Name: Herbal Medicine in Ghana
Uploaded: 2022-01-20
Duration: 8 min
Description: Herbal Medicine in Ghana. By: Lauren Orye, Muazzam Salimova, Roxanne Scott, Alyssa Shives, Alex Slater.

Herbal Medicine in Ghana. By: Lauren Orye, Muazzam Salimova, Roxanne Scott, Alyssa Shives, Alex Slater. 

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By:   Lauren Orye, Muazzam Salimova, Roxanne Scott, Alyssa Shives, Alex Slater

[Audio] In this presentation, Ghana's culture and its connection to herbal medicine will be explained with the use of graphics, text, examples, and narration. The purpose of this presentation is to display the value of herbal medicine in regard to cultural context and modern health care in Ghana's society, while also comparing those aspects to American culture.. 

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This presentation will address…. Ghanaian culture and society Herbal medicine use Comparisons between the United States and Ghana Examples of herbal medicine use in Ghana

Ghanaian Culture. Population of 31,072,945 people Christianity and Islam are the predominant religions and influence multiple aspects of life Ghanaian diet consists of yams, cassava, plantains, and other starchy foods Herbal medicine is highly sought after as treatment for mental illnesses. 

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Population of 31,072,945 people Christianity and Islam are the predominant religions and influence multiple aspects of life Ghanaian diet consists of yams, cassava, plantains, and other starchy foods Herbal medicine is highly sought after as treatment for mental illnesses

Record (online-voice-recorder.com). Herbal Medicine in Ghana. 

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About 70% of the people in Ghana practice Herbal Medicine  Many different types of preparations including extraction, infusion, decoctions,  ashing  etc. Many different types of administration including oral and nasal Can be used to treat acute or chronic illnesses

[Audio] Herbal medicine has been increasing in popularity over the past decade in the United Sates. Health Line came out with an article in February 2020 listing the top herbal medicines used in the United States: Ginger, Echinacea, Turmeric, Ginseng, St. John's Worts, Chamomile, and Gingko Biloba.
Ginger alleviates nausea with pregnancies
Echinacea is used to strengthen the bodys immune system. Typically fights against colds and flu. Turmeric is used for inflammation
Ginseng helps elevate energy levels and improves resistance stress St. John's Wort helps aid with depression Chamomile helps with upper respiratory problems Gingko Biloba is a herb that helps with memory loss and poor circulation In Ghana Herbal Medicines is one of the oldest methods used to help treat people and improve one's health. Herbal Medicine is mainly consumed by women. Ginger, Peppermint, Thyme, Green Tea, Echinacea leave and Chamomile are used by pregnant women to help signs and symptoms they experience through out their trimester.. 

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USA usage of Herbal Medicine Ginger Echinacea  Turmeric Ginseng St. John’s Wort Chamomile

Ghana Usage of Herbal Medicine  Ginger  Peppermint  Thyme Green Tea Echinacea leaves Chamomile

interesting cures and treatments.mp3. . Interesting Cures and Treatments. 

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#1 Senna  Siamea -   It is part of the bean family Fabaceae, as it produces tender pods and edible seeds. Its leaves are also edible and are known to contain the active compound  barakol.It's  extremely effective in getting rid of intestinal worms and preventing seizures in kids. The thick interior section of the tree trunk is also used to cure scabies and as a laxative.

#2: Psidium Guajava-  Guava is highly relevant in Ghana, where it is recognized for its several health advantages. The leaves can be consumed by boiling them in water, which releases vitamin C and flavonoids such as quercetin, which can help prevent cancer, heart disease, asthma, and stroke.

("Valuable Medicinal Plants in Ghana", 2020)

[Audio] The main points of the presentation are as follows: Ghana is a country in west Africa with a large population of people who utilize herbal medicine. Religion and spirituality play a key role in Ghana's health care system. In Ghana ,some examples of these herbal treatments include the Senna Siamea ( Senna Sigh-ah-me) and the ( City-um, gwa-yava) Psidium Guajava. Both America and Ghana use herbal medicine as a treatment for a wide array of illnesses, injuries, and ways to maintain health. In America, herbal medicine is a growing field but still Even being thousands of miles away from each other, some of the most popularly used herbs are the same between the two countries. Herbal medicine is a an important aspect of Ghana's past, present, and future regarding their health care system and culture.. 

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Key takeaways:  Ghana is a country in west Africa, with a large population and an emphasis on spirituality within the health care system. In Ghana, herbal medicine is a popular option of treatment for acute and chronic illnesses. In comparing the two countries, some of the most popularly used herbs are the same and recognized for their benefits.  Two interesting herbal treatments in Ghana include Senna  Siamea  and Psidium Guajava.  Herbal medicine is also growing in popularity as part of the United States health care systems.

Reference. Ankomah, E. (2019). Traditional healers broaden health care in Ghana. World Health Organization: Regional office for Africa. https://www.afro.who.int/photo-story/traditional-healers-broaden-health-care-ghana Hill, A. (2020, February 3). 9 popular herbal medicines: Benefits and uses . Healthline. Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/herbal-medicine Osei-Tutu, A., Dzokoto , V. A., & Affram , A. A. (2019). Common presenting problems in religious lay counselling practice in Ghana. Mental Health, Religion & Culture , 22 (8), 819–831. https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2019.1666096 Peprah , P., Agyemang- Duah , W., Arthur-Holmes, F., Budu , H., Abalo , E., Okwei , R., & Nyonyo , J. (2019, March 15). 'we are nothing without herbs': A story of herbal remedies use during pregnancy in rural Ghana . BMC complementary and alternative medicine. Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30876425/ The World Bank. (2019). Population, total - Ghana . https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL?locations=GH Valuable Medicinal Plants in Ghana. (2020, July 20). Retrieved from https://ideasforus.org/traditional-medicinal-edible-plants-in-ghana/. 

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Ankomah, E. (2019). Traditional healers broaden health care in Ghana. World Health Organization: Regional office for Africa.  https://www.afro.who.int/photo-story/traditional-healers-broaden-health-care-ghana   Hill, A. (2020, February 3).  9 popular herbal medicines: Benefits and uses . Healthline. Retrieved from  https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/herbal-medicine Osei-Tutu, A.,  Dzokoto , V. A., &  Affram , A. A. (2019). Common presenting problems in religious lay counselling practice in Ghana.  Mental Health, Religion & Culture ,  22 (8), 819–831.  https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2019.1666096 Peprah , P., Agyemang- Duah , W., Arthur-Holmes, F.,  Budu , H.,  Abalo , E.,  Okwei , R., &  Nyonyo , J. (2019, March 15).  'we are nothing without herbs': A story of herbal remedies use during pregnancy in rural Ghana . BMC complementary and alternative medicine. Retrieved from   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30876425/ The World Bank. (2019).  Population, total - Ghana .  https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL?locations=GH Valuable Medicinal Plants in Ghana. (2020, July 20). Retrieved from  https://ideasforus.org/traditional-medicinal-edible-plants-in-ghana/

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Herbal Medicine in Ghana

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In this presentation, Ghana's culture and its connection to herbal medicine will be explained with the use of graphics, text, examples, and narration.

The purpose of this presentation is to display the value of herbal medicine in regard to cultural context and modern health care in Ghana's society, while also comparing those aspects to American culture.

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Herbal medicine has been increasing in popularity over the past decade in the United Sates.

Health Line came out with an article in February 2020 listing the top herbal medicines used in the United States:

Ginger, Echinacea, Turmeric, Ginseng, St.

John's Worts, Chamomile, and Gingko Biloba.

Ginger alleviates nausea with pregnancies

Echinacea is used to strengthen the bodys immune system.

Ginseng helps elevate energy levels and improves resistance stress

Chamomile helps with upper respiratory problems

Gingko Biloba is a herb that helps with memory loss and poor circulation

In Ghana Herbal Medicines is one of the oldest methods used to help treat people and improve one's health.

Herbal Medicine is mainly consumed by women.

Ginger, Peppermint, Thyme, Green Tea, Echinacea leave and Chamomile are used by pregnant women to help signs and symptoms they experience through out their trimester.

The main points of the presentation are as follows:

Ghana is a country in west Africa with a large population of people who utilize herbal medicine.

Religion and spirituality play a key role in Ghana's health care system.

In Ghana ,some examples of these  herbal treatments include the Senna Siamea (Senna Sigh-ah-me) and the (City-um, gwa-yava) Psidium Guajava.

Both America and Ghana use herbal medicine as a treatment for a wide array of illnesses, injuries, and ways to maintain health.

In America, herbal medicine is a growing field but still Even being thousands of miles away from each other, some of the most popularly used herbs are the same between the two countries.

Herbal medicine is a an important aspect of Ghana's past, present, and future regarding their health care system and culture.

 Ankomah, E. (2019). Traditional healers broaden health care in Ghana. World Health Organization: Regional office for Africa.  https://www.afro.who.int/photo-story/traditional-healers-broaden-health-care-ghana   Hill, A. (2020, February 3).  9 popular herbal medicines: Benefits and uses . Healthline. Retrieved from  https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/herbal-medicine Osei-Tutu, A.,  Dzokoto , V. A., &  Affram , A. A. (2019). Common presenting problems in religious lay counselling practice in Ghana.  Mental Health, Religion & Culture ,  22 (8), 819–831.  https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2019.1666096 Peprah , P., Agyemang- Duah , W., Arthur-Holmes, F.,  Budu , H.,  Abalo , E.,  Okwei , R., &  Nyonyo , J. (2019, March 15).  'we are nothing without herbs': A story of herbal remedies use during pregnancy in rural Ghana . BMC complementary and alternative medicine. Retrieved from   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30876425/ The World Bank. (2019).  Population, total - Ghana .  https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL?locations=GH Valuable Medicinal Plants in Ghana. (2020, July 20). Retrieved from  https://ideasforus.org/traditional-medicinal-edible-plants-in-ghana/