Prelude Medicinal Plants Database
Search | Practical Guide | Authors | DisclaimerSymptom : H(135)
Description :
digestion (troubles of), indigestion, digestive, eupeptic, mucous stools
384 plants found in 144 reference(s) :
Acacia ancistroclada Brenan :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia ancistroclada Brenan
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 93
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)
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 mellifera (Vahl) Benth. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa mellifera Vahl.
Reference HK 93
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)
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 :
Reference HN 56
Author(s) :
Nankaya J., N. Gichuki, C. Lukhoba & Henrik Balslev
Title :
Medicinal Plants of the Maasai of Kenya: A Review
Plants 2020, 9, 44; doi:10.3390/plants9010044
www.mdpi.com/journal/plants
Symptoms :
H(037), H(075), H(077), H(104), H(135)
Recipes :
H(037) coughs, pneumonia, chest pains,H(075) appetite enhancer, H(077) reduce vomiting, H(104) stomachache, H(135) indigestion, bark of Acacia mellifera decoction
(this plant has been mentioned 14 times)
(this plant has been mentioned 14 times)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Acacia nilotica (L.) Del. subsp. subaldta (Vatke) Brenan :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Del. subsp. subaldta (Vatke) Brenan
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HG 02
Author(s) :
Glover, P.E., J. Stewart & M.D. Gwynne
Title :
Masai and Kipsigis notes on East african plants, Part III - Medicinal uses of plants.
East African agricultural and forestry journal, 32, 2, 200 - 207, (1966)
Symptoms :
H(091), H(135)
Recipes :
H(091) stimulant, decoction of barks of Acacia nilotica...subsp. subaldta is a powerful stimulant
H(135) digestif, decoction of barks of Acacia nilotica...subsp. subaldta, VO.
H(135) digestif, decoction of barks of Acacia nilotica...subsp. subaldta, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya
Vernacular name :
not registered
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile :
8 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia scorpioides (L.) W.F. Wight
Reference HH 12
Author(s) :
Holford-Walker
Title :
Holford-Walker, A.F. (1951) Herbal medicines and drugs used by the Maasai.
Political Records - Miscellaneous -Narok district. File no. DC/NRK/3/1. Nairobi: Kenya National Archives. From : Indigenous (medical) knowledge of the Maasai. Indigenous Knowledge and Development Monitor, april 1994 (http://www.nuffic.nl/ciran/ikdm/ )
Symptoms :
H(099x), H(135), H(138)
Recipes :
H(135) digestive; H(099x) excitant; H(138) quench thirst; H(138) prevent hunger (wounded warriors) , bark; roots of Acacia nilotica, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya
Vernacular name :
olkiloriti (Maasai)
Reference HJ 07
Author(s) :
Johns, T., E. B. Mhoro, Pius Sanaya & E.K. Kimanani
Title :
Herbal remedies of the Batemi of Ngorongoro district, Tanzania a quantitative appraisal
Economic Botany 48 (1) pp. 90-95. (1994)
Symptoms :
H(075), H(091), H(135)
Recipes :
H(075, 7), H(091, 4), H(135, 7) digestive , decoction of bark or roots of Acacia mellifera added to soup or drunk as a digestive aid and appetite stimulant or as a strengthening tonic
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Batemi of the Ngorongoro district)
Vernacular name :
kijemi (Batemi)
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(034), H(037), H(037), H(051), H(091), H(100), H(104), H(118), H(135), H(139)
Recipes :
H(034), leaves, decoction (H2O) in tea, VO.
H(034), roots, RNS
H(037) cough, chewed stems whitout bark, VO. juice
H(037) pneumo, leaves, decoction (H2O) in tea, VO.
H(051) child, bark, decoction (H2O), VO
H(091), bark, decoction (H2O), VO
H(100) gono, roots, RNS
H(104) estomac, roots, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(118), chewed stems whitout bark, VO. juice
H(135), roots, decoction (H2O), VO
H(135), bark, decoction (H2O), VO
H(139), bark, decoction (H2O), VO
H(139), bark, roots, RNS.
H(034), roots, RNS
H(037) cough, chewed stems whitout bark, VO. juice
H(037) pneumo, leaves, decoction (H2O) in tea, VO.
H(051) child, bark, decoction (H2O), VO
H(091), bark, decoction (H2O), VO
H(100) gono, roots, RNS
H(104) estomac, roots, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(118), chewed stems whitout bark, VO. juice
H(135), roots, decoction (H2O), VO
H(135), bark, decoction (H2O), VO
H(139), bark, decoction (H2O), VO
H(139), bark, roots, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
chigundigundi (Digo, Kenya), mfuku (Gogo, Tanzania), mopira (Shambaa, Tanzania), munga (Giriama, Kenya), musemei, kisemei (Kamba, Kenya), ol-erbat (Masai, Kenya, Tanzania)
Reference HK 93
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)
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 :
Reference HM 09
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
The Maasai Wonder Plants.
People and Plants training workshop held at the Tropical Pesticides Research Institute, Arusha, Tanzania, 15th – 18th march 1999.
Symptoms :
H(099x), H(135)
Recipes :
H(099x), bark stems + roots, decoction (H2O) , VO., H(135), bark stems + roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Simanjiro country)
Vernacular name :
olkiloriti (Maasai)
Reference HM 34
Author(s) :
Maundu, P., D. Berger, C. Ole Saitabau, J. Nasieku, M. Kipelian, S. Mathenge, Y. Morimoto, R. Höft
Title :
Ethnobotany of the Loita Maasai.
People and Plants Working Paper 8. Unesco, Paris, 34 p. (2001)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(068), H(091), H(095), H(103), H(104), H(135)
Recipes :
H(091), H(095), Acacia nilotica is the most frequently used soup plant. The root or stem bark are boiled in water and the decoction drunk alone or added to soup. The moran are fond of taking this as a drug before going on raids. It makes them energetic, aggressive and fearless
H(008), H(068), H(103), H(104), H(135), for gums and teeth, mouth infections, intestinal worms, diarrhoea and dysentery, aiding digestion, aiding faecal disposal, emetics and purgatives, to stop vomiting and stomach-ache. Most emetics and purgatives are used in the treatment of paludism-like fevers common in Maasailand.
H(203) Acacia nilotica is used to dye leather
H(008), H(068), H(103), H(104), H(135), for gums and teeth, mouth infections, intestinal worms, diarrhoea and dysentery, aiding digestion, aiding faecal disposal, emetics and purgatives, to stop vomiting and stomach-ache. Most emetics and purgatives are used in the treatment of paludism-like fevers common in Maasailand.
H(203) Acacia nilotica is used to dye leather
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Naimina Enkiyio (Loita) Forest)
Vernacular name :
olkiloriti (Moran)
Reference HM 89
Author(s) :
Mbuni,Y. M. , S. Wang , B. N. Mwangi, N. J. Mbari, P. M. Musili, N. O. Walter, G. Hu, Y. Zhou & Q. Wang
Title :
Medicinal Plants and Their Traditional Uses in Local Communities around Cherangani Hills, Western Kenya + Supplementary Materials:
Plants , 9, 331.(2020)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(037), H(135)
Recipes :
H(001) eye medicine, H(135) indigestion. Bark of Acacia nilotica infusion, VO.
H(037) chest pain, H(100) gonorrhea and H(139) aphrodisiac. Concoction of leaves, bark and roots
H(037) chest pain, H(100) gonorrhea and H(139) aphrodisiac. Concoction of leaves, bark and roots
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Cherangani Hills) (Escarpment, Valley)
Vernacular name :
ngobgwa (Marakwet), kopokwo (Pokot)
Reference HN 56
Author(s) :
Nankaya J., N. Gichuki, C. Lukhoba & Henrik Balslev
Title :
Medicinal Plants of the Maasai of Kenya: A Review
Plants 2020, 9, 44; doi:10.3390/plants9010044
www.mdpi.com/journal/plants
Symptoms :
H(008), H(075), H(113), H(135)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea, dysentery, H(075) appetite enhancer, H(113) arthritis, body aches, painful joints, H(135) digestion, decoction of roots, barks multiple parts of Acacia nilotica
(this plant has been mentioned 25 times)
(this plant has been mentioned 25 times)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Acacia nilotica var. adansonii (Guill. & Perr.) Kuntze :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica var. adansonii (Guill. & Perr.) Kuntze
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Del. subsp. adstringens (Schumm. & Thonn.) Roberty
,
Acacia adansonii Guill. & Perr.
Reference HC 55
Author(s) :
Cisse, A, M Gueye, A. Ka, F. Ndiaye, S. Koma, L.E. Akpo
Title :
Ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales chez les bergers peuls de Widou Thiengoly de la commune de Téssékéré (Ferlo-Nord Sénégal).
Journal of Applied Biosciences 98 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(013), H(014), H(091), H(094), H(103), H(104), H(135), H(169), H(200)
Recipes :
H(001) vision problem, H(004) wound, H(013) ulcer, H(014) dermatological affection, H(091) fatigue, H(091) virility, H(091) invigorating, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(103) teeth ache, H(104) stomach aches, H(135) indigestion, H(169) hernia, H(200) antibiotic, roots of Acacia nilotica subsp. Adstringens, RNS. (medicinal species sometimes used in combination with other species)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Sengal (Ferlo-North)
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia senegal (L.) Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa senegal L.
Reference HH 5k
Author(s) :
Heine, B. & I. Heine
Title :
Plant concepts and plant use .An ethnobotanical survey of the semi-arid and arid lands of East Africa.Part 3: Rendille plants (Kenya).122 p., Band 8, (1988)
Kolner Beiträge zur Entwicklungsländerforschung / Cologne Development StudiesVerlag breitenbach Publishers, Saarbrücken, Fort Lauderdale
Symptoms :
H(006), H(135)
Recipes :
H(006), constipation, soak inner (reddish) part of bark in water, drink after some hours
H(135), warriors soak the seeds in cold water, drink the liquid for digestion.
H(135), warriors soak the seeds in cold water, drink the liquid for digestion.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HK 93
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)
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 seyal Del. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia seyal Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 09
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
The Maasai Wonder Plants.
People and Plants training workshop held at the Tropical Pesticides Research Institute, Arusha, Tanzania, 15th – 18th march 1999.
Symptoms :
H(006), H(135), H(139), H(169)
Recipes :
H(006) purg., root + stem, H(135), root + stem, H(139) woman, root + stem, H(169)hernia, root + stem
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Simanjiro country)
Vernacular name :
olchoray (Maasai)
Acacia seyal Del. var. fistula (Schweinf.) Oliv. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia seyal Del. var. fistula (Schweinf.) Oliv.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HH 3k
Author(s) :
Heine, B. & C. König
Title :
Plant concepts and plant use .An ethnobotanical survey of the semi-arid and arid lands of East Africa.Part 2: Plants of the So (Uganda).142 p., Band 7 (1988)
Kolner Beiträge zur Entwicklungsländerforschung / Cologne Development StudiesVerlag breitenbach Publishers, Saarbrücken, Fort Lauderdale
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(006), H(008), H(037), H(051), H(055), H(104), H(135)
Recipes :
H(001), eye disease, H(004), open wounds, apply the liquid to eye or wound, respectivelyH(008),diarrhoea, ONS., RNS.
H(104) stomach-ache, swollen belly, ONS., RNS.
H(135), digestion, chew bark or soak bark in water and drink VO.
H(055), emet and H(006) laxative, ONS., RNS.
H(037) cough, H(051) fever, H(051) paludism, paludism, chew bark or soak bark in water and drink VO.
H(104), stomach-ache; boil bark, drink cold
H(104) stomach-ache, swollen belly, ONS., RNS.
H(135), digestion, chew bark or soak bark in water and drink VO.
H(055), emet and H(006) laxative, ONS., RNS.
H(037) cough, H(051) fever, H(051) paludism, paludism, chew bark or soak bark in water and drink VO.
H(104), stomach-ache; boil bark, drink cold
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (So)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HN 56
Author(s) :
Nankaya J., N. Gichuki, C. Lukhoba & Henrik Balslev
Title :
Medicinal Plants of the Maasai of Kenya: A Review
Plants 2020, 9, 44; doi:10.3390/plants9010044
www.mdpi.com/journal/plants
Symptoms :
H(077), H(135)
Recipes :
H(077) reduce vomiting, H(135) indigestion, pounding, multiple parts, root of Acacia tortilis, RNS.
(this plant has been mentioned 6 times)
(this plant has been mentioned 6 times)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Acalypha villicaulis Hochst.ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha villicaulis Hochst.ex A. Rich.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HB 01
Author(s) :
Baerts, M. & J. Lehmann
Title :
Guérisseurs et plantes médicinales de la région des crêtes Zaïre-Nil au Burundi.
Musée royal de l'Afrique centrale, Tervuren, Belgique.Ann. Sc. Eco., Vol. 18, 214 p., (1989)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(005), H(008), H(027), H(033), H(038), H(051), H(056), H(091), H(104), H(135), H(201)
Recipes :
H(004, 2), decoction (H2O) stems and leaves of Acalypha, local application
H(004), powder leaves Acalypha villicaulis, decoction (H2O) Euphorbia geniculata, local application
H(005) legs oedema, decoction (H2O) stems and leaves, inhalation
H(005) legs oedema, ashes stems and leaves Acalypha villicaulis of Vernonia karaguensis, scarifications
H(008), decoction (H2O) leaves Acalypha, VO.
H(008), decoction (H2O) leaves and roots Acalypha, VO.
H(008), decoction (H2O) roots Acalypha, VO.
H(008), powder roots Acalypha, to take snuff.
H(008), decoction (H2O) leaves and roots Acalypha villicaulis, leaves Desmodium velutinum, VO.
H(008), roots and leaves of Acalypha villicaulis of Hibiscus fuscus, bath + steam bath
H(027), decoction (H2O) stems and leaves of Acalypha, VO.
H(027), decoction (H2O) leaves of Acalypha, VO.
H(027), decoction (H2O) leaves of Acalypha villicaulis, maceration leaves of Aspilia pluriseta, VO.
H(027), decoction (H2O) leaves of Acalypha villicaulis, leaves and roots of Plantago palmata, Spilanthes mauritiana, VO.
H(033), decoction (H2O) of leaves of Acalypha villicaulis of Cassia mimosoides of Lysimachia ruhmeriana, stems and leaves of Rumex bequaertii of Virectaria major, VO.
H(051), decoction (H2O) of leaves of Acalypha, inhalation
H(051), decoction (H2O) of leaves of Acalypha, inhalation
H(056) filariosis, ashes of leaves of Acalypa., VO.
H(091) kwash, decoction (H2O) leaves of Acalypha., VO.
H(104), H(135), H(038) decoction (H2O) leaves of Acalypha villicaulis of Acalypha psilostachya, VO. + enema
H(104), H(135), H(038) decoction (H2O) leaves and roots of Acalypha villicaulis, VO. + enema
H(104), H(135), H(038), decoction (H2O) roots of Acalypha villicaulis of Rumex bequaertii, flowers adult flowers Erythrina abyssinica, enema
H(201) again maledictions, decoction (H2O) leaves of Acalypha villicaulis of Hoslundia opposita of Indigofera atriceps, stems and leaves Lantana trifolia, steam bath
H(004), powder leaves Acalypha villicaulis, decoction (H2O) Euphorbia geniculata, local application
H(005) legs oedema, decoction (H2O) stems and leaves, inhalation
H(005) legs oedema, ashes stems and leaves Acalypha villicaulis of Vernonia karaguensis, scarifications
H(008), decoction (H2O) leaves Acalypha, VO.
H(008), decoction (H2O) leaves and roots Acalypha, VO.
H(008), decoction (H2O) roots Acalypha, VO.
H(008), powder roots Acalypha, to take snuff.
H(008), decoction (H2O) leaves and roots Acalypha villicaulis, leaves Desmodium velutinum, VO.
H(008), roots and leaves of Acalypha villicaulis of Hibiscus fuscus, bath + steam bath
H(027), decoction (H2O) stems and leaves of Acalypha, VO.
H(027), decoction (H2O) leaves of Acalypha, VO.
H(027), decoction (H2O) leaves of Acalypha villicaulis, maceration leaves of Aspilia pluriseta, VO.
H(027), decoction (H2O) leaves of Acalypha villicaulis, leaves and roots of Plantago palmata, Spilanthes mauritiana, VO.
H(033), decoction (H2O) of leaves of Acalypha villicaulis of Cassia mimosoides of Lysimachia ruhmeriana, stems and leaves of Rumex bequaertii of Virectaria major, VO.
H(051), decoction (H2O) of leaves of Acalypha, inhalation
H(051), decoction (H2O) of leaves of Acalypha, inhalation
H(056) filariosis, ashes of leaves of Acalypa., VO.
H(091) kwash, decoction (H2O) leaves of Acalypha., VO.
H(104), H(135), H(038) decoction (H2O) leaves of Acalypha villicaulis of Acalypha psilostachya, VO. + enema
H(104), H(135), H(038) decoction (H2O) leaves and roots of Acalypha villicaulis, VO. + enema
H(104), H(135), H(038), decoction (H2O) roots of Acalypha villicaulis of Rumex bequaertii, flowers adult flowers Erythrina abyssinica, enema
H(201) again maledictions, decoction (H2O) leaves of Acalypha villicaulis of Hoslundia opposita of Indigofera atriceps, stems and leaves Lantana trifolia, steam bath
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Burundi (Zaïre-Nil ridge region)
Vernacular name :
kamimura (Kirundi)
Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. Anderson :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. Anderson
Family :
Acanthaceae
Reference HL 34
Author(s) :
Ladoh-Yemeda, CF., T. Vandi , SD. Dibong, E. Mpondo Mpondo , JD. Wansi, JL. Betti , F. Choula, Ndongo Din & M. Tomedi Eyango
Title :
Étude ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales commercialisées dans les marchés de la ville de Douala, Cameroun
Journal of Applied Biosciences 99:9450 – 9466 (2016)
http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jab.v99i1.11
Symptoms :
H(135)
Recipes :
H(135) digestion and stomach, leaves, stems of Acanthus montanus , RNS.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
chien dent (local French)
Achyranthes aspera L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Achyranthes aspera L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Achyranthes annua Dinter
,
Achyranthes indica (L.) Mill.
,
Achyranthes aspera var. sicula L.
,
Achyranthes obovata Peter.
Reference HM 34
Author(s) :
Maundu, P., D. Berger, C. Ole Saitabau, J. Nasieku, M. Kipelian, S. Mathenge, Y. Morimoto, R. Höft
Title :
Ethnobotany of the Loita Maasai.
People and Plants Working Paper 8. Unesco, Paris, 34 p. (2001)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(051), H(068), H(100), H(103), H(104), H(135)
Recipes :
H(008), H(068), H(103), H(104), H(135), for gums and teeth, mouth infections, intestinal worms, diarrhoea and dysentery, aiding digestion, aiding faecal disposal, emetics and purgatives, to stop vomiting and stomach-ache. Most emetics and purgatives are used in the treatment of paludism-like fevers common in Maasailand.
H(051), H(100), roots boiled against paludism and syphilis
H(051), H(100), roots boiled against paludism and syphilis
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Naimina Enkiyio (Loita) Forest)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Acmella caulirhiza Delile :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acmella caulirhiza Delile
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Spilanthes mauritiana (A. Rich. ex Pers.) DC.
,
Spilanthes filicaulis (Schumach. & Thonn.) C.D.Adams
Reference HL 34
Author(s) :
Ladoh-Yemeda, CF., T. Vandi , SD. Dibong, E. Mpondo Mpondo , JD. Wansi, JL. Betti , F. Choula, Ndongo Din & M. Tomedi Eyango
Title :
Étude ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales commercialisées dans les marchés de la ville de Douala, Cameroun
Journal of Applied Biosciences 99:9450 – 9466 (2016)
http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jab.v99i1.11
Symptoms :
H(038), H(074), H(082), H(092), H(135)
Recipes :
H(038), H(074) various infections, H(135) digestion and stomach, H(082) respiratory diseases, H(092) poisoning, leaves, stems of Acmella caulirhiza, RNS.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
yeux de la poule (local French)
Aframomum daniellii (Hook.f.) K.Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum daniellii (Hook.f.) K.Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HN 28
Author(s) :
Nnomo, R.D. , I.R. Tchouamo & J.Y. Pinta
Title :
Apiphytothérapie à base du miel au Cameroun
Ethnopharmacologia, n° 44, (december 2009)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(135)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, pulped 10 fresh fruits of Aframomum daniellii. Combine 1/2 l. honey and mix the whole. Take 1 teaspoon 3 x / day for 1 week
H(135) bad breath, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, cloves of Alium sativum, fruit of Citrus sinensis, pulping + honey. Gargling the mouth morning and evening
H(135) bad breath, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, cloves of Alium sativum, fruit of Citrus sinensis, pulping + honey. Gargling the mouth morning and evening
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HN 39
Author(s) :
Nzuki Bakwaye, F., C. Termote, K. Kibungu, P. Van Damme
Title :
Identification et importance locale des plantes médicinales utilisées dans la région de Mbanza-Ngungu, République démocratique du Congo
Bois et Forêts des Tropiques, N° 316 (2) (2013)
Symptoms :
H(038), H(135), H(200), H(201), H(214)
Recipes :
H(038) diseases of the genital system , H(135) diseases of the digestive system, H(200) microbial diseases, H(201) related to culture syndromes , H(214) skeletal diseases or skeletal pain . Parts of the plant used to treat patients; leaves, seeds, aerial parts, underground parts of Aframomum melegueta . Pharmaceutical form: decoction, ashes , ointments or pomades , paste , powder or fragment , infusion . Administration: VO. , scarification or friction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
République démocratique du Congo (region of Mbanza-Ngungu)
Vernacular name :
nungu zi nzo / zomenga
Reference HO 20
Author(s) :
Olowokudejo J. D., A. B. Kadiri, V.A. Travih
Title :
An Ethnobotanical Survey of Herbal Markets and Medicinal Plants in Lagos State of Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 12: 851-65. 2008.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/lagos.htm
Symptoms :
H(006), H(007), H(037), H(051), H(100), H(103), H(113), H(135), H(200)
Recipes :
H(004) wound,H(037) cough, H(046) chicken-pox, H(046) measles, H(051) paludism, H(091) anaemia, H(091) stimulant, H(103) toothache, H(113) rheumatism, H(143) smallpox, leaves, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(028t) leucorrhoea, root of Croton zambesicus, 3 seeds of Garcinia cola, Acacia nilotica leaves, 3 seeds of Aframomum melegueta, leaves of Mimosa pudica and small quantity of potash are ground together, and taken with cold pap. (Information obtained from herb sellers and traditional medicine practitioners from three popular and largest markets in Lagos)
H(028t) leucorrhoea, root of Croton zambesicus, 3 seeds of Garcinia cola, Acacia nilotica leaves, 3 seeds of Aframomum melegueta, leaves of Mimosa pudica and small quantity of potash are ground together, and taken with cold pap. (Information obtained from herb sellers and traditional medicine practitioners from three popular and largest markets in Lagos)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Local markets in Lagos state)
Vernacular name :
atare (Yoruba)
Agauria salicifolia (Comm. ex Lam.) Hook.f. ex Oliv. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Agauria salicifolia (Comm. ex Lam.) Hook.f. ex Oliv.
Family :
Ericaceae
Synonyms :
Agauria polyphylla Baker
Reference HM 89
Author(s) :
Mbuni,Y. M. , S. Wang , B. N. Mwangi, N. J. Mbari, P. M. Musili, N. O. Walter, G. Hu, Y. Zhou & Q. Wang
Title :
Medicinal Plants and Their Traditional Uses in Local Communities around Cherangani Hills, Western Kenya + Supplementary Materials:
Plants , 9, 331.(2020)
Symptoms :
H(135)
Recipes :
H(135) digestion. Bark of Agauria salicifolia, infusion, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Cherangani Hills) ((Highland)
Vernacular name :
chelemewet (Marakwet)
Agelanthus dodoneifolius (DC.) Pohl. & Wiens :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Agelanthus dodoneifolius (DC.) Pohl. & Wiens
Family :
Loranthaceae
Reference HS 41
Author(s) :
Sereme A., J. Millogo-Rasolodimby, S. Guinko, M. Nacro
Title :
Propriétés thérapeutiques des plantes à tanins du Burkina Faso
Pharmacopée et Médecine traditionnelle Africaines; 15 : 41 - 49 (2008)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(135)
Recipes :
H(014) severe itching and various origins, leaves decoction of Lannea acida, of Piliostigma reticulatum and of Agelanthus dodoneifolius, bath
H(135) indigestion, decoction of the mixture of leaves of Lannea microcarpa and of Agelanthus dodoneifolius, VO
H(135) indigestion, decoction of the mixture of leaves of Lannea microcarpa and of Agelanthus dodoneifolius, VO
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Burkina Faso
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Ageratum conyzoides L. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Ageratum conyzoides L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HL 34
Author(s) :
Ladoh-Yemeda, CF., T. Vandi , SD. Dibong, E. Mpondo Mpondo , JD. Wansi, JL. Betti , F. Choula, Ndongo Din & M. Tomedi Eyango
Title :
Étude ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales commercialisées dans les marchés de la ville de Douala, Cameroun
Journal of Applied Biosciences 99:9450 – 9466 (2016)
http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jab.v99i1.11
Symptoms :
H(028z), H(038), H(074), H(092), H(135), H(171), H(201)
Recipes :
H(038), H(074) various infections, H(028z) gynecological disorders, H(171) diabetes, H(135) digestive ailments, H(201) psychological problems, neurasthenia, madness, bewitching etc., H(092) poisoning, leaves, stems of Ageratum conyzoides , RNS.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
roi des herbes (local French)
Reference HM 42c
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otienoi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 3: plants used in traditional medicine in Kikuku village, Muleba District
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2012, 8:14 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-8-14
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/14
Symptoms :
H(001), H(006), H(033), H(037), H(076), H(078), H(135)
Recipes :
H(001) eye infections, H(076) mouth ulcers, the leaves of Dichrocephala integrifolia are pounded together with those of Ageratum conyzoides and the sap squeezed and applied into the eyes as drops.
H(006) constipation,H(037) cough, H(135) peptic ulcers, H(078) fibroids in women, H(033) infertility in women, the roots are chewed fresh as an antiacid and antiseptic while the leaves are boiled the decoction taken as tea.
H(006) constipation,H(037) cough, H(135) peptic ulcers, H(078) fibroids in women, H(033) infertility in women, the roots are chewed fresh as an antiacid and antiseptic while the leaves are boiled the decoction taken as tea.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Muleba District)
Vernacular name :
omwigara (Kikuku)
Reference HO 20
Author(s) :
Olowokudejo J. D., A. B. Kadiri, V.A. Travih
Title :
An Ethnobotanical Survey of Herbal Markets and Medicinal Plants in Lagos State of Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 12: 851-65. 2008.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/lagos.htm
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(008), H(013), H(055), H(068), H(100), H(135)
Recipes :
H(001) eye wash, H(004) wound, H(008) diarrhoea,H(013) skin diseases,H(013) ulcer, H(055) emetic, H(068) craw-craw, H(100) gonorrhoea, H(135) digestive disturbance, whole plant, leaves, roots of Ageratum conyzoides, RNS. (Information obtained from herb sellers and traditional medicine practitioners from three popular and largest markets in Lagos)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Local markets in Lagos state)
Vernacular name :
imi-esu (Yoruba)
Reference HT 20
Author(s) :
Terrac, M.-L.
Title :
Contribution à l'étude des plantes médicinales de Madagascar, de la Réunion et de l'île Maurice.
Thèse pour l'obtention du diplôme de Docteur de l'Université de Paris (Pharmacie), Novembre 1947. Imprimerie Vuibert, 6 rue Martel, Paris, 246 p., (1947)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(003), H(004), H(007), H(013), H(014), H(087), H(135), H(173)
Recipes :
H(001) + H(087),H(014), H(173), lotion from leaves and stems
H(003), H(004) blessures,H(013) anthrax, abscess, leaves catapmasm
H(007), leaves and stems, decoction (H2O)
H(135) digestive tube , decoction (H2O) roots, tea herb
(registered from references HT 20 - 1, HT 20 - 3, HT 20 - 4, HT 20 - 5, HT 20 - 6, HT 20 - 8)
H(003), H(004) blessures,H(013) anthrax, abscess, leaves catapmasm
H(007), leaves and stems, decoction (H2O)
H(135) digestive tube , decoction (H2O) roots, tea herb
(registered from references HT 20 - 1, HT 20 - 3, HT 20 - 4, HT 20 - 5, HT 20 - 6, HT 20 - 8)
Region :
Mauritius, Reunion
Country :
Mauritius, Reunion
Vernacular name :
not registered
Ajuga iva (L.) Schreb. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Ajuga iva (L.) Schreb.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference A2 Nord
Author(s) :
El Alami, A, F. Loubnai & A. Chait
Title :
Etude ethnobotanique sur les plantes médicinales spontanées poussant dans le versant nord de l’Atlas d’Azilal (Maroc)
Algerian Journal of Natural Products, 4:2 , 271-282 (2016)
www.univ-bejaia.dz/ajnp
Symptoms :
H(012), H(038), H(060), H(113), H(135)
Recipes :
H(038) genital tool , urinary system; Preparations made from the leaves of Mercurialis annua are used to fight against genital and urinary diseases
H(135) digestive system , aerial parts of Ajuga are widely used to treat and cure digestive ailments
H(060) aerial parts of Ajuga iva are used to treat cholesterol and fatty acid problems and deficiencies in certain nutrients
This plant is used for the following symptoms :H(293) metabolic disorders , H(012) Os, H(113) joints , ONS, RNS.
H(135) digestive system , aerial parts of Ajuga are widely used to treat and cure digestive ailments
H(060) aerial parts of Ajuga iva are used to treat cholesterol and fatty acid problems and deficiencies in certain nutrients
This plant is used for the following symptoms :H(293) metabolic disorders , H(012) Os, H(113) joints , ONS, RNS.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Morocco (northern slope of the Azilal Atlas)
Vernacular name :
timarna (Arabic), ivette (local French)
Reference B8 Nord
Author(s) :
Boudjelal, A., C. Henchiri, M. Sari , D. Sarri , N. Hendel, A. Benkhaled , G. Ruberto
Title :
Herbalists and wild medicinal plants in M'Sila (North Algeria): An ethnopharmacology survey
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 148, 395–402 (2013)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874113002614
Symptoms :
H(014), H(135), H(151), H(171), H(194)
Recipes :
H(171, 3) antidiabetic, H(151, 3) antihypertensive, leishmanicidal, H(135, 3) digestive disorders,H(014, 3) eczema, infusion, decoction, powder of aerial parts of Ajuga iva, RNS.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
North Algeria (region of M'Sila)
Vernacular name :
chendgoura
Reference T3 Nord
Author(s) :
Tahri, N. , A. El Basti, L. Zidane, A. Rochdi, A. Douira
Title :
Etude ethnobotanique des plantes medicinales dans la province de Settat (Maroc)
Kastamonu Üni., Orman Fakültesi Dergisi, 12 (2): 192-208 (2012)
Symptoms :
H(026), H(033), H(053), H(135)
Recipes :
H(026) painful periods, H(033) sterile women , H(135) digestive tract disorders, ; Ajuga iva in decoction, or in powder added to bread dough
H(053) ear ailments , liquid obtained heated from crushed fresh leaves, in drop form
H(053) ear ailments , liquid obtained heated from crushed fresh leaves, in drop form
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Morocco (province of Settat)
Vernacular name :
chendgoura (Arabic), ivette musquée, bugle (French)
Albizia adianthifolia (Schum.) W. F. Wight :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia adianthifolia (Schum.) W. F. Wight
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HB 69
Author(s) :
Mbuyi Kalonji S., Kalunga Muya R., Kalonda Mutombo E., Cimanga Cioto C.B., Numbi Wa Ilunga E., Kahumba Byanga J., Lumbu Simbi J.-B.
Title :
Aperçu ethnobotanique de plantes réputées antipaludéennes utilisées dans la ville de Lubumbashi et ses environs, dans le Haut-Katanga en RD Congo.
Ethnopharmacologia, n°61, juin 2019
Symptoms :
H(008), H(051), H(100), H(135), H(171)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea, H(051) paludism, H(171) diabetes, H(100) syphilis, gonorrhea, H(135) indigestion, decoction of roots of Albizia adianthifolia, VO., 1/2 glass morning and evening during 3 days
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (city of Lubumbashi and its surroundings)
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors