Bernard Kofi Turkson

Herbal Medicine

About

Dr. Bernard Kofi Turkson holds a certificate in Dispensing Technology from the Kumasi Technical University, BSc (Hons) degree in Herbal Medicine, an MPhil and a PhD (Pharmacognosy) from the Kwame Nkrumah University and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi. He is currently a lecturer in Pharmacognosy at the College of Health Sciences, Department of Herbal Medicine, KNUST. He has been a registered Medical Herbalist since the year 2008. Before his appointment into the University, he has been a Medical Herbalist at the Tafo Government Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana Health Service. He is passionate about the practice of traditional medicine and goes all out to support every move in this direction. As a Medical Herbalist, he was the head of the herbal medicine unit at the Tafo Government Hospital. He was a lecturer at the College of Integrated Health, Obuasi in the Ashanti Region. He was a part-time lecturer at the Department of Herbal Medicine, KNUST.

Research Summary

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The researcher focuses on the diverse applications of plants across multiple scientific domains, integrating traditional herbal medicine with contemporary approaches. Their work encompasses studies in physical sciences focusing on polyherbal products in Ghana, health sciences exploring complementary and alternative medicine, ethnobotanical research into Ghanaian herbal life sciences, pharmacovigilance for herbal medicines, and quality assessment methods. Their research highlights the importance of understanding plant-based innovations across diverse domains to address challenges in health, agriculture, and modern medicine.

Research Themes

All (21 Papers)

Physical Sciences (1 Papers)

Health Sciences (12 Papers)

Life Sciences (8 Papers)

All Papers

Evaluation of the Microbial Load and Heavy Metal Content of Two Polyherbal Antimalarial Products on the Ghanaian Market(2020)

Integrating biomedical and herbal medicine in Ghana – experiences from the Kumasi South Hospital: a qualitative study(2016)

Ethnobotanical inventory and therapeutic applications of plants traded in the Ho Central Market, Ghana(2022)

Utilization of Plants for Medicinal Purposes and Concerns with Endangered Plant Species from Ghana(2021)

Quality assessment and evaluation of the aphrodisiac property and toxicity profile of a Ghanaian herbal male vitality booster(2023)

Comparative clinical study of Mist Amen Fevermix and Edhec Malacure: two polyherbal products used for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria in Ghana against Artemether/Lumefantrine(2024)

Antimicrobial activity, toxicity and retrospective clinical effectiveness of Kantinka BA and Kantinka Herbaltics, two multi-component-herbal products used in the management of infectious diseases in Ghana(2024)

Buruli ulcer in Africa: Geographical distribution, ecology, risk factors, diagnosis, and indigenous plant treatment options – A comprehensive review(2023)

In vivo toxicity, anti-hyperlipidaemic, antioxidant and anti-atherogenic activities of ‘LIPO A’ A traditional herbal product in rodents(2024)

Ethnobotanical applications of Spathodea campanulata P. Beauv. (Bignoniaceae) (African tulip tree) in Ghana(2023)

Treatment of Malaria Infection and Drug Resistance(2021)

Clinical Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Safety of Mist Amen Fevermix, a Ghanaian Bi-Herbal Product, Used in the Management of Uncomplicated Malaria(2015)

Malaria: Epidemiology, Life Cycle of Parasite, Control Strategies and Potential Drug Screening Techniques(2024)

In vitro and in vivo Activity of Mist Amen Fevermix and Edhec Malacure, Polyherbal Antimalarial Products on Field Isolates of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium berghei(2020)

Antiplasmodial activity and toxicity of the leaves, stem and roots of Parinari robusta Oliv [CHRYSOBALANACEAE] in animal model(2024)

COVID- 19: The role of medicinal plants and research institutions(2021)

Clinical Evaluation of Efficacy of a Herbal Formulation Used in the Treatment of Malaria(2019)

A Systematic Review of Medicinal Plants and Their Compounds Validated as Agents for the Management of Sickle Cell Disease(2024)

Quality characteristics and HPLC detection of phosphodiesterase inhibitors in some herbal capsules indicated for male sexual disorders in Ghana(2024)

Pharmacovigilance of herbal medicines in Ghana- Knowledge, perception and practice(2025)

A systematic review of validated medicinal plants and their compounds as agents for the management of sickle cell disease(2024)

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