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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(004), 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, Allium sativum 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 :
H(001), H(004), H(007), H(008), H(013), H(018), H(037), 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 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 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 ’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(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 ’lnde; piment, capsique, poivrier long, poivron (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(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 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