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107 plants found in 10 reference(s)
Abrus precatorius L. subsp. africanus Verdc. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L. subsp. africanus Verdc.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Glycine abrus L.
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(001)
Recipes :
H(001), red painful eyes . Seeds is covered with vaseline. Smoke eyes with the burning seed. Then grind seeds between fingers and put powder in eyes. Use at night only.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
mpitipiti
Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(077)
Recipes :
H(077) to prevent vomiting, one teaspoon of cold water extract of fresh leaves of Acacia tortilis, VO. 2 to 3 times
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
mosu
Acalypha villicaulis Hochst.ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha villicaulis Hochst.ex A. Rich.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(034)
Recipes :
H(034),heart palpitations., fresh or dried roots are chewed or one cup of water bolled with root is taken twice a day.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
chaodabi
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 HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(101)
Recipes :
H(101), excessive menstrual bleeding, One table spoon of water boiled with powdered roots is taken twice a day.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
motswarakgano
Acrotome inflata Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acrotome inflata Benth.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(038)
Recipes :
H(038) uterus pains, root of Acrotome inflata, boiled or soaked in water and VO.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
leatla, seromo (Setswana), tumbleweed (English)
Albizia anthelmintica Brongn. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia anthelmintica Brongn.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 29 g
Author(s) :
Tanaka, J.
Title :
The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095, f), edible gum
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name :
kxaru (Bushman) (Central Kalahari)
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(078), H(137)
Recipes :
H(078) + H(137), body sores including cancer. Sores are washed with the solution of cold water in which bark and roots have soaked.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
monogo
Aloe marlothii A.Berger :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe marlothii A.Berger
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference VM 46
Author(s) :
Moreki, J.C., Petheram R.J. & Tyler L.
Title :
Small-scale poultry production systems in Serowe-Palapye Subdistrict of Botswana. M.Sc.
Proceedings INFPD Workshop, M=Bour, Senegal, Dec. 9-13,(1997)
Symptoms :
V(008)
Recipes :
parasite control, wood ashes of Cassia abbreviata de Senna italica et de Aloe marlothii added to drinking water?cendres dans H2O de boisson
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
sekgophana
Aloe secundiflora Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe secundiflora Engl.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(111), H(171)
Recipes :
H(111) burns, the inner jelly part of the succulent leaves of Aloe zebrina is applied
H(171) diabetes, the leaves are boiled in water and the juice, VO.
H(171) diabetes, the leaves are boiled in water and the juice, VO.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
kgophane (Setswana), variegated aloe (English)
Aloe sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe sp.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference VG 28
Author(s) :
Gabanakgosi K., J. C. Moreki, S. J. Nsoso and C.Tsopito
Title :
Ethnoveterinary Medicine Usage in Family Chickens in the Selected Four Villages of Botswana
Journal of Veterinary Advances, 2(12): 586-594 (2012)
http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=30297
Symptoms :
V(062), V(082), V(105)
Recipes :
Vv(062) coccidiosis, Vv(082) respiratory diseases,. Vv(105) Newcastle disease, fresh leaves of Aloe spp cut into small pieces, added to drinking water or mixed with tobacco
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
mokgwapha / sekgophana (Tswana), burm plant (English)
Aloe zebrina Baker :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe zebrina Baker
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HA 29 g
Author(s) :
Tanaka, J.
Title :
The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095), leaf flesh of Aloe zebrina is squashed and mixed mith other vegetable for soup.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name :
orn (Bushman) (Central Kalahari)
Ammocharis coranica (Ker Gawl.) Herb. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ammocharis coranica (Ker Gawl.) Herb.
Family :
Amaryllidaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(113)
Recipes :
H(113) swollen, painful knees, bulb of Ammocharis is cut into two and half of it boiled in water, then the patient is soothed with it. The other half is fried with nuts of Ximenia americana until it turns black. Small incisions are then made on the swollen knees and the medicine applied onto them.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
esomo, seboka, motu (Setswana), tumble weed (English)
Artemisia afra Jacq. ex Willd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Artemisia afra Jacq. ex Willd.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(082)
Recipes :
H(082) asthma, any part of Artemisia afra is boiled in water
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
lengana (Setswana), african wormwood (English)
Asparagus africanus Lam. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Asparagus africanus Lam.
Family :
Asparagaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(038)
Recipes :
H(038) genital sores and discomforts, root of Asparagus africanus is boiled in water
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
mhalatsamaru (Setswana), wild asparagus (English)
Asparagus exuvialis Burch. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Asparagus exuvialis Burch.
Family :
Asparagaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(091)
Recipes :
H(091) roots and stems of Asparagus exuvialis are used to cure kwashiorkor, decoction of the pieces of stem and root in milk. It is then allowed to cool and given to the child to drink.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
mosokelatsebeng (Setswana)
Asparagus sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Asparagus sp.
Family :
Asparagaceae
Reference VM 48
Author(s) :
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
Title :
Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana
Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012)
http://www.grjournals.com/portals/grjournals/JAPA/Vol2%20Issue6/JAPA-2012-05-303-309.pdf
Symptoms :
V(030)
Recipes :
Vb(030, 8) retained placenta, roots / nodes of Asparagus sp.., (information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name :
mositwasitwane (Tswana), asparagus (English)
Boscia albitrunca (Burch.) Gilg & Gilg-Ben. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Boscia albitrunca (Burch.) Gilg & Gilg-Ben.
Family :
Capparaceae
Reference HA 29
Author(s) :
AFLORA
Title :
AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095), for bushman, leaves are squashed and mixed with othervegetable for soup. Fruit edible.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name :
local name not registered, shepherd's tree (English)
Reference VG 28
Author(s) :
Gabanakgosi K., J. C. Moreki, S. J. Nsoso and C.Tsopito
Title :
Ethnoveterinary Medicine Usage in Family Chickens in the Selected Four Villages of Botswana
Journal of Veterinary Advances, 2(12): 586-594 (2012)
http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=30297
Symptoms :
V(062), V(082), V(105)
Recipes :
Vv(062) coccidiosis, Vv(082) respiratory diseases,. Vv(105) Newcastle disease, fresh leaves of Boscia albitrunca are sun dried and ground into powder or chop fresh leaves, added to drinking water or feeds
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
motlopi/ matoppie (Tswana), shepherd's tree (English)
Reference VM 48
Author(s) :
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
Title :
Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana
Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012)
http://www.grjournals.com/portals/grjournals/JAPA/Vol2%20Issue6/JAPA-2012-05-303-309.pdf
Symptoms :
V(030)
Recipes :
Vb(030, 8) retained placenta, leaves of Boscia albitrunca, remedies are administered either as a decoction or infusion.(information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name :
motlopi (Tswana), shepherd’s tree (English)
Burkea africana Hook. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Burkea africana Hook.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference VM 48
Author(s) :
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
Title :
Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana
Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012)
http://www.grjournals.com/portals/grjournals/JAPA/Vol2%20Issue6/JAPA-2012-05-303-309.pdf
Symptoms :
V(030)
Recipes :
Vb(030, 4) retained placenta, bark of Burkea africanum, remedies are administered either as a decoction or infusion. + soap detergent for 2 informants or salt for 2 informants (information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name :
monato (Tswana), wild syringa (English)
Cadaba aphylla (Thunb.) Wild :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cadaba aphylla (Thunb.) Wild
Family :
Capparaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(004), H(018)
Recipes :
H(004) wound (boil), root of Cadaba aphyllais glowed and pointed at the area where the wound (boil) is likely to develop. The smoke is supposed to perfuse into the wound every time this procedure is followed.
H(018) headache, the root is boiled in water and taken orally
H(018) headache, the root is boiled in water and taken orally
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
monnamontsho (Setswana), leafless cadaba (English)
Capparis tomentosa Lam. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Capparis tomentosa Lam.
Family :
Capparaceae
Synonyms :
Capparis polymorpha Guill. & Pers.
,
Capparis persicifolia A.Rich.
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(098), H(167x), H(201)
Recipes :
H(098) nightmare, H(167x) hallucinations, H(201) evil spirits, plant of Capparis tomentosa is used to ward off It casts away fear and is very strong against witch spells. The roots and stems are soaked in water. For a person suffering from hallucinations, he or she is washed in the solution of the medicine. For those troubled by bad spirits and witches, the medicine solution is sprinkled around the fence of the homestead and houses.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
anawana (Setswana), woolly caper bush (English)
Capsicum annuum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Capsicum annuum L.
Family :
Solanaceae
Synonyms :
Capsicum frutescens L.
Reference VG 28
Author(s) :
Gabanakgosi K., J. C. Moreki, S. J. Nsoso and C.Tsopito
Title :
Ethnoveterinary Medicine Usage in Family Chickens in the Selected Four Villages of Botswana
Journal of Veterinary Advances, 2(12): 586-594 (2012)
http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=30297
Symptoms :
V(062), V(082), V(105)
Recipes :
Vv(062) coccidiosis, Vv(082) respiratory diseases,. Vv(105) Newcastle disease, . fresh leaves of Capsicum annum chopped/ fruits ground, Added to drinking water
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
pherehere (Tswana), pepper/chilli (English)
Cassia abbreviata Oliv. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia abbreviata Oliv.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference VM 46
Author(s) :
Moreki, J.C., Petheram R.J. & Tyler L.
Title :
Small-scale poultry production systems in Serowe-Palapye Subdistrict of Botswana. M.Sc.
Proceedings INFPD Workshop, M=Bour, Senegal, Dec. 9-13,(1997)
Symptoms :
V(008)
Recipes :
parasite control, wood ashes of Cassia abbreviata, Senna italica & Aloe marlothii added to drinking water?
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
monepenepe
Cassia abbreviata subsp. beareana (Holmes) Brenan :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia abbreviata subsp. beareana (Holmes) Brenan
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(171), H(191)
Recipes :
H(191) blood cleansing, root of Cassia abbreviata is ground into a powder, mixed with water and used to wash '’dirty’’ blood. ‘’Dirty’’ blood refers to a situation like during miscarriages. A person that has miscarried is said to have dirty blood and so ought to be cleaned hence the use of this medicine.
H(171) treat diabetes, same receipt
H(171) treat diabetes, same receipt
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
monepenepe (Setswana), long-tail cassia (English)
Cassia italica (Mill.) Spreng. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia italica (Mill.) Spreng.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Senna italica Mill.
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(006), H(008), H(100), H(104), H(126), H(179)
Recipes :
H(126), liver problems indicated by vomiting, upper abdominal pain and loss of appetite liver , ONS., RNS.
H(006),constipation, especially in pregnant women, ONS., RNS.
H(008) bloody diarrhea, ONS., RNS.
H(100), syphlls in both sexes, ONS., RNS.
H(179), backbone and kidney problems, ONS., RNS.
H(104), stomach pains, ONS., RNS.
H(006),constipation, especially in pregnant women, ONS., RNS.
H(008) bloody diarrhea, ONS., RNS.
H(100), syphlls in both sexes, ONS., RNS.
H(179), backbone and kidney problems, ONS., RNS.
H(104), stomach pains, ONS., RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference VG 28
Author(s) :
Gabanakgosi K., J. C. Moreki, S. J. Nsoso and C.Tsopito
Title :
Ethnoveterinary Medicine Usage in Family Chickens in the Selected Four Villages of Botswana
Journal of Veterinary Advances, 2(12): 586-594 (2012)
http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=30297
Symptoms :
V(062), V(082), V(105)
Recipes :
Vv(062) coccidiosis, Vv(082) respiratory diseases,. Vv(105) Newcastle disease, either fresh leaves or roots of Senna italica are chopped. Added to drinking water
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
sebete (Tswana)
Reference VM 46
Author(s) :
Moreki, J.C., Petheram R.J. & Tyler L.
Title :
Small-scale poultry production systems in Serowe-Palapye Subdistrict of Botswana. M.Sc.
Proceedings INFPD Workshop, M=Bour, Senegal, Dec. 9-13,(1997)
Symptoms :
V(008)
Recipes :
parasite control,wood ashes of Cassia abbreviata de Senna italica et de Aloe marlothii added to drinking water?
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
sebete
Cassia italica (Mill.) Spreng. subsp. Italica :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia italica (Mill.) Spreng. subsp. Italica
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Cassia obovata Collad.
Reference VH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.Traditional medicinal plants.
The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
V(008)
Recipes :
Vc(008), goats, bloody diarrhea. ONS., RNS
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Cassia italica subsp. arachoides (Burch.) Brenan :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia italica subsp. arachoides (Burch.) Brenan
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Senna italica subsp. arachoides (Burch.) Lock
Reference VA 29
Author(s) :
AFLORA
Title :
AFLORA on the Web ( http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf)
The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Symptoms :
V(104)
Recipes :
Vc(104), leaves, RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (Kalahari)
Vernacular name :
kam (Bushman) (Kalahari central)
Chenopodium ambrosioides L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Chenopodium ambrosioides L.
Family :
Chenopodiaceae
Synonyms :
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(055), H(098)
Recipes :
H(098) disturbed sleep, ONS., RNS.
H(055),ONS., RNS., enema
H(104) childs, colics , ONS., RNS.
H(055),ONS., RNS., enema
H(104) childs, colics , ONS., RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
motlhatabadimo
Cissus quadrangularis L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cissus quadrangularis L.
Family :
Vitaceae
Synonyms :
Vitis quadrangularis (L.) Wall. ex Wight & Arn.
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201), prevention of witchcraft, ONS., RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
mabohe
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsumara & Makai :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsumara & Makai
Family :
Cucurbitaceae
Synonyms :
Citrullus vulgaris Eckl. & Zeyh.
,
Colocynthis citrullus (L.) Kuntze
Reference HA 29 g
Author(s) :
Tanaka, J.
Title :
The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095), fruit (melon) is one of the most important food items; seeds are pounded in a mortar after roasted.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (Kalahari)
Vernacular name :
n//an:Bushman (Central Kalahari)
Clematopsis scabiosifolia (DC.) Hutch. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Clematopsis scabiosifolia (DC.) Hutch.
Family :
Ranunculaceae
Reference VH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.Traditional medicinal plants.
The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
V(005)
Recipes :
V(005)leg edema. An incision is made on side of lower calf, into which powdered dried roots are applied. This is done only once, but repeated if no effect is observed.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
shwara (Bushman langage)
Combretum erythrophyllum (Burch.) Sond. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Combretum erythrophyllum (Burch.) Sond.
Family :
Combretaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(191)
Recipes :
H(191) blood cleansing, root of Combretum erythrophyllum is ground into a powder and mixed water
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
mokhukhu (Setswana), river bushwillow (English)
Combretum imberbe Wawra :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Combretum imberbe Wawra
Family :
Combretaceae
Reference VM 46
Author(s) :
Moreki, J.C., Petheram R.J. & Tyler L.
Title :
Small-scale poultry production systems in Serowe-Palapye Subdistrict of Botswana. M.Sc.
Proceedings INFPD Workshop, M=Bour, Senegal, Dec. 9-13,(1997)
Symptoms :
V(008)
Recipes :
parasite control, wood ashes of Combretum imberbe added to drinking water?
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
motswere
Commelina diffusa Burm. f. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Commelina diffusa Burm. f.
Family :
Commelinaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(027y)
Recipes :
H(027y) heals the womb after birth. The root of Commelina diffusa is powdered and mixed with warm or cold water and VO.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
kgopo (Setswana)
Commiphora africana (A. Rich.) Engl. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Commiphora africana (A. Rich.) Engl.
Family :
Burseraceae
Reference HA 29 g
Author(s) :
Tanaka, J.
Title :
The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Symptoms :
H(092), H(095)
Recipes :
H(092), the larva of the beetle Diamphidia, from wich San make their arrow poison, feeds exclusirely on these trees
H(095), root edible
H(095), root edible
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (Kalahari)
Vernacular name :
za (Bushman) (Central Kalahari)
Reference VA 29
Author(s) :
AFLORA
Title :
AFLORA on the Web ( http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf)
The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Symptoms :
V(092)
Recipes :
V(092), the larva of the beetle Diamphidia, from wich San make their arrow poison, feeds exclusirely on these trees
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (Kalahari)
Vernacular name :
za (Bushman) (Kalahari central)
Croton gratissimus Burch. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Croton gratissimus Burch.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference VW 01
Author(s) :
Watt, J.M., Breyer-Brandwijk, M.G.
Title :
The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa.E. & S. Livingstone Ltd., Edinburg and London, Second edition, 1457 p., (1962) (partially from the references VM 18, HV 09, HC 26, HL 22, HS 32)
Symptoms :
V(001)
Recipes :
V(001), leaves, infusion, cold, lotion
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Botswana, Kgatha)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Cucumis hirsutus Sond :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cucumis hirsutus Sond
Family :
Cucurbitaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) ulcers, it helps in breaking them open. The roots of Cucumis hirsutus are boiled in water and the medicine given to the patient to drink. When the ulcer breaks, it is further treated with the bark of Peltophorum africanum
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
mukununu (Setswana),
Dicerocaryum eriocarpum (Decne.) Abels. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Dicerocaryum eriocarpum (Decne.) Abels.
Family :
Pedaliaceae
Reference VM 48
Author(s) :
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
Title :
Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana
Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012)
http://www.grjournals.com/portals/grjournals/JAPA/Vol2%20Issue6/JAPA-2012-05-303-309.pdf
Symptoms :
V(030)
Recipes :
Vb(030, 8) retained placenta, roots of Dicerocaryum eriocarpum remedies are administered either as a decoction or infusion., (information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name :
makanagwane (Tswana), large devil’s thorn (English)
Dichrostachys glomerata (Forssk.) Chiov. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Dichrostachys glomerata (Forssk.) Chiov.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 29 g
Author(s) :
Tanaka, J.
Title :
The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095), gum, VO.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name :
oen (Bushman) (Central Kalahari)
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(108), H(187)
Recipes :
H(108), cough H(091) fontanelle, fontanelle stops fiuttering. Causes baby to vomit and bave. One cup of water boiled with dried or fresh roots is taken three times 3 day Roots are fried with pig fat, applied once to top of head
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
moselesele
Dicoma anomala Sond. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Dicoma anomala Sond.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(108), H(104)
Recipes :
H(108), cough.H(104), Cutting pain in the stomach. One hali cup of water boiled with roots is taken twice a day until recovery .
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
tihonya
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(008), H(104)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, H(104) stomach pains, root of Dicoma anomala is boiled in milk and the medicine is used to treat stomach pains and diarrhoea.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
tlhonya (Setswana)
Diospyros mespiliformis Hochst. ex DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Diospyros mespiliformis Hochst. ex DC.
Family :
Ebenaceae
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(004), H(014), H(137)
Recipes :
H(004), large wounds; for wounds: the powder is applied directly on wounds.
H(014), scabies; dried plant is stamped and rubbed onto affected area, left on for some time and then rised off.
H(137), general internal body pains; powdered, dried plant is mixed with fat and massaged onto painful area
H(014), scabies; dried plant is stamped and rubbed onto affected area, left on for some time and then rised off.
H(137), general internal body pains; powdered, dried plant is mixed with fat and massaged onto painful area
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
mathakola
Ehretia rigida Druce :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ehretia rigida Druce
Family :
Boraginaceae
Reference HA 29 g
Author(s) :
Tanaka, J.
Title :
The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) berry of Ehretia rigida are edible.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name :
g//a (Bushman) (Central Kalahari)
Elephantorrhiza burkei Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Elephantorrhiza burkei Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(022)
Recipes :
H(022) pregnant women are massaged with it before giving birth, root of Elephantorrhiza burkei is powdered and used for massaging muscles.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
ntolane (Setswana), sumach bean (English)
Elephantorrhiza elephantina (Burch.) Skeels :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Elephantorrhiza elephantina (Burch.) Skeels
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference VM 48
Author(s) :
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
Title :
Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana
Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012)
http://www.grjournals.com/portals/grjournals/JAPA/Vol2%20Issue6/JAPA-2012-05-303-309.pdf
Symptoms :
V(030)
Recipes :
Vb(030, 8) retained placenta, bulb of Elephantorrhiza elephantina, remedies are administered either as a decoction or infusion. + soap detergent for 2 informants, (information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name :
mositsane (Tswana), elephant foot (English)
Erythrococca trichogyne (Müll. Arg.) Prain var. trichogyne :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Erythrococca trichogyne (Müll. Arg.) Prain var. trichogyne
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(082), H(171)
Recipes :
H(082) asthma., H(171) diabetes, root of Erythrococca trichogyne.is powdered and mixed with water. VO.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
mononyane (Setswana), twin red berry(English)
Euclea divinorum Hiern :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Euclea divinorum Hiern
Family :
Ebenaceae
Synonyms :
Euclea keniensis R.E. Fries
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(004), H(033), H(201)
Recipes :
H(201), give to a man who sleeps with an adulteress who got prenant by a man other than her husband , One teacup of water boiled with powdered roots is taken three tjmes a day
H(033), For women who fail to menstruate, one teacup of water boiled with powdered roots is taken three tjmes a day
H(004) constip.ation , Two cups of water boiled with roots are taken twice a day
H(033), For women who fail to menstruate, one teacup of water boiled with powdered roots is taken three tjmes a day
H(004) constip.ation , Two cups of water boiled with roots are taken twice a day
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
mothakola
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(113)
Recipes :
H(113) root of Euclea divinorum is used as a cure for kidneys. It is boiled in milk and given to the patient to drink.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
motlhakola (Setswana), diamond - leaved euclea (English)
Euphorbia sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Euphorbia sp.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach pain and stomach bloating, one half cup of water boiled with roots of Euphorbia sp., VO.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
monamontso
Evolvulus alsinoides (L.) L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Evolvulus alsinoides (L.) L.
Family :
Convolvulaceae
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(091)
Recipes :
H(091) fontanelle stops fiuttering, dried leves of Evolvulus alsinoides are mixed with vaseline, rubbed onto the head
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
molemowanonyane
Fagara chalybea (Engl.) Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Fagara chalybea (Engl.) Engl.
Family :
Rutaceae
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(020)
Recipes :
H(020), powdered root is either put into incision or burned and the smoke is let to go into the wound
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
ngwevna
Ficus sycomorus L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ficus sycomorus L.
Family :
Moraceae
Synonyms :
Ficus damarensis Engl.
,
Ficus cocculifolia Baker
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(002)
Recipes :
H(002), If a nursing mother cannot get milk out of her breasts 3 cups of cold water extract of stem bark is taken during the day.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
mocbaba
Gomphocarpus fruticosus (L.) W.T. Aiton :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Gomphocarpus fruticosus (L.) W.T. Aiton
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(077), H(126)
Recipes :
H(126) + H(077) to induce vomiting in cases of hepatitis, 1 cup of fresh powdered leaves soaked for 20 minutes, VO.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
motswamaswi
Grewia flava DC. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Grewia flava DC.
Family :
Tiliaceae
Reference HA 29 g
Author(s) :
Tanaka, J.
Title :
The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095), fruit, sweet edible when mature (December-April); fruits also dried, ground and made into beer
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (Kalahari)
Vernacular name :
kxon (Bushman) (Central Kalahari)
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(000), H(109), H(113)
Recipes :
H(000) if a woman gets pregnant while nursing a baby, the baby will get sick, a small cup of H2O boiled with fresh roots, VO. 3 X / Day
H(109) backbone, H(113) kidney pains, 1 cup of water boiled with roots, VO. 3 X / Day
H(109) backbone, H(113) kidney pains, 1 cup of water boiled with roots, VO. 3 X / Day
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
moretlwa, moralwa
Grewia flavescens Juss. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Grewia flavescens Juss.
Family :
Tiliaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(082)
Recipes :
H(082) big sores under the chin, root of Grewia flavescens in decoction in milk, local application
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
motsotsojane (Setswana), rough leaved raisin (English)
Harpagophytum procumbens DC. Ex Meisn. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Harpagophytum procumbens DC. Ex Meisn.
Family :
Pedaliaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(151)
Recipes :
H(151) used to treat high blood pressure, H(113) cramps and H(113) rheumatism, t!ubers of Harpagophytum procumbens are sliced and put in hot water. The mixture is then allowed to settle overnight. The debris is then sieved using a very fine sieve or cloth and the solution is used as medicine.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
sengaparie (Setswana), devils claw (English)
Helichrysum paronychioides DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Helichrysum paronychioides DC.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(082)
Recipes :
H(082) internal sores, plant of Helichrysum paronychioides is boiled just like tea, milk can be added and or sugar to reduce the bitterness. Then drink it cold or whilst hot.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
phate-ya-ngaka (Setswana)
Hermannia guerkeana K.Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Hermannia guerkeana K.Schum.
Family :
Sterculiaceae
Reference VM 48
Author(s) :
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
Title :
Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana
Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012)
http://www.grjournals.com/portals/grjournals/JAPA/Vol2%20Issue6/JAPA-2012-05-303-309.pdf
Symptoms :
V(030)
Recipes :
Vb(030, 8) retained placenta, roots of Hermannia guerkeana, remedies are administered either as a decoction or infusion.(information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name :
moreba (Tswana), hermania (English)
Heteromorpha arborescens (Speng) Cham. & Schltdl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Heteromorpha arborescens (Speng) Cham. & Schltdl.
Family :
Apiaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(091)
Recipes :
H(091) roots of Heteromorpha arborescens are boiled in milk and fed to malnourished children.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
mmuabue, serethe (Setswana), parsely tree (English)
Hirpicium bechuanense (S. Moore) Roessler :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Hirpicium bechuanense (S. Moore) Roessler
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(008), H(104)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, H(104) stomach pains, root of Hirpicium bechuanense is chewed and only the juice are swallowed. Alternatively the root can be ground to powder and soaked in either hot or cold water. The solution is then drunk. It has a bitter taste
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
kgalemela (Setswana)
Hydnora johannis Becc. var. johannis :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Hydnora johannis Becc. var. johannis
Family :
Hydnoraceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(026)
Recipes :
H(026) bulb of Hydnora johannis is boiled either whole or in powdered form in water and used to cleanse the body in general, but most commonly helps with menstrual problems
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
lethole (Setswana))
Hypoxis hemerocallidea Fisch. & Avé-Lall. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Hypoxis hemerocallidea Fisch. & Avé-Lall.
Family :
Hypoxidaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(100), H(113), H(139)
Recipes :
H(100) sexually transmitted diseases, H(113) kidney problems and H(139) aphrodisiac, tuber of Hypoxis hemerocallidea is chopped and put into hot water. It is then left to soak and allowed to cool overnight. The debris is then sieved off and the liquid is VO.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
tshuku-ya-poo (Setswana), african potato (English)
Indigofera flavicans Baker :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Indigofera flavicans Baker
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(199)
Recipes :
H(199) oot of Indigofera flavicans is boiled in water and the mixture taken orally to boost the human
immune system especially of those people whose immune system is compromised by the effects of HIV.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
tshikadithata (Setswana)
Ipomoea sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ipomoea sp.
Family :
Convolvulaceae
Reference HA 29 g
Author(s) :
Tanaka, J.
Title :
The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(004), the leaves are used for wrapping the wounds of circumcision; it is said that the leaves pull out all the pus
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (Kalahari)
Vernacular name :
/iki (Bushman) ((Central Kalahari)
Jatropha erythropoda Pax & K. Hoffm. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Jatropha erythropoda Pax & K. Hoffm.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(006), H(199)
Recipes :
H(006) constipation, tuber of Jatropha erythropoda is chopped and placed in hot water and then left to cool. Half a cup of the medicine is taken in the morning and another one in the evening until one feels the stomach problem is relieved. It can either be used alone or in a concoction with other medicines.
H(199) used to treat rash associated with sexually transmitted diseases and to cleanse the womb.
H(199) used to treat rash associated with sexually transmitted diseases and to cleanse the womb.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
thotamadi (Setswana)
Jatropha zeyheri Sond. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Jatropha zeyheri Sond.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(113)
Recipes :
H(113) cleanse kidneys and intestines, root of Jatropha zeyheri is soaked in water and the medicine is used to cleanse kidneys and intestines.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
seswagadi (Setswana)
Kedrostis foetidissima (Jacq.) Cogn. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Kedrostis foetidissima (Jacq.) Cogn.
Family :
Cucurbitaceae
Reference HA 29 g
Author(s) :
Tanaka, J.
Title :
The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) leaf of Kedrostis foetidissima edible.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name :
chunane (Bushman) (Central Kalahari)
Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth.
Family :
Bignoniaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(100), H(139)
Recipes :
H(100) sexually transmitted diseases., H(139) aphrodisiac for men, fruit of Kigelia africana is boiled with milk.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
moporota (Setswana), sausage tree (English)
Maerua angolensis DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Maerua angolensis DC.
Family :
Capparaceae
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201), ONS., prevention of witchcraft .
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
momketi
Maytenus senegalensis (Lam.) Exell :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Maytenus senegalensis (Lam.) Exell
Family :
Celastraceae
Synonyms :
Gymnosporia senegalensis (Lam.) Loes.
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(046)
Recipes :
H(046), Small twigs and leaves are powdered and boiled with water. One tab)e spoon of the fluid is taken twice a day. The liquid is also rubbed on the chjld's body with corn husks. .
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
motono
Momordica repens Bremek. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Momordica repens Bremek.
Family :
Cucurbitaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(022)
Recipes :
H(022) difficult delivery, root of Momordica repens is powdered and mixed with water. The mixture is used to clean the womb after a difficult birth
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
naka-la-tlou (Setswana)
Moringa oleifera Lam. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Moringa oleifera Lam.
Family :
Moringaceae
Reference VG 28
Author(s) :
Gabanakgosi K., J. C. Moreki, S. J. Nsoso and C.Tsopito
Title :
Ethnoveterinary Medicine Usage in Family Chickens in the Selected Four Villages of Botswana
Journal of Veterinary Advances, 2(12): 586-594 (2012)
http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=30297
Symptoms :
V(062), V(082), V(105)
Recipes :
Vv(062) coccidiosis, Vv(082) respiratory diseases,. Vv(105) Newcastle disease, fresh leaves of Moringa oleifera are sun dried and ground into powder or chop fresh leaves, added to drinking water, mixed with Nicotiana tabacum / feeds or orally
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
moringa (English)
Myrothamnus flabellifolius Welw. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Myrothamnus flabellifolius Welw.
Family :
Myrothamnaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(178x), H(182)
Recipes :
H(178x) stroke,H(182) shingles. Any part of the shoot of Myrothamnus flabellifolius is ground into a
powder and prepared just like tea
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
moswaarula (Setswana), resurrection plant (English)
Nicotiana tabacum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Nicotiana tabacum L.
Family :
Solanaceae
Reference VG 28
Author(s) :
Gabanakgosi K., J. C. Moreki, S. J. Nsoso and C.Tsopito
Title :
Ethnoveterinary Medicine Usage in Family Chickens in the Selected Four Villages of Botswana
Journal of Veterinary Advances, 2(12): 586-594 (2012)
http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=30297
Symptoms :
V(062), V(082), V(105)
Recipes :
Vv(062) coccidiosis, Vv(082) respiratory diseases,. Vv(105) Newcastle disease, leaves of Nicotiana tabacum are harvested fresh, sun dried and ground into powder fresh, added to drinking water /mixed with Moringa oleifera leafmeal
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
motsoko (Tswana), tobacco (English)
Ochna pulchra Hook. f. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ochna pulchra Hook. f.
Family :
Ochnaceae
Reference HA 29 g
Author(s) :
Tanaka, J.
Title :
The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095), fruits roasted and eaten
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name :
kera (Bushman)
Osyris abyssinica Hochst. ex A.Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Osyris abyssinica Hochst. ex A.Rich.
Family :
Santalaceae
Synonyms :
Osyris lanceolata Hochst. & Steudel
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(179)
Recipes :
H(179) kidney pain, powdered roots of Osyris abyssinica, one tea spoon in meat soup, 2 X / Day, since recovery?. Eating meat is not advised
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
morogabali
Otoptera burchellii DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Otoptera burchellii DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(053)
Recipes :
H(053) all parts of the plant are used as medicine for earaches. The plant parts are boiled in water and then oil drops are added to the solution. A few drops are then administered to the ear.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
wa-poo wa-poo, mpingambize (Setswana)
Ozoroa paniculosa (Sond.) R.Fern. & A.Fern. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ozoroa paniculosa (Sond.) R.Fern. & A.Fern.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Reference VM 48
Author(s) :
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
Title :
Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana
Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012)
http://www.grjournals.com/portals/grjournals/JAPA/Vol2%20Issue6/JAPA-2012-05-303-309.pdf
Symptoms :
V(030)
Recipes :
Vb(030, 8) retained placenta, roots of Ozoroa paniculosa, remedies are administered either as a decoction or infusion.(information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name :
monokana (Tswana), resin tree (English)
Pappea capensis Ecklon & Zeyher :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Pappea capensis Ecklon & Zeyher
Family :
Sapindaceae
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(124), H(201)
Recipes :
H(124) epistaxis, poxdered leaves mixed with H2O, drops in nose and the fluid is splashed on center of skull
H(201) prevention of wichcraft, inner part of bark of Pappea capensis is powderer and mixed with cold water and sprinkled on the yard
H(201) prevention of wichcraft, inner part of bark of Pappea capensis is powderer and mixed with cold water and sprinkled on the yard
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
mothatha
Peltophorum africanum Sond. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Peltophorum africanum Sond.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(013), H(078), H(082)
Recipes :
H(013) ulcers, it helps in breaking them open. The roots of Cucumis hirsutus are boiled in water and the medicine given to the patient to drink. When the ulcer breaks, it is further treated with the bark of Peltophorum africanum
H(078) cancer, bark of Peltophorum africanum is ground into powder and mixed with ground bark of Sclerocarya birrea subsp.caffra for the treatment of early cancer
H(082) asthma, bark of Peltophorum africanum is crushed on its own and mixed with hot water
H(078) cancer, bark of Peltophorum africanum is ground into powder and mixed with ground bark of Sclerocarya birrea subsp.caffra for the treatment of early cancer
H(082) asthma, bark of Peltophorum africanum is crushed on its own and mixed with hot water
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
mosetlha (Setswana), weeping wattle (English)
Reference VM 46
Author(s) :
Moreki, J.C., Petheram R.J. & Tyler L.
Title :
Small-scale poultry production systems in Serowe-Palapye Subdistrict of Botswana. M.Sc.
Proceedings INFPD Workshop, M=Bour, Senegal, Dec. 9-13,(1997)
Symptoms :
V(008)
Recipes :
parasite control, wood ashes of Peltophorum africanum added to drinking water?
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
mosetlha
Reference VM 48
Author(s) :
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
Title :
Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana
Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012)
http://www.grjournals.com/portals/grjournals/JAPA/Vol2%20Issue6/JAPA-2012-05-303-309.pdf
Symptoms :
V(030)
Recipes :
Vb(030, 8) retained placenta, roots of Peltophorum africanum, remedies are administered either as a decoction or infusion.(information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name :
mosetlha (Tswana), african wattle (English)
Pergularia daemia (Forssk.) Chiov. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Pergularia daemia (Forssk.) Chiov.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HA 29 g
Author(s) :
Tanaka, J.
Title :
The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095), leaf and stem of Pergularia daemia edible.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name :
murahari (Bushman)
Pergularia extensa (Jacq.) N.E. Br. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Pergularia extensa (Jacq.) N.E. Br.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Synonyms :
Cynanchum cordifolium Retz.
,
Cynanchum extensum Jacq.
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(100), H(137)
Recipes :
H(100), H(137)dos,one half cup of roots boiled with water is taken twice a day before meals.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Phytolacca dodecandra L'Hérit. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Phytolacca dodecandra L'Hérit.
Family :
Phytolaccaceae
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(100), H(101)
Recipes :
H(101), menstration en exesH(100) gono., Gonorrhea with pus disc~ Ad 1. One cup of fresh or dried r)Uzome is taken twice a day Ad 2. One half cup of milk mixed with powdered roots is taken twice a day (1
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
totamadi
Plumbago zeylanica L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Plumbago zeylanica L.
Family :
Plumbaginaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(037), H(137)
Recipes :
H(037) coughs in kids, H(137) sores, roots of Plumbago zeylanica are soaked in water to prepare the medicine.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
masigomabe (Setswana), white plumbago (English)
Polygonum setosulum Hochst. ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Polygonum setosulum Hochst. ex A. Rich.
Family :
Polygonaceae
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(137)
Recipes :
H(137)après accouchement, to relive pains and to 1lfix bIoodl1 in women who just gave birth. One half cup of water boiled with roots and tripe is drunk twice a day.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
moraraIetiapagsdi
Pouzolzia mixta Solms. Laub. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Pouzolzia mixta Solms. Laub.
Family :
Urticaceae
Reference VM 48
Author(s) :
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
Title :
Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana
Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012)
http://www.grjournals.com/portals/grjournals/JAPA/Vol2%20Issue6/JAPA-2012-05-303-309.pdf
Symptoms :
V(030)
Recipes :
Vb(030, 8) retained placenta, root of Pouzolzia mixta remedies are administered either as a decoction or infusion + soap detergent for 2 informants or salt for 2 informants (information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name :
mongololo (Tswana), soap nettle (English)
Psiadia punctulata (DC.) Vatke :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Psiadia punctulata (DC.) Vatke
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Psiadia arabica Jaub. & Spach
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(037), H(082), H(137)
Recipes :
H(037) incessant coughs, H(082) asthma, H(137) sores, roots, branches and leaves of Psiadia panctulata . When preparing for kids, boil in milk and add a little bit of sugar to reduce the bitter taste. If it is an adult that has to use the medicine, it is okay to boil in water and give to the patient to drink when the medicine has cooled.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
masegomabe (Setswana)
Pterodiscus ngamicus N.E. Br. ex Stapf :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Pterodiscus ngamicus N.E. Br. ex Stapf
Family :
Pedialiaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(178)
Recipes :
H(178) heart problems, bulb of Pterodiscus ngamicus is boiled in water
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
pelo-ya-khutsana (Setswana)
Raphionacme velutina Schltr. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Raphionacme velutina Schltr.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, tuber of Raphionacme velutinais used as medicine for diarrhoea in babies. The tuber is sliced into two. One half is roasted, cooled and applied on the baby’s tummy.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
thobokwe (Setswana),
Rhoicissus tridentata (L.f.) Wild & Drummond :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Rhoicissus tridentata (L.f.) Wild & Drummond
Family :
Vitaceae
Synonyms :
Rhoicissus erythrodes (Fresen.) Planch.
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000), distended abdomen in pregnant women and women who bave just given birth. .
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
tagarag
Rubia horrida (Thunb.) Puff :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Rubia horrida (Thunb.) Puff
Family :
Rubiaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(036)
Recipes :
H(036) dizziness, leaves of Rubia horrida are ground into a powder and mixed with water and VO.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
madi-a-phalane (Setswana)
Scadoxus puniceus (L.) Friis & Nordal :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Scadoxus puniceus (L.) Friis & Nordal
Family :
Amaryllidaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(082)
Recipes :
H(082) persistent sores, tuber of Scadoxus puniceus is used to cure persistent sores that do not heal up. Very small pieces of the tuber are used to wash the wound periodically.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
mathubadifhala (Setswana), blood lily (English)
Scadoxus sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Scadoxus sp.
Family :
Amaryllidaceae
Reference VM 48
Author(s) :
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
Title :
Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana
Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012)
http://www.grjournals.com/portals/grjournals/JAPA/Vol2%20Issue6/JAPA-2012-05-303-309.pdf
Symptoms :
V(030)
Recipes :
Vb(030, 8) retained placenta, roots of Scadoxus sp., remedies are administered either as a decoction or infusion. (information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name :
sekaname (Tswana), bloodlilly (English)
Scilla sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Scilla sp.
Family :
Hyacinthaceae
Reference HA 29 g
Author(s) :
Tanaka, J.
Title :
The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095, 2), bulb of kyun, kware, roasted and eaten
H(095), root of g//ama edible
H(095), root of g//ama edible
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name :
kyun, kware , g//ama (Bushman)
Sclerocarya birrea subsp. caffra (Sond.) Kokwaro :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Sclerocarya birrea subsp. caffra (Sond.) Kokwaro
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(078)
Recipes :
H(078) cancer, bark of Peltophorum africanum is ground into powder and mixed with ground bark of Sclerocarya birrea subsp.caffra for the treatment of early cancer
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen.
Family :
Polygalaceae
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(037), H(201)
Recipes :
H(037) tuberculosis, H(201) prevention again witchcraft, ONS, RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Solanum incanum L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Solanum incanum L.
Family :
Solanaceae
Synonyms :
Solanum insanum L.
,
Solanum coagulans Forssk.
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(137)
Recipes :
H(137) genitals, open sores , penal and vulval sores , ONS., RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(018)
Recipes :
H(018) terrible headaches, root of Solanum incanum is cooked with milk and sipped periodically. This is medicine for infants. It cures problems such as terrible headaches, and a condition where by nerves net the head showing signs of abnormality.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
tholwana-e-tona (Setswana), bitter apple (English)
Solanum indicum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Solanum indicum L.
Family :
Solanaceae
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) gonorrhea, one cup of H2O boiled with dried roots of Solanum indicum, Solanum indicum, VO., 3 X / Day
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
tholatholwane
Spirostachys africana Sond. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Spirostachys africana Sond.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference VM 48
Author(s) :
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
Title :
Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana
Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012)
http://www.grjournals.com/portals/grjournals/JAPA/Vol2%20Issue6/JAPA-2012-05-303-309.pdf
Symptoms :
V(030)
Recipes :
Vb(030, 4) retained placenta, bark of Spirostachys africanum remedies are administered either as a decoction or infusion.+ soap detergent + salt for 2 informants (information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name :
morukuru (Tswana), tamboti (English)
Terminalia sericea Burch. ex DC. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Terminalia sericea Burch. ex DC.
Family :
Combretaceae
Reference HA 29 g
Author(s) :
Tanaka, J.
Title :
The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Symptoms :
H(092), H(202)
Recipes :
H(092) leaves are squashed and added to other food items to in creese moisture.
. H(202) Bark is pound and used as dyeing skin
Used as household utensils (digging stick, spear shaft), also as timber; tree provide good shade.
Root is chewed and used as paste; root is long and used as tying hut .
. H(202) Bark is pound and used as dyeing skin
Used as household utensils (digging stick, spear shaft), also as timber; tree provide good shade.
Root is chewed and used as paste; root is long and used as tying hut .
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name :
g/a (Bushman) (Central Kalahari)
Reference VM 48
Author(s) :
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
Title :
Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana
Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012)
http://www.grjournals.com/portals/grjournals/JAPA/Vol2%20Issue6/JAPA-2012-05-303-309.pdf
Symptoms :
V(030)
Recipes :
Vb(030, 6) retained placenta, root bark of Terminalia serecea remedies are administered either as a decoction or infusion. + soap detergent for 2 informants, (information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name :
mogonono (Tswana), silver cluster-leaf (English)
Thamnosma rhodesica (Baker f.) Mendonça :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Thamnosma rhodesica (Baker f.) Mendonça
Family :
Rutaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(137)
Recipes :
H(137) for washing water-filled sores, twigs of Thamnosma rhodesica are pounded to powder, mixed with water and the patient washed with the solution
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
moralala (Setswana)
Tragia okanyua Pax :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Tragia okanyua Pax
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) sexually transmitted diseases, root of Tragia okanyua is powdered, mixed with water and drunk to cure sexually transmitted diseases.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
sebabetsane (Setswana), stinging nettle (English)
Turbina oblongata (E. Mey. ex Choisy) A. Meeuse :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Turbina oblongata (E. Mey. ex Choisy) A. Meeuse
Family :
Convolvulaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(075)
Recipes :
H(075) bulb of Turbina oblogata is an appetizer i.e., creates the desire to eat, particularly to children. It is pounded and soaked in water. Alternatively one can just put it in the food that one intends giving to the child.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
mokatelo (Setswana)
Urginea sanguinea Schinz :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Urginea sanguinea Schinz
Family :
Hyacinthaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) bulb of Urginea sanguinea is chopped into pieces. The pieces are then added to the water that the widow or widower has to bath with. Some of the pieces are then taken along to every place that the widower visits for the first time and added into the food that he/she shall be eating for the first time. This practice shall continue for a period lasting the whole year.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
sekaname (Setswana)
Vangueria sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Vangueria sp.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Reference VW 01
Author(s) :
Watt, J.M., Breyer-Brandwijk, M.G.
Title :
The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa.E. & S. Livingstone Ltd., Edinburg and London, Second edition, 1457 p., (1962) (partially from the references VM 18, HV 09, HC 26, HL 22, HS 32)
Symptoms :
V(033)
Recipes :
Vb(033), ONS., RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (Kgatha)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Vossia cuspidata (Roxb.) Griff. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Vossia cuspidata (Roxb.) Griff.
Family :
Poaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) bring luck, especially to business, grass of Vossia cuspidata is either boiled and mixture applied to the body like a lotion or is burnt like a candle
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
mojakubu (Setswana), hippo grass (English)
Ximenia americana L. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Ximenia americana L.
Family :
Olacaceae
Reference HA 29 g
Author(s) :
Tanaka, J.
Title :
The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Symptoms :
H(095), H(202)
Recipes :
H(095), berry, sour plum of Ximenia americana are edible
H(202) seeds produce an oil which is used as a cosmetic.
H(202) seeds produce an oil which is used as a cosmetic.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name :
g/ubi=/ori (Bushman)
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(068), H(101)
Recipes :
H(068), bilharzia, H(101), in the case of excess blood , ONS., RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(113)
Recipes :
H(113) swollen, painful knees, bulb of Ammocharis is cut into two and half of it boiled in water, then the patient is soothed with it. The other half is fried with nuts of Ximenia americana until it turns black. Small incisions are then made on the swollen knees and the medicine applied onto them.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Ximenia caffra Sond. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Ximenia caffra Sond.
Family :
Olacaceae
Synonyms :
Ximenia americana L. var. caffra (Sond.) Engl.
,
Ximenia americana L. var. tomentosa Engl.
Reference HA 29 g
Author(s) :
Tanaka, J.
Title :
The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095), berry edible; sour plum, VO.
H(202) seeds produce an oil which is used as a cosmetic
H(202) seeds produce an oil which is used as a cosmetic
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name :
g/ubi=/ori (Bushman)
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(027z), H(033), H(034), H(173)
Recipes :
H(027z), H(033), infertility in women, H(034), H(173), H(174), for pregnant women who feel sick, blood problems in bones , purify the blood after symptom, ONS., RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Zehneria marlothii (Cogn.) R. Fern. & A. Fern. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Zehneria marlothii (Cogn.) R. Fern. & A. Fern.
Family :
Cucurbitaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) evil spirits, tubers of Zehneria marlothii are used to chase away evil spirits. They are chopped and placed into cold or hot water. H(201) evil spirits, the solution is used to sprinkle around the house and home to cast away the evil spirits
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
phekolola (Setswana)
Ziziphus mucronata Willd. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Ziziphus mucronata Willd.
Family :
Rhamnaceae
Reference HA 29 g
Author(s) :
Tanaka, J.
Title :
The Central Kalahari Bushmen (|Gui and ||Gana) in Botswana, collected by J. Tanaka from 1966. in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) berry of Ziziphus mucronata are edible
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (central Kalahari)
Vernacular name :
karu (Bushman) (Central Kalahari)
Reference VM 48
Author(s) :
Moreki, J.C., K. Tshireletso and I. C.Okoli
Title :
Potential Use of Ethnoveterinary Medicine for Retained Placenta in Cattle in Mogonono, Botswana
Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2(6):303-309 (2012)
http://www.grjournals.com/portals/grjournals/JAPA/Vol2%20Issue6/JAPA-2012-05-303-309.pdf
Symptoms :
V(030)
Recipes :
Vb(030, 8) retained placenta, roots of Ziziphus mucronata, remedies are administered either as a decoction or infusion. (information presented was obtained from herdboys and stockowners)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (Mogonono village in Kweneng District)
Vernacular name :
mokgalo (Tswana), buffalo thorn (English)
Ziziphus mucronata Willd. subsp. Mucronata :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ziziphus mucronata Willd. subsp. Mucronata
Family :
Rhamnaceae
Reference HS 38
Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(103)
Recipes :
H(103) toothache, bark Ziziphus mucronata subsp.mucronata is boiled in water and the mixture is used for gargling and washing mouth
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
mokgalo (Setswana), buffalo thorn (English)