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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 :
Fabaceae
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
Lannea edulis (Sond.) Engl.
Official name :
Lannea edulis (Sond.) Engl.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Symptoms :
H(006)
Recipes :
H(006) constipation, grind 30 gr barks of roots + 1 l. H2O, boil for 3 min., VO. 1 tablespoon 3 X / day
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
umtfokolovu
Lippia javanica (Burm. f.) Spreng.
Official name :
Lippia javanica (Burm. f.) Spreng.
Family :
Verbenaceae
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 :
not communicated by the author
Lonchocarpus capassa Rolfe
Official name :
Lonchocarpus capassa Rolfe
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(167)
Recipes :
H(167) hallucination, grind 50 g bark of Lonchocarpus capassa and add to 5 l warm water, drink the mixture when necessary
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
sihomuhomu
Mimusops zeyheri Sond.
Official name :
Mimusops zeyheri Sond.
Family :
Sapotaceae
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013), H(087)
Recipes :
H(004),wounds,H(013) ulcers , grind 50 g bark of Mimusops zeyheri , add to 1 l water and boil for 10 min, take 1 tablespoon of concoction of the bark thrice daily for 3 days
H(087)candidiasis, grind 50 g roots and add to 5 l warm water, drink the mixture when necessary
H(087)candidiasis, grind 50 g roots and add to 5 l warm water, drink the mixture when necessary
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
umkhamamasi / umphushane
Myrothamnus flabellifolius Welw.
Official name :
Myrothamnus flabellifolius Welw.
Family :
Myrothamnaceae
Symptoms :
H(091)
Recipes :
H(091) catalyst for other medicines, grind 30 g leaves of Myrothamnus flabellifolius and add a pinch of it to any medicine to make the medicine more effective
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
vuka
Olea capensis L.
Official name :
Olea capensis L.
Family :
Oleaceae
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) peptic ulcers, grind 50 g bark of Olea capensis and add to 1 l warm water, take 1 tablespoon of the concoction thrice daily for 5 days
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
sephulo / umncuma
Ozoroa sphaerocarpa R. Fern. & A. Fern.
Official name :
Ozoroa sphaerocarpa R. Fern. & A. Fern.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
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 :
imfuce
Peltophorum africanum Sond.
Official name :
Peltophorum africanum Sond.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(101), H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach cramps, grind together 30 g each of the roots and bark of Peltophorum africanum, and add to 1 l warm water, take 1 tablespoon of the concoction twice daily for 2 days
H(101) menorrhagia, grind 50 g bark, add to 1 l water and boil for 5 min,; Drink a cup of concoction of the bark thrice daily
H(101) menorrhagia, grind 50 g bark, add to 1 l water and boil for 5 min,; Drink a cup of concoction of the bark thrice daily
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
licishamlilo
Pentanisia prunelloides (Klotzsch ex. Eckl.& Zeyh.) Walp.
Official name :
Pentanisia prunelloides (Klotzsch ex. Eckl.& Zeyh.) Walp.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Symptoms :
H(113)
Recipes :
H(113) general body aches, grind 50 gr bulb + 1 l. boiling H2O for 3 min, VO., 3 X / day
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
licishamlilo
Pittosporum viridiflorum Sims
Official name :
Pittosporum viridiflorum Sims
Family :
Pittosparaceae
Symptoms :
H(103)
Recipes :
H(103) aching tooth, grind 30 g bark of Pittosporum viridiflorum to powder. Add the powder to aching tooth twice daily
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
mfusamvu
Psidium guajava L.
Official name :
Psidium guajava L.
Family :
Myrtaceae
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 :
umgwava
Rapanea melanophloeos (L.) Mez
Official name :
Rapanea melanophloeos (L.) Mez
Family :
Primulaceae
Symptoms :
H(113)
Recipes :
H(113) general body ache, grind together 50 gr each of the barks of Rapanea melanophloeios and Pterocelastrus echinatus, 1 tablespoon 3 X / day until healed (no sugar or maize porridge during the cure)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
maphipha, gcolokhulu
Rubia cordifolia L.
Official name :
Rubia cordifolia L.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Symptoms :
H(038)
Recipes :
H(038) uterine problems, grind 30 gr of barks or roots to powder, add to a hot plate and add cold H2O, lick the mixture 2 X / day for 5 days
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
intilalubombo
Schotia brachypetala Sond.
Official name :
Schotia brachypetala Sond.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(113)
Recipes :
H(113) painful shoulders, grind together 50 gr each of the barks of Sclerocarya birrea and Schotia brachypetala and add 5 L. warm H2O, VO. 1 cup to induce vomiting and boil another 5 L. mixture for steam bath
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
ugcamu, vovovo (SiSwati)
Scilla nervosa (Burch.) Jessop
Official name :
Scilla nervosa (Burch.) Jessop
Family :
Hyacinthaceae
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
Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich.) Hochst.
Official name :
Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich.) Hochst.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Symptoms :
H(113)
Recipes :
H(113) painful shoulders, grind together 50 gr each of the barks of Sclerocarya birrea and Schotia brachypetala and add 5 L. warm H2O, VO. 1 cup to induce vomiting and boil another 5 L. mixture for steam bath
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
umganu
Spirostachys africana Sond.
Official name :
Spirostachys africana Sond.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Symptoms :
H(006)
Recipes :
H(006) constipation, grind 50 gr bark + 5 l. warm H2O, VO. 2 X / day for 3 days
H(006) constipation, grind together 50 gr each of the barks of Spirostachys africana and Trichilia emetica + 5 L; H2O, boil for 10 min., enema once a day
H(006) constipation, grind together 50 gr each of the barks of Spirostachys africana and Trichilia emetica + 5 L; H2O, boil for 10 min., enema once a day
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
umtfolo wesintfu
Stylochaeton natalensis Schott
Official name :
Stylochaeton natalensis Schott
Family :
Araceae
Symptoms :
H(018)
Recipes :
H(018) headache, grind 30 g roots of Stylochiton natalense and add to 1 l warm water. Take 1 tablespoon of mixture twice daily for 3 days
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
umfanakamacetjan
Syzygium guineense (Willd.) DC.
Official name :
Syzygium guineense (Willd.) DC.
Family :
Myrtaceae
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, grind 30 gr barks + 1 L. H2O, 1 tablespoon for adult and 1 teaspoon for child 3 X / day until healed
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
umcozi
Trichilia emetica Vahl
Official name :
Trichilia emetica Vahl
Family :
Meliaceae
Synonyms :
Trichilia roka (Forssk.) Chiov
Symptoms :
H(006), H(113)
Recipes :
H(006) constipation, grind together 50 gr each of the barks of Spirostachys africana and Trichilia emetica + 5 L; H2O, boil for 10 min., enema once a day
H(113) backache, grind 30 gr barks, add 1 L. H2O and boil for 1 h, enema, once
H(113) backache, grind 30 gr barks, add 1 L. H2O and boil for 1 h, enema, once
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
umkhuhlu
Ximenia americana L.
Official name :
Ximenia americana L.
Family :
Olacaceae
Symptoms :
H(001), H(112)
Recipes :
H(001), grind 30 gr roots + 1 L. warm H2O and sieve, a drop of the mixture daily to the eye
H(112) abortion, grind together 50 gr each of barks and roots to powder + 1 L. warm water, VO. 1 tablespoon 3 X / day
H(112) abortion, grind together 50 gr each of barks and roots to powder + 1 L. warm water, VO. 1 tablespoon 3 X / day
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
umtfundvuluka
Zanthoxylum capense (Thumb.) Harv.
Official name :
Zanthoxylum capense (Thumb.) Harv.
Family :
Rutaceae
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) dizziness, inhale the smoke daily for 2 days fron 50 gr of the whole plant of Zanthoxylum capense which is burning in a hot plate
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name :
umnungwane