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Blood types are determined by the presence or absence of antigens. Antigens can trigger immune system response during blood transfusion if blood typing and cross-matching is not properly done. This reaction can cause clumping of blood cells and can be fatal. Blood transfusion is needed during surgery, trauma, cancer therapy, anemia, and difficult child delivery. … Read more
Blood grouping or blood typing is the grouping of blood based on the presence or absence of antigens on the surface of the red blood cells. These antigens may be proteins, carbohydrates, glycoproteins, or glycolipids. International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) recognizes 43 blood group system, with over 349 antigens. 48 genes genetically determine these … Read more
Mucuna pruriens, or velvet beans, cowhag, common cowitch is an annual climbing legume from the family, Leguminoseae. The plant is originally from southern China and eastern India, where it was cultivated as a green vegetable crop. It is now grown in tropical regions such as Africa, tropical America, the Pacific region, the West Indies, and … Read more
Soursop plant, also called graviola, guyabano is a tropical, small evergreen tree, which produces the largest fruit in the family (Annonaceae). The tree of soursop (Annona muricata L) can grow up to 10 feet (3.05 m), and can tolerate a whole range of soil conditions. The plant has low branching and produces evergreen, glossy leaves. … Read more
Tropical almond fruit, or Indian almond (Terminalia catappa), is a plant from the family, Combretaceae. The plant is native to Southeast Asia. It is highly distributed in the coastal areas of the Indian Ocean, tropical Asia, South Pacific region and African countries such as the Philippines, Vietnam, Micronesia, India, Indonesia, North Australia, Vanuatu, Fiji, Papua … Read more
Black velvet tamarind, or African velvet tamarind (botanical name: Dialium guineense) from the family, Fabaceae, and subfamily – Caesalpinioideae, is a fruit from a tree that grows well in the Savannah forests, canyons, and gallery forests. Other English names of the plant are Africa velvet tamarind, black velvet, tumble tree, Sierra Leone tamarind, velvet tamarind. … Read more
Ficus capensis, bush fig, or fig of heaven is a tropical evergreen tree, belonging to the mulberry family or fig family (Moraceae). There are more than 800 species in the family. Ficus capensis is also called blood leaf, or akpuru leaf. It is believed to boost blood production in the body. The evergreen tree grows … Read more
African star apple fruit, popularly called agbalumo in Yoruba, udara in Igbo, or cherry is from a forest fruit tree that grows in tropical African countries like Nigeria, Cameroon, Uganda. Other names of the plant are alasa (Ghana), ehya (Igala), agwaluma (Hausa), azongogwe, azonbobwe, fon or goun in Benin Republic. Other species are Chrysophyllum africanum, … Read more
Gongronema latifolium, popularly called utazi, is a plant of wide medicinal and nutritional benefits. It belongs to the family, Asclepiadaceae, and genus Gongronema. It is widely utilized in tropical Africa. The plant is a climber with a tuberous base, and a soft stem. It grows in the deciduous and secondary forests in tropical African countries … Read more
Lime, Citrus aurantifolia is one of the fruit in the citrus family. It is also called acid lime and belongs to the citrus family, Rutaceae. This family also contains mandarins, tangerines, grapefruits, lemons, and citrons. The lime is a round, smooth, greenish-yellow citrus that turns yellow on ripening. It has a flat base, a small … Read more