Are there commercial products from plants in Lesotho?
Development of commercial products from plants is on the rise in Lesotho, and these include cosmetic products, traditional herbal remedies, beverages and crafts. The study has profiled 15 plants used for development of various commercial products.
How can Lesotho improve agriculture?
Subsistence farmers in Lesotho have been able to boost agricultural yields and increase food production by adopting conservation agriculture. The locally adapted practice, known as likoti, also contributes to combating soil erosion and to enhancing fertility.
Are plants of commercial importance important in Lesotho?
By profiling plants of commercial importance in Lesotho, the study intends to enhance innovative research and development, which are significant in developing commercial products and validating their uses in the food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.
Are medicinal plants still used in Lesotho?
Hypoxis hemerocallidea, and Pentanisia prunelloides Klotzsch ex. Eckl. & Zeyh. Indeed, [ 6] reported that medicinal plants are no longer used for subsistence healing purposes but have been turned into products for trade in the traditional medicine markets in Lesotho.