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Official name :
Helinus mystacinus (Ait.) E. Mey . ex Steud.
Family :
Rhamnaceae
16 reference(s) related to this plant
Reference HA 20
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun et al.
Title :
Contribution to ethnobotanical and floristic studies in Uganda.
O.U.A./C.S.T.R., Lagos (1993)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) breast, leaves of Helinus mystacinus, to dry, powder, to dilute, VO. + tea
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HA 29 d
Author(s) :
M. Ichikawa
Title :
The Suiei Ndorobo, the hunter-gatherers in the Mathew's Range of northern Kenya 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(020)
Recipes :
H(020) snake, root boiled in water and used as medicine for snake-bite (mixed with sheep fat)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Northern)
Vernacular name :
loitegomi (Dorobo) (Suiei)
Reference HC 31
Author(s) :
Chekole, G., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the environs of Tara-gedam and Amba remnant forests of Libo Kemkem District, northwest Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 11:4 (2015)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/11/1/4
Symptoms :
H(178)
Recipes :
H(178) fire burn, fresh leaves of Helinus mystacinus, écraser and tie
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northwest Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
esat abrid (Amharic)
Reference HD 08
Author(s) :
Dallemagne, M.J., G. Renversez, E. Robyns & G. Troupin
Title :
Action galactogogue de l' Helinus mystacinus (Ait.) E. Mey. et du Periploca linearifolia Dill. et Rich.Archives internationales de Pharmacodynamie et de Thérapie, CXXII, 1 - 2, 48 - 56, (1959)
Symptoms :
H(002)
Recipes :
H(002), crushed fresh leaves + seeds sorgho, at rest 24h, cooked H2O, filter, 2X / day. Experimental results comfirm this traditional receipt.
H(002), Portulacca sp, Rumex sp, Periploca linearifolia, Euphorbia inequilatera, Corchorus trilocularis, Lactuca sp., a mixt of those herbs in salted H2O, (Kivu)
H(002), Portulacca sp, Rumex sp, Periploca linearifolia, Euphorbia inequilatera, Corchorus trilocularis, Lactuca sp., a mixt of those herbs in salted H2O, (Kivu)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Burundi, Rwanda, Congo (Democratic republic) (ex. Zaïre)
Vernacular name :
umubimbafuro, vuge (Kinyarwanda)malekeraho, (shi, Kivu)
Reference HH 09b
Author(s) :
Hamill, F.A., S. Apio, N. K. Mubiru, R. Bukenya-Ziraba, M. Mosango, O. W. Maganyi and D. D. Soejarto
Title :
Traditional herbal drugs of Southern Uganda, II:
literature analysis and antimicrobial assays, Volume 84, pp. 57 - 78 (2003)
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000), ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Entebe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HH 1k
Author(s) :
Harjula, R.
Title :
Mirau and his practice.A study of the ethnomedicinal repertoire of a tanzanian herbalist.
Institut for cultural research, University of Turku, Finland, 224 p., (1980)TRI-MED BOOKS LTD: LONDON Registered Office: 5 Tudor Cottage, Lovers Walk, Finchley, London, N3 1JH
Symptoms :
H(109)
Recipes :
H(109), pains in the back (mavavio ya mwungo), Pieces of the root are boiled, and the solution then added to tea or soup; taken 2-4 times a day 'in moderate doses'.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
Ilalaa
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(018), H(104)
Recipes :
H(018), roots + leaves, chewed, juice, VO.
H(104) childs, roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(104) childs, roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
hangazimu (Shambaa, Tanzania), lubenganzi (Kakamega)
Reference HM 48
Author(s) :
M.-J. Mukazayire, M.-J. , V. Minani, C. K. Ruffo, E. Bizuru, C. Stévigny, P. Duez
Title :
Traditional phytotherapy remedies used in Southern Rwanda for the treatment of liver diseases
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 138, 415– 431 (2011)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874111006957
Symptoms :
H(126)
Recipes :
H(126) liver diseases, crush a handful of fresh leaves of Helinus mystacinus and boil with 250 ml of H2O Filtrer. VO. 1 spoon twice a day
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Southern Rwanda
Vernacular name :
mubimbamfuro (Kinyarwanda)
Reference HM 56
Author(s) :
Megersa, M., Z.Asfaw , E. Kelbessa, A. Beyene and B. Woldeab
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Wayu Tuka District, East Welega Zone of Oromia Regional State, West Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:68 ( 2013) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-9-68
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/68
Symptoms :
V(039)
Recipes :
Vb(039) external parasite, leaves of Helinus mystacinus crushed and smashed and rubbed for external parasite
Region :
East Africa
Country :
West Ethiopia (Wayu Tuka District)
Vernacular name :
hidda hoomoo (Afaan Oromo)
Reference HN 52
Author(s) :
Ngezahayo, J., F. Havyarimana, L. Hari, C. Stévigny, P. Duez.
Title :
Medicinal plants used by Burundian traditional healers for the treatment of microbial diseases + Supplemtary table
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 173, 338–351 (2015)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(046)
Recipes :
H(013) purulent rashes. About 350 g of dried leaves of Helinus mystacinus are calcined. A spoonful powder is eaten 3 times a day for 4 days + beer
H(046) measles. 500 g of fresh leaves are pounded and rubbed on the body twice a day for 3 days
This plant is reported by 3% of informants
H(046) measles. 500 g of fresh leaves are pounded and rubbed on the body twice a day for 3 days
This plant is reported by 3% of informants
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Burundi
Vernacular name :
umubimbafuro (Kirundi)
Reference HT 27
Author(s) :
Tilahum Teklehaymanot, Mirutse Giday
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by people in Zegie Peninsula, Northwestern Ethiopia,
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 3:12 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(111)
Recipes :
H(111) burning, dressing with crushed fresh leaves of Helinus mystacinus
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Northwest, Zegie peninsula)
Vernacular name :
esat abered (Amharic)
Reference HT 28
Author(s) :
Tabuti, J.R.S., K.A. Lye, S.S. Dhillion
Title :
Traditional herbal drugs of Bulamogi, Uganda: plants, use and administration.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 88, pp. 19-44 (2003)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874103001612
Symptoms :
H(188)
Recipes :
H(188) coma, infusion of leaves of Helinus mystacinus, VO. + to wash
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda, Bulamogi country
Vernacular name :
muiza bagya
Reference VD 08
Author(s) :
Dallemagne, M.J., G. Renversez, E. Robyns & G. Troupin
Title :
Action galactogogue de l' Helinus mystacinus (Ait.) E. Mey. et du Periploca linearifolia Dill. et Rich.
Archives internationales de pharmacodynamie et de thérapie, CXXII, 1-2, 48 - 56, (1959)
Symptoms :
V(002)
Recipes :
Vb(002, f), crushed fresh leaves +sorgho seeds, at rest 24h, coocking in H2O, filter, 2 X / day, resulting plentiful milking
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Burundi, Rwanda, Congo (Democratic republic) (ex. Zaïre)
Vernacular name :
umubimbafuro, vuge (Kinyarwanda)malekeraho, (shi, Kivu)
Reference VK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
V(051)
Recipes :
Vc(051) pounded leaves in cold H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
hangizimu (Shambaa, Tanzania), lubengansi (Kakamega)
Reference VM 05
Author(s) :
Mbarubukeye, S.
Title :
La médecine vétérinaire traditionnelle: rapport du 1er atelier des guérisseurs traditionnels du bétail au Rwanda.
Éditions: ISAR/LVNR - IRST/CURPHAMETRA - MINAGRI, 89 p., (1992)
Symptoms :
V(016), V(039)
Recipes :
Vb(016), Vb(039), ONS., RNS.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Rwanda
Vernacular name :
umubimbafuro
Reference VN 52
Author(s) :
Ndizihiwe D., E. Ahishakiye, D. Nkuuhe, B. Sunday and Wycliffe T.
Title :
Utilization of medicinal plants in treating livestock diseases around Queen Elizabeth national park, western Uganda
International Journal of Herbal Medicine ; 7(2): 04-07, (2019)
Symptoms :
V(035)
Recipes :
Vb(035) east coast fever, ONS of Helinus mystacinus , RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Queen Elizabeth national park)
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors