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Author(s) :
Ngene J-P., C. C Ngoule ., C-M. Pouka Kidik, P. B. Mvogo Ottou , R. C. Ndjib, S.D. DIbong, E. Mpondo Mpondo
Title :
Importance dans la pharmacopée traditionnelle des plantes à flavonoïdes vendues dans les marchés de Douala est (Cameroun)
Journal of Applied Biosciences 88:8194– 8210 (2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jab.v88i1.6
Reference HN 44 has information about 80 plants :
Acacia catechu (L. f.) Willd.
Official name :
Acacia catechu (L. f.) Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) syphilis and sexually transmitted diseases (IST), barks of Acacia catechu, decoction, VO one or two glasses a day
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
acacia
Achillea millefolium L.
Official name :
Achillea millefolium L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ache, fresh leaves of Achillea millefolium + Ageratum conyzoides, triturate, enema
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
mille feuilles (French)
Adansonia digitata L.
Official name :
Adansonia digitata L.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Synonyms :
Adansonia sphaerocarpa A.Chev.
Symptoms :
H(087), H(094), H(099), H(100), H(104), H(151)
Recipes :
H(087) infections, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(099) bad nerves, H(100) syphilis, H(104) stomach ache, H(151) hypertension, bark of Adansonia digitata + banane douce, honey, garlic, decoction, powder, VO. et rectale
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
boki (Foufouldé), baobab (French)
Ageratum conyzoides L.
Official name :
Ageratum conyzoides L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(008), H(014), H(022), H(027y), H(031), H(034), H(051), H(068), H(087), H(094), H(099x), H(102), H(104), H(113)
Recipes :
H(001) sore eyes, H(034) heartbeat, H(087) infections, leaves and rod of Emilia coccinea + Ageratum conyzoides, wash and to chew, triturate, VO.
H(004) persistent wounds, H(008) diarrhea, H(051) paludism, H(200) antibiotics, triturate or warm slightly the leaves of Chromolaena odorata + Ageratum conyzoides, VO. + deposit on the wound
H(008) diarrhea, dysenterie, whole plant of Plantago major + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides) + lemon (Citrus limon), trituration, scarification, VO., during 4 days
H(008) diarrhea, H(068) amoebas, leaves of Psidium guajava + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides), to chew the young leaves, make a decoction, VO. 1 glass 4 X / day, neither hot nor cool
H(014) skin problems, H(051) paludism, leaves and rods de Dissotis rotundifolia + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides) + "rouge un coté" (Eremomastaxspeciosa), decoction, trituration, maceration, VO.
H(022) facilitates childbirth, H(027y) dirty belly of women, leaves of Cleome ciliata + Ageratum conyzoides, decoction, enema
H(022) facilitates childbirth, H(051) fièvre, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(104) mal d'estomac, H(113) backache, H(200) antibiotics, leaves and rods de Ageratum conyzoides + Eremomastax speciosa + "massep" (Basilic tropical), lemon (Citrus limon), crush the leaves, to chew, macérer, décocter, triturate, Oral and rectal way
H(104) stomach ache, fresh leaves of Achillea millefolium + Ageratum conyzoides, triturate, enema
H(014) whitlow, H(031) neuralgia, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(099x) exciting, H(102) bile, H(151) regulates blood flow, leaves, fruits of Capsicum frutescens + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides), maceration, enema, scarification
H(104) stomach ache,leaves of Lantana camara + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides), , decoction, VO.
H(004) persistent wounds, H(008) diarrhea, H(051) paludism, H(200) antibiotics, triturate or warm slightly the leaves of Chromolaena odorata + Ageratum conyzoides, VO. + deposit on the wound
H(008) diarrhea, dysenterie, whole plant of Plantago major + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides) + lemon (Citrus limon), trituration, scarification, VO., during 4 days
H(008) diarrhea, H(068) amoebas, leaves of Psidium guajava + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides), to chew the young leaves, make a decoction, VO. 1 glass 4 X / day, neither hot nor cool
H(014) skin problems, H(051) paludism, leaves and rods de Dissotis rotundifolia + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides) + "rouge un coté" (Eremomastaxspeciosa), decoction, trituration, maceration, VO.
H(022) facilitates childbirth, H(027y) dirty belly of women, leaves of Cleome ciliata + Ageratum conyzoides, decoction, enema
H(022) facilitates childbirth, H(051) fièvre, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(104) mal d'estomac, H(113) backache, H(200) antibiotics, leaves and rods de Ageratum conyzoides + Eremomastax speciosa + "massep" (Basilic tropical), lemon (Citrus limon), crush the leaves, to chew, macérer, décocter, triturate, Oral and rectal way
H(104) stomach ache, fresh leaves of Achillea millefolium + Ageratum conyzoides, triturate, enema
H(014) whitlow, H(031) neuralgia, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(099x) exciting, H(102) bile, H(151) regulates blood flow, leaves, fruits of Capsicum frutescens + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides), maceration, enema, scarification
H(104) stomach ache,leaves of Lantana camara + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides), , decoction, VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
catoro (Bassa), obon élok (Ewondo), roi des herbes (French)
Alafia multiflora (Stapf) Stapf
Official name :
Alafia multiflora (Stapf) Stapf
Family :
Apocynaceae
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171) diabetes, barks of Alafia multiflora + Panax ginseng + Alstonia boone, maceration, VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
nyama moto
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg.
Official name :
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Alchornea cordata Benth.
Symptoms :
H(091), H(103)
Recipes :
H(091) anemia, H(103) gingivitis, H(103) cavities, anemia, roots of Alchornea cordifolia + thyme (thymeus sp.) , decoction, mouthwash
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
aboe (Ewondo, Bobondji)
Allium cepa L.
Official name :
Allium cepa L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Symptoms :
H(001), H(014), H(108), H(113), H(171)
Recipes :
H(001) vision disorder, H(014) whitlow, H(108) cold, H(113) inflammations, rheumatism, H(171) diabetes, leaves and fruits of Allium cepa, + djindja (Allium sativum), maceration or decoction or infusion, VO.
H(037) bronchitis, cough, H(100) chlamydia, H(123) mushroom poisoning, H(151) hypertension, H(171) diabetes, fruits of Allium sativum + Allium cepa + lemon (Citrus limon), decoction, maceration, VO
H(037) bronchitis, cough, H(100) chlamydia, H(123) mushroom poisoning, H(151) hypertension, H(171) diabetes, fruits of Allium sativum + Allium cepa + lemon (Citrus limon), decoction, maceration, VO
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
ayang (Ewondo), oignon (French)
Allium sativum L.
Official name :
Allium sativum L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Symptoms :
H(037), H(058), H(091), H(100), H(108), H(123), H(151), H(171)
Recipes :
H(037) bronchitis, cough, H(100) chlamydia, H(123) mushroom poisoning, H(151) hypertension, H(171) diabetes, fruits of Allium sativum + Allium cepa + lemon (Citrus limon), decoction, maceration, VO
H(037) bronchitis, H(058) obesity, H(091) muscle fatigue, H(108) influenza, fresh seeds, leaves of Coffea arabica + djindja (Allium sativum), fusion and decoction, VO. Chaud
H(037) bronchitis, H(058) obesity, H(091) muscle fatigue, H(108) influenza, fresh seeds, leaves of Coffea arabica + djindja (Allium sativum), fusion and decoction, VO. Chaud
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
djindja (Ewondo),
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.
Official name :
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Synonyms :
Aloe vulgaris Lam.
Symptoms :
H(014), H(051), H(104)
Recipes :
H(014) dermatosis, H(051) paludism, H(104) stomach ache,colic, H(107) typhoid, leaves of Aloe vera + ctron, maceration and decoction, sap extraction and friction, VO., voie cutanée
H(051) paludism, leaves of Bidens pilosa + Aloe vera, trituration, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Bidens pilosa + Aloe vera, trituration, VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
gha-sag (Baham), Aloe vera (French)
Alstonia boonei De Wild
Official name :
Alstonia boonei De Wild
Family :
Apocynaceae
Symptoms :
H(051), H(171)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, H(171) diabetes, hyperglycemia, barks of Alstonia boonei + cinchona leaf (Cinchona officinalis) + roots of lemon (Citrus limon) maceration and fermentation, VO.
H(171) diabetes, barks of Alafia multiflora + Panax ginseng + Alstonia boone, maceration, VO.
H(171) diabetes, barks of Alafia multiflora + Panax ginseng + Alstonia boone, maceration, VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
ekuk (Ewondo) kokmot (Bassa)
Annona muricata L.
Official name :
Annona muricata L.
Family :
Annonaceae
Symptoms :
H(099), H(151)
Recipes :
H(099) bad nerves, H(151) hypertension, leaves, barks of Annona muricata + avocado leaves (Persea americana) + eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) + lemon (Citrus limon) + lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), decoction, maceration, VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
ebom ntanan (Ewondo) corossolier (French)
Anthocleista vogelii Planch.
Official name :
Anthocleista vogelii Planch.
Family :
Gentianaceae
Symptoms :
H(113), H(126)
Recipes :
H(113) backache, H(126) jaundice, bark of Anthocleista vogelii + leaves of macabo (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) of mbongo (Aframomum sp), decoction, VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
bopolopolo
Arachis hypogaea L.
Official name :
Arachis hypogaea L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(078), H(139)
Recipes :
H(078) colorectal cancer in women, H(139) frigidity, impotence, leaves, seeds of Arachis hypogaea, VO. 2 times per day
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
owondo (Ewondo), arachide (French)
Bidens pilosa L.
Official name :
Bidens pilosa L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Bidens pilosa + Aloe vera, trituration, VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
kingné ou colé-col
Brassica oleracea L.
Official name :
Brassica oleracea L.
Family :
Brassicaceae
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171) diabetes, leaves of Brassica oleracea + white onion , decoction, VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
chou blanc, brocoli (French)
Capsicum annuum L.
Official name :
Capsicum annuum L.
Family :
Solanaceae
Synonyms :
Capsicum frutescens L.
Symptoms :
H(014), H(031), H(094), H(099x), H(102), H(151)
Recipes :
H(014) whitlow, H(031) neuralgia, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(099x) exciting, H(102) bile, H(151) regulates blood flow, leaves, fruits of Capsicum frutescens + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides), maceration, enema, scarification
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
ondondobelo (Ewondo), petit piment (French)
Carica papaya L.
Official name :
Carica papaya L.
Family :
Caricaceae
Symptoms :
H(037), H(051), H(091), H(107), H(126)
Recipes :
H(037) bronchitis, H(051) paludism, H(091) fatigue, H(107) typhoid, H(126) jaundice, leaf racines, flower of Carica papaya + Dartrier (Cassia alata) + rock salt + lemon (Citrus limon), maceration, decoction, trituration, VO
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
fofo (Ewondo), papayer (French)
Cassia alata L.
Official name :
Cassia alata L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Senna alata (L.) Roxb.
Symptoms :
H(013), H(014), H(107)
Recipes :
H(013) scab, H(014) ringworm, mycosis, scabies, itching, H(107) typhoïd, leaves and flowers of Cassia alata, + "loum" (Crotonogyne impedita), crush and triturate, VO, rub on the skin, 3 to 4 days
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
ngom ntangan (Ewondo), dartrier (French)
Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Official name :
Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Eupatorium odoratum L.
Symptoms :
H(004), H(008), H(051), H(200)
Recipes :
H(004) persistent wounds, H(008) diarrhea, H(051) paludism, H(200) antibiotics, triturate or warm slightly the leaves of Chromolaena odorata + Ageratum conyzoides, VO. + deposit on the wound
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
kondengui (Ewondo)
Cinchona officinalis L.
Official name :
Cinchona officinalis L.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Symptoms :
H(051), H(171)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, H(171) diabetes, hyperglycemia, barks of Alstonia boonei + cinchona leaf (Cinchona officinalis) + roots of lemon (Citrus limon) maceration and fermentation, VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
non communiqué