The federal government has unveiled seven locally developed herbal medicines designed to treat and manage ailments, including cancers, hepatitis B, hypertension, peptic ulcer disease and high cholesterol, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s drive to harness indigenous medicinal resources. The products, developed by the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA), were officially launched in Lagos by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Udeh. Full list of the seven herbal medicinesNNMDA Director-General, Prof. Martins Emeje, said advances in scientific research and standardisation have strengthened confidence in herbal medicine by ensuring proper dosage, quality and safety. He explained that the seven products unveiled include:Namdavir – developed for the management of Hepatitis B virus. Another indigenous herbal formulation developed as part of the agency's expanding natural medicine programme.