Harnessing Underutilized Crops for Health Management: a Review of Their Therapeutic Potential
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The high cost of medicine has led to the inward use of traditional plants for the prevention and management of diseases both communicable and non-communicable which has further strengthen the use of indigenous knowledge. This work examines potentials of some horticultural crops (Peperomia pellucida, Hunteria umbellata and Mistletoe (Tapinanthus bangwensis) in the wellbeing of consumers with the view to further promote the effective use of plants which is available and affordable to low and medium earners in the maintenance of good health.
Authors: Adeniyi, A. B., Oduntan, A. O.
Institution: National Horticultural Research Institute
Language: English
Topic: Medicinal Plant Research
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7083329827
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