3 in 1 Herbal Wound Spray
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Bridging heritage and science for community health
Lugazi Rural Finance Development Trust (LRFDT) is leading a groundbreaking initiative to strengthen community health through the integration of traditional medicine into modern practice. This project empowers farmers to cultivate medicinal plants, supports local clinics and pharmacies with affordable herbal solutions, and builds capacity among community-based organisations to sustain these efforts.
By bridging indigenous knowledge with scientific validation, the project transforms traditional remedies into accessible, effective products that improve everyday health outcomes. It also promotes financial literacy and sustainable agriculture, ensuring that communities benefit both medically and economically.
The “3 in 1” Herbal Wound Spray
Developed from three locally grown plants, this spray represents the fusion of tradition and science — more than a product, it is a symbol of community empowerment, showing how Uganda's rich heritage of herbal medicine can deliver practical solutions for today's health challenges.
Bidens pilosa
Black-jack
Hoslundia opposita
Orange bird berry
Plectranthus cyaneus
Traditional healing herb
Purpose
Fast, affordable, and effective wound treatment for rural communities.
Distribution
NDA notification received; rollout planned for Mukono and Buikwe districts.
Impact
Standardised, branded herbal medicine that improves health while creating income opportunities for farmers.
Our Commitment
- Supporting farmers in cultivating medicinal plants.
- Promoting financial literacy and sustainable agriculture.
- Strengthening livelihoods while safeguarding Uganda's herbal heritage.
Community members, alongside international researchers, have already participated in feedback collection — proving the spray's efficacy and affordability. Through this project, LRFDT continues to champion innovation, sustainability, and empowerment, improving health while strengthening livelihoods and preserving cultural heritage.
Transforming heritage into modern solutions
“Together, we transform Uganda's herbal heritage into modern solutions for health and livelihoods.”
Community-Based Organisations (CBOs)
Mobilise farmers to cultivate medicinal plants and ensure the sustainability of local initiatives.
Farmers & Growers
Provide raw materials by cultivating Bidens pilosa, Hoslundia opposita, and Plectranthus cyaneus — turning traditional knowledge into economic opportunity.
Local Clinics & Pharmacies
Distribute the “3 in 1” Herbal Wound Spray, making affordable treatment accessible to rural communities.
National Drug Authority (NDA)
Guides the regulatory process, ensuring the product meets national standards for safety and efficacy.
Research Partners
Including international collaborators — validate the effectiveness of the spray, collect feedback, and strengthen its scientific credibility.
LRFDT (Lead Organisation)
Coordinates the entire initiative — from farmer training and product development to branding, marketing, and community empowerment.
Strategic Partners & Their Roles
“Together with MUST, Archenova, and GIZ, we are bridging tradition and science to deliver affordable healthcare and sustainable livelihoods.”
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST)
Provides scientific validation and academic research support, ensuring that remedies like the “3 in 1” Wound Spray meet rigorous standards of safety and efficacy.
Archenova
Offers technical expertise in product development, branding, and packaging, helping transform herbal formulations into market-ready products that compete with conventional alternatives.
GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)
Supports capacity building, funding, and sustainability frameworks, strengthening community-based organisations and ensuring long-term impact across Mukono and Buikwe districts.
Empowering communities through sustainable traditional medicine
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