Herbal Medicine: Pharmacists Eager To See Growth
The Association of Lady Pharmacists (ALPS) says that it has nothing against the usage of herbal medicines and states that it is advocating for the cultivation of medicinal plants for health, nutrition and economic gain.
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Victoria Ukwu, the ALPS’ National Chairman, had dismissed the negative speculations attributed to the organisation during its 15th biennial national conference in Lagos She explained that the cultivation of medicinal plants was done to produce herbs, raw materials, nutritional supplements, and body care products.
“Our pet project, ‘Project 91,’ is for the cultivation of economically viable medicinal plants for nutrition, health and economic benefits. Plants have been identified and allotted to each zone. The emphasis now is on agriculture. Nigeria is blessed with medicinal plants.
“We can get all our governors’ wives, who are our patrons, in various states, to be involved in the planting of herbal/vegetable gardens across the country. This will serve to empower the women, as well as help to showcase our rich herbal resources.”
