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1147 plants found in 88 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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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. :
10 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 HA 63
Author(s) :
Abera B.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in traditional medicine by Oromo people, Ghimbi District, Southwest Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine,10:40 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/40
Symptoms :
H(057)
Recipes :
H(057) goiter, leaf of Acacia abyssinica is smashed and the sap is made, local application.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southwest Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
laaftoo (Oromo)
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(239) charcoal (preferred species), firewood
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 :
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 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 HK 75
Author(s) :
Kefalew, A., Z. Asfaw & E. Kelbessa
Title :
Ethnobotany of medicinal plants in Ada’a District, East Shewa Zone of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 11:25 , (2015)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-015-0014-6
Symptoms :
V(014)
Recipes :
Véq(014, 3) horse scabies (Yeferse ebitet), root and bark of Acacia abyssinica grounded together and wash the animal with the solution
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia ( Oromia Regional State)
Vernacular name :
laaftoo/girar (Oromifa/Amarigna)
Reference HK 78
Author(s) :
Kidane, L. , G, Gebremedhin & T, Beyene
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Ganta Afeshum District, Eastern Zone of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine,14:64 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0266-z
Symptoms :
V(004)
Recipes :
Vb(004) wound, fresh fruit of Acacia abyssinica is crushed, mixed with butter and smear on affected body
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Eastern Zone of Tigray
Vernacular name :
chiea (Tigrigna)
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)
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. :
5 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 HK 75
Author(s) :
Kefalew, A., Z. Asfaw & E. Kelbessa
Title :
Ethnobotany of medicinal plants in Ada’a District, East Shewa Zone of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 11:25 , (2015)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-015-0014-6
Symptoms :
V(001)
Recipes :
V(001, 5) eye bruise (Bilz), fresh bark of Acacia albida masticated and spitted out on the eye
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia ( Oromia Regional State)
Vernacular name :
garbii/gerbi (Oromifa/Amarigna)
Reference HK 75
Author(s) :
Kefalew, A., Z. Asfaw & E. Kelbessa
Title :
Ethnobotany of medicinal plants in Ada’a District, East Shewa Zone of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 11:25 , (2015)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-015-0014-6
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014, 2) dandruff, fruit of Solanum anguivi together with leaf of Acacia albida and Ruta chalepensis powdered, mixed with Vaseline and paint the head
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia ( Oromia Regional State)
Vernacular name :
garbii/gerbi (Oromifa/Amarigna)
Reference HK 78
Author(s) :
Kidane, L. , G, Gebremedhin & T, Beyene
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Ganta Afeshum District, Eastern Zone of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine,14:64 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0266-z
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, fresh and dry bark of Acacia albida is crushed, mixed with bile of sheep and smear on affected area of the skin
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Eastern Zone of Tigray
Vernacular name :
momona (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 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. :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia etbaïca Schweinf.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 78
Author(s) :
Kidane, L. , G, Gebremedhin & T, Beyene
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Ganta Afeshum District, Eastern Zone of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine,14:64 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0266-z
Symptoms :
H(004), H(038)
Recipes :
H(004) head wound, dry leaf of Acacia etbaïca is powdered, mixed with butter and smear on head
H(038) fungal infection (tewsas), when dry/fresh stem is burnt latex produced and the smear by the latex on affected area of the skin
H(038) fungal infection (tewsas), when dry/fresh stem is burnt latex produced and the smear by the latex on affected area of the skin
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Eastern Zone of Tigray
Vernacular name :
seraw (Tigrigna)
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 :
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 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 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 lahai Steud. & Hochst. ex Benth :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia lahai Steud. & Hochst. ex Benth
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 78
Author(s) :
Kidane, L. , G, Gebremedhin & T, Beyene
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Ganta Afeshum District, Eastern Zone of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine,14:64 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0266-z
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) dermatologia granule (Begur, Fetsega), fresh fruit of Acacia lahai is crushed and smeared on face.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Eastern Zone of Tigray
Vernacular name :
lehay (Tigrigna)
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth. :
8 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa mellifera Vahl.
Reference HK 78
Author(s) :
Kidane, L. , G, Gebremedhin & T, Beyene
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Ganta Afeshum District, Eastern Zone of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine,14:64 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0266-z
Symptoms :
H(173), H(212)
Recipes :
H(173) leprosy, dry root of Acacia mellifera, is powdered, mixed with honey and eat.
H(212) rhesus disease (mengegna), fresh leaf is crushed, mixed with honey and swallow
H(212) rhesus disease (mengegna), fresh leaf is crushed, mixed with honey and swallow
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Eastern Zone of Tigray
Vernacular name :
kerets (Tigrigna)
Reference HK 78
Author(s) :
Kidane, L. , G, Gebremedhin & T, Beyene
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Ganta Afeshum District, Eastern Zone of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine,14:64 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0266-z
Symptoms :
V(039)
Recipes :
Vb(039) leech, fresh root of Acacia mellifera is crushed, mixed with water and sniff through nose.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Eastern Zone of Tigray
Vernacular name :
kerets (Tigrigna)
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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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 polyacantha Willd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia polyacantha Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 78
Author(s) :
Kidane, L. , G, Gebremedhin & T, Beyene
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Ganta Afeshum District, Eastern Zone of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine,14:64 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0266-z
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) evil spirit, dry and fresh root of Acacia polyacantha crushed, burnt and fumigate by its smoke.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Eastern Zone of Tigray
Vernacular name :
gemero (Tigrigna)
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
+
Additional file
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