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Author(s) :
Kiringe, J. W.
Title :
A Survey of Traditional Health Remedies Used by the Maasai of Southern Kaijiado District, Kenya
Ethnobotany Research & Applications 4:061-073 (2006)
Reference HK 93 has information about 42 plants :
Acacia ancistroclada Brenan
Official name :
Acacia ancistroclada Brenan
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(075), H(095), H(135)
Recipes :
H(075) appetizer, H(135) enhance/facilitate digestion, roots of Acacia ancistroclada boil in water. VO. OR bark & roots-boil in water. VO. OR Branches-cut small pieces, boil in water. May be added to soup.
- H(095) strength/nutrient supplement , roots of Acacia ancistroclada boil in water. VO. OR bark & roots-boil in water. VO. OR Branches-cut small pieces, boil in water. May be added to soup.
- H(095) strength/nutrient supplement , roots of Acacia ancistroclada boil in water. VO. OR bark & roots-boil in water. VO. OR Branches-cut small pieces, boil in water. May be added to soup.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :
Acacia drepanolobium Harms ex Sjöstedt
Official name :
Acacia drepanolobium Harms ex Sjöstedt
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(027v)
Recipes :
H(027v) “Cleaning” women after giving birth. Roots of Acacia drepanolobium, boil or soak in water.VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth.
Official name :
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa mellifera Vahl.
Symptoms :
H(051), H(075), H(095), H(135)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, Bark of Acacia mellifera, soak/boil in water, then sieve. OR Pith-boil in water, then sieve.VO.
H(075) appetite enhancer, Bark-boil in water, then sieve.
H(095) strength/nutrient supplement, ONS., RNS.
H(104) stomachache, Bark-boil in water, then sieve, VO.
H(135) enhance/facilitate digestion, Bark-soak in water, then sieve
H(075) appetite enhancer, Bark-boil in water, then sieve.
H(095) strength/nutrient supplement, ONS., RNS.
H(104) stomachache, Bark-boil in water, then sieve, VO.
H(135) enhance/facilitate digestion, Bark-soak in water, then sieve
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile
Official name :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia scorpioides (L.) W.F. Wight
Symptoms :
H(004), H(051), H(075), H(095), H(104), H(113), H(135)
Recipes :
H(004) cleaning circumcision wounds, ONS of Acacia nilotica
H(051) paludism, Roots-boil in water, sieve then mix with oil or soup.
H(075) appetite enhancer, bark & roots-boil in water. Taken with soup
H(095) strength/nutrient supplement, roots-remove outer part, soak or boil in water. Used by morans.
H(104) stomachache, ONS., RNS.
H(113) painful joints/arthritis, ONS., RNS
H(135) enhance/facilitate digestion, Roots-grind/crush, boil in water, then sieve
H(051) paludism, Roots-boil in water, sieve then mix with oil or soup.
H(075) appetite enhancer, bark & roots-boil in water. Taken with soup
H(095) strength/nutrient supplement, roots-remove outer part, soak or boil in water. Used by morans.
H(104) stomachache, ONS., RNS.
H(113) painful joints/arthritis, ONS., RNS
H(135) enhance/facilitate digestion, Roots-grind/crush, boil in water, then sieve
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :
Acacia nubica Benth.
Official name :
Acacia nubica Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia oerforta (Forssk.) Schweinf.
Symptoms :
H(027v), H(030)
Recipes :
H(027v) “Cleaning” women after giving birth ONS of Acacia nubica , RNS.
H(030) facilitate placenta expulsion after giving birth. Roots, boil in soup
H(030) facilitate placenta expulsion after giving birth. Roots, boil in soup
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :
Acacia robusta Burch.
Official name :
Acacia robusta Burch.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(030), H(091)
Recipes :
H(030) facilitate placenta expulsion, ONS of Acacia robusta, RNS., H(091) removal after giving birth, ONS, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :
Acacia senegal (L.) Willd.
Official name :
Acacia senegal (L.) Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa senegal L.
Symptoms :
H(135)
Recipes :
H(135) enhance/facilitate digestion, Bark of Acacia senegal, boil in water, then sieve. May be taken after boiling or added to soup. VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :
Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne
Official name :
Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(051), H(199)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, sap of Acacia tortilis taken directly.
H(199) Treatment of sexually transmitted diseases e.g. gonorrhea, mouth ulcers, ONS., RNS.
H(199) Treatment of sexually transmitted diseases e.g. gonorrhea, mouth ulcers, ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :
Achyranthes aspera L.
Official name :
Achyranthes aspera L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Achyranthes annua Dinter
,
Achyranthes indica (L.) Mill.
,
Achyranthes aspera var. sicula L.
,
Achyranthes obovata Peter.
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013)
Recipes :
H(004) open wounds, roots of Achyranthes aspera grind/crush, extract sap. Apply on to open wound.
H(013) skin diseases, ONS., RNS.
H(013) skin diseases, ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :
Albizia anthelmintica Brongn.
Official name :
Albizia anthelmintica Brongn.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(014), H(051), H(068), H(102), H(104), H(109)
Recipes :
H(014) skin diseases. Bark of Albizia anthelmintica, grind/crush, then use as soap. Use/apply on the affected area.
H(051) induce vomiting and diarrhea if one is suspected to have paludism, Bark-grind/crush, soak/mix with water, sieve.VO. OR Roots-remove outer part, grind/crush, mix / soak in water.
H(068) antihelminthic, roots-remove outer part, boil in water, then sieve OR roots-remove outer part, dry, soak in water, then sieve.
H(102) induced bile release from the gallbladder, ONS. RNS.
H(104) stomachache, roots-remove outer part, dry, grind/crush, soak in water, then sieve.VO..
H(109) backache, ONS. RNS.
H(051) induce vomiting and diarrhea if one is suspected to have paludism, Bark-grind/crush, soak/mix with water, sieve.VO. OR Roots-remove outer part, grind/crush, mix / soak in water.
H(068) antihelminthic, roots-remove outer part, boil in water, then sieve OR roots-remove outer part, dry, soak in water, then sieve.
H(102) induced bile release from the gallbladder, ONS. RNS.
H(104) stomachache, roots-remove outer part, dry, grind/crush, soak in water, then sieve.VO..
H(109) backache, ONS. RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :
Aloe volkensii Engl.
Official name :
Aloe volkensii Engl.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Symptoms :
H(051), H(104)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism symptoms (used to induce vomiting). Leaves of Aloe volkensii, boil with water, then sieve.
H(104) cleaning children’s stomachs , ONS., RNS.
H(104) cleaning children’s stomachs , ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :
Aneilema spekei C.B. Clarke
Official name :
Aneilema spekei C.B. Clarke
Family :
Commelinaceae
Symptoms :
H(051), H(201)
Recipes :
H(051) prevention of fever, Whole plant of Aneilema spekei, mix with other herbs in milk. Sprinkle the mixture onto a person/patient. Mostly administered by a an oloibon (traditional haeler) when there is an outbreak of fever.
H(201) for blessings, ONS., RNS.
H(201) for blessings, ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :
Balanites glabra Mildbr. & Schltr.
Official name :
Balanites glabra Mildbr. & Schltr.
Family :
Zygophyllaceae
Symptoms :
H(037), H(051), H(102)
Recipes :
H(037) pneumonia, ONS of Balanites glabra, RNS. - - H(051) inducing vomiting if one is suspected to have paludism . Bark-remove outer part, grind/crush, mix/soak or in water, then sieve.
H(102) induced bile release from the gallbladder. Bark-remove outer part, grind/crush, mix/soak in water, then sieve. VO.
H(102) induced bile release from the gallbladder. Bark-remove outer part, grind/crush, mix/soak in water, then sieve. VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :
Blepharis linariifolia Pers.
Official name :
Blepharis linariifolia Pers.
Family :
Acanthaceae
Synonyms :
Blepharis hirta Hochst. ex Nees
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) lung problems,, ONS of Blepharis linariifolia, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :
Commiphora africana (A. Rich.) Engl.
Official name :
Commiphora africana (A. Rich.) Engl.
Family :
Burseraceae
Symptoms :
H(004), H(014), H(039)
Recipes :
H(004) open wounds, sap-extract from the bark/stem of Commiphora africana. Apply on to open wound
H(014) skin moisturizer, H(039) killing chiggers (tunga penetrans), ONS., RNS.
H(014) skin moisturizer, H(039) killing chiggers (tunga penetrans), ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :
Commiphora sp.
Official name :
Commiphora sp.
Family :
Burseraceae
Symptoms :
H(004), H(014), H(037), H(039)
Recipes :
H(004) internal wounds, Sap of Commiphora sp. taken directly.
H(014) skin moisturizer, ONS., RNS.
H(037) cough, sap used without processing, VO.
H(037) tubercuosis, sap-taken directly
H(039) killing chiggers (tunga penetrans), ONS., RNS.
H(014) skin moisturizer, ONS., RNS.
H(037) cough, sap used without processing, VO.
H(037) tubercuosis, sap-taken directly
H(039) killing chiggers (tunga penetrans), ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :
Croton dichogamus Pax
Official name :
Croton dichogamus Pax
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) ailment(s) thought to be due to witchcraft, ONS of Croton dichogamus, RNS;
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :
Croton megalocarpoides Friis & M.G. Gilbert
Official name :
Croton megalocarpoides Friis & M.G. Gilbert
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Symptoms :
H(051), H(104)
Recipes :
H(051) induce vomiting and diarrhea if one is suspected to have paludism, ONS of Croton megalocarpoides, RNS;
H(104) tomachache. Bark-grind, soak in water, then sieve. VO.
H(104) tomachache. Bark-grind, soak in water, then sieve. VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :
Euphorbia meridionalis P.R.O. Bally & S. Carter
Official name :
Euphorbia meridionalis P.R.O. Bally & S. Carter
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Symptoms :
H(007), H(051), H(199)
Recipes :
H(007) induce diarrhea as a means of cleansing the body , ONS of Euphorbia meridionalis,
H(051) paludism, Stem-mix with water or soup, then sieve
H(199) sexually transmitted diseases, Stem-boil in soup. Taken with goat/sheep soup.VO.
H(051) paludism, Stem-mix with water or soup, then sieve
H(199) sexually transmitted diseases, Stem-boil in soup. Taken with goat/sheep soup.VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :
Grewia bicolor Juss.
Official name :
Grewia bicolor Juss.
Family :
Tiliaceae
Symptoms :
H(001)
Recipes :
H(001) eye infections, ONS of Grewia bicolor
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :