Exploring the Health Benefits of Lantana Leaves
Title: Exploring the Health Benefits of Lantana Leaves for Human Consumption: Medicinal Uses for Various Illnesses Introduction: Lantana camara also referred to as “Spanish flag or West Indian Lantana”; and sometimes known as “Red Sage.” Lantana. camara is an “ornamental weed” with aromatic leaves, pranged, blue, red, yellow, and bright red flowers, and dark blue and black fruits (drupes) . Lantana camara. is also known as Verbenaceae, Shrub , Akan,Ananse dokono the leaves has been used as an anti-tumor, antibacterial, anti-hypertensive agent, tonic, a nd expectorant whereas the roots are known for the treatment of rheumatism, skin rashes, and malaria . The infusion method of extraction of the leaves and other parts are known for their anti-inflammatory properties and added to the bath as an anti-rheumatic agent Lantana, a colorful plant known for its flowers, is also valued for its leaves which possess various health benefits for human ...