🌳 Epo Obo | Traditional Healing Bark | NYCherbs®

The Remedy:

🌱 Botanical Profile: Common Name(s): Epo Obo, Eboe Tree, Igi Nla, Botanical Name: Alstonia boonei, Family: Apocynaceae, Plant Part Used: Bark, Form: Powdered Bark

✨ Key Benefits:

🌡️ Fever & Malaria Relief – Traditionally used to reduce fever and combat malaria symptoms.
🩸 Anti-inflammatory Properties – Helps soothe pain, arthritis, and muscular discomfort.
🛡️ Immune Support – Strengthens the body’s defenses against infections.
🧠 Calming & Stress Relief – Used in herbal traditions to relieve anxiety and restlessness.
💪 General Tonic – Considered a restorative herb to support vitality and stamina.

📌 Common Uses:

• Brewed as a decoction for fevers and malaria.

• Taken as bark powder infusion for pain relief and body strengthening.

• Used in African traditional medicine for blood purification and detoxification.

🌼 Herbal Combinations:

• With Neem Leaf → enhances antimalarial action.

• With Moringa → boosts immune and nutritional support.

• With Ginger → aids circulation and digestion.

🧴 Available Forms:

• Bark Powder

• Decoction (traditional use)

• Capsules (modern preparation)

⚠️ Note: Should be used with caution during pregnancy. Always consult a qualified herbalist or physician before prolonged use.