Its symptoms include high fevers, stomach pain, weakness and headache. Other symptoms can occur and infection can sometimes result in fatality if not treated appropriately.
There are plants that have antibacterial and antimicrobial properties which are used to treat typhoid fever effectively in Africa.
Below are 15 herbs which can be used in combination or alone. Most are used in combination in Africa.
| Common Name | Botanical Name | Local Names | Plant Part | More Information |
| Neem | Azadirachta indica | Dogonyaro | Leaves Stem bark | Read about neem |
| Pawpaw | Carica papaya | Ibepe | Leaves | Read about Pawpaw |
| Basil | Ocimum gratissimum | Effirin (Yoruba) Nchannwu (Igbo) | Whole plant | Read about Basil |
| Garlic | Allium sativum | Ayu (Yoruba) | Bulb | Read about Allium sativum |
| Sandpaper leaf White fig tree | Ficus exasperata | Ewe-ipin (Yoruba), Anwerenwa (Igbo), Ameme (Edo) | Leaves | Read about Ficus exasperata |
| Lemongrass | Cymbopogan citratus | koriko oba, koriko oyinbo (Yoruba) | Leaves | |
| Guava | Psidium guajava | Guroba, gwabaa, gova | Leaves | |
| Bitter leaf | Vernonia amygdalina | Ewuro (Yoruba), | Leaves | Read about bitter leaf uses |
| Brimstone tree | Morinda lucida | Oruwo (Yoruba), Ezeogwu (Igbo) | ||
| Bitter gourd | Momordica foetida | Ejinrin wewe (Yoruba), alu-osi, isugu | Leaves | |
| African peach | Nauclea latifolia | Egbesi (Yoruba), Mbom-mbog, Tabashiya (Hausa) | Leaves, Bark | Read about Nauclea latifolia |
| Mango | Mangifera indica | Mongoro (Yoruba), | Leaves | Read about mango leaves uses |
| Moringa | Moringa oleifera | Ewe Igbale (Yoruba), Zogelle (Hausa) Idagbomunonye (Igbo) | Leaves | |
| Physic nut | Jatropha gossypifolia | Botuje pupa, botuje lapalapa (Yoruba) oruruebo (Igbo) | Leaves | |
| Fertility tree | Newbouldia laevis | Akoko, (Yoruba) Aduruku (Hausa), Kontor (Tiv), Ikhimi (Bini), Ogirisi (Igbo), Ogiriki (Urhobo) | Leaves |
Caution should be taken when using herbs not to overuse. It is always better to start with small doses and monitor effectiveness and any side effects.
If you have used any of the plants listed above or any other unlisted for treating typhoid fever, please share below.
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