Afefundara Spiritual Foundation Boss Seeks Synergy Between Traditional Herbal Practitioners, Modern Healthcare Personnel For Better Health Services
•By Oyeniyi Awojoodu
IBADAN – In her quest for quality healthcare service delivery for all and sundry, the founder of Afefundara Foundation Spiritual Well -Being,Obabinrin Alaala Isese Agbaye, HSM Yeye Osunbukola Olomitutu Afefundara Arewa-Omi, has called for synergy between traditional herbal practitioners and modern healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective use of herbal medicine as a viable solution for curing diseases and viruses.
The CEO of Afefundara Foundation also noted that collaboration between traditional herbal practitioners and modern healthcare professionals is crucial to ensure safe and effective use of herbal medicine.
Yeye Osunbukola in her recent engagement with the pressmen in Ibadan, the Capital City of Oyo State disclosed that her foundation was officially launched to help people reclaim their lost glory and destiny’s.
Yeye Osunbukola in her words said, “We attend to people for any kind of spiritual problems, With the glory of Eledumare, Eledumare has used me to free many people from spiritual boundage and reclaim their lost glory, Eledumare ni awa na ko.”
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“I also help people to check their stars, so that, they will know the type of food to eat and cloth to be wearing. This helps alot and makes their journey smooth, My office is at, No.23, Olaoluwa close, white bus stop, Ajasa Command, Lagos State.
“I have been able to travelled out of the country to many Africa countries and Europe to treat some of my customers there. Herbal medicine in Nigeria is a cornerstone of traditional healthcare which offers a wide range of potential benefits, including the treatment of various ailments, from infectious diseases to chronic conditions, and is often the primary or only healthcare accessible in rural areas.” Afefundara Foundation Boss said.
While highlighting the usefulness of herbal medicine in Nigeria, Yeye Osunbukola Olomitutu Afefundara Arewa-Omi stated that herbal medicine is deeply rooted in Nigerian culture and has been used for centuries to treat a wide array of health issues. In many rural communities, it serves as the primary or even the only healthcare access point.
“Herbal remedies are often passed down through generations, with knowledge and practices varying across different ethnic groups. Potential Therapeutic Applications, Infectious Diseases.
“Herbal remedies are used to treat various infectious diseases, including malaria, bacterial infections, and viral diseases.
For chronic Conditions, herbal medicine is used to manage chronic conditions like epilepsy, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, asthma, and sickle cell anemia.
Dermatological Conditions, herbal remedies have been shown to be effective in treating skin conditions like eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, impetigo, and fungal infections.
Other Uses, herbal remedies are also used for general health maintenance, pain relief, and wound healing.
Examples of commonly used herbs and their Applications, Rauvolfia vomitoria: used for treating hypertension and other nervous conditions. Ocimum gratissimum: Used for treating diarrheal diseases.Guava (Psidium guajava), Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Neem (Azadirachta indica), and Moringa (Moringa oleifera): Exhibit broad-range antimicrobial activities.
“Agbo”: A herbal concoction used for various ailments, including fevers, backaches, and to increase libido.
“Utazi” (Gongronema ratifolia), “Ugu” (Telfaria occidentalis), Green leafy vegetables used for food preparation and medicinal purposes.
Challenges and Considerations: Lack of Standardized Documentation and Clinical Validation: The lack of standardized documentation and comprehensive data hinders the widespread adoption of herbal treatments in clinical practice.
Potential for Interactions and Side Effects:Some herbal remedies may interact with conventional medications or cause adverse effects.
Quality Control and Safety:
The quality of herbal medicines can vary, and there are concerns about contamination and the potential for toxicity.
Need for Scientific Research:
More scientific research is needed to validate the efficacy and safety of herbal remedies and to develop standardized protocols for their use.
Integration with Modern Healthcare:
Potential for Complementary Therapy:
Herbal medicine has the potential to be used as a complementary therapy alongside conventional treatments.
Harnessing Nigeria’s Biodiversity:
Nigeria’s rich biodiversity offers a wealth of potential medicinal plants that could be further explored for drug discovery.
Need for Collaboration: