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307 plants found in 73 reference(s)
Abutilon bidentatum (Hochst.) A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abutilon bidentatum (Hochst.) A. Rich.
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) abdominal pain, crush leaves of Abutilon bidentatum, filter and drink by adding milk
H(211) michi (sick headache, + fever + muscle spasm + herpes + excessive sweating) crush leaves, filter and drink
H(211) michi (sick headache, + fever + muscle spasm + herpes + excessive sweating) crush leaves, filter and drink
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
nbeger negarito (Tigrigna)
Abutilon figarianum Webb :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abutilon figarianum Webb
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(001), H(108), H(111)
Recipes :
H(001) eye infection roots of Abutilon figarianum, fumigation
H(111) fire, H(003)swelling, leaves, RNS. topical, VO.
H(108) flue, leaves, chewing, sniffing
H(111) fire, H(003)swelling, leaves, RNS. topical, VO.
H(108) flue, leaves, chewing, sniffing
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Abutilon fruticosum Guill. & Perr. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abutilon fruticosum Guill. & Perr.
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HB 53
Author(s) :
Belayneh, A. Asfaw, S. Demissew, N. F. Bussa
Title :
Medicinal plants potential and use by pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Erer Valley of Babile Wereda, Eastern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:42 ( 2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/42
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, leaves of Abutilon fruticosum are crushed and tied on wound
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Eastern Ethiopia) (Erer Valley of Babile Wereda)
Vernacular name :
balanbal (Somali)
Abutilon longicuspe Hochst. ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abutilon longicuspe Hochst. ex A. Rich.
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HK 67
Author(s) :
Kidane, B.,T. van Andel, L. .J. van der Maesen, Z. Asfaw
Title :
Use and management of traditional medicinal plants by Maale and Ari ethnic communities in southern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:46 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/46
Symptoms :
H(008), H(104)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea, H(104) stomach ache, H(104) gastritis, leaves of Abutilon longicuspe, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone)
Vernacular name :
polo golodo (Maale)
Abutilon mauritianum (Jacq.) Medik. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Abutilon mauritianum (Jacq.) Medik.
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HL 15
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, H. Yineger
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Mana Angetu District, southeastern Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , Volume 4 : 10 (2008)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/4/1/10
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Additional file
Symptoms :
H(020)
Recipes :
H(020) snake bitet (boffa), fresh roots of Abutilon mauritianum, crush and tie
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southeastern Ethiopia (Mana Angetu District)
Vernacular name :
pelampul (Afaan Oromo)
Reference HT 33
Author(s) :
Tilahun Teklehaymanot
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of knowledge and medicinal plants use by the people in Dek Island in Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume124, pp 69–78, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(020)
Recipes :
H(020) snake bite (ibabe sinedf), fresh root of Abutilon mauritianum is crushed and boiled and taken orally
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Northwest, Dek Island in lake Tana )
Vernacular name :
yebab medihanit (Amharic)
Acacia abyssinica Hochst. ex Benth. :
7 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia abyssinica Hochst. ex Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 53
Author(s) :
Amenu, E.
Title :
Use and management of medicinal plants by indigenous people of Ejaji area (Chelya woreda) West Shoa, Ethopia: An Ethnobotanical Approach
A Thesis submited to the school of graduate studies, Addis Ababan, Ethiopia, 104 p. June 2007
Symptoms :
H(057)
Recipes :
H(057) goiter (inniqqii), leaf of Acacia abyssinica is smashed and the sap is applied to the goiter for three days with needle.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Ethiopia, Oromya Region, West Shoa Zone in Chelya woreda.
Vernacular name :
laaftoo (Afaan Oromoo)
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
Vch(095), Vc(095) plant of Acacia abyssinica eaten by camels and goats.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
dadetsha
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
H(203)
Recipes :
H(203) charcoal (preferred species), firewood
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
dadetsha
Reference HC 31
Author(s) :
Chekole, G., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the environs of Tara-gedam and Amba remnant forests of Libo Kemkem District, northwest Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 11:4 (2015)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/11/1/4
Symptoms :
H(020)
Recipes :
H(020) scorpion poison, fresh stem bark of Acacia abyssinica tie with inside part
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northwest Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
girar (Amharic)
Reference HL 24
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa, P. Van Damme
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used for human ailments in Ankober District, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:63 ( 2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/63
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Additional fil
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) chancroid, fresh or dry roots of Acacia abyssinica, boil and drink the decoction when cool
Region :
East Africa
Country :
North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
girar (Amharic)
Reference HM 56
Author(s) :
Megersa, M., Z.Asfaw , E. Kelbessa, A. Beyene and B. Woldeab
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Wayu Tuka District, East Welega Zone of Oromia Regional State, West Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:68 ( 2013) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-9-68
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/68
Symptoms :
H(070)
Recipes :
H(126) bat urine (jaundice), juvenile leaves of Acacia abyssinica crushed and sniffed
Region :
East Africa
Country :
West Ethiopia (Wayu Tuka District)
Vernacular name :
laaftoo (Afaan Oromo)
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
H(182), H(201)
Recipes :
H(182) herpes zoster, crush barks of Acacia abyssinica and apply on affected part
H(201) evil eye, crush roots and place on fire for fumigation
H(201) evil eye, crush roots and place on fire for fumigation
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
memona (Tigrigna)
Acacia albida Del. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia albida Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev.
Reference HB 53
Author(s) :
Belayneh, A. Asfaw, S. Demissew, N. F. Bussa
Title :
Medicinal plants potential and use by pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Erer Valley of Babile Wereda, Eastern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:42 ( 2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/42
Symptoms :
H(008), H(027y), H(037), H(104), H(124), H(179)
Recipes :
H(027y, 41) postpartum complications, H(179, 41) kidney disease, concoction of barks, flowers, leaves of Acacia albida, VO
H(104, 41) stomachache / H(008, 41) diarrhea, concoction of crushed barks, flowers, leaves of Acacia albida, VO, enema
H(037, 41) cough,H(037, 41)pneumonia, H(124, 41) haemorrhage, concoction of barks, flowers, leaves, VO.
H(104, 41) stomachache / H(008, 41) diarrhea, concoction of crushed barks, flowers, leaves of Acacia albida, VO, enema
H(037, 41) cough,H(037, 41)pneumonia, H(124, 41) haemorrhage, concoction of barks, flowers, leaves, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Eastern Ethiopia) (Erer Valley of Babile Wereda)
Vernacular name :
gerbi (Oromo), (Somali)
Reference HW 07
Author(s) :
Wondimu Tigist, Asfaw Arsi, Kelbessa Ensermu
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants around 'Dheeraa' town, Arsi Zone, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, pp. 152-161, (2007)
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, barks of Acacia albida are crushed, homogenized in H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Arsi zone)
Vernacular name :
garbii
Acacia brevispica Harms :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia brevispica Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HB 53
Author(s) :
Belayneh, A. Asfaw, S. Demissew, N. F. Bussa
Title :
Medicinal plants potential and use by pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Erer Valley of Babile Wereda, Eastern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:42 ( 2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/42
Symptoms :
H(018)
Recipes :
H(018) headache, hot infusion of leaves of Acacia brevispica, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Eastern Ethiopia) (Erer Valley of Babile Wereda)
Vernacular name :
hamaresa (Oromo)
Reference VH 6k
Author(s) :
Heine, B. & M. Brenzinger
Title :
Plant concepts and plant use .An ethnobotanical survey of the semi-arid and arid lands of East Africa.Part 4: Plant of the Borana (Ethiopia and Kenya).296 p., Band 9 (1988)
Kolner Beiträge zur Entwicklungsländerforschung / Cologne Development StudiesVerlag breitenbach Publishers, Saarbrücken, Fort Lauderdale
Symptoms :
V(075)
Recipes :
Vb(075), cattle which have dry nose or suffer from lack of appetite; soak bark or root with salted water, give cattle to drink
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia & Kenya
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference VS 20
Author(s) :
Sori, T., M. Bekana, G. Adugna, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Medicinal Plants in the Ethnoveterinary Practices of Borana Pastoralists, Southern Ethiopia
Intern J. Appl. Res. Vet .Med., Vol. 2, No. 3 (2004)
Symptoms :
V(008), V(047), V(011)
Recipes :
V(008) diarrhoea, V(047) cowdriasis or heartwater disease, V(011) 3-day sickness, paste infusion of roots barks of Acacia brevispica, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern)
Vernacular name :
hammaressa (Borana language)
Acacia bussei Harms ex Y.Sjöstedt :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia bussei Harms ex Y.Sjöstedt
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference VS 20
Author(s) :
Sori, T., M. Bekana, G. Adugna, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Medicinal Plants in the Ethnoveterinary Practices of Borana Pastoralists, Southern Ethiopia
Intern J. Appl. Res. Vet .Med., Vol. 2, No. 3 (2004)
Symptoms :
V(004), V(016), V(030), V(111)
Recipes :
V(004) wounds and V(111) burns, V(016) mastitis, swollen teats and V(030) retained fetal membrane, inner bark of Acacia bussei , paste with or without butter; infusion
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern)
Vernacular name :
hallo (Borana language)
Acacia ehrenbergiana Hayne :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia ehrenbergiana Hayne
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) dyspepsia, bark of Acacia ehrenbergiana, RNS VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Acacia etbaïca Schweinf. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia etbaïca Schweinf.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HL 15
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, H. Yineger
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Mana Angetu District, southeastern Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , Volume 4 : 10 (2008)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/4/1/10
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Additional file
Symptoms :
V(130)
Recipes :
Vb(130) inability to walk properly (dereba), roots fresh or dried of Acacia etbaïca, crush and drink
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southeastern Ethiopia (Mana Angetu District)
Vernacular name :
hamaressa (Afaan Oromo)
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
H(003), H(014), H(041)
Recipes :
H(003) swelling, crush leaf of Acacia etbaica and mix with latex of Euphorbia abyssinica and rub the paste on the affected part
H(014) ring worm place stem on fire and apply liquid on the affected part
H(094) haemorrhoids, burn stems and place on the affected part
H(014) itching,H(014) scabies crush leaves and rub
H(041) anthrax, burn stems and place it on the affected part
H(111) fire burn, crushed leaves and apply on the burn
H(014) ring worm place stem on fire and apply liquid on the affected part
H(094) haemorrhoids, burn stems and place on the affected part
H(014) itching,H(014) scabies crush leaves and rub
H(041) anthrax, burn stems and place it on the affected part
H(111) fire burn, crushed leaves and apply on the burn
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
seraw (Tigrigna)
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
V(001), V(041)
Recipes :
Vb(001) eye infection (livestock), chew leaf of Acacia etbaica and spit on to the affected eye
V(041) anthrax, burn stems and place it on the affected part
V(041) anthrax, burn stems and place it on the affected part
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
seraw (Tigrigna)
Reference VG 27
Author(s) :
Gebrezgabiher, G. , S. Kalayou & S.Sahle
Title :
An ethno-veterinary survey of medicinal plants in woredas of Tigray region, Northern Ethiopia
International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation Vol. 5(2), pp. 89-97, (february, 2013)
Available online http://www.academicjournals.org/IJBC
DOI: 10.5897/IJBC12.131
Symptoms :
V(012)
Recipes :
Vb(012) bone fracture of limbs, the inner part of the bark of Acacia etbaica for tying tight legs that are fractured
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northern Ethiopia, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
seraw
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth. :
6 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa mellifera Vahl.
Reference HL 10
Author(s) :
Le Floc'h, E., D. Lenormant, A. Lignon & N. Rezkallah
Title :
Pratiques ethnobotaniques des populations Afars de la moyenne vallée de l'Awash (Ethiopie).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 14, pp. 283 - 314, (1985)
Symptoms :
H(027y)
Recipes :
H(027y), pounded leaves, maceration H2O during 1 night, VO.
H(027y) barks fibers, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(027y) barks fibers, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Awash valley)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HL 15
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, H. Yineger
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Mana Angetu District, southeastern Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , Volume 4 : 10 (2008)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/4/1/10
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Additional file
Symptoms :
H(179)
Recipes :
H(179) kidney (birbirti), dried roots of Acacia mellifera crush boil and VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southeastern Ethiopia (Mana Angetu District)
Vernacular name :
bilala (Afaan Oromo)
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
V(046), V(074)
Recipes :
Vch(074) external infection, seeds of Acacia mellifera, topical
Vb(046) rinderpest, leaves, eye-drop
Vb(046) rinderpest, leaves, eye-drop
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(027v), H(037), H(108), H(111)
Recipes :
H(001) eyes , leaves of Acacia mellifera, RNS. eye-drop
H(108) flue leaves /bark , sniffing, VO.
H(111) fire-burn seeds, topical
H(004) head/ bullet injury barks,seeds tying, topical
H(037) extrapulmonary tuberculosis, leaves RNS., VO.
H(027v) birth labour YB VO., body wash
H(108) flue leaves /bark , sniffing, VO.
H(111) fire-burn seeds, topical
H(004) head/ bullet injury barks,seeds tying, topical
H(037) extrapulmonary tuberculosis, leaves RNS., VO.
H(027v) birth labour YB VO., body wash
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Reference HZ 02
Author(s) :
Zerabruk, S., G. Yirga
Title :
Traditional knowledge of medicinal plants in Gindeberet district, Western Ethiopia
South African Journal of Botany 78, 165–169 (2012)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0254629911000962
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139) male sexual impotence, roots of Acacia mellifera, root and barks of Amaranthus cruentus, RNS, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Ethiopia (Gindeberet district)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference VS 20
Author(s) :
Sori, T., M. Bekana, G. Adugna, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Medicinal Plants in the Ethnoveterinary Practices of Borana Pastoralists, Southern Ethiopia
Intern J. Appl. Res. Vet .Med., Vol. 2, No. 3 (2004)
Symptoms :
V(008)
Recipes :
V(008) diarrhoea, bark of Acacia mellifera, red colored; infusion, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern)
Vernacular name :
jamas (Borana language)
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile :
7 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia scorpioides (L.) W.F. Wight
Reference HA 34
Author(s) :
Aberra Geyid, Dawit Abebe, Asfaw Debella, Zewdneh Makonnen, Frehiwot Aberra, Frehiwot Teka, Tesfaye Kebede, Kelbessa Urga, Kidist Yersaw, Teklele Biza, Bisrat Haile Mariam & Mulugeta GutaYersaw, Teklele Biza, Bisrat Haile Mariam & Mulugeta Guta
Title :
Screening of some medicinal plants of Ethiopia for their anti-microbial properties and chemical profiles.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 97, pp. 421-427 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(037)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea,H(037) cough, seeds, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
wangegea
Reference HB 53
Author(s) :
Belayneh, A. Asfaw, S. Demissew, N. F. Bussa
Title :
Medicinal plants potential and use by pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Erer Valley of Babile Wereda, Eastern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:42 ( 2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/42
Symptoms :
H(008), H(076), H(094), H(103x)
Recipes :
H(008, 39) dysentery, crushed leaves and barks of Acacia nilotica, concoction, VO., herbal bath
H(076, 39) mouth infections, H(103, 39) toothache, H(103x, 39) bad breath (haliosis), leaves and barks crushed, chewed and spit
H(094, 39) haemorrhoids, crushed leaves and barks, concoction, local application
H(076, 39) mouth infections, H(103, 39) toothache, H(103x, 39) bad breath (haliosis), leaves and barks crushed, chewed and spit
H(094, 39) haemorrhoids, crushed leaves and barks, concoction, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Eastern Ethiopia) (Erer Valley of Babile Wereda)
Vernacular name :
serkema (Oromo) mere-aga, galol (Somali)
Reference HL 10
Author(s) :
Le Floc'h, E., D. Lenormant, A. Lignon & N. Rezkallah
Title :
Pratiques ethnobotaniques des populations Afars de la moyenne vallée de l'Awash (Ethiopie).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 14, pp. 283 - 314, (1985)
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) child, small pieces of fibers from the trunc, potion
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Awash valley)
Vernacular name :
kassalto (Afar)
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(012), H(030)
Recipes :
H(030) retained placenta, leaves,roots of Acacia nilotica , RNS. VO., nasal
H(012) broken head, branch, RNS., topical
H(012) broken head, branch, RNS., topical
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Reference HV 1k
Author(s) :
von Breitenbach, F.
Title :
The indigenous trees of Ethiopia.Second, revised and enlarged edition .306 p., (1963)
Published by Ethiopian forestry association , Addis Ababa.
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008), bark and seeds against dysentery, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HW 07
Author(s) :
Wondimu Tigist, Asfaw Arsi, Kelbessa Ensermu
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants around 'Dheeraa' town, Arsi Zone, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, pp. 152-161, (2007)
Symptoms :
H(018), H(051), H(166), H(200), H(206)
Recipes :
H(018) + H(051) + H(166) muscle spasm +H(014) herpes + H(206) (all those symptoms = mich), stem of Acacia nilotica are smoked
H(155) tonsilitis, bark, chewed, VO.
H(155) tonsilitis, bark, chewed, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Arsi zone)
Vernacular name :
qordimo
Reference VG 20
Author(s) :
Giday Mirutse , Tilahum Teklehaymanot
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of plants used in management of livestock health problems by Afar people of Ada'ar District, Afar Regional State, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:8 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/8
Symptoms :
V(008), V(037)
Recipes :
Vc(008) diarrhoea, Vo(008) diarrhoea (uruga) of goat and sheep, fresh or after drying fruit of Acacia nilotica, juice, VO. and nasal
Vc(037) contagious caprine pleuropneumonia (gublo), fruit, , juice, VO.
Vc(037) contagious caprine pleuropneumonia (gublo), fruit, , juice, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Ada'ar District, Afar Regional State)
Vernacular name :
kenselto
Acacia nilotica var. adansonii (Guill. & Perr.) Kuntze :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica var. adansonii (Guill. & Perr.) Kuntze
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Del. subsp. adstringens (Schumm. & Thonn.) Roberty
,
Acacia adansonii Guill. & Perr.
Reference HV 1k
Author(s) :
von Breitenbach, F.
Title :
The indigenous trees of Ethiopia.Second, revised and enlarged edition .306 p., (1963)
Published by Ethiopian forestry association , Addis Ababa.
Symptoms :
H(038), H(051), H(094)
Recipes :
H(028t) leucorrhoea, H(051), H(094)haemorrhoids, extracts from the bark, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
not registered
Acacia nubica Benth. :
9 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nubica Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia oerforta (Forssk.) Schweinf.
Reference HB 1k
Author(s) :
Bekele-Tesemma, A., A. Birnie & B. Tengnäs
Title :
The useful trees and shrubs for Ethiopia.Identification, propagation and management for agricultural and pastoral communities.Regional Soil Conservation Unit.Swedish International Development Authority.
Technical handbook n° 5, 472 p., (1993) CFSCDD P.O. Box 62347, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.
Symptoms :
H(113)
Recipes :
H(113), rhumatism bark, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HB 53
Author(s) :
Belayneh, A. Asfaw, S. Demissew, N. F. Bussa
Title :
Medicinal plants potential and use by pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Erer Valley of Babile Wereda, Eastern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:42 ( 2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/42
Symptoms :
H(039), H(201)
Recipes :
H(039) anal parasitic, H(201) expel bad sprit & 'MICH, stem barks of Acacia oerfota are crushed, rubbed & tied on anus (all those symptoms for MICH, H(018) + H(051) + H(166) muscle spasm +H(014) herpes + H(206) = MICH)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Eastern Ethiopia) (Erer Valley of Babile Wereda)
Vernacular name :
ajo (Oromo)
Reference HH 6k
Author(s) :
Heine, B. & M. Brenzinger
Title :
Plant concepts and plant use .An ethnobotanical survey of the semi-arid and arid lands of East Africa.Part 4: Plant of the Borana (Ethiopia and Kenya)296 p., Band 9 (1988)
Kolner Beiträge zur Entwicklungsländerforschung / Cologne Development StudiesVerlag breitenbach Publishers, Saarbrücken, Fort Lauderdale
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100), venereal diseases; swollen knees, root, bark, cook soup, drink
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia & Kenya
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HL 10
Author(s) :
Le Floc'h, E., D. Lenormant, A. Lignon & N. Rezkallah
Title :
Pratiques ethnobotaniques des populations Afars de la moyenne vallée de l'Awash (Ethiopie).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 14, pp. 283 - 314, (1985)
Symptoms :
H(108)
Recipes :
H(108) cold, eat internal fiber of the barks or crushed fibers, juice + milk, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Awash valley)
Vernacular name :
garento (Afar)
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
V(016), V(037)
Recipes :
Vo(143), Vc(143), sheep and goat pox, leaves of Acacia oerfota, RNS., VO.
Vb(016), Vo(016), Vc(016), mastitis and contagious agalactia, leaves, RNS, nasal, body wash
Vb(037) bovine tuberculosis, roots, RNS. VO., nasal
Vb(016), Vo(016), Vc(016), mastitis and contagious agalactia, leaves, RNS, nasal, body wash
Vb(037) bovine tuberculosis, roots, RNS. VO., nasal
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(014), H(085), H(100), H(104), H(108), H(201)
Recipes :
H(113) arthritis Seesds,flowers of Acacia oerfota, topical
H(085) diphtheria leaves, RNS., VO., nasal, body wash
H(100) sexually transmitted infection roots, barks, RNS. VO., body wash
H(078) breast cancer, leaves, RNS., eye, nasal, topical
H(104) dyspepsia, leaves, RNS. nasal, body wash
H(108) flue, coughing, barks , RNS. VO.
H(014) scabies leaves, topical
H(201) devil disease, roots, leaves VO., nasal, body wash
H(085) diphtheria leaves, RNS., VO., nasal, body wash
H(100) sexually transmitted infection roots, barks, RNS. VO., body wash
H(078) breast cancer, leaves, RNS., eye, nasal, topical
H(104) dyspepsia, leaves, RNS. nasal, body wash
H(108) flue, coughing, barks , RNS. VO.
H(014) scabies leaves, topical
H(201) devil disease, roots, leaves VO., nasal, body wash
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Reference HW 07
Author(s) :
Wondimu Tigist, Asfaw Arsi, Kelbessa Ensermu
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants around 'Dheeraa' town, Arsi Zone, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, pp. 152-161, (2007)
Symptoms :
H(103)
Recipes :
H(103) tooth ache, twigs of Acacia oerforta, chewed, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Arsi zone)
Vernacular name :
ajo
Reference VG 20
Author(s) :
Giday Mirutse , Tilahum Teklehaymanot
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of plants used in management of livestock health problems by Afar people of Ada'ar District, Afar Regional State, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:8 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/8
Symptoms :
V(137)
Recipes :
Vb(137) sudden sickness (geno) of cattle, bark of Acacia oerfota , juice., VO. and nasal
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Ada'ar District, Afar Regional State)
Vernacular name :
goronto
Reference VS 20
Author(s) :
Sori, T., M. Bekana, G. Adugna, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Medicinal Plants in the Ethnoveterinary Practices of Borana Pastoralists, Southern Ethiopia
Intern J. Appl. Res. Vet .Med., Vol. 2, No. 3 (2004)
Symptoms :
V(008), V(020), V(030), V(047)
Recipes :
V(008) diarrhoea, roots of Accacia nilotica infusion, VO.
V(020) snake bite, Paste of roots, VO; / Nasal
V(030) retained fetal membrane, infusion of roots of Accacia nilotica, VO.
V(047) cowdriasis or heartwater disease, auricular / ocular paste of roots
V(020) snake bite, Paste of roots, VO; / Nasal
V(030) retained fetal membrane, infusion of roots of Accacia nilotica, VO.
V(047) cowdriasis or heartwater disease, auricular / ocular paste of roots
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern)
Vernacular name :
jirme (Borana language)
Acacia persiciflora Pax :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia persiciflora Pax
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 56
Author(s) :
Megersa, M., Z.Asfaw , E. Kelbessa, A. Beyene and B. Woldeab
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Wayu Tuka District, East Welega Zone of Oromia Regional State, West Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:68 ( 2013) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-9-68
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/68
Symptoms :
V(104)
Recipes :
Vb(104) stomach ache, the powdered bark of Acacia persiciflora mixed in water and given for the cattle forcefully
Region :
East Africa
Country :
West Ethiopia (Wayu Tuka District)
Vernacular name :
garbii (Afaan Oromo)
Acacia robusta Burch. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia robusta Burch.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HB 53
Author(s) :
Belayneh, A. Asfaw, S. Demissew, N. F. Bussa
Title :
Medicinal plants potential and use by pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Erer Valley of Babile Wereda, Eastern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:42 ( 2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/42
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, concoction of roots of Acacia robusta, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Eastern Ethiopia) (Erer Valley of Babile Wereda)
Vernacular name :
wangeyo (Oromo)
Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia senegal (L.) Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa senegal L.
Reference HB 53
Author(s) :
Belayneh, A. Asfaw, S. Demissew, N. F. Bussa
Title :
Medicinal plants potential and use by pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Erer Valley of Babile Wereda, Eastern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:42 ( 2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/42
Symptoms :
H(001), H(006), H(104), H(113)
Recipes :
H(001, 38) eye disease, decoction of fresh gum of Acacia senegal, eye bath
H(113, 38) backbone pain, decoction of fresh gum, VO.
H(006, 38) constipation, H(104, 38) stomachache, fresh gum, VO raw
H(113, 38) backbone pain, decoction of fresh gum, VO.
H(006, 38) constipation, H(104, 38) stomachache, fresh gum, VO raw
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Eastern Ethiopia) (Erer Valley of Babile Wereda)
Vernacular name :
sobensa (Oromo), edad, adad (Somali)
Reference HL 15
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, H. Yineger
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Mana Angetu District, southeastern Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , Volume 4 : 10 (2008)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/4/1/10
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Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) evil spiritt (ka falfala), fresh or dried seeds of Acacia senegal, crush
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southeastern Ethiopia (Mana Angetu District)
Vernacular name :
sapansa (Afaan Oromo)
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(001), H(033), H(053)
Recipes :
H(001) eye injury barks of Acacia senegal, eye-drop
H(053) mumps leaves of Acacia senegal, topical, nasal
H(033) impotence, roots, RNS. VO., topical
H(053) mumps leaves of Acacia senegal, topical, nasal
H(033) impotence, roots, RNS. VO., topical
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Acacia seyal Del. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia seyal Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HL 15
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, H. Yineger
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Mana Angetu District, southeastern Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , Volume 4 : 10 (2008)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/4/1/10
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Additional file
Symptoms :
V(037)
Recipes :
Vb(037) breast pain (dhukuba harma), fresh or dried roots of Acacia seyal, crush and drink
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southeastern Ethiopia (Mana Angetu District)
Vernacular name :
watcho (Afaan Oromo)
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(068), H(126)
Recipes :
H(068) intestinal parasite, roots of Acacia seyal , RNS. VO.
H(126) jaundice, leaves, RNS., VO.
H(126) jaundice, leaves, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Acacia sieberiana DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia sieberiana DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia sieberiana DC. var. sieberiana
Reference VG 19
Author(s) :
Giday, M.
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by the Zay people in Ethiopia.
CBM:s Skriftserie 3, pp. 81 - 99, Uppsala 2001
Symptoms :
V(014)
Recipes :
Vb(014) skin disease, flowers of Acacia sieberiana, RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Zay people; Islands of lake Ziway)
Vernacular name :
lafto (Oromo)
Acacia sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia sp.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HF 03
Author(s) :
Flatie, T., T. Gedif, K. Asres, T. Gebre-Mariam
Title :
Ethnomedical survey of Berta ethnic group Assosa Zone, Benishangul-Gumuz regional state, mid-west Ethiopia (Medicinal plants reported by household respondents of Berta ethnic group)
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2009, 5:14
doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-14
Symptoms :
H(008), H(018), H(104), H(108)
Recipes :
H(008, 2) diarrhorea , H(104) burning sensation in the upper alimentary tract (cheguara), roots of Pterolobium stellatum (qudu) , after removing the cover, boiled together with Acacia sp. in H2O and VO.
H(018) headache, H(108, 4) common cold (gunfan), ground fruit of Acacia sp (Acacia sp), decoction (H20), VO.
H(018) headache, H(108, 4) common cold (gunfan), ground fruit of Acacia sp (Acacia sp), decoction (H20), VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Benishangul-Gumuz regional state, mid-west Ethiopia)
Vernacular name :
mezel
Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne :
7 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HB 53
Author(s) :
Belayneh, A. Asfaw, S. Demissew, N. F. Bussa
Title :
Medicinal plants potential and use by pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Erer Valley of Babile Wereda, Eastern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:42 ( 2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/42
Symptoms :
H(008), H(104), H(118)
Recipes :
H(118) throat infection, H(104) stomachache / H(008) diarrhea, concoction, hot infusion of leaves and barks of Acacia tortilis , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Eastern Ethiopia) (Erer Valley of Babile Wereda)
Vernacular name :
tadacha, dhadhacha (Oromo)
Reference HL 15
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, H. Yineger
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Mana Angetu District, southeastern Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , Volume 4 : 10 (2008)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/4/1/10
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Additional file
Symptoms :
V(030)
Recipes :
Vb(030) removing after birth (ka), fresh leaves of Acacia tortilis, crush and drink
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southeastern Ethiopia (Mana Angetu District)
Vernacular name :
dedecha, kitkita (Afaan Oromo)
Reference HP 55
Author(s) :
Paulos, B., T. Gedif Fenta , D. Bisrat & K. Asres
Title :
Health seeking behavior and use of medicinal plants among the Hamer ethnic group, South Omo zone, south western Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:44 (2016)
Symptoms :
V(068)
Recipes :
V(068) goat intestinal parasite, fresh leaves of Acacia tortilis fed to goat (Recipe reported by household members)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
South Western Ethiopia ( South Omo zone)
Vernacular name :
sewute
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(000), H(004), H(078)
Recipes :
H(000) infant sickness, leaves of Acacia tortilis, body wash
H(004) external injury, leaves, topical
H(078) breast cancer, RNS., VO.. nasal, topical
H(004) external injury, leaves, topical
H(078) breast cancer, RNS., VO.. nasal, topical
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
V(005)
Recipes :
Vb(005) Vc(005) brucellosis leaves of Acacia tortilis, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Reference HW 07
Author(s) :
Wondimu Tigist, Asfaw Arsi, Kelbessa Ensermu
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants around 'Dheeraa' town, Arsi Zone, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, pp. 152-161, (2007)
Symptoms :
H(155)
Recipes :
H(155) tonsilitis, leaves of Acacia tortilis, chewed, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Arsi zone)
Vernacular name :
xadechaa
Reference VS 20
Author(s) :
Sori, T., M. Bekana, G. Adugna, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Medicinal Plants in the Ethnoveterinary Practices of Borana Pastoralists, Southern Ethiopia
Intern J. Appl. Res. Vet .Med., Vol. 2, No. 3 (2004)
Symptoms :
V(008)
Recipes :
V(008) diarrhoea, infusion of inner bark of Accacia tortilis, VO.
V(203) surgery, inner bark as suture
V(203) surgery, inner bark as suture
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern)
Vernacular name :
dhadacha (Borana language)
Acalypha fruticosa Forssk. :
6 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha fruticosa Forssk.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Acalypha amentacea Roxb.
Reference HK 67
Author(s) :
Kidane, B.,T. van Andel, L. .J. van der Maesen, Z. Asfaw
Title :
Use and management of traditional medicinal plants by Maale and Ari ethnic communities in southern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:46 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/46
Symptoms :
H(050), H(055), H(104), H(123)
Recipes :
H(050) stomach bloating, H(055) vomiting, H(123) food poisoning, leaves of Acalypha fruticosa, RNS., VO.
H(104) stomach ache, stems, RNS., VO.
H(104) stomach ache, stems, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name :
sauto zao (Maale)
Reference HL 10
Author(s) :
Le Floc'h, E., D. Lenormant, A. Lignon & N. Rezkallah
Title :
Pratiques ethnobotaniques des populations Afars de la moyenne vallée de l'Awash (Ethiopie).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 14, pp. 283 - 314, (1985)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(046), H(108)
Recipes :
H(006), child constipation, leaves, infusion + milk, VO., induce a diaroea
H(046), measles, leaves of Acalypha fruticosa , Cadaba rotundifolia, Tamarix aphylla, decoction (H2O) , inhalation + wash the bodi with the liquid
H(108), crushed leaves, infusion, VO. or sap, drops in nostril
H(046), measles, leaves of Acalypha fruticosa , Cadaba rotundifolia, Tamarix aphylla, decoction (H2O) , inhalation + wash the bodi with the liquid
H(108), crushed leaves, infusion, VO. or sap, drops in nostril
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Awash valley)
Vernacular name :
walainabi, migomali (Afar)
Reference HL 15
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, H. Yineger
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Mana Angetu District, southeastern Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , Volume 4 : 10 (2008)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/4/1/10
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Additional file
Symptoms :
H(155)
Recipes :
H(155) tonsilitis (entil), fresh or dried roots of Acalypha fruticosa, crush and drink
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southeastern Ethiopia (Mana Angetu District)
Vernacular name :
gurbi dag (Afaan Oromo)
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(000), H(001), H(012), H(037), H(078), H(099), H(104), H(155), H(182), H(201)
Recipes :
H(001) eye sickness, leaves of young plant of Acalypha fruticosa, fumigation
H(155) tonsillitis leaves, RNS. VO., nasal
H(037) lung infection leaves, RNS. inhaling
H(000) infant sickness leaves, RNS., VO., nasal, ear
H(078) breast cancer leaves, RNS. VO., nasal, topical
H(000) kola kusil leaves, RNS. VO., topical
H(099) epilepsy leaves, RNS. VO.
H(037) extrapulmonary tuberculosis leaves, RNS. VO., wash body
H(012) bone breakage leaves, RNS. tying/topical
H(104) dyspepsia leaves, RNS. VO., nasal
H(182) herpes zoster leaves, RNS. VO., nasal
H(201) schizophrenia leaves, RNS. VO.
H(155) tonsillitis leaves, RNS. VO., nasal
H(037) lung infection leaves, RNS. inhaling
H(000) infant sickness leaves, RNS., VO., nasal, ear
H(078) breast cancer leaves, RNS. VO., nasal, topical
H(000) kola kusil leaves, RNS. VO., topical
H(099) epilepsy leaves, RNS. VO.
H(037) extrapulmonary tuberculosis leaves, RNS. VO., wash body
H(012) bone breakage leaves, RNS. tying/topical
H(104) dyspepsia leaves, RNS. VO., nasal
H(182) herpes zoster leaves, RNS. VO., nasal
H(201) schizophrenia leaves, RNS. VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
V(005), V(012), V(037), V(041), V(046)
Recipes :
Vb(041) blackleg,, Ve(041) blackleg, Vch(041) blackleg young plant, leaves of Acalypha fruticosa , RNS.,VO., nasal
Vb(074) bovine pasteurellosis, leaves, RNS. asal, VO.
Vb(037) , Vc(037), Vch037) contagious pleuropneumonia leaves, RNS., VO., nasal
Vb(012), Vc(012), bone breakage/ fractures , leaves topical
Vb(005), Vc(005) brucellosis leaves, RNS., VO. (Cow, goat)
Vb(074) pastuerollosis leaves, RNS., VO.
Vb(046) rinderpest , leaves, RNS. VO.
Vb(074) bovine pasteurellosis, leaves, RNS. asal, VO.
Vb(037) , Vc(037), Vch037) contagious pleuropneumonia leaves, RNS., VO., nasal
Vb(012), Vc(012), bone breakage/ fractures , leaves topical
Vb(005), Vc(005) brucellosis leaves, RNS., VO. (Cow, goat)
Vb(074) pastuerollosis leaves, RNS., VO.
Vb(046) rinderpest , leaves, RNS. VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Reference VG 20
Author(s) :
Giday Mirutse , Tilahum Teklehaymanot
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of plants used in management of livestock health problems by Afar people of Ada'ar District, Afar Regional State, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:8 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/8
Symptoms :
V(037)
Recipes :
Vc(037) contagious caprine pleuropneumonia (indahi), leaves of Acalypha fruticosa , juice., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Ada'ar District, Afar Regional State)
Vernacular name :
subahi
Acalypha indica L. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha indica L.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
V(005), V(020), V(046)
Recipes :
Vb(020), Vc(020) , Vch(020) snake bite leaves of Acalblackleg young plantha indica RNS., VO., nasal
Vb(005), Vc(005) , Vch(005) brucellosis leaves, RNS., VO., nasal, ear, body wash
Vb(046) rinderpest, leaves, RNS., VO.
Vb(005), Vc(005) , Vch(005) brucellosis leaves, RNS., VO., nasal, ear, body wash
Vb(046) rinderpest, leaves, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(037), H(020), H(051), H(104), H(126), H(182)
Recipes :
H(016) breast infection leaves of Acalypha indica, RNS., VO., nasal, ear
H(037) lung infection leaves , RNS., VO.
H(051) paludism, H(108) chill whole plant, RNS, VO.
H(020) snake bite whole plant VO., nasal, body wash
H(126) jaundisse, leaves, RNS., VO.
H(104) dyspepsia leaves, RNS., VO., nasal
H(182) herpes zoster, leaves, RNS., VO., nasal
H(037) lung infection leaves , RNS., VO.
H(051) paludism, H(108) chill whole plant, RNS, VO.
H(020) snake bite whole plant VO., nasal, body wash
H(126) jaundisse, leaves, RNS., VO.
H(104) dyspepsia leaves, RNS., VO., nasal
H(182) herpes zoster, leaves, RNS., VO., nasal
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Reference VG 20
Author(s) :
Giday Mirutse , Tilahum Teklehaymanot
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of plants used in management of livestock health problems by Afar people of Ada'ar District, Afar Regional State, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:8 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/8
Symptoms :
V(041)
Recipes :
Vb(041), Vch(041) anthrax (geno) of cattle, camel, whole part of herb Acalypha indica, juice or decoction., VO.
Vb(041) blackleg (ladore), leaves, juice., VO.
Vb(041) blackleg (ladore), leaves, juice., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Ada'ar District, Afar Regional State)
Vernacular name :
baro berbere
Acalypha villicaulis Hochst.ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha villicaulis Hochst.ex A. Rich.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HG 23
Author(s) :
Giday M., Z. Asfawb, Z. Woldub
Title :
Medicinal plants of the Meinit ethnic group of Ethiopia: An ethnobotanical study
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, doi:10.1016/j.jep.2009.05.009 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, roots of Acalypha villicaulis, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa (Bench-Maji Zone)
Country :
Ethiopia (Southwest)
Vernacular name :
zibute-kemum (Meinit language)
Acalypha volkensii Pax :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha volkensii Pax
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HG 23
Author(s) :
Giday M., Z. Asfawb, Z. Woldub
Title :
Medicinal plants of the Meinit ethnic group of Ethiopia: An ethnobotanical study
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, doi:10.1016/j.jep.2009.05.009 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004), wound, leaves of Acalypha volkensii, RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa (Bench-Maji Zone)
Country :
Ethiopia (Southwest)
Vernacular name :
kirija, zibute-morenshi (Meinit language)
Reference HK 67
Author(s) :
Kidane, B.,T. van Andel, L. .J. van der Maesen, Z. Asfaw
Title :
Use and management of traditional medicinal plants by Maale and Ari ethnic communities in southern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:46 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/46
Symptoms :
H(001)
Recipes :
H(001) eye injury, leaves of Acalypha volkensii, RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name :
sauti (Maale)
Acanthospermum hispidum DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthospermum hispidum DC.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HL 15
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, H. Yineger
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Mana Angetu District, southeastern Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , Volume 4 : 10 (2008)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/4/1/10
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Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) femal sterility, fresh roots of Acanthospermum hispidum, crush boil and VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southeastern Ethiopia (Mana Angetu District)
Vernacular name :
qummuxxi (Afaan Oromo)
Acanthus polystachyus Delile :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthus polystachyus Delile
Family :
Achantaceae
Reference HC 31
Author(s) :
Chekole, G., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the environs of Tara-gedam and Amba remnant forests of Libo Kemkem District, northwest Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 11:4 (2015)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/11/1/4
Symptoms :
V(070)
Recipes :
V(070) rage, racines fraîches de Acanthus polystachius, pound and give with water
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northwest Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
nech kusheshile (Amharic)
Reference HM 56
Author(s) :
Megersa, M., Z.Asfaw , E. Kelbessa, A. Beyene and B. Woldeab
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Wayu Tuka District, East Welega Zone of Oromia Regional State, West Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:68 ( 2013) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-9-68
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/68
Symptoms :
H(020)
Recipes :
H(020) spider poison, leaves of Cordia africana, leaves of Acanthus polystachyus crushed together with feces of goat then put on fire the ash mixed with butter and creamed on affected part.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
West Ethiopia (Wayu Tuka District)
Vernacular name :
kosorruu (Afaan Oromo)
Reference HM 56
Author(s) :
Megersa, M., Z.Asfaw , E. Kelbessa, A. Beyene and B. Woldeab
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Wayu Tuka District, East Welega Zone of Oromia Regional State, West Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:68 ( 2013) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-9-68
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/68
Symptoms :
V(004)
Recipes :
Vb(004) wound (‘madaa gatiittii’), fresh leaves decoction Acanthus polystachyus crushed and rubbed on affected part (wound)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
West Ethiopia (Wayu Tuka District)
Vernacular name :
kosorruu (Afaan Oromo)
Acanthus sennii Chiov. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthus sennii Chiov.
Family :
Acanthaceae
Reference HC 31
Author(s) :
Chekole, G., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the environs of Tara-gedam and Amba remnant forests of Libo Kemkem District, northwest Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 11:4 (2015)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/11/1/4
Symptoms :
H(068), H(113), H(201)
Recipes :
H(068) tape worm, racines fraîches de Acanthus sennii, pound, immerse in water then drink the juice
H(113) arthritis / rheumatism, écraser racines fraîches, tie or drink with honey
H(201) evil eye, racines fraîches, sniff, drink and fumigate with concoction
H(113) arthritis / rheumatism, écraser racines fraîches, tie or drink with honey
H(201) evil eye, racines fraîches, sniff, drink and fumigate with concoction
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northwest Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
key kusheshilie (Amharic)
Achyranthes aspera L. :
28 reference(s)
Official name :
Achyranthes aspera L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Achyranthes annua Dinter
,
Achyranthes indica (L.) Mill.
,
Achyranthes aspera L. var. sicula
,
Achyranthes obovata Peter.
Reference HA 55
Author(s) :
Avigdor, E., H Wohlmuth, Z. Asfaw, T. Awas
Title :
The current status of knowledge of herbal medicine and medicinal plants in Fiche, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 10:38 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/38
Symptoms :
H(004), H(027)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, leaves of Achyranthes aspera are rubbed and put on cut or wound
H(027) (Rhesus factor incompatibility in pregnancy), herbs of Achyranthes aspera, Thalictrum rhynchocarpum, Indigofera zavattarii, Cucumis ficifolius, Gomphocarpus purpurascens, Rumex nepalensis, these herbs are dried, chopped together and put in a cotton pouch to be hung around the pregnant woman’s neck in the seventh month. When the baby is born it is taken off the mother and put on the baby. “To be collected on a Wednesday or a Friday, having abstained from sexual relations, and having not spoken to anybody on yhe morning of the collecting day"
H(027) (Rhesus factor incompatibility in pregnancy), herbs of Achyranthes aspera, Thalictrum rhynchocarpum, Indigofera zavattarii, Cucumis ficifolius, Gomphocarpus purpurascens, Rumex nepalensis, these herbs are dried, chopped together and put in a cotton pouch to be hung around the pregnant woman’s neck in the seventh month. When the baby is born it is taken off the mother and put on the baby. “To be collected on a Wednesday or a Friday, having abstained from sexual relations, and having not spoken to anybody on yhe morning of the collecting day"
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (City of Fiche, Oromia region)
Vernacular name :
elenj/qay telenj (Amharic)
Reference HB 44
Author(s) :
Bekalo, T. H., S. D. Woodmatas, Z. A. Woldemariam
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by local people in the lowlands of Konta Special Woreda, southern nations, nationalities and peoples regional state, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 5: 26 (2009) doi: 10.1186/1746-4269-5-26
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Symptoms :
H(020)
Recipes :
H(020) snake bite, crushed fresh leaves of Ficus thonningii homogenized in H2O, VO., to prevent allergy the residue as smokebath. On the next day fresh root of Kyllinga bulbosa crushed and homogenized in H2O, VO. and the residue serves for smokebath. On the 3rd day crushed concoction of Oldenlandia goreensis and Achyranthes aspera homogenized in H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopie (lowlands of Konta)
Vernacular name :
zanggiya (Konta)
Reference HC 31
Author(s) :
Chekole, G., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the environs of Tara-gedam and Amba remnant forests of Libo Kemkem District, northwest Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 11:4 (2015)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/11/1/4
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(012), H(027z), H(124), H(155)
Recipes :
H(001) eye problem, fresh leaves of Achyranthes aspera, pound, immerse to water, squeeze and insert with cotton
H(004) wound, leaves fresh and dried, écraser in powder and tie
H(004) fresh leaves, écraser and tie
H(012) bone fracture dried racines fraîches and tie the concoction
H(027z) excessive menstruation, fresh root, écraser, insert in water then drink juice
H(124) bleeding, dry fresh root, écraser and tie
H(155) tonsillitis, écraser racines fraîches and tie
H(004) wound, leaves fresh and dried, écraser in powder and tie
H(004) fresh leaves, écraser and tie
H(012) bone fracture dried racines fraîches and tie the concoction
H(027z) excessive menstruation, fresh root, écraser, insert in water then drink juice
H(124) bleeding, dry fresh root, écraser and tie
H(155) tonsillitis, écraser racines fraîches and tie
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northwest Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
telenj (Amharic)
Reference HC 31
Author(s) :
Chekole, G., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the environs of Tara-gedam and Amba remnant forests of Libo Kemkem District, northwest Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 11:4 (2015)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/11/1/4
Symptoms :
V(124)
Recipes :
V(124) bleeding, racines fraîches de Achyranthes aspera, écraser and tie
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northwest Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
telenj (Amharic)
Reference HD 12b
Author(s) :
Desta, B.
Title :
Ethiopian traditional herbal drugs.Part II: Antimicrobial activity of 63 medicinal plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 39, pp.129 - 139, (1993)
Symptoms :
H(108), H(112)
Recipes :
H(108) nasal infection, flowerss, RNS.
H(112) abortion or prevention pregnacy, leaves, vaginal fumigation
H(112) abortion or prevention pregnacy, leaves, vaginal fumigation
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
ttelenge
Reference HF 03
Author(s) :
Flatie, T., T. Gedif, K. Asres, T. Gebre-Mariam
Title :
Ethnomedical survey of Berta ethnic group Assosa Zone, Benishangul-Gumuz regional state, mid-west Ethiopia (Medicinal plants reported by household respondents of Berta ethnic group)
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2009, 5:14
doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-14
Symptoms :
Recipes :
H(051) fever, decoction (H20) of leaves of Achyranthes aspera, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Benishangul-Gumuz regional state, mid-west Ethiopia)
Vernacular name :
dumugelo
Reference HF 03
Author(s) :
Flatie, T., T. Gedif, K. Asres, T. Gebre-Mariam
Title :
Ethnomedical survey of Berta ethnic group Assosa Zone, Benishangul-Gumuz regional state, mid-west Ethiopia (Medicinal plants reported by household respondents of Berta ethnic group)
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2009, 5:14
doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-14
Symptoms :
H(013), H(014)
Recipes :
H(013) skin disorder,H(014) herpes, (shererit), rubbed leaves between palms and applied to the affected area
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Benishangul-Gumuz regional state, mid-west Ethiopia)
Vernacular name :
Dalecha
Debes
Reference HG 18
Author(s) :
Giday Mirutse , Tilahum Teklehaymanot, Abebe Animut,Yalemtsehay Mekonnen
Title :
Medicinal plants of the Shinasha, Agew-awi and Amhara peoples in northwest Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 110, pp. 516 - 525 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(027y), H(124)
Recipes :
H(004), roots of Achyranthes aspera, RNS., local application
H(027y) + H(124), seeds , RNS. , on placenta
H(027y) + H(124), seeds , RNS. , on placenta
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Northwest)
Vernacular name :
telenj (Amhara)
Reference HG 19
Author(s) :
Giday, M.
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by the Zay people in Ethiopia.
CBM:s Skriftserie 3, pp. 81 - 99, Uppsala 2001
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) skin wound, leaves of Achyranthes aspera, RNS., on skin
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Zay people; Islands of lake Ziway)
Vernacular name :
dergu arba (Oromo)
Reference HG 28
Author(s) :
Giday M., Z. Asfawb, Z. Woldub
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used by Sheko ethnic group of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 132, pp. 75 - 85 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, leaves of Achyranthes aspera, RNS., local application
H(004) wound, leaves of Ajuga integrifolia of Achyranthes aspera, RNS., local application
H(004) wound, leaves of Ajuga integrifolia of Achyranthes aspera, RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southwestt)
Vernacular name :
ziadu-boee (Sheko)
Reference HL 11
Author(s) :
Lemordant, D.
Title :
Contribution à l'ethnobotanique éthiopienne.
Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 18, 1 - 35, 142 - 179, (1971)
Symptoms :
V(087)
Recipes :
Veq(087), extracts from stems, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
t'alandj
Reference HL 11
Author(s) :
Lemordant, D.
Title :
Contribution à l'ethnobotanique éthiopienne.
Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 18, 1 - 35, 142 - 179, (1971)
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100), stem , pommad , local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
t'alandj
Reference HL 15
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, H. Yineger
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Mana Angetu District, southeastern Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , Volume 4 : 10 (2008)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/4/1/10
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Additional file
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) itching (aro), fresh leaves of Achyranthes aspera, crush boil and VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southeastern Ethiopia (Mana Angetu District)
Vernacular name :
jibir (Afaan Oromo)
Reference HL 24
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa, P. Van Damme
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used for human ailments in Ankober District, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:63 ( 2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/63
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Symptoms :
H(124), H(181)
Recipes :
H(124) minor bleeding, H(181) omphalitis, fresh leaves of Achyranthes aspera, grind, paste the crushed part and tie on the wound
H(124) epistaxis, fresh leaves , extract the juice/oil/latex and pour or paint it
H(124) epistaxis, fresh leaves , extract the juice/oil/latex and pour or paint it
Region :
East Africa
Country :
North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
telenj (Amharic)
Reference HT 26
Author(s) :
Tilahum Teklehaymanot, Mirutse Giday, Girmay Medhim,Yalemtsehay Mekonnen
Title :
Knowledge and use of medicinal plants by people around Debre Libanos monastery in Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 11, pp. 271 - 283 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(124), H(126)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, paste of the crushed leaves of Achyranthes aspera, dressing
H(124) haemorrhage (hemostasise), paste of the crushed leaves, dressing
H(124) epistaxis (nessire), paste of the crushed leaves and juice
H(126) hepatitis, infusion of roots, VO.
H(124) haemorrhage (hemostasise), paste of the crushed leaves, dressing
H(124) epistaxis (nessire), paste of the crushed leaves and juice
H(126) hepatitis, infusion of roots, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (region of the Debre Libanos monastery)
Vernacular name :
telenje (Amharic)
Reference HT 27
Author(s) :
Tilahum Teklehaymanot, Mirutse Giday
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by people in Zegie Peninsula, Northwestern Ethiopia,
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 3:12 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(124), H(201)
Recipes :
H(014) herpes zoster (shererit kusil) chewing fresh leaves of Achyranthes aspera
H(124) blood clotting, dressing with crushed fresh leaves
H(201) evil eyes roots powder of Achyranthes aspera of Capparis tomentosa of Carissa spinarum (agam) of Justicia schimperiana (sensel) of Verbascum sinaiticum , spinkled on burning charcoal and inhaling smoke
H(124) blood clotting, dressing with crushed fresh leaves
H(201) evil eyes roots powder of Achyranthes aspera of Capparis tomentosa of Carissa spinarum (agam) of Justicia schimperiana (sensel) of Verbascum sinaiticum , spinkled on burning charcoal and inhaling smoke
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Northwest, Zegie peninsula)
Vernacular name :
telenzje (Amharic)
Reference HT 42
Author(s) :
Tolossa, K , E. Debela, S.Athanasiadou, A.Tolera, G. Ganga, J.GM Houdijk
Title :
Ethno-medicinal study of plants used for treatment of human and livestock ailments by traditional healers in South Omo, Southern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:32 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/32
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) abdominal pain and tonsillitis, root of Achyranthes aspera chopped and mixed with water and taken orally. Leaf chewed and the extract kept near the inflammation area
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern), South Omo
Vernacular name :
busino (Maale)
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(020), H(041), H(130), H(155), H(162)
Recipes :
H(001) eye infection, boil it in water by mixing with leaves of Withania somnifera, Eucalyptus globulus, roots of Achyranthes aspera and Cynoglossum lanceolataum and leaves of Zehneria scabra and inhale the vapour
H(004) wound crush leaves and place on the wound
H(004) wound, sore, crush leaves and rub the past on the H(004) wound
H(020) snake bite, chew roots and swallow the fluid
H(041) anthrax, crush roots of Solanum incanum by mixing with seeds of Lepidium sativum, whole part of Hypoestes forskaolii, roots of Achyranthes aspera and Verbascum sinaiticum, filter and drink fluid
H(041) anthrax, crush roots of Achyranthes aspera of Solanum incanum and whole part of Hypoestes forskaolii, add water and drink with cup of glass
H(130) paralysis, crush roots, dry and put it on fire for fumigation
H(155) tonsilitis, crush leaves of Achyranthes aspera alone or with leaves of Cucumis ficifolius and place it on shaved head of child
H(162) urine retention, tie root around the sex organ
H(004) wound crush leaves and place on the wound
H(004) wound, sore, crush leaves and rub the past on the H(004) wound
H(020) snake bite, chew roots and swallow the fluid
H(041) anthrax, crush roots of Solanum incanum by mixing with seeds of Lepidium sativum, whole part of Hypoestes forskaolii, roots of Achyranthes aspera and Verbascum sinaiticum, filter and drink fluid
H(041) anthrax, crush roots of Achyranthes aspera of Solanum incanum and whole part of Hypoestes forskaolii, add water and drink with cup of glass
H(130) paralysis, crush roots, dry and put it on fire for fumigation
H(155) tonsilitis, crush leaves of Achyranthes aspera alone or with leaves of Cucumis ficifolius and place it on shaved head of child
H(162) urine retention, tie root around the sex organ
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
muchele (Tigrigna)
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
V(001), V(025), V(041)
Recipes :
Vb(001) eye infection (livestock), chew roots of Achyranthes aspera and spit the liquid onto the infected V(001) eye
V(041) anthrax, crush roots of Achyranthes aspera of Solanum incanum and whole part of Hypoestes forskaolii, add water and drink with cup of glass
Vb(025) babesia (livestock), crush roots and apply into the nose
V(041) anthrax, crush roots of Achyranthes aspera of Solanum incanum and whole part of Hypoestes forskaolii, add water and drink with cup of glass
Vb(025) babesia (livestock), crush roots and apply into the nose
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
muchele (Tigrigna)
Reference HW 03
Author(s) :
Wilson, R. T. & M. Woldo Gebre
Title :
Medicine and magic in Central Tigre: a contribution to the ethnobotany of the Ethiopian plateau.
Economic Botany, 33, 1, 29 - 34, (1979)
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008), crushed roots + H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Central Tigre region)
Vernacular name :
muchello
Reference HW 07
Author(s) :
Wondimu Tigist, Asfaw Arsi, Kelbessa Ensermu
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants around 'Dheeraa' town, Arsi Zone, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, pp. 152-161, (2007)
Symptoms :
V(041)
Recipes :
Vb(041) anthrax, roots of Achyranthes aspera are crushed, homogenized in H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Arsi zone)
Vernacular name :
dargu-arbaa
Reference VB 40
Author(s) :
Birhanu, T., D. Abera
Title :
Survey of ethno-veterinary medicinal plants at selected Horro Gudurru Districts, Western Ethiopia
African Journal of Plant Science, Vol. 9(3), pp 185-192, March 2015
Symptoms :
V(004), V(016)
Recipes :
Vb(004) wound, Vb(016) mastitis, roots of Achyranthes aspera, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Ethiopia (Horro Gudurru Districts)
Vernacular name :
maxxannee
Reference VG 27
Author(s) :
Gebrezgabiher, G. , S. Kalayou & S.Sahle
Title :
An ethno-veterinary survey of medicinal plants in woredas of Tigray region, Northern Ethiopia
International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation Vol. 5(2), pp. 89-97, (february, 2013)
Available online http://www.academicjournals.org/IJBC
DOI: 10.5897/IJBC12.131
Symptoms :
V(004), V(016)
Recipes :
Vb(004) wound, Vb(008) diarrhea, The leave are crushed and mixed with water, local application and drenching
Vb(016) mastitis, the fresh root of Achyranthes aspera is chopped and bounded together with a leaf of Commicarpus podunculosus, mixed with water, local applicational and drenching
Vb(016) mastitis, the fresh root of Achyranthes aspera is chopped and bounded together with a leaf of Commicarpus podunculosus, mixed with water, local applicational and drenching
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northern Ethiopia, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
mechalo
Reference VL 21
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa, P. Van Damme
Title :
Ethnoveterinary plants of Ankober District, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:21 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/21
Symptoms :
V(001), V(108), V(124)
Recipes :
Vb(001) ophthalmic infection, leaves of Achyranthes aspera, extract the juice/oil/latex and pour or paint it
Vb(108) nasal infection, fresh roots of Achyranthes aspera, pound, homogenize with cold water and allow the animal to drink it or pour it on infected part, nasal,
Vb(124) minor bleeding, fresh leaves, grind and paste the crushed part
Vb(108) nasal infection, fresh roots of Achyranthes aspera, pound, homogenize with cold water and allow the animal to drink it or pour it on infected part, nasal,
Vb(124) minor bleeding, fresh leaves, grind and paste the crushed part
Region :
East Africa
Country :
North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
telenj (Amharic)
Reference VM 41
Author(s) :
Mesfin, F., S. Demisse, T. Teklehaymanot
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Wonago Woreda, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:28 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-28 (2009)
Symptoms :
V(008), V(039)
Recipes :
Vb(008) diarrhea, pwder dry / fresh leaf of Achyranthes aspera with H2O is applied externally
Vb(039) ectoparasite, pwder dry / fresh leaf of Achyranthes aspera with H2O is applied externally
Vb(039) ectoparasite, pwder dry / fresh leaf of Achyranthes aspera with H2O is applied externally
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (region of Wonago Woreda)
Vernacular name :
derrgu (Gedeoffa)
Reference VT 27
Author(s) :
Tilahum Teklehaymanot, Mirutse Giday
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by people in Zegie Peninsula, Northwestern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 3:12 (2007)
Symptoms :
V(124)
Recipes :
V(124) blood clotting, dressing with crushed leaves Achyranthes aspera
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Northwest, Zegie peninsula)
Vernacular name :
telenzje (Amharic)
Reference VW 04
Author(s) :
Wirtu, G., G. Adugna, T. Samuel, E. Kelbessa & A. Geleto
Title :
Aspects of farmers' knowledge, attitudes and practices of animal health problems in central Ethiopia. Ethnoveterinary medicine. Alternatives for livestock development.
Proceedings of an international conference held in Pune, India, 4 - 6 november 1997.BAIF Development research foundation, Pune, India, 41 - 52, (1999)
Symptoms :
V(041), V(104)
Recipes :
Vb(041)blackleg, ONS., RNS.
Vb(104)colic, ONS., RNS.
Vb(104)colic, ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Central Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
dargu (Oromic)
Reference VY 01
Author(s) :
Yineger, H., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, E. Lulekal
Title :
Ethnoveterinary medicinal plants at Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, pp. 55 - 70 (2007)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874107000669
Symptoms :
V(006), V(037), V(075)
Recipes :
V(006) + V(037) + V(075), darissaa (gamoji, zalaqua) (slight cough, shivering, unable to defecate, to eat, constipation, abdominal distension, shivering, fluid discharge through nose, falling of ear. Leads to death), crushed root of Achyranthes aspera is mixed with H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Bale Mountains National Park)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Achyrospermum africanum Hook.f.ex Baker :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Achyrospermum africanum Hook.f.ex Baker
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference HT 42
Author(s) :
Tolossa, K , E. Debela, S.Athanasiadou, A.Tolera, G. Ganga, J.GM Houdijk
Title :
Ethno-medicinal study of plants used for treatment of human and livestock ailments by traditional healers in South Omo, Southern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:32 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/32
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) evil eye, leaf and root chopped of Achyrospermum africanum and soaked with water
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern), South Omo
Vernacular name :
kebit buda (Aari)
Achyrospermum schimperi (Hochst. ex Briq.) Perkins ex Mildbr. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Achyrospermum schimperi (Hochst. ex Briq.) Perkins ex Mildbr.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference HG 28
Author(s) :
Giday M., Z. Asfawb, Z. Woldub
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used by Sheko ethnic group of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 132, pp. 75 - 85 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) boil, leaves of Achyrospermum schimperi, RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southwestt)
Vernacular name :
kursi-charo (Sheko)
Reference HT 26
Author(s) :
Tilahum Teklehaymanot, Mirutse Giday, Girmay Medhim,Yalemtsehay Mekonnen
Title :
Knowledge and use of medicinal plants by people around Debre Libanos monastery in Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 11, pp. 271 - 283 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(126)
Recipes :
H(126) hepatitis, leaves of Achyrospermum schimperi, smoke bath
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (region of the Debre Libanos monastery)
Vernacular name :
mirenze (Amharic)
Reference HT 42
Author(s) :
Tolossa, K , E. Debela, S.Athanasiadou, A.Tolera, G. Ganga, J.GM Houdijk
Title :
Ethno-medicinal study of plants used for treatment of human and livestock ailments by traditional healers in South Omo, Southern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:32 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/32
Symptoms :
V(041)
Recipes :
V(041) anthrax, leaf and flower of Achyrospermum schimperi chopped and soaked with hot water and drenched
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern), South Omo
Vernacular name :
abasanga medihanit (Aari), (Amharic)
Acmella caulirhiza Delile :
9 reference(s)
Official name :
Acmella caulirhiza Delile
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Spilanthes mauritiana (A. Rich. ex Pers.) DC.
,
Spilanthes filicaulis (Schumach. & Thonn.) C.D.Adams
Reference HA 53
Author(s) :
Amenu, E.
Title :
Use and management of medicinal plants by indigenous people of Ejaji area (Chelya woreda) West Shoa, Ethopia: An Ethnobotanical Approach
A Thesis submited to the school of graduate studies, Addis Ababan, Ethiopia, 104 p. June 2007
Symptoms :
H(155)
Recipes :
H(155) tonsilitis (harsasse), flower of Acmella caulirhiza is chewed and spitted on tonsilitis
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Ethiopia, Oromya Region, West Shoa Zone in Chelya woreda.
Vernacular name :
gutichaa (Afaan Oromoo)
Reference HB 44
Author(s) :
Bekalo, T. H., S. D. Woodmatas, Z. A. Woldemariam
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by local people in the lowlands of Konta Special Woreda, southern nations, nationalities and peoples regional state, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 5: 26 (2009) doi: 10.1186/1746-4269-5-26
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Symptoms :
H(004), H(104)
Recipes :
H(004) wound in mouth, chewing fresh flower
H(104) abdominal distention, fresh flower and leaves of Acmella caulirhiza crushed then homogenized in H2O, VO.
H(104) abdominal distention, fresh flower and leaves of Acmella caulirhiza crushed then homogenized in H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopie (lowlands of Konta)
Vernacular name :
aydaamiyaa (Konta)
Reference HC 31
Author(s) :
Chekole, G., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the environs of Tara-gedam and Amba remnant forests of Libo Kemkem District, northwest Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 11:4 (2015)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/11/1/4
Symptoms :
H(003)
Recipes :
H(003) swelling, écraser leaves of Acmella caulirhiza and powder then tie with honey/butter, local applicatioj
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northwest Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
kutchamelk (Amharic)
Reference HF 03
Author(s) :
Flatie, T., T. Gedif, K. Asres, T. Gebre-Mariam
Title :
Ethnomedical survey of Berta ethnic group Assosa Zone, Benishangul-Gumuz regional state, mid-west Ethiopia (Medicinal plants reported by household respondents of Berta ethnic group)
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2009, 5:14
doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-14
Symptoms :
H(013), H(014)
Recipes :
H(013) skin disorder,H(014) herpes, (shererit), grounded leaves, mixed with sesame oil, and also applied to the affected area
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Benishangul-Gumuz regional state, mid-west Ethiopia)
Vernacular name :
gutecha
Reference HF 03
Author(s) :
Flatie, T., T. Gedif, K. Asres, T. Gebre-Mariam
Title :
Ethnomedical survey of Berta ethnic group Assosa Zone, Benishangul-Gumuz regional state, mid-west Ethiopia (Medicinal plants reported by household respondents of Berta ethnic group)
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2009, 5:14
doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-14
Symptoms :
H(103)
Recipes :
H(103) dental pain with or without swelling of face area (tirs himem), ground roots of Acmella caulirhiza, put in between teeth
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Benishangul-Gumuz regional state, mid-west Ethiopia)
Vernacular name :
etsegne andewu
Reference HG 28
Author(s) :
Giday M., Z. Asfawb, Z. Woldub
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used by Sheko ethnic group of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 132, pp. 75 - 85 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(155)
Recipes :
H(155) tonsillitis, flowers of Acmella caulirhiza, RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southwestt)
Vernacular name :
guticha (Sheko)
Reference HK 67
Author(s) :
Kidane, B.,T. van Andel, L. .J. van der Maesen, Z. Asfaw
Title :
Use and management of traditional medicinal plants by Maale and Ari ethnic communities in southern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:46 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/46
Symptoms :
H(103), H(155)
Recipes :
H(103) tooth ache, H(155) tonsillitis, flowers of Acmella caulirhiza, RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name :
yemdir berbere (Araf)
Reference HL 24
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa, P. Van Damme
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used for human ailments in Ankober District, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:63 ( 2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/63
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Symptoms :
H(100), H(103), H(118), H(155)
Recipes :
H(100) gonorrhoea, fresh ou dry leaves and flowers of Acmella caulirhiza, boil and drink the decoction when cool
H(103) toothache, fresh flowers hold with teeth
H(118) epiglottitis, fresh or dried leaves and flowers, boil and drink the decoction when cool
H(155) tonsilitis, fresh flowers, boil and drink the decoction when cool
H(103) toothache, fresh flowers hold with teeth
H(118) epiglottitis, fresh or dried leaves and flowers, boil and drink the decoction when cool
H(155) tonsilitis, fresh flowers, boil and drink the decoction when cool
Region :
East Africa
Country :
North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HM 56
Author(s) :
Megersa, M., Z.Asfaw , E. Kelbessa, A. Beyene and B. Woldeab
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Wayu Tuka District, East Welega Zone of Oromia Regional State, West Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:68 ( 2013) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-9-68
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/68
Symptoms :
H(155)
Recipes :
H(155) tonsillitis, fresh flowers of Acmella caulirhiza chewed and swallowed
Region :
East Africa
Country :
West Ethiopia (Wayu Tuka District)
Vernacular name :
guutichaa (Afaan Oromo)
Acokanthera schimperi (A.DC.) Schweinf. :
20 reference(s)
Official name :
Acokanthera schimperi (A.DC.) Schweinf.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HA 37
Author(s) :
Abbink, J.
Title :
Medicinal and ritual plants of the Ethiopian southwest : an account of recent research.
Article on Internethttp (1995) ://www.nuffic.nl/ciran/ikdm/3-2/articles/abbink.html
Indigenous knowledge and development monitor (http://www.nufficcs.nl/ciran/ikdm/ )
Symptoms :
H(022)
Recipes :
H(022), crushed roots in H2O of Carissa edulis of Acokanthera schimperi , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Dizi, Suri & Me'en tribes)
Vernacular name :
migari (Suri)
Reference HA 55
Author(s) :
Avigdor, E., H Wohlmuth, Z. Asfaw, T. Awas
Title :
The current status of knowledge of herbal medicine and medicinal plants in Fiche, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 10:38 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/38
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) psychiatric disease (likuft) , roots of Acokanthera schimperi of Capparis tomentosa of Maytenus arbutifolia , young shoots of Solanum incanum, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (City of Fiche, Oromia region)
Vernacular name :
mrenz (Amharic)
Reference HB 53
Author(s) :
Belayneh, A. Asfaw, S. Demissew, N. F. Bussa
Title :
Medicinal plants potential and use by pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Erer Valley of Babile Wereda, Eastern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:42 ( 2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/42
Symptoms :
H(051), H(106), H(155)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, H(106) mosquito repellent, smoking the area with stems and leaves of Acokanthera schimperi to stifle the insect
H(155) tonsillitis, concoction with stems and leaves, rinsing the H(118) throat
H(155) tonsillitis, concoction with stems and leaves, rinsing the H(118) throat
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Eastern Ethiopia) (Erer Valley of Babile Wereda)
Vernacular name :
kararo (Oromo), wabayo, oboyo (Somali)
Reference HC 31
Author(s) :
Chekole, G., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the environs of Tara-gedam and Amba remnant forests of Libo Kemkem District, northwest Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 11:4 (2015)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/11/1/4
Symptoms :
H(020), H(126)
Recipes :
H(020) spider poison, écraser leaves of Acokanthera schimperi and powder then cream with butter, local application
H(126) hepatitis, whole plant, écraser, dry then fumigate
H(126) hepatitis, whole plant, écraser, dry then fumigate
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northwest Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
merz/mirez (Amharic)
Reference HD 12b
Author(s) :
Desta, B.
Title :
Ethiopian traditional herbal drugs.Part II: Antimicrobial activity of 63 medicinal plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 39, pp.129 - 139, (1993)
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014), skin lesions, flowers
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
merenz
Reference HG 07
Author(s) :
Getahun, A.
Title :
Some common medicinal and poisonous plants used in ethiopian folk medicine.
Faculty of Science, Addis Abeba University, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, 63p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(092), H(126)
Recipes :
H(092) arrows, combustion soot, RNS.
H(126), combustion smoke of the whole the plant
H(126), combustion smoke of the whole the plant
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
merz (Amarinya), keraro (Tigrinya), oboyo, wabayo, ghedulajo (Somali), karacha (Sidamo), mephteh, mephthi, merenz (Tigrinya)
Reference HG 18
Author(s) :
Giday Mirutse , Tilahum Teklehaymanot, Abebe Animut,Yalemtsehay Mekonnen
Title :
Medicinal plants of the Shinasha, Agew-awi and Amhara peoples in northwest Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 110, pp. 516 - 525 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(094), H(126)
Recipes :
H(004), leaves of Acokanthera schimperi of Premma schiperi, leaves + barks of leaves of Croton macrostachyus, RNS., local application
H(094), leaves, RNS, anal application
H(126), leaves, fumigation + leaves and roots, RNS., VO.
H(094), leaves, RNS, anal application
H(126), leaves, fumigation + leaves and roots, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Northwest)
Vernacular name :
merenz (Amhara)
Reference HG 19
Author(s) :
Giday, M.
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by the Zay people in Ethiopia.
CBM:s Skriftserie 3, pp. 81 - 99, Uppsala 2001
Symptoms :
H(155)
Recipes :
H(155) tonsilitis, leaves of Acokanthera schimperi, RNS, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Zay people; Islands of lake Ziway)
Vernacular name :
qeeru (Oromo)
Reference HH 13
Author(s) :
Hailu Tadeg, Endris Mohammed, Kaleab Asres, Tsige Gebre-Mariam
Title :
Antimicrobial activities of some selected traditional Ethiopian medicinal plants used in the treatment of skin disorders.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 100, pp. 168-175 (2005)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(003), H(004), H(014), H(018), H(099), H(100), H(113), H(161), H(168), H(172), H(173)
Recipes :
H(001) eye disease, H(003) swellings, H(004) wounds,H(014) scabies, H(014) tinea, H(014) eczema, H(018) headache, H(099) epilepsy, H(100) syphilis, H(113) rheumatic pain, H(161) warts, H(168) amnesia, H(172) elephantiasis, H(173) leprosy, leaves, RNS. (information in HH 13 from Abebe and Ayehu, 1993)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
mrenz
Reference HL 11
Author(s) :
Lemordant, D.
Title :
Contribution à l'ethnobotanique éthiopienne.
Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 18, 1 - 35, 142 - 179, (1971)
Symptoms :
H(092)
Recipes :
H(092) arrows poison, ONS.?, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
ouabaio
Reference HL 15
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, H. Yineger
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Mana Angetu District, southeastern Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , Volume 4 : 10 (2008)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/4/1/10
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Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) gonorrhea (chobto), fresh stem barks of Acokanthera schimperi, crush boil and VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southeastern Ethiopia (Mana Angetu District)
Vernacular name :
kararo (Afaan Oromo)
Reference HL 24
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa, P. Van Damme
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used for human ailments in Ankober District, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:63 ( 2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/63
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Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) gonorrhoea, fresh roots of Acokanthera schimperi, boil and drink the decoction when cool
Region :
East Africa
Country :
North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
merenz (Amharic)
Reference HT 1k
Author(s) :
Tadesse, D.
Title :
Traditional use of some medicinal plants in Ethiopia.Vol. 1, 273-293, (1994)
Proceedings of the 13 th plenary meeting of AETFAT, Zomba, Malawi, (2-11 april 1991)Vol 1 and Vol 2, 1514 p. (1994)
Edited by J.H. Seyani & A.C. Chicuni.National herbarium and Botanic Gardens of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi.
Symptoms :
H(014), H(094), H(173)
Recipes :
H(014), roots of Acokanthera schimperi, Aloe sp., Capparis tomentosa, Gladiolus psittacinus, Rumex abyssinicus , Rumex bequaertii , Ferrula communis , leaves and barks stems Euclea schimperi (DC.) Dandy, powder+ buter, application on wounds
H(094), roots powder + honey, local application
H(173), leaves, Acokanthera schimperi, Brucea antidysenterica , roots Rumex abyssinicus, Maesa lanceolata , powder + butter, plaster, local application, patient in sun treatment during 7 days
H(173),barks stems, Acokanthera schimperi , powder, decoction (H2O) in 7 cup H2O, reduce in 1 cup, local application, patient in the sun
H(094), roots powder + honey, local application
H(173), leaves, Acokanthera schimperi, Brucea antidysenterica , roots Rumex abyssinicus, Maesa lanceolata , powder + butter, plaster, local application, patient in sun treatment during 7 days
H(173),barks stems, Acokanthera schimperi , powder, decoction (H2O) in 7 cup H2O, reduce in 1 cup, local application, patient in the sun
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
merenz (Amaharic)
Reference HT 27
Author(s) :
Tilahum Teklehaymanot, Mirutse Giday
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by people in Zegie Peninsula, Northwestern Ethiopia,
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 3:12 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(074)
Recipes :
H(014) herpes (kusil), dressing with crushed whole plant of Acokanthera schimperi
H(074) bacterial infection of nail (yetat merz), dressing with crushed fresh root
H(074) bacterial infection of nail (yetat merz), dressing with crushed fresh root
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Northwest, Zegie peninsula)
Vernacular name :
yemerz enchet (Amharic)
Reference HT 33
Author(s) :
Tilahun Teklehaymanot
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of knowledge and medicinal plants use by the people in Dek Island in Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume124, pp 69–78, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) gonorrhoea ( chebtu), fresh root of Acokanthera schimperi is chewed and swallowed before breakfast
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Northwest, Dek Island in lake Tana )
Vernacular name :
gerero (Amharic)
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) itching,H(014) scabies, boil barks of Acokanthera schimperi in water and wash body with it
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
mebtie (Tigrigna)
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(001), H(179)
Recipes :
H(001) eye Infection leaves/laytex of Acokanthera schimperi, eye-drop
H(179) kidney infection, roots, RNS., VO., topical
H(179) kidney infection, roots, RNS., VO., topical
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
V(046)
Recipes :
Vb(046) Vc046) rinderpest, leaves of Acokanthera schimperi, RNS. VO., nasal
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Reference VG 07
Author(s) :
Getahun, A.
Title :
Some common medicinal and poisonous plants used in ethiopian folk medicine.
Faculty of Science, Addis Abeba University, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, 63p., (1976)
Symptoms :
V(092)
Recipes :
V(092) arrows, combustion soot, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
merz (Amarinya), keraro (Tigrinya), oboyo, wabayo, ghedulajo (Somali), karacha (Sidamo), mephteh, mephthi, merenz (Tigrinya)
Reference VT 26
Author(s) :
Tilahum Teklehaymanot, Mirutse GidayGirmay Medhim,Yalemtsehay Mekonnen
Title :
Knowledge and use of medicinal plants by people around Debre Libanos monastery in Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 111, pp. 271 - 283 ((2007))
Symptoms :
V(126)
Recipes :
V(126) jaundice (wef beshita), grounded leaves of Acokanthera schimperi with H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (region of the Debre Libanos monastery)
Vernacular name :
mirenze (Amharic)
Acritochaete volkensii Pilg. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acritochaete volkensii Pilg.
Family :
Poaceae
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
Vb(095) plant of eaten by livestock and wildlife.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
garaba
Actiniopteris semiflabellata Pic. Serm. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Actiniopteris semiflabellata Pic. Serm.
Family :
Pteridaceae
Reference HA 55
Author(s) :
Avigdor, E., H Wohlmuth, Z. Asfaw, T. Awas
Title :
The current status of knowledge of herbal medicine and medicinal plants in Fiche, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 10:38 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/38
Symptoms :
H(111)
Recipes :
H(111) burn (severe), powdered roasted plant of Actiniopteris semiflabellata, applied topically
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopie (town of Fiche, Oromia region)
Vernacular name :
menna (Amharic)
Adansonia digitata L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Adansonia digitata L.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Synonyms :
Adansonia sphaerocarpa A.Chev.
Reference HL 11
Author(s) :
Lemordant, D.
Title :
Contribution à l'ethnobotanique éthiopienne.
Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 18, 1 - 35, 142 - 179, (1971)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051), leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
dima
Adenia venenata Forssk. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Adenia venenata Forssk.
Family :
Passifloraceae
Reference HA 34
Author(s) :
Aberra Geyid, Dawit Abebe, Asfaw Debella, Zewdneh Makonnen, Frehiwot Aberra, Frehiwot Teka, Tesfaye Kebede, Kelbessa Urga, Kidist Yersaw, Teklele Biza, Bisrat Haile Mariam & Mulugeta GutaYersaw, Teklele Biza, Bisrat Haile Mariam & Mulugeta Guta
Title :
Screening of some medicinal plants of Ethiopia for their anti-microbial properties and chemical profiles.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 97, pp. 421-427 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(175)
Recipes :
H(175) wound dressing, stem, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
adenden
Adenium obesum (Forssk.) Roemer & Schultes :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Adenium obesum (Forssk.) Roemer & Schultes
Family :
Apocynaceae
Synonyms :
Nerium obesum Forssk.
,
Adenium somalense var. crispum Chiov.
,
Adenium honghel A.DC.
Reference HP 55
Author(s) :
Paulos, B., T. Gedif Fenta , D. Bisrat & K. Asres
Title :
Health seeking behavior and use of medicinal plants among the Hamer ethnic group, South Omo zone, south western Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:44 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(104), H(201)
Recipes :
H(104) abdominal colic, roots of Adenium obesum chopped, chewed and juice swallowed
H(201) evil eye, roots chopped, boiled in water, cooled and VO. (Recipe reported by household members and healers)
H(201) evil eye, roots chopped, boiled in water, cooled and VO. (Recipe reported by household members and healers)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
South Western Ethiopia ( South Omo zone)
Vernacular name :
gebez dhesha
Adenostemma perrottetii DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Adenostemma perrottetii DC.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HG 28
Author(s) :
Giday M., Z. Asfawb, Z. Woldub
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used by Sheko ethnic group of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 132, pp. 75 - 85 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(020)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, stems of Adenostemma perrottetii, RNS., VO.
H(020) snakebite, leaves of Adenostemma perrottetii, RNS., VO
H(020) snakebite, leaves of Adenostemma perrottetii, RNS., VO
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southwestt)
Vernacular name :
bo-charo, shoj-charo (Sheko)
Adiantum capillus-veneris L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Adiantum capillus-veneris L.
Family :
Pteridaceae
Reference HC 31
Author(s) :
Chekole, G., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the environs of Tara-gedam and Amba remnant forests of Libo Kemkem District, northwest Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 11:4 (2015)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/11/1/4
Symptoms :
H(041), H(053)
Recipes :
H(041) anthrax, racines fraîches de Adiantum capillus-veneris, écraser, insert in water then drink the juice
H(053) ear wound, fresh stem and dried, insert into new jewelry hole
H(053) ear wound, fresh stem and dried, insert into new jewelry hole
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northwest Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
joroasfit (Amharic)
Aeonium leucoblepharum Webb ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aeonium leucoblepharum Webb ex A. Rich.
Family :
Crassulaceae
Reference VL 21
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa, P. Van Damme
Title :
Ethnoveterinary plants of Ankober District, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:21 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/21
Symptoms :
V(030), V(137)
Recipes :
Vb(030) retained placenta, fresh leaves, pound, homogenize with cold water and allow the animal to drink it
Vb(137) sore, fresh leaves of Aeonium leucoblepharum , grind and cover surface of diseased parts with the powder
Vb(137) sore, fresh leaves of Aeonium leucoblepharum , grind and cover surface of diseased parts with the powder
Region :
East Africa
Country :
North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
yefeyel Dabo (Amharic)
Aerva javanica (Burm. f.) Juss. ex Schult. :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Aerva javanica (Burm. f.) Juss. ex Schult.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Aerva persica (Burm. f.) Merr.
Reference HL 10
Author(s) :
Le Floc'h, E., D. Lenormant, A. Lignon & N. Rezkallah
Title :
Pratiques ethnobotaniques des populations Afars de la moyenne vallée de l'Awash (Ethiopie).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 14, pp. 283 - 314, (1985)
Symptoms :
H(106)
Recipes :
H(106) snake, a tuft of this plant keep away the snake during the night
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Awash valley)
Vernacular name :
ohilahito (Afar)
Reference HT 33
Author(s) :
Tilahun Teklehaymanot
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of knowledge and medicinal plants use by the people in Dek Island in Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume124, pp 69–78, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(078)
Recipes :
H(078) cancer (neqersa), powder of Aerva javanica, Plumbago zeylanicum, Lepidium sativum, mixed with bat’s blood is taken orally early morning before breakfast
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Northwest, Dek Island in lake Tana )
Vernacular name :
tobia (Amharic)
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(004), H(016), H(100), H(124)
Recipes :
H(016) breast infection, leaves of Aerva javanica, RNS., nasal, body wash
H004) wound, leaves, topical
H(124) épistaxis, roots, RNS, VO., nasal
H(100) sexually transmitted infection, roots, RNS., VO., body wash
H004) wound, leaves, topical
H(124) épistaxis, roots, RNS, VO., nasal
H(100) sexually transmitted infection, roots, RNS., VO., body wash
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
V(016), V(046)
Recipes :
Vb(016), Vc(016), mastitis and contagious agalactia, leaves of Aerva javanica, RNS., VO., nasal, body wash
Vc(046) rinderpest, , roots, RNS., nasal
Vc(046) rinderpest, , roots, RNS., nasal
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Reference VG 20
Author(s) :
Giday Mirutse , Tilahum Teklehaymanot
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of plants used in management of livestock health problems by Afar people of Ada'ar District, Afar Regional State, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:8 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/8
Symptoms :
V(001)
Recipes :
Vc(001) ophthalmic infection (intibiaki) of goat, fresh or after drying roots of Aerva javanica, juice., local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Ada'ar District, Afar Regional State)
Vernacular name :
alyaito
Aerva lanata (L.) Juss. ex Schult. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aerva lanata (L.) Juss. ex Schult.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Reference HB 44
Author(s) :
Bekalo, T. H., S. D. Woodmatas, Z. A. Woldemariam
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by local people in the lowlands of Konta Special Woreda, southern nations, nationalities and peoples regional state, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 5: 26 (2009) doi: 10.1186/1746-4269-5-26
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Symptoms :
H(006)
Recipes :
H(006) constipation, decocted above ground part of the plant of Aerva lanata, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopie (lowlands of Konta)
Vernacular name :
picppiccaa (Konta)
Aframomum corrorima (Braun) P.C.M. Jansen :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum corrorima (Braun) P.C.M. Jansen
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HE 03
Author(s) :
Eyob. S, M. Appelgren, J. Rohloff, A. Tsegaye, G. Messele
Title :
Traditional medicinal uses and essential oil composition of leaves and rhizomes of korarima (Aframomum corrorima (Braun) P.C.M. Jansen) from southern Ethiopia.
South African Journal of Botany, Volume 74, pp. 181 - 185, (2008)
Symptoms :
V(000), V(003), V(004), V(068)
Recipes :
V(000) domestic animal disorder, roots decoction of Aframomum corrorima, VO.
Vb(003) animal body swelling, Vb(004) skin wound, crushed leaves rubbed on body or leves wrapped as a bandage
Vb(068) nemathoda in ruminants, decoction of rhizome, VO.
Vb(004) wounds, crushed flowers, local application (in the region of Kaffa )
Vb(003) animal body swelling, Vb(004) skin wound, crushed leaves rubbed on body or leves wrapped as a bandage
Vb(068) nemathoda in ruminants, decoction of rhizome, VO.
Vb(004) wounds, crushed flowers, local application (in the region of Kaffa )
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern) (region of Gamo gofa of Debub Omo of Kaffa)
Vernacular name :
gelesh, (in the Gamo Gofa region), gaye (in the Debub Omo region), shetto (in the Kaffa region ),
Reference HE 03
Author(s) :
Eyob. S, M. Appelgren, J. Rohloff, A. Tsegaye, G. Messele
Title :
Traditional medicinal uses and essential oil composition of leaves and rhizomes of korarima (Aframomum corrorima (Braun) P.C.M. Jansen) from southern Ethiopia.
South African Journal of Botany, Volume 74, pp. 181 - 185, (2008)
Symptoms :
H(007x), H(018), H(091), H(104), H(118)
Recipes :
H(007x), H(018) headache, H(091) tonic, H(104) stomach ache, H(118) sore throat, crushed seeds in the drink
H(104) intestine, H(118) throat problems, decoction of fresh pods, VO. and chew a pod
H(104) intestine, H(118) throat problems, decoction of fresh pods, VO. and chew a pod
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern) (region of Gamo gofa of Debub Omo of Kaffa)
Vernacular name :
mesketo, (in the Gamo Gofa region), gaco (in the Debub Omo region), mache (in the Kaffa region )
Reference HG 26
Author(s) :
Giday, M., Z. Asfaw, Z. Woldu, T. Teklehaymanot
Title :
Medicinal plant knowledge of the Bench ethnic group of Ethiopia: an ethnobotanical investigation
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 5 : 34 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomachache (gobkin koshki) , seeds of Aframomum corrorima, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southwestt)
Vernacular name :
orsha (Omotic)
Agauria salicifolia (Comm. ex Lam.) Hook.f. ex Oliv. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Agauria salicifolia (Comm. ex Lam.) Hook.f. ex Oliv.
Family :
Ericaceae
Synonyms :
Agauria polyphylla Baker
Reference VM 16
Author(s) :
Mesfin, T. & T. Obsa
Title :
Ethiopian traditional veterinary practices and their possible contribution to animal production and management.
Rev. sci. tech. Off. int. Epiz., 13 (2), 417-424, (1994)
Symptoms :
V(093)
Recipes :
V(093), flowers, antidote toxic plants
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
sotira (Arsi)
Agave sisalana Perr. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Agave sisalana Perr.
Family :
Agavaceae
Reference VG 19
Author(s) :
Giday, M.
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by the Zay people in Ethiopia.
CBM:s Skriftserie 3, pp. 81 - 99, Uppsala 2001
Symptoms :
V(041)
Recipes :
Vb(041) blackleg, roots of Agave sisalana, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Zay people; Islands of lake Ziway)
Vernacular name :
alge (Oromo), qacha (Amharic)
Ageratum conyzoides L. :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Ageratum conyzoides L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HA 34
Author(s) :
Aberra Geyid, Dawit Abebe, Asfaw Debella, Zewdneh Makonnen, Frehiwot Aberra, Frehiwot Teka, Tesfaye Kebede, Kelbessa Urga, Kidist Yersaw, Teklele Biza, Bisrat Haile Mariam & Mulugeta GutaYersaw, Teklele Biza, Bisrat Haile Mariam & Mulugeta Guta
Title :
Screening of some medicinal plants of Ethiopia for their anti-microbial properties and chemical profiles.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 97, pp. 421-427 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(175)
Recipes :
H(175) wound dressing, leaves, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
tefo, elbu
Reference HG 07
Author(s) :
Getahun, A.
Title :
Some common medicinal and poisonous plants used in ethiopian folk medicine.
Faculty of Science, Addis Abeba University, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, 63p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(175)
Recipes :
H(004) + H(175), whole fresh plant, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
gunyato, arema (Galinya)
Reference HG 28
Author(s) :
Giday M., Z. Asfawb, Z. Woldub
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used by Sheko ethnic group of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 132, pp. 75 - 85 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(109)
Recipes :
H(109) back bone pain leaves of Ageratum conyzoides of Amaranthus dubius of Dicrocephala integrifolia, RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southwestt)
Vernacular name :
zingube-qumbe (Sheko)
Reference HL 15
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, H. Yineger
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Mana Angetu District, southeastern Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , Volume 4 : 10 (2008)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/4/1/10
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Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) gonorrhea (chobto), fresh roots of Ageratum conyzoides, crush boil and VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southeastern Ethiopia (Mana Angetu District)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HP 15
Author(s) :
Parvez, N. & Suman Yadav
Title :
Ethnopharmacology of single herbal preparations of medicinal plants in Asendabo district, Jimma, Ethiopia
Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, Vol. 9 (4), pp. 724 - 729, October 2010
Symptoms :
H(124)
Recipes :
H(124, 3) epistaxis (ye'ne ser), leaves paste of Ageratum conyzoides, application on the nose
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Jimma district)
Vernacular name :
tufo
Agrocharis incognita (C.Norman) Heywood & Jury :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Agrocharis incognita (C.Norman) Heywood & Jury
Family :
Apiaceae
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
V(095), V(104)
Recipes :
Vb(095) plant of Agrocharis incognita eaten by cattle.
Vb(104), root is crushed and given to livestock for stomach problems.
Vb(104), root is crushed and given to livestock for stomach problems.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) root of Agrocharis incognita is crushed and eaten for stomach problems.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Agrocharis melanantha Hochst. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Agrocharis melanantha Hochst.
Family :
Apiaceae
Reference HK 67
Author(s) :
Kidane, B.,T. van Andel, L. .J. van der Maesen, Z. Asfaw
Title :
Use and management of traditional medicinal plants by Maale and Ari ethnic communities in southern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:46 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/46
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) evil eye, leaves of Agrocharis melanantha, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name :
afi deshe (Araf)
Reference VY 01
Author(s) :
Yineger, H., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, E. Lulekal
Title :
Ethnoveterinary medicinal plants at Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, pp. 55 - 70 (2007)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874107000669
Symptoms :
V(099)
Recipes :
V(099) epilepsy (wan qabana, elbissa), crushed fresh root is squeezed, juice is taken nasally
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Bale Mountains National Park)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Aizoon canariense L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aizoon canariense L.
Family :
Aizoaceae
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) head injury, leaves of Aizoon canariensis, RNS., topical
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Ajuga alba (Gürke) Robyns :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ajuga alba (Gürke) Robyns
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference HB 44
Author(s) :
Bekalo, T. H., S. D. Woodmatas, Z. A. Woldemariam
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by local people in the lowlands of Konta Special Woreda, southern nations, nationalities and peoples regional state, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 5: 26 (2009) doi: 10.1186/1746-4269-5-26
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Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, crushed fresh leaves of Ajuga alba homogenized in H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopie (lowlands of Konta)
Vernacular name :
kaare dhaliyaa (Konta)
Ajuga integrifolia Buch-Ham :
7 reference(s)
Official name :
Ajuga integrifolia Buch-Ham
Family :
Lamiaceae
Synonyms :
Ajuga bracteosa Wallich ex Bentham
Reference HG 16
Author(s) :
Gedif, T. & H-J. Hahn
Title :
The use of medicinal plants in self-care in rural central Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 87, pp. 155 - 161 (2003)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(008), H(051)
Recipes :
H(004, f), pounded leaves in a paste, local application
H(008, f), diarrhoea, H(051, f) paludism fresh leaves, decoction, VO.
H(008, f), diarrhoea, H(051, f) paludism fresh leaves, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Butajira district)
Vernacular name :
anamaro, amagussa
Reference HG 23
Author(s) :
Giday M., Z. Asfawb, Z. Woldub
Title :
Medicinal plants of the Meinit ethnic group of Ethiopia: An ethnobotanical study
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, doi:10.1016/j.jep.2009.05.009 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(068), H(201)
Recipes :
H(030) retained placenta, roots of Ajuga integrifolia, RNS., VO.
H(008) child diarrhoea, H(030) retained placenta, H(068) ascaris, H(201) evil eye, leaves of Ajuga integrifolia, RNS., VO.
H(008) child diarrhoea, H(030) retained placenta, H(068) ascaris, H(201) evil eye, leaves of Ajuga integrifolia, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa (Bench-Maji Zone)
Country :
Ethiopia (Southwest)
Vernacular name :
zibute-kurijun, qilqilia, qilqilich (Meinit language)
Reference HG 26
Author(s) :
Giday, M., Z. Asfaw, Z. Woldu, T. Teklehaymanot
Title :
Medicinal plant knowledge of the Bench ethnic group of Ethiopia: an ethnobotanical investigation
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 5 : 34 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(030)
Recipes :
H(030) retained placenta (kochiwutergu shida), leaves of Ajuga integrifolia, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southwestt)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HG 28
Author(s) :
Giday M., Z. Asfawb, Z. Woldub
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used by Sheko ethnic group of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 132, pp. 75 - 85 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013), H(068)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, leaves of Ajuga integrifolia of Achyranthes aspera, RNS., local application
H(013) boil, leaves of Dyschoriste nagchana of Ajuga integrifolia, RNS., local application
H(068) amoebiasis, leaves, RNS., VO.
H(013) boil, leaves of Dyschoriste nagchana of Ajuga integrifolia, RNS., local application
H(068) amoebiasis, leaves, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southwestt)
Vernacular name :
kursi-charo (Sheko)
Reference HP 15
Author(s) :
Parvez, N. & Suman Yadav
Title :
Ethnopharmacology of single herbal preparations of medicinal plants in Asendabo district, Jimma, Ethiopia
Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, Vol. 9 (4), pp. 724 - 729, October 2010
Symptoms :
H(008), H(126)
Recipes :
H(008, 3) diarrhoea, H(126, 2) jaundice (ye'mariyammekent), whole plant of Ajuga integrifolia, infusion in hot H2O, to filter, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Jimma district)
Vernacular name :
armagusa
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
H(014), H(068), H(104)
Recipes :
H(014) tinea capitis, crush leaves of Ajuga integrifolia and rub on the affected part
H(068) ascaris, H(068) tape worm, crush leaves, filter and drink
H(104) abdominal pain, crush leaves of Ajuga integrifolia , filter and drink
H(068) ascaris, H(068) tape worm, crush leaves, filter and drink
H(104) abdominal pain, crush leaves of Ajuga integrifolia , filter and drink
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
endifdif (Tigrigna)
Reference VW 04
Author(s) :
Wirtu, G., G. Adugna, T. Samuel, E. Kelbessa & A. Geleto
Title :
Aspects of farmers' knowledge, attitudes and practices of animal health problems in central Ethiopia. Ethnoveterinary medicine. Alternatives for livestock development.
Proceedings of an international conference held in Pune, India, 4 - 6 november 1997.BAIF Development research foundation, Pune, India, 41 - 52, (1999)
Symptoms :
V(014), V(041), V(104)
Recipes :
Vb(014), ONS., RNS.
Vb(041)blackleg, ONS., RNS.
Vb(104)colic, ONS., RNS.
Vb(041)blackleg, ONS., RNS.
Vb(104)colic, ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Central Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
harma gusa (Oromic)
Ajuga remota Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ajuga remota Benth.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference HG 07
Author(s) :
Getahun, A.
Title :
Some common medicinal and poisonous plants used in ethiopian folk medicine.
Faculty of Science, Addis Abeba University, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, 63p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(008), H(151)
Recipes :
H(004)legs, H(008), H(151), extract leaves, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
ungo-quasot Tigrinya), tale (Wollamo), akorarchigne (Amarinya)
Albizia anthelmintica Brongn. :
8 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia anthelmintica Brongn.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 55
Author(s) :
Avigdor, E., H Wohlmuth, Z. Asfaw, T. Awas
Title :
The current status of knowledge of herbal medicine and medicinal plants in Fiche, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 10:38 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/38
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) taeniasis, ONS. of Albizia anthelmintica, VO. with tella (local beer)
H(068) taeniasis, bark of Albizia anthelmintica , Guizotia abyssinica and sugar, RNS.
H(068) taeniasis, bark of Albizia anthelmintica , Guizotia abyssinica chopped together, RNS.
H(068) taeniasis, ONS. of Embelia schimperi, chopped with Albizia anthelmintica and Guizotia abyssinica and eaten or with a drink of tella (local beer)
H(068) taeniasis, ONS. of Glinus lotoides, mixed with Guizotia abyssinica and Albizia anthelmintica., taken orally as a paste
H(068) taeniasis, bark of Albizia anthelmintica , Guizotia abyssinica and sugar, RNS.
H(068) taeniasis, bark of Albizia anthelmintica , Guizotia abyssinica chopped together, RNS.
H(068) taeniasis, ONS. of Embelia schimperi, chopped with Albizia anthelmintica and Guizotia abyssinica and eaten or with a drink of tella (local beer)
H(068) taeniasis, ONS. of Glinus lotoides, mixed with Guizotia abyssinica and Albizia anthelmintica., taken orally as a paste
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (City of Fiche, Oromia region)
Vernacular name :
musena (Amharic)
Reference HD 12a
Author(s) :
Desta, B.
Title :
Ethiopian traditional herbal drugs.Part I: Studies on the toxicity and therapeutic activity of local taenicidal medications.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 45, pp. 27 - 33, (1995)
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068), tenia, anthelmintic, barks, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
shina
Reference HG 07
Author(s) :
Getahun, A.
Title :
Some common medicinal and poisonous plants used in ethiopian folk medicine.
Faculty of Science, Addis Abeba University, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, 63p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) tenia, ONS. of Albizia anthelmintica, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
rhaybit (Somali), shina (Amaharic), kebita (Kaffa)
Reference HH 6k
Author(s) :
Heine, B. & M. Brenzinger
Title :
Plant concepts and plant use .An ethnobotanical survey of the semi-arid and arid lands of East Africa.Part 4: Plant of the Borana (Ethiopia and Kenya)296 p., Band 9 (1988)
Kolner Beiträge zur Entwicklungsländerforschung / Cologne Development StudiesVerlag breitenbach Publishers, Saarbrücken, Fort Lauderdale
Symptoms :
H(006), H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) + H(006) intestinal worms (most effective medicine); peel, roots, to dry, to pound, to drink with milk, laxative.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia & Kenya
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HL 11
Author(s) :
Lemordant, D.
Title :
Contribution à l'ethnobotanique éthiopienne.
Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 18, 1 - 35, 142 - 179, (1971)
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068), bark, powder + H20
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
musna
Reference HP 55
Author(s) :
Paulos, B., T. Gedif Fenta , D. Bisrat & K. Asres
Title :
Health seeking behavior and use of medicinal plants among the Hamer ethnic group, South Omo zone, south western Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:44 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) intestinal parasite, inside part of the fresh bark cut of Albizia anthelmintica, boiled with water, filtered, mixed with sorghum powder and eaten (Recipe reported by household members)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
South Western Ethiopia ( South Omo zone)
Vernacular name :
dhita
Reference VH 6k
Author(s) :
Heine, B. & M. Brenzinger
Title :
Plant concepts and plant use .An ethnobotanical survey of the semi-arid and arid lands of East Africa.Part 4: Plant of the Borana (Ethiopia and Kenya).296 p., Band 9 (1988)
Kolner Beiträge zur Entwicklungsländerforschung / Cologne Development StudiesVerlag breitenbach Publishers, Saarbrücken, Fort Lauderdale
Symptoms :
V(006)
Recipes :
V(006) calf, constipation , peel roots, chew, put mixture into mouth and nose
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia & Kenya
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference VS 20
Author(s) :
Sori, T., M. Bekana, G. Adugna, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Medicinal Plants in the Ethnoveterinary Practices of Borana Pastoralists, Southern Ethiopia
Intern J. Appl. Res. Vet .Med., Vol. 2, No. 3 (2004)
Symptoms :
V(068)
Recipes :
V(068) helminthiasis, root bark decoction of Albezia anthelimentica, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern)
Vernacular name :
hawacho (Borana language)
Albizia gummifera (J.F.Gmel.) C.A.Sm. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia gummifera (J.F.Gmel.) C.A.Sm.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 56
Author(s) :
Megersa, M., Z.Asfaw , E. Kelbessa, A. Beyene and B. Woldeab
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Wayu Tuka District, East Welega Zone of Oromia Regional State, West Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:68 ( 2013) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-9-68
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/68
Symptoms :
H(103), H(113)
Recipes :
H(103) toothache, leaves of Albizia gummiffera crushed, mixed n water. Put in cotton and rubbed on affected teeth.
H(113) rheumatism, bark of Albizia gummiffera chewed in order to get relief from rheumatism
H(113) rheumatism, bark of Albizia gummiffera chewed in order to get relief from rheumatism
Region :
East Africa
Country :
West Ethiopia (Wayu Tuka District)
Vernacular name :
muka arbaa (Afaan Oromo)
Albizia malacophylla (A. Rich.) Walp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia malacophylla (A. Rich.) Walp.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 56
Author(s) :
Megersa, M., Z.Asfaw , E. Kelbessa, A. Beyene and B. Woldeab
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Wayu Tuka District, East Welega Zone of Oromia Regional State, West Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:68 ( 2013) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-9-68
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/68
Symptoms :
V(041)
Recipes :
Vb(041) blackleg, bark of Albizia malacophylla powdered and given for treatment
Region :
East Africa
Country :
West Ethiopia (Wayu Tuka District)
Vernacular name :
arganboobee (Afaan Oromo)
Albizia schimperiana Oliv. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia schimperiana Oliv.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 53
Author(s) :
Amenu, E.
Title :
Use and management of medicinal plants by indigenous people of Ejaji area (Chelya woreda) West Shoa, Ethopia: An Ethnobotanical Approach
A Thesis submited to the school of graduate studies, Addis Ababan, Ethiopia, 104 p. June 2007
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) evil eye (buda), root of Albizia schimperiana and Pterolobium stella (traditional beer made from teff)tum are dried and powdered. 3-4 spoon of the powder is fumigated on broken pot.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Ethiopia, Oromya Region, West Shoa Zone in Chelya woreda.
Vernacular name :
imalaa (Afaan Oromoo)
Reference HA 53
Author(s) :
Amenu, E.
Title :
Use and management of medicinal plants by indigenous people of Ejaji area (Chelya woreda) West Shoa, Ethopia: An Ethnobotanical Approach
A Thesis submited to the school of graduate studies, Addis Ababan, Ethiopia, 104 p. June 2007
Symptoms :
V(003), V(041)
Recipes :
Veq(003) swelling (dhiitoo), root of Albizia schimperiana is powdered and the powder is rolled in clean cloth and tied to the neck of equines.
Vb(041) blackleg (bishoftuu), root of Albizia schimperiana is powdered and mixed with water a glass of the concoction is given to cattle.
Vb(041) blackleg (bishoftuu), root of Albizia schimperiana is powdered and mixed with water a glass of the concoction is given to cattle.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Ethiopia, Oromya Region, West Shoa Zone in Chelya woreda.
Vernacular name :
imalaa (Afaan Oromoo)
Reference HP 15
Author(s) :
Parvez, N. & Suman Yadav
Title :
Ethnopharmacology of single herbal preparations of medicinal plants in Asendabo district, Jimma, Ethiopia
Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, Vol. 9 (4), pp. 724 - 729, October 2010
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) facial fungus (chirete), powder of dried leaves of Albizia schimperiana mixed with butter, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Jimma district)
Vernacular name :
catto
Albizia sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia sp.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 56
Author(s) :
Megersa, M., Z.Asfaw , E. Kelbessa, A. Beyene and B. Woldeab
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Wayu Tuka District, East Welega Zone of Oromia Regional State, West Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:68 ( 2013) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-9-68
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/68
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, dried bark of Albizia sp. powdered and applied on affected part
Region :
East Africa
Country :
West Ethiopia (Wayu Tuka District)
Vernacular name :
ambaltaa (Afaan Oromo)
Alchemilla abyssinica Fresen. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Alchemilla abyssinica Fresen.
Family :
Rosaceae
Synonyms :
Alchemilla rothii Oliv.
Reference VY 01
Author(s) :
Yineger, H., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, E. Lulekal
Title :
Ethnoveterinary medicinal plants at Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, pp. 55 - 70 (2007)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874107000669
Symptoms :
V(041)
Recipes :
V(041) blackleg (dhukuba gorbe, aba gorba), swollen site is cut before serving the medicine. Crushed fresh roots of Rumex nepalensis of Alchemilla abyssinica are mixed in H2O, VO + drops in nose
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Bale Mountains National Park)
Vernacular name :
hindrif / endrif
Alchemilla fischeri Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Alchemilla fischeri Engl.
Family :
Rosaceae
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
Vb(095) plant of Alchemilla fischeri eaten by cattle and baboons.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
sedisa
Alchemilla kiwuensis Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Alchemilla kiwuensis Engl.
Family :
Rosaceae
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
Vb(095) plant of Alchemilla kiwuensis eaten by cattle.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
sedisa
Alectra sessiliflora (Vahl) Kuntze :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Alectra sessiliflora (Vahl) Kuntze
Family :
Scrophulariaceae
Reference HT 42
Author(s) :
Tolossa, K , E. Debela, S.Athanasiadou, A.Tolera, G. Ganga, J.GM Houdijk
Title :
Ethno-medicinal study of plants used for treatment of human and livestock ailments by traditional healers in South Omo, Southern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:32 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/32
Symptoms :
H(020)
Recipes :
H(020) snake bite/poison, leaf of Plectranthus globosus chopped mixed with Alectra sessiliflora mixed in cold water and taken orally
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern), South Omo
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Allium cepa L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium cepa L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Reference HA 55
Author(s) :
Avigdor, E., H Wohlmuth, Z. Asfaw, T. Awas
Title :
The current status of knowledge of herbal medicine and medicinal plants in Fiche, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 10:38 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/38
Symptoms :
H(068), H(201)
Recipes :
H(068) taeniasis, ONS. of Allium cepa as part of a formula comprising Arake (spirit brewed with fermented grains) with Hagenia abyssinica, Ruta chalepensis, Zingiber officinale and Cinnamomum verum, RNS
H(201) evil eye, take the dried skin of a hyena and put the herbs as Artemisia abyssinica, Ruta chalepensis, Allium cepa in a pouch of the leather as a charm around the neck.
H(201) evil eye, take the dried skin of a hyena and put the herbs as Artemisia abyssinica, Ruta chalepensis, Allium cepa in a pouch of the leather as a charm around the neck.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (City of Fiche, Oromia region)
Vernacular name :
shinkurt (Amharic)
Reference HB 44
Author(s) :
Bekalo, T. H., S. D. Woodmatas, Z. A. Woldemariam
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by local people in the lowlands of Konta Special Woreda, southern nations, nationalities and peoples regional state, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 5: 26 (2009) doi: 10.1186/1746-4269-5-26
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Symptoms :
H(008), H(037)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, drinking decocted older leaves of Sapium ellipticum with Allium cepa
H(037) cough (infants) , 1st day the infant will drink decocted fresh fruit (seed) of Ocimum basilicum which is mixed with butter, 2nd day the infant will drink decocted Allium cepa mixed with butter, 3rd day the infant will drink decocted Artemisia afra mixed with butter
H(037) cough (infants) , 1st day the infant will drink decocted fresh fruit (seed) of Ocimum basilicum which is mixed with butter, 2nd day the infant will drink decocted Allium cepa mixed with butter, 3rd day the infant will drink decocted Artemisia afra mixed with butter
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopie (lowlands of Konta)
Vernacular name :
shunkkurttiya (Konta)
Allium sativum L. :
27 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium sativum L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Reference HA 53
Author(s) :
Amenu, E.
Title :
Use and management of medicinal plants by indigenous people of Ejaji area (Chelya woreda) West Shoa, Ethopia: An Ethnobotanical Approach
A Thesis submited to the school of graduate studies, Addis Ababan, Ethiopia, 104 p. June 2007
Symptoms :
H(008), H(037), H(051), H(103), H(104), H(108), H(155)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, H(051) paludidm, seed of Lepidium sativum and bulb of Allium sativum are pounded together and given to human with honey.
H(037) cough seed of Lepidium sativum and bulb of Allium sativum are pounded together and given to human with honey for three to four days.
H(051) paludism (Busaa), bulb of Allium sativum and rhizome of Zingiber officinale (Ginger officinale) are pounded and eaten with honey.
H(051) paludism, leaf of Carica papaya and Allium sativum bulb are pounded together and made in the form of soup, boiled and mixed with honey and one –two cup of coffee is used.
H(051) paludism, powdered fruit of Datura stramonium is mixed with honey and three to four spoons are eaten with pounded Allium sativum.
H(103) tooth infection, leaves Vernonia amygdalina are chewed with bulb of Allium sativum
H(104) stomach ache, fruit of Citrus limon and bulb of Allium sativum are pounded together and mixed with honey and eaten with wheat breainjera (flat bread with teff flour "Eragostris teff") .
H(108) influenza, leaf of Ruta chalepensisis pounded with bulb of Allium sativum mixed with soup and used as adrink
H(155) tonsilitis, seed of Lepidium sativum and bulb of Allium sativum are pounded together and given to human with honey for three to four days..
H(037) cough seed of Lepidium sativum and bulb of Allium sativum are pounded together and given to human with honey for three to four days.
H(051) paludism (Busaa), bulb of Allium sativum and rhizome of Zingiber officinale (Ginger officinale) are pounded and eaten with honey.
H(051) paludism, leaf of Carica papaya and Allium sativum bulb are pounded together and made in the form of soup, boiled and mixed with honey and one –two cup of coffee is used.
H(051) paludism, powdered fruit of Datura stramonium is mixed with honey and three to four spoons are eaten with pounded Allium sativum.
H(103) tooth infection, leaves Vernonia amygdalina are chewed with bulb of Allium sativum
H(104) stomach ache, fruit of Citrus limon and bulb of Allium sativum are pounded together and mixed with honey and eaten with wheat breainjera (flat bread with teff flour "Eragostris teff") .
H(108) influenza, leaf of Ruta chalepensisis pounded with bulb of Allium sativum mixed with soup and used as adrink
H(155) tonsilitis, seed of Lepidium sativum and bulb of Allium sativum are pounded together and given to human with honey for three to four days..
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Ethiopia, Oromya Region, West Shoa Zone in Chelya woreda.
Vernacular name :
qullubbi adii (Afaan Oromoo)
Reference HA 53
Author(s) :
Amenu, E.
Title :
Use and management of medicinal plants by indigenous people of Ejaji area (Chelya woreda) West Shoa, Ethopia: An Ethnobotanical Approach
A Thesis submited to the school of graduate studies, Addis Ababan, Ethiopia, 104 p. June 2007
Symptoms :
V(008), V(045), V(202)
Recipes :
Vb(008) diarrhoea, Vb(202) blotting (bokoksa), seed of Lepidium sativum and bulb of Allium sativum are pounded together and given to cattle.
Vb(045) infection (Arraba iddaa), leaf of Croton macrostachyus and bulb of Allium sativum are pounded together and given to cattle.
Vb(045) infection (Arraba iddaa), leaf of Croton macrostachyus and bulb of Allium sativum are pounded together and given to cattle.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Ethiopia, Oromya Region, West Shoa Zone in Chelya woreda.
Vernacular name :
qullubbi adii (Afaan Oromoo)
Reference HA 55
Author(s) :
Avigdor, E., H Wohlmuth, Z. Asfaw, T. Awas
Title :
The current status of knowledge of herbal medicine and medicinal plants in Fiche, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 10:38 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/38
Symptoms :
H(082), H(193), H(201)
Recipes :
H(082) asthma, 3-4 cloves of Allium sativum chopped and mixed with honey, dissolved by Kosso arake "kosso arake" (spirit brewed with fermented grains) with Hagenia abyssinica, Ruta chalepensis, Zingiber officinale and Cinnamomum verum, RNS
H(193) demulcent, ONS of Trigonella foenum-graecum Mixed with garlic (Allium sativum) in the treatment of asthma, to protect against gastritis which may be caused by strong application of Allium sativum
H(201) psychiatric disease (lekeft), Take ONS. of Artemisia abyssinica and three young leaves of Aloe pulcherrima with Allium sativum, Ruta chalepensis, the whole plant of Andrachne aspera, along with the leaves of Catha edulis and Verbascum sinaiticum: chop together. The juice is applied to the nose
H(193) demulcent, ONS of Trigonella foenum-graecum Mixed with garlic (Allium sativum) in the treatment of asthma, to protect against gastritis which may be caused by strong application of Allium sativum
H(201) psychiatric disease (lekeft), Take ONS. of Artemisia abyssinica and three young leaves of Aloe pulcherrima with Allium sativum, Ruta chalepensis, the whole plant of Andrachne aspera, along with the leaves of Catha edulis and Verbascum sinaiticum: chop together. The juice is applied to the nose
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (City of Fiche, Oromia region)
Vernacular name :
nech shinkurt (Amharic)
Reference HB 44
Author(s) :
Bekalo, T. H., S. D. Woodmatas, Z. A. Woldemariam
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by local people in the lowlands of Konta Special Woreda, southern nations, nationalities and peoples regional state, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 5: 26 (2009) doi: 10.1186/1746-4269-5-26
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Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) pneumonia, pounded dried seed of Brassica juncea of Lepidium sativum and Nigella sativa with fresh bulb of Allium sativum then the concoction mixed with butter, pounded, VO
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopie (lowlands of Konta)
Vernacular name :
tuummuwaa (Konta)
Reference HC 31
Author(s) :
Chekole, G., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the environs of Tara-gedam and Amba remnant forests of Libo Kemkem District, northwest Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 11:4 (2015)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/11/1/4
Symptoms :
H(037), H(051), H(108)
Recipes :
H(037) pneumonia, fresh bulb of Allium sativum, chop and eat with honey
H(051) febrile illness, fresh bulb, écraser then fumigate or drink the concoction
H(051) paludism, fresh bulb of Allium sativum, écraser and drink with honey or smash in water then drink
H(051) paludism, dried seeds of Cicer arietinum, germinate then eat with bulb of Allium sativum
H(108) influenza virus, fresh bulb, écraser and drink with water
H(051) febrile illness, fresh bulb, écraser then fumigate or drink the concoction
H(051) paludism, fresh bulb of Allium sativum, écraser and drink with honey or smash in water then drink
H(051) paludism, dried seeds of Cicer arietinum, germinate then eat with bulb of Allium sativum
H(108) influenza virus, fresh bulb, écraser and drink with water
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northwest Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
nech shinkurt (Amharic)
Reference HG 16
Author(s) :
Gedif, T. & H-J. Hahn
Title :
The use of medicinal plants in self-care in rural central Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 87, pp. 155 - 161 (2003)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(051), H(108)
Recipes :
H(008, f), H(051, f), fresh leaves crushed and macerated H2O, VO.
H(108) cough, cold, bulb crushed and boiled with tea, VO.
H(108) cough, cold, bulb crushed and boiled with tea, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Butajira district)
Vernacular name :
nech-shinkurt
Reference HG 19
Author(s) :
Giday, M.
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by the Zay people in Ethiopia.
CBM:s Skriftserie 3, pp. 81 - 99, Uppsala 2001
Symptoms :
H(018), H(037), H(108)
Recipes :
H(018) headache,H(037) chest pain, H(108) influenza, bulb of Allium sativum, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Zay people; Islands of lake Ziway)
Vernacular name :
nech shinkurt (Amharic)
Reference HG 28
Author(s) :
Giday M., Z. Asfawb, Z. Woldub
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used by Sheko ethnic group of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 132, pp. 75 - 85 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(018)
Recipes :
H(018) headache, bulb of Allium sativum, fruit of Capsicum annuum, leaves of Coffea arabica, rhizome of Zingiber officinale, RNS., VO.
H(018) headache, bulb of Allium sativum, fruit of Capsicum frutescens, leaves of Coffea arabica, RNS., VO.
H(018) headache, bulb of Allium sativum, fruit of Capsicum frutescens, leaves of Coffea arabica, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southwestt)
Vernacular name :
nech-shinkurt (Sheko)
Reference HK 66
Author(s) :
Karunamoorthi, K., T. Hailu
Title :
Insect repellent plants traditional usage practices in the Ethiopian malaria epidemic-prone setting: an ethnobotanical survey
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 10:22 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/22
Symptoms :
H(106)
Recipes :
H(106, 62) repelling mosquitoes, bulb of Allium sativum crushing and applying the juice on the skin.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Jimma Zone, Kersa woreda (district))
Vernacular name :
qullubii adii (Afaan Oromoo)
Reference HK 67
Author(s) :
Kidane, B.,T. van Andel, L. .J. van der Maesen, Z. Asfaw
Title :
Use and management of traditional medicinal plants by Maale and Ari ethnic communities in southern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:46 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/46
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ache, bulb of Allium sativum, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name :
tsami shinkurt (Araf)
Reference HL 24
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa, P. Van Damme
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used for human ailments in Ankober District, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:63 ( 2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/63
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Symptoms :
H(013), H(014), H(037), H(082), H(108)
Recipes :
H(013) herpes zoster,H(014) atopic eczema,H(014) ringworm, fresh bulb of Allium sativum, extract the juice and pour or paint the affected area
H(014) dandruff, fresh bulb, extract the juice and pour or paint it
H(037) coughing, H(082) asthma, bulb, fresh or dry, drink the concoction
H(037) pneumonia, H(108) common cold, bulb, fresh or dry, boil and drink the decoction when cool
H(014) dandruff, fresh bulb, extract the juice and pour or paint it
H(037) coughing, H(082) asthma, bulb, fresh or dry, drink the concoction
H(037) pneumonia, H(108) common cold, bulb, fresh or dry, boil and drink the decoction when cool
Region :
East Africa
Country :
North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
nech shinkurt (Amharic)
Reference HM 41
Author(s) :
Mesfin, F., S. Demisse1, T. Teklehaymanot
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Wonago Woreda, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:28 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-28 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(051)
Recipes :
H(037) bronchitis, rushed/pounded fresh / dry root of Momordica foetida mixed with Allium sativum bulb, VO. before breakfast for three days.
H(051) paludism, fresh or dry fruits of Allium sativum is chewed and orally
H(051) paludism, pounded seeds of Lepidium sativum mixed withAllium sativum bulbs and honey, VO. for five days before breakfast After each dose, one glass of melted butter is recommended for immediate recovery.
H(051) paludism, crushed / pounded fresh / dry leaves of Croton macrostachyus boiled with H2O is concocted with Allium sativum (bulb) roasted with butter and left over night outside home, VO. at the morning
H(051) paludism, fresh or dry fruits of Allium sativum is chewed and orally
H(051) paludism, pounded seeds of Lepidium sativum mixed withAllium sativum bulbs and honey, VO. for five days before breakfast After each dose, one glass of melted butter is recommended for immediate recovery.
H(051) paludism, crushed / pounded fresh / dry leaves of Croton macrostachyus boiled with H2O is concocted with Allium sativum (bulb) roasted with butter and left over night outside home, VO. at the morning
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (region of Wonago Woreda)
Vernacular name :
sunkurtae (Gedeoffa)
Reference HM 54
Author(s) :
Mesfin Tadesse, Debela Hunde , Yehenew Getachew
Title :
Survey of medicinal plants userd to treat human doseases in Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone, Ethiopia.
Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences, Volume 15 (2), 89 - 107 July 2005
http://www.ejhs.ju.edu.et/ejhs_journal/2005/volume15issue2.php
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, bulbs of Allium sativanm and rhizomes of Zingiber officinale are pounded and mixed with honey, then the concoction is taken before meal in the morning
H(050) bloat, leaves of Croton macrostachys, seeds of Nigella sativa and bulbs of Allium sativum are boiled together and the décoction, VO. Once
H(051) paludism, fresh bulb of Allium sativum and seeds of Carum copticum are pulverized and the concoction is taken with food, 2 x
H(050) bloat, leaves of Croton macrostachys, seeds of Nigella sativa and bulbs of Allium sativum are boiled together and the décoction, VO. Once
H(051) paludism, fresh bulb of Allium sativum and seeds of Carum copticum are pulverized and the concoction is taken with food, 2 x
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone)
Vernacular name :
nech shinkurt (Amharic)
Reference HM 56
Author(s) :
Megersa, M., Z.Asfaw , E. Kelbessa, A. Beyene and B. Woldeab
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Wayu Tuka District, East Welega Zone of Oromia Regional State, West Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:68 ( 2013) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-9-68
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/68
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, the bulb of Allium sativum taken with 'injera’ and Capsicum annuum . for 5 days before eating breakfast (injera is a yeast-risen flatbread with a slightly spongy texture)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
West Ethiopia (Wayu Tuka District)
Vernacular name :
qullubbii adii (Afaan Oromo)
Reference HT 26
Author(s) :
Tilahum Teklehaymanot, Mirutse Giday, Girmay Medhim,Yalemtsehay Mekonnen
Title :
Knowledge and use of medicinal plants by people around Debre Libanos monastery in Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 11, pp. 271 - 283 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(104), H(194), H(201)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism bulb of Allium sativum, VO.
H(104) stomach-ache, bulb VO.
H(104) stomach-ache, bulb of Allium sativum, seeds of Lepidium sativum, VO. the fresh mixture
H(104) stomach-ache, bulb of Allium sativum, roots of Cymbopogon citratus, leaves of Maytenus serrata, flowers and leaves of Ruta chalepensis, VO. the fresh mixture
H(194) leishmania, bulb of Allium sativum, leaves of Clematis hirsuta, seeds of Guizotia abyssinica, mildy heated powder paste in local application
H(201) evil eye, bulb of Allium sativum, roots of Capparis tomentosa of Carissa spinarum of Croton macrostachyus of Withania somnifera, inhalation of smoke of the mixed powder
H(104) stomach-ache, bulb VO.
H(104) stomach-ache, bulb of Allium sativum, seeds of Lepidium sativum, VO. the fresh mixture
H(104) stomach-ache, bulb of Allium sativum, roots of Cymbopogon citratus, leaves of Maytenus serrata, flowers and leaves of Ruta chalepensis, VO. the fresh mixture
H(194) leishmania, bulb of Allium sativum, leaves of Clematis hirsuta, seeds of Guizotia abyssinica, mildy heated powder paste in local application
H(201) evil eye, bulb of Allium sativum, roots of Capparis tomentosa of Carissa spinarum of Croton macrostachyus of Withania somnifera, inhalation of smoke of the mixed powder
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (region of the Debre Libanos monastery)
Vernacular name :
nech shinkurt (Amharic)
Reference HT 27
Author(s) :
Tilahum Teklehaymanot, Mirutse Giday
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by people in Zegie Peninsula, Northwestern Ethiopia,
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 3:12 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(201)
Recipes :
H(001) eyes sickness (ayne maz) rubbing with warmed bulb of Allium sativum
H(201) evil eye, smelling aroma of bulb
H(201) evil eyes roots powder of Allium sativum of Asparagus africanus of Capparis tomentosa of Carissa spinarum (agam) of Clausena anisata of Dracaena steudneri of Echinops kebericho of Justicia schimperiana (sensel) of Ruta chalepensis , spinkled on burning charcoal and inhaling smoke
H(201) evil eye, smelling aroma of bulb
H(201) evil eyes roots powder of Allium sativum of Asparagus africanus of Capparis tomentosa of Carissa spinarum (agam) of Clausena anisata of Dracaena steudneri of Echinops kebericho of Justicia schimperiana (sensel) of Ruta chalepensis , spinkled on burning charcoal and inhaling smoke
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Northwest, Zegie peninsula)
Vernacular name :
nech shinkurt (Amharic)
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
H(004), H(014), H(037), H(051), H(068), H(070), H(103), H(130), H(201)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, sore, crush seeds of Lepidium sativum, leaves Dyschoriste radicans and bulb of Allium sativum and tie on affected part
H(051) paludism, crush the bulb of Allium sativum and it alone or by mixing with seeds of Lepidium sativum and eat it
H(037) cough, eat or smell the bulb or crush and eat it with honeyH(014) itching,H(014) scabies, crush seeds of Lepidium sativum with leaves of Rumex nervosus and Withania somnifera and bulb of Allium sativum, sock it in water and wash body with it
H(068) amoeba, grind the bulb and eat it with honey
H(070) rabies eat the bulb
H(103) toothache, chew the bulb with the affected tooth
H(130) paralysis crush the bulb and rub on body
H(211) michi (sick headache, + fever + muscle spasm + herpes + excessive sweating), crush leaves of Lepidium sativum with bulbs of Allium sativum and eat or rub it on the skin
H(211) michi (sick headache, + fever + muscle spasm + herpes + excessive sweating), crush whole plant and apply the paste or place it on fire for fumigation
H(201) evil eye, mix whole plant of Artemisia abyssinica with bulbs of Allium sativum and smell it
H(051) paludism, crush the bulb of Allium sativum and it alone or by mixing with seeds of Lepidium sativum and eat it
H(037) cough, eat or smell the bulb or crush and eat it with honeyH(014) itching,H(014) scabies, crush seeds of Lepidium sativum with leaves of Rumex nervosus and Withania somnifera and bulb of Allium sativum, sock it in water and wash body with it
H(068) amoeba, grind the bulb and eat it with honey
H(070) rabies eat the bulb
H(103) toothache, chew the bulb with the affected tooth
H(130) paralysis crush the bulb and rub on body
H(211) michi (sick headache, + fever + muscle spasm + herpes + excessive sweating), crush leaves of Lepidium sativum with bulbs of Allium sativum and eat or rub it on the skin
H(211) michi (sick headache, + fever + muscle spasm + herpes + excessive sweating), crush whole plant and apply the paste or place it on fire for fumigation
H(201) evil eye, mix whole plant of Artemisia abyssinica with bulbs of Allium sativum and smell it
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
tsaeda shingurti (Tigrigna)
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(098)
Recipes :
H(098) somnanbulism, fruit of Allium sativum, RNS., VO. body wash
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
V(046)
Recipes :
Vb(046) rinderpest, fruit of Allium sativum, RNS, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Reference HW 07
Author(s) :
Wondimu Tigist, Asfaw Arsi, Kelbessa Ensermu
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants around 'Dheeraa' town, Arsi Zone, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, pp. 152-161, (2007)
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) cough,H(037) lung abcess, bulb of Allium sativum are crushed, homogenized in H2O, VO. , or infused, VO., or eaten with oters foods
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Arsi zone)
Vernacular name :
qulubi-aadii
Reference HZ 02
Author(s) :
Zerabruk, S., G. Yirga
Title :
Traditional knowledge of medicinal plants in Gindeberet district, Western Ethiopia
South African Journal of Botany 78, 165–169 (2012)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0254629911000962
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013), H(018), H(037), H(051), H(108), H(118)
Recipes :
H(004) closed wound, barks of Allium sativum, RNS., local application
H(013) skin disease, roots of Allium sativum of Girardinia diversifolia, RNS.,local application
H(018) headache, bark + oil, RNS., local application
H(037) cough, roots + honey, RNS., VO.
H(051) paludism, roots of Allium sativum of Girardinia diversifolia, RNS., nasal
H(108) cold, bark + honey, RNS., VO.
H(118) sour throat, bark, RNS., VO.
H(013) skin disease, roots of Allium sativum of Girardinia diversifolia, RNS.,local application
H(018) headache, bark + oil, RNS., local application
H(037) cough, roots + honey, RNS., VO.
H(051) paludism, roots of Allium sativum of Girardinia diversifolia, RNS., nasal
H(108) cold, bark + honey, RNS., VO.
H(118) sour throat, bark, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Ethiopia (Gindeberet district)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference VB 40
Author(s) :
Birhanu, T., D. Abera
Title :
Survey of ethno-veterinary medicinal plants at selected Horro Gudurru Districts, Western Ethiopia
African Journal of Plant Science, Vol. 9(3), pp 185-192, March 2015
Symptoms :
V(050), V(074)
Recipes :
Vb(050) bloat, Vb(074) pastuerellosis, Vb(104) abdominal pain, leaves of Allium sativum, RNS., VO.
Vb(095) food
Vb(095) food
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Ethiopia (Horro Gudurru Districts)
Vernacular name :
qullubbil adii
Reference VL 21
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa, P. Van Damme
Title :
Ethnoveterinary plants of Ankober District, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:21 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/21
Symptoms :
V(039), V(041), V(068)
Recipes :
Vb(014) dermatophilosis, Vb(014) mange, Vb(014) scabies, Vb(014) ringworm, fresh or dried bulb, grind and cover surface of diseased parts with the powder
Vb(039) parasitic leech, fresh or dried, bulb, pound, homogenize with cold water and allow the animal to drink it or pour it on infected part
Vv(039) lice infestation in chicken, fresh bulb, extract the juice/oil/latex and pour or paint it
Vb(041) blackleg, fresh or dried bulb of Allium sativum, pound, homogenize with cold water and allow the animal to drink it or pour it on infected part (mixed with Carissa spinarum and Clematis hirsuta)
V(068) helminthiasis, fresh leaves, pound, homogenize with cold water and allow the animal to drink it
Vb(039) parasitic leech, fresh or dried, bulb, pound, homogenize with cold water and allow the animal to drink it or pour it on infected part
Vv(039) lice infestation in chicken, fresh bulb, extract the juice/oil/latex and pour or paint it
Vb(041) blackleg, fresh or dried bulb of Allium sativum, pound, homogenize with cold water and allow the animal to drink it or pour it on infected part (mixed with Carissa spinarum and Clematis hirsuta)
V(068) helminthiasis, fresh leaves, pound, homogenize with cold water and allow the animal to drink it
Region :
East Africa
Country :
North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
nech shinkurt (Amharic)
Reference VS 20
Author(s) :
Sori, T., M. Bekana, G. Adugna, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Medicinal Plants in the Ethnoveterinary Practices of Borana Pastoralists, Southern Ethiopia
Intern J. Appl. Res. Vet .Med., Vol. 2, No. 3 (2004)
Symptoms :
V(045)
Recipes :
V(045) antiseptic, V(186) expectorant, bulb of Allium sativum, aste or as, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern)
Vernacular name :
qullubbi (Borana language)
Reference VS 20
Author(s) :
Sori, T., M. Bekana, G. Adugna, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Medicinal Plants in the Ethnoveterinary Practices of Borana Pastoralists, Southern Ethiopia
Intern J. Appl. Res. Vet .Med., Vol. 2, No. 3 (2004)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) antipaludisml (for humans), bulb of Allium sativum, paste or as, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern)
Vernacular name :
qullubbi (Borana language)
Reference VT 26
Author(s) :
Tilahum Teklehaymanot, Mirutse GidayGirmay Medhim,Yalemtsehay Mekonnen
Title :
Knowledge and use of medicinal plants by people around Debre Libanos monastery in Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 111, pp. 271 - 283 ((2007))
Symptoms :
V(000)
Recipes :
V(000) trips (golloba), bulb of Allium sativum, roots of Anethum foeniculum of Cucumis ficifolius, seeds of Lepidium sativum, fresh crushed in H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (region of the Debre Libanos monastery)
Vernacular name :
nech shinkurt (Amharic)
Reference VY 01
Author(s) :
Yineger, H., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, E. Lulekal
Title :
Ethnoveterinary medicinal plants at Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, pp. 55 - 70 (2007)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874107000669
Symptoms :
V(003), V(006), V(037), V(041), V(075), V(126)
Recipes :
V(003) badhaftu (external swelling with ultimately burst and discharges of pus), fresh leaves of Artemisis absinthium of Nicotiana tabaccum of Leonotis ocymifolia, bulbs of Allium sativum are crushed and tied over the wound after contacting swollen site to glowing iron
V(006) + V(037) + V(075), darissaa (gamoji, zalaqua) (slight cough, shivering, unable to defecate, to eat, constipation, abdominal distension, shivering, fluid discharge through nose, falling of ear. Leads to death), fresh or dried roots of Cyathula polycephala with bulb of Allium sativum are pounder and mixed with cold H2O, nasal administration
V(006) + V(037) + V(075), darissaa (gamoji, zalaqua), leaves of Zehneria scabra of Olinia rochetiana, roots of Withania somnifera of Allium sativum are boiled with butter, given nasally
V(041) blackleg (dhukuba gorbe, aba gorba), fresh or dried roots of Cucumis ficifolius and Allium sativum, leaves of Nicotiana tabacum of Discopodium eremanthum are crushed, the result is placed on the cut skin part and the rest is VO.
V(041) blackleg (dhukuba gorbe, aba gorba), leaves of Erythrina brucei, Vernonia myrantha, Ruta chalepensis of Nicotiana tabacum of Cymbopogon citratus, roots of Salvia merjamie, Cucumis ficifolius of Rumex nepalensis of Allium sativum, fruits of Nigella sativa are crushed and mixed with saltwater, VO.
V(041) blackleg (dhukuba gorbe, aba gorba), seeds of Nigella sativa with leaves of Allium sativum of Ruta chalepensis are pounded together, mixed with H2O, VO.
V(126) hepatitis (dhukuba alati), the crushed fresh bulbs are mixed with salt and H2O, VO
V(126) hepatitis (dhukuba alati), crushed leaves of Rosa abyssinica and bulbs of Allium sativum are mixed with salt and H2O, VO.
V(006) + V(037) + V(075), darissaa (gamoji, zalaqua) (slight cough, shivering, unable to defecate, to eat, constipation, abdominal distension, shivering, fluid discharge through nose, falling of ear. Leads to death), fresh or dried roots of Cyathula polycephala with bulb of Allium sativum are pounder and mixed with cold H2O, nasal administration
V(006) + V(037) + V(075), darissaa (gamoji, zalaqua), leaves of Zehneria scabra of Olinia rochetiana, roots of Withania somnifera of Allium sativum are boiled with butter, given nasally
V(041) blackleg (dhukuba gorbe, aba gorba), fresh or dried roots of Cucumis ficifolius and Allium sativum, leaves of Nicotiana tabacum of Discopodium eremanthum are crushed, the result is placed on the cut skin part and the rest is VO.
V(041) blackleg (dhukuba gorbe, aba gorba), leaves of Erythrina brucei, Vernonia myrantha, Ruta chalepensis of Nicotiana tabacum of Cymbopogon citratus, roots of Salvia merjamie, Cucumis ficifolius of Rumex nepalensis of Allium sativum, fruits of Nigella sativa are crushed and mixed with saltwater, VO.
V(041) blackleg (dhukuba gorbe, aba gorba), seeds of Nigella sativa with leaves of Allium sativum of Ruta chalepensis are pounded together, mixed with H2O, VO.
V(126) hepatitis (dhukuba alati), the crushed fresh bulbs are mixed with salt and H2O, VO
V(126) hepatitis (dhukuba alati), crushed leaves of Rosa abyssinica and bulbs of Allium sativum are mixed with salt and H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Bale Mountains National Park)
Vernacular name :
qulubi adi
Allophylus abyssinicus (Hochst.) Radlk. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Allophylus abyssinicus (Hochst.) Radlk.
Family :
Sapindaceae
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
H(095), H(104)
Recipes :
H(095) fruits eaten by children.
H(095) fruits eaten by humans
H(104), flowers for Honey; This honey has medicinal properties and is good for stomach problems.
H(095) fruits eaten by humans
H(104), flowers for Honey; This honey has medicinal properties and is good for stomach problems.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
aberra
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
Vb(095) plant of Allophylus abyssinicus eaten by cattle
V(095) fruits eaten by baboons.
V(095) fruits eaten by baboons.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
aberra
Reference HL 24
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa, P. Van Damme
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used for human ailments in Ankober District, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:63 ( 2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/63
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Symptoms :
H(126)
Recipes :
H(126) hepatitis, fresh roots of Allophyllus abyssinicus, boil and drink the decoction when cool
Region :
East Africa
Country :
North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
imbis (Amharic)
Aloe babatiensis Christian & I.Verd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe babatiensis Christian & I.Verd.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HG 30
Author(s) :
Gidey Yirga
Title :
Use of traditional medicinal plants by indigenous people in Mekele town, capital city of Tigray regional state of Ethiopia
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(17), pp. 1799-1804, 4 September, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR
Symptoms :
H(187)
Recipes :
H(187) strain, fresh Aloe barbadensis, ONS., RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa (Bench-Maji Zone)
Country :
Ethiopia (Mekele town, Tigray regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Aloe debrana Christian :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe debrana Christian
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HA 55
Author(s) :
Avigdor, E., H Wohlmuth, Z. Asfaw, T. Awas
Title :
The current status of knowledge of herbal medicine and medicinal plants in Fiche, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 10:38 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/38
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds (kusil), wound that is infected and very dry, contracted, they will use Aloe debrana and it will relax”
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopie (town of Fiche, Oromia region)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Aloe ferox Miller :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe ferox Miller
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HL 11
Author(s) :
Lemordant, D.
Title :
Contribution à l'ethnobotanique éthiopienne.
Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 18, 1 - 35, 142 - 179, (1971)
Symptoms :
V(002x)
Recipes :
Vb(002x) to vean the calf, sap of Aloe ferox, ONS. , RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
erét
Reference HL 11
Author(s) :
Lemordant, D.
Title :
Contribution à l'ethnobotanique éthiopienne.
Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 18, 1 - 35, 142 - 179, (1971)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(002x), H(004)
Recipes :
H(001) eyes diseases, ONS., RNS.
H(002x) to vean the calf, sap of Aloe ferox, ONS. , RNS. et les empécher de sucer leurs doigts
H(004) wounds, leaves as dressing
H(002x) to vean the calf, sap of Aloe ferox, ONS. , RNS. et les empécher de sucer leurs doigts
H(004) wounds, leaves as dressing
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
erét
Aloe kedongensis Reynolds :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe kedongensis Reynolds
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference VS 20
Author(s) :
Sori, T., M. Bekana, G. Adugna, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Medicinal Plants in the Ethnoveterinary Practices of Borana Pastoralists, Southern Ethiopia
Intern J. Appl. Res. Vet .Med., Vol. 2, No. 3 (2004)
Symptoms :
Recipes :
V(014) dermatophilosis, paste of the whole plant of Aloe kedongensis, topical
V(187) abdominal distension, infusion of the whole plant of Aloe kedongesis, VO.
V(187) abdominal distension, infusion of the whole plant of Aloe kedongesis, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern)
Vernacular name :
chakke (Borana language)
Aloe macroclada Baker :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe macroclada Baker
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HC 31
Author(s) :
Chekole, G., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the environs of Tara-gedam and Amba remnant forests of Libo Kemkem District, northwest Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 11:4 (2015)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/11/1/4
Symptoms :
H(004), H(091)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, cream from fresh latex of Aloe macrocarpa, local application
H(091) impotency, fresh root, écraser and powder, then cream with butter
H(091) impotency, fresh root, écraser and powder, then cream with butter
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northwest Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
eret (Amharic)
Aloe megalacantha Baker :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe megalacantha Baker
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
H(004), H(020), H(033), H(051), H(068), H(104), H(162), H(201)
Recipes :
H(004) wound (external), cut a leaf and spread latex on H(004) wound until healed
H(020) snake bite, crush the whole plant of Aloe megalacantha and drink the juice
H(051) paludism, H(068) amoeba, crush leaves and squeeze juice, filter and drink
H(068) ascaris, squeeze latex, filter and drink
H(104) abdominal pain, crush leaves, filter and drunk the fluid
H(033) impotence, crush root and mix butter and smear it on the penis
H(201) evil eye place leaf on fire and fumigate
H(162) urine retention, tie root around the sex organ
H(020) snake bite, crush the whole plant of Aloe megalacantha and drink the juice
H(051) paludism, H(068) amoeba, crush leaves and squeeze juice, filter and drink
H(068) ascaris, squeeze latex, filter and drink
H(104) abdominal pain, crush leaves, filter and drunk the fluid
H(033) impotence, crush root and mix butter and smear it on the penis
H(201) evil eye place leaf on fire and fumigate
H(162) urine retention, tie root around the sex organ
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
ere (Tigrigna)
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
V(012), V(020), V(039)
Recipes :
Vb(012) dislocated bone (livestock), tie roots of Aloe megalacantha on the ear
V(020) snake bite, crush the whole plant of Aloe megalacantha and drink the juice
Vb(039) ticks infestation (livestock), cut leaf and apply latex on skin
V(020) snake bite, crush the whole plant of Aloe megalacantha and drink the juice
Vb(039) ticks infestation (livestock), cut leaf and apply latex on skin
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
ere (Tigrigna)
Aloe otallensis Baker :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe otallensis Baker
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HP 55
Author(s) :
Paulos, B., T. Gedif Fenta , D. Bisrat & K. Asres
Title :
Health seeking behavior and use of medicinal plants among the Hamer ethnic group, South Omo zone, south western Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:44 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(051)
Recipes :
H(004) wound healing exudate of Aloe otallensis applied on wound
H(051) paludism, exudate of Aloe otallensis mixed with honey and milk, and drunk (Recipe reported by household members and healers)
H(051) paludism, exudate of Aloe otallensis mixed with honey and milk, and drunk (Recipe reported by household members and healers)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
South Western Ethiopia ( South Omo zone)
Vernacular name :
welqante
Aloe pirottae A.Berger :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe pirottae A.Berger
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HB 53
Author(s) :
Belayneh, A. Asfaw, S. Demissew, N. F. Bussa
Title :
Medicinal plants potential and use by pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Erer Valley of Babile Wereda, Eastern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:42 ( 2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/42
Symptoms :
H(001), H(013), H(020), H(051), H(102), H(104), H(106)
Recipes :
H(001, 48) eye disease, ointment jel of leaves
H(013, 48) tropical ulcer, leaves juice extract, local application
H(104) colon cleaner, sap, VO.
H(051, 48) paludism, concoction of leaves, VO.
H(020, 48) snake bite, fluid extract, VO.
H(102, 48) gallstone, fluid extract, VO.
H(106) insect repellent, smoking the area with dried leaves to stifle the insect
H(013, 48) tropical ulcer, leaves juice extract, local application
H(104) colon cleaner, sap, VO.
H(051, 48) paludism, concoction of leaves, VO.
H(020, 48) snake bite, fluid extract, VO.
H(102, 48) gallstone, fluid extract, VO.
H(106) insect repellent, smoking the area with dried leaves to stifle the insect
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Eastern Ethiopia) (Erer Valley of Babile Wereda)
Vernacular name :
hargeysa (Oromo), gebedherta, de’ar (Somali)
Aloe pubescens Reynolds :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe pubescens Reynolds
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HA 53
Author(s) :
Amenu, E.
Title :
Use and management of medicinal plants by indigenous people of Ejaji area (Chelya woreda) West Shoa, Ethopia: An Ethnobotanical Approach
A Thesis submited to the school of graduate studies, Addis Ababan, Ethiopia, 104 p. June 2007
Symptoms :
V(041)
Recipes :
Vb(041) anthrax, root of Aloe pubescens is pounded and mixed with cold water. 2 cup of tella (traditional beer made from teff) is given to cattle.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Ethiopia, Oromya Region, West Shoa Zone in Chelya woreda.
Vernacular name :
hargisa (Afaan Oromoo)
Reference HL 15
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, H. Yineger
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Mana Angetu District, southeastern Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , Volume 4 : 10 (2008)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/4/1/10
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Symptoms :
V(108)
Recipes :
Vb(108) cold (qufa), fresh seeds of Aloe pubescens, crush
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southeastern Ethiopia (Mana Angetu District)
Vernacular name :
hargessa (Afaan Oromo)
Reference HL 15
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, H. Yineger
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Mana Angetu District, southeastern Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , Volume 4 : 10 (2008)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/4/1/10
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Symptoms :
H(000), H(037)
Recipes :
H(000) (dhukuba dugda), dried seeds of Aloe pubescens, crush boil and VO.
H(037) tuberculosis (sombe), dried seeds of Aloe pubescens, crush and drink
H(179) kidney (birbirti), H(108) cold (qilensa), dried seeds Crush and extract its content
H(037) tuberculosis (sombe), dried seeds of Aloe pubescens, crush and drink
H(179) kidney (birbirti), H(108) cold (qilensa), dried seeds Crush and extract its content
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southeastern Ethiopia (Mana Angetu District)
Vernacular name :
hargessa (Afaan Oromo)
Reference HW 07
Author(s) :
Wondimu Tigist, Asfaw Arsi, Kelbessa Ensermu
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants around 'Dheeraa' town, Arsi Zone, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, pp. 152-161, (2007)
Symptoms :
V(041)
Recipes :
Vb(041) anthrax, flowers and bulbs of Aloe pubescens, RNS, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Arsi zone)
Vernacular name :
haamaaresaa
Reference HW 07
Author(s) :
Wondimu Tigist, Asfaw Arsi, Kelbessa Ensermu
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants around 'Dheeraa' town, Arsi Zone, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, pp. 152-161, (2007)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(108), H(166)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, H(108) stomach ache, H(166) muscle cramps, flowers and bulbs of Aloe pubescens, RNS, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Arsi zone)
Vernacular name :
haamaaresaa
Aloe pulcherrima M. G. Gilbert & Sebsebe :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe pulcherrima M. G. Gilbert & Sebsebe
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HA 55
Author(s) :
Avigdor, E., H Wohlmuth, Z. Asfaw, T. Awas
Title :
The current status of knowledge of herbal medicine and medicinal plants in Fiche, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 10:38 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/38
Symptoms :
H(082)
Recipes :
H(082) asthma, sap of Aloe pulcherrima is boiled with water. Sugar is added. This is filtered to about ½ teacup. Drink this and suck on a lemon. Do this for four days.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopie (town of Fiche, Oromia region)
Vernacular name :
sete eret (Amharic)
Reference HK 66
Author(s) :
Karunamoorthi, K., T. Hailu
Title :
Insect repellent plants traditional usage practices in the Ethiopian malaria epidemic-prone setting: an ethnobotanical survey
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 10:22 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/22
Symptoms :
H(106)
Recipes :
H(106, 66) repelling tick and mosquitoes, leaves of Aloe pulcherrima burning the dried leaves to generate smoke and crushing leaves to spray in and around houses.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Jimma Zone, Kersa woreda (district))
Vernacular name :
hargessa dhala (Afaan Oromoo)
Aloe secundiflora Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe secundiflora Engl.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference VS 20
Author(s) :
Sori, T., M. Bekana, G. Adugna, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Medicinal Plants in the Ethnoveterinary Practices of Borana Pastoralists, Southern Ethiopia
Intern J. Appl. Res. Vet .Med., Vol. 2, No. 3 (2004)
Symptoms :
V(001), V(004), V(053), V(111)
Recipes :
V(001) ophthalmia, V(004) wounds, V(053) ear pain, V(111) burns, sap of shoots or leaves of Aloe secundiflora, topical
V(001) ophthalmia, V(004) wounds, V(053) ear pain, V(111) burns, root, VO.
V(001) ophthalmia, V(004) wounds, V(053) ear pain, V(111) burns, root, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern)
Vernacular name :
shoot (Borana language)
Aloe sp. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe sp.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HA 55
Author(s) :
Avigdor, E., H Wohlmuth, Z. Asfaw, T. Awas
Title :
The current status of knowledge of herbal medicine and medicinal plants in Fiche, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 10:38 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/38
Symptoms :
H(111)
Recipes :
H(111) burn, the burn is washed first with warm water and salt, then Aloe sp placed on top
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (City of Fiche, Oromia region)
Vernacular name :
eret (Amharic)
Reference HG 07
Author(s) :
Getahun, A.
Title :
Some common medicinal and poisonous plants used in ethiopian folk medicine.
Faculty of Science, Addis Abeba University, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, 63p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(051), H(113), H(126), H(127)
Recipes :
H(001), H(051), H(113) knee, H(126), H(127), leaves, fresh juice , RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
erret (Amarinya), argeber (Somali)
Reference HG 18
Author(s) :
Giday Mirutse , Tilahum Teklehaymanot, Abebe Animut,Yalemtsehay Mekonnen
Title :
Medicinal plants of the Shinasha, Agew-awi and Amhara peoples in northwest Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 110, pp. 516 - 525 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(022), H(051)
Recipes :
H(022), juice of leaves of Aloe sp., VO. (receipts Amhara)
H(051) paludism leaves, RNS., VO. (receipts Shinasha)
H(051) paludism leaves, RNS., VO. (receipts Shinasha)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Northwest)
Vernacular name :
wonde-eret (Amhara)
Reference HT 1k
Author(s) :
Tadesse, D.
Title :
Traditional use of some medicinal plants in Ethiopia.Vol. 1, 273-293, (1994)
Proceedings of the 13 th plenary meeting of AETFAT, Zomba, Malawi, (2-11 april 1991)Vol 1 and Vol 2, 1514 p. (1994)
Edited by J.H. Seyani & A.C. Chicuni.National herbarium and Botanic Gardens of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi.
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014), roots Acokanthera schimperi , Aloe sp., Capparis tomentosa , Gladiolus psittacinus, Rumex abyssinicus , Rumex bequaertii , Ferrula communis, leaves ande stems barks Euclea schimperi in powder + butter, local application on wounds
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
eret (Amaharic)
Aloe trichosantha A.Berger :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe trichosantha A.Berger
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
V(005), V(013)
Recipes :
V(005) brucellosis camel, cow, goat, leaves, stems of of Aloe trichosantha, RNS., VO., nasal, ear, body wash
Vb(013) anthrax/ joint illness, roots , topical
Vb(013) anthrax/ joint illness, roots , topical
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(001), H(016), H(020), H(030), H(051), H(085)
Recipes :
H(001) eye sickness, latex of Aloe trichosantha, eye-drop
H(020) snake bite, roots, RNS. VO., nasal, body wash
H(051) paludism, leaves, RNS., VO.
H(085) diphtheria, leaves, stem, RNS. VO., body wash
H(016) breast infection, leaves, stem, RNS. VO., body wash, nasal
H(030) delayed placenta, leaves, roots, RNS., VO.
H(020) snake bite, roots, RNS. VO., nasal, body wash
H(051) paludism, leaves, RNS., VO.
H(085) diphtheria, leaves, stem, RNS. VO., body wash
H(016) breast infection, leaves, stem, RNS. VO., body wash, nasal
H(030) delayed placenta, leaves, roots, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Reference VG 19
Author(s) :
Giday, M.
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by the Zay people in Ethiopia.
CBM:s Skriftserie 3, pp. 81 - 99, Uppsala 2001
Symptoms :
V(041)
Recipes :
Vb(041) anthrax, ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Zay people; Islands of lake Ziway)
Vernacular name :
hargisu (Oromo)
Reference VG 20
Author(s) :
Giday Mirutse , Tilahum Teklehaymanot
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of plants used in management of livestock health problems by Afar people of Ada'ar District, Afar Regional State, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:8 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/8
Symptoms :
V(010), V(037), V(041)
Recipes :
Vb(010) contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (gublo), leaves of Aloe trichosantha, juice., VO. and nasal
Vc(037) contagious caprine pleuropneumonia (gublo), leaves, juice., VO. and nasal
Vc(041) anthrax (geno) of goat, leaves , juice., VO. and nasal
Vc(037) contagious caprine pleuropneumonia (gublo), leaves, juice., VO. and nasal
Vc(041) anthrax (geno) of goat, leaves , juice., VO. and nasal
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Ada'ar District, Afar Regional State)
Vernacular name :
ureita
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Synonyms :
Aloe vulgaris Lam.
Reference HG 07
Author(s) :
Getahun, A.
Title :
Some common medicinal and poisonous plants used in ethiopian folk medicine.
Faculty of Science, Addis Abeba University, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, 63p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(051), H(113), H(126), H(127)
Recipes :
H(001), leaves, fresh juice, RNS.
H(051), leaves, fresh juice, RNS.
H(113) knee, leaves, fresh juice, RNS.
H(126), leaves, fresh juice, RNS.
H(127), leaves, fresh juice, RNS.
H(051), leaves, fresh juice, RNS.
H(113) knee, leaves, fresh juice, RNS.
H(126), leaves, fresh juice, RNS.
H(127), leaves, fresh juice, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
erret (Amarinya), argeber (Somali)
Reference VG 27
Author(s) :
Gebrezgabiher, G. , S. Kalayou & S.Sahle
Title :
An ethno-veterinary survey of medicinal plants in woredas of Tigray region, Northern Ethiopia
International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation Vol. 5(2), pp. 89-97, (february, 2013)
Available online http://www.academicjournals.org/IJBC
DOI: 10.5897/IJBC12.131
Symptoms :
V(004)
Recipes :
Vb(004) wound, leaf of Aloe vera is crushed and squeezed on wound using gauze or clean cloth
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northern Ethiopia, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
ere
Alonsoa acutifolia Ruiz & Pav. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Alonsoa acutifolia Ruiz & Pav.
Family :
Scrophulariaceae
Reference HT 42
Author(s) :
Tolossa, K , E. Debela, S.Athanasiadou, A.Tolera, G. Ganga, J.GM Houdijk
Title :
Ethno-medicinal study of plants used for treatment of human and livestock ailments by traditional healers in South Omo, Southern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:32 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/32
Symptoms :
H(020)
Recipes :
H(020) snake bite/poison, root of Alonsoa acutifolia chopped and mixed with Plectranthus glandulosus in water and the filtrate drenched
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern), South Omo
Vernacular name :
shosha tesha (Maale)
Alternanthera pungens Kunth :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Alternanthera pungens Kunth
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Alternanthera repens O. Ktze.
Reference HC 31
Author(s) :
Chekole, G., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the environs of Tara-gedam and Amba remnant forests of Libo Kemkem District, northwest Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 11:4 (2015)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/11/1/4
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000) babies diseases, fresh leaves of Alternanthera pungens, rub, squeeze then cream
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northwest Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
mmidir akef (Amharic)
Alysicarpus glumaceus (Vahl) DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Alysicarpus glumaceus (Vahl) DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HB 44
Author(s) :
Bekalo, T. H., S. D. Woodmatas, Z. A. Woldemariam
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by local people in the lowlands of Konta Special Woreda, southern nations, nationalities and peoples regional state, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 5: 26 (2009) doi: 10.1186/1746-4269-5-26
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Symptoms :
H(020), H(201)
Recipes :
H(020) snake bite, pounded dried root of Alysicarpus glumaceus mixed with water, VO.
H(201) evil eye, fresh leaves tied with cloth to put on neck like a necklace
H(201) evil eye, fresh leaves tied with cloth to put on neck like a necklace
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopie (lowlands of Konta)
Vernacular name :
woraa haso dhalee (Konta)
Alysicarpus quartinianus A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Alysicarpus quartinianus A. Rich.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 31
Author(s) :
Chekole, G., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the environs of Tara-gedam and Amba remnant forests of Libo Kemkem District, northwest Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 11:4 (2015)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/11/1/4
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) ascaris fresh root of Alysicarpus quartinianus, écraser then drink with milk
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northwest Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Amaranthus cruentus L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Amaranthus cruentus L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Reference HZ 02
Author(s) :
Zerabruk, S., G. Yirga
Title :
Traditional knowledge of medicinal plants in Gindeberet district, Western Ethiopia
South African Journal of Botany 78, 165–169 (2012)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0254629911000962
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139) male sexual impotence, roots of Acacia mellifera, root and barks of Amaranthus cruentus, RNS, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Ethiopia (Gindeberet district)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Amaranthus dubius Mart. ex Thell :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Amaranthus dubius Mart. ex Thell
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Reference HG 28
Author(s) :
Giday M., Z. Asfawb, Z. Woldub
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used by Sheko ethnic group of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 132, pp. 75 - 85 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(012), H(109)
Recipes :
H(012) chest bone fracture (child), leaves of Amaranthus dubius, RNS., local application
H(109) back bone pain leaves of Ageratum conyzoides of Amaranthus dubius of Dicrocephala integrifolia, RNS., local application
H(109) back bone pain leaves of Ageratum conyzoides of Amaranthus dubius of Dicrocephala integrifolia, RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southwestt)
Vernacular name :
mezi (Sheko)
Amaranthus graecizans L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Amaranthus graecizans L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Reference HG 28
Author(s) :
Giday M., Z. Asfawb, Z. Woldub
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used by Sheko ethnic group of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 132, pp. 75 - 85 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(012)
Recipes :
H(012) bone fracture, dislocation, leaves of Amaranthus graecizans of Dicrocephala integrifolia, RNS., local application
H(012)) chest bone fracture (child), leaves of Amaranthus graecizans, RNS., local application
H(012)) chest bone fracture (child), leaves of Amaranthus graecizans, RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southwestt)
Vernacular name :
mezi (Sheko)
Amaranthus hybridus L. :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Amaranthus hybridus L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Amaranthus caudatus L.
Reference HA 53
Author(s) :
Amenu, E.
Title :
Use and management of medicinal plants by indigenous people of Ejaji area (Chelya woreda) West Shoa, Ethopia: An Ethnobotanical Approach
A Thesis submited to the school of graduate studies, Addis Ababan, Ethiopia, 104 p. June 2007
Symptoms :
V(008)
Recipes :
Vb(008) diarrhoea leaf of Amaranthus caudatus is pounded and boiled with pounded Allium sativum and given to cattle.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Ethiopia, Oromya Region, West Shoa Zone in Chelya woreda.
Vernacular name :
iyaasuu (Afaan Oromoo)
Reference HG 07
Author(s) :
Getahun, A.
Title :
Some common medicinal and poisonous plants used in ethiopian folk medicine.
Faculty of Science, Addis Abeba University, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, 63p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) tapeworm expectorant, ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
lishalisho, ferenjitef (Amarinya), iyaso, jolili (Galinya), gagabsa (Wollamo)
Reference HL 10
Author(s) :
Le Floc'h, E., D. Lenormant, A. Lignon & N. Rezkallah
Title :
Pratiques ethnobotaniques des populations Afars de la moyenne vallée de l'Awash (Ethiopie).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 14, pp. 283 - 314, (1985)
Symptoms :
H(003), H(020)
Recipes :
H(003), whole plant crushed + H2O tepid, ointment, massage every day
H(020), roots, RNSS. for the Cheikh only
H(020), leaves in powder + H2O, ointment on the wound
H(020), roots, RNSS. for the Cheikh only
H(020), leaves in powder + H2O, ointment on the wound
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Awash valley)
Vernacular name :
raffu (Afar)
Reference HP 55
Author(s) :
Paulos, B., T. Gedif Fenta , D. Bisrat & K. Asres
Title :
Health seeking behavior and use of medicinal plants among the Hamer ethnic group, South Omo zone, south western Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:44 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, seeds of Amaranthus hybridus powdered, cooked in water and drunk with honey (Recipe reported by traditional healers)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
South Western Ethiopia ( South Omo zone)
Vernacular name :
zen dhesha
Reference HZ 02
Author(s) :
Zerabruk, S., G. Yirga
Title :
Traditional knowledge of medicinal plants in Gindeberet district, Western Ethiopia
South African Journal of Botany 78, 165–169 (2012)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0254629911000962
Symptoms :
H(126)
Recipes :
H(126) jaundice, fruit of Amaranthus hybridus with bread, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Ethiopia (Gindeberet district)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Amaranthus sp. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Amaranthus sp.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
H(095), H(201)
Recipes :
H(095) food; cooked like cabbage in time of drought.
H(201) as remedy for spiritual pain. Inhaling the smell brings out the evil.
H(201) as remedy for spiritual pain. Inhaling the smell brings out the evil.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
ch'okene, rafu
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
V(095), V(201)
Recipes :
Vb(095) plant of Amaranthus sp eaten by cattle.
Vb(201), crushed and smeared on cattle for spiritual protection and "highsight".
Vb(201), crushed and smeared on cattle for spiritual protection and "highsight".
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
ch'okene
Amaranthus spinosus L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Amaranthus spinosus L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Reference HP 55
Author(s) :
Paulos, B., T. Gedif Fenta , D. Bisrat & K. Asres
Title :
Health seeking behavior and use of medicinal plants among the Hamer ethnic group, South Omo zone, south western Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:44 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(103)
Recipes :
H(103) toothache, root of Amaranthus spinosus crushed, and pressed on tooth (Recipe reported by traditional healers)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
South Western Ethiopia ( South Omo zone)
Vernacular name :
ekumangenta
Amorphophallus abyssinicus (Rich.) N.E.Br. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Amorphophallus abyssinicus (Rich.) N.E.Br.
Family :
Araceae
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) tinea capitis, crush leaves of Amorphophallus abyssinicus and apply on affected part
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
hambagita (Tigrigna)
Amorphophallus gallaensis (Engl.) N.E.Br. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Amorphophallus gallaensis (Engl.) N.E.Br.
Family :
Araceae
Reference HG 23
Author(s) :
Giday M., Z. Asfawb, Z. Woldub
Title :
Medicinal plants of the Meinit ethnic group of Ethiopia: An ethnobotanical study
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, doi:10.1016/j.jep.2009.05.009 (2009)
Symptoms :
V(004), V(004)
Recipes :
Vb(004), Véq(004) wound, roots of Amorphophallus gallaensis, local application
Region :
East Africa (Bench-Maji Zone)
Country :
Ethiopia (Southwest)
Vernacular name :
wunut (Meinit language)
Ampelocissus abyssinica (Hochst. Ex Rich.) Planch. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ampelocissus abyssinica (Hochst. Ex Rich.) Planch.
Family :
Vitaceae
Synonyms :
Ampelocissus cavicaulis (Baker) Planch.
Reference HL 15
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, H. Yineger
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Mana Angetu District, southeastern Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , Volume 4 : 10 (2008)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/4/1/10
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Symptoms :
V(041)
Recipes :
Vb(041) black leg (aba gorba), fresh or dried roots of Ampelocissus abyssinica, crush boil and VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southeastern Ethiopia (Mana Angetu District)
Vernacular name :
teru (Afaan Oromo)
Anagallis arvensis L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Anagallis arvensis L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
Vb(095) plant of Anagallis arvensis eaten by cattle
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
matane
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
H(001)
Recipes :
H(001) applied to the eye to improve "fat yellow thing" in the eye.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
matane
Anarrhinum forskaohlii (Gmel.) Cufod. subsp. Abyssinicum :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Anarrhinum forskaohlii (Gmel.) Cufod. subsp. Abyssinicum
Family :
Scrophulariaceae
Reference HB 44
Author(s) :
Bekalo, T. H., S. D. Woodmatas, Z. A. Woldemariam
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by local people in the lowlands of Konta Special Woreda, southern nations, nationalities and peoples regional state, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 5: 26 (2009) doi: 10.1186/1746-4269-5-26
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Symptoms :
H(020)
Recipes :
H(020) snake bite, chewing dry or fresh root or crushed fresh leaves of Anarrhinum forskaohlii homogenized in H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopie (lowlands of Konta)
Vernacular name :
naattiruwaa (Konta)
Anarrhinum forskaohlii (J.F.Gmel.) Cufod. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Anarrhinum forskaohlii (J.F.Gmel.) Cufod.
Family :
Scrophulariaceae
Reference HG 26
Author(s) :
Giday, M., Z. Asfaw, Z. Woldu, T. Teklehaymanot
Title :
Medicinal plant knowledge of the Bench ethnic group of Ethiopia: an ethnobotanical investigation
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 5 : 34 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(113)
Recipes :
H(013) boil (kursi) , leaves of Anarrhinum forskaohlii, topical
H(113) arthritis (pits) , leaves of Anarrhinum forskaohlii, topical
H(113) arthritis (pits) , leaves of Anarrhinum forskaohlii, topical
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southwestt)
Vernacular name :
turtsay (Omotic)
Andrachne aspera Spreng. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Andrachne aspera Spreng.
Family :
Phyllanthaceae
Reference HA 55
Author(s) :
Avigdor, E., H Wohlmuth, Z. Asfaw, T. Awas
Title :
The current status of knowledge of herbal medicine and medicinal plants in Fiche, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 10:38 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/38
Symptoms :
H(020), H(104), H(201)
Recipes :
H(020) snake bite, root is chewed, followed by lots of water. Will cause to vomit
H(104) unexplained stomach ache (megagna), root of Andrachne aspera is chewed for stomach treatment and nausea (anti-emetic)
H(201) psychiatric disease (lekeft), Take ONS. of Artemisia abyssinica and three young leaves of Aloe pulcherrima with Allium sativum, Ruta chalepensis, the whole plant of Andrachne aspera, along with the leaves of Catha edulis and Verbascum sinaiticum: chop together. The juice is applied to the nose
H(104) unexplained stomach ache (megagna), root of Andrachne aspera is chewed for stomach treatment and nausea (anti-emetic)
H(201) psychiatric disease (lekeft), Take ONS. of Artemisia abyssinica and three young leaves of Aloe pulcherrima with Allium sativum, Ruta chalepensis, the whole plant of Andrachne aspera, along with the leaves of Catha edulis and Verbascum sinaiticum: chop together. The juice is applied to the nose
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopie (town of Fiche, Oromia region)
Vernacular name :
tekeze (Amharic)
Anemia schimperiana C. Presl :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Anemia schimperiana C. Presl
Family :
Anemiaceae
Reference HK 67
Author(s) :
Kidane, B.,T. van Andel, L. .J. van der Maesen, Z. Asfaw
Title :
Use and management of traditional medicinal plants by Maale and Ari ethnic communities in southern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:46 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/46
Symptoms :
H(020)
Recipes :
H(020) scorpion bite, leaves of Anemia schimperiana, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone)
Vernacular name :
wulchi (Maale)
Anethum foeniculum L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Anethum foeniculum L.
Family :
Apiaceae
Reference VT 26
Author(s) :
Tilahum Teklehaymanot, Mirutse GidayGirmay Medhim,Yalemtsehay Mekonnen
Title :
Knowledge and use of medicinal plants by people around Debre Libanos monastery in Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 111, pp. 271 - 283 ((2007))
Symptoms :
V(000)
Recipes :
V(000) trips (golloba),, bulb of Allium sativum, roots of Anethum foeniculum of Cucumis ficifolius, seeds of Lepidium sativum, fresh crushed in H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (region of the Debre Libanos monastery)
Vernacular name :
insital (Amharic)
Reference VT 26
Author(s) :
Tilahum Teklehaymanot, Mirutse GidayGirmay Medhim,Yalemtsehay Mekonnen
Title :
Knowledge and use of medicinal plants by people around Debre Libanos monastery in Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 111, pp. 271 - 283 ((2007))
Symptoms :
V(162)
Recipes :
H(162) urine retention, crush the whole plant of Anethum graveolens, filter and drink the fluid
H(162) urine retention, boil the whole plant in water and drink the fluid
H(162) urine retention, boil the whole plant in water and drink the fluid
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
insital (Amharic)
Anethum graveolens L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Anethum graveolens L.
Family :
Apiaceae
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
H(162)
Recipes :
H(162) urine retention, crush the whole plant of Anethum graveolens, filter and drink the fluid
H(162) urine retention, boil the whole plant in water and drink the fluid
H(162) urine retention, boil the whole plant in water and drink the fluid
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
shilan (Tigrigna)
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
V(162)
Recipes :
V(162) urine retention, crush the whole plant of Anethum graveolens, filter and drink the fluid
V(162) urine retention, boil the whole plant in water and drink the fluid
V(162) urine retention, boil the whole plant in water and drink the fluid
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
shilan (Tigrigna)
Annona muricata L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Annona muricata L.
Family :
Annonaceae
Reference HB 1k
Author(s) :
Bekele-Tesemma, A., A. Birnie & B. Tengnäs
Title :
The useful trees and shrubs for Ethiopia.Identification, propagation and management for agricultural and pastoral communities.Regional Soil Conservation Unit.Swedish International Development Authority.
Technical handbook n° 5, 472 p., (1993) CFSCDD P.O. Box 62347, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.
Symptoms :
Recipes :
H(039), insecticide, ONS., RNS.
V(092) kill fish, ONS., RNS.
V(092) kill fish, ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference VB 1k
Author(s) :
Bekele-Tesemma, A., A. Birnie & B. Tengnäs
Title :
The useful trees and shrubs for Ethiopia.Identification, propagation and management for agricultural and pastoral communities.Regional Soil Conservation Unit.Swedish International Development Authority.
Technical handbook n° 5, 472 p., (1993) CFSCDD P.O. Box 62347, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.
Symptoms :
V(092)
Recipes :
V(092) kill fish, ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
not registered
Annona senegalensis Pers. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Annona senegalensis Pers.
Family :
Annonaceae
Synonyms :
Annona arenaria Thonn.
,
Annona chrysophylla Bojer
Reference HB 1k
Author(s) :
Bekele-Tesemma, A., A. Birnie & B. Tengnäs
Title :
The useful trees and shrubs for Ethiopia.Identification, propagation and management for agricultural and pastoral communities.Regional Soil Conservation Unit.Swedish International Development Authority.
Technical handbook n° 5, 472 p., (1993) CFSCDD P.O. Box 62347, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.
Symptoms :
H(004), H(008), H(055)
Recipes :
H(004), gun from bark, seal cut wounds, RNS.
H(008), roots, diarhe dysent, RNS.
H(055) vomiting, ONS., RNS.
H(008), roots, diarhe dysent, RNS.
H(055) vomiting, ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
not registered
Anthemis tigreensis J. Gay ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Anthemis tigreensis J. Gay ex A. Rich.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HL 24
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa, P. Van Damme
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used for human ailments in Ankober District, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:63 ( 2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/63
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Symptoms :
H(070)
Recipes :
H(070) rabies, fresh roots of Anthemis tigreensis, boil and drink the decoction when cool
H(201) evil spirit fresh or dried roots, crush, heat/ burn or boil the part and inhale its smoke or steam
H(201) evil spirit fresh or dried roots, crush, heat/ burn or boil the part and inhale its smoke or steam
Region :
East Africa
Country :
North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Apium graveolens L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Apium graveolens L.
Family :
Apiaceae
Synonyms :
Apium decumbens Eckl. & Zeyh.
Reference HD 12c
Author(s) :
Desta, B.
Title :
Ethiopian traditional herbal drugs.Part III: Anti-fertility activity of 70 medicinal plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 44, pp. 199 - 209, (1994)
Symptoms :
H(112)
Recipes :
H(112) abortion or prevention pregnacy, whole plant, vaginal insertion
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
sererie
Apodytes dimidiata E. Mey. Ex Arn. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Apodytes dimidiata E. Mey. Ex Arn.
Family :
Icacinaceae
Reference HZ 02
Author(s) :
Zerabruk, S., G. Yirga
Title :
Traditional knowledge of medicinal plants in Gindeberet district, Western Ethiopia
South African Journal of Botany 78, 165–169 (2012)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0254629911000962
Symptoms :
H(014), H(112)
Recipes :
H(014) Itchy, roots of Phytolacca dodecandra of Apodytes dimidiate, RNS., local application
H(041) anthrax, H(112) abortion, roots of Phytolacca dodecandra of Apodytes dimidiate, RNS., VO.
H(041) anthrax, H(112) abortion, roots of Phytolacca dodecandra of Apodytes dimidiate, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Ethiopia (Gindeberet district)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference VL 21
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa, P. Van Damme
Title :
Ethnoveterinary plants of Ankober District, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:21 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/21
Symptoms :
V(070), V(142)
Recipes :
Vb(070) rabies, fresh stem bark of Apodytes dimidiata, pound, homogenize with cold water and allow the animal to drink (mixed with Asparagus africanus)
Veq(142) horse sickness, fresh stem bark of Apodytes dimidiata, pound, homogenize with cold water and allow the animal to drink
Veq(142) horse sickness, fresh stem bark of Apodytes dimidiata, pound, homogenize with cold water and allow the animal to drink
Region :
East Africa
Country :
North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
yetemenja Inchet, donga (Amharic)
Ardisiandra sibthorpioides Hook.f. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ardisiandra sibthorpioides Hook.f.
Family :
Primulaceae
Reference HG 23
Author(s) :
Giday M., Z. Asfawb, Z. Woldub
Title :
Medicinal plants of the Meinit ethnic group of Ethiopia: An ethnobotanical study
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, doi:10.1016/j.jep.2009.05.009 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(001)
Recipes :
H(001) cataract, leaves of Ardisiandra sidthorpioides, RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa (Bench-Maji Zone)
Country :
Ethiopia (Southwest)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Ardisiandra wettsteinii R. Wagner :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ardisiandra wettsteinii R. Wagner
Family :
Primulaceae
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
V(095) plant of eaten by mountain nyala.(antelope found in high altitude woodland in a small part of central Ethiopia)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Arenaria serpyllifolia L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Arenaria serpyllifolia L.
Family :
Caryophyllaceae
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
Vb(095) plant of Arenaria serpyllifolia eaten by cattle.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) medicine; for spiritual things with Arenaria serpyllifolia
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Argemone mexicana L. :
6 reference(s)
Official name :
Argemone mexicana L.
Family :
Papaveraceae
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
Véq(095) plant of Argemone mexicana eaten by donkeys.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
korehare
Reference HC 31
Author(s) :
Chekole, G., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the environs of Tara-gedam and Amba remnant forests of Libo Kemkem District, northwest Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 11:4 (2015)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/11/1/4
Symptoms :
V(070)
Recipes :
V(070) rage, racines fraîches de Argemone mexicana, écraser, then give with water
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northwest Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
yahya eshoh (Amharic)
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
H(194)
Recipes :
H(004) wound (external), H(194) leishmaniasis, apply latex of Argemone mexicana on the affected part until cure
H(014) tinea capitis crush leaves and apply
H(014) tinea capitis crush leaves and apply
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
eshok tilian, medafe (Tigrigna)
Reference VG 20
Author(s) :
Giday Mirutse , Tilahum Teklehaymanot
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of plants used in management of livestock health problems by Afar people of Ada'ar District, Afar Regional State, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:8 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/8
Symptoms :
V(010)
Recipes :
Vb(010) foot-and-mouth disease (abeb) of cattle, leaves of Argemone mexicana, juice., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Ada'ar District, Afar Regional State)
Vernacular name :
baro bangi
Reference VG 27
Author(s) :
Gebrezgabiher, G. , S. Kalayou & S.Sahle
Title :
An ethno-veterinary survey of medicinal plants in woredas of Tigray region, Northern Ethiopia
International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation Vol. 5(2), pp. 89-97, (february, 2013)
Available online http://www.academicjournals.org/IJBC
DOI: 10.5897/IJBC12.131
Symptoms :
V(004)
Recipes :
Vb(004) wound, leaf of Argemone mexicana is crushed and mixed with water as local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northern Ethiopia, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
dandier
Reference VM 41
Author(s) :
Mesfin, F., S. Demisse, T. Teklehaymanot
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Wonago Woreda, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:28 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-28 (2009)
Symptoms :
V(008), V(015)
Recipes :
Vb(008) diarrhea, pwder fresh leaf mixed with residue of local ‘tella’ or ‘areqie’ is given orally
Vb(015) bloody urine, crushed and pounded fresh leaf of Argemone mexicana mixed with roots of Solanum indicum in cold H2O is given as a drunk
Vb(068) intestinal parasites, crushed and pounded fresh leaf of Argemone mexicana mixed with leaf of Vernonia amygdalina is given orally.
Vb(015) bloody urine, crushed and pounded fresh leaf of Argemone mexicana mixed with roots of Solanum indicum in cold H2O is given as a drunk
Vb(068) intestinal parasites, crushed and pounded fresh leaf of Argemone mexicana mixed with leaf of Vernonia amygdalina is given orally.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (region of Wonago Woreda)
Vernacular name :
kossalae (Gedeoffa)
Arisaema schimperianum Schott :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Arisaema schimperianum Schott
Family :
Araceae
Reference HL 24
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa, P. Van Damme
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used for human ailments in Ankober District, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:63 ( 2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/63
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Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) scabies,H(014) ringworm,H(014) skin lesion, fresh roots of Arisaema schimperianum, grind and paint the powder or crushed part
Region :
East Africa
Country :
North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
amoch (Amharic)
Aristolochia bracteata Retz. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Aristolochia bracteata Retz.
Family :
Aristolochiaceae
Reference HF 03
Author(s) :
Flatie, T., T. Gedif, K. Asres, T. Gebre-Mariam
Title :
Ethnomedical survey of Berta ethnic group Assosa Zone, Benishangul-Gumuz regional state, mid-west Ethiopia (Medicinal plants reported by household respondents of Berta ethnic group)
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2009, 5:14
doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-14
Symptoms :
H(008), H(091)
Recipes :
H(008, 2) diarrhorea, H(091, 3) body weakness and intermittent shock (lib himem), ground seeds of Aristolochia bracteolata diluted in H2O, VO and applied on the body
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Benishangul-Gumuz regional state, mid-west Ethiopia)
Vernacular name :
abujenajil
Reference HF 03
Author(s) :
Flatie, T., T. Gedif, K. Asres, T. Gebre-Mariam
Title :
Ethnomedical survey of Berta ethnic group Assosa Zone, Benishangul-Gumuz regional state, mid-west Ethiopia (Medicinal plants reported by household respondents of Berta ethnic group)
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2009, 5:14
doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-14
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201, 3) demon possession and characterized by intermittent convulsion (setan), grounded roots, dispersed in water and drunk, and applied to body
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Benishangul-Gumuz regional state, mid-west Ethiopia)
Vernacular name :
abujelalen
Reference HG 07
Author(s) :
Getahun, A.
Title :
Some common medicinal and poisonous plants used in ethiopian folk medicine.
Faculty of Science, Addis Abeba University, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, 63p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014)legs, ONS, RNS
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Kalaffo, Ogaden)
Vernacular name :
ghaga (Arabe), boro, grerbaad, ged-hurguma (Somali)
Aristolochia bracteolata Lam. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aristolochia bracteolata Lam.
Family :
Aristolochiaceae
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(001), H(003), H(020), H(085)
Recipes :
H(001) eye infection, leaves of Aristolochia bracteolata, eye-drop
H(003) swelling on body, leaves of Aristolochia bracteolata, RNS., VO. body wash
H(085) diphtheria whol plant, topical
H(020) snake bite, roots, RNS., VO.
H(003) swelling on body, leaves of Aristolochia bracteolata, RNS., VO. body wash
H(085) diphtheria whol plant, topical
H(020) snake bite, roots, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Artemisia absinthium L. :
6 reference(s)
Official name :
Artemisia absinthium L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HA 55
Author(s) :
Avigdor, E., H Wohlmuth, Z. Asfaw, T. Awas
Title :
The current status of knowledge of herbal medicine and medicinal plants in Fiche, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 10:38 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/38
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) unexplained stomach ache (megagna), ONS. of Artemisia absinthium mixed with Cymbopogon citratus and made into an infusion and filtered, and drunk
H(104) unexplained stomach ache (megagna), ONS. of Artemisia absinthium mixed with Ruta chalepensis and Zingiber officinale made into an infusion, filtered and drunk
H(104) stomach ache, ONS. of Artemisia absinthium, Cymbopogon citratus, Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflorum, RNS. (recipe collected from vendors of medicinal plants in local market of Fiche)
H(104) unexplained stomach ache (megagna), ONS. of Artemisia absinthium mixed with Ruta chalepensis and Zingiber officinale made into an infusion, filtered and drunk
H(104) stomach ache, ONS. of Artemisia absinthium, Cymbopogon citratus, Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflorum, RNS. (recipe collected from vendors of medicinal plants in local market of Fiche)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (City of Fiche, Oromia region)
Vernacular name :
ariti (Amharic)
Reference HB 44
Author(s) :
Bekalo, T. H., S. D. Woodmatas, Z. A. Woldemariam
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by local people in the lowlands of Konta Special Woreda, southern nations, nationalities and peoples regional state, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 5: 26 (2009) doi: 10.1186/1746-4269-5-26
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Symptoms :
H(068), H(104)
Recipes :
H(068) intestinal parasite, H(104) abdominal distention, crushed fresh leaves of Artemisia absinthium which is homogenized in H2O, VO.
H(068) intestinal parasite, fresh crushed concoction of fresh leaves of Artemisia absinthium of Artemisia afra and Ruta chalepensis homogenized in H2O, VO.
H(104) abdominal cramp, crushed fresh leaves of Artemisia absinthium, Artemisia afra and Cuscuta campestris, concocted, VO
H(068) intestinal parasite, fresh crushed concoction of fresh leaves of Artemisia absinthium of Artemisia afra and Ruta chalepensis homogenized in H2O, VO.
H(104) abdominal cramp, crushed fresh leaves of Artemisia absinthium, Artemisia afra and Cuscuta campestris, concocted, VO
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopie (lowlands of Konta)
Vernacular name :
naattiruwaa (Konta)
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) plant of Artemisia absinthium, remedy for spiritual pain. Inhaling the smell brings out the evil.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
ch'okone
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
V(201)
Recipes :
Vb(201) plant of Artemisia absinthium crushed and smeared on cattle for spiritual protection and "highsight
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
ch'okone
Reference HK 67
Author(s) :
Kidane, B.,T. van Andel, L. .J. van der Maesen, Z. Asfaw
Title :
Use and management of traditional medicinal plants by Maale and Ari ethnic communities in southern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:46 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/46
Symptoms :
H(000), H(018), H(104), H(201)
Recipes :
H(000), sudden disease, H(018) headache, H(201) evil eye, leaves with stems of Artemisia absinthium, RNS., VO. / inhalation
H(104) stomach ache, leaves with stems of Artemisia absinthium, RNS., VO.
H(104) stomach ache, leaves with stems of Artemisia absinthium, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name :
dunko (Maale), duno (Araf)
Reference VY 01
Author(s) :
Yineger, H., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, E. Lulekal
Title :
Ethnoveterinary medicinal plants at Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, pp. 55 - 70 (2007)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874107000669
Symptoms :
V(003)
Recipes :
V(003) badhaftu (external swelling with ultimately burst and discharges of pus), fresh leaves of Artemisia absinthium of Nicotiana tabaccum of Leonotis ocymifolia, bulb of Allium sativum are crushed and tied over the wound after contacting swollen site to glowing iron
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Bale Mountains National Park)
Vernacular name :
enari
Artemisia abyssinica Sch.Bip ex Rich :
8 reference(s)
Official name :
Artemisia abyssinica Sch.Bip ex Rich
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HA 34
Author(s) :
Aberra Geyid, Dawit Abebe, Asfaw Debella, Zewdneh Makonnen, Frehiwot Aberra, Frehiwot Teka, Tesfaye Kebede, Kelbessa Urga, Kidist Yersaw, Teklele Biza, Bisrat Haile Mariam & Mulugeta GutaYersaw, Teklele Biza, Bisrat Haile Mariam & Mulugeta Guta
Title :
Screening of some medicinal plants of Ethiopia for their anti-microbial properties and chemical profiles.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 97, pp. 421-427 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(100), H(173)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, H(100) syphilis, H(100) gonorrhoea, H(173) leprosy, aerial part, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
chikugn
Reference HA 55
Author(s) :
Avigdor, E., H Wohlmuth, Z. Asfaw, T. Awas
Title :
The current status of knowledge of herbal medicine and medicinal plants in Fiche, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 10:38 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/38
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) evil eye, take the dried skin of a hyena and put the herbs as Artemisia abyssinica, Ruta chalepensis, Allium cepa in a pouch of the leather as a charm around the neck.
H(201) psychiatric disease (lekeft), Take ONS. of Artemisia abyssinica and three young leaves of Aloe pulcherrima with Allium sativum, Ruta chalepensis, the whole plant of Andrachne aspera, along with the leaves of Catha edulis and Verbascum sinaiticum: chop together. The juice is applied to the nos
H(201) psychiatric disease (lekeft), Take ONS. of Artemisia abyssinica and three young leaves of Aloe pulcherrima with Allium sativum, Ruta chalepensis, the whole plant of Andrachne aspera, along with the leaves of Catha edulis and Verbascum sinaiticum: chop together. The juice is applied to the nos
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (City of Fiche, Oromia region)
Vernacular name :
chikugn (Amharic)
Reference HB 44
Author(s) :
Bekalo, T. H., S. D. Woodmatas, Z. A. Woldemariam
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by local people in the lowlands of Konta Special Woreda, southern nations, nationalities and peoples regional state, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 5: 26 (2009) doi: 10.1186/1746-4269-5-26
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Symptoms :
H(037), H(201)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, decocted fresh leaves of Artemisia abyssinica mixing with butter, VO.
H(201) evil spirit, crushed fresh root of Artemisia abyssinica homogenized in H2O and the patient will drink, and the patient allowed smelling the residue.
H(201) evil spirit, crushed fresh root of Artemisia abyssinica homogenized in H2O and the patient will drink, and the patient allowed smelling the residue.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopie (lowlands of Konta)
Vernacular name :
bushadhdhiiya (Konta)
Reference HM 41
Author(s) :
Mesfin, F., S. Demisse1, T. Teklehaymanot
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Wonago Woreda, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:28 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-28 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(001)
Recipes :
H(001) eye infection, crushed or pounded fresh stem of Artemisia abyssinica with butter is applied topically
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (region of Wonago Woreda)
Vernacular name :
sugetieae (Gedeoffa)
Reference HP 15
Author(s) :
Parvez, N. & Suman Yadav
Title :
Ethnopharmacology of single herbal preparations of medicinal plants in Asendabo district, Jimma, Ethiopia
Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, Vol. 9 (4), pp. 724 - 729, October 2010
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201, 2) evil eyel, powder of dried seeds of Artemisia abyssinica in tea, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Jimma district)
Vernacular name :
chkugn
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) evil eye, mix whole plant of Artemisia abyssinica with bulbs of Allium sativum and smell it
H(211) michi (sick headache, + fever + muscle spasm + herpes + excessive sweating), crush leaves of Artemisia abyssinica by mixing with bulbs of Allium sativum and seeds of Lepidium sativum, add water and rub it on the skin
H(211) michi (sick headache, + fever + muscle spasm + herpes + excessive sweating), crush leaves of Artemisia abyssinica by mixing with bulbs of Allium sativum and seeds of Lepidium sativum, add water and rub it on the skin
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
chena baria (Tigrigna)
Reference VW 04
Author(s) :
Wirtu, G., G. Adugna, T. Samuel, E. Kelbessa & A. Geleto
Title :
Aspects of farmers' knowledge, attitudes and practices of animal health problems in central Ethiopia. Ethnoveterinary medicine. Alternatives for livestock development.
Proceedings of an international conference held in Pune, India, 4 - 6 november 1997.BAIF Development research foundation, Pune, India, 41 - 52, (1999)
Symptoms :
V(004)
Recipes :
Vb(004), ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Central Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
arrtta bera (Oromic)
Reference VY 01
Author(s) :
Yineger, H., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, E. Lulekal
Title :
Ethnoveterinary medicinal plants at Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, pp. 55 - 70 (2007)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874107000669
Symptoms :
V(003), V(099)
Recipes :
V(003) badhaftu (external swelling with ultimately burst and discharges of pus), fresh leaves of Artemisis absinthium of Nicotiana tabaccum of Leonotis ocymifolia, bulbs of Allium sativum are crushed and tied over the wound after contacting swollen site to glowing iron
V(099) epilepsy (wan qabana, elbissa), crushed fresh root, to chew. Juice administred via left nostril
V(099) epilepsy (wan qabana, elbissa), crushed fresh root, to chew. Juice administred via left nostril
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Bale Mountains National Park)
Vernacular name :
chuqune
Artemisia afra Jacq. ex Willd. :
6 reference(s)
Official name :
Artemisia afra Jacq. ex Willd.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HB 44
Author(s) :
Bekalo, T. H., S. D. Woodmatas, Z. A. Woldemariam
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by local people in the lowlands of Konta Special Woreda, southern nations, nationalities and peoples regional state, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 5: 26 (2009) doi: 10.1186/1746-4269-5-26
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Symptoms :
H(037), H(068), H(091), H(104)
Recipes :
H(037) cough (infants) , 1st day the infant will drink decocted fresh fruit (seed) of Ocimum basilicum which is mixed with butter, 2nd day the infant will drink decocted Allium cepa mixed with butter, 3rd day the infant will drink decocted Artemisia afra mixed with butter
H(037) cough, H(091) to maintain health of infants, decocted fresh leaves mixing with butter, VO.
H(068) intestinal parasite, fresh crushed concoction of fresh leaves of Artemisia absinthium of Artemisia afra and Ruta chalepensis homogenized in H2O, VO.
H(068) intestinal parasite, fresh crushed leave of Artemisia absinthium concocted with Artemisia afra and homogenized in H2O, VO.
H(104) abdominal cramp, crushed fresh leaves of Artemisia absinthium, Artemisia afra and Cuscuta campestris, concocted, VO.
H(037) cough, H(091) to maintain health of infants, decocted fresh leaves mixing with butter, VO.
H(068) intestinal parasite, fresh crushed concoction of fresh leaves of Artemisia absinthium of Artemisia afra and Ruta chalepensis homogenized in H2O, VO.
H(068) intestinal parasite, fresh crushed leave of Artemisia absinthium concocted with Artemisia afra and homogenized in H2O, VO.
H(104) abdominal cramp, crushed fresh leaves of Artemisia absinthium, Artemisia afra and Cuscuta campestris, concocted, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopie (lowlands of Konta)
Vernacular name :
aguppiyaa (Konta)
Reference HC 31
Author(s) :
Chekole, G., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the environs of Tara-gedam and Amba remnant forests of Libo Kemkem District, northwest Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 11:4 (2015)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/11/1/4
Symptoms :
H(014), H(091), H(100), H(101), H(201)
Recipes :
H(014) itchiness, fresh and dried roots of Artemisia afra, écraser, powder then cream with butter
H(091) impotency, H(100) gonnoria, H(100) syphilis, fresh and dried roots, écraser, infusion with honey then drink the juice
H(101) excessive menstruation, racines fraîches, chew and swallow the juice
H(201) evil eye, fresh and dried roots, sniff, drink and fumigate concoction
H(091) impotency, H(100) gonnoria, H(100) syphilis, fresh and dried roots, écraser, infusion with honey then drink the juice
H(101) excessive menstruation, racines fraîches, chew and swallow the juice
H(201) evil eye, fresh and dried roots, sniff, drink and fumigate concoction
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northwest Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
yesiet kest (Amharic)
Reference HD 12c
Author(s) :
Desta, B.
Title :
Ethiopian traditional herbal drugs.Part III: Anti-fertility activity of 70 medicinal plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 44, pp. 199 - 209, (1994)
Symptoms :
H(112)
Recipes :
H(112) abortion or prevention pregnacy, leaves, H2O extract, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
ttcikkugne
Reference HG 07
Author(s) :
Getahun, A.
Title :
Some common medicinal and poisonous plants used in ethiopian folk medicine.
Faculty of Science, Addis Abeba University, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, 63p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach, leaf crushed, juise + H2O or honey, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
ariti (Amaringa), chukun, jukun (Galinya-harar), kodo (Galinya), kapani (Galinya-bale)
Reference HM 41
Author(s) :
Mesfin, F., S. Demisse1, T. Teklehaymanot
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Wonago Woreda, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:28 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-28 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(018), H(051), H(104)
Recipes :
H(018) headache, fresh leaves of Artemisia afra are chewed and taken orally
H(051) paludism, pwder fresh / dry leaves nixed with butter is taken with coffee orally before breakfast for three days
H(104) abdominal pain, crushed or pounded fresh or dry leaves of Artemisia afra are boiled in H2O and the filtrate is taken hot; orally
H(051) paludism, pwder fresh / dry leaves nixed with butter is taken with coffee orally before breakfast for three days
H(104) abdominal pain, crushed or pounded fresh or dry leaves of Artemisia afra are boiled in H2O and the filtrate is taken hot; orally
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (region of Wonago Woreda)
Vernacular name :
chugughee (Gedeoffa)
Reference HM 54
Author(s) :
Mesfin Tadesse, Debela Hunde , Yehenew Getachew
Title :
Survey of medicinal plants userd to treat human doseases in Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone, Ethiopia.
Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences, Volume 15 (2), 89 - 107 July 2005
http://www.ejhs.ju.edu.et/ejhs_journal/2005/volume15issue2.php
Symptoms :
H(006), H(104)
Recipes :
H(006) constipation (yehode derqet), infusion is made from the leaves of Artemisia afra, VO., 1x
H(104) abdominal colic, décoction de leaves of Artemisia afra, VO. when cold, ½ tea cup, 1x / day for 3 days
H(104) abdominal colic, décoction de leaves of Artemisia afra, VO. when cold, ½ tea cup, 1x / day for 3 days
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone)
Vernacular name :
godoguracha (Oromic)
Asparagus africanus Lam. :
18 reference(s)
Official name :
Asparagus africanus Lam.
Family :
Asparagaceae
Reference HA 55
Author(s) :
Avigdor, E., H Wohlmuth, Z. Asfaw, T. Awas
Title :
The current status of knowledge of herbal medicine and medicinal plants in Fiche, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 10:38 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/38
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) rituals such as circumcision, and giving birth, branch of Asparagus africanus hung in the doorway "Considered cleansing because “women are unclean just after giving birth”
H(201) rituals Hung on the door where tella (local beer) is being made, as protectant against uncleanliness (someone who is menstruating, or has recently had sexual relations)
H(201) rituals Hung on the door where tella (local beer) is being made, as protectant against uncleanliness (someone who is menstruating, or has recently had sexual relations)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (City of Fiche, Oromia region)
Vernacular name :
seriti (Amharic)
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
Vb(095) plant of Asparagus africanus, eaten by cattle and wildlife.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
seriti
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
H(008y)
Recipes :
H(008y), crush the plant of Asparagus africanus, extract the juice and put on pimples.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
seriti
Reference HD 12b
Author(s) :
Desta, B.
Title :
Ethiopian traditional herbal drugs.Part II: Antimicrobial activity of 63 medicinal plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 39, pp.129 - 139, (1993)
Symptoms :
H(094)
Recipes :
H(094), roots, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
yeesetkkest
Reference HG 19
Author(s) :
Giday, M.
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by the Zay people in Ethiopia.
CBM:s Skriftserie 3, pp. 81 - 99, Uppsala 2001
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) skin lesion, cladodes of Asparagus africanus, RNS. , application on skin
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Zay people; Islands of lake Ziway)
Vernacular name :
seriti (Oromo)
Reference HL 15
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, H. Yineger
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Mana Angetu District, southeastern Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , Volume 4 : 10 (2008)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/4/1/10
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Symptoms :
H(091)
Recipes :
H(091) weakness (dukubaone), fresh roots of Asparagus africanus, crush and tie
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southeastern Ethiopia (Mana Angetu District)
Vernacular name :
argeg (Afaan Oromo)
Reference HL 24
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa, P. Van Damme
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used for human ailments in Ankober District, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:63 ( 2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/63
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Symptoms :
H(012), H(013), H(014), H(033), H(099), H(100)
Recipes :
H(012) bone fracture, fresh stem, grind, paste the crushed part and tie
H(013) chancroid, fresh roots, boil and drink the decoction when cool
H(014) skin lesion, fresh roots, grind and paint the powder or crushed part
H(014) scabies,H(014) atopic eczema, fresh roots, grind and paint the powder or crushed part
H(033) impotence, H(100) gonorrhoea, fresh or dried roots of Asparagus africanus, boil and drink the decoction when cool
H(099) epilepsy, fresh or dried roots, leaves, stem bark, crush, heat/ burn or boil the part and inhale its smoke or steam
H(013) chancroid, fresh roots, boil and drink the decoction when cool
H(014) skin lesion, fresh roots, grind and paint the powder or crushed part
H(014) scabies,H(014) atopic eczema, fresh roots, grind and paint the powder or crushed part
H(033) impotence, H(100) gonorrhoea, fresh or dried roots of Asparagus africanus, boil and drink the decoction when cool
H(099) epilepsy, fresh or dried roots, leaves, stem bark, crush, heat/ burn or boil the part and inhale its smoke or steam
Region :
East Africa
Country :
North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
yeset kest (Amharic)
Reference HM 41
Author(s) :
Mesfin, F., S. Demisse1, T. Teklehaymanot
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Wonago Woreda, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:28 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-28 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, powder of dry root of Asparagus africanus with butter is applied on wound
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (region of Wonago Woreda)
Vernacular name :
uffaec (Gedeoffa)
Reference HM 56
Author(s) :
Megersa, M., Z.Asfaw , E. Kelbessa, A. Beyene and B. Woldeab
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Wayu Tuka District, East Welega Zone of Oromia Regional State, West Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:68 ( 2013) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-9-68
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/68
Symptoms :
H(020)
Recipes :
H(020) spider poison, fresh leaves of Asparagus africanus crushed and applied on the affected part
Region :
East Africa
Country :
West Ethiopia (Wayu Tuka District)
Vernacular name :
sariitii (Afaan Oromo)
Reference HT 1k
Author(s) :
Tadesse, D.
Title :
Traditional use of some medicinal plants in Ethiopia.Vol. 1, 273-293, (1994)
Proceedings of the 13 th plenary meeting of AETFAT, Zomba, Malawi, (2-11 april 1991)Vol 1 and Vol 2, 1514 p. (1994)
Edited by J.H. Seyani & A.C. Chicuni.National herbarium and Botanic Gardens of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi.
Symptoms :
H(094)
Recipes :
H(094), stems , leaves , powder + butter, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
kestenicha (Amaharic), seriti (Oromigna)
Reference HT 27
Author(s) :
Tilahum Teklehaymanot, Mirutse Giday
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by people in Zegie Peninsula, Northwestern Ethiopia,
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 3:12 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(139), H(201)
Recipes :
H(139) impotence (sinfete wesib), root powder of Asparagus africanus is eaten with chicken soup
H(139) impotence (sinfete wesib), root powder of Asparagus africanus, Clerodendrum myricoides, Ferrula communis of Pavonia urens are taken with a local beverage (tella)
H(201) evil eyes roots powder of Allium sativum of Asparagus africanus of Capparis tomentosa of Carissa spinarum (agam) of Clausena anisata of Dracaena steudneri of Echinops kebericho of Justicia schimperiana (sensel) of Ruta chalepensis , spinkled on burning charcoal and inhaling smoke
H(139) impotence (sinfete wesib), root powder of Asparagus africanus, Clerodendrum myricoides, Ferrula communis of Pavonia urens are taken with a local beverage (tella)
H(201) evil eyes roots powder of Allium sativum of Asparagus africanus of Capparis tomentosa of Carissa spinarum (agam) of Clausena anisata of Dracaena steudneri of Echinops kebericho of Justicia schimperiana (sensel) of Ruta chalepensis , spinkled on burning charcoal and inhaling smoke
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Northwest, Zegie peninsula)
Vernacular name :
yeset kest (Amharic)
Reference HT 33
Author(s) :
Tilahun Teklehaymanot
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of knowledge and medicinal plants use by the people in Dek Island in Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume124, pp 69–78, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(201)
Recipes :
H(013) skin lesion ( likft), topical application of fresh crushed root of Asparagus africanus
H(201) evil eye (buda), powder of Asparagus africanus, Capparis tomentosa, Justicia schimperiana, Syzgium guineense, Rhoicissus tridentata, Rhoicissus tridentata, Carissa spinarum, Brucea antidysenterica, Clausena anisata, Calpurnia aurea, Solanaum incanum is sprinkled on burning charcoal and smoke is inhaled nasally
H(201) evil eye (buda), powder of Asparagus africanus, Capparis tomentosa, Justicia schimperiana, Syzgium guineense, Rhoicissus tridentata, Rhoicissus tridentata, Carissa spinarum, Brucea antidysenterica, Clausena anisata, Calpurnia aurea, Solanaum incanum is sprinkled on burning charcoal and smoke is inhaled nasally
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Northwest, Dek Island in lake Tana )
Vernacular name :
yeset kest (Amharic)
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
H(012), H(194), H(201)
Recipes :
H(012) dislocated bone, tie roots of Asparagus africanus on affected part
H(194) leishmaniasis, crush roots of Asparagus africanus, mix it with honey and apply on affected part
H(201) evil eye, place roots on fire for fumigation
H(194) leishmaniasis, crush roots of Asparagus africanus, mix it with honey and apply on affected part
H(201) evil eye, place roots on fire for fumigation
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
kastanito (Tigrigna)
Reference VG 19
Author(s) :
Giday, M.
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by the Zay people in Ethiopia.
CBM:s Skriftserie 3, pp. 81 - 99, Uppsala 2001
Symptoms :
V(048)
Recipes :
Veq(048) geregelchja = mucous comes continuously out of nose, roots and cladodes of Asparagus africanus, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Zay people; Islands of lake Ziway)
Vernacular name :
seriti (Oromo)
Reference VL 21
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa, P. Van Damme
Title :
Ethnoveterinary plants of Ankober District, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:21 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/21
Symptoms :
V(062)
Recipes :
Vb(062) coccidiosis, fresh roots of Asparagus africanus, boil, keep to cool for some time and let the animal drink the decoction, (mixed with Calpurnia aurea)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
seritie (Amharic)
Reference VM 41
Author(s) :
Mesfin, F., S. Demisse, T. Teklehaymanot
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Wonago Woreda, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:28 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-28 (2009)
Symptoms :
V(004)
Recipes :
Vb(004) wound, powder of dry root of Asparagus africanus is applied topically
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (region of Wonago Woreda)
Vernacular name :
uffae (Gedeoffa)
Reference VT 33
Author(s) :
Tilahun Teklehaymanot
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of knowledge and medicinal plants use by the people in Dek Island in Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume124, pp 69–78, (2009)
Symptoms :
V(070)
Recipes :
V(070) rabies (yeibd wusha beshita), fresh or dry crushed and powdered leaves of Asparagus africanus are mixed with cold water and administered orally
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Northwest, Dek Island in lake Tana )
Vernacular name :
yset lib (Amharic)
Reference VY 01
Author(s) :
Yineger, H., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, E. Lulekal
Title :
Ethnoveterinary medicinal plants at Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, pp. 55 - 70 (2007)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874107000669
Symptoms :
V(070)
Recipes :
V(070) rabies (dhukuba sere), fresh or dried leaves of Asparagus africanus are crushed and powdered and mixed with cold H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Bale Mountains National Park)
Vernacular name :
seriti
Asparagus falcatus L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Asparagus falcatus L.
Family :
Asparagaceae
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
Vb(095) plant of Asparagus falcatus eaten by cattle and wildlife.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
seriti
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
H(008y)
Recipes :
H(008y) pimples., crush the plant, extract the juice and put on pimples.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
seriti
Asparagus leptocladodius Chiov. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Asparagus leptocladodius Chiov.
Family :
Asparagaceae
Reference HB 53
Author(s) :
Belayneh, A. Asfaw, S. Demissew, N. F. Bussa
Title :
Medicinal plants potential and use by pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Erer Valley of Babile Wereda, Eastern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:42 ( 2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/42
Symptoms :
H(055)
Recipes :
H(179, 38) kidney and liver disease, crushed of leaves and roots of Asparagus leptocladodius, concoction, herbal bath & VO.
H(055, 38) vomiting of children (Emesis), leaves and roots, concoction and hot infusion, VO.
H(055, 38) vomiting of children (Emesis), leaves and roots, concoction and hot infusion, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Eastern Ethiopia) (Erer Valley of Babile Wereda)
Vernacular name :
keleme sere (Oromo)
Asparagus racemosus Willd. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Asparagus racemosus Willd.
Family :
Asparagaceae
Reference HB 44
Author(s) :
Bekalo, T. H., S. D. Woodmatas, Z. A. Woldemariam
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by local people in the lowlands of Konta Special Woreda, southern nations, nationalities and peoples regional state, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 5: 26 (2009) doi: 10.1186/1746-4269-5-26
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Symptoms :
H(126)
Recipes :
H(126) liver disease, crushed fresh root of Asparagus recemosus is homogenized in H2O to drink. On the next day crushed fresh leaves homogenized in H2O to drink
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopie (lowlands of Konta)
Vernacular name :
zulua hargia dhale (Konta)
Reference HL 11
Author(s) :
Lemordant, D.
Title :
Contribution à l'ethnobotanique éthiopienne.
Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 18, 1 - 35, 142 - 179, (1971)
Symptoms :
H(161)
Recipes :
H(161), stems , leaves , ashes + butter, pommad
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
sariti
Asparagus setaceus (Kunth) Jessop :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Asparagus setaceus (Kunth) Jessop
Family :
Asparagaceae
Synonyms :
Asparagus plumosus Baker
Reference HG 26
Author(s) :
Giday, M., Z. Asfaw, Z. Woldu, T. Teklehaymanot
Title :
Medicinal plant knowledge of the Bench ethnic group of Ethiopia: an ethnobotanical investigation
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 5 : 34 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) herpes (meshmesh), cladode of Asparagus setaceus, topical
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southwestt)
Vernacular name :
kinghang (Omotic)
Reference HW 07
Author(s) :
Wondimu Tigist, Asfaw Arsi, Kelbessa Ensermu
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants around 'Dheeraa' town, Arsi Zone, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, pp. 152-161, (2007)
Symptoms :
H(162)
Recipes :
H(162) urination problems, leaves, roots of Asparagus setaceus are crushed, homogenized in H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Arsi zone)
Vernacular name :
saritii
Asphodelus fistulosus L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Asphodelus fistulosus L.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
V(095) plant of Asphodelus fistulosus eaten by baboons.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Aspilia mossambicensis (Oliv.) Wild :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Aspilia mossambicensis (Oliv.) Wild
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Aspilia chrysops S. Moore
,
Aspilia holstii O.Hoffm
Reference HG 28
Author(s) :
Giday M., Z. Asfawb, Z. Woldub
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used by Sheko ethnic group of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 132, pp. 75 - 85 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(053)
Recipes :
H(053) ear infection, leaves of Aspilia mossambicensis, RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southwestt)
Vernacular name :
kershu (Sheko)
Reference HH 6k
Author(s) :
Heine, B. & M. Brenzinger
Title :
Plant concepts and plant use .An ethnobotanical survey of the semi-arid and arid lands of East Africa.Part 4: Plant of the Borana (Ethiopia and Kenya)296 p., Band 9 (1988)
Kolner Beiträge zur Entwicklungsländerforschung / Cologne Development StudiesVerlag breitenbach Publishers, Saarbrücken, Fort Lauderdale
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil root in tea
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia & Kenya
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference VH 6k
Author(s) :
Heine, B. & M. Brenzinger
Title :
Plant concepts and plant use .An ethnobotanical survey of the semi-arid and arid lands of East Africa.Part 4: Plant of the Borana (Ethiopia and Kenya).296 p., Band 9 (1988)
Kolner Beiträge zur Entwicklungsländerforschung / Cologne Development StudiesVerlag breitenbach Publishers, Saarbrücken, Fort Lauderdale
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
V(095) forage for all livestock
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia & Kenya
Vernacular name :
not registered
Asplenium aethiopicum (Burm.f.) Bech. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Asplenium aethiopicum (Burm.f.) Bech.
Family :
Aspleniaceae
Reference HL 24
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa, P. Van Damme
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used for human ailments in Ankober District, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:63 ( 2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/63
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Symptoms :
H(018), H(099)
Recipes :
H(018) headache, fresh roots of Asplenium aethiopicum, crush, heat/ burn or boil the part and inhale its smoke or steam
H(099) epilepsy, fresh leaves and roots, crush, heat/ burn or boil the part and inhale its smoke or steam
H(099) epilepsy, fresh leaves and roots, crush, heat/ burn or boil the part and inhale its smoke or steam
Region :
East Africa
Country :
North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference VY 01
Author(s) :
Yineger, H., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, E. Lulekal
Title :
Ethnoveterinary medicinal plants at Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, pp. 55 - 70 (2007)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874107000669
Symptoms :
V(201)
Recipes :
V(201) evilspirit (wan laffa), fresh roots of Withania somnifera of Asplenium aethiopicum are crushed, mixed with H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Bale Mountains National Park)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Asplenium monathes L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Asplenium monathes L.
Family :
Aspleniaceae
Reference HA 53
Author(s) :
Amenu, E.
Title :
Use and management of medicinal plants by indigenous people of Ejaji area (Chelya woreda) West Shoa, Ethopia: An Ethnobotanical Approach
A Thesis submited to the school of graduate studies, Addis Ababan, Ethiopia, 104 p. June 2007
Symptoms :
H(137)
Recipes :
H(137) sudden sickness, leaf of Asplenium monathes is pounded with leaf of Cussonia ostinii and 3-4 cup of tea is taken by human.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Ethiopia, Oromya Region, West Shoa Zone in Chelya woreda.
Vernacular name :
digaluu bakkannisaa (Afaan Oromoo)
Reference HA 53
Author(s) :
Amenu, E.
Title :
Use and management of medicinal plants by indigenous people of Ejaji area (Chelya woreda) West Shoa, Ethopia: An Ethnobotanical Approach
A Thesis submited to the school of graduate studies, Addis Ababan, Ethiopia, 104 p. June 2007
Symptoms :
V(086)
Recipes :
Veq(086) uceric lymphangites, bark (root) of Cussonia ostiniichiov, leaf of Asplenium monathes and leaf of Calpurnia subdecandra pounded together and 2 cups given to donkey.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Ethiopia, Oromya Region, West Shoa Zone in Chelya woreda.
Vernacular name :
digaluu bakkannisaa (Afaan Oromoo)
Asplenium sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Asplenium sp.
Family :
Aspleniaceae
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
Vb(095) plant of sometimes eaten by cattle and by mountain nyala.(antelope found in high altitude woodland in a small part of central Ethiopia)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
kokosa
Asplenium theciferum (Kunth.) Mett. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Asplenium theciferum (Kunth.) Mett.
Family :
Aspleniaceae
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
Vb(095) plant of Asplenium theciferum sometimes eaten by cattle and by mountain nyala.(antelope found in high altitude woodland in a small part of central Ethiopia)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
okosa
Astragalus atropilosus (Hochst.) Bunge :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Astragalus atropilosus (Hochst.) Bunge
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 31
Author(s) :
Chekole, G., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the environs of Tara-gedam and Amba remnant forests of Libo Kemkem District, northwest Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 11:4 (2015)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/11/1/4
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) itchiness, whole plant of Astragalus atropilosus, dry, burn then cream with ash with butter
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northwest Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Avenula sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Avenula sp.
Family :
Poaceae
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
Vb(095) plant of eaten by cattle.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
tuta
Azadirachta indica A. Juss. :
11 reference(s)
Official name :
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.
Family :
Meliaceae
Synonyms :
Melia azadirachta L.
Reference HB 53
Author(s) :
Belayneh, A. Asfaw, S. Demissew, N. F. Bussa
Title :
Medicinal plants potential and use by pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Erer Valley of Babile Wereda, Eastern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:42 ( 2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/42
Symptoms :
H(014), H(051), H(068)
Recipes :
H(051, 47) paludism, leaf extract of Azadirachta indica , VO.
H(014, 47)) fungal infection, leaf extract, and oil from seed flower extract, local application
H(068, 47)) intestinal worms, oil from seed, VO.
H(014, 47)) fungal infection, leaf extract, and oil from seed flower extract, local application
H(068, 47)) intestinal worms, oil from seed, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Eastern Ethiopia) (Erer Valley of Babile Wereda)
Vernacular name :
kinina (Oromo)
Reference HF 03
Author(s) :
Flatie, T., T. Gedif, K. Asres, T. Gebre-Mariam
Title :
Ethnomedical survey of Berta ethnic group Assosa Zone, Benishangul-Gumuz regional state, mid-west Ethiopia (Medicinal plants reported by household respondents of Berta ethnic group)
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2009, 5:14
doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-14
Symptoms :
H(051), H(018)
Recipes :
H(051, 8) paludism, H(018, 3) headache, leaves of Melia azadirachta decoction (H2O), VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Benishangul-Gumuz regional state, mid-west Ethiopia)
Vernacular name :
almin
Reference HG 07
Author(s) :
Getahun, A.
Title :
Some common medicinal and poisonous plants used in ethiopian folk medicine.
Faculty of Science, Addis Abeba University, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, 63p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000) in Harar (Eastern Ethiopia) it is known Melia azadirachta as a tree of many remedies though these were not specified to the author at the time. The remedies depend on the plant part used.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
nib (Tiigrinya), (Arabic)
Reference HG 18
Author(s) :
Giday Mirutse , Tilahum Teklehaymanot, Abebe Animut,Yalemtsehay Mekonnen
Title :
Medicinal plants of the Shinasha, Agew-awi and Amhara peoples in northwest Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 110, pp. 516 - 525 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism leaves of Azadirachta indica, leaves and barks of Croton macrostachyus, leaves and roots of Carica papaya, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Northwest)
Vernacular name :
neem (Amhara)
Reference HK 50
Author(s) :
Karunamoorthi, K., K. Ilango, A. Endale
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of knowledge and usage custom of traditional insect / mosquito repellent plants among the Ethiopian Oromo ethnic group
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 125, 224–229, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(106)
Recipes :
H(106, 97) mosquito repellent again culicidae, muscidae and siphonaptera with leaves of Melia azedarach nearby houses and leaf suspension
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Kofe kebele region)
Vernacular name :
neem tree
Reference HL 15
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, H. Yineger
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Mana Angetu District, southeastern Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , Volume 4 : 10 (2008)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/4/1/10
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Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) ascaris (maga), dried leaves of Melia azadirachta, crush and drink
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southeastern Ethiopia (Mana Angetu District)
Vernacular name :
lucimila (Afaan Oromo)
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
V(004)
Recipes :
V(004) wound (external), crush leaves of Melia azadirachta and apply it
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
limo, nim (Tigrigna)
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) wound (external), crush leaves of Melia azadirachta and apply it
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
limo, nim (Tigrigna)
Reference HW 07
Author(s) :
Wondimu Tigist, Asfaw Arsi, Kelbessa Ensermu
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants around 'Dheeraa' town, Arsi Zone, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, pp. 152-161, (2007)
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, barks of Melia azadirachta are crushed, homogenized in H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Arsi zone)
Vernacular name :
kininii
Reference VG 27
Author(s) :
Gebrezgabiher, G. , S. Kalayou & S.Sahle
Title :
An ethno-veterinary survey of medicinal plants in woredas of Tigray region, Northern Ethiopia
International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation Vol. 5(2), pp. 89-97, (february, 2013)
Available online http://www.academicjournals.org/IJBC
DOI: 10.5897/IJBC12.131
Symptoms :
V(039)
Recipes :
Vb(039) lice, leaves of Azadirachta indica are crushed and used as local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northern Ethiopia, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
nim
Reference VS 20
Author(s) :
Sori, T., M. Bekana, G. Adugna, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Medicinal Plants in the Ethnoveterinary Practices of Borana Pastoralists, Southern Ethiopia
Intern J. Appl. Res. Vet .Med., Vol. 2, No. 3 (2004)
Symptoms :
V(039)
Recipes :
V(039) ectoparasites and V(068) endoparasites, roots infusion of Azardrachta indica ,VO.
V(039) ectoparasites, paste of leaves as topic
V(039) ectoparasites, paste of leaves as topic
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern)
Vernacular name :
neem (Borana language)
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile :
11 reference(s)
Official name :
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile
Family :
Zygophyllaceae
Synonyms :
Balanites gillettii Cufod.
Reference HB 53
Author(s) :
Belayneh, A. Asfaw, S. Demissew, N. F. Bussa
Title :
Medicinal plants potential and use by pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Erer Valley of Babile Wereda, Eastern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:42 ( 2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/42
Symptoms :
H(004), H(020), H(033x), H(051), H(108)
Recipes :
H(004, 42) wound, leaves crushed of Balanites aegyptiaca and tie
H(020, 42) snake bite, roots of Balanites aegyptiaca, crushed & tied
H(033x, 42) premature ejaculation, fruits boiled with tea|hoja, VO.
H(051, 42) paludism, concoction of roots, VO.
H(108, 42) influenza, oil from seed and nectar; VO.
H(020, 42) snake bite, roots of Balanites aegyptiaca, crushed & tied
H(033x, 42) premature ejaculation, fruits boiled with tea|hoja, VO.
H(051, 42) paludism, concoction of roots, VO.
H(108, 42) influenza, oil from seed and nectar; VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Eastern Ethiopia) (Erer Valley of Babile Wereda)
Vernacular name :
bedeno (Oromo), got, kutan (Somali)
Reference HH 6k
Author(s) :
Heine, B. & M. Brenzinger
Title :
Plant concepts and plant use .An ethnobotanical survey of the semi-arid and arid lands of East Africa.Part 4: Plant of the Borana (Ethiopia and Kenya)296 p., Band 9 (1988)
Kolner Beiträge zur Entwicklungsländerforschung / Cologne Development StudiesVerlag breitenbach Publishers, Saarbrücken, Fort Lauderdale
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004)+ blood, apply latex bleeding wound, stops bleeding
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia & Kenya
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HH 6k
Author(s) :
Heine, B. & M. Brenzinger
Title :
Plant concepts and plant use .An ethnobotanical survey of the semi-arid and arid lands of East Africa.Part 4: Plant of the Borana (Ethiopia and Kenya)296 p., Band 9 (1988)
Kolner Beiträge zur Entwicklungsländerforschung / Cologne Development StudiesVerlag breitenbach Publishers, Saarbrücken, Fort Lauderdale
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004)+ blood, apply latex bleeding wound, stops bleeding
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia & Kenya
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HH 6k
Author(s) :
Heine, B. & M. Brenzinger
Title :
Plant concepts and plant use .An ethnobotanical survey of the semi-arid and arid lands of East Africa.Part 4: Plant of the Borana (Ethiopia and Kenya)296 p., Band 9 (1988)
Kolner Beiträge zur Entwicklungsländerforschung / Cologne Development StudiesVerlag breitenbach Publishers, Saarbrücken, Fort Lauderdale
Symptoms :
H(124)
Recipes :
H(124), apply latex to bleeding wound, stops bleeding
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia & Kenya
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HL 11
Author(s) :
Lemordant, D.
Title :
Contribution à l'ethnobotanique éthiopienne.
Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 18, 1 - 35, 142 - 179, (1971)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(045)
Recipes :
H(006), green fruit, ONS., RNS.
H(045), ONS., maceration H2O, destroyed the parasites of the water
H(045), ONS., maceration H2O, destroyed the parasites of the water
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
baddano
Reference HL 15
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, H. Yineger
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Mana Angetu District, southeastern Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , Volume 4 : 10 (2008)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/4/1/10
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Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) evil spirit (Jinni), fresh or dried roots of Balanites aegyptiaca, crush
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southeastern Ethiopia (Mana Angetu District)
Vernacular name :
badanna (Afaan Oromo)
Reference HP 55
Author(s) :
Paulos, B., T. Gedif Fenta , D. Bisrat & K. Asres
Title :
Health seeking behavior and use of medicinal plants among the Hamer ethnic group, South Omo zone, south western Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:44 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(151)
Recipes :
H(151) hypertension, inside part of the bark of Balanites aegyptiaca peeled off, boiled with water, filtered and VO. (Recipe reported by household members)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
South Western Ethiopia ( South Omo zone)
Vernacular name :
dhumuko
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
V(005), V(037), V(041), V(054)
Recipes :
Vb(005), Vc(005) brucellosis leaves of Balanites aegyptiaca , RNS., VO.
Vb(041), Vc(041) blackleg roots, RNS. VO.
Vb(054), Vc(054) trypanosomiasis roots , RNS. VO.
Vb(037), V037), contagious pleuropneumonia roots, RNS. VO.
Vb(074), pastuerollosis leaves, RNS., VO.
Vb(041), blackleg, V037) tuberculosis, barks, RNS. VO. , nasal
Vb(041), Vc(041) blackleg roots, RNS. VO.
Vb(054), Vc(054) trypanosomiasis roots , RNS. VO.
Vb(037), V037), contagious pleuropneumonia roots, RNS. VO.
Vb(074), pastuerollosis leaves, RNS., VO.
Vb(041), blackleg, V037) tuberculosis, barks, RNS. VO. , nasal
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
udayto
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(000), H(008), H(037), H(041), H(053), H(078), H(182), H(201)
Recipes :
H(000) infant sickness roots of Balanites aegyptiaca , RNS. VO.
H(041) anthrax, roots., RNS. VO.
H(037) lung infection roots , barks, RNS. VO. , nasal
H(000) Kola kusil, leaves, RNS., VO. , topical
H(053) mumps leaves, RNS., VO. , nasal, body wash
H(008) dysentery L.B VO.
H(182) herpes zoster B /roots RNS. VO. , nasal
H(201) devil disease, barks, RNS. VO.
H(095) the outer cover of Balanites aegyptiaca is eaten fresh, and the inside is eaten boiled and can be stored. It is collected by housewives, herd boys, and men and consumed by all age groups. It has a mild test and stored for a drought period.
H(041) anthrax, roots., RNS. VO.
H(037) lung infection roots , barks, RNS. VO. , nasal
H(000) Kola kusil, leaves, RNS., VO. , topical
H(053) mumps leaves, RNS., VO. , nasal, body wash
H(008) dysentery L.B VO.
H(182) herpes zoster B /roots RNS. VO. , nasal
H(201) devil disease, barks, RNS. VO.
H(095) the outer cover of Balanites aegyptiaca is eaten fresh, and the inside is eaten boiled and can be stored. It is collected by housewives, herd boys, and men and consumed by all age groups. It has a mild test and stored for a drought period.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
udayto
Reference HW 07
Author(s) :
Wondimu Tigist, Asfaw Arsi, Kelbessa Ensermu
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants around 'Dheeraa' town, Arsi Zone, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, pp. 152-161, (2007)
Symptoms :
H(018), H(051), H(166), H(200), H(206)
Recipes :
H(018) + H(051) + H(166) muscle spasm +H(014) herpes + H(206) (all those symptoms = mich), latex of Balanites aegyptiaca, inhalation of smoke
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Arsi zone)
Vernacular name :
badanaa
Reference VG 20
Author(s) :
Giday Mirutse , Tilahum Teklehaymanot
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of plants used in management of livestock health problems by Afar people of Ada'ar District, Afar Regional State, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:8 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/8
Symptoms :
V(008), V(037), V(041), V(050), V(054), V(104), V(137)
Recipes :
Vb(008) diarrhoea (sole) of cattle , roots of Balanites aegyptiaca, juice., VO., nasal
Vc(037) contagious caprine pleuropneumonia (indahi) of goat, roots, juice., VO., nasal
Vb(041), Vc(041), Vch(041) anthrax (geno) of cattle, goat, camel, roots, juice., VO.
V(050) bloat (finoita) all animals, roots, juice., VO.
Vch(054) trypanosomiasis (geremole) of camel, roots, juice., VO., nasal
V(104) colic (geno), roots, juice., VO. , nasal
Vb(137), Vc(137) sudden sickness (geno) of cattle, goat, part above the ground, juice., VO. , nasal
Vc(037) contagious caprine pleuropneumonia (indahi) of goat, roots, juice., VO., nasal
Vb(041), Vc(041), Vch(041) anthrax (geno) of cattle, goat, camel, roots, juice., VO.
V(050) bloat (finoita) all animals, roots, juice., VO.
Vch(054) trypanosomiasis (geremole) of camel, roots, juice., VO., nasal
V(104) colic (geno), roots, juice., VO. , nasal
Vb(137), Vc(137) sudden sickness (geno) of cattle, goat, part above the ground, juice., VO. , nasal
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Ada'ar District, Afar Regional State)
Vernacular name :
uda
Balanites glabra Mildbr. & Schltr. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Balanites glabra Mildbr. & Schltr.
Family :
Zygophyllaceae
Reference HB 53
Author(s) :
Belayneh, A. Asfaw, S. Demissew, N. F. Bussa
Title :
Medicinal plants potential and use by pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Erer Valley of Babile Wereda, Eastern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:42 ( 2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/42
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) fever, crushed roots of Balanites glabra, herbal bath
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Eastern Ethiopia) (Erer Valley of Babile Wereda)
Vernacular name :
kutka (Oromo)
Balanites rotundifolia (Tiegh.) Blatt. :
6 reference(s)
Official name :
Balanites rotundifolia (Tiegh.) Blatt.
Family :
Zygophyllaceae
Reference HK 67
Author(s) :
Kidane, B.,T. van Andel, L. .J. van der Maesen, Z. Asfaw
Title :
Use and management of traditional medicinal plants by Maale and Ari ethnic communities in southern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:46 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/46
Symptoms :
H(068), H(055), H(123)
Recipes :
H(068) ascariasis, H(123) food poisoning, H(055) vomiting, leaves of Balanites rotundifolia , RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name :
kuze (Maale)
Reference HT 34
Author(s) :
Tilahum Teklehaymanot & Mirutse Giday
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants of Kara and Kwego semi-pastoralist people in Lower Omo River Valley, Debub Omo Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 6:23 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(006) + H(104), H(068), H(095)
Recipes :
H(006) + H(104) gastrointestinal diseases, H(068) internal parasitism, roots of Balanites rotundifolia, crushed and boiled + goat meat
H(095) food, fruit ripe and raw, famine food
H(095) food, fruit ripe and raw, famine food
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Lower Omo River Valley, Debub Omo Zone)
Vernacular name :
moroko (Kara), (Kwego)
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
V(016), V(041), V(046), V(074)
Recipes :
Vc(041) anthrax, roots of Balanites rotundifolia, RNS. nasal
Vb(016), Vc(016), Vch(016) mastitis and contagious agalactia leaves, RNS., VO.
Vb(074) bovine pastuerollosis leaves, RNS., VO.
Vc(046), Vo(046) rinderpest, roots, nasal
Vb(041) blackleg young plant, RNS. VO. , nasal
Vb(016), Vc(016), Vch(016) mastitis and contagious agalactia leaves, RNS., VO.
Vb(074) bovine pastuerollosis leaves, RNS., VO.
Vc(046), Vo(046) rinderpest, roots, nasal
Vb(041) blackleg young plant, RNS. VO. , nasal
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
alayto
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(000), H(001), H(051), H(053), H(078), H(095), H(104), H(108), H(126), H(182)
Recipes :
H(000) infant sickness upper part of of Balanites rotundifolia, RNS. VO. , nasal, ear, washing
H(051) paludism leaves , RNS., VO.
H(053) mumps roots, RNS. VO. , nasal, body wash
H(108) flue, cough leaves, RNS., nasal, VO.
H(078) breast cancer leaves, RNS., VO. , topical
H(037) extrapulmonary Tuberculosis leaves, RNS.,., VO. , nasal, topical
H(126) jaundice leaves, barks, .,VO.
H(104) dyspepsia leaves, RNS.,. VO.
H(001) eye injury, roots, eye-drop
H(004) bullet injury barks, seeds, tying/ topical
H(182) herpes zoster leaves, RNS., nasal, body wash
- H(095) the outer part of Balanites rotundifolia is eaten fresh. The internal part is bitter, hence, soaked in water overnight and followed by two to three times washing, boiled and consumed by all age groups. Housewives and herd boys collect and stored for drought period as a food source. It is also consumed fresh by diabetic patients.
H(051) paludism leaves , RNS., VO.
H(053) mumps roots, RNS. VO. , nasal, body wash
H(108) flue, cough leaves, RNS., nasal, VO.
H(078) breast cancer leaves, RNS., VO. , topical
H(037) extrapulmonary Tuberculosis leaves, RNS.,., VO. , nasal, topical
H(126) jaundice leaves, barks, .,VO.
H(104) dyspepsia leaves, RNS.,. VO.
H(001) eye injury, roots, eye-drop
H(004) bullet injury barks, seeds, tying/ topical
H(182) herpes zoster leaves, RNS., nasal, body wash
- H(095) the outer part of Balanites rotundifolia is eaten fresh. The internal part is bitter, hence, soaked in water overnight and followed by two to three times washing, boiled and consumed by all age groups. Housewives and herd boys collect and stored for drought period as a food source. It is also consumed fresh by diabetic patients.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
alayto
Reference VG 20
Author(s) :
Giday Mirutse , Tilahum Teklehaymanot
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of plants used in management of livestock health problems by Afar people of Ada'ar District, Afar Regional State, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:8 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/8
Symptoms :
V(037)
Recipes :
Vch(037) pneumonia (kahiw) of camel, root bark of Balanites rotundifolia, juice., VO., nasal, ophthalmic and auricular
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Ada'ar District, Afar Regional State)
Vernacular name :
uda
Reference VS 20
Author(s) :
Sori, T., M. Bekana, G. Adugna, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Medicinal Plants in the Ethnoveterinary Practices of Borana Pastoralists, Southern Ethiopia
Intern J. Appl. Res. Vet .Med., Vol. 2, No. 3 (2004)
Symptoms :
V(014)
Recipes :
V(014) dermatophilosis, V(014) mange mites, ash of branches of Balanites rotundifolia, topical
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern)
Vernacular name :
baddana (Borana language)
Barleria acanthoides Vahl :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Barleria acanthoides Vahl
Family :
Acanthaceae
Reference VG 20
Author(s) :
Giday Mirutse , Tilahum Teklehaymanot
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of plants used in management of livestock health problems by Afar people of Ada'ar District, Afar Regional State, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:8 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/8
Symptoms :
V(041)
Recipes :
Vb(041) blackleg (harayiti) of cattle, roots of Barleria acanthoides, juice., VO., nasal and auricular
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Ada'ar District, Afar Regional State)
Vernacular name :
ganselto
Barleria eranthemoides R. Br. ex C.B. Clarke :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Barleria eranthemoides R. Br. ex C.B. Clarke
Family :
Acanthaceae
Reference HB 53
Author(s) :
Belayneh, A. Asfaw, S. Demissew, N. F. Bussa
Title :
Medicinal plants potential and use by pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Erer Valley of Babile Wereda, Eastern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:42 ( 2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/42
Symptoms :
H(033), H(212)
Recipes :
H(033) infertility of women, H(212) Rh factor disease, roots of Barleria eranthemoides smoke bath
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Eastern Ethiopia) (Erer Valley of Babile Wereda)
Vernacular name :
kumutu gala (Oromo), goda-adosha (Somali)
Reference HP 55
Author(s) :
Paulos, B., T. Gedif Fenta , D. Bisrat & K. Asres
Title :
Health seeking behavior and use of medicinal plants among the Hamer ethnic group, South Omo zone, south western Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:44 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) evil eye, leaves of Barleria eranthemoides pounded, boiled with water, filtered and, VO. (Recipe reported by household members)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
South Western Ethiopia ( South Omo zone)
Vernacular name :
chaki dhesha
Barleria homoiotrichia C.B. Clarke :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Barleria homoiotrichia C.B. Clarke
Family :
Acanthaceae
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(053), H(182)
Recipes :
H(053) mumps, flowers of Barleria homoiotrichia, topical
H(182) herpes zoster, barks, VO, nasal, body wash
H(182) herpes zoster, barks, VO, nasal, body wash
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Barleria ventricosa Hochst. ex Nees :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Barleria ventricosa Hochst. ex Nees
Family :
Acanthaceae
Reference HB 44
Author(s) :
Bekalo, T. H., S. D. Woodmatas, Z. A. Woldemariam
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by local people in the lowlands of Konta Special Woreda, southern nations, nationalities and peoples regional state, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 5: 26 (2009) doi: 10.1186/1746-4269-5-26
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Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) evil eye, crushed fresh root of Barleria ventricosa concocted with the leaves of Leonotis ocymifolia then homogenized in wate, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopie (lowlands of Konta)
Vernacular name :
gingginoo (Konta)
Reference HK 67
Author(s) :
Kidane, B.,T. van Andel, L. .J. van der Maesen, Z. Asfaw
Title :
Use and management of traditional medicinal plants by Maale and Ari ethnic communities in southern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:46 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/46
Symptoms :
H(001), H(018)
Recipes :
H(001) eye disease (infection), H(018) headache, leaves of Barleria ventricosa, RNS. local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
tsinkaso (Maale)
Barthlottia madagascariensis Eb.Fisch. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Barthlottia madagascariensis Eb.Fisch.
Family :
Scrophulariaceae
Reference HT 42
Author(s) :
Tolossa, K , E. Debela, S.Athanasiadou, A.Tolera, G. Ganga, J.GM Houdijk
Title :
Ethno-medicinal study of plants used for treatment of human and livestock ailments by traditional healers in South Omo, Southern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:32 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/32
Symptoms :
V(020)
Recipes :
V(020) snake bite/poison, concoction, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern), South Omo
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HT 42
Author(s) :
Tolossa, K , E. Debela, S.Athanasiadou, A.Tolera, G. Ganga, J.GM Houdijk
Title :
Ethno-medicinal study of plants used for treatment of human and livestock ailments by traditional healers in South Omo, Southern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:32 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/32
Symptoms :
H(020)
Recipes :
H(020) snake bite/poison, concoction, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern), South Omo
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Basananthe hanningtoniana (Mast.) W.J. de Wilde :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Basananthe hanningtoniana (Mast.) W.J. de Wilde
Family :
Passifloraceae
Reference VY 01
Author(s) :
Yineger, H., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, E. Lulekal
Title :
Ethnoveterinary medicinal plants at Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, pp. 55 - 70 (2007)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874107000669
Symptoms :
V(006), V(037), V(075)
Recipes :
V(006) + V(037) + V(075), darissaa (gamoji, zalaqua) (slight cough, shivering, unable to defecate, to eat, constipation, abdominal distension, shivering, fluid discharge through nose, falling of ear. Leads to death), fresh leaves of Basananthe hanningtoniana are boiled in H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Bale Mountains National Park)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Basella alba L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Basella alba L.
Family :
Basellaceae
Synonyms :
Basella rubra L.
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
Vb(095) plant of Basella alba eaten by cattle and mountain nyala (antelope found in a small part of central Ethiopia)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Becium filamentosum (Forssk.) Chiov. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Becium filamentosum (Forssk.) Chiov.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference HK 67
Author(s) :
Kidane, B.,T. van Andel, L. .J. van der Maesen, Z. Asfaw
Title :
Use and management of traditional medicinal plants by Maale and Ari ethnic communities in southern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:46 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/46
Symptoms :
H(104), H(113)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ache, H(178) heart , H(113) rheumatism, whole plant of Becium filamentosum, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name :
baye apo desho (Maale)
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(001), H(027v), H(037), H(051), H(100), H(104)
Recipes :
H(001) eye infection leaves of Becium filamentosum, topical
H(051) paludism leaves, RNS., VO.
H(037) lung infection leaves, seeds, RNS. VO.
H(104) dyspepsia, leaves, RNS., VO.
H(098) somnambulism leaves, RNS., VO., wash body
- H(100) syphilis, fruit, VO., nasal
H(027v) birth labour, branch , RNS., wash body
H(051) paludism leaves, RNS., VO.
H(037) lung infection leaves, seeds, RNS. VO.
H(104) dyspepsia, leaves, RNS., VO.
H(098) somnambulism leaves, RNS., VO., wash body
- H(100) syphilis, fruit, VO., nasal
H(027v) birth labour, branch , RNS., wash body
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
V(046)
Recipes :
Vb(046) rinderpest, leaves of Becium filamentosum, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Becium grandiflorum (Lam.) Pic.Serm. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Becium grandiflorum (Lam.) Pic.Serm.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
H(020)
Recipes :
H(020) black spider bite, chew roots of Becium grandiflorum and swallow the fluid
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
tebeb (Tigrigna)
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. Ex Benth.) N.E. Br. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Becium obovatum (E. Mey. Ex Benth.) N.E. Br.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) used to make tea, as spice for butter, and as spice for baso (roasted and ground barley).
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
tosin
Berberis holstii Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Berberis holstii Engl.
Family :
Berberidaceae
Reference HL 24
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa, P. Van Damme
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used for human ailments in Ankober District, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:63 ( 2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/63
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Symptoms :
H(094), H(126)
Recipes :
H(094) hemorrhoids, fresh root of Berberis holstii , extract the juice/oil/latex and pour or paint it
H(126) jaundice fresh root of Berberis holstii , extract the juice/oil/latex and pour or paint it
H(126) jaundice fresh root of Berberis holstii , extract the juice/oil/latex and pour or paint it
Region :
East Africa
Country :
North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
yeset af (Amharic)
Bersama abyssinica Fres. :
14 reference(s)
Official name :
Bersama abyssinica Fres.
Family :
Melianthaceae
Synonyms :
Bersama abyssinica subsp. engleriana (Gürke) F.White
Reference HA 34
Author(s) :
Aberra Geyid, Dawit Abebe, Asfaw Debella, Zewdneh Makonnen, Frehiwot Aberra, Frehiwot Teka, Tesfaye Kebede, Kelbessa Urga, Kidist Yersaw, Teklele Biza, Bisrat Haile Mariam & Mulugeta GutaYersaw, Teklele Biza, Bisrat Haile Mariam & Mulugeta Guta
Title :
Screening of some medicinal plants of Ethiopia for their anti-microbial properties and chemical profiles.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 97, pp. 421-427 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(068), H(100)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, H(100) syphilis, H(068) ascaris, root bark, stem bark, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
azamir
Reference HA 53
Author(s) :
Amenu, E.
Title :
Use and management of medicinal plants by indigenous people of Ejaji area (Chelya woreda) West Shoa, Ethopia: An Ethnobotanical Approach
A Thesis submited to the school of graduate studies, Addis Ababan, Ethiopia, 104 p. June 2007
Symptoms :
V(059)
Recipes :
Vb(059) pest control (parasitic), root of Bersama abyssinica is powdered and sprayed on cattle skin and fodder.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Ethiopia, Oromya Region, West Shoa Zone in Chelya woreda.
Vernacular name :
lolchiisaa (Afaan Oromoo)
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
H(203)
Recipes :
H(203), wood of Bersama abyssinica to make ploughs and as firewood.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
arambye, oroka
Reference HC 31
Author(s) :
Chekole, G., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the environs of Tara-gedam and Amba remnant forests of Libo Kemkem District, northwest Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 11:4 (2015)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/11/1/4
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) ascaris, fresh leaves of Bersama abyssinica, écraser and powder, boil with tea then drink juice
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northwest Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
azamir (Amharic)
Reference HG 23
Author(s) :
Giday M., Z. Asfawb, Z. Woldub
Title :
Medicinal plants of the Meinit ethnic group of Ethiopia: An ethnobotanical study
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, doi:10.1016/j.jep.2009.05.009 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(155)
Recipes :
H(155) tonsilitis, stem bark of Bersama abyssinica, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa (Bench-Maji Zone)
Country :
Ethiopia (Southwest)
Vernacular name :
foso (Meinit language)
Reference HK 67
Author(s) :
Kidane, B.,T. van Andel, L. .J. van der Maesen, Z. Asfaw
Title :
Use and management of traditional medicinal plants by Maale and Ari ethnic communities in southern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:46 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/46
Symptoms :
H(020), H(126)
Recipes :
H(020) snake bite, H(126)) liver disease, stem bark of Bersama abyssinica, RNS., VO., local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name :
gontersa (Maale)
Reference HL 15
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, H. Yineger
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Mana Angetu District, southeastern Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , Volume 4 : 10 (2008)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/4/1/10
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Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) ascaris (magga), fresh leaves of Bersama abyssinica, (CBdr.)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southeastern Ethiopia (Mana Angetu District)
Vernacular name :
kilisa guracha (Afaan Oromo)
Reference HL 24
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa, P. Van Damme
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used for human ailments in Ankober District, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:63 ( 2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/63
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Symptoms :
H(006), H(008), H(068)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, H(006) constipation, fresh leaves of Bersama abyssinica, boil and drink the decoction when cool
H(068) ascariasis, seeds, boil and drink the decoction when cool
H(068) ascariasis, seeds, boil and drink the decoction when cool
Region :
East Africa
Country :
North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
azamir (Amharic)
Reference HM 41
Author(s) :
Mesfin, F., S. Demisse1, T. Teklehaymanot
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Wonago Woreda, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:28 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-28 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(051)
Recipes :
H(037) bronchitis, crushed / pounded fresh root of Bersama abyssinica mixed with cold H2O, VO.
H(051) febrile illness, rushed / pounded fresh root of Bersama abyssinica concocted with leaves of Ruta chalepensis with H2O, VO.
H(051) febrile illness, rushed / pounded fresh root of Bersama abyssinica concocted with leaves of Ruta chalepensis with H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (region of Wonago Woreda)
Vernacular name :
jejjebba (Gedeoffa)
Reference HM 54
Author(s) :
Mesfin Tadesse, Debela Hunde , Yehenew Getachew
Title :
Survey of medicinal plants userd to treat human doseases in Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone, Ethiopia.
Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences, Volume 15 (2), 89 - 107 July 2005
http://www.ejhs.ju.edu.et/ejhs_journal/2005/volume15issue2.php
Symptoms :
H(020)
Recipes :
H(020) snake bite, fresh pulverized leaf of Bersama abyssinica, VO., ½ tea cup, 1x
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone)
Vernacular name :
lochisa, esa (Oromic)
Reference HM 56
Author(s) :
Megersa, M., Z.Asfaw , E. Kelbessa, A. Beyene and B. Woldeab
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Wayu Tuka District, East Welega Zone of Oromia Regional State, West Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:68 ( 2013) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-9-68
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/68
Symptoms :
H(004), H(008), H(068), H(106)
Recipes :
H(004) skin cut exudates of Bersama abyssinica put on the cut skin to stop bleeding
H(008) diarrhoea, root powdered and mixed in water and VO.
H(068) ascaris, fresh leaves decoction Brucea antidysentrica crushed and mixed with leaves of Bersema abyssinica and cooked with porridge and VO.
H(106) mosquito repellant, bark of croton put on fire and the smoke used as to protect mosquito bite
H(008) diarrhoea, root powdered and mixed in water and VO.
H(068) ascaris, fresh leaves decoction Brucea antidysentrica crushed and mixed with leaves of Bersema abyssinica and cooked with porridge and VO.
H(106) mosquito repellant, bark of croton put on fire and the smoke used as to protect mosquito bite
Region :
East Africa
Country :
West Ethiopia (Wayu Tuka District)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HY 02
Author(s) :
Yineger, H., D. Yewhalaw & D. Teketay
Title :
Ethnomedicinal plant knowledge and practice of the Oromo ethnic group in southwestern Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 4:11 (2008)
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Symptoms :
H(113)
Recipes :
H(113) rheumatism (gnaataa), fresh leaves of Bersama abyssinica crushed, mixed with H2O, VO. + washing
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southwestern Ethiopia (Oromo ethnic group)
Vernacular name :
lolchissa (Oromo)
Reference VW 04
Author(s) :
Wirtu, G., G. Adugna, T. Samuel, E. Kelbessa & A. Geleto
Title :
Aspects of farmers' knowledge, attitudes and practices of animal health problems in central Ethiopia. Ethnoveterinary medicine. Alternatives for livestock development.
Proceedings of an international conference held in Pune, India, 4 - 6 november 1997.BAIF Development research foundation, Pune, India, 41 - 52, (1999)
Symptoms :
V(070)
Recipes :
Vb(070), ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Central Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
lolchisa (Oromic)
Reference VY 01
Author(s) :
Yineger, H., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, E. Lulekal
Title :
Ethnoveterinary medicinal plants at Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, pp. 55 - 70 (2007)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874107000669
Symptoms :
V(014)
Recipes :
Véq(014) dermatophytes (ikek hoirse's), leaves of Bersama abyssinica of Calpurnia aurea of Prenanthes subpeltata, fruits of Solanum marginatum are crushed, boiled and painted over the body of the horse
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Bale Mountains National Park)
Vernacular name :
lolchisa (abalo)/horoqa
Bersama abyssinica Fres. subsp. abyssinica var. abyssinica :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bersama abyssinica Fres. subsp. abyssinica var. abyssinica
Family :
Melianthaceae
Reference HG 07
Author(s) :
Getahun, A.
Title :
Some common medicinal and poisonous plants used in ethiopian folk medicine.
Faculty of Science, Addis Abeba University, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, 63p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(068)
Recipes :
H(008), H(068) ascaris, extract from the growing shoot tips
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
azamrr (Amarinya), lolchissa (Galinya)
Berula erecta (Hudson) Coville :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Berula erecta (Hudson) Coville
Family :
Apiaceae
Reference HK 67
Author(s) :
Kidane, B.,T. van Andel, L. .J. van der Maesen, Z. Asfaw
Title :
Use and management of traditional medicinal plants by Maale and Ari ethnic communities in southern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:46 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/46
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea, root of Bidens pilosa , RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name :
hachenti (Maale)
Reference VY 01
Author(s) :
Yineger, H., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, E. Lulekal
Title :
Ethnoveterinary medicinal plants at Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, pp. 55 - 70 (2007)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874107000669
Symptoms :
V(014)
Recipes :
Véq(003) nose swelling in mules (chachabsa), fresh leaves of Maesa lanceolata of Berula erecta are crushed and inserted into affected site after cutting the skin
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Bale Mountains National Park)
Vernacular name :
gonde
Bidens biternata (Lour.) Merr. & Sherff :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bidens biternata (Lour.) Merr. & Sherff
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HA 53
Author(s) :
Amenu, E.
Title :
Use and management of medicinal plants by indigenous people of Ejaji area (Chelya woreda) West Shoa, Ethopia: An Ethnobotanical Approach
A Thesis submited to the school of graduate studies, Addis Ababan, Ethiopia, 104 p. June 2007
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) fibrill illness (Michii), leaf of Bidens biternata is smashed and sniffed
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Ethiopia, Oromya Region, West Shoa Zone in Chelya woreda.
Vernacular name :
maxxanne (Afaan Oromoo)
Bidens camporum (Hutch.) Mesfin :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bidens camporum (Hutch.) Mesfin
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
H(001), H(130)
Recipes :
H(001) eye infection, squeeze leaves of Bidens camporum and apply liquid into the affected eye
H(130) paralysis, dry the whole plant, grind and place powder on fire for fumigation
H(211) michi (sick headache, + fever + muscle spasm + herpes + excessive sweating), crush the whole plant, filter and drink the fluid.
H(130) paralysis, dry the whole plant, grind and place powder on fire for fumigation
H(211) michi (sick headache, + fever + muscle spasm + herpes + excessive sweating), crush the whole plant, filter and drink the fluid.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
tselime teneg (Tigrigna)
Bidens macroptera (Sch. Bip. ex Chiov.) Mesfin :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Bidens macroptera (Sch. Bip. ex Chiov.) Mesfin
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HC 31
Author(s) :
Chekole, G., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the environs of Tara-gedam and Amba remnant forests of Libo Kemkem District, northwest Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 11:4 (2015)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/11/1/4
Symptoms :
H(078)
Recipes :
H(078) brain cancer, flowers of Bidens macroptera, powdered, sniff
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northwest Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
adey Abeba (Amharic)
Reference HM 56
Author(s) :
Megersa, M., Z.Asfaw , E. Kelbessa, A. Beyene and B. Woldeab
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Wayu Tuka District, East Welega Zone of Oromia Regional State, West Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:68 ( 2013) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-9-68
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/68
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) athletes foot, fresh leaves decoction Bidens macroptera put on fire and rubbed on affected part
Region :
East Africa
Country :
West Ethiopia (Wayu Tuka District)
Vernacular name :
keelloo (Afaan Oromo)
Bidens pilosa L. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Bidens pilosa L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HA 53
Author(s) :
Amenu, E.
Title :
Use and management of medicinal plants by indigenous people of Ejaji area (Chelya woreda) West Shoa, Ethopia: An Ethnobotanical Approach
A Thesis submited to the school of graduate studies, Addis Ababan, Ethiopia, 104 p. June 2007
Symptoms :
H(014), H(124)
Recipes :
H(014) tenia pedis (athletic foot), leaf of Bidens pilosa is immersed in hot water and rubbed to the affected skin of human.
H(124) nasal bleeding, freshly squeezed leaves are inhaled through nasal opening.
H(124) nasal bleeding, freshly squeezed leaves are inhaled through nasal opening.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Ethiopia, Oromya Region, West Shoa Zone in Chelya woreda.
Vernacular name :
maxxanne (Afaan Oromoo)
Reference HD 12b
Author(s) :
Desta, B.
Title :
Ethiopian traditional herbal drugs.Part II: Antimicrobial activity of 63 medicinal plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 39, pp.129 - 139, (1993)
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) dermatosis, leaves, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
ttchegogot
Reference HG 26
Author(s) :
Giday, M., Z. Asfaw, Z. Woldu, T. Teklehaymanot
Title :
Medicinal plant knowledge of the Bench ethnic group of Ethiopia: an ethnobotanical investigation
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 5 : 34 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(030), H(053)
Recipes :
H(030) retained placenta (kochiwutergu shida), leaves, seeds of Bidens pilosa, RNS., VO.
H(053) ear infection (ay fugi), leaves of Bidens pilosa, RNS., local application
H(053) ear infection (ay fugi), leaves of Bidens pilosa, RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southwestt)
Vernacular name :
gurday (Omotic)
Reference HY 02
Author(s) :
Yineger, H., D. Yewhalaw & D. Teketay
Title :
Ethnomedicinal plant knowledge and practice of the Oromo ethnic group in southwestern Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 4:11 (2008)
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additional file
Symptoms :
H(001)
Recipes :
H(001) ophthalmia (dhukuba eja), fresh leaves of Bidens pilosa, squeezed, drops in eyes
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southwestern Ethiopia (Oromo ethnic group)
Vernacular name :
darbattaa (Oromo)
Bidens sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bidens sp.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
Vb(095) plant of Bidens sp. eaten by cattle.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
hada
Biophytum abyssinicum Steud. ex A.Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Biophytum abyssinicum Steud. ex A.Rich.
Family :
Oxalidaceae
Reference HB 44
Author(s) :
Bekalo, T. H., S. D. Woodmatas, Z. A. Woldemariam
Title :