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97 plants found in 7 reference(s)
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia scorpioides (L.) W.F. Wight
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(008), H(014), H(051), H(166), H(171)
Recipes :
H(008), gum exudates from the tree antidiarrhoeic.
H(166), stem bark extract antiamoebic, H(166) antispasmodic, hypotensive
H(008)childeren, Infusion of fruits for diarrhoea, especially for children
H(004) gums, H(051), powdered fruits used against fevers and as a cure for sore gums and 1005e teeth
H(171)for H(171) diabetes by taking a teaspoonful first thing in the morning. Nubians in southern Egypt believe that diabetic patients may eat as much food rich in carbohydrates as they please withoul risk if they regularly take powdered pods
H(014), Mixture of powdered pods and henna (Lawsonia inermis) leaves made into a plaster is effective against some skin diseases and the irritated parts between toes; the applied plaster must be left to dry for a few days, then washed with cold water.
H(166), stem bark extract antiamoebic, H(166) antispasmodic, hypotensive
H(008)childeren, Infusion of fruits for diarrhoea, especially for children
H(004) gums, H(051), powdered fruits used against fevers and as a cure for sore gums and 1005e teeth
H(171)for H(171) diabetes by taking a teaspoonful first thing in the morning. Nubians in southern Egypt believe that diabetic patients may eat as much food rich in carbohydrates as they please withoul risk if they regularly take powdered pods
H(014), Mixture of powdered pods and henna (Lawsonia inermis) leaves made into a plaster is effective against some skin diseases and the irritated parts between toes; the applied plaster must be left to dry for a few days, then washed with cold water.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt
Vernacular name :
sant; gurti ; shoka masrya, shoka qibttya ; fruit: qarad (Arabic), Egyptian acacia, Egyptian thorn, gum (Arabic) tree (English), acacia d' Egypte, gommier d' Egypte, gommier rouge (local French)
Acacia raddiana Savi :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia raddiana Savi
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference B3 Nord
Author(s) :
Bellakhdar, J.
Title :
Médecine traditionelle et toxicologie ouest-serharienne, contribution à l’étude de la pharmacopée marocaine.
Edition techniques nord-africaines: Rabat. (1978). From reference B5 Nord
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(008), H(037), H(045), H(126)
Recipes :
H(001), gum from the tree is dissolved in water and used to treat occular affections, H(126), jaundice,H(037), pulmonary diseases
H(045), H(004), dried powdered bark disinfectant, for healing wounds
H(008), Seeds, entire or powdered, taken as antidiarrhoeic.
H(045), H(004), dried powdered bark disinfectant, for healing wounds
H(008), Seeds, entire or powdered, taken as antidiarrhoeic.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libia, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
talh; sayal ; hares (Arabic), tamat, tadjdjart, abzac, abser; tihi (Berber) gommier de Tunisia (local French)
Acacia seyal Del. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia seyal Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(104), H(108), H(113)
Recipes :
H(051), H(108), H(113), wood a fumigant for rheumatic pains, to protect women against cold and fever two weeks after childbirth
H(104) Leaves and bark used in treating gastric ulcers
H(113), Gum edible, effective against rheumatism and inflammations of the respiratory system.
H(104) Leaves and bark used in treating gastric ulcers
H(113), Gum edible, effective against rheumatism and inflammations of the respiratory system.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Morocoo
Vernacular name :
seyal; talh; gum: alk (Arabic), tamat ; tefi, talakh, thala (Berber), shittah tree, shittim wood, thirsty thorn (English), arbre à gomme (local French):
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
Vb(095), Pods contain more than 20% proteins and are very nourishing for livestock
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Morocoo
Vernacular name :
seyal; talh; gum: alk (Arabic), tamat ; tefi, talakh, thala (Berber), shittah tree, shittim wood, thirsty thorn (English), arbre à gomme (local French)
Ageratum conyzoides L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ageratum conyzoides L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(006), H(008), H(013), H(018), H(037), H(038), H(051), H(055), H(091), H(100), H(104), H(111), H(113), H(125)
Recipes :
H(104), Decoction of root for abdominal problems, H(135) digestion, H(104) colic
H(004),H(013) , H(038), H(051) , H(091), H(100), H(111), H(113), H(125), Plant H(125) sudorific, antipyretic, tonic, H(099x) stimulant, for fever, ulcers, H(038) uterine problems, , wounds, syphilis, burns, rheumatism, sleeping sicknessRNS.
H(008), H(018), Crushed leaves mixed with water drunk by diarrhoea patients, and rubbed on forehead to treat headache
H(037), Leaves for pneumonia in children, RNS.
H(001), H(006), H(055), leaves, eye lotion, emetic, purgative, RNS..
H(004),H(013) , H(038), H(051) , H(091), H(100), H(111), H(113), H(125), Plant H(125) sudorific, antipyretic, tonic, H(099x) stimulant, for fever, ulcers, H(038) uterine problems, , wounds, syphilis, burns, rheumatism, sleeping sicknessRNS.
H(008), H(018), Crushed leaves mixed with water drunk by diarrhoea patients, and rubbed on forehead to treat headache
H(037), Leaves for pneumonia in children, RNS.
H(001), H(006), H(055), leaves, eye lotion, emetic, purgative, RNS..
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
korink, berqam, borgoman (Arabic), goat weed, bastard agrimony, floss flower (English), agérate, célestine (local French)
Allium cepa L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium cepa L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(007), H(045), H(104), H(171), H(196)
Recipes :
H(007), H(045), H(171), H(196), bulbs are diuretique hypoglycemic, antiscorbutic, antidiabetic, bacteriostatic, antibiotic, intestinal disinfectant in homeopathy
H(001), Dry powder of the onion mixed with honey is locally applied to eyes for protection against cataract; H(004), salt and wine are added to the mixture, it becomes effective against dog bites.
H(001), Dry powder of the onion mixed with honey is locally applied to eyes for protection against cataract; H(004), salt and wine are added to the mixture, it becomes effective against dog bites.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
bassal, besla (Arabic), zalim, baslim, lebsal, tibsal (Berber), azlim (Azalim), onion, (English), oignon (local French)
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(045), H(178)
Recipes :
H(045, 1) antiseptic for mouth infections, H(178, 1) heart diseases, decoction, of green parts of bulb of Allium cepa
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
bassal
Allium sativum L. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium sativum L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(037), H(045), H(053), H(059), H(068), H(091), H(094), H(102), H(107), H(108), H(135), H(152), H(186)
Recipes :
H(007),H(037), H(045), H(059), H(068), H(091), H(094), H(102), H(107), H(108), H(135), H(152), H(186), bulbs are powerful H(068) vermifuge, hypotensive, cholagogue, expectorant, digestive, H(068) anthelmintic, depurative, tonic, general antiseptic; for dysentery, typhoid, plague, intestinal worms, suppository for hemorrhoids, tuberculosis, cough, colds
H(053), drops of bot fat previously cooked with sliced garlic useful in treating otitis
H(053), drops of bot fat previously cooked with sliced garlic useful in treating otitis
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
thoum, toum (Arabic), tiskert, tissert (Berber), garlic (English), ail cultivé; ail commum (local French)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
V(000)
Recipes :
V(000), used in veterinary medicine for multiple purposes, ONS, RNS
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
thoum, toum (Arabic), tiskert, tissert (Berber), garlic (English), ail cultivé; ail commum (local French)
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(151), H(168), H(200)
Recipes :
H(151, 2) hypertension, H(168, 1) memory loss, H(200, 2) microbial infections, chewing fresh bulbs after removing external scales of Allium sativum
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
thawm
Ambrosia maritima L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ambrosia maritima L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104, 4) renal colic, decoction of leaves of Ambrosia maritima, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
damsis
Ammi visnaga (L.) Lam :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ammi visnaga (L.) Lam
Family :
Apiaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(007)
Recipes :
H(007, 1) diuretic, decoction of leaves of seeds of Ammi visnaga, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
khillah
Amomum cardamomum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Amomum cardamomum L.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000, 3) general well-being, fruits of Amomum cardamom, VO
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
habbahan
Apium graveolens L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Apium graveolens L.
Family :
Apiaceae
Synonyms :
Apium decumbens Eckl. & Zeyh.
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(048), H(051), H(091), H(102), H(104), H(113), H(116), H(162), H(179)
Recipes :
H(007), Root, leaves and fruit H(007) diuretic.
H(091), Fruits stimulant, affect the kidneys and bladder
H(162), stimulate urine contractions, Tincture prepared from ripe seeds used to treat urine retention
H(179) renal disorders
H(113), a traditional remedy for rheumatism and arthritis
H(048), H(051), H(102), H(104), H(116) emmenagogue, H(196), Seeds H(104) stomachic, resolvent, H(196) antiscorbutic, H(048) carminative, cholagogue, H(051) febrifuge, H(116) .
H(091), Fruits stimulant, affect the kidneys and bladder
H(162), stimulate urine contractions, Tincture prepared from ripe seeds used to treat urine retention
H(179) renal disorders
H(113), a traditional remedy for rheumatism and arthritis
H(048), H(051), H(102), H(104), H(116) emmenagogue, H(196), Seeds H(104) stomachic, resolvent, H(196) antiscorbutic, H(048) carminative, cholagogue, H(051) febrifuge, H(116) .
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
karafs ; kerefs el-maa (Arabic), kerafess, krafsa (Berber), celery, marsh parsley, smallage ; wild celery (English), céleri ; céleri cultivé; ache des marais (local French)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
V(027x)
Recipes :
V(027x), Fruits stimulate urine contractions and in animaIs abortion.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
karafs ; kerefs el-maa (Arabic), kerafess, krafsa (Berber), celery, marsh parsley, smallage ; wild celery (English), céleri ; céleri cultivé; ache des marais (local French)
Artemisia herba-alba Asso :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Artemisia herba-alba Asso
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
V(039)
Recipes :
V(039), essential oil distilled from the plant used as parasiticide in veterinary medicine.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
shih ; alala ; ghoreird (Arabic), ifsi, zeri, abelbel ; izri ; zezzeri, odessir (Berber), wormwood (English), armoise ; thyn des steppes; armoise blanche (local French)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(007), H(008), H(013), H(018), H(039), H(045), H(048), H(068), H(091), H(099), H(111), H(113), H(116)
Recipes :
H(018),H(037), H(048), H(068), leaves and flowers febrifuge, carmative for stomach, cough and cephalalgia
H(099), leaves and flowers cures nervous troubles and calms the emotions
H(001), used for ophthalmic diseases, H(004) + H(124), enters in mixtures for treating hemorrhagic wounds
H(068), H(091), H(104), H(116), Infusion of flowering branches H(068) vermifuge, emmenagogue, tonic, H(104) stomachic
H(004), H(007), H(111), dry powdered plant for healing wounds and burns, H(007) diuretic;H(037), H(113), infusion for rheumatism, bronchitis
H(008),H(013) , cataplasm of boiled flowers used to ripen and cure abscesses , antidiarrhoeic (Raba t drug market)
H(039), H(045), essential oil distilled from the plant good antiseptic and insecticide
H(099), leaves and flowers cures nervous troubles and calms the emotions
H(001), used for ophthalmic diseases, H(004) + H(124), enters in mixtures for treating hemorrhagic wounds
H(068), H(091), H(104), H(116), Infusion of flowering branches H(068) vermifuge, emmenagogue, tonic, H(104) stomachic
H(004), H(007), H(111), dry powdered plant for healing wounds and burns, H(007) diuretic;H(037), H(113), infusion for rheumatism, bronchitis
H(008),H(013) , cataplasm of boiled flowers used to ripen and cure abscesses , antidiarrhoeic (Raba t drug market)
H(039), H(045), essential oil distilled from the plant good antiseptic and insecticide
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
shih ; alala ; ghoreird (Arabic), ifsi, zeri, abelbel ; izri ; zezzeri, odessir (Berber), wormwood (English), armoise ; thyn des steppes; armoise blanche (local French)
Reference O1 Nord
Author(s) :
Osborn, D.J.
Title :
Notes on medicinal and other uses of plants in Egypt.
Economic Botany, 22, 2, 165 - 177, (1968)
Symptoms :
V(039), V(106), V(138)
Recipes :
V(039, ), farmers fumigate their poultry with smoke of burning sheeh
V(106, ) snake, farmers hang pieces of Artemisia in their homes and pigeon houses to keep snakes away
Vch(138, ) skin diseases , in the Area of Sidi Barrani (coastal) Artemisia is believed to prevent skin diseases if camel eat it
V(106, ) snake, farmers hang pieces of Artemisia in their homes and pigeon houses to keep snakes away
Vch(138, ) skin diseases , in the Area of Sidi Barrani (coastal) Artemisia is believed to prevent skin diseases if camel eat it
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt
Vernacular name :
sheeh
Reference O1 Nord
Author(s) :
Osborn, D.J.
Title :
Notes on medicinal and other uses of plants in Egypt.
Economic Botany, 22, 2, 165 - 177, (1968)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(104), H(106), H(108)
Recipes :
H(006, ) + H(104, ), VO., tea with leaves
H(106, ) snake, farmers hang pieces of Artemisia in their homes and pigeon houses to keep snakes away
H(108, ), leaves are placed beside the nostril (to relive congestion)
H(106, ) snake, farmers hang pieces of Artemisia in their homes and pigeon houses to keep snakes away
H(108, ), leaves are placed beside the nostril (to relive congestion)
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt
Vernacular name :
sheeh
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104, 2) colic in gastrointestinal tract, decoction of flowers of Artemisia herba-alba, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
shihh
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile
Family :
Zygophyllaceae
Synonyms :
Balanites gillettii Cufod.
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(006), H(013), H(014), H(051), H(055), H(056), H(068), H(093), H(100)
Recipes :
H(068) anthelmintic, H(006) purgative,H(013) ,H(014), boils, leucoderma, H(014), herpes, H(068) vermifuge, H(051)paludism, H(055) émeticemetic, H(004) wounds, syphlis, colds, H(108), H(126) liver and spleen problems, aches, H(051) febrifuge
H(068), kernel extracts bave low activity against snail that harbors schistosomal worms
H(006) fruit kernels and fruits mjld laxative
H(093) fruit antidote to arrow poison
H(004) Leaf cleans malignant wounds
H(004) bark fumigant to heal circumcision wound
H(051)paludism root extract for paludism..
H(068), kernel extracts bave low activity against snail that harbors schistosomal worms
H(006) fruit kernels and fruits mjld laxative
H(093) fruit antidote to arrow poison
H(004) Leaf cleans malignant wounds
H(004) bark fumigant to heal circumcision wound
H(051)paludism root extract for paludism..
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
heglig; zaqqoum ; fruits: balah harara (Arabic), taboraq, teisset ; addoua, alo ; fruits: ebora, ibororhen; tugga (Berber), thorn tree, egyptian balsam, zachum oil tree ; desert date, soapberry bush (English), dattier du désert, hagueleg, balanite d r’Egypte (local French)
Boswellia sacra Flueck. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Boswellia sacra Flueck.
Family :
Burseraceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(186)
Recipes :
H(186, 4) expectorant, gum of Boswellia carterii, chewing
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
lubn
Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton
Family :
Apocynaceae
Synonyms :
Asclepias procera Aiton
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
V(000), V(014)
Recipes :
V(000), Decoction of bark and latex used in veterinary rnedicine
Vch(014), Vc(014) latex for scabies of camels and goats
Vch(014), Vc(014) latex for scabies of camels and goats
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo
Vernacular name :
oshar; baranbakh; krenka (Arabic), torcha ; tourza, ngeyi (Berber), apple of sodom, cotton, mudar plant (English), calotrope, arbre à soie, fafetone; pomme de sodome (local French)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(008), H(013), H(014), H(055), H(068), H(082), H(090), H(092), H(100), H(103), H(104), H(113), H(172), H(173), H(186), H(125)
Recipes :
Decoction of bark and latex used H(173) anti-leprosy, forH(014), scabies
Powdered dried leaves H(068) vermifuge in small doses
H(082) dry leaves smoked as cigarettes for asthma
H(092), latex causes serious inflammations and may lead to blindness if it gets into the eyes
H(014), cataplasm of fresh leaves for sunstroke
H(103) latex applied on teeth to loosen them, also for toothache
H(090) leaf extracts cardiotonic
H(055) root emetic, H(186) expectorant
H(008) root bark for dysentery, H(172) elephantiasis, H(100) syphilitic ulcers, H(104) stomachic, H(125) diaphoretic
Powdered dried leaves H(068) vermifuge in small doses
H(082) dry leaves smoked as cigarettes for asthma
H(092), latex causes serious inflammations and may lead to blindness if it gets into the eyes
H(014), cataplasm of fresh leaves for sunstroke
H(103) latex applied on teeth to loosen them, also for toothache
H(090) leaf extracts cardiotonic
H(055) root emetic, H(186) expectorant
H(008) root bark for dysentery, H(172) elephantiasis, H(100) syphilitic ulcers, H(104) stomachic, H(125) diaphoretic
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo
Vernacular name :
oshar; baranbakh; krenka (Arabic), torcha ; tourza, ngeyi (Berber), apple of sodom, cotton, mudar plant (English), calotrope, arbre à soie, fafetone; pomme de sodome (local French)
Reference O1 Nord
Author(s) :
Osborn, D.J.
Title :
Notes on medicinal and other uses of plants in Egypt.
Economic Botany, 22, 2, 165 - 177, (1968)
Symptoms :
H(082)
Recipes :
H(082, ), dry lives are smoked
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt
Vernacular name :
oshaar
Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze
Family :
Theaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000, 3) for diet purpose, infusion of leaves of Camellia sinensis, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
shay akhdar,
Cannabis sativa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cannabis sativa L.
Family :
Cannabaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(092), H(099), H(137), H(139), H(166), H(167), H(210)
Recipes :
H(137) summits of female flowering plants analgesic, H(210 narcotic, H(099) sedative, H(137) anesthetic, H(167) hallucinogenic, H(139) aphrodisiac, H(166) antispasmodic.
H(092) resin bas intoxicating, stimulating in small quantities producing pleasant excitement, passing into delirium and catalepsy if the quantity is increased..
H(092) resin bas intoxicating, stimulating in small quantities producing pleasant excitement, passing into delirium and catalepsy if the quantity is increased..
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Capparis cartilaginea Decne. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Capparis cartilaginea Decne.
Family :
Capparaceae
Reference O1 Nord
Author(s) :
Osborn, D.J.
Title :
Notes on medicinal and other uses of plants in Egypt.
Economic Botany, 22, 2, 165 - 177, (1968)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, ), fruits, RNS..
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt
Vernacular name :
lassaf, kabar
Capparis decidua (Forssk.) Edgew. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Capparis decidua (Forssk.) Edgew.
Family :
Capparaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
V(014)
Recipes :
Vch(014), for scabies in camels, ONS., RNS
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
toundoub, habriga (Arabic), koussoms (Berber)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(006), H(013), H(034), H(037), H(045), H(051), H(068), H(082), H(088), H(103), H(113), H(125), H(137)
Recipes :
H(124) ash of the bark hemostatic, H(088) astringent, H(045) disinfectant for wounds and sores
H(137) green branches analgesic for H(113) rheumatism, H(088) astringent, H(034) cardiac problems,H(013) boils, swellings, H(103) toothache, H(006) laxative, H(125) diaphoretic, H(068) anthelmintic, H(037) cough, H(082) asthma, H(113) inflammation, H(051) fever, H(113) rheumatism
H(137) green branches analgesic for H(113) rheumatism, H(088) astringent, H(034) cardiac problems,H(013) boils, swellings, H(103) toothache, H(006) laxative, H(125) diaphoretic, H(068) anthelmintic, H(037) cough, H(082) asthma, H(113) inflammation, H(051) fever, H(113) rheumatism
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
toundoub, habriga (Arabic), koussoms (Berber)
Capparis spinosa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Capparis spinosa L.
Family :
Capparaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(006), H(007), H(008), H(013), H(026), H(033), H(045), H(048), H(051), H(075), H(086), H(088), H(091), H(095x), H(108), H(109), H(113), H(127), H(139), H(170), H(179), H(186), H(196)
Recipes :
root H(007) diuretic , H(088)astringent , H(091) tonic
H(075) root bark H(075) appetizer , H(088) astringentt
H(127) cataplasm externally applied for spleen troubles
Bark H(007) diuretic, H(088) astringent, H(091)tonic, for H(113) gout and rheumatism, H(006) laxative, H(186) expectorant, for chest diseases
H(008), H(051) Infusion of stem and root bark antidiarrhoeic, febrifuge
H(179) Flower buds and roots renal disinfectants, H(007) diuretic, H(091) tonic for arteriosclerosis as H(007) diuretic and for H(108) chills
H(001) used in compresses for the eyes
Fruits and leaves H(048) carminative, H(139) aphrodisiac
fresh fruits consumed as H(196) antiscorbutic
infusion of fruits for H(109) sciatica and H(170) dropsy; powdered dry fruits mixed with honey, taken first thing in the morning for treating H(109) sciatica and H(108) colds of the back (Rabat drug market)
flower buds H(099x) stimulant, slightly H(007) diuretic and refreshing agent, their decoction taken internally for H(109) sciatica
seeds for H(033) feminine sterility and H(026) dysmenorhoea
crushed seeds forH(013) ulcers, H(086) scrofula and ganglions
H(075) root bark H(075) appetizer , H(088) astringentt
H(127) cataplasm externally applied for spleen troubles
Bark H(007) diuretic, H(088) astringent, H(091)tonic, for H(113) gout and rheumatism, H(006) laxative, H(186) expectorant, for chest diseases
H(008), H(051) Infusion of stem and root bark antidiarrhoeic, febrifuge
H(179) Flower buds and roots renal disinfectants, H(007) diuretic, H(091) tonic for arteriosclerosis as H(007) diuretic and for H(108) chills
H(001) used in compresses for the eyes
Fruits and leaves H(048) carminative, H(139) aphrodisiac
fresh fruits consumed as H(196) antiscorbutic
infusion of fruits for H(109) sciatica and H(170) dropsy; powdered dry fruits mixed with honey, taken first thing in the morning for treating H(109) sciatica and H(108) colds of the back (Rabat drug market)
flower buds H(099x) stimulant, slightly H(007) diuretic and refreshing agent, their decoction taken internally for H(109) sciatica
seeds for H(033) feminine sterility and H(026) dysmenorhoea
crushed seeds forH(013) ulcers, H(086) scrofula and ganglions
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
kabbar ; kabar ; lassaf, assaaf ; asef, shalem, felfel el-djebel ; kronbeiza (Arabic), tailoulout; taybult ; amseilih; tsailaloul, ouailoulou, belachem (Berber), common caper-bush (English), câprier; câprier commun; câprier épineux (local French)
Capsicum annuum L. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Capsicum annuum L.
Family :
Solanaceae
Synonyms :
Capsicum frutescens L.
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(075), H(091), H(094), H(095), H(104), H(139), H(164)
Recipes :
Fruit used mainly as a H(095) condiment, H(091) tonic, H(075) appetizer, H(164) revulsive in aqueous solu tion, H(099) stimulant for gastric secretion, H(139) aphrodisiac
H(164) cataplasm revulsive, H(104) stomachic, antihemorrhoid.
H(164) cataplasm revulsive, H(104) stomachic, antihemorrhoid.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
dar felfel j; felfel glib-el-ttir ; felfel merrakshi ; felfel haar (Arabic), bird pepper, goat pepper, spur pepper (English), piment enragé ; piment d’oiseau; piment de cayenne (local French):
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(091), H(094), H(095), H(104), H(139), H(164)
Recipes :
Fruit a condiment, H(104) stomachic, H(007) diuretic, H(099x) stimulant, H(164) revulsive, H(091) tonic, H(139) aphrodisiac, externally used as H(164) rubefacient, H(094) anthihemorrhoidal in small doses..
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
felfel ahmar;; felfel rumi; felfel haar, felfel helw ; felfel torshi, felfila. (Arabic),: Ifelfel ; chilla (Berber), capsicum, Red pepper, guinea pepper (English), piment des jardins ; piment cultivé; poivre de Guinée ; corail des jardins, poivre d r’lnde; piment, capsique, poivrier long, poivron (local French)
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(209)
Recipes :
H(209, 1) condiment, fruits in powder of Capsicum annum
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
fulful ahhmar
Carum carvi L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Carum carvi L.
Family :
Apiaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(104), H(151)
Recipes :
H(104, 3) colic in gastrointestinal tract, H(151, 1) hypertension, decoction of fruits, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
karawya
Caryophyllus aromaticus L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Caryophyllus aromaticus L.
Family :
Myrtaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(103)
Recipes :
H(103, 2) toothache, buds of Caryophyllus aromaticus are placed on pain site
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
qurunfil
Cassia angustifola Vahl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia angustifola Vahl.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Cassia acutifolia Del.
,
Cassia senna L.
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(006)
Recipes :
H(006, 6) constipation, decoction of leaves of Cassia acutifolia, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
sana makki
Cassia italica (Mill.) Spreng. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia italica (Mill.) Spreng.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Senna italica Mill.
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(006)
Recipes :
H(006) leaflets and pods well-known for purgative effectt
H(001) crushed seeds used for ophthalmic diseases.
H(001) crushed seeds used for ophthalmic diseases.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
senna ; ashreq; senna ghanami, zenina (Arabic), agerger; affelajet (Berber), senna: (English), senné, séné du sénégal, séné de syrie, séné d’Alep, séné du soudan (local French):
Reference O1 Nord
Author(s) :
Osborn, D.J.
Title :
Notes on medicinal and other uses of plants in Egypt.
Economic Botany, 22, 2, 165 - 177, (1968)
Symptoms :
H(108), H(189)
Recipes :
H(108, ), inhalation of smoke from powder of fruit on embers
H(189, ) gall bladder, VO., tea with leaves.
H(189, ) gall bladder, VO., tea with leaves.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt
Vernacular name :
sanna, mekki, samaleika
Cedrus atlantica (Endl.) Carrière :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Cedrus atlantica (Endl.) Carrière
Family :
Pinaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
V(014)
Recipes :
V(014) Tar produced by dry distillation of wood used for dermatitis
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
meddad ; erz, lerz (Arabic), beguoun ; Igdil ; Inguel, Iguengen, Idgel, Iblez, edgeish, abawal, arzaq, larisq (Berber), atlas cedar, atlantic cedar (English), cèdre de l’ atlas; cèdre (local French)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(126)
Recipes :
Oil produced from wood used against H(126) liver affections.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
meddad ; erz, lerz (Arabic), beguoun ; Igdil ; Inguel, Iguengen, Idgel, Iblez, edgeish, abawal, arzaq, larisq (Berber), atlas cedar, atlantic cedar (English), cèdre de l’ atlas; cèdre (local French):
Ceratonia siliqua L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ceratonia siliqua L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008, 3) diarrhea, infusion of fruits of Ceratonia siliqua, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
carob
Chenopodium ambrosioides L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Chenopodium ambrosioides L.
Family :
Chenopodiaceae
Synonyms :
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(002), H(007), H(048), H(051), H(068), H(082), H(091), H(104), H(116), H(135)
Recipes :
Infusion of leaves digestive, carminative, H(099x) stimulant, H(104) stomachic, antiasthmatic
H(082) leaves and young shoots added to soups taken as febrifuge (Rabat drug market), H(002) galactogogue
flowering and fruiting summits H(104) stomachic, H(007) diuretic, H(068) anthelmintic, H(166) antispasmodic, H(068) vermifuge, H(116) emmenagogue.
H(082) leaves and young shoots added to soups taken as febrifuge (Rabat drug market), H(002) galactogogue
flowering and fruiting summits H(104) stomachic, H(007) diuretic, H(068) anthelmintic, H(166) antispasmodic, H(068) vermifuge, H(116) emmenagogue.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
natna ; sianama ; bersiana, zorbeih (Arabic), mkheinza (Rabat drug market) (Berber), mexican tea, worm- seed, mexican goose-foot (English), thé du mexique ; ambroisie; ambroisie du mexique (local French)
Cinnamomum verum J. Presl :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cinnamomum verum J. Presl
Family :
Lauraceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(101), H(104)
Recipes :
H(101, 3) menorrheal pain, H(104, 1) colic in gastrointestinal tract, decoction of barks of Cinnamomum verum, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
qirfah
Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad.
Family :
Cucurbitaceae
Synonyms :
Cucumis colocynthis L.
,
Colocynthis vulgaris Schrad.
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
V(014), V(020), V(039), V(088)
Recipes :
V(014) vetennary preparations used for itch very often contain colocynth; cataplasm of green or dried plant used as a remedy for leukoderma
cataplasm resolvent, H(088) astringent. Hot sap of plant used to cure certain skin diseases of camels
H(020) Decoction of roots mixed with garlic externally used against snake bites
V(020) Sap of unripe green fruits used against scorpion stings
V(039) Dry fruits effective insecticide especially for mites and weevils.
cataplasm resolvent, H(088) astringent. Hot sap of plant used to cure certain skin diseases of camels
H(020) Decoction of roots mixed with garlic externally used against snake bites
V(020) Sap of unripe green fruits used against scorpion stings
V(039) Dry fruits effective insecticide especially for mites and weevils.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
handal; hadaj ; hadja ; hadaq, qittat en-na’am ; dry fruits: sise; seeds: habid, haguellet; merraret el-sekhour, dingel, marhoum ; hedej lehmar (Arabic), tadjellet, alkat; taferzizt; tifersit; ubruzi ; fruit: abur (Berber) colocynth; bitter apple, bitter gourd (English), coloquint; chicotin (local French)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(007), H(020), H(068), H(099), H(100), H(112), H(171)
Recipes :
Fruit pulp H(006) purgative, H(007) diuretic, H(099) antiepileptic, against H(100) gonorrhoea
H(020) garlic added to extract of boiled seeds used against bites of poisonous snakes
Seeds H(068) anthelmintic, H(112) abortive, for H(100) gonorrhoea.
One seed daily, swallowed without chewing, for 21 days, is a useful remedy for H(171) diabetes (Rabat drug market)
H(020) garlic added to extract of boiled seeds used against bites of poisonous snakes
Seeds H(068) anthelmintic, H(112) abortive, for H(100) gonorrhoea.
One seed daily, swallowed without chewing, for 21 days, is a useful remedy for H(171) diabetes (Rabat drug market)
Region :
North AfricaNorth Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
handal; hadaj ; hadja ; hadaq, qittat en-na’am ; dry fruits: sise; seeds: habid, haguellet; merraret el-sekhour, dingel, marhoum ; hedej lehmar (Arabic), tadjellet, alkat; taferzizt; tifersit; ubruzi ; fruit: abur (Berber) colocynth; bitter apple, bitter gourd (English), coloquint; chicotin (local French)
Reference O1 Nord
Author(s) :
Osborn, D.J.
Title :
Notes on medicinal and other uses of plants in Egypt.
Economic Botany, 22, 2, 165 - 177, (1968)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(113)
Recipes :
H(006, ), VO. milk that has stood overnight in a hollowed, dry ground gourd
H(113, ) on the heel, Bedouin tie a slice of fresh green gourd onto the heel
H(113, ) on the heel, Bedouin tie a slice of fresh green gourd onto the heel
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt
Vernacular name :
handal
Reference O1 Nord
Author(s) :
Osborn, D.J.
Title :
Notes on medicinal and other uses of plants in Egypt.
Economic Botany, 22, 2, 165 - 177, (1968)
Symptoms :
V(014)
Recipes :
Vch(014, ), mange, tar extracted from Colocynthis seeds on the mange of camels
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt
Vernacular name :
handal
Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f.
Family :
Rutaceae
Synonyms :
Citrus limonum Risso
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(099), H(108)
Recipes :
H(099, 3) anxiety, H(108, 6) common cold, juice of fruit of Citrus limon, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
laymun
Cladium mariscus (L.) Pohl :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cladium mariscus (L.) Pohl
Family :
Cyperaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104, 1) colic in gastrointestinal tract, decoction of leaves of Cladium mariscus
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
hhalfa
Coffea arabica L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Coffea arabica L.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004, 1) wounds, powder of beans of Coffea arabica, RNS.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
bunn
Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engl.
Family :
Burseraceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037, 1) cough, gum of Commiphora myrrha, chewing
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
murr
Conyza bonariensis (L.) Cronquist :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Conyza bonariensis (L.) Cronquist
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Conyza floribunda Kunth
,
Erigeron floribundus (Kunth) Schults - Bip.
,
Erigeron naudinii (Bonnet) Humbert
Reference F1 Nord
Author(s) :
Fourment, P. & H. Roques
Title :
Répertoire des plantes médicinales et aromatiques d’Algérie.
Documents et renseignements agricoles, Bull. 61. Alger.(1941)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(113)
Recipes :
H(113), H(007), Flowering branches antirheumatic, diuretic, RNS.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libia, Moroco, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
gemliya; hashish el-gabal; zibl el-far, ‘ain el- katkout, halouk baladi (Arabic), fleabane (English), erigère, erigéron ; conyze vulgaire, herbe aux puces (local French):
Coriandrum sativum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Coriandrum sativum L.
Family :
Apiaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(036), H(209)
Recipes :
H(036, 1) dizziness, H(209, 1) condiment, fruits, leaves, powder of green herb of Coriandrum sativum
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
kuzbarah
Cornulaca monacantha Del. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cornulaca monacantha Del.
Family :
Chenopodiaceae
Reference B3 Nord
Author(s) :
Bellakhdar, J.
Title :
Médecine traditionelle et toxicologie ouest-serharienne, contribution à l’étude de la pharmacopée marocaine.
Edition techniques nord-africaines: Rabat. (1978). From reference B5 Nord
Symptoms :
H(126)
Recipes :
H(126), Decoction of leaves used for treatment of jaundice.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libia, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
hadd ; djouri ; shawk ed-deeb (Arabic), tohar (Berber)
Crotalaria aegyptiaca Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Crotalaria aegyptiaca Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
V(092)
Recipes :
V(092), green plant grazed by camels and desert gazelles, poisonous to sheep and goats if grazed in large quantities (Bedouins, Egypt)
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt
Vernacular name :
natash. (Arabic), rattle-box (English), crotalaire (local French)
Cucumis melo L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cucumis melo L.
Family :
Cucurbitaceae
Synonyms :
Cucumis cognatus Fenzl ex Cogn.
,
Cucumis melo L. var. agrestis Naud.
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(068), H(095x), H(135), H(186)
Recipes :
H(186), footstalk of fruit expectorant, H(055) emetic
seeds H(068) vermifuge, H(135) digestive, H(095x) refrigerant, H(037) antitussive
seeds H(068) vermifuge, H(135) digestive, H(095x) refrigerant, H(037) antitussive
Region :
North AfricaNorth Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
‘aggour; feggous, bettikha; qawoun, sham~am; yaqtin, bittikh (Arabic), tarrhsimte, afqous, bambous (Berber), melon, musk melon (English), melon; musk melon (local French):
Cucurbita pepo L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cucurbita pepo L.
Family :
Cucurbitaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(068), H(078)
Recipes :
Embryo of the seed contains an isoprenoid compound which bas remarkable antihelminthoid properties, capable of arresting cell division at metaphase and can be used to combat H(078) cancer in cases of hypertrophy of the prostate gland
Seeds H(068) anthelmintic; fresh peeled seeds H(068) vermifuge in association with a purgative
Seeds H(068) anthelmintic; fresh peeled seeds H(068) vermifuge in association with a purgative
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
qar’a; qrei’a; qar’a maghrabi, qar’a rumi ; qar’a hamra, lehshash, lekshash; kabouia, kouaba, djirouad (Arabic), kabéoualen, sagadon (Berber), pumpkin, gourd. (English), citrouille; potiron; giraumon; courgette (local French)
Cuminum cyminum L. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Cuminum cyminum L.
Family :
Apiaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(002), H(007), H(048), H(088), H(099), H(104), H(108), H(116), H(125), H(166)
Recipes :
Fruits efficient in the treatment of severe H(104) colic; infusion of fruits assure easy H(135) digestion, H(099x) stimulant, colds and body H(051) temperature, H(166) antispasmodic, H(099) antihysteric, H(088) astringent, H(007) diuretic. Seeds carminative, H(125) sudorific, H(002) galactogogue, H(116) emmenagogue, H(104) stomachic, used as a cataplasm on the nape of the neck for the treatment of H(053) mump.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
kemmoun (Arabic), acham, Ichammen ; Ichoumane, azcar. bnglish: cumin (Berber), cumin (local French)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
V(000)
Recipes :
V(000), used in veterinary medicine.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
kemmoun (Arabic), acham, Ichammen ; Ichoumane, azcar. bnglish: cumin (Berber), cumin (local French)
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(104), H(209)
Recipes :
H(104, 1) colon colic, H(209, 1) condiment, fruits of Cuminum cyminum, powder, decoction, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
kammun
Cymbopogon proximus (Hochst. ex A. Rich) Stapf. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cymbopogon proximus (Hochst. ex A. Rich) Stapf.
Family :
Poaceae
Synonyms :
Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.) Spreng. subsp. proximum (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) Maire & Weiller
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(048), H(051), H(088), H(104), H(108), H(113), H(116), H(125), H(151), H(171)
Recipes :
Dried tufts of plant burnt and fumes inhaled against influenza and some neurotic diseases, or tufts soaked in water for one week and the cold infusion is drunk
decoction of the lower part of the plant (without the flowers) for H(104) colic and fever; decoction of a mixture of the plant and A mbrosia maritima used for H(171) diabetes
Infusion of leaves H(007) diuretic, H(104) stomachic, lower the blood pressure (Cairo drug market)
plant infusion H(007) diuretic, H(116) , H(088) commetringent, H(048) carminative, H(125) sudorific, H(113) antirheumatic, infusion de fleurs H(051) fébrifuge
decoction of the lower part of the plant (without the flowers) for H(104) colic and fever; decoction of a mixture of the plant and A mbrosia maritima used for H(171) diabetes
Infusion of leaves H(007) diuretic, H(104) stomachic, lower the blood pressure (Cairo drug market)
plant infusion H(007) diuretic, H(116) , H(088) commetringent, H(048) carminative, H(125) sudorific, H(113) antirheumatic, infusion de fleurs H(051) fébrifuge
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya
Vernacular name :
half barr; adkhar, azkhar (Arabic), camel’s hay (English)
Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.) Spreng. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.) Spreng.
Family :
Poaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051), Infusion of flowers febrifuge
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
lemmad ; hashma ; Idkhir; mahareb; tibn makkah; haliet makkah; sha’ret et-trab (Arabic), tiberrimt (Berber), camel’s hay, scenanth, geranium grass (English), schoenanthe; scoenanthe officinal ; jonc aromatique ; otronnelle, Jonc odorant, paille de la mecque: (local French)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
V(004)
Recipes :
Vch(004), cataplasm for wounds of camels.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
lemmad ; hashma ; Idkhir; mahareb; tibn makkah; haliet makkah; sha’ret et-trab (Arabic), tiberrimt (Berber), camel’s hay, scenanth, geranium grass (English), schoenanthe; scoenanthe officinal ; jonc aromatique ; otronnelle, Jonc odorant, paille de la mecque: (local French)
Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.
Family :
Poaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(037), H(045), H(095x), H(116), H(125), H(162x), H(179)
Recipes :
decoction of rhizomes for H(179) renal and urinary troubles, depurative, H(116) emmenagogue, H(007) diuretic, refreshing agent, H(125) sudorific, H(193) emollient, for H(037) cough; used for supression of H(162x) urine and vesical calculus, for purifying the blood, H(045) disinfectant, H(045) vulnerary
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
endjil ; nigil ; moddad ; nedjem; Rjel leghrab, kar’a leghrab ; ndjil, nadjir, zabak, kezmir, tsil, Raifa, ‘akresh (Arabic), tizmit; affer, agesmir; tagamait, Imelzi, haffar, toungane, agouzinir, aoukeraz, almès (Berber), bermuda grass, dog’ s-tooth- grass, scutch-grass (English), gros chiendent ; herbe du ber- mudes ; chiendent pied de poule; chiendent d’Italie ; dactyle (local French)
Cyperus esculentus L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cyperus esculentus L.
Family :
Cyperaceae
Synonyms :
Cyperus aureus Tenore
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(002), H(038), H(082), H(095x), H(139), H(193)
Recipes :
H(038) tubers spermatogenic, H(139) aphrodisiac, H(002) galactogogue, pectoral, H(193) emollient, H(095) highly nutritious
H(193) fixed oil from tubers effective emollient for inflamed breasts of suckling mother
H(095x)refreshing beverage prepared from crushed tubers soaked in water
H(193) fixed oil from tubers effective emollient for inflamed breasts of suckling mother
H(095x)refreshing beverage prepared from crushed tubers soaked in water
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
habb el-’aziz; habb el-zalam; felfel es- sudan ; soqqait barari, soqqait (Arabic), earth almond, edible cyperus, rush-nut (English), souchet comestible; amande de terre (local French)
Cyperus longus L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cyperus longus L.
Family :
Cyperaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(198y)
Recipes :
H(198y, 1) decreasing hair growth, leaves of Cyperus longus, powder, RNS.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
su’d
Cyperus papyrus L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cyperus papyrus L.
Family :
Cyperaceae
Reference T1 Nord
Author(s) :
Tackholm, V. & M. Drar
Title :
Flora of Egypt, vol. 2.
Bull. Fac. Sci. Fouad 1 Univ. 28. (1950)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013)
Recipes :
H(004),H(013) , Ash of plant checks malignant u!cers from spreading in the mouth or elsewhere; if plant is macerated iIl viIlegar and burnt, the ash heals wounds
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
bardi ; qasab el-bardi (Arabic), papyrus, nile papyrus, paper reed (English), papyrus, jonc du nil, papier du nil, souchet à papier (local French)
Cyperus rotundus L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cyperus rotundus L.
Family :
Cyperaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(008), H(020), H(048), H(068), H(088), H(091), H(095), H(099), H(104), H(116), H(125), H(135), H(139), H(179)
Recipes :
Tubercles contain an essential oil used as aromatic H(104) stomachic in nervous gastralgia, dyspepsia, diarrhoea, emmenagogue, sedative, anaIgesic in dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, chronic metritis, H(007) diuretic, carminative, H(099x) stimulant, a col- ic remedy and to remove renal calculi, tonic, aphrodisiac, to increase the body weight, H(068) anthelmintic, analeptic, condiment, H(104) stomachic; in fresh state diaphoretic, H(088) astringent, for scorpion stings H(020)
decoction of tubercles H(125) diaphoretic
infusion of tubers used for H(104) intestina pains.
decoction of tubercles H(125) diaphoretic
infusion of tubers used for H(104) intestina pains.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
sa’ad el-homar; saal; sa’ad; se’d; Zibl el-ma’iz; burbeit, dis ; tara (Arabic), azdjmir; taselbou (Berber), nut-grass (English), souchet rond (local French)
Datura stramonium L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Datura stramonium L.
Family :
Solanaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(018), H(037), H(082), H(099), H(137), H(139)
Recipes :
H(082) leaves used in fumigations and in cigarettes to ease asthma attacks
dried leaves smoked as cigarettes for the treatment of asthma, H(099) sedative, H(137) anesthetic
also smoked as cigarettes, alone or mixed with Atropa and Hyoscyamus, to act as H(166) antispasmodic, H(082) antiasthmatic, H(099) sedative, for H(108) coughs and H(018) violent headaches
fresh or dry seeds enter in H(139) aphrodisiac mixtures, similar to Atropa in action and toxicity.
dried leaves smoked as cigarettes for the treatment of asthma, H(099) sedative, H(137) anesthetic
also smoked as cigarettes, alone or mixed with Atropa and Hyoscyamus, to act as H(166) antispasmodic, H(082) antiasthmatic, H(099) sedative, for H(108) coughs and H(018) violent headaches
fresh or dry seeds enter in H(139) aphrodisiac mixtures, similar to Atropa in action and toxicity.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
shedjret el-janna; tatura ; nefir; datura, semm el-far ; djahnama, messekra; shedjret el-jemel; iruit: djouza matel; seeds: habb el-ioua (Arabic), tabourzigt, tidiua (Berber) thorn-apple ; devil’s apple, devil’s trumpet . frech: datura (English), stramoine ; pomme épineuse ; herbe aux sorcières ; pomme du diable, endormie (local French)
Dryopteris filix-mas (L.) Schott :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Dryopteris filix-mas (L.) Schott
Family :
Dryopteridaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
V(068)
Recipes :
Vo(068), rhizome in veterinary medicine for distomatosis of sheep.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt , Morocoo
Vernacular name :
sarkhas; shurud (Arabic), Ifilkou, aoutem, afersiou (Berber), male fern, male polypody (English), fougère mâle (local French)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(048), H(068), H(109), H(113)
Recipes :
Rhizome H(068) anthelmintic, used for taenia
young fronds H(048) calmative, their tincture used by rubbing for H(113) rheumatism, H(109) sciatica, cramps, H(048) lumbago,H(037) cough.
young fronds H(048) calmative, their tincture used by rubbing for H(113) rheumatism, H(109) sciatica, cramps, H(048) lumbago,H(037) cough.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
sarkhas; shurud (Arabic), Ifilkou, aoutem, afersiou: (Berber), male fern, male polypody (English), fougère mâle (local French)
Eclipta prostrata (L.) L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Eclipta prostrata (L.) L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk.
Reference K2 Nord
Author(s) :
Keys, J. D.
Title :
Chinese Herbs, their Botany, Chemistry and Pharmaco- dynamics.
Charles E. Tuttle Company: Rutland, Vermont, and Tokyo. (1976)
Symptoms :
H(088), H(124)
Recipes :
H(088), entire plant is astringent, H(124) hemostatic. Juice of fresh herb applied to scalp to promote hair growth; taken internally it blackens the hair and beard
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libia, Moroco, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
suweid; hashish el-faras, sa’aet el-naqa (Arabic), fa!se daisy (English), eclipte droite (local French)
Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn.
Family :
Poaceae
Reference K2 Nord
Author(s) :
Keys, J. D.
Title :
Chinese Herbs, their Botany, Chemistry and Pharmaco- dynamics.
Charles E. Tuttle Company: Rutland, Vermont, and Tokyo. (1976)
Symptoms :
H(026), H(175)
Recipes :
H(175), grass is used to strap broken limbs
Infusion eases vaginal bleeding
Infusion eases vaginal bleeding
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt, Libia
Vernacular name :
negil (Arabic), wire-grass, goose-grass (English)
Foeniculum vulgare Mill. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Foeniculum vulgare Mill.
Family :
Apiaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104, 2) colic in gastrointestinal tract, fruits of Foeniculum vulgare, decoction, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
shamar
Glycyrrhiza glabra L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Glycyrrhiza glabra L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(104), H(113)
Recipes :
H(113, 4) anti-inflammatory, H(008, 3) + H(104, 3) peptic ulcer, moistened powder of roots of Glyccyrrhiza glabra in a gauze, then diluted with H2O
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
erq sus,
Heliotropium bacciferum Forssk. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Heliotropium bacciferum Forssk.
Family :
Boraginaceae
Synonyms :
Heliotropium undulatum Vahl
Reference B3 Nord
Author(s) :
Bellakhdar, J.
Title :
Médecine traditionelle et toxicologie ouest-serharienne, contribution à l’étude de la pharmacopée marocaine.
Edition techniques nord-africaines: Rabat. (1978). From reference B5 Nord
Symptoms :
H(003), H(005), H(013)
Recipes :
H(013), H(003) boils, sprains, contusions, H(005) oedema, and swellings of all kinds, plasters from dried, powdered leaves used for abscesses,
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libia, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
sedjra tenshama, sga’a, medeb (Arabic), lebalig, lehbaliya (Berber)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
V(014)
Recipes :
V(014) plasters used for anti-scabies preparations in veterinary medicine.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
sedjra tenshama, sga’a, medeb (Arabic), lebalig ; lehbaliya (Berber)
Hibiscus sabdariffa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Hibiscus sabdariffa L.
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(151), H(200)
Recipes :
H(151, 36) hypertension, H(200, 1) antimicrobial, decoction or infusion of flowers of Hibiscus sabdariffa, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
karkareeh
Hordeum vulgare L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Hordeum vulgare L.
Family :
Poaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104, 2) renal colic, H(104, 1) colon problems, decoction of beans of Hordeum vulgare
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
sha’ir
Hyphaene thebaica (L.) Mart. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Hyphaene thebaica (L.) Mart.
Family :
Arecaceae
Reference O1 Nord
Author(s) :
Osborn, D.J.
Title :
Notes on medicinal and other uses of plants in Egypt.
Economic Botany, 22, 2, 165 - 177, (1968)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(104), H(178)
Recipes :
H(006, ) + H(104, ), VO., drink from pulverized fruits
H(178, ) for strengthening the heart
H(178, ) for strengthening the heart
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt
Vernacular name :
doam, dom-palm (Arabic), ginger bread tree (English)
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(090), H(104), H(151)
Recipes :
H(090, 1) cardiotonic, H(104, 1) dyspepsia, H(151, 2) hypertension, decoction, entire fruits, powder of Hyphaene thebaica, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
doum
Juniperus phoenicea L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Juniperus phoenicea L.
Family :
Cupressaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(008), H(014), H(045), H(099), H(104), H(113), H(116)
Recipes :
H(008) Hot infusion of leaves for children's diarrhoea and H(099) sedative for H(104) abdominal pains
Dry powdered leaves used to cure mild dermal inflammations, especially for babies, dialator for H(162) urinary tract, H(006) laxative, H(104) intestinal disinfectant (Algiers drug market)
leaves H(116) emmenagogue
H(022) help during childbirth by increasing the contractions oi uterus, H(008) antidiarrhoeic.
Dry powdered leaves used to cure mild dermal inflammations, especially for babies, dialator for H(162) urinary tract, H(006) laxative, H(104) intestinal disinfectant (Algiers drug market)
leaves H(116) emmenagogue
H(022) help during childbirth by increasing the contractions oi uterus, H(008) antidiarrhoeic.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
‘ar’ar ; djineda (Arabic), zimeba, aifz (Berber), phoenician juniper ; (English): see note under local French)names. genévrier rouge, fausse sabine (local French).
mistakenly called phoenician juniper or genévrier de phénicie, as linnaeus meant by “phoenicea” red, and not phoenicia
Lactuca sativa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Lactuca sativa L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(048), H(139), H(193)
Recipes :
In homeopathy, a tincture extracted from the whole plant is used in treatment of H(139) impotence; symbol of fertility in Ancient Egypt
leaves H(193) emollient, H(048) carmative, a valuable source of iron and vitamine
Seed oil aphrodisiac H(139)
leaves H(193) emollient, H(048) carmative, a valuable source of iron and vitamine
Seed oil aphrodisiac H(139)
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
khass ; mesiouka, harouka (Arabic), common lettuce (English), laitue cultivée (local French)
Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley
Family :
Cucurbitaceae
Synonyms :
Lagenaria vulgaris Ser.
,
Cucurbita lagenaria L.
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(068)
Recipes :
Rind of mature fruit H(007) diuretic
H(095) juice of the whitish-green fruit js much ap- preciated for its thirst-quenching qualities
H(068) fresh peeled seeds mixed wjth honey is H(068) anthelmintic
H(095) juice of the whitish-green fruit js much ap- preciated for its thirst-quenching qualities
H(068) fresh peeled seeds mixed wjth honey is H(068) anthelmintic
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
qar’a tawil ; dubb’a ; qar’a dubba, qar’a duruf ; qar’a aslawiya (Arabic), qer’aa, qer’aa beida, qer’aa gardousi, qer’aa medwen, qer’aa el-leben (Rabat drug market), takhsait, ouowi, laqttine, tafe- qeloujla (Berber), bottle gourd, calabash cucumber (English), calebasse ; calebasse d’urope, bouteille, congourde, gourde (local French):
Lawsonia inermis L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Lawsonia inermis L.
Family :
Lythraceae
Synonyms :
Lawsonia alba Lam.
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(039), H(045), H(088), H(111), H(113), H(173)
Recipes :
Leaves H(088) astringent, H(045) antiseptic, H(045) vulnerary, for H(004) wounds and H(111) burns, used in the preparation of numerous eye lotions H(001) and H(113) antirheumatic liniments, for H(173) leprosy
flowers insecticide H(039)
flowers insecticide H(039)
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
henna (flower= faghia) (Arabic), hamella, rhanni, diabé, foudeoum, lalle (Berber), henna, egyptian priver, alcanna, camphire (English), henné, ; alcann (local French)
Lepidium sativum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Lepidium sativum L.
Family :
Brassicaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(002), H(013), H(033), H(037), H(048), H(091), H(095), H(100), H(108), H(139), H(164), H(186), H(196)
Recipes :
Fresh plant eaten as H(196) antiscorbutic, H(095) nourishing, condiment
H(091) seeds tonique, H(139) aphrodisiac, H(186) aclive expeclorant, pulmonary H(099x) stimulant
crushed seeds mixed wjth honey or bot milk is taken for H(037) cough, tuberculosis, H(108) colds, pulmonary diseases, H(033) sterility, H(100) syphilis; also as a H(091) tonic, H(048) carminative, H(002) galactogogue
flour from seeds enter in the composition of H(164) revulsive, cataplasms against H(037) bronchitis and whitlow
cataplasm of seeds used to healH(013) scrofulous ulcers
crushed seeds mixed with olive oil used as massage for H(091) rachitis
H(091) seeds tonique, H(139) aphrodisiac, H(186) aclive expeclorant, pulmonary H(099x) stimulant
crushed seeds mixed wjth honey or bot milk is taken for H(037) cough, tuberculosis, H(108) colds, pulmonary diseases, H(033) sterility, H(100) syphilis; also as a H(091) tonic, H(048) carminative, H(002) galactogogue
flour from seeds enter in the composition of H(164) revulsive, cataplasms against H(037) bronchitis and whitlow
cataplasm of seeds used to healH(013) scrofulous ulcers
crushed seeds mixed with olive oil used as massage for H(091) rachitis
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
reshad ; seeds: habb er-reshad ; horf ; tseffa, qerfa, ha]f (Arabic), belacheqine (Berber), garden cress, tongue-grass (English), cresson alénois ; cressonnette ; passerage cu(tivé, cresson des jardins (local French)
Leptadenia pyrotechnica (Forssk.) Decne. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Leptadenia pyrotechnica (Forssk.) Decne.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Synonyms :
Leptadenia spartium Wight & Arn.
Reference B3 Nord
Author(s) :
Bellakhdar, J.
Title :
Médecine traditionelle et toxicologie ouest-serharienne, contribution à l’étude de la pharmacopée marocaine.
Edition techniques nord-africaines: Rabat. (1978). From reference B5 Nord
Symptoms :
H(006), H(007), H(162)
Recipes :
Branches H(007) diuretic; infusion of branches used for retention of urine and to help expel uroliths (Bedouins, Egypt).
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libia, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
markh; assabay; kalenba (Arabic), titarek; kizzen, kanouri (Berber)
Lupinus albus L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Lupinus albus L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(045)
Recipes :
H(045, 2) antiseptic for skin, powder of seeds of Lupinus albus, RNS.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
turmes murr,
Maerua crassifolia Forssk. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Maerua crassifolia Forssk.
Family :
Capparaceae
Synonyms :
Maerua rigida R. Br.
Reference B3 Nord
Author(s) :
Bellakhdar, J.
Title :
Médecine traditionelle et toxicologie ouest-serharienne, contribution à l’étude de la pharmacopée marocaine.
Edition techniques nord-africaines: Rabat. (1978). From reference B5 Nord
Symptoms :
H(004), H(012), H(014), H(018), H(051), H(103)
Recipes :
Infusion of leaves for intestinal diseases H(104). Decoction of leaves and bark febrifuge H(051), for cephalalgia H(018), toothache H(103), infected hairy skinsH(014) . Mixture of powdered leaves with henna leaves (Lawsonia inermis) and fat used for rapid healing of wounds and sores H(004); cataplasm of this mixture reduces pain of bone fracturesH(012)) and aching parts of the body..
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libia, Morocoo
Vernacular name :
sarkh ; sarha, sarah; mordjan (Arabic), adjar, atil ; arkerma, adjem, tereri, tatil ; tagart; arkenu (Berber)
Matricaria recutita L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Matricaria recutita L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(045), H(098), H(104)
Recipes :
H(037, 1) cough, H(045, 1) antiseptic for skin, H(098, 1) insomnia, H(104, 1) colon colic; decoction, powder of Matricaria recutita, RNS.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
babunag
Myristica fragrans Houtt :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Myristica fragrans Houtt
Family :
Myristicaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(209)
Recipes :
H(209, 1) condiment, powder of seeds of Myristica fragrans, RNS.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
gawz et tib
Nerium oleander L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Nerium oleander L.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
V(013)
Recipes :
V(013), pounded dry leaves for ulcers in animaIs.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
defla; ward el-homar (Arabic), alili; anini, ariri (Berber), oleander (English), laurier-rose; oleandre (local French)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(014), H(039), H(051), H(078), H(090), H(092), H(100), H(112)
Recipes :
Plant poisonous and not used orally. Infusion of plant H(112) abortive
macerated leaves forH(014) itch and fall of hair; fresh leaves applied to H(078) tumors
lotion or soap made by mixing wood ash with olive oil used forH(014) itch
decoction of leaves and bark H(100) antisyphilitic
H(092) leaves general paralyzing and toxic agent by contact or ingestion, hence used as H(039) iinsecticide
H(093) decoction of plant antipoison
H(103) decoction of leaves used as a gargle to strengthen teeth and gum and as nose drops for children (Algiers drug market)
extracts of plant show cardiotonic activity H(090)
H(051) infusion of flowers febrifuge.
macerated leaves forH(014) itch and fall of hair; fresh leaves applied to H(078) tumors
lotion or soap made by mixing wood ash with olive oil used forH(014) itch
decoction of leaves and bark H(100) antisyphilitic
H(092) leaves general paralyzing and toxic agent by contact or ingestion, hence used as H(039) iinsecticide
H(093) decoction of plant antipoison
H(103) decoction of leaves used as a gargle to strengthen teeth and gum and as nose drops for children (Algiers drug market)
extracts of plant show cardiotonic activity H(090)
H(051) infusion of flowers febrifuge.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
defla; ward el-homar (Arabic), alili; anini, ariri (Berber), oleander (English), laurier-rose; oleandre (local French)
Nigella sativa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Nigella sativa L.
Family :
Ranunculaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(138), H(209)
Recipes :
H(138, 2) immuno-stimulant, H(209, 2) condiment, powder, entire seeds of Nigella sativa
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
habbet el barakah
Nitraria tridentata Desf. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Nitraria tridentata Desf.
Family :
Nitrariaceae
Synonyms :
Nitraria retusa (Forssk.) Asch.
Reference O1 Nord
Author(s) :
Osborn, D.J.
Title :
Notes on medicinal and other uses of plants in Egypt.
Economic Botany, 22, 2, 165 - 177, (1968)
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171, ), VO., tea with leaves.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt
Vernacular name :
ghardaq
Ocimum basilicum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ocimum basilicum L.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(002), H(006), H(037), H(048), H(051), H(056), H(078), H(094), H(104), H(108), H(007), H(008), H(014), H(048), H(078), H(091), H(094), H(100), H(104), H(126), H(127), H(166)
Recipes :
Plant for H(051) fever,H(037) cough, H(056) worms, H(104) stomach complaints, H(163) gout, H(078) tumors of the eye, as ointment for sclerosis of H(127) spleen and H(126) liver
twigs for stomach H(078) cancer as bot bath. Leaves or flowering summits H(104) gastric H(166) antispasmodic, H(104) stomachic, H(091)tonic, H(048) carminative, H(002) galactogenic
infusions recommended for H(108) sinusitis, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(104) stomach troubles, H(099x) stimulant, H(007) diuretic
H(014) leaves for skin diseases, H(087) nasal douche, fungus infections, cataplasm for H(078) tumors
Flowers H(048) carminative, H(007) diuretic, H(099x) stimulant, demulcent
Infusion of seeds for H(100) gonorrhoea, H(008) dysentery, H(008) chronic diarrhoea, H(006)constipation, H(094) piles..
twigs for stomach H(078) cancer as bot bath. Leaves or flowering summits H(104) gastric H(166) antispasmodic, H(104) stomachic, H(091)tonic, H(048) carminative, H(002) galactogenic
infusions recommended for H(108) sinusitis, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(104) stomach troubles, H(099x) stimulant, H(007) diuretic
H(014) leaves for skin diseases, H(087) nasal douche, fungus infections, cataplasm for H(078) tumors
Flowers H(048) carminative, H(007) diuretic, H(099x) stimulant, demulcent
Infusion of seeds for H(100) gonorrhoea, H(008) dysentery, H(008) chronic diarrhoea, H(006)constipation, H(094) piles..
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
habaq ; rayhan; za’ater hindi ; habaq el- ayalet, hamahim (Arabic), basil, sweet basil (English), basilic ; grand basilic (local French)
Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.
Family :
Cactaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(088), H(100), H(104), H(124), H(193)
Recipes :
Hot cataplasm of fleshy cladodes H(193) emollient
infusion of flowers H(008) antidiarrhoeic
flowers used externally as H(124) antihemorrhagic
infuson of dried flower buds mixed wjth barley grains and maize silks used as remedy for H(100) gonorrhoea (Rabat drug market)
fruits H(088) astringent, H(104) colic, H(008) antidiarrhoeic.
infusion of flowers H(008) antidiarrhoeic
flowers used externally as H(124) antihemorrhagic
infuson of dried flower buds mixed wjth barley grains and maize silks used as remedy for H(100) gonorrhoea (Rabat drug market)
fruits H(088) astringent, H(104) colic, H(008) antidiarrhoeic.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
hendi ; karmouz en-nsara ; tin shawki ; spineless form: seurti; flowers: nowara hindia, nowaret el-karmouz (Arabic), sobbaira, troumoucht, amizzour; tihendit, Ihader, aferoug (Rabat drug market). (Berber), prickly pear, Indian fig (English), figuier de barbarie ; figuier d’Inde; cactus raquette, figuier nopal (local French)
Orchis hircina (L.) Crantz :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Orchis hircina (L.) Crantz
Family :
Orchidaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(135)
Recipes :
H(135, 1) peptic ulcer, powdered roots of Orchis hircina are boiled in milk with continuous stirring, RNS.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
sahhlab
Origanum majorana L :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Origanum majorana L
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(104), H(151)
Recipes :
H(104, 1) somach troubles and colic, H(151, 1) hypertension, decoction of leaves
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
bardaqush
Pergularia tomentosa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Pergularia tomentosa L.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(014), H(068), H(112), H(175)
Recipes :
Plant used as depilatory, H(175) poultice, H(006) laxative, H(068) anthelmintic, H(112) abortive, for skin diseases..
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
ghalqa ; laban el-hamir; demia, Rouk, louas, umm el-laban (Arabic), tachkal, dellakal, tellakh, sellaha (Berber)
Petroselinum sativum Hoffm. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Petroselinum sativum Hoffm.
Family :
Apiaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(038)
Recipes :
H(038, 2) urinary tract infection, green feuilles de Petroselinum sativum in salad
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
baqdunis
Pimpinella anisum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Pimpinella anisum L.
Family :
Apiaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(082), H(104), H(179)
Recipes :
H(179, 2) renal colic, H(104,11) colic in gastrointestinal tract, H(082, 19 upper respiratory tract problems, decoction, infusion of fruits of Pimpinella anisum
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
anisun
Piper nigrum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Piper nigrum L.
Family :
Piperaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(209)
Recipes :
H(209, 1) condiment, powder of fruits of Piper nigrum
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
fulful aswad,
Plantago afra L :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Plantago afra L
Family :
Plantaginaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(045)
Recipes :
H(045, 1) antiseptic for skin, powder of seeds of Plantago afra
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
bazr qatuna,
Portulaca oleracea L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Portulaca oleracea L.
Family :
Portulacaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(008), H(013), H(048), H(068), H(094), H(095x), H(139), H(171), H(193), H(196)
Recipes :
Whole plmt is H(113) antiphlogistic and H(045) bactericide in bacillary dysentery, H(008) diarrhoea, H(094) hemorrhoids, enterorrhagia; enters into prescriptions as H(171) antidiabetic
externally used as cataplasm of fresh leaves for maturing of abscessesH(013)
whole plant H(139) anaphrodisiac, H(193) emollient, H(048) carminative, H(007) diuretic, H(095x) refreshing agent, H(196) antiscorbutic, H(068) vermifuge
Seeds H(048) carminative and H(095) slake thirst.
externally used as cataplasm of fresh leaves for maturing of abscessesH(013)
whole plant H(139) anaphrodisiac, H(193) emollient, H(048) carminative, H(007) diuretic, H(095x) refreshing agent, H(196) antiscorbutic, H(068) vermifuge
Seeds H(048) carminative and H(095) slake thirst.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
rigla ; rashad ; hurfa ; baqlet el-hamqa, baqlet el-mubareka; farfah ; dhou el-keffin, aben drag, brabra, ornoba, bou el-kazit, berdougala, bleibsha (Arabic), tafrita; Rejla, arhilem, bouguel, benderakesh (Berber), purslane, garden purslain, (English,: pourpier ; pourcellaine, pourpier potager (local French).
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(075), H(113)
Recipes :
H(075, 2) stomachic appetizer, powdered seeds of Portulaca oleracea
H(113, 2) rheumatic pain, painful joints are exposed to steam evaporating from boiling leaves with water
H(113, 2) rheumatic pain, painful joints are exposed to steam evaporating from boiling leaves with water
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
riglah
Psidium guajava L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Psidium guajava L.
Family :
Myrtaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(108)
Recipes :
H(037, 3) cough and H(108) cold, decoction of leaves of Psidium guajava, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
guwafah
Pulicaria crispa (Forssk.) Benth. ex Oliv. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Pulicaria crispa (Forssk.) Benth. ex Oliv.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference B3 Nord
Author(s) :
Bellakhdar, J.
Title :
Médecine traditionelle et toxicologie ouest-serharienne, contribution à l’étude de la pharmacopée marocaine.
Edition techniques nord-africaines: Rabat. (1978). From reference B5 Nord
Symptoms :
H(185)
Recipes :
Flowering branches for preparing sneezing powder, H(185) sternutatory.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libia, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
arfeg ; feliet el-hami ; eI-’attasa, eI-’eteytesa ; sabad, gettiat, zibl el-far, ghobbeira, khanouf (Arabic), timetfest. attasa. tanater, atoua ; shini (Berber)
Ricinus communis L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ricinus communis L.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(002x), H(004), H(006), H(008), H(013), H(014), H(048), H(051), H(055), H(056), H(078), H(080), H(082), H(092), H(099), H(103), H(104), H(109), H(113), H(116), H(126), H(130), H(173), H(193)
Recipes :
Root bark H(006) purgative
root decoction for H(113) rheumatism, inflammatory affections, chronic enlargements, H(014) skin disease, H(104) abdominal pains, H(008) diarrhoea, H(099) nervous disorders, H(103) toothache, H(048) lumbago, H(109) sciatica, H(126) jaundice, H(179) kidney and H(038) bladder trouble
leaves rubbed on joints relieve pain H(116), emmenagogue H(116)
leaves decoction H(006) purgative, useful action on H(126) liver and kidneys
leaves heated on head for feverish headache H(051), H(018) , on breast stop milk secretion H(002x), on abdomen promote H(116) menstrual flow, H(055) emetic in poisoning
cataplasm of leaves forH(013) carbuncles, H(004) wounds, H(078) lacteral tumors, indurations of mam- mary gland, H(003) swellings, H(001) eye lotion, H(104) stomach ache, H(113) rheumatism, H(048) lumbago, H(109) sciatica
H(013) cataplasm of fresh leaves cures boils (Farmers, Bgypt)
H(014) infusion for itch
H(092) powdered seeds toxic
externally toH(013) abscesses, carbuncles
H(080) the pollen is very allergie
Dried flowers mixed with honey antidiarrhoeic H(008)
Seed oil purgative, used against H(130) paralysis of arms and legs by rubbing
Seed oil for rheumatic pains by rubbing H(113), H(055) emetic, H(104) colic, H(193) emollient, for H(078) tumor, boilsH(013) , H(056) worms, H(004) wounds, H(099) epilepsy, H(104) stomachache,H(014) itch, H(048) lumbago, H(126) jaundice, H(113) rheumatism, asthma H(082), H(078) cancer, H(173) leprosy, H(100) venereal and skin H(014) diseases
seeds, destroys mosquitos H(039) ,H(014) parasitic skin diseases, H(173) leprosy, H(078) cancer.
root decoction for H(113) rheumatism, inflammatory affections, chronic enlargements, H(014) skin disease, H(104) abdominal pains, H(008) diarrhoea, H(099) nervous disorders, H(103) toothache, H(048) lumbago, H(109) sciatica, H(126) jaundice, H(179) kidney and H(038) bladder trouble
leaves rubbed on joints relieve pain H(116), emmenagogue H(116)
leaves decoction H(006) purgative, useful action on H(126) liver and kidneys
leaves heated on head for feverish headache H(051), H(018) , on breast stop milk secretion H(002x), on abdomen promote H(116) menstrual flow, H(055) emetic in poisoning
cataplasm of leaves forH(013) carbuncles, H(004) wounds, H(078) lacteral tumors, indurations of mam- mary gland, H(003) swellings, H(001) eye lotion, H(104) stomach ache, H(113) rheumatism, H(048) lumbago, H(109) sciatica
H(013) cataplasm of fresh leaves cures boils (Farmers, Bgypt)
H(014) infusion for itch
H(092) powdered seeds toxic
externally toH(013) abscesses, carbuncles
H(080) the pollen is very allergie
Dried flowers mixed with honey antidiarrhoeic H(008)
Seed oil purgative, used against H(130) paralysis of arms and legs by rubbing
Seed oil for rheumatic pains by rubbing H(113), H(055) emetic, H(104) colic, H(193) emollient, for H(078) tumor, boilsH(013) , H(056) worms, H(004) wounds, H(099) epilepsy, H(104) stomachache,H(014) itch, H(048) lumbago, H(126) jaundice, H(113) rheumatism, asthma H(082), H(078) cancer, H(173) leprosy, H(100) venereal and skin H(014) diseases
seeds, destroys mosquitos H(039) ,H(014) parasitic skin diseases, H(173) leprosy, H(078) cancer.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
kherwa’ ; awrioun ; shemouga (Arabic), akhilwane ; krank ; ourioura; feni, lirraiq (Berber), castor oil plant; palma christi (English), ricin ; palma christi (local French)
Rosmarinus officinalis L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Rosmarinus officinalis L.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(007x), H(007), H(045)
Recipes :
H(007x, 1) carminative, H(007, 1) diuretic, H(045, 1) antiseptic, infusion, volatile oil from leaves of Rosmarinus officinalis
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
hassa el-ban,
Salvadora persica L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Salvadora persica L.
Family :
Salvadoraceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(003), H(007), H(013), H(020), H(048), H(051), H(075), H(091), H(100), H(104), H(127)
Recipes :
Plant used for H(100) gonorrhoea, H(127) spleen,H(013) boils, H(004) sores, H(103) gum disease, H(104) stomachache
wqood macerated in oil constitutes a liniment against H(003) contusions
H(091) bark tonic, powdered bark used for bites of poisonous animals
leaves, roots, bark and flowers contain oil, H(007) diuretic
H(100) powdered leaves mixed with millet flour and honey are made into small balls and taken every morning for 40 days as antisyphilitic
Fruits edible, H(104) stomachic, H(048) carminative, H(051) febrifuge, H(091) fortify the stomach and bring good appetite H(075).
wqood macerated in oil constitutes a liniment against H(003) contusions
H(091) bark tonic, powdered bark used for bites of poisonous animals
leaves, roots, bark and flowers contain oil, H(007) diuretic
H(100) powdered leaves mixed with millet flour and honey are made into small balls and taken every morning for 40 days as antisyphilitic
Fruits edible, H(104) stomachic, H(048) carminative, H(051) febrifuge, H(091) fortify the stomach and bring good appetite H(075).
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya
Vernacular name :
arak; miswak; siwak; fruit: kabats (Arabic): tidjat; Adjou, abisga, babul (Berber) toothbrush tree (English), arac, mésuak (local French)
Salvia officinalis L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Salvia officinalis L.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(045), H(104), H(108)
Recipes :
H(045, 1) antiseptic, H(104, 3) colic in gastrointestinal tract, H(108, 1) common cold, infusion of leaves of Salvia officinalis , VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
maryamiyah
Solanum nigrum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Solanum nigrum L.
Family :
Solanaceae
Synonyms :
Solanum judaicum Bess
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(014), H(048), H(092), H(099), H(111), H(137), H(139), H(193), H(210)
Recipes :
H(092) Plant toxic
Cataplasm of entire plant H(048) carmative, H(111)emollient for burns,H(014 ) dermal affections
decoction of plant used as wash for burnt parts H(111) and vaginal injection H(097x)
H(001) Diluted infusion of berries used as mydriatic eye lotion, H(053) ear drops and emollient for external use.
H(210) Berries narcotic, H(137) analgesic if used externally, H(099) sedative
H(139) Seeds aphrodisiac (mixed with food).
Cataplasm of entire plant H(048) carmative, H(111)emollient for burns,H(014 ) dermal affections
decoction of plant used as wash for burnt parts H(111) and vaginal injection H(097x)
H(001) Diluted infusion of berries used as mydriatic eye lotion, H(053) ear drops and emollient for external use.
H(210) Berries narcotic, H(137) analgesic if used externally, H(099) sedative
H(139) Seeds aphrodisiac (mixed with food).
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
‘enab ed-dib, ‘ Inab ed-dib, ‘anab ed-dib ; ‘enab et~ta’leb ; meghnenou, messila, bou meknina ; bou qnioa, mu-qnina; baqnin, baqoinou (Arabic), touchanina ; tiourmi ; azouri imouchene (Berber), black nightshade, hound’s-berry (English), morelle nolre; crève chien (local French)
Solenostemma arghel (Del.) Hayne :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Solenostemma arghel (Del.) Hayne
Family :
Asclepiadaceae
Synonyms :
Solenostemma oleifolium (Nect.) Bull. & Bruce
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(100), H(104), H(108)
Recipes :
H(037) Effective remedy for cough
H(104) Infusion of leaves for gastro-intestinal cramps, H(104) stomachic, anti H(104) colic, H(108) for colds, H(038) urinary tracts, antisyphilitic if used for prolonged periods of 40 to 80 days (Bedouins, Egypt)..
H(104) Infusion of leaves for gastro-intestinal cramps, H(104) stomachic, anti H(104) colic, H(108) for colds, H(038) urinary tracts, antisyphilitic if used for prolonged periods of 40 to 80 days (Bedouins, Egypt)..
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya
Vernacular name :
argel; hargel (Arabic), khallachem, zellechem, arellachem (Berber)
Reference O1 Nord
Author(s) :
Osborn, D.J.
Title :
Notes on medicinal and other uses of plants in Egypt.
Economic Botany, 22, 2, 165 - 177, (1968)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(104)
Recipes :
H(006, ) + H(104, ), VO., tea with leaves
H(006, ), leaves, RNS..
H(006, ), leaves, RNS..
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt
Vernacular name :
hargal
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104, 2) antispasmodic for renal colic, infusion of leaves of Solenostemma argel , VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
hhargal
Tamarindus indica L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Tamarindus indica L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Tamarindus erythraea Mattei
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(008), H(037), H(076), H(095x)
Recipes :
H(008) fruit for dysentery,H(037) coughs, H(126) levers, H(006) sore throat, H(006) laxative
H(076) mouth wash made from fruit used against aphtha
H(095x) Popular refreshing drink is prepared by soaking the pulpy fruit in water, sugar is added to taste, H(006) the drink is a mild laxative (Cairo drug market).
H(076) mouth wash made from fruit used against aphtha
H(095x) Popular refreshing drink is prepared by soaking the pulpy fruit in water, sugar is added to taste, H(006) the drink is a mild laxative (Cairo drug market).
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
tamr hindi ; Havmar (Arabic), aganat (Berber), tamarind tree (English), tamarin, tamarinier (Français)
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(006)
Recipes :
H(006, 3) laxative, fruits of Tamarindus indica, decoction , VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
tamer
Tamarix aphylla L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Tamarix aphylla L.
Family :
Tamaricaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(005), H(008), H(038), H(039), H(088), H(104), H(127)
Recipes :
Decoction of leaves and young branches for H(005) oedema of H(127) spleen; same decoction mixed with ginger for uterus affections
H(039) bark of large branches, boiled in water with vlnegar, is used as lotion against lice
infusion of galls H(088) astringent, used for H(008) + H(104) enteritis and H(104) gastralgia.
H(039) bark of large branches, boiled in water with vlnegar, is used as lotion against lice
infusion of galls H(088) astringent, used for H(008) + H(104) enteritis and H(104) gastralgia.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
etel; galls: takaout (Arabic), tabrakat (Berber), tamarix à galle (local French)
Thymus vulgaris L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Thymus vulgaris L.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(209)
Recipes :
H(209, 4) condiment, powder of leaves of Thymus vulgaris
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
za’tar
Trigonella foenum-graecum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Trigonella foenum-graecum L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(095), H(104), H(171)
Recipes :
H(007, 1) diuretic, H(095, 9) nutritive, H(104, 14) colic in gastrointestinal tract, H(171, 4) diabetes, decoction of seeds of Trigonella foenum-graecum, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
hhelbah
Urginea maritima (L.) Baker :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Urginea maritima (L.) Baker
Family :
Hyacinthaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
V(092)
Recipes :
V(092), rat poison, red squill is dried, powdered
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
onsul, onsal, onseil, basal far'on, basal el-far (Moroco), scille maritime, oignon marin, scille (local French), medicinal squill, sea onion (English)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(078)
Recipes :
H(006) drastic purgative, infusion of dried bulb (Algiers drug market)
H(078) internal tumour, powder of the dried bulb. To suck slowly
H(004), H(078) fresh slimy bulbs applied to wounds and tumor
H(005), H(068), H(090), H(112), H(113), H(139x), H(163), H(164) fresh bulb are useful as for oedema, anthelmintic, cardiotonic, rheumatism, abortifacient, aphrodisiac, gout, rubefacient, RNS.
H(078) internal tumour, powder of the dried bulb. To suck slowly
H(004), H(078) fresh slimy bulbs applied to wounds and tumor
H(005), H(068), H(090), H(112), H(113), H(139x), H(163), H(164) fresh bulb are useful as for oedema, anthelmintic, cardiotonic, rheumatism, abortifacient, aphrodisiac, gout, rubefacient, RNS.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
onsul, onsal, onseil, basal far'on, basal el-far (Moroco), scille maritime, oignon marin, scille (local French), medicinal squill, sea onion (English)
Withania somnifera (L.) Dun. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Withania somnifera (L.) Dun.
Family :
Solanaceae
Synonyms :
Physalis somnifera L.
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(007), H(013), H(033), H(048), H(051), H(055), H(091), H(092), H(099), H(100), H(104), H(108), H(113), H(137), H(210)
Recipes :
Plant narcotic, employed against H(033) women's sterility, H(099) anti-epileptic, hypotonic, H(104) stomachache,H(013) ulcers, H(108),H(013) colds, rashes, H(100) gonorrhoea
H(113) roots used for treatment of rheumatic pains
H(210) hypotonic, calmative
H(033) dried powdered roots taken in small doses by women for sterility
H(051) leaves and fruits febrifuge, H(007) diuretic, H(113)antirheumatic
H(006) berries mild laxative
seeds H(137) toxic, H(055) emetic, H(007) diuretic, H(137) anesthetic..
H(113) roots used for treatment of rheumatic pains
H(210) hypotonic, calmative
H(033) dried powdered roots taken in small doses by women for sterility
H(051) leaves and fruits febrifuge, H(007) diuretic, H(113)antirheumatic
H(006) berries mild laxative
seeds H(137) toxic, H(055) emetic, H(007) diuretic, H(137) anesthetic..
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
ben nour, abeb, semm el-far, ferkai; sekran ; ‘Inab el-ta’(eb ; ‘aneb ed-dib; semm el-firakh, foqqish, sharma (Arabic), foulet el-kalb , fruit: morgan (Zafwa) terroumt; faraorao ; bousidan ; lahu, bellehu (Berber), rennet (English), coqueret somnifère (local French)
Zea mays L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Zea mays L.
Family :
Poaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(038), H(048), H(162)
Recipes :
Infusion or decoction of styles very H(007) diuretic, H(048) calmative, frequently prescribed for H(038) urinary system diseases, particularly cystitis.
Infusion of styles mixed wjth barley grains and dried flowers of Opuntia ficus-indica is taken for cases of retention H(162) of urine (Rabat drug market)..
Infusion of styles mixed wjth barley grains and dried flowers of Opuntia ficus-indica is taken for cases of retention H(162) of urine (Rabat drug market)..
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
dra ; dura shamiyah ; dra shami, djabbar, mstoura, beshna, qttania, Umm ghfara, gafouli masri, hdawa, turkia, hortania safra, Roum ; the cob: qwaleh, qawleh ; draia, qbala ; the silky styles: shurrabet el-dura ; hariret el-shami, sha’ar el-dra (Arabic), male panicles: shawashi el-dura, kaddab el-durra, taratir el-dura (Rabat drugs market), assengar (Berber), maize, Indian corn; turkey wheat (English), mais ; blé de Turquie (local French)
Zingiber officinale Roscoe :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Zingiber officinale Roscoe
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(020), H(048), H(082), H(091), H(104), H(113), H(139), H(168)
Recipes :
Rhizome H(099x) stimulant, H(104) stomachic, H(139) aphrodisiac, for H(168) amnesia, H(104)weak stomach
H(113) olive oil in which powdered rhizome was soaked for several days is used for rubbing the body, after a bot bath, for rheumatism, vertebral pains, stiffness, lumbago
H(082) rhizome mixed with honey taken for conditions of the respiratory system
H(139) powdered rhizome mixed with honey is taken daily in small doses as aphrodisiac
H(082), decoction of rhizome mixed with an equal amount of black pepper, then added into boiling honey, is taken in the form of pellets twice a day, in the morning and at might, against pectoral diseases
H(091) rhizome is mixed with cloves, honey and oil as a tonic
H(020) one teaspoonful of this mixture is taken first thing in the morning with bot water to oppose the action of bitee of poisonous animal.
H(113) olive oil in which powdered rhizome was soaked for several days is used for rubbing the body, after a bot bath, for rheumatism, vertebral pains, stiffness, lumbago
H(082) rhizome mixed with honey taken for conditions of the respiratory system
H(139) powdered rhizome mixed with honey is taken daily in small doses as aphrodisiac
H(082), decoction of rhizome mixed with an equal amount of black pepper, then added into boiling honey, is taken in the form of pellets twice a day, in the morning and at might, against pectoral diseases
H(091) rhizome is mixed with cloves, honey and oil as a tonic
H(020) one teaspoonful of this mixture is taken first thing in the morning with bot water to oppose the action of bitee of poisonous animal.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
zenjabil ; skengbir (Arabic), common ginger, east Indian ginger (English), gingembre ; amome des Indes (local French):
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(108)
Recipes :
H(108, 4) voice problems in common cold, rhizome of Zingiber officinale, decoction, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
zangabil
Ziziphus spina-christi (L.) Desf. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ziziphus spina-christi (L.) Desf.
Family :
Rhamnaceae
Synonyms :
Ziziphus africana P. Mill.
,
Ziziphus sphaerocarpa Tul.
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(006), H(008), H(013), H(020), H(046), H(051), H(068), H(088), H(113)
Recipes :
H(020) treatment of serpent bites
Infusion of leaves H(088) astringent, H(068) anthelmintic, antidiar- treatment of serpent bites. Infusion of leaves H(088) astringent, H(068) anthelmintic, H(008) antidiarhoeic
Cataplasm of leaves forH(013) abscesses and furuncles;
H(001) catap!asm of fresh green leaves is put on swollen eyes (probably due to certain H(113) inflammations) before going to bed (Bedouins, Egypt)
whole fruits in infusions used as H(051) febrifuges, H(193) emollients and H(006) laxatives; infusion of fruits is a reputed remedy of measles H(046).
Infusion of leaves H(088) astringent, H(068) anthelmintic, antidiar- treatment of serpent bites. Infusion of leaves H(088) astringent, H(068) anthelmintic, H(008) antidiarhoeic
Cataplasm of leaves forH(013) abscesses and furuncles;
H(001) catap!asm of fresh green leaves is put on swollen eyes (probably due to certain H(113) inflammations) before going to bed (Bedouins, Egypt)
whole fruits in infusions used as H(051) febrifuges, H(193) emollients and H(006) laxatives; infusion of fruits is a reputed remedy of measles H(046).
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
zegzeg; zefzouf, ardj, ourdj, ghasse ; sidr ; fruit: nabq (Arabic), abaqua; korna (Berber), christ’ s thorn, nabk tree (English), nabca, épine du Christ (local French):