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Author(s) :
Amusan, O. O. G., P. S. Dlamini, J. D. Msonthi & L. P. Makhubu
Title :
Some herbal remedies from Manzini region of Swaziland.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 79, pp. 109 - 112, (2002)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874101003816
Reference HA 36 has information about 42 plants :
Albizia adianthifolia (Schum.) W. F. Wight
Official name :
Albizia adianthifolia (Schum.) W. F. Wight
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, cut 50 gr leaves of Psidium guajava and 50 gr roots of Albizia adianthifolia in pieces + 1 L. H2O and boil for 5 min., VO. 1 tablespoon daily for 3 days
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
sivangatane
Aloe arborescens Mill.
Official name :
Aloe arborescens Mill.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Symptoms :
H(034)
Recipes :
H(034) cardiac problems, grind together 50 gr each of the leaves of Aloe arborescens and roots of Aloe saponaria + 2l. H2O, boil for 10 min., VO. 1 table spoon 2 X / day for 7 days
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
lihala
Aloe saponaria (Aiton) Haw.
Official name :
Aloe saponaria (Aiton) Haw.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Symptoms :
H(034)
Recipes :
H(034) cardiac problems, grind together 50 gr each of the leaves of Aloe arborescens and roots of Aloe saponaria + 2l. H2O, boil for 10 min., VO. 1 table spoon 2 X / day for 7 days
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
lihala
Athrixia phylicoides DC.
Official name :
Athrixia phylicoides DC.
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, grind together 50 g each of the barks of Ozoroa sphaerocarpa and Athrixia phylicoides and add to 5 l water, Use the mixture to wash wounds twice daily for 5 days
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
liphephetse
Berkheya setifera DC.
Official name :
Berkheya setifera DC.
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(103)
Recipes :
H(103) toothache, cut 50 g each of the leaves and roots of Berkheya setifera to pieces and add both to a cup of warm water. Rinse teeth with the infusion twice daily for 3 days
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
lulwini / wenkhomo
Bolusanthus speciosus (Bolus) Harms
Official name :
Bolusanthus speciosus (Bolus) Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) abdominal pains, grind 50 g roots of Bolusanthus speciosus and add to 1 l warm water. Take 1 tablespoon of the concoction thrice daily or 7 days for abdominal pains
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
umhhohlo
Boophone disticha (L.f.) Herbert
Official name :
Boophone disticha (L.f.) Herbert
Family :
Amaryllidaceae
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) scabies, cut 50 gr bulb of Boophone disticha and Bowiea volubilis to pieces, add to 5 l. H2O and boil 5 min., VO., 1 cup 1 X / day for 5 days
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
siphaluka
Bowiea volubilis Harv. ex Hook. f.
Official name :
Bowiea volubilis Harv. ex Hook. f.
Family :
Hyacinthaceae
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) scabies, cut 50 gr bulb of Boophone disticha and Bowiea volubilis to pieces, add to 5 l. H2O and boil 5 min., VO., 1 cup 1 X / day for 5 days
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
gibizisila
Carissa bispinosa (L.) Desf. ex Brenan
Official name :
Carissa bispinosa (L.) Desf. ex Brenan
Family :
Apocynaceae
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) impotence, grind 30 g roots of Carissa bispinosa and add to 1 l warm water. Take 1 teaspoon of the concoction daily for 7 days
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
umvusankunzi
Combretum molle R. Br.
Official name :
Combretum molle R. Br.
Family :
Combretaceae
Synonyms :
Combretum microlepidotum Engl.
Symptoms :
H(082)
Recipes :
H(082) asthma, grind together 30 gr each of the barks of Combretum molle of stems and leaves of Lippia javanica + 5 L. H2O and boil for 5 min., VO. 1 tablespoon 3 X / day for 5 days
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
imbhondvo, lemhlophe
Crossandra fruticulosa Lindau
Official name :
Crossandra fruticulosa Lindau
Family :
Acanthaceae
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) peptic ulcers in chideren, cut 30 gr each of bulbs of Scilla nervosa and roots of Crossandra fruticulosa, add 1 l. H2O, boil 10', VO. 1/2 cup, 3 X / day during 5 days
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
imbita yebantfwana
Cussonia natalensis Sond.
Official name :
Cussonia natalensis Sond.
Family :
Araliaceae
Symptoms :
H(055)
Recipes :
H(055) induce vomiting, grind 50 g bark of Cussonia natalense and add to 5 l warm water. Drink the concoction to induce vomiting and stop stomachache. There is always nausea, so take light porridge
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
umsenge
Dichrostachys glomerata (Forssk.) Chiov.
Official name :
Dichrostachys glomerata (Forssk.) Chiov.
Family :
Mimosaceae
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, grind 30 gr roots in powder, place in a hot plate, inhalation + 30 gr powder in 1 L. boiling water, VO. 1 tablespoon 2 X / day until healed
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
umzilazembe
Dicoma anomala Sond.
Official name :
Dicoma anomala Sond.
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(179)
Recipes :
H(179) kidney problems, grind 50 gr bulb to paste + 1 L; boiling H2O for 30 min, 1 tablespoon 3 X / day until healed
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
ndwedweni
Erianthemum dregei (Eckl & Zeyh) V. Tiegh
Official name :
Erianthemum dregei (Eckl & Zeyh) V. Tiegh
Family :
Loranthaceae
Symptoms :
H(209)
Recipes :
H(209) additive, a little of powdered leaves of Erianthemum as catalyst for other medicines
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
liphakama
Euclea divinorum Hiern
Official name :
Euclea divinorum Hiern
Family :
Ebenaceae
Synonyms :
Euclea keniensis R.E. Fries
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) ulcers, grind 50 gr roots + 1 L. warm H2O, VO. 1 tablespoon 3 X / day for 3 days
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
umdlelanyamatane
Gardenia cornuta Hemsl.
Official name :
Gardenia cornuta Hemsl.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Symptoms :
H(006)
Recipes :
H(006) laxative, grind 30 g roots of Gardenia cornuta and add to 5 l water, Drink the mixture when necessary
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
umvalansangweni
Gardenia spatulifolia Stapf & Hutch.
Official name :
Gardenia spatulifolia Stapf & Hutch.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Symptoms :
H(055)
Recipes :
H(055) vomiting for stomach trouble, grind 50 g roots of Gardenia spatulifolia and add to 5 l warm water, Drink the concoction to induce vomiting once a day for 3 days for stomach trouble
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
umvalansangweni
Gnidia kraussiana Meissner
Official name :
Gnidia kraussiana Meissner
Family :
Thymelaeaceae
Synonyms :
Lasiosiphon kraussianus (Meisn.) Burtt Davy
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) abdominal problems for babies, grind 50 gr rootsof Lasiosiphon kraussianus in a cup of milk and sieve, enema 1 X / week
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
umsilawengwe
Indigofera sanguinea N.E. Br.
Official name :
Indigofera sanguinea N.E. Br.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(027)
Recipes :
H(027) threatened abortion, grind together 50 g each of leaves and roots of Indigofera sanguinea, and add to 250 ml water, drink a cup of mixture only once
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
cubhujeje