Adodo Gbenga

Anselm Gbenga Adodo; Nigerian Botanist, priest and monk of the Catholic order who spearheaded research into herbal medicine. He was born in Akure on 2 November 1969. Adodo’s quest for a…

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Dracaena fragrans

Dracaena fragrans is the multistemmed shrub used as sexual asthenia in southwest Nigeria, where it is called Pèrègún. Dracaena fragrans is found spread across the humid Guineo-congolese…

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Justicia insularis

Justicia insularis is a hairless, erect plant standing usually at about 50cm. Justicia insularis, called Ooso in Yoruba, may be found growing on waste ground or among rubbish in intertropical…

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