Help Tony Fund His Final Year ResearchProject

Millions of people in low- and middle-income countries suffer from brain disorders that can cause long-term disability. Early diagnosis is often missed, treatments are limited, and we still don’t fully understand how brain damage happens—leaving especially young people at risk.

Cannabis use is rising, but its long-term effects on the brain in our communities are not well known. At the same time, Africa has many traditional medicinal plants that may offer protection, yet few have been studied scientifically. One of these is lemongrass (Cymbopogon), which could help protect the brain.

This project will test whether lemongrass can reduce or prevent brain damage from cannabis, using Wistar rats and reliable lab methods. Funds will go directly to essential lab materials, experiments, and data collection. By supporting this research, you are helping generate knowledge that could improve brain health, make treatments more affordable, and explore the potential of traditional African medicine.