ABUAD Urges End to Import, Unveils Three Locally-Made Herbal Medicines
The Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, has called on Nigerians to embrace Nigerian-made herbal medicine and reduce their dependence on foreign counterparts.
"Nigeria's continued reliance on foreign herbal products, despite the country's indigenous medicinal resources and growing research capacity, amounts to a form of economic and medical dependency," said Oluwatoyin Afolabi, the Deputy Director of AB Pharmaceutical Services.
Importance of Domestic Herbal Medicine
According to Afolabi, the university's herbal medicine research has led to the development of three indigenous herbal remedies:
- Afe Babalola University Herbal Medicine for Anemia
- Afe Babalola University Herbal Medicine for Diabetes
- Afe Babalola University Herbal Medicine for Hypertension
University's Research Outputs
These products are the result of the university's extensive research into traditional Nigerian medicinal plants and their potential health benefits.
Dr. Adebayo Adeyemi, the Director of AB Pharmaceutical Services, explained that the university's research has led to the discovery of several indigenous medicinal plants with therapeutic properties.
"Our research has shown that Nigeria's herbal resources hold great potential for the development of effective and affordable medicines," said Dr. Adeyemi.
Goal of Domestic Herbal Medicine Production
The university aims to promote the use of native herbal remedies and contribute to the nation's healthcare sector by producing high-quality, affordable herbal medicines.
"Our mission is to bridge the gap between traditional knowledge and modern medicine, and to provide affordable healthcare solutions for Nigerians," said Dr. Adeyemi.
Implications for Nigeria's Economy
By promoting domestic herbal medicine production, ABUAD hopes to boost Nigeria's economy and reduce reliance on foreign pharmaceutical imports.
"The development of indigenous herbal medicines has the potential to create job opportunities, stimulate the local economy, and reduce foreign exchange outflows on healthcare products," said Dr. Adeyemi.
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