[size=14pt]Alstonia boonei, the alternative cure to diabetes, malaria and arthritis[/size]

Popularly known as God's tree or “Onyame dua”.. The plant parts have been traditionally used for its antimalarial, aphrodisiac, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, and antipyretic activities, which have also been proved scientifically. The root bark is commonly used in West and Central Africa along with other herbs in the management of arthritis, due to its anti-inflammatory properties

The roots, bark, and leaves of Alstonia boonei are boiled and used as a concoction to treat ordinary forms of malaria. The mixture is also used externally for cleansing ulcers, snake bites, arrow poisoning, suppurating sores and exposed fractures.

Alstonia boonei’s concoction can also be used to treat others diseases such as dysentery, typhoid fever, gonorrhoea, yaws, and even asthma. The leaves, bark, and roots are all useful for relieving rheumatic pain and many other types of pain.

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It is also boiled and the liquor strained and used as anthelmintic most especially for children There are other uses such as treating less intense toothache, jaundice, cough, and sore throat. The concoction is also said to be given in some countries to women after childbirth to promote expulsion of the placenta. Some sources also said it can be used to increase the flow of milk in lactating mothers