Costus afer Ker Gawl (Costaceae): A Review on Its Medicinal uses with Focus on Potential Anti-Inflammatory Effect
Jean-Paul Nzambi Divengi, Assumani Zabo Idrissa, Dorah Mwenyi Kabasele, Patience Lunkondo Mbuyi, Innocent Shongo Walle, Victorine Mbo Lesse, Randy Isaya Kiala, Philipe Sansi Nzinga, Richard Mananga Bongo, John Za nza Ntezolo, Florent Biduaya Mukeba, Benjamin Mbenza Longo, Paulin Kapepula Mutwale, Gauthier Kahungu Mesia & Gaston Lutete Tona · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2022
More than 80% of the population in Africa by the World Health Organization (WHO) leans on endogenous knowledge to solve their primary health care problems. In this study, we examined the relevance of Costus afer Ker Gawl, a plant called ginger lily, spiral ginger or bush cane. It...