Alcornea

Alchornea cordifolia is an important medicinal plant in African. Its antibacterial, antifungal and antiprotozoal properties, as well as its anti-inflammatory activities, with significant positive results. The leaves or leafy stems are also believed to be antispasmodic, blood purified and, diuretic. Alchornea are used for the management of gastrointestinal, respiratory and urinary tract infections as well as for the treatment of wounds. According to Stephen Buhner, Alchornea is one of the Systemic Herbal Antibiotics