Divine Ibecheozor Chima

Ethnomedicinal and Phytopharmacological Aspects of Vernonia amygdalina (Bitter Leaf) Utilized as a Traditional Medicinal Herb

Ikalo David Oseghale, Olabisi Promise Lawal, Daniel Osezuwa Ubebe, Vivian Chidera Orjiewulu, Aimuanmwosa Andrew Igunma, Omali Patricia Odey, Dorcas Temitope Ajibola, Divine Ibecheozor Chima, Nwigbo Kiakpugi Tuador & Chinaemerem Precious Ani · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2024

Vernonia amygdalina Delile, commonly known as “bitter leaf,” is a shrub in the Asteraceae family, widely seen in tropical regions of Africa. Vernonia amygdalina is found to be traditionally used in African medicine. Various parts of this plant, especially the leaves, are utilized...