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248 plants found in 13 reference(s)
Abrus precatorius L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 0k
Author(s) :
Abbiw, D.K.
Title :
Misuses and abuses in self-medication with medicinal plants: the case of Erythrophleum in Ghana, 714 -718, (1996)
The Biodiversity of African Plants.Proceedings14 th AETFATCongress.Wageningen, The Netherlands, 22 - 27 augustus 1994.
Edited by J.G. van der Maesen, X.M. van der Burgt & J.M. van Medenbach de Rooy.Kluwer Academic Publishers, 861 p., (1996)
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037), leaves of Abrus precatorius, chewed, VO. Juice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Acacia pennata Willd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia pennata Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) new and old wounds, leaves, stem bark of Acacia pennata, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
nwere (Asante-Twi)
Acalypha ciliata Forssk. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha ciliata Forssk.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(104)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic wounds, H(104) stomach ulcer, leaves decoction of Acalypha ciliata
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
mofoa (Asante-Twi)
Acalypha volkensii Pax :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha volkensii Pax
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HA 46
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. A. Akwetey, D. G. Achel
Title :
Ethnopharmacological use of herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria in the Dangme West District of Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 129, pp. 367- 376, (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, 8) paludism, wash whole plant of Acanthospermun hispidus, boil and drink one cupful of decoction three times daily for 3–5 days. Children should take half of the dosage.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Dangme West District)
Vernacular name :
klagbe ngua (Adangbe)
Acanthospermum hispidum DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthospermum hispidum DC.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, grind whole plant with hot peper, sieve and drink as required.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
bongore (Lobi)
Acioa dinklagei Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acioa dinklagei Engl.
Family :
Chrysobalanaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) old and new wounds leaves of Acioa dinklagei, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
atwere (Asante-Twi)
Adansonia digitata L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Adansonia digitata L.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Synonyms :
Adansonia sphaerocarpa A.Chev.
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095), fresh baobab leaves (tùkáɣú) used for soup, the flesh of the pods can be eaten and the seeds can be roasted and made into a paste for flavouring
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
tùá (Dagomba)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095), fresh baobab leaves (tùkáɣú) used for soup, the flesh of the pods can be eaten and the seeds can be roasted and made into a paste for flavouring
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
tùá (Dagomba)
Adenia cissampeloides (Planch. ex Hook.) Harms :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Adenia cissampeloides (Planch. ex Hook.) Harms
Family :
Passifloraceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(020)
Recipes :
H(020) stings/bites, decoction of the whole plant of Adenia cissampeloides
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
homakyem (Asante-Twi)
Afraegle paniculata (Schum.) Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Afraegle paniculata (Schum.) Engl.
Family :
Rutaceae
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(104)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil roots of Afraegle paniculata, VO.
H(104) stomach aches, extract of boiled roots, VO.
H(104) stomach aches, extract of boiled roots, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(012), H(013), H(076)
Recipes :
H(012) fractures,H(013) boils,H(013) skin rashes, H(076) mouth sores, decoction of powder of dried seeds of Aframomum melegueta, (gargle
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
famwisa (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Aframomum melegueta, Euphorbia hirta, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, dried stem bark of Uapaca guineensis crushed, added with seven Aframomum melegueta seeds, steeped in hot water.
H(051) paludism, dried stem bark of Uapaca guineensis crushed, added with seven Aframomum melegueta seeds, steeped in hot water.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
fom wisa
Afrormosia laxiflora (Benth.) Harms :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Afrormosia laxiflora (Benth.) Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Pericopsis laxiflora (Benth.) Meeuwen
,
Ormosia laxiflora Benth.
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil leaves of Pericopsis laxiflora with that of Combretum sp., and drink as required
Other uses: timber used for roofing
Other uses: timber used for roofing
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Afrostyrax lepidophyllus Mildbr. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Afrostyrax lepidophyllus Mildbr.
Family :
Huaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, seven crushed seeds of Afrostyrax lepidophyllus with Uapaca guineensis stem bark,steeped in hot water,VO..
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
duagyanne
Afzelia africana Smith ex Pers. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Afzelia africana Smith ex Pers.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil leaves, VO.
H(051) paludism, boils leaves of Pterocarpus erinaceus with leaves of Afzelia africana. Drink and use for steam baths. Other uses: leaves used to feed livestock and branches used for fuel wood
H(051) paludism, boils leaves of Pterocarpus erinaceus with leaves of Afzelia africana. Drink and use for steam baths. Other uses: leaves used to feed livestock and branches used for fuel wood
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference VA 33
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279, ( 2005)
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
V(095), leaves used to feed livestock
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Ageratum conyzoides L. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Ageratum conyzoides L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HA 31
Author(s) :
Ameyaw Y., F. A. Aboagye, A. A. Appiah and H. R. Blagogee
Title :
Quality and harvesting specifications of some medicinal plant set up by some herrbalists in the eastern region of Ghana
Leaflets Journal on WWW : http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/eghana.htm
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) woman, the dried aerial parts plus other plant materials are used to prepare a decoction for the treatment of infertility in women
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
guakuro, gu-ekura, adwowa-kuro
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(111)
Recipes :
H(004) new, old wounds, H(111) burns, leaves of Ageratum conyzoides, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
guakro (Asante-Twi)
Reference HC 2k
Author(s) :
Collectif Ghana
Title :
Technology transfer center.Ghana herbal pharmacopoiea, 206 p., (1992)
Designed, printed and bound by The Advent Press, P.O. Box 0102, Osu, Accra.
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000), leaves, root, whoIe pIant, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Ageratum conyzoides with Vernonia amygdalina, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
guakro
Albizia ferruginea (Guill. & Perr.) Benth. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia ferruginea (Guill. & Perr.) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(046)
Recipes :
H(046) measle, leaves of Albizia ferruginea, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
awiemfoɔsamena (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Albizia ferruginea, Phyllanthus fraternus and Cymbopogon citratus; decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
awiemfo-samina
Albizia zygia (DC.) J.F. Macbr. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia zygia (DC.) J.F. Macbr.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(003), H(004), H(013)
Recipes :
H(003) swellings, H(004) chronic wounds,H(013) carbuncles, seeds, bark of Albizia zygia, powder, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
ɔkoro (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Albizia zygia crushed, strained and used as enema
H(051) paludism, leaves of Rauvolfia vomitoria, Albizia zygia and Lantana camara, decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Rauvolfia vomitoria, Albizia zygia and Lantana camara, decoction , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
okoro
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Alchornea cordata Benth.
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(094), H(104)
Recipes :
H(004) deep wounds,H(012)) fractures, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) stomach ulcer, leaves, stem bark of Alchornea cordifolia, decoction poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
Gyama (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, Rauvolfia vomitoria and Lantana camara, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
ogyama
Allium cepa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium cepa L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, steeped Allium cepa bulb with Ananas comosus leaves and peel, and Vernonia amygdalina leaves and drink as required.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
gyene
Allium sativum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium sativum L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, bulb of Allium sativum with Azadirachta indica: VO., used as a bath or as enema.
H(051) paludism, bulb of Allium sativum with Azadirachta indica: VO., used as a bath or as enema.
H(051) paludism, bulb of Allium sativum with Azadirachta indica: VO., used as a bath or as enema.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
gyenekankan
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Synonyms :
Aloe vulgaris Lam.
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Aloe vera, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Aloe vera, Azadirachta indica, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Ocimum canum, Moringa oleifera and Aloe vera , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Aloe vera, Azadirachta indica, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Ocimum canum, Moringa oleifera and Aloe vera , decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
aloe vera
Alstonia boonei De Wild :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Alstonia boonei De Wild
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction of stems and roots of Alstonia boonei, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
nyamedua
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic and new wounds,H(013) boils, stem bark of roots of Alstonia boonei, in an poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
nyamedua (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, fresh leaves of Alstonia boonei, decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Terminalia catappa with Alstonia boonei, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, roots of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta with Alstonia boonei and Lantana camara leaves and of Ananas comosus peels, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Mareya micrantha, Ocimum gratissimum and Alstonia boonei; decoction, VO.- - H(051) paludism, leaves of Manihot esculenta, Persea americana and Alstonia boonei; decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fruit peels of Ananas comosus with Alstonia boonei, Lantana camara and Combretum smeathmanni., decoction, VO
H(051) paludism, leaves of Terminalia catappa with Alstonia boonei, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, roots of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta with Alstonia boonei and Lantana camara leaves and of Ananas comosus peels, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Mareya micrantha, Ocimum gratissimum and Alstonia boonei; decoction, VO.- - H(051) paludism, leaves of Manihot esculenta, Persea americana and Alstonia boonei; decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fruit peels of Ananas comosus with Alstonia boonei, Lantana camara and Combretum smeathmanni., decoction, VO
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
emee / nyamedua
Alternanthera pungens Kunth :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Alternanthera pungens Kunth
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Alternanthera repens O. Ktze.
Reference HA 0k
Author(s) :
Abbiw, D.K.
Title :
Misuses and abuses in self-medication with medicinal plants: the case of Erythrophleum in Ghana, 714 -718, (1996)
The Biodiversity of African Plants.Proceedings14 th AETFATCongress.Wageningen, The Netherlands, 22 - 27 augustus 1994.
Edited by J.G. van der Maesen, X.M. van der Burgt & J.M. van Medenbach de Rooy.Kluwer Academic Publishers, 861 p., (1996)
Symptoms :
H(005), H(006)
Recipes :
H(006) + H(005), plant, maceration, purgative in case of oedema
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013)
Recipes :
H(004) new wounds,H(013) boils, leaves decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
abirimmuro (Asante-Twi)
Amaranthus spinosus L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Amaranthus spinosus L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, dried leaves of Amaranthus spinosus of Zingiber officinale, Vernonia amygdalina and seeds of Xylopia aethiopica, decoction , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
yaa asantewaa
Ampelocissus multistriata (Baker) Planch :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ampelocissus multistriata (Baker) Planch
Family :
Vitaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) new and old wounds, leaves of Ampelocissus multistriata, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
nunum (Asante-Twi)
Amphimas pterocarpoides Harms :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Amphimas pterocarpoides Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Amphimas pterocarpoides, Phyllanthus fraternus, VO. or used as enema.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
yaya
Anacardium occidentale L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Anacardium occidentale L.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095), fruit of Anacardium occidentale, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
àntírìnyà (Dagomba)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095), fruit of Anacardium occidentale, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
àntírìnyà (Dagomba)
Ananas sativus Lindl. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Ananas sativus Lindl.
Family :
Bromeliaceae
Synonyms :
Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.
Reference HA 46
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. A. Akwetey, D. G. Achel
Title :
Ethnopharmacological use of herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria in the Dangme West District of Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 129, pp. 367- 376, (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, 3) paludism, boil stems of Saccharum officinarum with fruit peels of Ananas comosus and leaves of Azadirachta indica and drink one cupful of decoction thrice daily.
H(051, 4) paludism, boil fruit peels of Ananas comosus with leaves of Azadirchata indica and drink one cupful of decoction thrice daily until recovered. Children should take half of the dosage.
H(051, 4) paludism, boil fruit peels of Ananas comosus with leaves of Azadirchata indica and drink one cupful of decoction thrice daily until recovered. Children should take half of the dosage.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Dangme West District)
Vernacular name :
blefo nmer (Adangbe)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves or fruit peels of Ananas comosus with Phyllanthus fraternus and Theobroma cacao leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fruit peels of Ananas comosus with Alstonia boonei, Lantana camara and Combretum smeathmanni leaves., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, roots of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta with Alstonia boonei and Lantana camara leaves and of Ananas comosus peels, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, steeped Allium cepa bulb with Ananas comosus leaves and peel, and Vernonia amygdalina leaves and drink as required.
H(051) paludism, fruit peels of Ananas comosus with Alstonia boonei, Lantana camara and Combretum smeathmanni leaves., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, roots of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta with Alstonia boonei and Lantana camara leaves and of Ananas comosus peels, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, steeped Allium cepa bulb with Ananas comosus leaves and peel, and Vernonia amygdalina leaves and drink as required.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
aborobε
Anchomanes difformis (Bl.) Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Anchomanes difformis (Bl.) Engl.
Family :
Araceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(020), H(111)
Recipes :
H(020) snake bites, H(111) burns, leaves, stem bark of Anchomanes difformis, decoction poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
Ope (Asante-Twi)
Annona senegalensis Pers. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Annona senegalensis Pers.
Family :
Annonaceae
Synonyms :
Annona arenaria Thonn.
,
Annona chrysophylla Bojer
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(095), H(104)
Recipes :
H(095), tree of Annona senegalensis with edible fruit.
H(104) roots are used to treat waist-pain.
H(104) roots are used to treat waist-pain.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
bulimbugu (Dagomba)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
V(095), leaves are fed to animals.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
bulimbugu (Dagomba)
Annona squamosa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Annona squamosa L.
Family :
Annonaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(111)
Recipes :
H(111) burns, leaves of Annona squamosa, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
apre (Asante-Twi)
Anogeissus leiocarpa (DC.) Guill. & Perr. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Anogeissus leiocarpa (DC.) Guill. & Perr.
Family :
Combretaceae
Synonyms :
Anogeissus schimperi Hochst. ex Hutch. & Dalziel
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(104)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil leaves and twigs, and massage body with decoction for 3 days.
H(104), extract of boiled stem bark used to treat stomach aches
H(104), extract of boiled stem bark used to treat stomach aches
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
sinsinrah (Lobi), siirak (Wale)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008), leaves of Anogeissus leiocarpa, together with Terminalia avicennioides or Terminalia glaucescens are used to treat diarrhoea
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
shììyà (Dagomba)
Anthocleista nobilis G.Don :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Anthocleista nobilis G.Don
Family :
Gentianaceae
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction of dried stem and root of Anthocleista nobilis, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
odeefuor kete
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves with Tectona grandis and Azadirachta indica, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, stem bark of Anthocleista nobilis with Azadirachta indica leaves , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, stem bark of Anthocleista nobilis with Azadirachta indica leaves , decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
wudinikεtε
Argemone mexicana L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Argemone mexicana L.
Family :
Papaveraceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, aerial part of Argemone mexicana, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, aerial part of Argemone mexicana, with Momordica charantia and Moringa oleifera leaves, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, aerial part of Argemone mexicana, with Momordica charantia and Moringa oleifera leaves, décoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
akusiribie
Aspilia africana (Pers.) C.A. Adams :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aspilia africana (Pers.) C.A. Adams
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Aspilia latifolia Oliv. & Hiern
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(124)
Recipes :
H(124) creeping weed used to staunch blood flows
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
zìnyùrìgù (Dagomba)
Azadirachta indica A. Juss. :
6 reference(s)
Official name :
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.
Family :
Meliaceae
Synonyms :
Melia azadirachta L.
Reference HA 0k
Author(s) :
Abbiw, D.K.
Title :
Misuses and abuses in self-medication with medicinal plants: the case of Erythrophleum in Ghana, 714 -718, (1996)
The Biodiversity of African Plants.Proceedings14 th AETFATCongress.Wageningen, The Netherlands, 22 - 27 augustus 1994.
Edited by J.G. van der Maesen, X.M. van der Burgt & J.M. van Medenbach de Rooy.Kluwer Academic Publishers, 861 p., (1996)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051), decoction (H2O) of leaves, bath
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, pound leaves, sieve and use for enema
H(051) paludism, boil leaves with leaves of Jatropha gossypifolia and Combretum sp., drink and use for steam baths.
H(051) paludism, boil whole plant of Ocimum canum with leaves of Azadirachta indica, Combretum ghaselensis and Mitrgyana inermis and drink.
H(051) paludism, boil leaves of Lannea acida with leaves of Azadirachta indica and Mangifera indica. Drink and use in steam baths.
H(051) paludism, boils leaves of Jatropha curcas with leaves of Azadirachta indica and Carica papaya. Drink and use for bathing.
H(051), leaf extracts used to treat fevers
Other uses: grown as a shade tree
H(051) paludism, boil leaves with leaves of Jatropha gossypifolia and Combretum sp., drink and use for steam baths.
H(051) paludism, boil whole plant of Ocimum canum with leaves of Azadirachta indica, Combretum ghaselensis and Mitrgyana inermis and drink.
H(051) paludism, boil leaves of Lannea acida with leaves of Azadirachta indica and Mangifera indica. Drink and use in steam baths.
H(051) paludism, boils leaves of Jatropha curcas with leaves of Azadirachta indica and Carica papaya. Drink and use for bathing.
H(051), leaf extracts used to treat fevers
Other uses: grown as a shade tree
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
akagyatia (Lobi)
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction of fresh leaves of Azadirachta indica, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
nim
Reference HA 46
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. A. Akwetey, D. G. Achel
Title :
Ethnopharmacological use of herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria in the Dangme West District of Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 129, pp. 367- 376, (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, 16), boil fruits and or leaves of Citrus aurantifolia with leaves of Azadirachta indica and drink cupfuls of decoction three times daily until recovered.
H(051, 3) paludism, boil stems of Saccharum officinarum with fruit peels of Ananas comosus and leaves of Azadirachta indica and drink one cupful of decoction thrice daily.
H(051, 29) paludism, boil leaves of Azadirachta indica and drink one cupful of decoction three times daily until recovered
H(051, 4) paludism, boil fruit peels of Ananas comosus with leaves of Azadirchata indica and drink one cupful of decoction thrice daily until recovered. Children should take half of the dosage.
H(051, 3) paludism, boil stems of Saccharum officinarum with fruit peels of Ananas comosus and leaves of Azadirachta indica and drink one cupful of decoction thrice daily.
H(051, 29) paludism, boil leaves of Azadirachta indica and drink one cupful of decoction three times daily until recovered
H(051, 4) paludism, boil fruit peels of Ananas comosus with leaves of Azadirchata indica and drink one cupful of decoction thrice daily until recovered. Children should take half of the dosage.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Dangme West District)
Vernacular name :
kintsi, Kinsto (Adangbe)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) twigs of Azadirachta indica used as chewsticks. Oil from the seeds is used to preserve stored crops.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
nyímsílì (Dagomba)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Azadirachta indica, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, bulb of Allium sativum with Phyllanthus fraternus, Ananas comosus peel and Vernonia amygdalina leaves.
H(051) paludism, leaves with Tectona grandis and Azadirachta indica, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, stem bark of Anthocleista nobilis with Azadirachta indica leaves , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Aloe vera, Azadirachta indica, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Carica papaya, Tectona grandis, Theobroma cacao, Azadirachta indica and Citrus aurantiifolia fruit., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Tetrapleura tetraptera with fruits of Azadirachta indica , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, bulb of Allium sativum with Phyllanthus fraternus, Ananas comosus peel and Vernonia amygdalina leaves.
H(051) paludism, leaves with Tectona grandis and Azadirachta indica, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, stem bark of Anthocleista nobilis with Azadirachta indica leaves , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Aloe vera, Azadirachta indica, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Carica papaya, Tectona grandis, Theobroma cacao, Azadirachta indica and Citrus aurantiifolia fruit., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Tetrapleura tetraptera with fruits of Azadirachta indica , decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
neem
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile
Family :
Zygophyllaceae
Synonyms :
Balanites gillettii Cufod.
Reference HA 31
Author(s) :
Ameyaw Y., F. A. Aboagye, A. A. Appiah and H. R. Blagogee
Title :
Quality and harvesting specifications of some medicinal plant set up by some herrbalists in the eastern region of Ghana
Leaflets Journal on WWW : http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/eghana.htm
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014), the harvested dried stem bark plus other plant materials are used to prepare ointment for the treatment of skin infection.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
kobowoa, ohwirem, kokordjo, aduwa
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) small thorn tree with edible fruit
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
gàblìgá (Dagomba)
Bambusa vulgaris Schrad. ex J.C. Wendl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bambusa vulgaris Schrad. ex J.C. Wendl.
Family :
Poaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Bambusa vulgaris,Citrus aurantiifolia, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Bambusa vulgaris, Polyalthia longifolia, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, stem bark and leaves of Khaya senegalensis, Bombax buonopozense and leaves of Bambusa vulgaris, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Bambusa vulgaris, Polyalthia longifolia, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, stem bark and leaves of Khaya senegalensis, Bombax buonopozense and leaves of Bambusa vulgaris, décoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
amporo
Baphia nitida Lodd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Baphia nitida Lodd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(104)
Recipes :
H(004) new, old and deep wounds, H(104) stomach ulcer, leaves, root of Baphia nitida, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
odwono (Asante-Twi)
Bidens pilosa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bidens pilosa L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, fresh leaves of Bidens pilosa with dried Theobroma cacao leaves., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism,leaves of Senna occidentalis, Bidens pilosa and Morinda lucida leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism,leaves of Senna occidentalis, Bidens pilosa and Morinda lucida leaves, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
gyinantwi
Blighia sapida Koenig :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Blighia sapida Koenig
Family :
Sapindaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(020)
Recipes :
H(020) snake bites, stings, stem bark of Blighia sapida, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
akyee (Asante-Twi)
Blumea aurita (L.f.) DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Blumea aurita (L.f.) DC.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) new, old wounds, leaves of Blumea aurita, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
plaaduru (Asante-Twi)
Bombax buonopozense P. Beauv. :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Bombax buonopozense P. Beauv.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction of dried stem of Bombax buonopozense, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
akatabena, akata
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(104), H(111)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ulcer, H(111) burns, decoction of leaves of Bombax buonopozense
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
kata (Asante-Twi)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
V(095) cut leaves to feed the animals.
Fluff is collected for pillows
Fluff is collected for pillows
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
va!bgà (Dagomba)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(003), H(201), H(208)
Recipes :
H(003) thorns are burnt and the charcoal resulting is mixed with butter to treat a swollen body
H(208), dried gum is used for scent
H(201) the mistletoe growing on this tree has important magical uses, being included in a medicine used to start quarrels in the household. Farmers do not like to cultivate under it because the land is infertile. The bark is burnt to make a smoke that drives away aliZini spirits.
H(208), dried gum is used for scent
H(201) the mistletoe growing on this tree has important magical uses, being included in a medicine used to start quarrels in the household. Farmers do not like to cultivate under it because the land is infertile. The bark is burnt to make a smoke that drives away aliZini spirits.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
va!bgà (Dagomba)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, stem bark of Bombax buonopozense with Phyllanthus fraternus leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, stem bark and leaves of Khaya senegalensis, Bombax buonopozense and leaves of Bambusa vulgaris, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cymbopogon citratus, Terminalia catappa, Newbouldia laevis and Bombax buonopozense, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, stem bark and leaves of Khaya senegalensis, Bombax buonopozense and leaves of Bambusa vulgaris, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cymbopogon citratus, Terminalia catappa, Newbouldia laevis and Bombax buonopozense, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
akata
Brachyachne obtusiflora (Benth.) C.E.Hubb. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Brachyachne obtusiflora (Benth.) C.E.Hubb.
Family :
Poaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) boils, roots, leaves of Brachyachne obtusiflora, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
aberekyere abodwes (Asante-Twi)
Bridelia ferruginea Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bridelia ferruginea Benth.
Family :
Phyllanthaceae
Reference HA 31
Author(s) :
Ameyaw Y., F. A. Aboagye, A. A. Appiah and H. R. Blagogee
Title :
Quality and harvesting specifications of some medicinal plant set up by some herrbalists in the eastern region of Ghana
Leaflets Journal on WWW : http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/eghana.htm
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171), the plucked dried leaves plus other plant materials are used to prepare a decoction for the treatment of diabetes.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
opam fufuo, flatsho, ekpazenra, kimi.
Caesalpinia bonduc (L.) Roxb. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Caesalpinia bonduc (L.) Roxb.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(094)
Recipes :
H(094) haemorrhoids, stem bark of Caepsalpinia bunduc, decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
abubuo (Asante-Twi)
Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton
Family :
Apocynaceae
Synonyms :
Asclepias procera Aiton
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000) Shrub of Calotropis procera growing on exhausted land whose roots are used as medicine. The latex is used to sour milk when making cheese.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
wàlàpùgú (Dagomba)
Capparis erythrocarpus Isert :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Capparis erythrocarpus Isert
Family :
Capparaceae
Synonyms :
Capparis acuminata De Wild.
Reference HA 31
Author(s) :
Ameyaw Y., F. A. Aboagye, A. A. Appiah and H. R. Blagogee
Title :
Quality and harvesting specifications of some medicinal plant set up by some herrbalists in the eastern region of Ghana
Leaflets Journal on WWW : http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/eghana.htm
Symptoms :
H(113)
Recipes :
H(113), the dried root bark plus other plant materials are used to prepare a decoction for treating arthritis
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
apana, patahofuo, okyerabran
Carica papaya L. :
7 reference(s)
Official name :
Carica papaya L.
Family :
Caricaceae
Reference HA 0k
Author(s) :
Abbiw, D.K.
Title :
Misuses and abuses in self-medication with medicinal plants: the case of Erythrophleum in Ghana, 714 -718, (1996)
The Biodiversity of African Plants.Proceedings14 th AETFATCongress.Wageningen, The Netherlands, 22 - 27 augustus 1994.
Edited by J.G. van der Maesen, X.M. van der Burgt & J.M. van Medenbach de Rooy.Kluwer Academic Publishers, 861 p., (1996)
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068), chewed seeds
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(095)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil leaves with leaves of Azadirachta indica. Drink as desired and use for steam baths.
H(051) paludism, boil leaves of Senna occidentalis with leaves of Mangifera indica and Carica papaya. Drink and bath decoction
H(051) paludism, boils leaves of Jatropha curcas with leaves of Azadirachta indica and Carica papaya. Drink and use for bathing.
H(095) peeled fruits eaten raw
H(051) paludism, boil leaves of Senna occidentalis with leaves of Mangifera indica and Carica papaya. Drink and bath decoction
H(051) paludism, boils leaves of Jatropha curcas with leaves of Azadirachta indica and Carica papaya. Drink and use for bathing.
H(095) peeled fruits eaten raw
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
kwalentia (Lobi)
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, 2 leaves of Carica papaya, decoction, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
brofe
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) new, old stomach ulcer/sore, decoction of leaves of Carica papaya, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
bofere (Asante-Twi)
Reference HA 46
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. A. Akwetey, D. G. Achel
Title :
Ethnopharmacological use of herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria in the Dangme West District of Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 129, pp. 367- 376, (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, 8) paludism, boil dried leaves of Carica papaya and drink one cupful of decoction twice daily.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Dangme West District)
Vernacular name :
adeba (Adangbe)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) fruit of Carica papaya, VO
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
góndílí (Dagomba)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, dried seeds of Xylopia aethiopica with dried Carica papaya leaves, decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Carica papaya, Tectona grandis, Theobroma cacao, Azadirachta indica and Citrus aurantiifolia fruit., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, rhizome of Zingiber officinale with Carica papaya leaves and Mangifera indica stem bark, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, whole plant of Phyllanthus fraternus with leaves of Carica papaya , Persea americana, Ocimum gratissimum and Vernonia amygdalina, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism,whole plant of Phyllanthus fraternus with Carica papaya , Persea americana, Ocimum gratissimum and Vernonia amygdalina leaves.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cleistopholis patens , Carica papaya and Mangifera indica and fruits of Solanum torvum, decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Carica papaya, Tectona grandis, Theobroma cacao, Azadirachta indica and Citrus aurantiifolia fruit., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, rhizome of Zingiber officinale with Carica papaya leaves and Mangifera indica stem bark, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, whole plant of Phyllanthus fraternus with leaves of Carica papaya , Persea americana, Ocimum gratissimum and Vernonia amygdalina, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism,whole plant of Phyllanthus fraternus with Carica papaya , Persea americana, Ocimum gratissimum and Vernonia amygdalina leaves.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cleistopholis patens , Carica papaya and Mangifera indica and fruits of Solanum torvum, decoction , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
bofire
Cassia alata L. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia alata L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Senna alata (L.) Roxb.
Reference HA 0k
Author(s) :
Abbiw, D.K.
Title :
Misuses and abuses in self-medication with medicinal plants: the case of Erythrophleum in Ghana, 714 -718, (1996)
The Biodiversity of African Plants.Proceedings14 th AETFATCongress.Wageningen, The Netherlands, 22 - 27 augustus 1994.
Edited by J.G. van der Maesen, X.M. van der Burgt & J.M. van Medenbach de Rooy.Kluwer Academic Publishers, 861 p., (1996)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(014)
Recipes :
H(006) +H(014) ringworm, leaves, decoction (H2O), laxative
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013), H(111)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic wounds,H(013) shingles, H(111) burns, leaves of Cassia alata, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
osempe (Asante-Twi)
Reference HA 46
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. A. Akwetey, D. G. Achel
Title :
Ethnopharmacological use of herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria in the Dangme West District of Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 129, pp. 367- 376, (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, 3) paludism, boil one leaf of Senna alata in one litre of water and drink one cupful of decoction only once. The decoction may cause frequent emptying of the stomach.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Dangme West District)
Vernacular name :
asentin (Adangbe)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Senna alata boiled, allowed to cool and used as enema
H(051) paludism, dried leaves of Senna alata, Xylopia aethiopica, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cyclosorus afer, Senna alata , Tetrapleura tetraptera and Thaumatococcus daniellii, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Dioscorea dumetorum , Terminalia catappa and Senna alata, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Mangiferaindica, Senna alata and Tetrapleura tetraptera, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Thaumatococcus daniellii, Senna alata, Tetrapleura tetraptera and Cyathula prostrata , décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, stem bark of Spathodea campanulata with Senna alata leaves and of C.aurantifolia fruits, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, dried leaves of Senna alata, Xylopia aethiopica, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cyclosorus afer, Senna alata , Tetrapleura tetraptera and Thaumatococcus daniellii, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Dioscorea dumetorum , Terminalia catappa and Senna alata, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Mangiferaindica, Senna alata and Tetrapleura tetraptera, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Thaumatococcus daniellii, Senna alata, Tetrapleura tetraptera and Cyathula prostrata , décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, stem bark of Spathodea campanulata with Senna alata leaves and of C.aurantifolia fruits, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
simpe
Cassia occidentalis L. :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia occidentalis L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Senna occidentalis (L.) Link
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(078)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil leaves of Senna occidentalis with leaves of Mangifera indica and Carica papaya. Drink and bath decoction
H(078), boil whole plant and extract drunk to reduce swelling
H(078), boil whole plant and extract drunk to reduce swelling
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
bontore (Lobi)
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) new, stomach ulcer/sore, decoction of leaves of Cassia occidentalis
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
mofraborodee (Asante-Twi)
Reference HA 46
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. A. Akwetey, D. G. Achel
Title :
Ethnopharmacological use of herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria in the Dangme West District of Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 129, pp. 367- 376, (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, 3) paludism, dry seeds of Senna occidentalis, grind and boil about two teaspoonfuls in half a litre of water for 5minutes and drink infusions twice daily until recovered.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Dangme West District)
Vernacular name :
nkorda brodia (Adangbe)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, fruit of Citrus limon with Vernonia amygdalina, Senna occidentalis and Tectona grandis leaves., decoction, VO
H(051) paludism, aerial part of Secamone afzelii with Mangifera indica and Senna occidentalis leaves , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Persea americana, Mangifera indica, Senna occidentalis and Moringa oleifera , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism,leaves of Senna occidentalis, Bidens pilosa and Morinda lucida leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Senna occidentalis, Thaumatococcus daniellii, Tetrapleura tetraptera and Cyathula prostrata l, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, aerial part of Secamone afzelii with Mangifera indica and Senna occidentalis leaves , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Persea americana, Mangifera indica, Senna occidentalis and Moringa oleifera , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism,leaves of Senna occidentalis, Bidens pilosa and Morinda lucida leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Senna occidentalis, Thaumatococcus daniellii, Tetrapleura tetraptera and Cyathula prostrata l, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
nkwadaa borɔdeε
Reference VL 01
Author(s) :
Larrat, M.
Title :
Médecine et pharmacie indigènes: Trypanosomiases et piroplasmoses, (1939) From reference:e VB 10
Symptoms :
V(025)
Recipes :
Vb(025), leaves, decoction, VO. + to massage head, loins, paws every three days with leaves plunged into the liquid, if disease continue + roasted hairs + rock salt + H20, V.O.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Burkina-Faso, Ghana (Boussance)
Vernacular name :
balambala, balombo, santa mare(Malinké)
Cassia siamea Lam. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia siamea Lam.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Senna siamea (DC.) Irwin & Barneby
Reference HA 46
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. A. Akwetey, D. G. Achel
Title :
Ethnopharmacological use of herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria in the Dangme West District of Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 129, pp. 367- 376, (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, 27) paludism, boil and drink a decoction of stem bark of Senna siamea as desired until recovered.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Dangme West District)
Vernacular name :
zangara tsi (Adangbe)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, roots of Cassia siamea, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
acacia
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Gomphrena celosioides with roots of Senna siamea root, decoction , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
acacia
Cassia sieberiana DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia sieberiana DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Cassia kotschyana Oliv.
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) used to treat stomach pains, ONS. Of Cassia sieberiana, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
kù(l)`kpàryòò (Dagomba)
Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ulcer/sores, decoction stem bark of Ceiba pentandra
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
onyina (Asante-Twi)
Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M.King & H.Rob. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Eupatorium odoratum L.
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) new, old wounds, leaves of Chromolaena odorata, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
mfofo (Acheampong) (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, fresh leaves of Chromolaena odorata boiled with Citrus limon fruit then added with sugar
H(051) paludism, fresh leaves of Justicia carnea with Tridax procumbens and Chromolaena odorata.decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, fruits or leaves of Clausena anisata with Polyalthia longifolia, Terminalia catappa and Chromolaena odorata leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Heliotropium indicum, Mangifera indica and Chromolaena odorata , decoction, VO. for7days.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Launaea taraxacifolia, Chromolaena odorata and Tridax procumbens, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fresh leaves of Justicia carnea with Tridax procumbens and Chromolaena odorata.decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, fruits or leaves of Clausena anisata with Polyalthia longifolia, Terminalia catappa and Chromolaena odorata leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Heliotropium indicum, Mangifera indica and Chromolaena odorata , decoction, VO. for7days.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Launaea taraxacifolia, Chromolaena odorata and Tridax procumbens, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
acheampong
Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle
Family :
Rutaceae
Reference HA 46
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. A. Akwetey, D. G. Achel
Title :
Ethnopharmacological use of herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria in the Dangme West District of Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 129, pp. 367- 376, (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, 4) paludism, boil leaves of Mangifera indica with cut fruits of Citrus aurantifolia for about one hour and drink one cupful of decoction three times daily
H(051, 5) paludism, boil leaves of Psidium guajava with cut fruits of Citrus aurantifolia and drink one cupful of decoction twice daily.
H(051, 16 ), boil fruits and or leaves of Citrus aurantifolia with leaves of Azadirachta indica and drink cupfuls of decoction three times daily until recovered.
H(051, 5) paludism, boil leaves of Psidium guajava with cut fruits of Citrus aurantifolia and drink one cupful of decoction twice daily.
H(051, 16 ), boil fruits and or leaves of Citrus aurantifolia with leaves of Azadirachta indica and drink cupfuls of decoction three times daily until recovered.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Dangme West District)
Vernacular name :
abonua (Adangbe)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Citrus aurantiifolia with Ocimum gratissimum and Terminalia catappa leaves decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Citrus aurantiifolia with Jatropha curcas and T.procumbens leaves, added with juice of the fruit.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Bambusa vulgaris,Citrus aurantiifolia, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Carica papaya, Tectona grandis, Theobroma cacao, Azadirachta indica and Citrus aurantiifolia fruit., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Carica papaya, Tectona grandis, Theobroma cacao, Azadirachta indica and Citrus aurantiifolia fruit., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Combretum mucronatum with Ficus sycomorus stem bark and Citrus aurantiifolia fruit then added with honey, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Psidium guajava boiled with Newbouldia laevis leaves and added with fruits juice of Citrus aurantiifolia, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, stem bark of Spathodea campanulata with Senna alata leaves and of Citrus aurantiifolia fruits, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Citrus aurantiifolia with Jatropha curcas and T.procumbens leaves, added with juice of the fruit.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Bambusa vulgaris,Citrus aurantiifolia, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Carica papaya, Tectona grandis, Theobroma cacao, Azadirachta indica and Citrus aurantiifolia fruit., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Carica papaya, Tectona grandis, Theobroma cacao, Azadirachta indica and Citrus aurantiifolia fruit., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Combretum mucronatum with Ficus sycomorus stem bark and Citrus aurantiifolia fruit then added with honey, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Psidium guajava boiled with Newbouldia laevis leaves and added with fruits juice of Citrus aurantiifolia, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, stem bark of Spathodea campanulata with Senna alata leaves and of Citrus aurantiifolia fruits, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
ankagyua
Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f.
Family :
Rutaceae
Synonyms :
Citrus limonum Risso
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, fresh leaves of Chromolaena odorata boiled with Citrus limon fruit then added with sugar
H(051) paludism, fresh fruit of Citrus limon with leaves of Vernonia amygdalina, Senna occidentalis and Tectona grandis leaves., decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Jatropha curcas, Phyllanthus fraternus, Ocimum gratissimum and Citrus limon fruit, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fresh fruit of Citrus limon with leaves of Vernonia amygdalina, Senna occidentalis and Tectona grandis leaves., decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Jatropha curcas, Phyllanthus fraternus, Ocimum gratissimum and Citrus limon fruit, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
nkagyua
Clausena anisata (Willd.) Hook. f. ex Benth. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Clausena anisata (Willd.) Hook. f. ex Benth.
Family :
Rutaceae
Reference HA 31
Author(s) :
Ameyaw Y., F. A. Aboagye, A. A. Appiah and H. R. Blagogee
Title :
Quality and harvesting specifications of some medicinal plant set up by some herrbalists in the eastern region of Ghana
Leaflets Journal on WWW : http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/eghana.htm
Symptoms :
H(113)
Recipes :
H(113), the harvested roots plus other plant materials are used to prepare ointment to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
sesadua, samanobere, eduasia.
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, fruits of Clausena anisata with Spondias mombin and Spathodea campanulata leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fruits or leaves of Clausena anisata with Polyalthia longifolia , Terminalia catappa and Chromolaena odorata leaves., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fruits or leaves of Clausena anisata with Polyalthia longifolia , Terminalia catappa and Chromolaena odorata leaves., decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
saman nobi
Cleistopholis patens (Benth.) Engl. & Diels :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Cleistopholis patens (Benth.) Engl. & Diels
Family :
Annonaceae
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction of dried stems of Cleistopholis patens, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
engo ni ntsini
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cleistopholis patens ,Carica papaya and Mangifera indica and fruits of Solanum torvum, decoction , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
ngonenkye-ne
Cleome viscosa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cleome viscosa L.
Family :
Capparaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(103x)
Recipes :
H(103x) roots of Cleome viscosa are used as chewsticks and which make the teeth red
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
bùdùnì (Dagomba)
Cochlospermum tinctorium Perr. ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cochlospermum tinctorium Perr. ex A. Rich.
Family :
Cochlospermaceae
Synonyms :
Cochlospermum niloticum Oliv.
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(104), H(139)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil chopped roots and drink as desired. Add sugar to taste.
H(104), H(139) extract of boiled roots used to treat stomach aches and taken as aphrodisiac
H(104), H(139) extract of boiled roots used to treat stomach aches and taken as aphrodisiac
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
gbelonbile (Wale)
Cocos nucifera L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cocos nucifera L.
Family :
Arecaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, stem bark with leaves of Cocos nucifera , decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
Kube
Cola gigantea A. Chev. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cola gigantea A. Chev.
Family :
Sterculiaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cola gigantea, Tectona grandis, décoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
watapuo
Cola nitida (Vent.) Scott & Endl. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Cola nitida (Vent.) Scott & Endl.
Family :
Sterculiaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) boils, poultice of leaves of Cola nitida
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
bese (Kola) (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cola nitida, Polyalthia longifolia , Phyllanthus fraternus, décoction, VO.for three days.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
bese
Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott
Family :
Araceae
Synonyms :
Colocasia antiquorum Schott & Endl.
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(020)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic deep wounds, H(020) stings/bites, leaves, stem bark, powder of Colocasia esculentus, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
kooko (Asante-Twi)
Combretum adenogonium Steud. ex A. Rich. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Combretum adenogonium Steud. ex A. Rich.
Family :
Combretaceae
Synonyms :
Combretum fragrans F. Hoffm.
,
Combretum ghasalense Engl. & Diels
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil leaves of Combretum ghaselense with that of Jatropha gossipifolia and whole plant of Ocimum canum, and drink. Use also for steam baths
H(051) paludism, boil whole plant of Ocimum canum with leaves of Azadirachta indica, Combretum ghaselense and Mitrgyana inermis and drink
H(051) paludism, boil whole plant of Ocimum canum with leaves of Azadirachta indica, Combretum ghaselense and Mitrgyana inermis and drink
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
popal (Lobi), kpamara (Wale)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, gound small piece of seeds of Combretum ghasalense, added to moistened Microdesmis puberula leaves, instilled into nose.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
kwahinkwagya
Combretum dolichopetalum Engl. & Diels :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Combretum dolichopetalum Engl. & Diels
Family :
Combretaceae
Reference VD 02
Author(s) :
Dalziel, J.M.
Title :
The useful plants of west tropical Africa.
The Crown Agents for the Colonies, 4, Millbank, Westminster, London, S.W.1, 612 p., (1937)
Symptoms :
V(093), V(123)
Recipes :
Vb(093), Vb(123), VO., Combretum dolichopetalum, infusion stems, roots+ massage joints with ashes + butter of karit‚ (Butyrospermum parkii) (disease = garli)
Vb(093), Vb(123), VO., Ipomoea repens, infusion stems, roots+ massage joints with ashes + butter of karit‚ (Butyrospermum parkii) (disease = garli) + sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana+ sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana
Vb(093), Vb(123), VO., Ipomoea repens, infusion stems, roots+ massage joints with ashes + butter of karit‚ (Butyrospermum parkii) (disease = garli) + sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana+ sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Combretum molle R. Br. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Combretum molle R. Br.
Family :
Combretaceae
Synonyms :
Combretum microlepidotum Engl.
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(004x), H(103)
Recipes :
H(004x) the fibre is boiled to treat internal sores.
H(103) the chewstick is used to keep the teeth firm.
H(103) the chewstick is used to keep the teeth firm.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
gbìrgá (Dagomba)
Combretum mucronatum Schumach. & Thonn. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Combretum mucronatum Schumach. & Thonn.
Family :
Combretaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Combretum mucronatum with Ficus sycomorus stem bark and Citrus aurantiifolia fruit then added with honey, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
hwerεmo
Combretum nigricans Lepr. ex Guill. & Perr. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Combretum nigricans Lepr. ex Guill. & Perr.
Family :
Combretaceae
Synonyms :
Combretum elliotii Engl. & Diels
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(004x), H(103)
Recipes :
H(004x) the fibre is boiled to treat internal sores.
H(103) the chewstick is used to keep the teeth firm.
H(103) the chewstick is used to keep the teeth firm.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
gbìrgá (Dagomba)
Combretum smeathmannii G.Don :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Combretum smeathmannii G.Don
Family :
Combretaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(111)
Recipes :
H(004) new, old wound,H(013) boils, H(111) burns, leaves of Combretum smeathmannii, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
hwiremoo (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, fruit peels of Ananas comosus with Alstonia boonei, Lantana camara and Combretum smeathmannii leaves., decoction, VO
H(051) paludism, leaves of Spathodea campanulata Psidium guajava and Combretum smeathmanni, decoction, VO
H(051) paludism, leaves of Spathodea campanulata Psidium guajava and Combretum smeathmanni, decoction, VO
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Combretum sp. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Combretum sp.
Family :
Combretaceae
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil leaves with stem bark of Mangifera indica, leaves of Azadirachta indica and drink as desired. Other uses: leaves fed to livestock
H(051) paludism, boil leaves of Pericopsis laxiflora with that of Combretum sp., and drink as required.
H(051) paludism, boil leaves of Pericopsis laxiflora with that of Combretum sp., and drink as required.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
kpekakra (Lobi)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) the roots are ground and applied to sores.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
yùríŋ kóŋà (Dagomba)
Reference VA 33
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279, ( 2005)
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
V(095), leaves fed to livestock
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
kpekakra (Lobi)
Cryptolepis sanguinolenta (Lindl.) Schltr. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cryptolepis sanguinolenta (Lindl.) Schltr.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, roots of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta with Alstonia boonei and Lantana camara leaves and of Ananas comosus peels, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, powdered root of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta infused in hot water.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Phragmanthera capitata with Cryptolepis sanguinolenta roots, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Erythrina mildbraedi with Cryptolepis sanguinolenta root, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, powdered root of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta infused in hot water.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Phragmanthera capitata with Cryptolepis sanguinolenta roots, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Erythrina mildbraedi with Cryptolepis sanguinolenta root, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
nibima
Curculigo pilosa (Schumach. & Thonn.) Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Curculigo pilosa (Schumach. & Thonn.) Engl.
Family :
Hypoxidaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000) herb of Curculigo pilosa whose corm or tuber is used for medicine
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
táríŋgúlì (Dagomba)
Cyathula prostrata (L.) Blume :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cyathula prostrata (L.) Blume
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, dried roots of Cyathula prostrata boiled or infused in H2O, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Thaumatococcus daniellii, Senna alata, Tetrapleura tetraptera and Cyathula prostrata , décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Senna occidentalis, Thaumatococcus daniellii, Tetrapleura tetraptera and Cyathula prostrata , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Thaumatococcus daniellii, Senna alata, Tetrapleura tetraptera and Cyathula prostrata , décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Senna occidentalis, Thaumatococcus daniellii, Tetrapleura tetraptera and Cyathula prostrata , decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
mpupua
Cyclosorus afer Ching :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cyclosorus afer Ching
Family :
Thelypteridaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cyclosorus afer, Senna alata, Tetrapleura tetraptera and Thaumatococcus daniellii, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
mmεyaa(abεya)
Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf
Family :
Poaceae
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction of fresh leaves of Cymbopogon citratus, VO
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
tea leaf
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(003), H(013)
Recipes :
H(003) swellings,H(013) boils, leaves of Cymbopogon citratus, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
akutukankan (Asante-Twi)
Reference HA 46
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. A. Akwetey, D. G. Achel
Title :
Ethnopharmacological use of herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria in the Dangme West District of Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 129, pp. 367- 376, (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, 4) paludism, boil and drink one cupful of infusion of leaves of Cymbopogon citratus twice daily until recovered.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Dangme West District)
Vernacular name :
tea ba (Adangbe)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cymbopogon citratus, Terminalia catappa, Newbouldia laevis and Bombax buonopozense, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Sida cordata, Ocimum canum, Cymbopogon citratus, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, whole plant of Phyllanthus fraternus boiled with Cymbopogon citratus leaves in strained corn dough liquid., décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Albizia ferruginea, Phyllanthus fraternus and Cymbopogon citratus, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Albizia ferruginea, Phyllanthus fraternus and Cymbopogon citratus, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism,whole plant of Phyllanthus fraternus boiled with Cymbopogon citratus leaves in strained corn dough liquid
H(051) paludism,whole plant of Phyllanthus fraternus with Carica papaya , Persea americana, Ocimum gratissimum and Vernonia amygdalina leaves.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Sida cordata, Ocimum canum, Cymbopogon citratus, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, whole plant of Phyllanthus fraternus boiled with Cymbopogon citratus leaves in strained corn dough liquid., décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Albizia ferruginea, Phyllanthus fraternus and Cymbopogon citratus, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Albizia ferruginea, Phyllanthus fraternus and Cymbopogon citratus, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism,whole plant of Phyllanthus fraternus boiled with Cymbopogon citratus leaves in strained corn dough liquid
H(051) paludism,whole plant of Phyllanthus fraternus with Carica papaya , Persea americana, Ocimum gratissimum and Vernonia amygdalina leaves.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
esrε (lemon grass)
Cyperus articulatus L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cyperus articulatus L.
Family :
Cyperaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(037), H(201)
Recipes :
H(037) rhizome of Cyperus articulatus used as a remedy for coughs. There are two types, the cultivated type and the type found in the bush.
H(201) the powerful smell of Cyperus articulatus is intended to repel evil spirits
H(201) the powerful smell of Cyperus articulatus is intended to repel evil spirits
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
nansagti kpirli, yìŋ bìná, yò bìná. (Dagomba)
Cyperus maculatus Boeck. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cyperus maculatus Boeck.
Family :
Cyperaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
V(068)
Recipes :
Vb(068) cattle worms , Cyperus maculatus, ONS., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
kùlsáá (Dagomba)
Cyperus rotundus L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Cyperus rotundus L.
Family :
Cyperaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
V(068)
Recipes :
Vb(068), ONS of Cyperus rotundus used to treat cattle worms, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
kùlsáá (Dagomba)
Reference VD 02
Author(s) :
Dalziel, J.M.
Title :
The useful plants of west tropical Africa.
The Crown Agents for the Colonies, 4, Millbank, Westminster, London, S.W.1, 612 p., (1937)
Symptoms :
V(093), V(123)
Recipes :
Vb(093), Vb(123), VO., Cyperus rotundus, infusion stems, roots+ massage joints with ashes + butter of karit‚ (Butyrospermum parkii) (disease = garli)
Vb(093), Vb(123), VO., Ipomoea repens, infusion stems, roots+ massage joints with ashes + butter of karit‚ (Butyrospermum parkii) (disease = garli) + sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana+ sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana
Vb(093), Vb(123), VO., Ipomoea repens, infusion stems, roots+ massage joints with ashes + butter of karit‚ (Butyrospermum parkii) (disease = garli) + sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana+ sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Daniellia oliveri (Rolfe) Hutch. & Dalziel :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Daniellia oliveri (Rolfe) Hutch. & Dalziel
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Paradaniellia oliveri Rolfe
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(095), H(169)
Recipes :
H(095) women used this as a chewstick.
H(169) The roots of Daniellia oliveri are boiled and drunk as a palliative for a hernia.
H(169) The roots of Daniellia oliveri are boiled and drunk as a palliative for a hernia.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
nyòò (Dagomba)
Datura metel L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Datura metel L.
Family :
Solanaceae
Synonyms :
Datura alba Nees
,
Datura fastuosa L.
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(094), H(104)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic, old and new wounds, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) stomach ulcer, decoction, leaves of Lycopersicum esculentum, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
pepediewuo (Asante-Twi)
Dioscorea cayenensis Lam. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Dioscorea cayenensis Lam.
Family :
Dioscoreaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ulcer/sores, leaves decoction of Dioscorea cayensis
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
bayere (Asante-Twi)
Dioscorea dumetorum (Kunth) Pax :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Dioscorea dumetorum (Kunth) Pax
Family :
Dioscoreaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Dioscorea dumetorum, decoction, + sugarVO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Dioscorea dumetorum boiled in strained corn of Zea mays, dough liquid.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Dioscorea dumetorum boiled in strained corn of Zea mays, dough liquid.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
nkamfoɔ
Dioscorea lecardii De Wild. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Dioscorea lecardii De Wild.
Family :
Dioscoreaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000) wild yam used for medicine
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
lìnlìríŋ (Dagomba)
Diospyros mespiliformis Hochst. ex DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Diospyros mespiliformis Hochst. ex DC.
Family :
Ebenaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(095), H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) the roots of Diospyros mespiliformis are used in a decoction to drive away spirits. The fruits are edible and in some parts of Dagombaland are the property of the village chief.
H(095) Figs are easy to get and fresh and falseebony fruits have fallen on the ground and are dry and not tasty
H(095) Figs are easy to get and fresh and falseebony fruits have fallen on the ground and are dry and not tasty
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
gàà (Dagomba)
Duboscia viridiflora (K.Schum.) Mildbr. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Duboscia viridiflora (K.Schum.) Mildbr.
Family :
Tiliaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) new wounds, powder of stem bark, leaves of Duboscia viridiflora, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
akokoragyehin (Asante-Twi)
Eclipta prostrata (L.) L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Eclipta prostrata (L.) L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk.
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) deep wounds, leaves of Eclipta alba, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
ntum (Asante-Twi)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(202)
Recipes :
H(202) the leaves of Eclipta alba are applied to the skin to bring back its normal colour.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
maŋ mabele (Dagomba)
Elaeis guineensis Jacq. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Elaeis guineensis Jacq.
Family :
Palmae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic wounds, powder of leaves of Elaeis guineensis, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
abe (Asante-Twi)
Reference HA 46
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. A. Akwetey, D. G. Achel
Title :
Ethnopharmacological use of herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria in the Dangme West District of Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 129, pp. 367- 376, (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, 2) paludism, boil and drink decoction of roots of Elaeis guineensis as required until recovered.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Dangme West District)
Vernacular name :
abe, ngbe (Adangbe)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) the oil of Elaeis guineensis is used extensively in cooking
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
kpáákpà (Dagomba)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Elaeis guineensis with Trema orientalis, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
abe
Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn.
Family :
Poaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) new and old wounds, poultice of aerial parts of Eleusine indica
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
nsensan (Asante-Twi)
Emilia sonchifolia (L.) DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Emilia sonchifolia (L.) DC.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Emilia sonchifolia, Mimosa pudica and Euphorbia hirta , decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
guakoro
Erythrina mildbraedii Harms :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Erythrina mildbraedii Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves and stem bark of Terminalia ivorensis together with Erythrina mildbraedii leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Erythrina mildbraedi with Cryptolepis sanguinolenta root, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Erythrina mildbraedi with Cryptolepis sanguinolenta root, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
eya
Erythrophleum africanum (Welw. ex Benth.) Harms :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Erythrophleum africanum (Welw. ex Benth.) Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(092), H(201)
Recipes :
H(092), H(201) ordeal tree ( (Erythrophleum africanum)), ONS. , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
bùlágbíríwó (Dagomba)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
V(092)
Recipes :
H(092) plant of Erythrophleum africanum is a poison to animals.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
bùlágbíríwó (Dagomba)
Erythrophleum ivorense A. Chev. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Erythrophleum ivorense A. Chev.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) old wounds, leaves decoction of Erythrophleum ivorensis, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
pɔtrɔdom (Asante-Twi)
Euadenia trifoliata (Schumach. & Thonn.) Oliv. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Euadenia trifoliata (Schumach. & Thonn.) Oliv.
Family :
Capparaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic wounds, leaves of Euadenia trifoliolata, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
densinkro (Asante-Twi)
Eugenia herbacea A.Chev. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Eugenia herbacea A.Chev.
Family :
Myrtaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) wild plant (Eugenia herbacea ) with small edible brown berries + handful of porridge’
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
dàkòl sàgábo!rlí (Dagomba)
Euphorbia hirta L. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Euphorbia hirta L.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Euphorbia pilulifera var. procumbens Boiss.
,
Euphorbia hirta var. procumbens Br.
,
Chamaesyce hirta (L.) Millsp.
Reference HA 0k
Author(s) :
Abbiw, D.K.
Title :
Misuses and abuses in self-medication with medicinal plants: the case of Erythrophleum in Ghana, 714 -718, (1996)
The Biodiversity of African Plants.Proceedings14 th AETFATCongress.Wageningen, The Netherlands, 22 - 27 augustus 1994.
Edited by J.G. van der Maesen, X.M. van der Burgt & J.M. van Medenbach de Rooy.Kluwer Academic Publishers, 861 p., (1996)
Symptoms :
H(002)
Recipes :
H(002), plant in food, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013)
Recipes :
H(004) deep wounds,H(013) carbuncles, leaves of Euphorbia hirta, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
kakaweadwe (Asante-Twi)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000) ONS. of Euphorbia hirta used for children’s medicines, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
ŋmání má bíhìlì (Dagomba)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Aframomum melegueta, Euphorbia hirta, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Emilia sonchifolia, Mimosa pudica and Euphorbia hirta, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Euphorbia hirta,Terminalia ivorensis leaves and stem bark, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Emilia sonchifolia, Mimosa pudica and Euphorbia hirta, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Euphorbia hirta,Terminalia ivorensis leaves and stem bark, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
kakaweadwe
Evolvulus alsinoides (L.) L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Evolvulus alsinoides (L.) L.
Family :
Convolvulaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
Vb(095) eaten by cows
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
lòòzúlí (Dagomba)
Fadogia agrestis Schweinf. ex Hiern :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Fadogia agrestis Schweinf. ex Hiern
Family :
Rubiaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) wild plant of Fadogia agrestis with small edible brown berries
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
sòɣlákábgá (Dagomba)
Fagara zanthoxyloides Lam. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Fagara zanthoxyloides Lam.
Family :
Rutaceae
Synonyms :
Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides (Lam.) Zepernick & Timler
Reference HA 31
Author(s) :
Ameyaw Y., F. A. Aboagye, A. A. Appiah and H. R. Blagogee
Title :
Quality and harvesting specifications of some medicinal plant set up by some herrbalists in the eastern region of Ghana
Leaflets Journal on WWW : http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/eghana.htm
Symptoms :
H(014), H(113)
Recipes :
H(014), H(113), the dried root bark of Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides plus other plant materials are used to prepare an ointment for the skin and joints
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
yea, bebun, kantu, anyenle, haatso, faskori
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction of dried stem of Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
okanto
Ficus capensis Thunb. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Ficus capensis Thunb.
Family :
Moraceae
Synonyms :
Ficus sur Forssk.
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) new and old wounds, leaves of Ficus capensis, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
doma (Asante-Twi)
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ulcer, decoction stem bark of Ficus sur
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
doma (Asante-Twi)
Ficus elastica Roxb. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ficus elastica Roxb.
Family :
Moraceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013)
Recipes :
H(004) new and old wounds,H(013) boils, lleaves, stem bark of Ficus elastica, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
amanyedua (Asante-Twi)
Ficus exasperata Vahl :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Ficus exasperata Vahl
Family :
Moraceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013), H(111)
Recipes :
H(004) new, old, deep wounds,H(013) boils, H(111) burns, leaves, stem bark of Ficus exasperata, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
nyankyerenee (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Ficus exasperata, Mimosa pudica, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Trema orientalis, Ficus exasperata., decoction, VO
H(051) paludism, leaves of Trema orientalis, Ficus exasperata., decoction, VO
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
nyankyerεne
Ficus gnaphalocarpa (Miq.) Steud. ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ficus gnaphalocarpa (Miq.) Steud. ex A. Rich.
Family :
Moraceae
Synonyms :
Ficus sycomorus L. subsp. gnaphalocarpa (Miq.) C.C. Berg
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, pound roots with roots of Gardenia ternifolia and Anogessius leiocarpus. Mould into ball and dry. Mash in water and drink
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
konkon (Lobi)
Ficus leprieurii Miq. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ficus leprieurii Miq.
Family :
Moraceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) boils, decoction stem bark of Ficus leprieurii
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
amasusuwa (Asante-Twi)
Ficus platyphylla Del. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Ficus platyphylla Del.
Family :
Moraceae
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(091)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil leaves and stems barks, drink as desired. Massage body with decoction
H(091), extract of boiled leaves used as a “body builder”
H(091), extract of boiled leaves used as a “body builder”
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
selinge (Wale)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(003), H(201)
Recipes :
H(003) a liquid is tapped from the root of Ficus platyphylla and rubbed on a swollen body.
H(201) the bark is an ingredient in various secret love-philtres.
H(201) the bark is an ingredient in various secret love-philtres.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
gàlìnzènyâŋ (Dagomba)
Ficus sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ficus sp.
Family :
Moraceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, aerial part of Secamone afzelii with Ficus spp., decoction + saltpetre., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Ficus sycomorus L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ficus sycomorus L.
Family :
Moraceae
Synonyms :
Ficus damarensis Engl.
,
Ficus cocculifolia Baker
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Ficus sycomorus, Trema orientalis, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Combretum mucronatum with Ficus sycomorus stem bark and Citrus aurantiifolia fruit then added with honey, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Combretum mucronatum with Ficus sycomorus stem bark and Citrus aurantiifolia fruit then added with honey, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
odoma
Funtumia elastica (P.Preuss) Stapf :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Funtumia elastica (P.Preuss) Stapf
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ulcer/sores, decoction of stem barks of Funtumia elastica
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
funtum (Asante-Twi)
Gardenia erubescens Stapf & Hutch. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Gardenia erubescens Stapf & Hutch.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) shrub with small, edible apple-like fruit and sweet smelling yellow or white blossoms.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
dàzù nàánaáɣà (Dagomba)
Gardenia ternifolia Schumach. & Thonn. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Gardenia ternifolia Schumach. & Thonn.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Reference HA 31
Author(s) :
Ameyaw Y., F. A. Aboagye, A. A. Appiah and H. R. Blagogee
Title :
Quality and harvesting specifications of some medicinal plant set up by some herrbalists in the eastern region of Ghana
Leaflets Journal on WWW : http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/eghana.htm
Symptoms :
H(034)
Recipes :
H(034), the dried seed plus other plant materials are used to prepare fefe powder for the treatment of palpitation of the heart.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
peteprebi, namprane, kpetekplebii, flife, dasuri
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil leaves and twigs, and drink as desired. Other uses: planted around houses as a hedge
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
dajeda (Lobi), dajugo (Wale)
Gomphrena celosioides Mart. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Gomphrena celosioides Mart.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, leaves of Gomphrena celosioides , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
ŋònsúrí (Dagomba)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
Vb(095) eaten by cows
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
lòòzúlí (Dagomba)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, stem bark of Gomphrena celosioides steeped in water with crushed rhizome of Zingiber officinale, used as enema.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Gomphrena celosioides with roots of Senna siamea root, decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Gomphrena celosioides with roots of Senna siamea root, decoction , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
nkasεnkas
Gossypium hirsutum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Gossypium hirsutum L.
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) boils, skin rashes, leaves of Gossypium hirsutum, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
asaawa(Asante-Twi)
Grewia carpinifolia Juss. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Grewia carpinifolia Juss.
Family :
Tiliaceae
Reference VD 02
Author(s) :
Dalziel, J.M.
Title :
The useful plants of west tropical Africa.
The Crown Agents for the Colonies, 4, Millbank, Westminster, London, S.W.1, 612 p., (1937)
Symptoms :
V(022), V(033)
Recipes :
Vo(022, 2), Vo(033), VO., joung stems., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Grossera vignei Hoyle :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Grossera vignei Hoyle
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Grossera vignei boiled with the filtrate from strained corn of Zea mays dough
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
dubrafoo
Heeria insignis (Delile) Kuntze :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Heeria insignis (Delile) Kuntze
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Synonyms :
Ozoroa insignis Del.
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boils leaves and twigs, and drink
Other uses: used as fuel wood
Other uses: used as fuel wood
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
dato (Wale)
Heliotropium indicum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Heliotropium indicum L.
Family :
Boraginaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Heliotropium indicum, Mangifera indica and Chromolaena odorata, decoction, VO. for7days.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
kɔmfemtikorɔ
Hibiscus esculentus (L.) Moench :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Hibiscus esculentus (L.) Moench
Family :
Malvaceae
Synonyms :
Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic wounds seeds powder of Abelmoschus esculentus, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
nkuruma (Asante-Twi)
Hibiscus surattensis L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Hibiscus surattensis L.
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) leaves of Hibiscus surattens are used as spinach.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
bírílì (Dagomba)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) leaves of Hibiscus surattensis are used as spinach.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
bírílì (Dagomba)
Hilleria latifolia (Lam.) H.Walter :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Hilleria latifolia (Lam.) H.Walter
Family :
Phytolaccaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic and deep wounds, leaves of Hilteria latifolia, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
anafranaku (Asante-Twi)
Hoslundia opposita Vahl :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Hoslundia opposita Vahl
Family :
Lamiaceae
Synonyms :
Hoslundia oppositifolia P. Beauv.
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(104)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic and deep wounds, H(104) stomach ulcer, decoction of leaves, root of Hoslundia opposita, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
nunum nini (Asante-Twi)
Hunteria ghanensis J.B.Hall & Leeuwenb. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Hunteria ghanensis J.B.Hall & Leeuwenb.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ulcer/sores, seeds of Hunteria ghanensis, RNS., enema
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
akuama (Asante-Twi)
Hyptis spicigera Lam. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Hyptis spicigera Lam.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(039), H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil leaves and drink.
H(039), insect repellent against mosquitoes
H(039), insect repellent against mosquitoes
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
donbeleva (Lobi)
Indigofera sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Indigofera sp.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction of dried leaves of Indigofera sp., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
titto tea
Ipomoea repens Lam. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ipomoea repens Lam.
Family :
Convolvulaceae
Synonyms :
Ipomoea asarifolia (Desr.) Roem. & Schult.
Reference VD 02
Author(s) :
Dalziel, J.M.
Title :
The useful plants of west tropical Africa.
The Crown Agents for the Colonies, 4, Millbank, Westminster, London, S.W.1, 612 p., (1937)
Symptoms :
V(093), V(123)
Recipes :
Vb(093), Vb(123), VO., Ipomoea repens, infusion stems, roots+ massage joints with ashes + butter of karit‚ (Butyrospermum parkii) (disease = garli) + sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Isoberlinia tomentosa (Harms) Craib & Stapf :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Isoberlinia tomentosa (Harms) Craib & Stapf
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
Vb(095) the fresh leaves are fed to cattle.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
kpálsò pièlègá (Dagomba)
Jatropha curcas L. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Jatropha curcas L.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(103)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boils leaves of Jatropha curcas with leaves of Azadirachta indica and Carica papaya. Drink and use for bathing.
H(103), latex from twigs used to treat mouth sores
Other uses: planted as a hedge.
H(103), latex from twigs used to treat mouth sores
Other uses: planted as a hedge.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
nato (Lobi)
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013), H(104)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic and old wounds,H(013) boils, H(104) stomach sores, leaves decoction of Jatropha curcas, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
nkrangyedua (Asante-Twi)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(056), H(095)
Recipes :
H(056) false castor oil plant, used for hedges; leaves are used for dressing guinea-worm swellings.
H(095) the twigs are used as chewsticks. used as chewsticks.
H(095) the twigs are used as chewsticks. used as chewsticks.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
shindazugu (Dagomba)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Jatropha curcas, Phyllanthus fraternus, Ocimum gratissimum and Citrus limon fruit, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Citrus aurantiifolia with Jatropha curcas and Tridax procumbens leaves, added with juice of the fruit., decoction, VO
H(051) paludism, leaves of Citrus aurantiifolia with Jatropha curcas and Tridax procumbens leaves, added with juice of the fruit., decoction, VO
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
nkrandedua
Jatropha gossypiifolia L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Jatropha gossypiifolia L.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil leaves with leaves of Jatropha gossypifolia and Combretum sp., drink and use for steam baths.
H(051) paludismdism, leaves of Jatropha gossypifolia of Combretum ghasalensis, the whole plant of Ocimum canum, decoction, VO or steam bath
H(051) paludismdism, leaves of Jatropha gossypifolia of Combretum ghasalensis, the whole plant of Ocimum canum, decoction, VO or steam bath
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
natogyere
Justicia carnea Lindl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Justicia carnea Lindl.
Family :
Acanthaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, fresh leaves of Justicia carnea with Tridax procumbens and Chromolaena odorata.decoction , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
ntumunum
Justicia flava (Forssk.) Vahl :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Justicia flava (Forssk.) Vahl
Family :
Acanthaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013), H(104), H(111)
Recipes :
H(004) new, old, deep, chronic wounds,H(013) boils, H(104) stomach ulcer, H(111) burns, poultice decoction of fresh leaves of Justicia flava
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
afema (Asante-Twi)
Kalanchoe integra (Medik.) Kuntze :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Kalanchoe integra (Medik.) Kuntze
Family :
Crassulaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) boils, poultice of leaves of Kalanchoe integra
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
egor (Asante-Twi)
Khaya ivorensis A. Chev. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Khaya ivorensis A. Chev.
Family :
Meliaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(003), H(012), H(013), H(094)
Recipes :
H(003) swellings,H(012)) fracture,H(013) boils, H(094) haemorrhoids, stem bark, leaves of Khaya ivorensis, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
dubini (Asante-Twi)
Khaya senegalensis (Desv.) A. Juss. :
7 reference(s)
Official name :
Khaya senegalensis (Desv.) A. Juss.
Family :
Meliaceae
Synonyms :
Swietenia senegalensis Desv.
Reference HA 31
Author(s) :
Ameyaw Y., F. A. Aboagye, A. A. Appiah and H. R. Blagogee
Title :
Quality and harvesting specifications of some medicinal plant set up by some herrbalists in the eastern region of Ghana
Leaflets Journal on WWW : http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/eghana.htm
Symptoms :
H(091)
Recipes :
H(091), the harvested dried stem bark plus other plant materials are used to prepare tonics for anaemia and appetizers.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
kuntunkuri, okum, logo, kuga, madachi
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(091)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil stem bark and drink
H(091), stems and leaves boiled together and extract drunk as a blood tonic
stems used for building boats
H(091), stems and leaves boiled together and extract drunk as a blood tonic
stems used for building boats
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
koke (Wale)
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction of stem and root of Khaya senegalensis + alcohol, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
mahogany
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(020)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic wounds, H(020) snake bites, powder of stem bark of Khaya senegalensis, decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
kuntunkuri (Asante-Twi)
Reference HA 46
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. A. Akwetey, D. G. Achel
Title :
Ethnopharmacological use of herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria in the Dangme West District of Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 129, pp. 367- 376, (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, 8) paludism, boil and drink as required. Make alcohol extract of stem bark and drink one cupful before meals. Do not give alcohol extract to children.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Dangme West District)
Vernacular name :
mahogany (Adangbe)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(000), H(203)
Recipes :
H(000) the bark of Khaya senegalensis is boiled for medicine.
H(203) the wood is used for mortars
H(203) the wood is used for mortars
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
kúgá (Dagomba)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, stem bark and leaves of Khaya senegalensis, Bombax buonopozense and leaves of Bambusa vulgaris, décoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
kuntunkuri
Khaya sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Khaya sp.
Family :
Meliaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves or stem bark of Zanthoxylum leprieurii with Khaya spp. stem bark, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth.
Family :
Bignoniaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ulcer/sores, decoction of stem bark of Kigelia africana
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
nufuhene (Asante-Twi)
Lactuca taraxacifolia (Willd.) Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Lactuca taraxacifolia (Willd.) Schum.
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Launaea taraxacifolia (Willd.) Amin ex C. Jeffrey
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Launaea taraxacifolia, Chromolaena odorata and Tridax procumbens, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
mmrobo
Landolphia sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Landolphia sp.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction of dried stems of Landolphia sp., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
tintain, gyamain,
Lannea acida A. Rich. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Lannea acida A. Rich.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Synonyms :
Odina acida (A. Rich.) Oliv.
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil leaves of Lannea acida with leaves of Azadirachta indica and Mangifera indica. Drink and use in steam baths. Other uses: timber used in house building
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
manvora, vaaworo (Lobi), gbentore (Wale)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(137)
Recipes :
H(137) the bark of Lannea acida is used to make a medicine for children with sores on the stomach or anus.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
sìnsàbgà (Dagomba)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
V(095) the leaves of Lannea acida are used to feed animals
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
sìnsàbgà (Dagomba)
Lannea welwitschii (Hiern) Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Lannea welwitschii (Hiern) Engl.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(104)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic wounds, H(104) stomach ulcer/sores, leaves, stem bark of Lannea welwitschii, decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
kumnini (Asante-Twi)
Lantana camara L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Lantana camara L.
Family :
Verbenaceae
Synonyms :
Lantana antidotalis Thonning.
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Lantana camara, Zanthoxylum leprieurii, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fruit peels of Ananas comosus with Alstonia boonei, Lantana camara and Combretum smeathmanni leaves., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, Rauvolfia vomitoria and Lantana camara, decoction,VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Rauvolfia vomitoria, Albizia zygia and Lantana camara, decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Pterygota macrocarpa, Tectona grandis and Lantana camara, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Spondias mombin and stem bark together with Lantana camara and Morinda lucida leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, roots of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta with Alstonia boonei and Lantana camara leaves and of Ananas comosus peels, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fruit peels of Ananas comosus with Alstonia boonei, Lantana camara and Combretum smeathmanni leaves., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, Rauvolfia vomitoria and Lantana camara, decoction,VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Rauvolfia vomitoria, Albizia zygia and Lantana camara, decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Pterygota macrocarpa, Tectona grandis and Lantana camara, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Spondias mombin and stem bark together with Lantana camara and Morinda lucida leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, roots of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta with Alstonia boonei and Lantana camara leaves and of Ananas comosus peels, décoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
ananse dokono
Laportea ovalifolia (Schumach. & Thonn.) Chew :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Laportea ovalifolia (Schumach. & Thonn.) Chew
Family :
Urticaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(003), H(013)
Recipes :
H(003) swellings,H(013) boils, leaves of Laportea ovalifolia, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
akyekyenswonsa (Asante-Twi)
Leucas martinicensis (Jacq.) R. Br. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Leucas martinicensis (Jacq.) R. Br.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(078)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil whole plant of Leucas martinicensis with Hyptis spicigeria and drink as required
H(051) paludism, boil leaves of Senna occidentalis with leaves of Mangifera indica and Carica papaya. Drink and bath decoction
H(078), boil whole plant and extract drunk to reduce swelling
H(051) paludism, boil leaves of Senna occidentalis with leaves of Mangifera indica and Carica papaya. Drink and bath decoction
H(078), boil whole plant and extract drunk to reduce swelling
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
donbeleva (Lobi)
Lippia adoensis Hochst. ex Walp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Lippia adoensis Hochst. ex Walp.
Family :
Verbenaceae
Reference HA 31
Author(s) :
Ameyaw Y., F. A. Aboagye, A. A. Appiah and H. R. Blagogee
Title :
Quality and harvesting specifications of some medicinal plant set up by some herrbalists in the eastern region of Ghana
Leaflets Journal on WWW : http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/eghana.htm
Symptoms :
H(006), H(051), H(095), H(151)
Recipes :
H(006), H(051), H(095), H(151), the plucked dried leaves are used to prepare tea, and are good for mild hypertension, laxative as well as febrifuge.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
saanunum, na suru, afu-loti.
Lippia multiflora Moldenke :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Lippia multiflora Moldenke
Family :
Verbenaceae
Reference HA 46
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. A. Akwetey, D. G. Achel
Title :
Ethnopharmacological use of herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria in the Dangme West District of Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 129, pp. 367- 376, (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, 3) paludism, boil dried leaves of Lippia multiflora for about 5 minutes and drink one cupful of infusion three times daily until recovery
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Dangme West District)
Vernacular name :
nasu (Adangbe)
Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.
Family :
Solanaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(111)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic wounds, H(111) burns, fruits of Lycopersicum esculentum, Poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
tomato (Asante-Twi)
Mallotus oppositifolius (Geiseler) Müll. Arg :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Mallotus oppositifolius (Geiseler) Müll. Arg
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(012), H(111)
Recipes :
H(004) new, old, chronic wounds,H(012)) fractures, H(111) burns, leaves of Mallotus oppositifolius, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
nyanyafurowa (Asante-Twi)
Mangifera indica L. :
6 reference(s)
Official name :
Mangifera indica L.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Reference HA 0k
Author(s) :
Abbiw, D.K.
Title :
Misuses and abuses in self-medication with medicinal plants: the case of Erythrophleum in Ghana, 714 -718, (1996)
The Biodiversity of African Plants.Proceedings14 th AETFATCongress.Wageningen, The Netherlands, 22 - 27 augustus 1994.
Edited by J.G. van der Maesen, X.M. van der Burgt & J.M. van Medenbach de Rooy.Kluwer Academic Publishers, 861 p., (1996)
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008), barks, infusion, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(095)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil stems barks and drink as required.
H(051) paludism, boil leaves of Ocimum canum with that of Mangifera indica, Mitragyna inermis and whole plants of Indigofera indica and drink
H(051) paludism, boil leaves of Lannea acida with leaves of Azadirachta indica and Mangifera indica. Drink and use in steam baths
H(095), fruits eaten raw
H(051) paludism, boil leaves of Ocimum canum with that of Mangifera indica, Mitragyna inermis and whole plants of Indigofera indica and drink
H(051) paludism, boil leaves of Lannea acida with leaves of Azadirachta indica and Mangifera indica. Drink and use in steam baths
H(095), fruits eaten raw
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
mango (Lobi, Wale)
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction of dried stem of Mangifera indica, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
mango
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
h(004) chronic and new wounds, leaves, stem bark of Mangifera indica, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
mango (Asante-Twi)
Reference HA 46
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. A. Akwetey, D. G. Achel
Title :
Ethnopharmacological use of herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria in the Dangme West District of Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 129, pp. 367- 376, (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, 4) paludism, boil leaves of Mangifera indica with cut fruits of Citrus aurantifolia for about one hour and drink one cupful of decoction three times daily
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Dangme West District)
Vernacular name :
mango (Adangbe)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Mangifera indica , Senna alata and Tetrapleura tetraptera, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, aerial part of Secamone afzelii with Mangifera indica and Senna occidentalis leaves. , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, dried seeds of Xylopia aethiopica with Mangifera indica stem bark, decoction ,VO.
H(051) paludism, fruits of Solanum torvum with Mangifera indica stem bark and Saccharum officinarum stem, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cleistopholis patens ,Carica papaya and Mangifera indica and fruits of Solanum torvum, decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Heliotropium indicum, Mangifera indica and Chromolaena odorata, decoction, VO. for7days.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Persea americana, Mangifera indica, Senna occidentalis and Moringa oleifera , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Pycnanthus angolensis, Rauvolfia vomitoria and Mangifera indica, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves or stem bark of Newbouldia laevis with Mangifera indica dried leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, rhizome of Zingiber officinale with Carica papaya leaves and Mangifera indica stem bark, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, aerial part of Secamone afzelii with Mangifera indica and Senna occidentalis leaves. , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, dried seeds of Xylopia aethiopica with Mangifera indica stem bark, decoction ,VO.
H(051) paludism, fruits of Solanum torvum with Mangifera indica stem bark and Saccharum officinarum stem, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cleistopholis patens ,Carica papaya and Mangifera indica and fruits of Solanum torvum, decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Heliotropium indicum, Mangifera indica and Chromolaena odorata, decoction, VO. for7days.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Persea americana, Mangifera indica, Senna occidentalis and Moringa oleifera , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Pycnanthus angolensis, Rauvolfia vomitoria and Mangifera indica, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves or stem bark of Newbouldia laevis with Mangifera indica dried leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, rhizome of Zingiber officinale with Carica papaya leaves and Mangifera indica stem bark, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
mango
Manihot esculenta Crantz :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Manihot esculenta Crantz
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Manihot utilissima Pohl
Reference HA 0k
Author(s) :
Abbiw, D.K.
Title :
Misuses and abuses in self-medication with medicinal plants: the case of Erythrophleum in Ghana, 714 -718, (1996)
The Biodiversity of African Plants.Proceedings14 th AETFATCongress.Wageningen, The Netherlands, 22 - 27 augustus 1994.
Edited by J.G. van der Maesen, X.M. van der Burgt & J.M. van Medenbach de Rooy.Kluwer Academic Publishers, 861 p., (1996)
Symptoms :
H(124)
Recipes :
H(124), tubercle, chewed, juice in local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(104)
Recipes :
H(004) new wounds, H(104) stomach ulcer/sores, decoction of leaves of Manihot esculentus, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
bankye (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Manihot esculenta, Persea americana and Theobroma cacao; decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Manihot esculenta, Persea americana and Alstonia boonei; decoction, VO
H(051) paludism, leaves of Manihot esculenta, Persea americana and Alstonia boonei; decoction, VO
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
bankye
Mareya micrantha (Benth.) Müll.Arg. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Mareya micrantha (Benth.) Müll.Arg.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Mareya micrantha, Ocimum gratissimum and Alstonia boonei; decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
dubrafo
Maytenus senegalensis (Lam.) Exell :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Maytenus senegalensis (Lam.) Exell
Family :
Celastraceae
Synonyms :
Gymnosporia senegalensis (Lam.) Loes.
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000), roots of Maytenus senegalensis are used as a medicine
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
zègólì (Dagomba)
Melanthera scandens (Schumach. & Thonn.) Roberty :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Melanthera scandens (Schumach. & Thonn.) Roberty
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ulcer/sores, decoction of leaves of Melanthera scandens
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
mfofo (Asante-Twi)
Microdesmis puberula Hook.f. ex Planch. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Microdesmis puberula Hook.f. ex Planch.
Family :
Pandaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, induces vomiting which is stopped once a meal is taken with Microdesmis puberula
H(051) paludism, seeds of Piper guineense crushed with Microdesmis puberula leaves and Zingiber officinale rhizome, strained and used as enema
H(051) paludism, gound small piece of seeds of Combretum ghasalense, added to moistened Microdesmis puberula leaves, instilled into nose.
H(051) paludism, seeds of Piper guineense crushed with Microdesmis puberula leaves and Zingiber officinale rhizome, strained and used as enema
H(051) paludism, gound small piece of seeds of Combretum ghasalense, added to moistened Microdesmis puberula leaves, instilled into nose.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
ofemma
Millettia zechiana Harms :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Millettia zechiana Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) new, old wounds, root, stem bark of Milletia zechiana, decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
Frafraha (Asante-Twi)
Mimosa pudica L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Mimosa pudica L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Mimosa pudica ground with Zingiber officinale rhizome and Piper guineense seeds, strained and used as enema.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Ficus exasperata, Mimosa pudica, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Emilia sonchifolia, Mimosa pudica and Euphorbia hirta , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Ficus exasperata, Mimosa pudica, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Emilia sonchifolia, Mimosa pudica and Euphorbia hirta , decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
nana aberewa
Mitragyna inermis (Willd.) K.Schum. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Mitragyna inermis (Willd.) K.Schum.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Synonyms :
Nauclea africana Willd.
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism , boil leaves and twigs, and drinks
H(051) paludism , boil twigs of Mitragyna inermis with whole plant of Indigofera pulchra. Drink 3 times daily.
H(051) paludism, boil whole plant of Ocimum canum with leaves of Azadirachta indica, Combretum ghaselensis and Mitrgyana inermis and drink.
H(051) paludism, boil leaves of Ocimum canum with that of Mangifera indica, Mitragyna inermis and whole plants of Indigofera indica and drink.
Other uses: branches used for roofing houses
H(051) paludism , boil twigs of Mitragyna inermis with whole plant of Indigofera pulchra. Drink 3 times daily.
H(051) paludism, boil whole plant of Ocimum canum with leaves of Azadirachta indica, Combretum ghaselensis and Mitrgyana inermis and drink.
H(051) paludism, boil leaves of Ocimum canum with that of Mangifera indica, Mitragyna inermis and whole plants of Indigofera indica and drink.
Other uses: branches used for roofing houses
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
yiela (Lobi), yiele (Wale)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
V(095) the leaves of Mitragyna inermis are used to feed animals
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
yokaɣalaŋga (Dagomba)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000), hardy wood roots of Mitragyna inermis used for medicine.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
yokaɣalaŋga (Dagomba)
Mitragyna stipulosa (DC.) O. Ktze :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Mitragyna stipulosa (DC.) O. Ktze
Family :
Rubiaceae
Synonyms :
Hallea stipulosa (DC.) Leroy
Reference VD 02
Author(s) :
Dalziel, J.M.
Title :
The useful plants of west tropical Africa.
The Crown Agents for the Colonies, 4, Millbank, Westminster, London, S.W.1, 612 p., (1937)
Symptoms :
V(093), V(123)
Recipes :
Vb(093), Vb(123), VO., Ipomoea repens, infusion stems, roots+ massage joints with ashes + butter of karit‚ (Butyrospermum parkii) (disease = garli) + sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana+ sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Momordica charantia L. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Momordica charantia L.
Family :
Cucurbitaceae
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, dried leaves of Momordica charantia, mash and add to food
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
nyenya
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(076), H(104)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic wounds, H(076) mouth sores, H(104) stomach ulcer, leaves, stem bark of Momordia charantia
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
nyanya (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Momordica charantia ground, added with palm wine.
H(051) paludism, aerial part of Argemone mexicana, with Momordica charantia and Moringa oleifera leaves, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, aerial part of Argemone mexicana, with Momordica charantia and Moringa oleifera leaves, décoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
nyanyaa
Morinda lucida Benth. :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Morinda lucida Benth.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Reference HA 31
Author(s) :
Ameyaw Y., F. A. Aboagye, A. A. Appiah and H. R. Blagogee
Title :
Quality and harvesting specifications of some medicinal plant set up by some herrbalists in the eastern region of Ghana
Leaflets Journal on WWW : http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/eghana.htm
Symptoms :
H(107)
Recipes :
H(107), the plucked dried leaves plus other plant materials are used to prepare a decoction in treating typhoid fever
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
konkroma
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction of dried stem and root of Morinda lucida or infusion in local gin, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
konkroma, yellow bitters, okonkoma, yellow fever
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(094), H(104)
Recipes :
H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) stomach ulcer, stem bark of Morinda lucida, decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
konkroma (Asante-Twi)
Reference HA 46
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. A. Akwetey, D. G. Achel
Title :
Ethnopharmacological use of herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria in the Dangme West District of Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 129, pp. 367- 376, (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, 7) paludism, boil leaves of Morinda lucida and drink decoction until recovered.
H(051, 5) paludism, boil whole plants of Securinega virosa with leaves of Morinda lucida and drink decoction as desired until recovered.
H(051, 5) paludism, boil whole plants of Securinega virosa with leaves of Morinda lucida and drink decoction as desired until recovered.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Dangme West District)
Vernacular name :
dzadzaclahu (Adangbe)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves and stem bark.of Morinda lucida, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Senna occidentalis, Bidens pilosa and Morinda lucida leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Spondias mombin and stem bark together with Lantana camara and Morinda lucida leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Senna occidentalis, Bidens pilosa and Morinda lucida leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Spondias mombin and stem bark together with Lantana camara and Morinda lucida leaves, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
konkroma
Moringa oleifera Lam. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Moringa oleifera Lam.
Family :
Moringaceae
Reference HA 46
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. A. Akwetey, D. G. Achel
Title :
Ethnopharmacological use of herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria in the Dangme West District of Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 129, pp. 367- 376, (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, 8) paludism, boil and drink one cupful of decoction of leaves of Moringa oleifera thrice daily for 3–5 days OR mash leaves in water and drink thrice daily.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Dangme West District)
Vernacular name :
moringa (Adangbe)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Ocimum gratissimum, Moringa oleifera, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Ocimum canum, Moringa oleifera and Aloe vera, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Persea americana, Mangifera indica, Senna occidentalis and Moringa oleifera, decoction, VO
H(051) paludism, leaves of Moringa oleifera boiled in strained corn of Zea mays dough liquid
H(051) paludism, seeds of Moringa oleifera chewed, swallowing of the liquid.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Ocimum canum, Moringa oleifera and Aloe vera, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Persea americana, Mangifera indica, Senna occidentalis and Moringa oleifera, decoction, VO
H(051) paludism, leaves of Moringa oleifera boiled in strained corn of Zea mays dough liquid
H(051) paludism, seeds of Moringa oleifera chewed, swallowing of the liquid.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
moringa
Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. var. pruriens :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. var. pruriens
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference VD 02
Author(s) :
Dalziel, J.M.
Title :
The useful plants of west tropical Africa.
The Crown Agents for the Colonies, 4, Millbank, Westminster, London, S.W.1, 612 p., (1937)
Symptoms :
V(093), V(123)
Recipes :
Vb(093), Vb(123), VO., Mucuna pruriens , infusion stems, roots+ massage joints with ashes + butter of karit‚ (Butyrospermum parkii) (disease = garli)
Vb(093), Vb(123), VO., Ipomoea repens, infusion stems, roots+ massage joints with ashes + butter of karit‚ (Butyrospermum parkii) (disease = garli) + sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana+ sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana
Vb(093), Vb(123), VO., Ipomoea repens, infusion stems, roots+ massage joints with ashes + butter of karit‚ (Butyrospermum parkii) (disease = garli) + sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana+ sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Musa ×paradisiaca L. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Musa ×paradisiaca L.
Family :
Musaceae
Synonyms :
Musa ×sapientum L.
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, dried leaves of Musa paradisiaca, mash and add to food
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
bode, mpusae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) new wounds, stem, leaves of Musa paradisiaca, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
bɔɔdee (Asante-Twi)
Reference HA 46
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. A. Akwetey, D. G. Achel
Title :
Ethnopharmacological use of herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria in the Dangme West District of Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 129, pp. 367- 376, (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, 1) paludism, boil roots of Musa paradisiaca and drink as desired until recovered.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Dangme West District)
Vernacular name :
amadan (Adangbe)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, petiole of Musa ×paradisiaca with Phyllanthus fraternus and Gynanthemum amygdalinum leaves, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Musa ×paradisiaca steeped in water, VO.
H(051) paludism, roots of Musa ×paradisiaca steeped in water with Zingiber officinale rhizome, used as enema
H(051) paludism, petiole of Musa ×sapientum (syn :Musa paradisiaca) and Vernonia amygdalina leaves, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Musa ×paradisiaca steeped in water, VO.
H(051) paludism, roots of Musa ×paradisiaca steeped in water with Zingiber officinale rhizome, used as enema
H(051) paludism, petiole of Musa ×sapientum (syn :Musa paradisiaca) and Vernonia amygdalina leaves, décoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
borɔdeε/borɔdeε
Myrianthus arboreus P. Beauv. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Myrianthus arboreus P. Beauv.
Family :
Moraceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ulcer/sore, leaves decoction of Myrianthus arboreus
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
nyankama (Asante-Twi)
Nauclea latifolia Sm. :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Nauclea latifolia Sm.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Synonyms :
Sarcocephalus russeggeri Schweinf.
,
Sarcocephalus latifolius (Smith) Bruce
,
Sarcocephalus esculentus Afzel. ex Sabine
Reference HA 31
Author(s) :
Ameyaw Y., F. A. Aboagye, A. A. Appiah and H. R. Blagogee
Title :
Quality and harvesting specifications of some medicinal plant set up by some herrbalists in the eastern region of Ghana
Leaflets Journal on WWW : http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/eghana.htm
Symptoms :
H(113)
Recipes :
H(113), the harvested roots plus other plant materials are used to prepare ointment to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
kisia, ekusiawa, oyefa, telede, nyimo.
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(095)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, pound roots, add lemon juice and palm wine, and drink as desired.
H(051) paludism, boil leaves and drink as desired
H(095), fruits eaten raw
H(051) paludism, boil leaves and drink as desired
H(095), fruits eaten raw
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
gongan (Lobi), gounge (Wale)
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, dried stem of Nauclea latifolia , soak in H2O, add porridge, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
nimo, tafeshia, ogewu
Reference HA 46
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. A. Akwetey, D. G. Achel
Title :
Ethnopharmacological use of herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria in the Dangme West District of Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 129, pp. 367- 376, (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, 14) paludism, boil and drink decoction of roots of Nauclea latifolia as desired until recovered.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Dangme West District)
Vernacular name :
nyimo (Adangbe)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(000), H(095), H(103), H(118)
Recipes :
H(000), the bitter leaves of Nauclea latifolia are boiled for medicine.
H(095) the fruit is edible.
H(103), H(118) the roots are cut up and used as medicine for toothache and a sore throat.
H(095) the fruit is edible.
H(103), H(118) the roots are cut up and used as medicine for toothache and a sore throat.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
gùlúŋgûŋ (Dagomba)
Newbouldia laevis (P.Beauv.) Seemann ex Bureau :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Newbouldia laevis (P.Beauv.) Seemann ex Bureau
Family :
Bignoniaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ulcer, leaves, decoction of leaves and stem bark of Newbouldia, enema
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
sesemasa/sasanemasa (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves or stem bark of Newbouldia laevis with Mangifera indica dried leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Psidium guajava boiled with Newbouldia laevis leaves and added with fruits juice of Citrus aurantiifolia, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Periploca nigrescens, Newbouldia laevis, decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cymbopogon citratus, Terminalia catappa , Newbouldia laevis and Bombax buonopozense, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, stem and leaves of Saccharum officinarum with Newbouldia laevis leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Psidium guajava boiled with Newbouldia laevis leaves and added with fruits juice of Citrus aurantiifolia, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Periploca nigrescens, Newbouldia laevis, decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cymbopogon citratus, Terminalia catappa , Newbouldia laevis and Bombax buonopozense, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, stem and leaves of Saccharum officinarum with Newbouldia laevis leaves, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
sesemesa
Nicotiana tabacum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Nicotiana tabacum L.
Family :
Solanaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ulcer/sores, leaves of Nicotiana tabacum, decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
ataa/taa (Asante-Twi)
Nymphaea lotus L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Nymphaea lotus L.
Family :
Nymphaeaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(013), H(095)
Recipes :
H(013) the fresh leaves of Nymphaea lotus are ground and then applied to boils.
H(095), produces a small edible grain used as a famine food or eaten by children.
H(095), produces a small edible grain used as a famine food or eaten by children.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
kùlchí (Dagomba)
Ocimum canum Sims :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Ocimum canum Sims
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(051)
Recipes :
H(001), seeds of Ocimum canumsoaked and infusion applied to eyes to treat eye problems
H(051) paludism, boil whole plant of Ocimum canum with leaves of Azadirachta indica, Combretum ghaselensis and Mitrgyana inermis and drink.
H(051) paludism, boil leaves of Ocimum canum with that of Mangifera indica, Mitragyna inermis and whole plants of Indigofera indica and drink. Use also for steam baths.
H(051) paludism, boil whole plant of Ocimum canum with leaves of Azadirachta indica, Combretum ghaselensis and Mitrgyana inermis and drink.
H(051) paludism, boil leaves of Ocimum canum with that of Mangifera indica, Mitragyna inermis and whole plants of Indigofera indica and drink. Use also for steam baths.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
worobagnui (Lobi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Ocimum canum, Moringa oleifera and Aloe vera , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Sida cordata, Ocimum canum, Cymbopogon citratus, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Sida cordata, Ocimum canum, Cymbopogon citratus, décoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
akokobesa
Ocimum gratissimum L. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Ocimum gratissimum L.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(104), H(111)
Recipes :
H(013) boils, H(104) stomach ulcer, H(111) burns, leaves decoction of Ocimum gratissimum, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
nunum (Asante-Twi)
Reference HA 46
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. A. Akwetey, D. G. Achel
Title :
Ethnopharmacological use of herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria in the Dangme West District of Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 129, pp. 367- 376, (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, 3) paludism, boil about 40–60 g of leaves of Ocimum gratissimum in one litre of water and drink decoction thrice daily until recovered.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Dangme West District)
Vernacular name :
su (Adangbe)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, whole plant of Phyllanthus fraternus with leaves of Carica papaya , Persea americana, Ocimum gratissimum and Vernonia amygdalina, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Mareya micrantha, Ocimum gratissimum and Alstonia boonei; decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Jatropha curcas, Phyllanthus fraternus, Ocimum gratissimum and Citrus limon fruit, decoction, VO
H(051) paludism, leaves of Citrus aurantiifolia with Ocimum gratissimum and Terminalia catappa leaves decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Mareya micrantha, Ocimum gratissimum and Alstonia boonei; decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Jatropha curcas, Phyllanthus fraternus, Ocimum gratissimum and Citrus limon fruit, decoction, VO
H(051) paludism, leaves of Citrus aurantiifolia with Ocimum gratissimum and Terminalia catappa leaves decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
nunum
Ostryoderris stuhlmannii (Taub.) Dunn ex Harms :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ostryoderris stuhlmannii (Taub.) Dunn ex Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Xeroderris stuhlmannii (Taub.) Mendonça & Sousa
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil leaves with that of Combretum sp. and Pericopsis laxiflora, and drink as required.
Other uses: branches used for roofing
Other uses: branches used for roofing
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Pachypodanthium staudtii (Engl. & Diels) Engl. & Diels :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Pachypodanthium staudtii (Engl. & Diels) Engl. & Diels
Family :
Annonaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(046)
Recipes :
H(013) skin rashes, H(046) measles, cream with shear butter from leaves of Pachypodanthium staudtii
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
duawusa (Asante-Twi)
Parinari excelsa Sabine :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Parinari excelsa Sabine
Family :
Chrysobalanaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves or stem bark of Parinari excelsa., decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
kwaed / afamua
Parkia biglobosa ( Jacq.) R.Br. ex G. Don :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Parkia biglobosa ( Jacq.) R.Br. ex G. Don
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Parkia clappertoniana Keay
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(095), H(104)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil leaves and stem barks, and drink as required
H(095), fruit eaten raw and seed used as spice
H(104), extract of boiled stem bark, fruits and seeds used to treat stomach aches.
H(095), fruit eaten raw and seed used as spice
H(104), extract of boiled stem bark, fruits and seeds used to treat stomach aches.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
dowa (Lobi, Wale)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(004), H(095), H(104), H(113)
Recipes :
H(004), the bark of Parkia biglobosa is burnt and mixed with earthworm casts and used to smooth away scars.
H(095) the seeds are fermented and made into strongsmelling cakes sold to flavour food.
H(104) the yellow powder inside the pods is eaten as a snack and boiled up into a sweet drink and a weak solution of this is used for stomach medicine.
H(113) the bark is also soaked and the water is rubbed on the skin for ‘bone pain’ (arthritis?)
H(095) the seeds are fermented and made into strongsmelling cakes sold to flavour food.
H(104) the yellow powder inside the pods is eaten as a snack and boiled up into a sweet drink and a weak solution of this is used for stomach medicine.
H(113) the bark is also soaked and the water is rubbed on the skin for ‘bone pain’ (arthritis?)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
dòó (Dagomba)
Parquetina nigrescens (Afzel.) Bullock :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Parquetina nigrescens (Afzel.) Bullock
Family :
Apocynaceae
Synonyms :
Parquetina gabonica Baill.
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013), H(020)
Recipes :
H(004) new old wounds,H(013) boils,H(013) carbuncles, H(020) snake bites, leaves, root of Parquetina nigrescens, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
bakamo (Asante-Twi)
Paullinia pinnata L. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Paullinia pinnata L.
Family :
Sapindaceae
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil leaves and drink. Bath mornings and evenings
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
chiau (Lobi)
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction of dried roots of Paullinia pinnata, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
toa ntini
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(094), H(104)
Recipes :
H(004) new, old and chronic wounds, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) stomach ulcer, decoction of roots, leaves of Paullinia pinnata, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
toa-ntini (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Paullinia pinnata boiled:steam-bath with the hot decoction.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Paullinia pinnata poultice applied on the body
H(051) paludism, leaves of Paullinia pinnata poultice applied on the body
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
tuantini
Periploca nigrescens Afzel. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Periploca nigrescens Afzel.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Periploca nigrescens, Newbouldia laevis decoction , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
abakamo
Persea americana Mill. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Persea americana Mill.
Family :
Lauraceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Persea americana, Mangifera indica, Senna occidentalis and Moringa oleifera , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Manihot esculenta, Persea americana and Theobroma cacao; decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Manihot esculenta, Persea americana and Alstonia boonei; decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Ocimum gratissimum, Persea americana, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, whole plant of Phyllanthus fraternus with leaves of Carica papaya , Persea americana, Ocimum gratissimum and Vernonia amygdalina, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Manihot esculenta, Persea americana and Theobroma cacao; decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Manihot esculenta, Persea americana and Alstonia boonei; decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Ocimum gratissimum, Persea americana, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, whole plant of Phyllanthus fraternus with leaves of Carica papaya , Persea americana, Ocimum gratissimum and Vernonia amygdalina, décoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
paya
Petersianthus macrocarpus (P. Beauv.) Liben :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Petersianthus macrocarpus (P. Beauv.) Liben
Family :
Lecythidaceae
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, 4) paludism, decoction of dried stem of Petersianthus macrocarpus, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
esia
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) boils, decoction of leaves of Petersianthus macrocarpus, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
asia (Asante-Twi)
Phragmanthera capitata (Spreng.) Balle :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Phragmanthera capitata (Spreng.) Balle
Family :
Loranthaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Phragmanthera capitata, Tectona grandis , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Phragmanthera capitata with Cryptolepis sanguinolenta roots, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Tectona grandis, Phragmanthera capitata , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Phragmanthera capitata with Cryptolepis sanguinolenta roots, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Tectona grandis, Phragmanthera capitata , decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
nkranpan
Phyllanthus amarus Schumach. & Thonn. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Phyllanthus amarus Schumach. & Thonn.
Family :
Phyllanthaceae
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, whole plant dried of Phyllanthus amarus, decoction, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
abom egu wakyi, boma gu makyi
Reference HA 46
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. A. Akwetey, D. G. Achel
Title :
Ethnopharmacological use of herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria in the Dangme West District of Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 129, pp. 367- 376, (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, 4) paludism, boil about 50 g of the whole plant of Phyllanthus amarus in one litre of water and drink a cupful of decoction three times daily after meals until recovered. Children should take half of the dose. Sweeten with honey or sugar if desired. The decoction may cause dizziness.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Dangme West District)
Vernacular name :
oobi okpabi (Adangbe)
Phyllanthus fraternus G.L. Websterb :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Phyllanthus fraternus G.L. Websterb
Family :
Phyllanthaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, whole plant of Phyllanthus fraternus boiled with Cymbopogon citratus leaves in strained corn of Zea mays dough liquid., décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, whole plant of Phyllanthus fraternus with leaves of Carica papaya , Persea americana, Ocimum gratissimum and Vernonia amygdalina, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Amphimas pterocarpoides, Phyllanthus fraternus leaves,VO. or used as enema.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Albizia ferruginea, Phyllanthus fraternus and Cymbopogon citratus; decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves or fruit peels of Ananas comosus with Phyllanthus fraternus and Theobroma cacao leaves., decoction, VO
H(051) paludism, stem bark of Bombax buonopozense with Phyllanthus fraternus leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cola nitida, Polyalthia longifolia , Phyllanthus fraternus , décoction, VO.for three days.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Jatropha curcas, Phyllanthus fraternus , Ocimum gratissimum and Citrus limon fruit, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, petiole of Musa sapientum with Phyllanthus fraternus and Vernonia amygdalina leaves, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, whole plant of Phyllanthus fraternus with leaves of Carica papaya , Persea americana, Ocimum gratissimum and Vernonia amygdalina, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Amphimas pterocarpoides, Phyllanthus fraternus leaves,VO. or used as enema.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Albizia ferruginea, Phyllanthus fraternus and Cymbopogon citratus; decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves or fruit peels of Ananas comosus with Phyllanthus fraternus and Theobroma cacao leaves., decoction, VO
H(051) paludism, stem bark of Bombax buonopozense with Phyllanthus fraternus leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cola nitida, Polyalthia longifolia , Phyllanthus fraternus , décoction, VO.for three days.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Jatropha curcas, Phyllanthus fraternus , Ocimum gratissimum and Citrus limon fruit, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, petiole of Musa sapientum with Phyllanthus fraternus and Vernonia amygdalina leaves, décoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
bɔ womma guwakyiWPf,
Phyllanthus muellerianus (Kuntze) Exell :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Phyllanthus muellerianus (Kuntze) Exell
Family :
Phyllanthaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) new, old, deep and chronic wounds, leaves of Phyllanthus muellerianus, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
awob (Asante-Twi)
Phyllanthus urinaria L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Phyllanthus urinaria L.
Family :
Phyllanthaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic wounds, leaves of Phyllanthus urinaria, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
bowomaguwokyi (Asante-Twi)
Physalis angulata L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Physalis angulata L.
Family :
Solanaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic wound, leaves of Physalis angulata, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
totɔtotɔ (Asante-Twi)
Picralima nitida (Stapf) T. Durand & H. Durand :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Picralima nitida (Stapf) T. Durand & H. Durand
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, both fruit, stem, root of Picralima nitida, decoction , VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
akuama
Piper guineense Schumach. & Thonn. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Piper guineense Schumach. & Thonn.
Family :
Piperaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ulcer/sores, dried fruits, RNS., enema
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
sorowisa (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, seeds of Piper guineense crushed with Microdesmis puberula leaves and Zingiber officinale rhizome, strained and used as enema
H(051) paludism, leaves of Mimosa pudica ground with Zingiber officinale rhizome and Piper guineense seeds, strained and used as enema.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Mimosa pudica ground with Zingiber officinale rhizome and Piper guineense seeds, strained and used as enema.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
soro wisa
Piper umbellatum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Piper umbellatum L.
Family :
Piperaceae
Synonyms :
Piper subpeltatum Willd.
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(111)
Recipes :
H(111) burns, leaves of Piper umbellatum, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
mumuaha (Asante-Twi)
Polyalthia longifolia (Sonn.) Thwaites :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Polyalthia longifolia (Sonn.) Thwaites
Family :
Annonaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, fruits or leaves of Clausena anisata with Polyalthia longifolia, Terminalia catappa and Chromolaena odorata leaves., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cola nitida, Polyalthia longifolia, Phyllanthus fraternus, décoction, VO.for three days.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Polyalthia longifolia , Azadirachta indica , decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Bambusa vulgaris, Polyalthia longifolia, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Dioscorea dumetorum , Polyalthia longifolia, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cola nitida, Polyalthia longifolia, Phyllanthus fraternus, décoction, VO.for three days.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Polyalthia longifolia , Azadirachta indica , decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Bambusa vulgaris, Polyalthia longifolia, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Dioscorea dumetorum , Polyalthia longifolia, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
weepingwillow
Portulaca oleracea L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Portulaca oleracea L.
Family :
Portulacaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) boils, poultice of leaves of Portulaca oleracea
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
adwera (Asante-Twi)
Portulaca oleracea L.var. sativa DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Portulaca oleracea L.var. sativa DC.
Family :
Portulacaceae
Reference HA 0k
Author(s) :
Abbiw, D.K.
Title :
Misuses and abuses in self-medication with medicinal plants: the case of Erythrophleum in Ghana, 714 -718, (1996)
The Biodiversity of African Plants.Proceedings14 th AETFATCongress.Wageningen, The Netherlands, 22 - 27 augustus 1994.
Edited by J.G. van der Maesen, X.M. van der Burgt & J.M. van Medenbach de Rooy.Kluwer Academic Publishers, 861 p., (1996)
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013), pounded leaves, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Pseudocedrela kotschyi (Schweinf.) Harms :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Pseudocedrela kotschyi (Schweinf.) Harms
Family :
Meliaceae
Synonyms :
Cedrela kotschyi Schweinf.
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(108)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil twigs and leaves, and drink as required
H(108), extracts from boiled stem bark used to treat stomach aches
timber used for building
H(108), extracts from boiled stem bark used to treat stomach aches
timber used for building
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
kpela (Lobi, Wale)
Psidium guajava L. :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Psidium guajava L.
Family :
Myrtaceae
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction of dried leaves of Psidium guajava, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
guava
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic wounds, leaces of Psidium guajava, decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
gua (Guava) (Asante-Twi)
Reference HA 46
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. A. Akwetey, D. G. Achel
Title :
Ethnopharmacological use of herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria in the Dangme West District of Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 129, pp. 367- 376, (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, 5) paludism, boil leaves of Psidium guajava with cut fruits of Citrus aurantifolia and drink one cupful of decoction twice daily.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Dangme West District)
Vernacular name :
goa (Adangbe)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095), fruit of Psidium guajava, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
gwávà (Dagomba)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Psidium guajava boiledwith Newbouldia laevis leaves and added with fruits juice of Citrus aurantiifolia, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Solanum tuberosum, Tridax procumbens and Psidium guajava, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Spathodea campanulata , Psidium guajava and Combretum smeathmanni, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Solanum tuberosum, Tridax procumbens and Psidium guajava, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Spathodea campanulata , Psidium guajava and Combretum smeathmanni, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
guava
Psydrax subcordata (DC.) Bridson :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Psydrax subcordata (DC.) Bridson
Family :
Rubiaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(094), H(104)
Recipes :
H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) stomach ulcer, stem bark of Psydrax subcordata, decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
ntatiadupon (Asante-Twi)
Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boils leaves of Pterocarpus erinaceus with leaves of Afzelia africana. Drink and use for steam baths
Other uses: branches used for fuel wood
Other uses: branches used for fuel wood
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
pulinyie (Wale)
Reference VA 33
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279, ( 2005)
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
V(095), leaves used to feed livestock
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
pulinyie (Wale)
Pterygota macrocarpa K. Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Pterygota macrocarpa K. Schum.
Family :
Sterculiaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Pterygota macrocarpa, Tectona grandis and Lantana camara, décoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
kyerere
Pupalia lappacea (L.) Juss. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Pupalia lappacea (L.) Juss.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Achyranthes atropurpurea Lam.
,
Pupalia atropurpurea (Lam.) Moq.
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(004) new wounds,H(013) boils, leaves of Pupalia lappacea, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
aposompo (Asante-Twi)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) the leaves of Pupalia lappacea are used as medicine for diarrhoea.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
ŋònsúrí (Dagomba)
Pycnanthus angolensis (Welw.) Warb. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Pycnanthus angolensis (Welw.) Warb.
Family :
Myristicaceae
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction of dried stems of Pycnanthus angolensis, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
otie
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(094), H(104)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic wounds, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) stomach ulcer, stem bark, leaves of Pycnanthus angolensis, decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
otie (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Pycnanthus angolensis, Rauvolfia vomitoria and Mangifera indica, décoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
otie
Rauvolfia vomitoria Afzel. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Rauvolfia vomitoria Afzel.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(094)
Recipes :
H(094) haemorrhoids, root of Rauwolfia vomitoria, decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
kakapenpen (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Alchornea cordifolia Rauvolfia vomitoria and Lantana camara, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Rauvolfia vomitoria, Albizia zygia and Lantana camara, decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Pycnanthus angolensis, Rauvolfia vomitoria and Mangifera indica, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Rauvolfia vomitoria, Albizia zygia and Lantana camara, decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Pycnanthus angolensis, Rauvolfia vomitoria and Mangifera indica, décoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
kakapenpen
Ricinodendron heudelotii (Baill.) Pierre ex Heckel :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ricinodendron heudelotii (Baill.) Pierre ex Heckel
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach sores, stem bark of Ricinodendron heudelotii, decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
Nwama (Asante-Twi)
Ricinus communis L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ricinus communis L.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, squeeze leaves in a pot to ferment. Bath with fermented solution. Other uses: planted as a hedge
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
beton (Lobi)
Saccharum officinarum L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Saccharum officinarum L.
Family :
Poaceae
Reference HA 46
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. A. Akwetey, D. G. Achel
Title :
Ethnopharmacological use of herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria in the Dangme West District of Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 129, pp. 367- 376, (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, 3) paludism, boil stems of Saccharum officinarum with fruit peels of Ananas comosus and leaves of Azadirachta indica and drink one cupful of decoction thrice daily.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Dangme West District)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, stem and leaves of Saccharum officinarum with Newbouldia laevis leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fruits of Solanum torvum with Mangifera indica stem bark and Saccharum officinarum stem, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fruits of Solanum torvum with Mangifera indica stem bark and Saccharum officinarum stem, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
ahwedeε
Sacciolepis africana C.E. Hubb. & Snowden :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Sacciolepis africana C.E. Hubb. & Snowden
Family :
Poaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
Vb(095) plant of Cineraria deltoidea eaten by cows
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
lòòzúlí (Dagomba)
Schwenckia americana L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Schwenckia americana L.
Family :
Solanaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(020)
Recipes :
H(020) snake bites, H(004) chronic and new wounds, powder of leaves of Schwenchia americana , poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
agyennyensu (Asante-Twi)
Secamone afzelii (Schult.) K. Schum. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Secamone afzelii (Schult.) K. Schum.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013), H(020)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic wounds,H(013) skin tumor, H(020) bites, aerial parts of Secamone afzelii, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
kwantemaa (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, aerial part of Secamone afzelii with Spathodea campanulata stem bark, decoction , VO
H(051) paludism, aerial part of Secamone afzelii with Mangifera indica and Senna occidentalis leaves. , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, aerial part of Secamone afzelii with Ficus spp., decoction + saltpetre., VO.
H(051) paludism, aerial part of Secamone afzelii with Mangifera indica and Senna occidentalis leaves. , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, aerial part of Secamone afzelii with Ficus spp., decoction + saltpetre., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
kwatemaa
Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen.
Family :
Polygalaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(137)
Recipes :
H(137) the leaves of Spondias monbin together with Securidaca longepedunculata are soaked for an inahlation taken for seven days to cure ‘whole-body’ pain.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
kpalga (Dagomba)
Securinega virosa (Roxb. ex Willd.) Baill. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Securinega virosa (Roxb. ex Willd.) Baill.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HA 46
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. A. Akwetey, D. G. Achel
Title :
Ethnopharmacological use of herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria in the Dangme West District of Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 129, pp. 367- 376, (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, 5) paludism, boil whole plants of Securinega virosa with leaves of Morinda lucida and drink decoction as desired until recovered.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Dangme West District)
Vernacular name :
asre (Adangbe)
Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(104), H(139)
Recipes :
H(104), H(139), the oily tuberof Sesbania sesban is boiled up to make medicine for waist pains and impotence.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
tìŋkpám (Dagomba)
Sida acuta Burm. f. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Sida acuta Burm. f.
Family :
Malvaceae
Synonyms :
Sida carpinifolia L.f.
,
Sida stipulata Cav.
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) new and old wounds leaves of Sida acuta, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
tweta (Asante-Twi)
Sida cordata (Burm.f.) Borss. Waalk. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Sida cordata (Burm.f.) Borss. Waalk.
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Sida cordata, Ocimum canum, Cymbopogon citratus, décoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
tentene
Sida cordifolia L. var. cordifolia :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Sida cordifolia L. var. cordifolia
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, aerial part of Sida cordifolia, décoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
akyerekyere
Solanum torvum Sw. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Solanum torvum Sw.
Family :
Solanaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) boils, poultice of leaves of Solanum torvum
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
kwaonsusua (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Solanum torvum with sugar added after decoction VO.
H(051) paludism, fruits of Solanum torvum with Mangifera indica stem bark and Saccharum officinarum stem, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fruits of Solanum torvum with Mangifera indica stem bark and Saccharum officinarum stem, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
nsusuwa
Solanum tuberosum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Solanum tuberosum L.
Family :
Solanaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Solanum tuberosum, Tridax procumbens and Psidium guajava, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
potato
Spathodea campanulata P. Beauv. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Spathodea campanulata P. Beauv.
Family :
Bignoniaceae
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction of dried stem and root of Spathodea campanulata, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
kookoo nisua
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(094), H(104)
Recipes :
H(013) skin rashes, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) stomach ulcer, decoction of leaves, stem bark of Spathodea campanulata
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
kuokuonesuo (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, stem bark of Spathodea campanulata with Senna alata leaves and of C.aurantifolia fruits, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Spathodea campanulata, Psidium guajava and Combretum smeathmannii, decoction, VO
H(051) paludism, aerial part of Secamone afzelii with Spathodea campanulata stem bark, decoction , VO
H(051) paludism, fruits of Clausena anisata with Spondias mombin and Spathodea campanulata, leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Spathodea campanulata, Psidium guajava and Combretum smeathmannii, decoction, VO
H(051) paludism, aerial part of Secamone afzelii with Spathodea campanulata stem bark, decoction , VO
H(051) paludism, fruits of Clausena anisata with Spondias mombin and Spathodea campanulata, leaves, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
akuakuoninsuo
Spondias mombin L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Spondias mombin L.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Synonyms :
Spondias lutea L.
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(041), H(104), H(137)
Recipes :
H(041) the bark of Spondias mombin is used in a medicine with other ingreditents to cure anthrax.
H(104) the roots of Spondias monbin are used in a decoction for stomach trouble
H(137) the leaves of Spondias monbin together with Securidaca longepedunculata are soaked for an inahlation taken for seven days to cure ‘whole-body’ pain.
H(104) the roots of Spondias monbin are used in a decoction for stomach trouble
H(137) the leaves of Spondias monbin together with Securidaca longepedunculata are soaked for an inahlation taken for seven days to cure ‘whole-body’ pain.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
mìmììŋà (Dagomba)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Spondias mombin and stem bark together with Lantana camara and Morinda lucida leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fruits of Clausena anisata with Spondias mombin andSpathodea campanulata leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fruits of Clausena anisata with Spondias mombin andSpathodea campanulata leaves, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
atoa
Sterculia setigera Del. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Sterculia setigera Del.
Family :
Sterculiaceae
Synonyms :
Sterculia tomentosa Guill. & Perr.
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil leaves and drink. Other uses: branches used for roofing
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
bulinyanie (Lobi)
Stereospermum kunthianum Cham. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Stereospermum kunthianum Cham.
Family :
Bignoniaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(10O) the roots of Stereospermum kunthianum are used to treat gonorrhoea.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
zúgúbétiâ (Dagomba)
Striga senegalensis Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Striga senegalensis Benth.
Family :
Orobanchaceae
Synonyms :
Striga hermontheca (Del.) Benth.
Reference VD 02
Author(s) :
Dalziel, J.M.
Title :
The useful plants of west tropical Africa.
The Crown Agents for the Colonies, 4, Millbank, Westminster, London, S.W.1, 612 p., (1937)
Symptoms :
V(093), V(123)
Recipes :
Vb(093), Vb(123), VO., Striga senegalensis , infusion stems, roots+ massage joints with ashes + butter of karit‚ (Butyrospermum parkii) (disease = garli)
Vb(093), Vb(123), VO., Ipomoea repens, infusion stems, roots+ massage joints with ashes + butter of karit‚ (Butyrospermum parkii) (disease = garli) + sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana+ sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana
Vb(093), Vb(123), VO., Ipomoea repens, infusion stems, roots+ massage joints with ashes + butter of karit‚ (Butyrospermum parkii) (disease = garli) + sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana+ sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Strophanthus hispidus DC. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Strophanthus hispidus DC.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(104)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic wounds, root poultice of Strophanthus hispidus
H(104) stomach ulcer, roots decoction
H(104) stomach ulcer, roots decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
omaatwa (Asante-Twi)
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(092)
Recipes :
H(092) poison, plant of Strophanthus hispidus from which arrow-poison is made.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
yábgà (Dagomba)
Strychnos spinosa Lam. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Strychnos spinosa Lam.
Family :
Strychnaceae
Synonyms :
Strychnos buettneri Gilg
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(095)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil leaves and drink. Grind twigs, add to pomade and smear on body
H(095), fruit eaten raw
H(095), fruit eaten raw
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
dajekokora (Lobi), polane (Wale)
Tamarindus indica L. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Tamarindus indica L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Tamarindus erythraea Mattei
Reference HA 0k
Author(s) :
Abbiw, D.K.
Title :
Misuses and abuses in self-medication with medicinal plants: the case of Erythrophleum in Ghana, 714 -718, (1996)
The Biodiversity of African Plants.Proceedings14 th AETFATCongress.Wageningen, The Netherlands, 22 - 27 augustus 1994.
Edited by J.G. van der Maesen, X.M. van der Burgt & J.M. van Medenbach de Rooy.Kluwer Academic Publishers, 861 p., (1996)
Symptoms :
H(166)
Recipes :
H(166), barks, chewed, VO. the juice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(095)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil leaves and stem bark, and drink.
H(095) leaves cooked with porridge to make it taste sour. Fruit eaten raw
H(095) leaves cooked with porridge to make it taste sour. Fruit eaten raw
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(006)
Recipes :
H(006) the fruits of Tamarindus indica are cured, dried and made into balls for sale, used as a purgative and for cleaning brass utensils.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
púhúgá (Dagomba)
Reference HH 17
Author(s) :
Havinga, H. R., A. Hartl, J. Putscher, S. Prehsler, C. Buchmann, C. R. Vogl
Title :
Tamarindus indica L. (Fabaceae): Patterns of use in traditional African medicine
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 127 pp. 573 - 588 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(027y)
Recipes :
H(001), dried and pounded barks of Tamarindus indica added to water for the treatment of eye inflammation
H(027y) after delivery, bitter infusion of the pods is taken after delivery (receipt Nankani (Gur) in Ghana) (Lynn, cited in Irvine, F.R., 1961.Woody Plants of Ghana with Special Reference to their Uses. Oxford University Press, London.)
H(027y) after delivery, bitter infusion of the pods is taken after delivery (receipt Nankani (Gur) in Ghana) (Lynn, cited in Irvine, F.R., 1961.Woody Plants of Ghana with Special Reference to their Uses. Oxford University Press, London.)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Tapinanthus bangwensis (Engl. & Krause) Danser :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Tapinanthus bangwensis (Engl. & Krause) Danser
Family :
Loranthaceae
Synonyms :
Loranthus bangwensis Engl. & K. Kr.
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) new and chronic wounds, leaves, stem bark of Tapinanthus bangwenis, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
nkranpan (Asante-Twi)
Tectona grandis L.f. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Tectona grandis L.f.
Family :
Verbenaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Tectona grandis, Phragmanthera capitata , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves with Tectona grandis and Azadirachta indica, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Pterygota macrocarpa, Tectona grandis and Lantana camara, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cola gigantea, Tectona grandis, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Carica papaya, Tectona grandis, Theobroma cacao, Azadirachta indica and Citrus aurantiifolia fruit decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fruit of Citrus limon with Vernonia amygdalina, Senna occidentalis and Tectona grandis leaves., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves with Tectona grandis and Azadirachta indica, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Pterygota macrocarpa, Tectona grandis and Lantana camara, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cola gigantea, Tectona grandis, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Carica papaya, Tectona grandis, Theobroma cacao, Azadirachta indica and Citrus aurantiifolia fruit decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fruit of Citrus limon with Vernonia amygdalina, Senna occidentalis and Tectona grandis leaves., decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
teak
Tephrosia pumila (Lam. ) Persoon :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Tephrosia pumila (Lam. ) Persoon
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Tephrosia purpurea L. Persoon
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
V(095) the leaves of Tephrosia purpurea are fed to goats and sheep.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
bàŋlàɣú (Dagomba)
Tephrosia vogelii Hook. f. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Tephrosia vogelii Hook. f.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
V(092)
Recipes :
V(092) shrub used to poison fish
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
bìm (Dagomba)
Terminalia avicennioides Guill. & Perr. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Terminalia avicennioides Guill. & Perr.
Family :
Combretaceae
Synonyms :
Terminalia dictyoneura Diels
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008), the leaves of Anogeissus leiocarpus, together with Terminalia avicennioidesare used to treat diarrhoea
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
korli (Dagomba)
Terminalia catappa L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Terminalia catappa L.
Family :
Combretaceae
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, dried stem of Terminalia catappa, decoction, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
abrofo-nkate
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Terminalia catappa with Alstonia boonei, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Terminalia catappa with Alstonia boonei, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Dioscorea dumetorum ,Terminalia catappa and Senna alata, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cymbopogon citratus, Terminalia catappa, Newbouldia laevis and Bombax buonopozense, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Citrus aurantiifolia with Ocimum gratissimum and Terminalia catappa leaves decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fruits or leaves of Clausena anisata with Polyalthia longifolia, Terminalia catappa and Chromolaena odorata leaves., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Terminalia catappa with Alstonia boonei, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Dioscorea dumetorum ,Terminalia catappa and Senna alata, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cymbopogon citratus, Terminalia catappa, Newbouldia laevis and Bombax buonopozense, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Citrus aurantiifolia with Ocimum gratissimum and Terminalia catappa leaves decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fruits or leaves of Clausena anisata with Polyalthia longifolia, Terminalia catappa and Chromolaena odorata leaves., decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
abrofo nkateε
Terminalia glaucescens Planch. ex Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Terminalia glaucescens Planch. ex Benth.
Family :
Combretaceae
Synonyms :
Terminalia schimperiana Hochst.
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008), the leaves of Anogeissus leiocarpus, together with Terminalia glaucescens are used to treat diarrhoea
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
korli (Dagomba)
Terminalia ivorensis A.Chev. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Terminalia ivorensis A.Chev.
Family :
Combretaceae
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism,dried stem of Terminalia ivorensis, decoction, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
amre, emre
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(094), H(104), H(111)
Recipes :
H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) stomach ulcer, H(111) burns, stem bark decoction of Terminalia ivorensis
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
emire (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Euphorbia hirta,Terminalia ivorensis leaves and stem bark., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves and stem bark of Terminalia ivorensis together with Erythrina mildbraediii leaves, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves and stem bark of Terminalia ivorensis together with Erythrina mildbraediii leaves, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
emire
Tetrapleura tetraptera (Schumach. & Thonn.) Taub. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Tetrapleura tetraptera (Schumach. & Thonn.) Taub.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction of dried stems of Tetrapleura tetraptera, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
prekese abana
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, chopped stem bark of Tetrapleura tetraptera, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Tetrapleura tetraptera, Clausena anisata , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fruits of Tetrapleura tetraptera with Azadirachta indica leaves., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cyclosorus afer, Senna alata, Tetrapleura tetraptera and Thaumatococcus daniellii, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Mangifera indica, Senna alata and Tetrapleura tetraptera, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Senna occidentalis, Thaumatococcus daniellii, Tetrapleura tetraptera and Cyathula prostrata , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Thaumatococcus daniellii, Senna alata, Tetrapleura tetraptera and Cyathula prostrata , décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Tetrapleura tetraptera with fruits of Azadirachta indica , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Tetrapleura tetraptera, Clausena anisata , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fruits of Tetrapleura tetraptera with Azadirachta indica leaves., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cyclosorus afer, Senna alata, Tetrapleura tetraptera and Thaumatococcus daniellii, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Mangifera indica, Senna alata and Tetrapleura tetraptera, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Senna occidentalis, Thaumatococcus daniellii, Tetrapleura tetraptera and Cyathula prostrata , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Thaumatococcus daniellii, Senna alata, Tetrapleura tetraptera and Cyathula prostrata , décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Tetrapleura tetraptera with fruits of Azadirachta indica , decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
prekesε
Thaumatococcus daniellii (Bennet) Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Thaumatococcus daniellii (Bennet) Benth.
Family :
Marantaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Thaumatococcus daniellii, Senna alata, Tetrapleura tetraptera and Cyathula prostrata , décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Senna occidentalis, Thaumatococcus danielli, Tetrapleura tetraptera and Cyathula prostrata , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cyclosorus afer, Senna alata, Tetrapleura tetraptera and Thaumatococcus danielli, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Senna occidentalis, Thaumatococcus danielli, Tetrapleura tetraptera and Cyathula prostrata , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cyclosorus afer, Senna alata, Tetrapleura tetraptera and Thaumatococcus danielli, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
aworomo
Theobroma cacao L. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Theobroma cacao L.
Family :
Sterculiaceae
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction of both leaves ov Theobroma cacao, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
cocoa
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) deep wounds, poultice of leaves of Theobroma cacao
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
kokoo (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Theobroma cacao, Bambusa vulgaris, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Manihot esculenta, Persea americana and Theobroma cacao; decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Carica papaya, Tectona grandis, Theobroma cacao, Azadirachta indica and Citrus aurantiifolia fruit., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fresh leaves of Bidens pilosa with dried Theobroma cacao leaves., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves or fruit peels of Ananas comosus with Phyllanthus fraternus and Theobroma cacao leaves., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Manihot esculenta, Persea americana and Theobroma cacao; decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Carica papaya, Tectona grandis, Theobroma cacao, Azadirachta indica and Citrus aurantiifolia fruit., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fresh leaves of Bidens pilosa with dried Theobroma cacao leaves., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves or fruit peels of Ananas comosus with Phyllanthus fraternus and Theobroma cacao leaves., decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
koko
Trema orientalis (L.) Blume :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Trema orientalis (L.) Blume
Family :
Ulmaceae
Synonyms :
Sponia orientalis var. affinis (Planch.) Baker
,
Trema guineensis (Schum. & Thonn. ) Ficalho
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Trema orientalis, Ficus exasperata, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Ficus sycomorus, Trema orientalis, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Ficus sycomorus, Trema orientalis, décoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
sesea
Trichilia monadelpha (Thonn.) J.J.de Wilde :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Trichilia monadelpha (Thonn.) J.J.de Wilde
Family :
Meliaceae
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, dried stem of Trichilia monadelpha, decoctiojn, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
tandro
Tridax procumbens L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Tridax procumbens L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
V(095) eaten by animals.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
àlúúrà (Dagomba)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, fresh leaves of Tridax procumbens, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fresh leaves of Justicia carnea with Tridax procumbens and Chromolaena odorata.decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Launaea taraxacifolia, Chromolaena odorata and Tridax procumbens, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Citrus aurantiifolia with Jatropha curcas and Tridax procumbens leaves, added with juice of the fruit., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Solanum tuberosum, Tridax procumbens and Psidium guajava L., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fresh leaves of Justicia carnea with Tridax procumbens and Chromolaena odorata.decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Launaea taraxacifolia, Chromolaena odorata and Tridax procumbens, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Citrus aurantiifolia with Jatropha curcas and Tridax procumbens leaves, added with juice of the fruit., decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Solanum tuberosum, Tridax procumbens and Psidium guajava L., decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
nantwibini
Triplochiton scleroxylon K.Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Triplochiton scleroxylon K.Schum.
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(094), H(104), H(111)
Recipes :
H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) stomach ulcer, H(111) burns, decoction of the powder of stem bark of Triplochiton scleroxylon
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
wawa (Asante-Twi)
Uapaca guineensis Müll. Arg. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Uapaca guineensis Müll. Arg.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, seven crushed seeds of Afrostyrax lepidophyllus with Uapaca guineensis stem bark,steepe in hot water,VO..
H(051) paludism, dried stem bark of Uapaca guineensis crushed, added with seven Aframomum melegueta seeds, steeped in hot water.
H(051) paludism, dried stem bark of Uapaca guineensis crushed, added with seven Aframomum melegueta seeds, steeped in hot water.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
kontan
Uvaria mocoli De Wild. & T.Durand :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Uvaria mocoli De Wild. & T.Durand
Family :
Annonaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(182)
Recipes :
H(182) shingles, leaves of Uvaria mocoli in poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
praduro (Asante-Twi)
Vernonia amygdalina Delile :
6 reference(s)
Official name :
Vernonia amygdalina Delile
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Vernonia senegalensis A. Chev.
,
Gymnanthemum amygdalinum (Delile) Sch. Bip. Ex Walp.
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boil leaves in a maize dough solution (‘Konbire’ in Lobi) and drink
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
jankpantire (Lobi)
Reference HA 33b
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. Oppong-Mensah
Title :
Traditional antimalarial phytotherapy remedies in herbal markets in southern Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 126, pp. 492 - 499 ( 2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction of dried leaves of Vernonia amygdalina, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (southern region)
Vernacular name :
awonoo
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ulcer/sores, leaves decoction of Vernonia amygdalina, enema
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
odwono (Asante-Twi)
Reference HA 46
Author(s) :
Asase, A., G. A. Akwetey, D. G. Achel
Title :
Ethnopharmacological use of herbal remedies for the treatment of malaria in the Dangme West District of Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 129, pp. 367- 376, (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051, 9) paludism, boil about 50 g of the fresh leaves of Vernonia amygdalina in one litre of water and drink one cupful three times daily. Children should take half of the dosage. Alternatively, mash the leaves and drink the infusion as required.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Dangme West District)
Vernacular name :
shawka (Adangbe)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, dried leaves of Amaranthus spinosus of Zingiber officinale, Vernonia amygdalina and seeds of Xylopia aethiopica, decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, steeped Allium cepa with Ananas comosus leaves and peel, and Vernonia amygdalina leaves and drink as required.
H(051) paludism, bulb of Allium sativum with Phyllanthus fraternus, Ananas comosus peel and Vernonia amygdalina leaves.
H(051) paludism,stem of Vernonia amygdalina chewed, swallowing the liquid.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Vernonia amygdalina steeped in water with Allium sativum bulb.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Ageratum conyzoides with Vernonia amygdalina, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fruit of Citrus limon with Vernonia amygdalina, Senna occidentalis and Tectona grandis leaves., decoction, VO
H(051) paludism, petiole of Musa ×sapientum with Phyllanthus fraternus and Vernonia amygdalina leaves, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, petiole of Musa ×paradisiaca with Phyllanthus fraternus and Gynanthemum amygdalinum leaves, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism,whole plant of Phyllanthus fraternus with Carica papaya , Persea americana, Ocimum gratissimum and Vernonia amygdalina leaves, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, steeped Allium cepa with Ananas comosus leaves and peel, and Vernonia amygdalina leaves and drink as required.
H(051) paludism, bulb of Allium sativum with Phyllanthus fraternus, Ananas comosus peel and Vernonia amygdalina leaves.
H(051) paludism,stem of Vernonia amygdalina chewed, swallowing the liquid.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Vernonia amygdalina steeped in water with Allium sativum bulb.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Ageratum conyzoides with Vernonia amygdalina, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, fruit of Citrus limon with Vernonia amygdalina, Senna occidentalis and Tectona grandis leaves., decoction, VO
H(051) paludism, petiole of Musa ×sapientum with Phyllanthus fraternus and Vernonia amygdalina leaves, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, petiole of Musa ×paradisiaca with Phyllanthus fraternus and Gynanthemum amygdalinum leaves, décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism,whole plant of Phyllanthus fraternus with Carica papaya , Persea americana, Ocimum gratissimum and Vernonia amygdalina leaves, décoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
awonwono
Reference VD 02
Author(s) :
Dalziel, J.M.
Title :
The useful plants of west tropical Africa.
The Crown Agents for the Colonies, 4, Millbank, Westminster, London, S.W.1, 612 p., (1937)
Symptoms :
V(068), V(091), V(108)
Recipes :
Veq(068),VO., pounded leaves in H2O, RNS. (Nigeria)
Veq(091),VO., pounded leaves in H2O+ bran + rock salt, RNS., (Nigeria)
Veq(108),VO., pounded leaves in H2O, RNS. , (Ghana)
Veq(091),VO., pounded leaves in H2O+ bran + rock salt, RNS., (Nigeria)
Veq(108),VO., pounded leaves in H2O, RNS. , (Ghana)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria, Ghana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Vernonia guineensis Benth. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Vernonia guineensis Benth.
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Baccharoides guineensis (Benth.) H. Rob.
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139), Vernonia guineensis, plant with many bulbs used as an aphrodisiac
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
nyèrkóbgà (Dagomba)
Reference VD 02
Author(s) :
Dalziel, J.M.
Title :
The useful plants of west tropical Africa.
The Crown Agents for the Colonies, 4, Millbank, Westminster, London, S.W.1, 612 p., (1937)
Symptoms :
V(093), V(123)
Recipes :
Vb(093), Vb(123), VO., Vernonia guineensis , infusion stems, roots+ massage joints with ashes + butter of karit‚ (Butyrospermum parkii) (disease = garli)
Vb(093), Vb(123), VO., Ipomoea repens, infusion stems, roots+ massage joints with ashes + butter of karit‚ (Butyrospermum parkii) (disease = garli) + sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana+ sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana
Vb(093), Vb(123), VO., Ipomoea repens, infusion stems, roots+ massage joints with ashes + butter of karit‚ (Butyrospermum parkii) (disease = garli) + sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana+ sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Vetiveria nigritana (Benth.) Stapf :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Vetiveria nigritana (Benth.) Stapf
Family :
Poaceae
Reference VD 02
Author(s) :
Dalziel, J.M.
Title :
The useful plants of west tropical Africa.
The Crown Agents for the Colonies, 4, Millbank, Westminster, London, S.W.1, 612 p., (1937)
Symptoms :
V(093), V(123)
Recipes :
Vb(093), Vb(123), VO., Vetiveria nigritana , infusion stems, roots+ massage joints with ashes + butter of karit‚ (Butyrospermum parkii) (disease = garli)
Vb(093), Vb(123), VO., Ipomoea repens, infusion stems, roots+ massage joints with ashes + butter of karit‚ (Butyrospermum parkii) (disease = garli) + sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana+ sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana
Vb(093), Vb(123), VO., Ipomoea repens, infusion stems, roots+ massage joints with ashes + butter of karit‚ (Butyrospermum parkii) (disease = garli) + sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana+ sometimes associated with Combretum dolichopetalum, Cyperus rotundus, Mitragyna stipulosa, Mucuna pruriens var. Pruriens, Striga senegalensis, Vernonia guineensis, Vetiveria nigritana
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Vitex doniana Sweet :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Vitex doniana Sweet
Family :
Verbenaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(018), H(095)
Recipes :
H(018) the bark of Vitex doniana is boiled and added to acid water from ash and rubbed on a sore head. A cure can be expected in three days.
H(095), the fruits are eaten and also boiled to make a sweet drink. The young leaves can be cooked in soup.
H(095), the fruits are eaten and also boiled to make a sweet drink. The young leaves can be cooked in soup.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
ŋàrìŋà (Dagomba)
Vitex grandifolia Gürke :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Vitex grandifolia Gürke
Family :
Verbenaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(004), H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) fruits are eaten and also boiled to make a sweet drink. The young leaves can be cooked in soup. The bark is boiled and added to acid water from ash and rubbed on a sore head. A cure can be expected in three days.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
ŋàrìŋà (Dagomba)
Voacanga africana Stapf :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Voacanga africana Stapf
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) new old wounds decoction of stem bark of Voacanga africana
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
paaku (Asante-Twi)
Waltheria indica L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Waltheria indica L.
Family :
Sterculiaceae
Synonyms :
Waltheria americana L.
Reference HA 0k
Author(s) :
Abbiw, D.K.
Title :
Misuses and abuses in self-medication with medicinal plants: the case of Erythrophleum in Ghana, 714 -718, (1996)
The Biodiversity of African Plants.Proceedings14 th AETFATCongress.Wageningen, The Netherlands, 22 - 27 augustus 1994.
Edited by J.G. van der Maesen, X.M. van der Burgt & J.M. van Medenbach de Rooy.Kluwer Academic Publishers, 861 p., (1996)
Symptoms :
H(103)
Recipes :
H(103), roots, chewed, VO. the juice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(095), H(202)
Recipes :
H(095) shrub whose roots are used as chewsticks and H(202) which make the teeth red
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
bùdùnì (Dagomba)
Ximenia americana L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ximenia americana L.
Family :
Olacaceae
Reference HB 43
Author(s) :
Blench, R.
Title :
Dagomba plant names (Preliminary circulation draft) Published on WWW. (2006)
http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnoscience%20data/Dagbani%20plant%20names.pdf
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) fruits of Ximenia americana, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Northern region)
Vernacular name :
lìlíŋga (Dagomba)
Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A. Rich. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A. Rich.
Family :
Annonaceae
Synonyms :
Uvaria aethiopica Guil. et Pers.
Reference HA 31
Author(s) :
Ameyaw Y., F. A. Aboagye, A. A. Appiah and H. R. Blagogee
Title :
Quality and harvesting specifications of some medicinal plant set up by some herrbalists in the eastern region of Ghana
Leaflets Journal on WWW : http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/eghana.htm
Symptoms :
H(075), H(091), H(113)
Recipes :
H(075), H(091), H(113), the dried ripe mature fruits plus other plant materials are used to prepare an oitment for rheumatoid arthritis, joint pains and a decoction for anaemia and anorexia.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
hwenteaa, hwentia, soo, ezinli, tsuo, kimba
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic wounds, fruits of Xylopia aethiopica in powder, in an poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
hwentia (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, dried leaves of Amaranthus spinosus of Zingiber officinale, Vernonia amygdalina and seeds of Xylopia aethiopica, decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, dried leaves of Senna alata, Xylopia aethiopica, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, dried seeds of Xylopia aethiopica with driedCarica papaya leaves, decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, dried seeds of Xylopia aethiopica with Mangifera indica stem bark, decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, dried leaves of Senna alata, Xylopia aethiopica, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, dried seeds of Xylopia aethiopica with driedCarica papaya leaves, decoction , VO.
H(051) paludism, dried seeds of Xylopia aethiopica with Mangifera indica stem bark, decoction , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
hwentia
Zanthoxylum gilletii (De Wild.) P. G. Waterman :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Zanthoxylum gilletii (De Wild.) P. G. Waterman
Family :
Rutaceae
Synonyms :
Fagara macrophylla (Oliv.) Engl.
,
Fagara macrophylla (Oliv.) Engl. var. preussi Engl
,
Fagara inaequalis Engl.
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ulcer/sores, stem bark of Zanthoxylum gilletii, decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
okuo (Asante-Twi)
Zanthoxylum leprieurii Guill. & Perr. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Zanthoxylum leprieurii Guill. & Perr.
Family :
Rutaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ulcer/sores, stem bark of Zanthoxylum leprieurii , decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
oyaa (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves or stem bark of Zanthoxylum leprieurii with Khaya spp. stem bark, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Lantana camara, Zanthoxylum leprieurii , decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Lantana camara, Zanthoxylum leprieurii , decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
oyaa
Zea mays L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Zea mays L.
Family :
Poaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) boils, carbuncles, powder fruits, leaves of Zea mays, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
aburo (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Moringa oleifera boiled in strained corn of Zea mays dough liquid
H(051) paludism, leaves of Grossera vigne boiled with the filtrate from strained corn of Zea mays dough
H(051) paludism, leaves of Dioscorea dumetorum boiled in strained corn of corn of Zea mays dough liquid.
H(051) paludism, whole plant of Phyllanthus fraternus boiled with Cymbopogon citratus leaves in strained corn of Zea mays dough liquid., décoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Grossera vigne boiled with the filtrate from strained corn of Zea mays dough
H(051) paludism, leaves of Dioscorea dumetorum boiled in strained corn of corn of Zea mays dough liquid.
H(051) paludism, whole plant of Phyllanthus fraternus boiled with Cymbopogon citratus leaves in strained corn of Zea mays dough liquid., décoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Zingiber officinale Roscoe :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Zingiber officinale Roscoe
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic wounds,H(013) boils, rhizome of Zingiber officinale, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
akakaduro (Asante-Twi)
Reference HK 70
Author(s) :
Komlaga, G., C.Agyare, R. Akosua Dickson, M. L. Kwao Mensah, K. Annan, P.M. Loiseau, P.Champy
Title :
Medicinal plants and finished marketed herbal products used in the treatment of malaria in the Ashanti region, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 333–346, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, dried leaves of Amaranthus spinosus of Zingiber officinale, Vernonia amygdalina and seeds of Xylopia aethiopica, decoction , VO.
(051) paludism, stem bark of Gomphrena celosioides steeped in water with crushed rhizome of Zingiber officinale, used as enema.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Mimosa pudica ground with Zingiber officinale rhizome and Piper guineense seeds, strained and used as enema.
H(051) paludism, rhizome of Zingiber officinale with Carica papaya leaves and Mangifera indica stem bark, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, roots of Musa ×paradisiaca steeped in water with Zingiber officinale rhizome, used as enema
H(051) paludism, seeds of Piper guineense crushed with Microdesmis puberula leaves and Zingiber officinale rhizome, strained and used as enema
(051) paludism, stem bark of Gomphrena celosioides steeped in water with crushed rhizome of Zingiber officinale, used as enema.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Mimosa pudica ground with Zingiber officinale rhizome and Piper guineense seeds, strained and used as enema.
H(051) paludism, rhizome of Zingiber officinale with Carica papaya leaves and Mangifera indica stem bark, decoction, VO.
H(051) paludism, roots of Musa ×paradisiaca steeped in water with Zingiber officinale rhizome, used as enema
H(051) paludism, seeds of Piper guineense crushed with Microdesmis puberula leaves and Zingiber officinale rhizome, strained and used as enema
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ghana (Ashanti region)
Vernacular name :
akakaduro