Reverend Dr.
Gideon Afolabi

Reverend Dr. Gideon Afolabi, the founder of McFuntain LLC, is a man whose life is a tapestry of deep faith, a profound love for nature, and an unwavering commitment to humanity's well-being. That passion has not merely simmered in silence but has been a loud call to action that Dr. Afolabi has answered with courage and dedication. As a pastor, he has nurtured souls, and now, through McFuntain, he seeks to share what traditional healing systems have long taught. Guiding people to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the plants that cultures around the world have turned to for generations.

In December 2024 he completed the Medicinal Plants Certificate through eCornell, a six-course program authored by Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and awarding 60 professional development hours. His journey began with a vision, a divine insight that has propelled him forward on a mission to reveal the untapped powers of natural remedies.

A note on credentials, in plain terms. The Medicinal Plants Certificate is a professional-development certificate, not a Cornell University degree, and it does not confer academic credit or alumni status. Rev. Dr. Afolabi is not a licensed physician; “Dr.” reflects his standing as an ordained Reverend Doctor. As Cornell states of the program itself: “This certificate is not a replacement for consulting with a physician; it is intended as an exploration of alternatives.” Nothing on this platform is medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

“His belief in the sanctity of the natural world and its ability to heal is rooted in a spiritual understanding that everything provided by God has a purpose, including the plants and herbs that have been used for healing since time immemorial.”

His dedication to this cause is not just about advocating for natural remedies but is a call to humanity to reconnect with the environment, to respect it, and to learn from its wisdom. Every entry on this platform is traced to the healing lineage it comes from, and carries its safety notes, naming known drug interactions where we hold them.

The core tools are free to use, the symptom checker, the full encyclopedia, and the herb–drug interaction checker. We do not sell supplements, and we never will. Some advanced features are offered as an optional paid plan, which is what funds the work.