Harnessing the Potential of Indigenous African Plants in HIV Management: A Comprehensive Review Integrating Traditional Knowledge with Evidence-Based Medicine

¹Chimezie O. Onukwuli, ²Chisom E. Izuchukwu and ³Ugwu Okechukwu Paul-Chima

¹Eastern New Mexico University Portales NM USA

²New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas NM USA

³Department of Publication and Extension, Kampala International University Uganda

                                                                              ABSTRACT

Besides the fact that Africa is the cradle of humanity, the continent has got numerous indigenous plants that are utilized in traditional medicine, especially in the containment and management of the spread of HIV. This study provides an in-depth discussion on plants phytochemicals and their nutrients in African Indigenous along with the possible disease mitigation for persons with HIV. Specifying evidence-based medicine, this review analyses the impediments and possibilities of paying traditional knowledge a tribute with contemporary healthcare. It also emphasizes the vitality of community involvement, knowledge exchange as well as the future research that aims to definitely advance the understanding of the validity and ability of the indigenous African plants in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Keywords: Indigenous African plants, Phytochemicals, Nutrients, Traditional medicine, HIV/AIDS management

CITE AS: Chimezie O. Onukwuli, Chisom E. Izuchukwu and Ugwu Okechukwu Paul-Chima (2024). Harnessing the Potential of Indigenous African Plants in HIV Management: A Comprehensive Review Integrating Traditional Knowledge with Evidence-Based Medicine. IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ALLIED FIELDS 9(1): 1-11. https://doi.org/10.59298/IDOSR/JBBAF/24/91.111