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59 plants found in 8 references for the following country
Country: Botswana
1 reference(s) for Abrus precatorius L. subsp. africanus Verdc.
Official name: Abrus precatorius L. subsp. africanus Verdc.
Family: Fabaceae
| Synonyms: | Glycine abrus L. |
| Pictures: | Abrus_precatorius_africanus2.jpg , Abrus_precatorius_africanus3.jpg , Abrus_precatorius_africanus1.jpg |
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(001)
| Recipes: | H(001), red painful eyes . Seeds is covered with vaseline. Smoke eyes with the burning seed. Then grind seeds between fingers and put powder in eyes. Use at night only. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: mpitipiti
1 reference(s) for Acacia raddiana Savi
Official name: Acacia raddiana Savi
Family: Mimosaceae
| Synonyms: | Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne |
| Pictures: | Acacia_raddiana1.jpg , Acacia_raddiana2.jpg |
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(077)
| Recipes: | H(077) to prevent vomiting, one teaspoon of cold water extract of fresh leaves of Acacia tortilis, VO. 2 to 3 times |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: mosu
1 reference(s) for Acalypha villicaulis Hochst.ex A. Rich.
Official name: Acalypha villicaulis Hochst.ex A. Rich.
Family: Euphorbiaceae
| Pictures: | Acalypha_villicaulis2.jpg , Acalypha_villicaulis1.jpg , HR08Acalypha_villicaulis.jpg |
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(034)
| Recipes: | H(034),heart palpitations., fresh or dried roots are chewed or one cup of water bolled with root is taken twice a day. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: chaodabi
1 reference(s) for Achyranthes aspera L.
Official name: Achyranthes aspera L.
Family: Amaranthaceae
| Synonyms: | Achyranthes annua Dinter; Achyranthes indica (L.) Mill.; Achyranthes aspera L. var. sicula; Achyranthes obovata Peter. |
| Pictures: | Achyranthes_aspera5.jpg , Achyranthes_aspera2.jpg , Achyranthes_aspera1.jpg , Achyranthes_aspera3.jpg , Achyranthes_aspera4.jpg , HL13Achyranthes_aspera.jpg |
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(101)
| Recipes: | H(101), excessive menstrual bleeding, One table spoon of water boiled with powdered roots is taken twice a day. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: motswarakgano
2 reference(s) for Albizia anthelmintica Brongn.
Official name: Albizia anthelmintica Brongn.
Family: Fabaceae
| Pictures: | Albizia_anthelmintica1.jpg , Albizia_anthelmintica2.jpg , Albizia_anthelmintica3.jpg , Albizia_anthelmintica4.jpg , Albizia_anthelmintica5.jpg , Albizia_anthelmintica6.jpg |
Reference HA 29 g
Author:
Tanaka, J.
| Title: | The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University |
Symptoms: H(095)
| Recipes: | H(095, f), edible gum |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name: kxaru (Bushman) (Central Kalahari)
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(078), H(137)
| Recipes: | H(078) + H(137), body sores including cancer. Sores are washed with the solution of cold water in which bark and roots have soaked. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: monogo
1 reference(s) for Aloe marlothii A.Berger
Official name: Aloe marlothii A.Berger
Family: Aloaceae
| Pictures: | Aloe_marlothii1.jpg , Aloe_marlothii2.jpg |
Reference VM 46
Author:
Moreki, J.C., Petheram R.J. & Tyler L.
| Title: | Small-scale poultry production systems in Serowe-Palapye Subdistrict of Botswana. M.Sc. Proceedings INFPD Workshop, M=Bour, Senegal, Dec. 9-13,(1997) |
Symptoms: V(008)
| Recipes: | parasite control, wood ashes of Cassia abbreviata de Senna italica et de Aloe marlothii added to drinking water?cendres dans H2O de boisson |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: sekgophana
1 reference(s) for Aloe zebrina Baker
Official name: Aloe zebrina Baker
Family: Aloaceae
| Pictures: | Aloe_zebrina1.jpg , Aloe_zebrina5.jpg , Aloe_zebrina2.jpg , Aloe_zebrina3.jpg , Aloe_zebrina4.jpg |
Reference HA 29 g
Author:
Tanaka, J.
| Title: | The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University |
Symptoms: H(095)
| Recipes: | H(095), leaf flesh of Aloe zebrina is squashed and mixed mith other vegetable for soup. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name: orn (Bushman) (Central Kalahari)
1 reference(s) for Asparagus sp.
Official name: Asparagus sp.
Family: Asparagaceae
Reference VM 48
Author:
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
| Title: | Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012) |
Symptoms: V(030)
| Recipes: | Vb(030, 8) retained placenta, roots / nodes of Asparagus sp.., (information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners) |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name: mositwasitwane (Tswana), asparagus (English)
2 reference(s) for Boscia albitrunca (Burch.) Gilg. & Benedict
Official name: Boscia albitrunca (Burch.) Gilg. & Benedict
Family: Capparaceae
| Pictures: | Boscia_albitrunca1.jpg , Boscia_albitrunca3.jpg , Boscia_albitrunca2.jpg |
Reference HA 29
Author:
X
| Title: | AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University |
Symptoms: H(095)
| Recipes: | H(095), for bushman, leaves are squashed and mixed with othervegetable for soup. Fruit edible. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name: local name not registered, shepherd's tree (English)
Reference VM 48
Author:
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
| Title: | Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012) |
Symptoms: V(030)
| Recipes: | Vb(030, 8) retained placenta, leaves of Boscia albitrunca, remedies are administered either as a decoction or infusion.(information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners) |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name: motlopi (Tswana), shepherd’s tree (English)
1 reference(s) for Burkea africana Hook.
Official name: Burkea africana Hook.
Family: Fabaceae
| Pictures: | Burkea_africana1.jpg , Burkea_africana2.jpg , Burkea_africana3.jpg , Burkea_africana4.jpg , Burkea_africana5.jpg , Burkea_africana6.jpg |
Reference VM 48
Author:
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
| Title: | Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012) |
Symptoms: V(030)
| Recipes: | Vb(030, 4) retained placenta, bark of Burkea africanum, remedies are administered either as a decoction or infusion. + soap detergent for 2 informants or salt for 2 informants (information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners) |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name: monato (Tswana), wild syringa (English)
1 reference(s) for Cassia abbreviata Oliv.
Official name: Cassia abbreviata Oliv.
Family: Fabaceae
| Pictures: | Cassia_abbreviata1.jpg , Cassia_abbreviata2.jpg , Cassia_abbreviata3.jpg , Cassia_abbreviata4.jpg , Cassia_abbreviata5.jpg |
Reference VM 46
Author:
Moreki, J.C., Petheram R.J. & Tyler L.
| Title: | Small-scale poultry production systems in Serowe-Palapye Subdistrict of Botswana. M.Sc. Proceedings INFPD Workshop, M=Bour, Senegal, Dec. 9-13,(1997) |
Symptoms: V(008)
| Recipes: | parasite control, wood ashes of Cassia abbreviata, Senna italica & Aloe marlothii added to drinking water? |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: monepenepe
1 reference(s) for Cassia italica (Mill.) Lam. ex. F. W. Andr. subsp. arachoides (Burch.) Brenan.
Official name: Cassia italica (Mill.) Lam. ex. F. W. Andr. subsp. arachoides (Burch.) Brenan.
Family: Fabaceae
| Pictures: | HA06Cassia_italica.jpg |
Reference VA 29
Author:
AFLORA
| Title: | AFLORA on the Web ( http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University |
Symptoms: V(104)
| Recipes: | Vc(104), leaves, RNS. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (Kalahari)
Vernacular name: kam (Bushman) (Kalahari central)
3 reference(s) for Cassia italica (Mill.) Lam. ex. F. W. Andr.
Official name: Cassia italica (Mill.) Lam. ex. F. W. Andr.
Family: Fabaceae
| Synonyms: | Cassia obovata Collad.; Senna italica Mill. |
| Pictures: | Cassia_italica2.jpg , Cassia_italica1.jpg , Cassia_italica3.jpg , HA11Cassia_italica.jpg |
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(006), H(008), H(100), H(104), H(126), H(179)
| Recipes: | H(126), liver problems indicated by vomiting, upper abdominal pain and loss of appetite liver , ONS., RNS. H(006),constipation, especially in pregnant women, ONS., RNS. H(008) bloody diarrhea, ONS., RNS. H(100), syphlls in both sexes, ONS., RNS. H(179), backbone and kidney problems, ONS., RNS. H(104), stomach pains, ONS., RNS. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: not registered
Reference VH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana.Traditional medicinal plants. The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: V(008)
| Recipes: | Vc(008), goats, bloody diarrhea. ONS., RNS |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: not registered
Reference VM 46
Author:
Moreki, J.C., Petheram R.J. & Tyler L.
| Title: | Small-scale poultry production systems in Serowe-Palapye Subdistrict of Botswana. M.Sc. Proceedings INFPD Workshop, M=Bour, Senegal, Dec. 9-13,(1997) |
Symptoms: V(008)
| Recipes: | parasite control,wood ashes of Cassia abbreviata de Senna italica et de Aloe marlothii added to drinking water? |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: sebete
1 reference(s) for Chenopodium ambrosioides L.
Official name: Chenopodium ambrosioides L.
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(055), H(098), H(104),
| Recipes: | H(098) disturbed sleep, ONS., RNS. H(055),ONS., RNS., enema H(104) childs, colics , ONS., RNS. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: motlhatabadimo
1 reference(s) for Cissus quadrangularis L.
Official name: Cissus quadrangularis L.
Family: Vitaceae
| Synonyms: | Vitis quadrangularis (L.) Wall. ex Wight & Arn. |
| Pictures: | Cissus_quadrangularis3.jpg , Cissus_quadrangularis4.jpg , Cissus_quadrangularis2.jpg , Cissus_quadrangularis5.jpg , HA06Cissus_quadrangularis.jpg , Cissus_quadrangularis1.jpg |
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(201)
| Recipes: | H(201), prevention of witchcraft, ONS., RNS. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: mabohe
1 reference(s) for Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsumara & Makai
Official name: Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsumara & Makai
Family: Cucurbitaceae
| Synonyms: | Citrullus vulgaris Eckl. & Zeyh.; Colocynthis citrullus (L.) Kuntze |
| Pictures: | Citrullus_lanatus2.jpg , Citrullus_lanatus3.jpg , Citrullus_lanatus1.jpg , Citrullus_lanatus4_AFLORA.jpg |
Reference HA 29 g
Author:
Tanaka, J.
| Title: | The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University |
Symptoms: H(095)
| Recipes: | H(095), fruit (melon) is one of the most important food items; seeds are pounded in a mortar after roasted. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (Kalahari)
Vernacular name: n//an:Bushman (Central Kalahari)
1 reference(s) for Clematopsis scabiosifolia (DC.) Hutch.
Official name: Clematopsis scabiosifolia (DC.) Hutch.
Family: Ranunculaceae
| Synonyms: | Clematopsis villosa (DC.) Hutch. |
| Pictures: | Clematopsis_scabiosifolia1.jpg |
Reference VH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana.Traditional medicinal plants. The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: V(005)
| Recipes: | V(005)leg edema. An incision is made on side of lower calf, into which powdered dried roots are applied. This is done only once, but repeated if no effect is observed. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: shwara (Bushman langage)
1 reference(s) for Combretum imberbe Wawra
Official name: Combretum imberbe Wawra
Family: Combretaceae
| Pictures: | Combretum_imberbe1.jpg , Combretum_imberbe2.jpg , Combretum_imberbe3.jpg , Combretum_imberbe4.jpg , Combretum_imberbe5.jpg , Combretum_imberbe6.jpg |
Reference VM 46
Author:
Moreki, J.C., Petheram R.J. & Tyler L.
| Title: | Small-scale poultry production systems in Serowe-Palapye Subdistrict of Botswana. M.Sc. Proceedings INFPD Workshop, M=Bour, Senegal, Dec. 9-13,(1997) |
Symptoms: V(008)
| Recipes: | parasite control, wood ashes of Combretum imberbe added to drinking water? |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: motswere
2 reference(s) for Commiphora africana (A. Rich.) Engl.
Official name: Commiphora africana (A. Rich.) Engl.
Family: Burseraceae
| Synonyms: | Commiphora pilosa (Engl.) Engl.; Balsamea pilosa Engl. |
| Pictures: | Commiphora_africana2.jpg , Commiphora_africana3.jpg , HA06Commiphora_africana.jpg , Commiphora_africana1.jpg |
Reference HA 29 g
Author:
Tanaka, J.
| Title: | The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University |
Symptoms: H(092), H(095)
| Recipes: | H(092), the larva of the beetle Diamphidia, from wich San make their arrow poison, feeds exclusirely on these trees H(095), root edible |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (Kalahari)
Vernacular name: za (Bushman) (Central Kalahari)
Reference VA 29
Author:
AFLORA
| Title: | AFLORA on the Web ( http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University |
Symptoms: V(092)
| Recipes: | V(092), the larva of the beetle Diamphidia, from wich San make their arrow poison, feeds exclusirely on these trees |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (Kalahari)
Vernacular name: za (Bushman) (Kalahari central)
1 reference(s) for Croton gratissimus Burch.
Official name: Croton gratissimus Burch.
Family: Euphorbiaceae
| Synonyms: | Croton zambesicus Müll.Arg. |
| Pictures: | Croton_gratissimus3.jpg , Croton_gratissimus1.jpg , Croton_gratissimus4.jpg , Croton_gratissimus2.jpg |
Reference VW 01
Author:
Watt, J.M., Breyer-Brandwijk, M.G.
| Title: | The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa.E. & S. Livingstone Ltd., Edinburg and London, Second edition, 1457 p., (1962) (partially from the references VM 18, HV 09, HC 26, HL 22) |
Symptoms: V(001)
| Recipes: | V(001), leaves, infusion, cold, lotion |
Region: South Africa
Country: South Africa (Botswana, Kgatha)
Vernacular name: not registered
1 reference(s) for Dicerocaryum eriocarpum (Decne.) Abels.
Official name: Dicerocaryum eriocarpum (Decne.) Abels.
Family: Pedaliaceae
| Pictures: | Dicerocaryum_eriocarpum1.jpg , Dicerocaryum_eriocarpum2.jpg , Dicerocaryum_eriocarpum3.jpg , Dicerocaryum_eriocarpum4.jpg , Dicerocaryum_eriocarpum5.jpg |
Reference VM 48
Author:
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
| Title: | Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012) |
Symptoms: V(030)
| Recipes: | Vb(030, 8) retained placenta, roots of Dicerocaryum eriocarpum remedies are administered either as a decoction or infusion., (information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners) |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name: makanagwane (Tswana), large devil’s thorn (English)
2 reference(s) for Dichrostachys glomerata (Forssk.) Chiov.
Official name: Dichrostachys glomerata (Forssk.) Chiov.
Family: Fabaceae
Reference HA 29 g
Author:
Tanaka, J.
| Title: | The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University |
Symptoms: H(095)
| Recipes: | H(095), gum, VO. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name: oen (Bushman) (Central Kalahari)
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(108), H(187)
| Recipes: | H(108), cough H(091) fontanelle, fontanelle stops fiuttering. Causes baby to vomit and bave. One cup of water boiled with dried or fresh roots is taken three times 3 day Roots are fried with pig fat, applied once to top of head |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: moselesele
1 reference(s) for Dicoma anomala Sond.
Official name: Dicoma anomala Sond.
Family: Asteraceae
| Pictures: | Dicoma_anomala1.jpg , Dicoma_anomala2.jpg , Dicoma_anomala3.jpg , HR08Dicoma_anomala.jpg |
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(108), H(104)
| Recipes: | H(108), cough.H(104), Cutting pain in the stomach. One hali cup of water boiled with roots is taken twice a day until recovery . |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: tihonya
1 reference(s) for Diospyros mespiliformis Hochst. ex DC.
Official name: Diospyros mespiliformis Hochst. ex DC.
Family: Ebenaceae
| Pictures: | Diospyros_mespiliformis1.jpg , HA06Diospyros_mesp.jpg , Diospyros_mespiliformis2.jpg , HA06Diospyros_mespiliformis.jpg |
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(004), H(014), H(137)
| Recipes: | H(004), large wounds; for wounds: the powder is applied directly on wounds. H(014), scabies; dried plant is stamped and rubbed onto affected area, left on for some time and then rised off. H(137), general internal body pains; powdered, dried plant is mixed with fat and massaged onto painful area |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: mathakola
1 reference(s) for Ehretia rigida Druce
Official name: Ehretia rigida Druce
Family: Boraginaceae
| Pictures: | Ehretia_rigida1.jpg , Ehretia_rigida2.jpg |
Reference HA 29 g
Author:
Tanaka, J.
| Title: | The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University |
Symptoms: H(095)
| Recipes: | H(095) berry of Ehretia rigida are edible. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name: g//a (Bushman) (Central Kalahari)
1 reference(s) for Elephantorrhiza elephantina (Burch.) Skeels
Official name: Elephantorrhiza elephantina (Burch.) Skeels
Family: Fabaceae
Reference VM 48
Author:
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
| Title: | Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012) |
Symptoms: V(030)
| Recipes: | Vb(030, 8) retained placenta, bulb of Elephantorrhiza elephantina, remedies are administered either as a decoction or infusion. + soap detergent for 2 informants, (information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners) |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name: mositsane (Tswana), elephant foot (English)
1 reference(s) for Euclea divinorum Hiern
Official name: Euclea divinorum Hiern
Family: Ebenaceae
| Synonyms: | Euclea keniensis R.E. Fries; Euclea lanceolata auct. non E. Mey. |
| Pictures: | Euclea_divinorum3.jpg , Euclea_divinorum2.jpg , Euclea_divinorum1.jpg |
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(004), H(033), H(201)
| Recipes: | H(201), give to a man who sleeps with an adulteress who got prenant by a man other than her husband , One teacup of water boiled with powdered roots is taken three tjmes a day H(033), For women who fail to menstruate, one teacup of water boiled with powdered roots is taken three tjmes a day H(004) constip.ation , Two cups of water boiled with roots are taken twice a day |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: mothakola
1 reference(s) for Euphorbia sp.
Official name: Euphorbia sp.
Family: Euphorbiaceae
| Pictures: | Euphorbia_sp.1.jpg , Euphorbia_sp.2.jpg , Euphorbia_sp.3.jpg , Euphorbia_sp.4.jpg , Euphorbia_sp.5.jpg , Euphorbia_sp.6.jpg |
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(104)
| Recipes: | H(104) stomach pain and stomach bloating, one half cup of water boiled with roots of Euphorbia sp., VO. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: monamontso
1 reference(s) for Evolvulus alsinoides (L.) L.
Official name: Evolvulus alsinoides (L.) L.
Family: Convolvulaceae
| Pictures: | Evolvulus_alsinoides1.jpg , Evolvulus_alsinoides4.jpg , Evolvulus_alsinoides3.jpg , Evolvulus_alsinoides2.jpg |
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(091)
| Recipes: | H(091) fontanelle stops fiuttering, dried leves of Evolvulus alsinoides are mixed with vaseline, rubbed onto the head |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: molemowanonyane
1 reference(s) for Fagara chalybea (Engl.) Engl.
Official name: Fagara chalybea (Engl.) Engl.
Family: Rutaceae
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(020)
| Recipes: | H(020), powdered root is either put into incision or burned and the smoke is let to go into the wound |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: ngwevna
1 reference(s) for Ficus sycomorus L.
Official name: Ficus sycomorus L.
Family: Moraceae
| Synonyms: | Ficus damarensis Engl. |
| Pictures: | Ficus_sycomorus3.jpg , Ficus_sycomorus2.jpg , Ficus_sycomorus1.jpg |
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(002)
| Recipes: | H(002), If a nursing mother cannot get milk out of her breasts 3 cups of cold water extract of stem bark is taken during the day. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: mocbaba
1 reference(s) for Gomphocarpus fructicosus (L.) Aiton f.
Official name: Gomphocarpus fructicosus (L.) Aiton f.
Family: Asclepiadaceae
| Pictures: | Gomphocarpus_fructicosus1.jpg , Gomphocarpus_fructicosus2.jpg , Gomphocarpus_fructicosus3.jpg |
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(077), H(126)
| Recipes: | H(126) + H(077) to induce vomiting in cases of hepatitis, 1 cup of fresh powdered leaves soaked for 20 minutes, VO. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: motswamaswi
2 reference(s) for Grewia flava DC.
Official name: Grewia flava DC.
Family: Tiliaceae
| Pictures: | Grewia_flava5.jpg , Grewia_flava1.jpg , Grewia_flava2.jpg , Grewia_flava3.jpg , Grewia_flava4.jpg |
Reference HA 29 g
Author:
Tanaka, J.
| Title: | The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University |
Symptoms: H(095)
| Recipes: | H(095), fruit, sweet edible when mature (December-April); fruits also dried, ground and made into beer |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (Kalahari)
Vernacular name: kxon (Bushman) (Central Kalahari)
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(000), H(109), H(113)
| Recipes: | H(000) if a woman gets pregnant while nursing a baby, the baby will get sick, a small cup of H2O boiled with fresh roots, VO. 3 X / Day H(109) backbone, H(113) kidney pains, 1 cup of water boiled with roots, VO. 3 X / Day |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: moretlwa, moralwa
1 reference(s) for Hermannia guerkeana K.Schum.
Official name: Hermannia guerkeana K.Schum.
Family: Malvaceae
Reference VM 48
Author:
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
| Title: | Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012) |
Symptoms: V(030)
| Recipes: | Vb(030, 8) retained placenta, roots of Hermannia guerkeana, remedies are administered either as a decoction or infusion.(information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners) |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name: moreba (Tswana), hermania (English)
1 reference(s) for Ipomoea sp.
Official name: Ipomoea sp.
Family: Convolvulaceae
| Pictures: | Ipomoea_sp2.jpg , Ipomoea_sp3.jpg , Ipomoea_sp4.jpg , Ipomoea_sp5.jpg , Ipomoea_sp6.jpg , Ipomoea_sp7.jpg , Ipomoea_sp8.jpg , Ipomoea_sp1.jpg |
Reference HA 29 g
Author:
Tanaka, J.
| Title: | The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University |
Symptoms: H(095)
| Recipes: | H(004), the leaves are used for wrapping the wounds of circumcision; it is said that the leaves pull out all the pus |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (Kalahari)
Vernacular name: /iki (Bushman) ((Central Kalahari)
1 reference(s) for Kedrostis foetidissima (Jacq.) Cogn.
Official name: Kedrostis foetidissima (Jacq.) Cogn.
Family: Cucurbitaceae
| Pictures: | Kedrostis_foetidissima1.jpg |
Reference HA 29 g
Author:
Tanaka, J.
| Title: | The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University |
Symptoms: H(095)
| Recipes: | H(095) leaf of Kedrostis foetidissima edible. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name: chunane (Bushman) (Central Kalahari)
1 reference(s) for Maerua angolensis DC.
Official name: Maerua angolensis DC.
Family: Capparaceae
| Synonyms: | Maerua arenicola sensu Eyles; Maerua bukobensis Gilg & Bened. |
| Pictures: | HA03Maerua_angolensis.jpg , Maerua_angolensis2.jpg , Maerua_angolensis6.jpg , Maerua_angolensis3.jpg , Maerua_angolensis4.jpg , Maerua_angolensis5.jpg , Maerua_angolensis1.jpg |
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(201)
| Recipes: | H(201), ONS., prevention of witchcraft . |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: momketi
1 reference(s) for Maytenus senegalensis (Lam.) Exell
Official name: Maytenus senegalensis (Lam.) Exell
Family: Celastraceae
| Synonyms: | Gymnosporia senegalensis (Lam.) Loes. |
| Pictures: | HA03Maytenus _senegal.jpg , Maytenus_senegalensis1.jpg , Maytenus_senegalensis2.jpg , Maytenus_senegalensis3.jpg |
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(046)
| Recipes: | H(046), Small twigs and leaves are powdered and boiled with water. One tab)e spoon of the fluid is taken twice a day. The liquid is also rubbed on the chjld's body with corn husks. . |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: motono
1 reference(s) for Ochna pulchra Hook. f.
Official name: Ochna pulchra Hook. f.
Family: Ochnaceae
| Pictures: | Ochna_pulchra4.jpg , Ochna_pulchra5.jpg , Ochna_pulchra1.jpg , Ochna_pulchra3.jpg , Ochna_pulchra2.jpg |
Reference HA 29 g
Author:
Tanaka, J.
| Title: | The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University |
Symptoms: H(095)
| Recipes: | H(095), fruits roasted and eaten |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name: kera (Bushman)
1 reference(s) for Osyris abyssinica Hochst. ex A.Rich.
Official name: Osyris abyssinica Hochst. ex A.Rich.
Family: Santalaceae
| Synonyms: | Osyris lanceolata Hochst. & Steudel |
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(179)
| Recipes: | H(179) kidney pain, powdered roots of Osyris abyssinica, one tea spoon in meat soup, 2 X / Day, since recovery?. Eating meat is not advised |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: morogabali
1 reference(s) for Ozoroa paniculosa (Sond.) R.Fern. & A.Fern.
Official name: Ozoroa paniculosa (Sond.) R.Fern. & A.Fern.
Family: Anacardiaceae
| Pictures: | Ozoroa_paniculosa2.jpg , Ozoroa_paniculosa3.jpg , Ozoroa_paniculosa1.jpg |
Reference VM 48
Author:
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
| Title: | Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012) |
Symptoms: V(030)
| Recipes: | Vb(030, 8) retained placenta, roots of Ozoroa paniculosa, remedies are administered either as a decoction or infusion.(information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners) |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name: monokana (Tswana), resin tree (English)
1 reference(s) for Pappea capensis Ecklon & Zeyher
Official name: Pappea capensis Ecklon & Zeyher
Family: Sapindaceae
| Pictures: | Pappea_capensis5.jpg , Pappea_capensis6.jpg , Pappea_capensis3.jpg , Pappea_capensis4.jpg , Pappea_capensis2.jpg , Pappea_capensis1.jpg |
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(124), H(201)
| Recipes: | H(124) epistaxis, poxdered leaves mixed with H2O, drops in nose and the fluid is splashed on center of skull H(201) prevention of wichcraft, inner part of bark of Pappea capensis is powderer and mixed with cold water and sprinkled on the yard |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: mothatha
2 reference(s) for Peltophorum africanum Sond
Official name: Peltophorum africanum Sond
Family: Fabaceae
| Pictures: | Peltophorum_africanum2.jpg , Peltophorum_africanum3.jpg , Peltophorum_africanum4.jpg , Peltophorum_africanum1.jpg |
Reference VM 46
Author:
Moreki, J.C., Petheram R.J. & Tyler L.
| Title: | Small-scale poultry production systems in Serowe-Palapye Subdistrict of Botswana. M.Sc. Proceedings INFPD Workshop, M=Bour, Senegal, Dec. 9-13,(1997) |
Symptoms: V(008)
| Recipes: | parasite control, wood ashes of Peltophorum africanum added to drinking water? |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: mosetlha
Reference VM 48
Author:
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
| Title: | Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012) |
Symptoms: V(030)
| Recipes: | Vb(030, 8) retained placenta, roots of Peltophorum africanum, remedies are administered either as a decoction or infusion.(information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners) |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name: mosetlha (Tswana), african wattle (English)
2 reference(s) for Pergularia extensa (Jacq.) N.E. Br.
Official name: Pergularia extensa (Jacq.) N.E. Br.
Family: Asclepiadaceae
| Synonyms: | Pergularia daemia (Forssk.) Chiov.; Cynanchum cordifolium Retz.; Cynanchum extensum Jacq. |
| Pictures: | Pergularia_extensa2.jpg , Pergularia_extensa1.jpg |
Reference HA 29 g
Author:
Tanaka, J.
| Title: | The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University |
Symptoms: H(095)
| Recipes: | H(095), leaf and stem of Pergularia daemia edible. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name: murahari (Bushman)
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(100), H(137)
| Recipes: | H(100), H(137)dos,one half cup of roots boiled with water is taken twice a day before meals. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: not registered
1 reference(s) for Phytolacca dodecandra L'Hérit.
Official name: Phytolacca dodecandra L'Hérit.
Family: Phytolaccaceae
| Synonyms: | Phytolacca abyssinica Mog. |
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(100), H(101)
| Recipes: | H(101), menstration en exesH(100) gono., Gonorrhea with pus disc~ Ad 1. One cup of fresh or dried r)Uzome is taken twice a day Ad 2. One half cup of milk mixed with powdered roots is taken twice a day (1 |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: totamadi
1 reference(s) for Polygonum setosulum Hochst. ex A. Rich.
Official name: Polygonum setosulum Hochst. ex A. Rich.
Family: Polygonaceae
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(137)
| Recipes: | H(137)après accouchement, to relive pains and to 1lfix bIoodl1 in women who just gave birth. One half cup of water boiled with roots and tripe is drunk twice a day. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: moraraIetiapagsdi
1 reference(s) for Pouzolzia mixta Solms. Laub.
Official name: Pouzolzia mixta Solms. Laub.
Family: Urticaceae
| Pictures: | Pouzolzia_mixta3.jpg , Pouzolzia_mixta1.jpg , Pouzolzia_mixta2.jpg |
Reference VM 48
Author:
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
| Title: | Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012) |
Symptoms: V(030)
| Recipes: | Vb(030, 8) retained placenta, root of Pouzolzia mixta remedies are administered either as a decoction or infusion + soap detergent for 2 informants or salt for 2 informants (information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners) |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name: mongololo (Tswana), soap nettle (English)
1 reference(s) for Rhoicissus tridentata (L.f.) Wild & Drummond
Official name: Rhoicissus tridentata (L.f.) Wild & Drummond
Family: Vitaceae
| Synonyms: | Rhoicissus erythrodes (Fresen.) Planch. |
| Pictures: | Rhoicissus_tridentata.jpg , HR08Rhoicissus_tridentata.jpg , Rhoicissus_tridentata2.jpg |
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(000)
| Recipes: | H(000), distended abdomen in pregnant women and women who bave just given birth. . |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: tagarag
1 reference(s) for Scadoxus sp.
Official name: Scadoxus sp.
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Reference VM 48
Author:
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
| Title: | Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012) |
Symptoms: V(030)
| Recipes: | Vb(030, 8) retained placenta, roots of Scadoxus sp., remedies are administered either as a decoction or infusion. (information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners) |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name: sekaname (Tswana), bloodlilly (English)
1 reference(s) for Scilla sp.
Official name: Scilla sp.
Family: Hyacinthaceae
| Pictures: | Scilla_sp1.jpg , Scilla_sp3.jpg , Scilla_sp4.jpg , Scilla_sp2.jpg |
Reference HA 29 g
Author:
Tanaka, J.
| Title: | The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University |
Symptoms: H(095)
| Recipes: | H(095, 2), bulb of kyun, kware, roasted and eaten H(095), root of g//ama edible |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name: kyun, kware , g//ama (Bushman)
1 reference(s) for Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen.
Official name: Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen.
Family: Polygalaceae
| Pictures: | HA05Securidaca_longipedunculata.jpg , Securidaca_longipedunculata2.jpg , Securidaca_longipedunculata1.jpg , Securidaca_longipedunculata3.jpg |
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(037), H(201)
| Recipes: | H(037) tuberculosis, H(201) prevention again witchcraft, ONS, RNS. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: not registered
1 reference(s) for Solanum incanum L.
Official name: Solanum incanum L.
Family: Solanaceae
| Synonyms: | Solanum melongena L. var. incanum (L.) Kuntze; Solanum coagulans Forssk.; Solanum sanctum L. |
| Pictures: | HA11Solanum_incanum.jpg , Solanum_incanum3.jpg , Solanum_incanum1.jpg , Solanum_incanum2.jpg |
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(137)
| Recipes: | H(137) genitals, open sores , penal and vulval sores , ONS., RNS. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: not registered
1 reference(s) for Solanum indicum L.
Official name: Solanum indicum L.
Family: Solanaceae
| Pictures: | Solanum_indicum4.jpg , Solanum_indicum1.jpg , Solanum_indicum3.jpg , Solanum_indicum2.jpg |
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(100)
| Recipes: | H(100) gonorrhea, one cup of H2O boiled with dried roots of Solanum indicum, Solanum indicum, VO., 3 X / Day |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: tholatholwane
1 reference(s) for Spirostachys africana Sond.
Official name: Spirostachys africana Sond.
Family: Euphorbiaceae
| Pictures: | Spirostachys_africana1.jpg |
Reference VM 48
Author:
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
| Title: | Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012) |
Symptoms: V(030)
| Recipes: | Vb(030, 4) retained placenta, bark of Spirostachys africanum remedies are administered either as a decoction or infusion.+ soap detergent + salt for 2 informants (information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners) |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name: morukuru (Tswana), tamboti (English)
2 reference(s) for Terminalia sericea Burch. ex DC.
Official name: Terminalia sericea Burch. ex DC.
Family: Combretaceae
| Pictures: | Terminalia_sericea5.jpg , Terminalia_sericea1.jpg , Terminalia_sericea2.jpg , Terminalia_sericea3.jpg , Terminalia_sericea4.jpg |
Reference HA 29 g
Author:
Tanaka, J.
| Title: | The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University |
Symptoms: H(092), H(202)
| Recipes: | H(092) leaves are squashed and added to other food items to in creese moisture. . H(202) Bark is pound and used as dyeing skin Used as household utensils (digging stick, spear shaft), also as timber; tree provide good shade. Root is chewed and used as paste; root is long and used as tying hut . |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name: g/a (Bushman) (Central Kalahari)
Reference VM 48
Author:
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
| Title: | Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012) |
Symptoms: V(030)
| Recipes: | Vb(030, 6) retained placenta, root bark of Terminalia serecea remedies are administered either as a decoction or infusion. + soap detergent for 2 informants, (information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners) |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name: mogonono (Tswana), silver cluster-leaf (English)
1 reference(s) for Vangueria sp.
Official name: Vangueria sp.
Family: Rubiaceae
Reference VW 01
Author:
Watt, J.M., Breyer-Brandwijk, M.G.
| Title: | The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa.E. & S. Livingstone Ltd., Edinburg and London, Second edition, 1457 p., (1962) (partially from the references VM 18, HV 09, HC 26, HL 22) |
Symptoms: V(033)
| Recipes: | Vb(033), ONS., RNS. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (Kgatha)
Vernacular name: not registered
2 reference(s) for Ximenia americana L.
Official name: Ximenia americana L.
Family: Olacaceae
| Pictures: | HA06Ximenia_americana.jpg , Ximenia_americana1.jpg , Ximenia_americana2.jpg , Ximenia_americana3.jpg |
Reference HA 29 g
Author:
Tanaka, J.
| Title: | The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University |
Symptoms: H(095), H(202)
| Recipes: | H(095), berry, sour plum of Ximenia americana are edible H(202) seeds produce an oil which is used as a cosmetic. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name: g/ubi=/ori (Bushman)
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(068), H(101)
| Recipes: | H(068), bilharzia, H(101), in the case of excess blood , ONS., RNS. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: not registered
2 reference(s) for Ximenia caffra Sond.
Official name: Ximenia caffra Sond.
Family: Olacaceae
| Synonyms: | Ximenia americana L. var. caffra (Sond.) Engl.; Ximenia americana L. var. tomentosa Engl. |
| Pictures: | Ximenia_caffra2.jpg , Ximenia_caffra3.jpg , Ximenia_caffra4.jpg , Ximenia_caffra1.jpg |
Reference HA 29 g
Author:
Tanaka, J.
| Title: | The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University |
Symptoms: H(095)
| Recipes: | H(095), berry edible; sour plum, VO. H(202) seeds produce an oil which is used as a cosmetic |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name: g/ubi=/ori (Bushman)
Reference HH 2k
Author:
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
| Title: | Traditional medicine in Botswana. Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers. |
Symptoms: H(027z), H(033), H(034), H(173)
| Recipes: | H(027z), H(033), infertility in women, H(034), H(173), H(174), for pregnant women who feel sick, blood problems in bones , purify the blood after symptom, ONS., RNS. |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana
Vernacular name: not registered
2 reference(s) for Ziziphus mucronata Willd.
Official name: Ziziphus mucronata Willd.
Family: Rhamnaceae
| Pictures: | Ziziphus_mucronata4.jpg , Ziziphus_mucronata1.jpg , Ziziphus_mucronata2.jpg , Ziziphus_mucronata3.jpg |
Reference HA 29 g
Author:
Tanaka, J.
| Title: | The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University |
Symptoms: H(095)
| Recipes: | H(095) berry of Ziziphus mucronata are edible |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name: karu (Bushman) (Central Kalahari)
Reference VM 48
Author:
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
| Title: | Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012) |
Symptoms: V(030)
| Recipes: | Vb(030, 8) retained placenta, roots of Ziziphus mucronata, remedies are administered either as a decoction or infusion. (information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners) |
Region: South Africa
Country: Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name: mokgalo (Tswana), buffalo thorn (English)
