gigikenneth/herbcard

HerbCard is a free, offline-first web tool that helps you identify African herbs and understand what research and tradition say about them. # HerbCard — by Asele **HerbCard** is a free, offline-first web tool that helps you identify African herbs and understand what research and tradition say about them — in English or Naija Pidgin. It is part of the Asele family, built for African women who want trustworthy plant knowledge with clear medical disclaimers. > **Not medical advice.** Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herb. --- ## Screenshots | Home screen | Herb picker | Herb result + Q&A chips | |---|---|---| | | | | --- ## What it does - **Browse 15 African herbs** — each with traditional uses, possible side effects, drug interactions, a research summary, and real PubMed citations - **Pick a herb by name** — searchable modal listing all 15 herbs with scientific names and local aliases (Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa, and more) - **Upload a photo** — take a photo or choose from your gallery to identify a herb *(requires a backend; offline mode shows the database directly)* - **Ask follow-up questions** — tap a preset chip or type your own question: - Safe in pregnancy? - How to prepare it? - Side effects? - Drug interactions? - Dosage guide? - **Switch languages** — full English and Naija Pidgin support throughout - **Install on your phone** — HerbCard is a Progressive Web App (PWA); add it to your home screen for offline access --- ## Herb database (15 herbs) | Herb | Scientific name | |---|---| | Scent Leaf | *Ocimum gratissimum* | | Bitter Leaf | *Vernonia amygdalina* | | Moringa | *Moringa oleifera* | | Ginger | *Zingiber officinale* | | Turmeric | *Curcuma longa* | | Neem / Dogoyaro | *Azadirachta indica* | | Soursop / Graviola | *Annona muricata* | | Aloe Vera | *Aloe barbadensis* | | Lemongrass | *Cymbopogon citratus* | | Clove | *Syzygium aromaticum* | | Prekese | *Tetrapleura tetraptera* | | Uziza / African Black Pepper | *Piper guineense* | | African Nutmeg / Ehuru | *Monodora myristica* | | Grains of Selim / Uda | *Xylopia aethiopica* | | African Wormwood | * …