Preserving Africa's Heritage Through Data
Building a specialized datasets website focused on African herbs, preserving indigenous knowledge, traditional medicine, and cultural heritage through technology.
Africa's herbal knowledge is deeply rooted in oral tradition and is at risk of being lost. By digitizing this knowledge, we ensure future generations can access and build upon it.
Train machine learning models to identify herbs and their properties
Develop health apps and medical research tools
Create learning resources for students and researchers
Preserve traditional knowledge for future generations
Comprehensive documentation of African herbs and their uses
Detailed photos of herbs including leaves, roots, seeds, and flowering parts
Scientific names and local names in Bemba, Nyanja, Swahili, and other languages
Appearance, scent, habitat, and growth characteristics
Medicinal applications and cultural practices
Infusions, pastes, decoctions, and other traditional preparations
Precautions, contraindications, and toxicity data when available
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