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44 plants found in 6 reference(s)
Abrus precatorius L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) cough (chifuwa), grind roots of Abrus precatorius, add water and drink infusion
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
musiye apite
Adansonia digitata L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Adansonia digitata L.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Synonyms :
Adansonia sphaerocarpa A.Chev.
Reference VA 03
Author(s) :
Ake-Assi, Y.A.
Title :
Contribution au recensement des espèces végétales utilisées traditionnellement sur le plan zootechnique et vétérinaire en Afrique de l'Ouest.
Thèse de doctorat (Sc. Vétérinaires), Lyon, Université Claude Bernard, 220 p., (1992)
Symptoms :
V(004), V(045), V(093)
Recipes :
V(004), repulsive insects in kraal, pulp, fumigation
V(045), powders outside fruit + gum, cicatrizing, and astringent
V(093), seedes antidote of the stophantine, poison arrow
V(045), powders outside fruit + gum, cicatrizing, and astringent
V(093), seedes antidote of the stophantine, poison arrow
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi
Vernacular name :
Bu ba (Dioula); Boki (Malinké); Frondo (Baoulé); Ngigué (Sénoufo); Zizon (Fon); Toéga (Mossi), Baobab (Fr)
Aloe nuttii Baker :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe nuttii Baker
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference VK 27
Author(s) :
Kambewa, B.M.D., M.W. Mfitilodze, K. Hüttner, C.B.A. Wollny, R.K.D. Phoya
Title :
The use of indigenous veterinary remedies in Malawi. Ethnoveterinary medicine. Alternatives for livestock development.
Proceedings of an international conference held in Pune, India, 4 - 6 november 1997.BAIF Development research foundation, Pune, India, 60 - 66, (1999)
Symptoms :
Recipes :
Vb(022) dystocia, Vb(068), Vv(068) vermifuge, Vv(105), ONS of Aloe nuttii ., RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi
Vernacular name :
not registered
Apodytes dimidiata E. Mey. Ex Arn. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Apodytes dimidiata E. Mey. Ex Arn.
Family :
Icacinaceae
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(027z), H(027y)
Recipes :
H(027z) plant used for pregnancy-related cases as H(027y) a cure for post maturity, leaves and roots of Apodytes dimidiata pound, add water and drink infusion
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
mzaza
Azadirachta indica A. Juss. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.
Family :
Meliaceae
Synonyms :
Melia azadirachta L.
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(091)
Recipes :
H(091) anaemia (kusowa magazi), infusion of leaves of Azedaracht indica
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
neem
Bauhinia petersiana Bolle :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bauhinia petersiana Bolle
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(027), H(027z)
Recipes :
H(027z) plant used for pregnancy-related cases as H(027) to prevent miscarriage, stem bark of Bauhinia petersiana weared around waist
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
muimiko
Breonadia microcephala (Delile) Ridsdale :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Breonadia microcephala (Delile) Ridsdale
Family :
Rubiaceae
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) pneumonia (chibayo), soak barks of Breonadia microcephala in water and drink infusion
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
chonya
Carissa edulis (Forssk.) Vahl :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Carissa edulis (Forssk.) Vahl
Family :
Apocynaceae
Synonyms :
Carissa xylopicron Thouars
,
Carissa pubescens A. DC.
,
Carissa spinarum L.
Reference HM 4k
Author(s) :
Msonthi, J. D.
Title :
Research into medicinal plants of Malawi.Vol. 1, 223-231, (1994)
Proceedings of the 13 th plenary meeting of AETFAT, Zomba, Malawi, (2-11 april 1991)Vol 1 and Vol 2, 1514 p. (1994)
Edited by J.H. Seyani & A.C. Chicuni.National herbarium and Botanic Gardens of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi.
Symptoms :
H(006), H(103), H(112)
Recipes :
H(006), H(103), , H(112) abortif, leaves, twigs, roots barks, RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi
Vernacular name :
mpambulu, mkolokolo
Cassia didymobotrya Fres. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia didymobotrya Fres.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Senna didymobotrya (Fresen) Irwin & Barneby
Reference VK 27
Author(s) :
Kambewa, B.M.D., M.W. Mfitilodze, K. Hüttner, C.B.A. Wollny, R.K.D. Phoya
Title :
The use of indigenous veterinary remedies in Malawi. Ethnoveterinary medicine. Alternatives for livestock development.
Proceedings of an international conference held in Pune, India, 4 - 6 november 1997.BAIF Development research foundation, Pune, India, 60 - 66, (1999)
Symptoms :
V(068), V(068)
Recipes :
Vb(068) vermifuge, Vv(068) vermifuge, ONS., RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi
Vernacular name :
not registered
Cassia petersiana Bolle :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia petersiana Bolle
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Senna petersiana (Bolle) Lock
Reference HM 4k
Author(s) :
Msonthi, J. D.
Title :
Research into medicinal plants of Malawi.Vol. 1, 223-231, (1994)
Proceedings of the 13 th plenary meeting of AETFAT, Zomba, Malawi, (2-11 april 1991)Vol 1 and Vol 2, 1514 p. (1994)
Edited by J.H. Seyani & A.C. Chicuni.National herbarium and Botanic Gardens of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi.
Symptoms :
H(037), H(100), H(104)
Recipes :
H(037), H(100) syph., H(104) stomach, grounded roots, RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi
Vernacular name :
mpatsachokolo
Cissampelos sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cissampelos sp.
Family :
Menispermaceae
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(027z)
Recipes :
H(027z) plant used for pregnancy-related cases as pseudo pregnancy, grind tuber of Cissampelos sp., squeeze and drink the part of the fluid. Add remnant to cooked porridge
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
mwanamphepo
Cissus integrifolia (Baker) Planch. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cissus integrifolia (Baker) Planch.
Family :
Vitaceae
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(027z)
Recipes :
H(027z) plant used for pregnancy-related cases as swollen legs, mix the roots of Cissus integrifolia with hot water and make a hot compress over the leg
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
mwanamphepo wamng'ono
Cissus sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cissus sp.
Family :
Vitaceae
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(027)
Recipes :
H(027) avoid miscarriage, pound roots of Cissus sp. , make an infusion or boil and drink
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
mwanamphepo
Cissus zombensis (Baker) Gilg & M.Brandt :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cissus zombensis (Baker) Gilg & M.Brandt
Family :
Vitaceae
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) trichomonas vaginalis (flagellate protozoan) (mauka / libale / likango), soak roots of Cissus zombensis in water and drink concoction
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
mwanamphepo
Dalbergia melanoxylon Guill. & Perr. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Dalbergia melanoxylon Guill. & Perr.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(027), H(027z)
Recipes :
H(027z) plant used for pregnancy-related cases as H(027) to prevent miscarriage, seeds of Dalbergia melanoxylon weared around waist
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
phingo
Dalbergia nitidula Bak. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Dalbergia nitidula Bak.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Dalbergia dekindtiana Harms
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139) Infertility, roots of Dalbergia nitidula boil in water and drink infusion
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
nansula
Dolichos kilimandschari Taub. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Dolichos kilimandschari Taub.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference VK 27
Author(s) :
Kambewa, B.M.D., M.W. Mfitilodze, K. Hüttner, C.B.A. Wollny, R.K.D. Phoya
Title :
The use of indigenous veterinary remedies in Malawi. Ethnoveterinary medicine. Alternatives for livestock development.
Proceedings of an international conference held in Pune, India, 4 - 6 november 1997.BAIF Development research foundation, Pune, India, 60 - 66, (1999)
Symptoms :
V(068)
Recipes :
Vb(068) vermifuge, Vv(068) vermifuge, ONS., RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi
Vernacular name :
not registered
Ekebergia benguelensis C. DC. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Ekebergia benguelensis C. DC.
Family :
Meliaceae
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) trichomonas vaginalis (mauka / libale / likango), cook the roots Ekebergia benguelensis of and drink infusion
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
mulepa
Reference VK 27
Author(s) :
Kambewa, B.M.D., M.W. Mfitilodze, K. Hüttner, C.B.A. Wollny, R.K.D. Phoya
Title :
The use of indigenous veterinary remedies in Malawi. Ethnoveterinary medicine. Alternatives for livestock development.
Proceedings of an international conference held in Pune, India, 4 - 6 november 1997.BAIF Development research foundation, Pune, India, 60 - 66, (1999)
Symptoms :
V(020), V(020)
Recipes :
Vb(020) snake, Vv(020) snake, ONS., RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi
Vernacular name :
not registered
Eriospermum abyssinicum Bak. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Eriospermum abyssinicum Bak.
Family :
Eriospermaceae
Reference VG 01
Author(s) :
Gelfand, M., S. Mavi, R.B. Drummond & B. Ndemera
Title :
The traditional medical practitioner in Zimbabwe. His principles of practice and pharmacopoeia.
Mambo Press, Gweru, Zimbabwe, 411 p., (1985)
Symptoms :
V(000), V(091)
Recipes :
Vv(000, r), (ndebele), roots, infusion in H2O (rare)
Vv(091, r), to increase the eggs production , roots, infusion in H2O (rare)
Vv(091, r), to increase the eggs production , roots, infusion in H2O (rare)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi
Vernacular name :
not registered
Ficus capensis Thunb. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ficus capensis Thunb.
Family :
Moraceae
Synonyms :
Ficus sur Forssk.
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(037), H(068)
Recipes :
H(037) pneumonia (chibayo), pound barks of Ficus capensis and add powder in porridge
H(068) trichomonas vaginalis (mauka / libale / likango), soak barks of Ficus capensis in water and drink concoction
H(068) trichomonas vaginalis (mauka / libale / likango), soak barks of Ficus capensis in water and drink concoction
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
nankuyu, nkuyu
Ficus kirkii Hutch. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ficus kirkii Hutch.
Family :
Moraceae
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(027z), H(104)
Recipes :
H(027z) plant used for pregnancy-related cases as H(104) damage in the stomach after delivery, barks of Ficus kirkii pounded, cooked in water and add to porridge
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
kachere
Hippocratea parviflora N.E.Br. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Hippocratea parviflora N.E.Br.
Family :
Celastraceae
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(027), H(104)
Recipes :
H(027) avoid miscarriage, pound the leaves of Hippocratea parviflora and put on roof or rubthe leaves and add to porridge
H(027z) plant used for pregnancy-related cases as H(104) stomach pains, boil the roots and drink the infusion
H(027z) plant used for pregnancy-related cases as H(104) stomach pains, boil the roots and drink the infusion
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
mulimbiko
Hymenocardia acida Tul. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Hymenocardia acida Tul.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea (m'mimba motsekula), soak roots of Hymenocardia acida in water and drink infusion
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
therutheru
Kigelia aethiopica Decne. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Kigelia aethiopica Decne.
Family :
Bignoniaceae
Reference VK 27
Author(s) :
Kambewa, B.M.D., M.W. Mfitilodze, K. Hüttner, C.B.A. Wollny, R.K.D. Phoya
Title :
The use of indigenous veterinary remedies in Malawi. Ethnoveterinary medicine. Alternatives for livestock development.
Proceedings of an international conference held in Pune, India, 4 - 6 november 1997.BAIF Development research foundation, Pune, India, 60 - 66, (1999)
Symptoms :
V(105)
Recipes :
Vv(105), ONS., RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi
Vernacular name :
uziro
Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth.
Family :
Bignoniaceae
Reference HM 4k
Author(s) :
Msonthi, J. D.
Title :
Research into medicinal plants of Malawi.Vol. 1, 223-231, (1994)
Proceedings of the 13 th plenary meeting of AETFAT, Zomba, Malawi, (2-11 april 1991)Vol 1 and Vol 2, 1514 p. (1994)
Edited by J.H. Seyani & A.C. Chicuni.National herbarium and Botanic Gardens of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi.
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004), stems barks, fruit, RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi
Vernacular name :
mbunguti
Lagenaria sphaerica (Sond.) Naud. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Lagenaria sphaerica (Sond.) Naud.
Family :
Cucurbitaceae
Synonyms :
Sphaerosicyos sphaericus (Sond.) Cogn.
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112x) plant of Lagenaria sphaerica used as contraceptives, roots weared around waist
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112x) plant of Sphaerosicyos sphaericus used as contraceptives, roots weared around waist
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
sopa
Mangifera indica L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Mangifera indica L.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach-ache (m'mimba), bark of Mangifera indica soak or boil in water and drink infusion
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
mango
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(027z), H(104)
Recipes :
H(027z) plant used for pregnancy-related cases as H(104) stomach pains, stem bark of Mangifera indica soak in water and drink infusion
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
mango
Musa ×paradisiaca L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Musa ×paradisiaca L.
Family :
Musaceae
Synonyms :
Musa ×sapientum L.
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) pneumonia (chibayo), barks of Musa paradisiaca wear around waist
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
nhochi (nthanzi)
Ormocarpum kirkii S. Moore :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ormocarpum kirkii S. Moore
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(068), H(112x)
Recipes :
H(068) trichomonas vaginalis (mauka / libale / likango), boil leaves and stems of Ormocarpum kirkii and drink infusion
H(112x) plant of Ormocarpum kirkii used as contraceptives, drink infusion of barks
H(112x) plant of Ormocarpum kirkii used as contraceptives, drink infusion of barks
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
nsungachuma
Parinari excelsa Sabine :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Parinari excelsa Sabine
Family :
Chrysobalanaceae
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) pneumonia (chibayo), roots of Parinari excelsa warm on fire and make a compress on ribs.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
muula
Physostigma mesoponticum Taub. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Physostigma mesoponticum Taub.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference VK 27
Author(s) :
Kambewa, B.M.D., M.W. Mfitilodze, K. Hüttner, C.B.A. Wollny, R.K.D. Phoya
Title :
The use of indigenous veterinary remedies in Malawi. Ethnoveterinary medicine. Alternatives for livestock development.
Proceedings of an international conference held in Pune, India, 4 - 6 november 1997.BAIF Development research foundation, Pune, India, 60 - 66, (1999)
Symptoms :
Recipes :
Vb(039) ticks, Vv(105) Newcastle disease, ONS. de Physostigma mesoponticum, RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi
Vernacular name :
not registered
Piliostigma thonningii (Schumach.) Milne-Redh. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Piliostigma thonningii (Schumach.) Milne-Redh.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Bauhinia thonningii Schumach.
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(027z), H(027y)
Recipes :
H(027z) plant used for pregnancy-related cases as H(027y) post maturity, stems of Bauhinia thonningii tie a knot, let the woman untie it using teeth
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
chitimbe / muuwa
Psidium guajava L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Psidium guajava L.
Family :
Myrtaceae
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112x) plant of Psidium guajava used as contraceptives, stems weared around waist
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
gwafa
Psorospermum febrifugum Spach :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Psorospermum febrifugum Spach
Family :
Hypericaceae
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112x) plant of Psorospermum febrifugum used as contraceptives, barks weared around waist
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
mdima
Ricinus communis L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ricinus communis L.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(027z), H(027y)
Recipes :
H(027z) plant used for pregnancy-related cases as H(027y) a cure for post maturity, roots and leaves of Ricinus communis soak in water and drink infusion
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
nsatsi
Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen.
Family :
Polygalaceae
Reference HM 4k
Author(s) :
Msonthi, J. D.
Title :
Research into medicinal plants of Malawi.Vol. 1, 223-231, (1994)
Proceedings of the 13 th plenary meeting of AETFAT, Zomba, Malawi, (2-11 april 1991)Vol 1 and Vol 2, 1514 p. (1994)
Edited by J.H. Seyani & A.C. Chicuni.National herbarium and Botanic Gardens of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi.
Symptoms :
H(020), H(099), H(103), H(112), H(113)
Recipes :
H(020), H(099)analgic, H(103), H(112), H(113), roots barks, abortive, rhumatism, topical aplication
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi
Vernacular name :
dwazi, chigluka, maluka, njefu
Sesamum angolense Welw. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Sesamum angolense Welw.
Family :
Pedaliaceae
Reference HM 4k
Author(s) :
Msonthi, J. D.
Title :
Research into medicinal plants of Malawi.Vol. 1, 223-231, (1994)
Proceedings of the 13 th plenary meeting of AETFAT, Zomba, Malawi, (2-11 april 1991)Vol 1 and Vol 2, 1514 p. (1994)
Edited by J.H. Seyani & A.C. Chicuni.National herbarium and Botanic Gardens of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi.
Symptoms :
H(014), H(103), H(124), H(173)
Recipes :
H(124) + H(103), barks roots, coagulate during the drawing of a tooth
H(014), H(173), decoction of leaves, VO.
H(014), H(173), decoction of leaves, VO.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi
Vernacular name :
chiotwe
Reference VK 27
Author(s) :
Kambewa, B.M.D., M.W. Mfitilodze, K. Hüttner, C.B.A. Wollny, R.K.D. Phoya
Title :
The use of indigenous veterinary remedies in Malawi. Ethnoveterinary medicine. Alternatives for livestock development.
Proceedings of an international conference held in Pune, India, 4 - 6 november 1997.BAIF Development research foundation, Pune, India, 60 - 66, (1999)
Symptoms :
V(105)
Recipes :
Vv(105), ONS., RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi
Vernacular name :
not registered
Steganotaenia araliacea Hochst. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Steganotaenia araliacea Hochst.
Family :
Apiaceae
Reference VK 27
Author(s) :
Kambewa, B.M.D., M.W. Mfitilodze, K. Hüttner, C.B.A. Wollny, R.K.D. Phoya
Title :
The use of indigenous veterinary remedies in Malawi. Ethnoveterinary medicine. Alternatives for livestock development.
Proceedings of an international conference held in Pune, India, 4 - 6 november 1997.BAIF Development research foundation, Pune, India, 60 - 66, (1999)
Symptoms :
V(020), V(020), V(068), V(068)
Recipes :
Vb(020) snake, Vv(020) snake, Vb(068) vermifuge, Vv(068) vermifuge, ONS., RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi
Vernacular name :
not registered
Tamarindus indica L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Tamarindus indica L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Tamarindus erythraea Mattei
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 :
V(105)
Recipes :
Vv(105) Newcastle disease, bark extract of Tamarindus indica added to poultry food to treat Newcastle disease
(registered from reference VI 05)
(registered from reference VI 05)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi
Vernacular name :
not registered
Tephrosia vogelii Hook. f. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Tephrosia vogelii Hook. f.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference VK 27
Author(s) :
Kambewa, B.M.D., M.W. Mfitilodze, K. Hüttner, C.B.A. Wollny, R.K.D. Phoya
Title :
The use of indigenous veterinary remedies in Malawi. Ethnoveterinary medicine. Alternatives for livestock development.
Proceedings of an international conference held in Pune, India, 4 - 6 november 1997.BAIF Development research foundation, Pune, India, 60 - 66, (1999)
Symptoms :
V(014), V(014), V(039), V(039), V(068), V(068), V(105)
Recipes :
Vb(014) mange, Vv(014) mange, Vb(039) ticks, Vv(039) ticks, Vb(068) vermifuge, Vv(068) vermifuge, Vv(105), ONS., RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi
Vernacular name :
not registered
Trichodesma zeylanicum (Burm.) R. Br. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Trichodesma zeylanicum (Burm.) R. Br.
Family :
Boraginaceae
Synonyms :
Boraginella zeylanica O. Kuntze
,
Boraginoides zeylanica Hiern
,
Borago zeylanica Burm.
Reference HM 4k
Author(s) :
Msonthi, J. D.
Title :
Research into medicinal plants of Malawi.Vol. 1, 223-231, (1994)
Proceedings of the 13 th plenary meeting of AETFAT, Zomba, Malawi, (2-11 april 1991)Vol 1 and Vol 2, 1514 p. (1994)
Edited by J.H. Seyani & A.C. Chicuni.National herbarium and Botanic Gardens of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi.
Symptoms :
H(014), H(051), H(104), H(108)
Recipes :
H(014) itching, H(051), H(104) stomach, H(108)throat pain, ONS., RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi
Vernacular name :
chirikumwamba, chivungunwamba
Vernonia adoensis Schultz-Bip. ex Walp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Vernonia adoensis Schultz-Bip. ex Walp.
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Vernonia macrocephala A.Rich.
Reference VK 27
Author(s) :
Kambewa, B.M.D., M.W. Mfitilodze, K. Hüttner, C.B.A. Wollny, R.K.D. Phoya
Title :
The use of indigenous veterinary remedies in Malawi. Ethnoveterinary medicine. Alternatives for livestock development.
Proceedings of an international conference held in Pune, India, 4 - 6 november 1997.BAIF Development research foundation, Pune, India, 60 - 66, (1999)
Symptoms :
V(020), V(020), V(039), V(039), V(068), V(068)
Recipes :
Vb(020) snake, Vv(020) snake, Vb(039) ticks, Vb(039) ticks, Vb(068) vermifuge, Vv(068) vermifuge, ONS., RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi
Vernacular name :
not registered
Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112x) seed of Vigna subterranean used as contraceptives, drink infusion of seedss of Vigna subterranean after delivery and dispose of remnant with placenta
H(112x) drink raw seeds with water
H(112x) swallow the seeds.
H(112x) drink raw seeds with water
H(112x) swallow the seeds.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
nzama
Vitex doniana Sweet :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Vitex doniana Sweet
Family :
Verbenaceae
Reference HM 4k
Author(s) :
Msonthi, J. D.
Title :
Research into medicinal plants of Malawi.Vol. 1, 223-231, (1994)
Proceedings of the 13 th plenary meeting of AETFAT, Zomba, Malawi, (2-11 april 1991)Vol 1 and Vol 2, 1514 p. (1994)
Edited by J.H. Seyani & A.C. Chicuni.National herbarium and Botanic Gardens of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi.
Symptoms :
H(103), H(104)
Recipes :
H(103), H(104) stomach, barks stems, leaves
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi
Vernacular name :
ntonongoli, mpysimpsaya
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(027x), H(104)
Recipes :
H(027x), H(104) damage in the stomach aftert miscarriage, leaves of Vitex doniana added to porridge
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
ntonongoli