory digestive organ that lies transversely in the upper abdomen between the duodenum on the right and the spleen on the left. Accessory organs are organs which are not part…
Dr C.Simon Ufelle