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Description :
body care, shampoo, cosmetic, hygienne, bad odour, blotting,
189 plants found in 67 reference(s) :
Abutilon mauritianum (Jacq.) Medik. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abutilon mauritianum (Jacq.) Medik.
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HT 53
Author(s) :
Terashima, H., M. Ichikawa
Title :
A comparative ethnobotany of the Mbuti and Efe hunter-gatherers in Itury forest, Democratic Republic of Congo
African Study Monographs, 24(1, 2): 1-168, (2003)
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Symptoms :
H(202), H(203)
Recipes :
H(202) The leaves of Abutilon mauritianum are used as toilet paper
H(203) cords and ropes are made of the bark. They are said as strong as those"ofenji" Eremospatha haullevilleana and used for various purposes (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
The leaves are used for toilet.(Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(203) cords and ropes are made of the bark. They are said as strong as those"ofenji" Eremospatha haullevilleana and used for various purposes (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
The leaves are used for toilet.(Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
kanupi,kanokano (Efe Pygmies, Ituri forest), kanokano (Efe Pygmies, Ituri forest)
Achyranthes aspera L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Achyranthes aspera L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Achyranthes annua Dinter
,
Achyranthes indica (L.) Mill.
,
Achyranthes aspera L. var. sicula
,
Achyranthes obovata Peter.
Reference HG 20
Author(s) :
Gurib-Fakim, Ameenah, Joseph Guého
Title :
Plantes médicinales de l'île Rodrigues
Stanley, Rose-Hill. Editions de l'océan indien - Université de Maurice (Réduit) , 580 p. (1994) (ISBN 99903-0-171-9)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(151), H(202)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, H(151) hypertension of old people, decoction of the whole plant of Achyranthes aspera, VO.
H(202) tonicity of the skin, decoction of the whole plant, bath or lotion
H(202) tonicity of the skin, decoction of the whole plant, bath or lotion
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Rodrigues Island
Vernacular name :
herbe serpent
Aerva lanata (L.) Juss. ex Schult. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aerva lanata (L.) Juss. ex Schult.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Reference HT 46
Author(s) :
Tugume P., E. K. Kakudidi, M. Buyinza, J. Namaalwa, M. Kamatenesi, P. Mucunguzi, J. Kalema
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plant species used by communities around Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:5 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(202)
Recipes :
H(202) body odour, whole plant of Aerva lanata crush in H2O and bathe
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Mabira Central Forest Reserve)
Vernacular name :
iweza (Luganda)
Afrormosia laxiflora (Benth.) Harms :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Afrormosia laxiflora (Benth.) Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Pericopsis laxiflora (Benth.) Meeuwen
,
Ormosia laxiflora Benth.
Reference HM 78
Author(s) :
Malzy, P.
Title :
Quelques plantes du Nord Cameroun et leurs utilisations.
Journal d'agriculture tropicale et de botanique appliquée, vol. 1, n°5-6, pp. 148-179; (1954)
http://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1954_num_1_5_2147
Quelques plantes du Nord Cameroun et leurs utilisations (suite et fin)
Journal d'agriculture tropicale et de botanique appliquée, vol. 1, n°7-9, pp. 317-332; (1954)
http://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1954_num_1_7_2164
Symptoms :
H(018), H(100), H(202), H(203)
Recipes :
H(018) headache, crushed bark de Afrormosia laxiflora and mixed with butter
H(100) syphilis, crushed bark and consumed in the millet porridgel
H(203) the wood, termite and other resistant wood insect, is used in construction and for the manufacture of mortars and pestles..
H(202) The branches are used as "toothbrushes".
H(100) syphilis, crushed bark and consumed in the millet porridgel
H(203) the wood, termite and other resistant wood insect, is used in construction and for the manufacture of mortars and pestles..
H(202) The branches are used as "toothbrushes".
Region :
West Africa
Country :
North Cameroon
Vernacular name :
maparkohi = kokkobi =
kotari = gilohi (Fulfuldé)
Albizia ferruginea (Guill. & Perr.) Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia ferruginea (Guill. & Perr.) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 32
Author(s) :
Carrière, M.
Title :
Plantes de Guinée à l' usage des éleveurs et des véterinaires
Centre de coopération internationale en recherche agronomique pour le développement département d'élevage et de médecine vétérinaire.
CIRAD-EMVT 10, rue Pierre-Curie 94704 Maisons-Alfort Cedex -France
Symptoms :
H(014), H(202)
Recipes :
H(014) against pimples, bark of Albizia ferruginea in decoction (receipt from HA 98 (Aubreville, 1950) : 210).
H(202) leaves: toxiques; peuvent être utilisées comme savon (HC 29 Curasson 1938 )..
H(202) leaves: toxiques; peuvent être utilisées comme savon (HC 29 Curasson 1938 )..
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea Conakry
Vernacular name :
koula nété (Mamou) (Poular)., haahouné ghouyen (Guerzé).
Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HO 15
Author(s) :
Odugbemi, T. & O. Akinsulire
Title :
Medicinal plants by Species names.
In: Odugbemi, T. (ed) Outlines and Pictures of Medicinal Plants from Nigeria. University of Lagos Press, Nigeria, pp 73 – 116.(2006)
From reference HI 08
Symptoms :
H(001), H(088), H(100), H(202)
Recipes :
H(001) river-blindness, H(088) astringent, H(100) gonorrhea, H(202) mouth wash, seeds, leaves, stem bark of Albizia lebbeck
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
not registered
Allium porum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium porum L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Reference B7 Nord
Author(s) :
Bellakhdar, J., R. Claisse, J. Fleurentin & C. Younos
Title :
Repertory of standard herbal drugs in the Moroccan pharmacopoea
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 123 - 143 (1991)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/037887419190064K
Symptoms :
H(202)
Recipes :
H(202) hair-care, bulb of Allium porum, RNS.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
zgebt l-korrat
Allium sp. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium sp.
Family :
Alliaceae
Reference B7 Nord
Author(s) :
Bellakhdar, J., R. Claisse, J. Fleurentin & C. Younos
Title :
Repertory of standard herbal drugs in the Moroccan pharmacopoea
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 123 - 143 (1991)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/037887419190064K
Symptoms :
H(202)
Recipes :
H(202) hair- care, bulb of Allium porum, RNS.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
bsal l-korrat
Reference HN 32
Author(s) :
Nagata, J. M., A. R. Jew, J. M. Kimeud, C. R. Salmena, E. A. Bukusi, C. R. Cohen
Title :
Medical pluralism on Mfangano Island: Use of medicinal plants among persons living with HIV/AIDS in Suba District, Kenya
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 135, 501–509, (2011)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874111002029
Symptoms :
H(108), H(202)
Recipes :
H(108) cold, H(108) flu, H(202) cleaning mouth, leaves of Allium sp., unprepared, pounded, chewed
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Suba District)
Vernacular name :
kitungu (Luo), ekitunguo (Suba)
Aloe socotrina DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe socotrina DC.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HB 66
Author(s) :
Bouayyadi L., M. El Hafian, L. Zidane
Title :
Étude floristique et ethnobotanique de la flore médicinale dans la région du Gharb, Maroc
Journal of Applied Biosciences 93:8760 (September 2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jab.v93i1.10
Symptoms :
H(198y), H(202)
Recipes :
H(198y) gel obtained from the crushed leaves of Aloe socotrina is used for moisturizing dry hair
H(202) viscous extract from the leaves of Aloe socotrina is used after bathing to soften the skin of the face and hair
H(202) viscous extract from the leaves of Aloe socotrina is used after bathing to soften the skin of the face and hair
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
sebar, ssabra (Arabic), vigne (French)
Aloe variegata L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe variegata L.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HD 22
Author(s) :
De Beer, J.J.J., B.-E. Van Wyk
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of the Agter–Hantam, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
South African Journal of Botany, Volume 77, 741–754, (2011)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0254629911000469
Symptoms :
H(004), H(137), H(201), H(202)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, leaf of Aloe variegata is cut open, and used as a warm compress
H(202) cleanse the body
H(137) treat pains, rub legs with leaf pulp
H(201) used in spells, flower colour used for forecasting the weather: bright red indicates rain, dull pink indicates drought
H(202) cleanse the body
H(137) treat pains, rub legs with leaf pulp
H(201) used in spells, flower colour used for forecasting the weather: bright red indicates rain, dull pink indicates drought
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa, Agter–Hantam, Northern Cape Province
Vernacular name :
kanniedood (Hantam names)
Ammi visnaga (L.) Lam :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ammi visnaga (L.) Lam
Family :
Apiaceae
Reference M4 Nord
Author(s) :
Mezianne, M.
Title :
Origine de la médecine traditionnelle marocaine: Enquête sur le terrain dans la région d'Oujda.
Thèse pour le diplôme d'état de docteur en pharmacie. Présentée et soutenue publiquement le 30 juin 2003 à la faculté de pharmacie. Université de Nantes
Symptoms :
H(018), H(104), H(166), H(171), H(202)
Recipes :
H(018) headaches, H(104) renal colic, H(166) spasms, H(171) hyperglycemia, H(202) dental hygiene, ONS. of Ammi visnaga (the leaves are the basis of drugs, the other parts in a lesser degree) , RNS (infusion or decoction for the hard parts of the plant)
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Morocoo (Oujda region)
Vernacular name :
bachnika (Arabic), khella (French)
Annona senegalensis Pers. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Annona senegalensis Pers.
Family :
Annonaceae
Synonyms :
Annona arenaria Thonn.
,
Annona chrysophylla Bojer
Reference HC 25
Author(s) :
Corrigan, B.M. , B.-E. Van Wyk, C.J. Geldenhuys, J.M. Jardine
Title :
Ethnobotanical plant uses in the KwaNibela Peninsula, St Lucia, South Africa
South African Journal of Botany 77, 346–359 (2011)
Symptoms :
H(095), H(202)
Recipes :
H(095), herd boys take the fruit to eat when out in the fields.
H(202) the root bark is ground, boiled in H2O, and used to wash the body to make skin soft.
H(202) the root bark is ground, boiled in H2O, and used to wash the body to make skin soft.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
isiPhofa
Areca catechu L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Areca catechu L.
Family :
Arecaceae
Reference HD 38
Author(s) :
Daruty, C. (Dr)
Title :
Plantes Médicinales de l'Ile Maurice et des Pays Intertropicaux (p. 215)
General Steam Printing Company, 6, rue du Gouvernement - Maurice (1886)
https://archive.org/details/b24400270
Symptoms :
H(088), H(183), H(202)
Recipes :
Areca catechu used for the treatment of :H(088) astringent, H(183) sialagogue, H(202) toothpaste
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Mauritius
Vernacular name :
aréquier (Creole), paak (Tamoul)
Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels
Family :
Sapotaceae
Reference HV 56
Author(s) :
Volpato G. , P. Kourková, V. Zelený
Title :
Healing war wounds and perfuming exile: the use of vegetal, animal, and mineral products for perfumes, cosmetics, and skin healing among Sahrawi refugees of Western Sahara
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 8:49 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/49
Symptoms :
H(198x), H(202)
Recipes :
H(202) against aging and H(198x) to strengthen hair , oil obtained from the seeds of Argania spinosa applied as a cream
Region :
Western Sahara
Country :
Sahara
Vernacular name :
argan (Hassaniya)
Artemisia campestris L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Artemisia campestris L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference E4 Nord
Author(s) :
El Hassani M., Douiri E. M., Bammi J., Zidane L., Badoc A., Douira A.
Title :
Plantes médicinales de la Moyenne Moulouya (Nord-Est du Maroc)
Ethnopharmacologia, n°50, juillet , 39-53 (2013)
Bulletin de la société française d'ethnopharmacologie et de la société européenne d'ethnopharmacologie
http://www.ethnopharmacologia.org/default.asp?page=revue
Symptoms :
H(001), H(202)
Recipes :
H(001) eyes diseases, leaves of Artemisia campestris, infusion in drops in eyes
H(202) against mask of pregnancy «kleff», leaves decoction
H(202) against mask of pregnancy «kleff», leaves decoction
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Morocco (Northeastern) (Intermediate Moulouya)
Vernacular name :
chih lakhrissi
Aspilia africana (Pers.) C.A. Adams :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aspilia africana (Pers.) C.A. Adams
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Aspilia latifolia Oliv. & Hiern
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(013), H(037), H(056), H(099), H(100), H(104), H(124), H(202)
Recipes :
H(001) corneal opacities,H(013) skin rashes,H(037) tuberculosis, H(056) guinea worm, H(099) nervous disorders, H(100) gonorrhoea, H(104) stomach disorders, H(124) haemostatic, H(202) cleaning sores, leaves, flowers, 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 :
yunyun (Yoruba)
Atractylis gummifera L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Atractylis gummifera L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference L2 Nord
Author(s) :
Lahsissene, H., A. Kahouadjia, M. Tijane & S. Hseini
Title :
Catalogue des plantes médicinales utilisées dans la région de Zaër (Maroc occidental)
LEJEUNIA, Revue de Botanique, Nouvelle série N° 186_2, Décembre 2009
http://www.scribd.com/doc/57709703/Lejeunia-186-2
Symptoms :
H(051), H(202)
Recipes :
H(051) fever, H(108) cold, powdered root of Atractylis gummifera inhaled
H(202) cosmetics softening hair and dandruff., powdered root of Atractylis gummifera associated with henna (maceration of leaves of Lawsonia inermis, then pulped )
H(202) cosmetics softening hair and dandruff., powdered root of Atractylis gummifera associated with henna (maceration of leaves of Lawsonia inermis, then pulped )
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco (Western)
Vernacular name :
dâd (Arabic), chardon à glu (French)
Atriplex halimus L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Atriplex halimus L.
Family :
Chenopodiaceae
Reference HV 56
Author(s) :
Volpato G. , P. Kourková, V. Zelený
Title :
Healing war wounds and perfuming exile: the use of vegetal, animal, and mineral products for perfumes, cosmetics, and skin healing among Sahrawi refugees of Western Sahara
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 8:49 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/49
Symptoms :
H(005), H(202)
Recipes :
H(005) skin oedema, leaves, aerial parts of Atriplex halimus in decoction applied as a plaster
H(202) used like henna for feet and hands, leaves, aerial parts in decoction gives a reddish tint
H(202) used like henna for feet and hands, leaves, aerial parts in decoction gives a reddish tint
Region :
Western Sahara
Country :
Sahara
Vernacular name :
legtaf (Hassaniya)
Autranella congolensis (De Wild.) A. Chev. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Autranella congolensis (De Wild.) A. Chev.
Family :
Sapotaceae
Reference HT 53
Author(s) :
Terashima, H., M. Ichikawa
Title :
A comparative ethnobotany of the Mbuti and Efe hunter-gatherers in Itury forest, Democratic Republic of Congo
African Study Monographs, 24(1, 2): 1-168, (2003)
*partially encoded*
Symptoms :
H(202)
Recipes :
H(202) The bark of Autranella congolensis is boiled and the decoction is used for washing a baby to ensure its health and growth (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(095) The fruit called "bukambanda" are said to be edible (Mbuti Pygmies in the Ituri forest)
H(095) Edible oil is extracted from the seeds
H(203) The hard wood is used from making a durable canoe and paddles by the villagers (Mbuti Pygmies in the Ituri forest)
H(095) The fruit called "bukambanda" are said to be edible (Mbuti Pygmies in the Ituri forest)
H(095) Edible oil is extracted from the seeds
H(203) The hard wood is used from making a durable canoe and paddles by the villagers (Mbuti Pygmies in the Ituri forest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
mbanda (Efe Pygmies, Mbuti Pygmies, Ituri forest) (NWB)
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile
Family :
Zygophyllaceae
Synonyms :
Balanites gillettii Cufod.
Reference HA 62
Author(s) :
Ag Sidj'lene, E.
Title :
Des arbres et des arbustes spontanés de l'Adrar des Iforas (Mali)
Étude ethnolinguistique et ethnobotanique, 138p. (1996)
Orstom éditions:209-213, rue LaFayette, 75480 Paris cedex10 ISBN Orstom2-7099-1325-9
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013), H(095), H(201), H(202), H(203)
Recipes :
H(004) leaves of Balanites aegyptiaca used as a poultice on wounds and boils
H(013) almond, slightly roasted is used to coat the lips or feet in case of cracking.
H(013) almond slightly roasted, by scraping it against a stone, we obtain an oily product used for the skin
H(095) the fruit put to macerate in water or milk, after removing the pericarp, gives a kind of conturation called "oräbésh"
H(202) bark used as a soap substitute
H(203) most used lumber: boards serving slate in Koranic schools, carpentry, camel saddles, spoons and ladles, tool handles.,etc.
H(201) Balanites aegyptiaca is considered the most haunted tree by geniuses.
H(013) almond, slightly roasted is used to coat the lips or feet in case of cracking.
H(013) almond slightly roasted, by scraping it against a stone, we obtain an oily product used for the skin
H(095) the fruit put to macerate in water or milk, after removing the pericarp, gives a kind of conturation called "oräbésh"
H(202) bark used as a soap substitute
H(203) most used lumber: boards serving slate in Koranic schools, carpentry, camel saddles, spoons and ladles, tool handles.,etc.
H(201) Balanites aegyptiaca is considered the most haunted tree by geniuses.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali (lregion of Adrar of Iforas)
Vernacular name :
täboraqq. (plur.tiboraghén);