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Harnessing the Potential of Indigenous African Plants in HIV Management: A Comprehensive Review Integrating Traditional Knowledge with Evidence-Based Medicine
Author: 1Chimezie O. Onukwuli, 2Chisom E. Izuchukwu and 3Ugwu Okechukwu Paul-Chima
Publisher: IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ALLIED FIELDS
Published: 2024
Section: Faculty of Biomedical Sciences
Abstract
Besides the fact that Africa is the cradle of humanity, the continent has got numerous indigenous plants that are
utilized in traditional medicine, especially in the containment and management of the spread of HIV. This study
provides an in-depth discussion on plants phytochemicals and their nutrients in African Indigenous along with the
possible disease mitigation for persons with HIV. Specifying evidence-based medicine, this review analyses the
impediments and possibilities of paying traditional knowledge a tribute with contemporary healthcare. It also
emphasizes the vitality of community involvement, knowledge exchange as well as the future research that aims to
definitely advance the understanding of the validity and ability of the indigenous African plants in the fight against
HIV/AIDS.
Keywords: Indigenous African plants, Phytochemicals, Nutrients, Traditional medicine, HIV/AIDS manageme