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109 plants found in 6 reference(s)
Abrus precatorius L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections, leaves, roots, barks of Abrus precatorius, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
isunde (Lozi)
Acacia erioloba E.Mey. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia erioloba E.Mey.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : Acacia erioloba ONS, RNS; VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
mukotokoto
Acacia erubescens Welw. ex Oliv. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia erubescens Welw. ex Oliv.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS: Acacia erubescens opportunistic infections : ONS, RNS; VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Acacia hockii De Wild. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia hockii De Wild.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections :H(013) herpes zoster, barks of Acacia hockii, RNS; rubbing
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
muhoto (Lozi)
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa mellifera Vahl.
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(020)
Recipes :
H(020) snake bite, duration of treatment: 1-2 days, roots of Acacia mellifera , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
okadilanghono
Acacia nigrescens Oliv. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nigrescens Oliv.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS :Acacia nigrescens, opportunistic infections : ONS, RNS; VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Acanthosicyos naudinianus (Sond.) C.Jeffrey :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthosicyos naudinianus (Sond.) C.Jeffrey
Family :
Cucurbitaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(113), H(201)
Recipes :
H(113) inflammation, ONS., RNS., duration of treatment:vary
H(201) mental illnesses, duration of treatment: 2 – 3 days, up to 16 months
H(201) mental illnesses, duration of treatment: 2 – 3 days, up to 16 months
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
ruputwi
Adansonia digitata L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Adansonia digitata L.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Synonyms :
Adansonia sphaerocarpa A.Chev.
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(051), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(051) paludism, leaves of Adansonia digitata, RNS., VO., steambath
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(008) dysentery, barks, roots, RNS., VO.
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(008) dysentery, barks, roots, RNS., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
mubuyu (Lozi)
Albizia amara (Roxb.) Boivin :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia amara (Roxb.) Boivin
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(100), H(104)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(104) stomach pains, leaves of Albizia amara, RNS., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Albizia anthelmintica Brongn. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia anthelmintica Brongn.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(051) paludism, barks of Albizia anthelmintica, RNS., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
not registered
Aloe zebrina Baker :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe zebrina Baker
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections :H(013) herpes zoster, leaves of Aloe zebrina, RNS., rubbing
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
chjforoforo (Lozi)
Annona senegalensis Pers. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Annona senegalensis Pers.
Family :
Annonaceae
Synonyms :
Annona arenaria Thonn.
,
Annona chrysophylla Bojer
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(043), H(044), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections :H(013) herpes, H(044) cryptoccocal, H(043) meningitis, leaves and roots, RNS., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
malolo (Lozi)
Annona stenophylla Engl. & Diels :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Annona stenophylla Engl. & Diels
Family :
Annonaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS: Annona stenophylla , opportunistic infections :H(013) skin infection, ONS., RNS., rubbing
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
malolo? (Lozi)
Antidesma venosum E.Mey. ex Tul. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Antidesma venosum E.Mey. ex Tul.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(037), H(087), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(037) tuberculosis, H(008) chronic diarrhoea, H(087) oral candidiasis roots of Antidesma venosum, RNS., chewing, oral wash
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
not registered
Asparagus virgatus Bak. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Asparagus virgatus Bak.
Family :
Asparagaceae
Synonyms :
Protasparagus virgatus (Bak.) Oberm.
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) mental illnesses, duration of treatment:2 – 3 days, up to 16 months, whole plant of Asparagus virgatus , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
runkwanana
Boscia albitrunca (Burch.) Gilg & Gilg-Ben. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Boscia albitrunca (Burch.) Gilg & Gilg-Ben.
Family :
Capparaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(046), H(100)
Recipes :
H(046) chicken pox, duration of treatment:2 days, leaves of Boscia albitrunca , RNS.
H(100) syphilis, duration of treatment:4 days (depends on the severity, roots., RNS.
H(100) syphilis, duration of treatment:4 days (depends on the severity, roots., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
munkudi
Burkea africana Hook. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Burkea africana Hook.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections :H(013) herpes zoster,H(013) herpes simplex,H(013) skin rashes, leaves, barks of Burkea africana, RNS., rubbing
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Canthium burttii Bullock :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Canthium burttii Bullock
Family :
Rubiaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(087), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(087) oral candidiasis, leaves of Canthium burttii, RNS., oral wash
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
mubila (Lozi)
Canthium zanzibaricum Klotzsch :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Canthium zanzibaricum Klotzsch
Family :
Rubiaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(043), H(044), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(044) cryptoccocal, H(043) meningitis, barks roots of Canthium zanzibaricum, RNS. VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
mubilo (Lozi)
Capparis erythrocarpus Isert :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Capparis erythrocarpus Isert
Family :
Capparaceae
Synonyms :
Capparis acuminata De Wild.
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(037), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections :H(013) skin diseases,H(037) tuberculosis, roots of Capparis erythrocarpus, RNS, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
ntulwantulwa (Lozi)
Capparis tomentosa Lam. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Capparis tomentosa Lam.
Family :
Capparaceae
Synonyms :
Capparis polymorpha Guill. & Pers.
,
Capparis persicifolia A.Rich.
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(013), H(043), H(044), H(087), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(044) cryptoccocal, H(043) meningitis, roots of Capparis tomentosa, RNS., VO.
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(087) oral candidiasis, roots, chewing and wash
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections :H(013) herpes zoster,H(013) herpes simplex, roots, RNS, rubbing
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(008) chronic diarrhoea, roots, RNS, VO.
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(087) oral candidiasis, roots, chewing and wash
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections :H(013) herpes zoster,H(013) herpes simplex, roots, RNS, rubbing
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(008) chronic diarrhoea, roots, RNS, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
ntulwantulwa (Lozi)
Cassia italica (Mill.) Spreng. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia italica (Mill.) Spreng.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Senna italica Mill.
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) abscess, duration of treatment: depends, fruits, whole plant of Senna italica, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
okatundangu
Clerodendrum ternatum Schinz :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Clerodendrum ternatum Schinz
Family :
Labiatae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
eczema, duration of treatment:1 – 7 day
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
shanyu
Colophospermum mopane (Benth.) J. Léonar :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Colophospermum mopane (Benth.) J. Léonar
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Colophospermum mopane (J.Kirk ex Benth.) J.Kirk ex J.Léonard
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(003)
Recipes :
H(003) swollen legs, duration of treatment:1 week, leaves of Colophospermum mopane , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
omusati
Combretum apiculatum Sond. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Combretum apiculatum Sond.
Family :
Combretaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(037) tuberculosis, ONS.,Combretum apiculatum, RNS., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Combretum collinum Fresen. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Combretum collinum Fresen.
Family :
Combretaceae
Synonyms :
Combretum hypopilinum Diels
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(044), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(044) cryptoccocal, H(008) chronic diarrhoea, leaves, RNS, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
mububu (Lozi)
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(014), H(037)
Recipes :
H(014) panaritium, duration of treatment:1 week , leaves ashes of Combretum collinum , RNS.
H(037) coughing, duration of treatment:1 week, barks., RNS.
H(037) coughing, duration of treatment:1 week, barks., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
mububu
Combretum glutinosum Perr. ex DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Combretum glutinosum Perr. ex DC.
Family :
Combretaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(051), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(008) diarrhoea, H(051) paludism, leaves of Combretum glutinosum, RNS, VO. and steambath
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
mububu (Lozi)
Combretum imberbe Wawra :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Combretum imberbe Wawra
Family :
Combretaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(033), H(100), H(139)
Recipes :
H(033) fertility/, impotent duration of treatment: 1 day: ONS, RNS
H(100) gonorrhea duration of treatment: 2 -7days: ONS, RNS
H(139) male dysfunction, duration of treatment: 1-4 days: ONS, RNS
H(100) gonorrhea duration of treatment: 2 -7days: ONS, RNS
H(139) male dysfunction, duration of treatment: 1-4 days: ONS, RNS
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
omukuku
Combretum latialatum Engl. ex Engl. & Diels :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Combretum latialatum Engl. ex Engl. & Diels
Family :
Combretaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(051), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(008) diarrhoea, H(051) paludism, leaves of Combretum latialatum, RNS, VO. and steambath
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
muzwili (Lozi) ?
Combretum micranthum G. Don :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Combretum micranthum G. Don
Family :
Combretaceae
Synonyms :
Combretum raimbaultii Heck.
,
Combretum altum Perr.
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(051), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(008) diarrhoea, H(051) paludism, leaves of Combretum micranthum, RNS, VO. and steambath
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
muzwili (Lozi) ?
Commiphora africana (A. Rich.) Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Commiphora africana (A. Rich.) Engl.
Family :
Burseraceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(100), H(104)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(104) swollen pancreas, roots of Commiphora africana, RNS, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
mubobo (Lozi)
Croton gratissimus Burch. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Croton gratissimus Burch.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(043), H(111x)
Recipes :
H(043) tetanus , duration of treatment:2 – 3 days, leaves, roots of Croton gratissimus , RNS.
H(111x) lightening burn, duration of treatment:1 day, roots., RNS.
H(111x) lightening burn, duration of treatment:1 day, roots., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
ongonyo
Cyperus papyrus L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cyperus papyrus L.
Family :
Cyperaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(022)
Recipes :
H(022) giving birth, duration of treatment:1 day, leaves and roots of Cyperus papyrus, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
onziku
Cyperus sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cyperus sp.
Family :
Cyperaceae
Reference VE 01
Author(s) :
Epstein, H.
Title :
Animal husbandry of the Hottentots.
The Onderstepoort journal of veterinary science and animal Industry, 9, 2, 631 - 666, (1938) From ref. : VB 10
Symptoms :
V(016)
Recipes :
Vc(016), Vo(016), leaves from Mesembryanthemum div. sp., or roots of Cyperus sp., + Parmelia hottentotta ?? or the other lichems + spores of miscellaneous " fungi ", the dried, roasted whole, powders mixed in the fat of the tail of the animal, to mass the udder with the ointment
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Namibia
Vernacular name :
not registered
Dalbergia melanoxylon Guill. & Perr. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Dalbergia melanoxylon Guill. & Perr.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(087), H(100), H(113)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(113) back and joint-aches, leaves of Dalbergia melanoxylon, RNS., rubbing
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(087) oral candidiasis, leaves, RNS, oral wash
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections :H(013) ulcer boils, roots, barks, RNS, wash
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(087) oral candidiasis, leaves, RNS, oral wash
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections :H(013) ulcer boils, roots, barks, RNS, wash
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
mukelete (Lozi)
Datura stramonium L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Datura stramonium L.
Family :
Solanaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) mental illnesses, duration of treatment:2 – 3 days, up to16 months, whole plant of Datura stramonium , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
egwitha
Dichrostachys cinerea (L.) Wight & Arn. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Dichrostachys cinerea (L.) Wight & Arn.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(087), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(087) oral candidiasis, leaves of Dichrostachys cinerea , RNS., chewind and oral wash
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
muzauli (Lozi)
Dicoma tomentosa Cass. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Dicoma tomentosa Cass.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104)ntestine cram, ONS.of Dicoma tomentosa, RNS. de uration of treatmen: 1 -3jours, 4 – 5 mois
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
okalupulupu
Diospyros lycioides Desf. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Diospyros lycioides Desf.
Family :
Ebenaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(051), H(124)
Recipes :
H(124) bleeding,,ONS. of Diospyros lycioides , RNS., duration of treatmen1 - 4 days
higher fever, ONS., RNS., duration of treatmen1 day
higher fever, ONS., RNS., duration of treatmen1 day
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
oshimumu
Diospyros mespiliformis Hochst. ex DC. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Diospyros mespiliformis Hochst. ex DC.
Family :
Ebenaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(051) paludism, barks and leaves of Diospyros mespiliformis, steambath
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
muchenje (Lozi)
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139) male dysfunction, duration of treatment: 1- 4 day, fresh roots of Diospyros mespiliformis , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
omwandi
Dregea rubicunda K.Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Dregea rubicunda K.Schum.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(022), H(139), H(201)
Recipes :
H(022) easing birth, duration of treatment : few hours, roots of Dregea rubicunda , RNS.
H(139) male dysfunction, duration of treatmen1- 4 day, fresh roots of Dregea macrantha, RNS.
H(201) mental illnesses, duration of treatmen:2 – 3 days, up to 16 months, ONS., RNS.
H(139) male dysfunction, duration of treatmen1- 4 day, fresh roots of Dregea macrantha, RNS.
H(201) mental illnesses, duration of treatmen:2 – 3 days, up to 16 months, ONS., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
ondhingulula
Erythrophleum africanum (Welw. ex Benth.) Harms :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Erythrophleum africanum (Welw. ex Benth.) Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) gonorrhea, duration of treatmen:2 -7days
H(201) mental illnesses, duration of treatmen 2 – 3 days, up to 16 months
H(201) mental illnesses, duration of treatmen 2 – 3 days, up to 16 months
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
mupako
Euclea divinorum Hiern :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Euclea divinorum Hiern
Family :
Ebenaceae
Synonyms :
Euclea keniensis R.E. Fries
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(124)
Recipes :
H(124) bleeding, duration of treatment 1 - 4 days, stem, pods, leaves ... of Euclea divinorum , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
omudime
Euphorbia monteiri Hook.f. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Euphorbia monteiri Hook.f.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) mental illnesses, duration of treatment: 2 – 3 days, up to 16 months, ONS., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
oshilalanamawadi
Ficus exasperata Vahl :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ficus exasperata Vahl
Family :
Moraceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(075), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(075) lack of appetite, barks of Ficus exasperata, RNS., VO.
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(051) paludism, roots, leaves, RNS., VO.
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(051) paludism, roots, leaves, RNS., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
mukwiyu (Lozi)
Ficus sycomorus L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ficus sycomorus L.
Family :
Moraceae
Synonyms :
Ficus damarensis Engl.
,
Ficus cocculifolia Baker
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) dermatitis, duration of treatmen:1 month, leaves of Ficus sycomorus , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
omukwiyu
Ficus thonningii Blume :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ficus thonningii Blume
Family :
Moraceae
Synonyms :
Ficus iteophylla Miq.
,
Ficus burkei (Miq.) Miq.
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(075), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(075) lack of appetite, roots of Ficus thonningii, RNS., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
not registered
Garcinia buchananii Baker :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Garcinia buchananii Baker
Family :
Clusiaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(043), H(044), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(044) cryptoccocal, H(043) meningitis, barks, roots of Garcinia buchananii , RNS., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
mukononga (Lozi)
Garcinia livingstonei T. Anderson :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Garcinia livingstonei T. Anderson
Family :
Clusiaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(013), H(037), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections :H(013) skin rashes,H(013) herpes zoster,H(013) herpes simplex, barks, roots of Garcinia livingstonei, RNS, rubbing
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(037) tuberculosis, H(008) chronic diarrhoea, barks, roots, RNS, VO.
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(037) tuberculosis, H(008) chronic diarrhoea, barks, roots, RNS, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Gloriosa virescens Lindl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Gloriosa virescens Lindl.
Family :
Colchicaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) intestine cram, duration of treatment: 1 -3 days, 4 – 5 months
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
ompilu
Grewia avellana Hiern :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Grewia avellana Hiern
Family :
Tiliaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(008) chronic diarrhoea, barks, roots of Grewia avellana, RNS., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Grewia bicolor Juss. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Grewia bicolor Juss.
Family :
Tiliaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(008) chronic diarrhoea, leaves of Grewia bicolor, RNS., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
muzunzunyani (Lozi)
Grewia falcistipula K.Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Grewia falcistipula K.Schum.
Family :
Tiliaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : ONS., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Grewia flava DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Grewia flava DC.
Family :
Tiliaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : ONS., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
not registered
Grewia occidentalis L.f. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Grewia occidentalis L.f.
Family :
Tiliaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : ONS., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
not registered
Guibourtia demeusei (Harms) J.Léonard :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Guibourtia demeusei (Harms) J.Léonard
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(051) paludism, barks of Guibourtia tessmannii, RNS., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
muzauli (Lozi)
Haplocoelum foliolosum (Hiern) Bullock :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Haplocoelum foliolosum (Hiern) Bullock
Family :
Sapindaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(099)
Recipes :
H(099) epilepsy, ONS., RNS. duration of treatment:1 month
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
ekakata
Harpagophytum procumbens DC. Ex Meisn. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Harpagophytum procumbens DC. Ex Meisn.
Family :
Pedaliaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(099)
Recipes :
H(099) epilepsy, duration of treatment: 1 month, tuber of Harpagophytum procumbens , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
ekakata
Helinus integrifolius (Lam.) Kuntze :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Helinus integrifolius (Lam.) Kuntze
Family :
Rhamnaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(003), H(178x)
Recipes :
H(003) leg pains, duration of treatment: 2 -7days
H(178x) stroke, 2 weeks, duration of treatmen4 -6 months
H(178x) stroke, 2 weeks, duration of treatmen4 -6 months
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
murora
Helinus spartioides (Engl.) Schinz ex Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Helinus spartioides (Engl.) Schinz ex Engl.
Family :
Rhamnaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(003)
Recipes :
H(003) leg pains, duration of treatment: 2 -7days
H(178x) stroke, duration of treatment: 2 weeks, 4 -6 months
H(178x) stroke, duration of treatment: 2 weeks, 4 -6 months
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
omutiwoheva
Heliotropium sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Heliotropium sp.
Family :
Boraginaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(113)
Recipes :
H(113) inflammation, duration of treatment: vary, ONS., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
ohanauni
Hibiscus fuscus Garcke :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Hibiscus fuscus Garcke
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(008) chronic diarrhoea, leaves of Hibiscus fuscus, RNS; VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
sindmbi (Lozi)
Hibiscus sabdariffa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Hibiscus sabdariffa L.
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : ONS, RNS; VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
not registered
Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth.
Family :
Bignoniaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(013), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections :H(013) herpes, barks, fruits, RNS., rubbing
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(008) diarrhoea barks, fruits, RNS., VO.
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(008) diarrhoea barks, fruits, RNS., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
mupolota (Lozi)
Kleinia longiflora DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Kleinia longiflora DC.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
Recipes :
H(201, 7) mental illnesses, duration of treatment: 2 – 3 days, up to 16 months
colloid, duration of treatmen: vary
colloid, duration of treatmen: vary
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
elangelamwali
Kohautia angolensis Bremek. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Kohautia angolensis Bremek.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104, 8) intestine cram, duration of treatment: 1 -3 days, 4 – 5 months
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
omutingulula
Lannea schimperi (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Lannea schimperi (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) Engl.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections :H(013) herpes zoster, leaves of Lannea schimperi, rubbing
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
kangawa (Lozi)
Lannea schweinfurthii (Engl.) Engl. var stuhlmannii (Engl.) Kokwaro :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Lannea schweinfurthii (Engl.) Engl. var stuhlmannii (Engl.) Kokwaro
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Synonyms :
Lannea stuhlmannii (Engl.) Engl.
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections :H(013) herpes zoster,H(013) herpes simplex, roots of Lannea stuhlmannii, rubbing
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
rungomba (Lozi)
Lannea zastrowiana Engl. & Brehmer :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Lannea zastrowiana Engl. & Brehmer
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections :H(013) skin rashes,H(013) herpes zoster,H(013) herpes simplex, barks of Lannea zastrowiana, rubbing
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
rungomba (Lozi)
Lonchocarpus nelsii (Schinz) Schinz ex Heering & Grimme :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Lonchocarpus nelsii (Schinz) Schinz ex Heering & Grimme
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(109)
Recipes :
H(109) back pains, Lonchocarpus nelsii ONS., RNS., treatment duration 2 days
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
mupanda
Lophira alata Banks ex C.F.Gaertn. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Lophira alata Banks ex C.F.Gaertn.
Family :
Ochnaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(051), H(100), H(104)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(051) paludism,H(037) coughing, leaves or roots of Lophira alata, RNS., VO.
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(006) + H(104) gastrointestinal disorders, barks, seeds, RNS., VO.
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(006) + H(104) gastrointestinal disorders, barks, seeds, RNS., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
muywe (Lozi)
Mesembryanthemum div. sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Mesembryanthemum div. sp.
Family :
Aizoaceae
Reference VE 01
Author(s) :
Epstein, H.
Title :
Animal husbandry of the Hottentots.
The Onderstepoort journal of veterinary science and animal Industry, 9, 2, 631 - 666, (1938) From ref. : VB 10
Symptoms :
V(016)
Recipes :
Vc(016), Vo(016), leaves from Mesembryanthemum div. sp., or roots of Cyperus sp., + Parmelia hottentotta ?? or the other lichems + spores of miscellaneous " fungi ", the dried, roasted whole, powders mixed in the fat of the tail of the animal, to mass the udder with the ointment
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Namibia
Vernacular name :
not registered
Moringa stenopetala (Baker f.) Cufod. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Moringa stenopetala (Baker f.) Cufod.
Family :
Moringaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(077) anti-vomitory, H(008) diarhoea, leaves of Moringa stenopetala, RNS., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
moringa (Lozi)
Parinari curatellifolia Planch. ex Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Parinari curatellifolia Planch. ex Benth.
Family :
Chrysobalanaceae
Synonyms :
Parinari curatellifolia Planch. ex Benth. subsp. mobola (Oliv.) R. A. Graham
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(013), H(037), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections :H(013) skin rashes,H(013) herpes zoster,H(013) herpes simplex, roots, RNS, rubbing
H(037) tuberculosis, H(008) chronic diarrhoea, roots, RNS, VO.
H(037) tuberculosis, H(008) chronic diarrhoea, roots, RNS, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
mubula (Lozi)
Parmelia hottentotta (Ach.) Ach :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Parmelia hottentotta (Ach.) Ach
Family :
Parmeliaceae
Reference VE 01
Author(s) :
Epstein, H.
Title :
Animal husbandry of the Hottentots.
The Onderstepoort journal of veterinary science and animal Industry, 9, 2, 631 - 666, (1938) From ref. : VB 10
Symptoms :
V(016)
Recipes :
Vc(016), Vo(016), leaves from Mesembryanthemum div. sp., or roots of Cyperus sp., + Parmelia hottentotta ?? or the other lichems + spores of miscellaneous " fungi ", the dried, roasted whole, powders mixed in the fat of the tail of the animal, to mass the udder with the ointment
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Namibia
Vernacular name :
not registered
Peltophorum africanum Sond. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Peltophorum africanum Sond.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(003)
Recipes :
H(003) leg pains, duration of treatment: 2 -7days, whole plant of Peltophorum africanum , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
omupalala
Pergularia daemia (Forssk.) Chiov. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Pergularia daemia (Forssk.) Chiov.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) mental illnesses, duration of treatment: 2 – 3 days, up to 16 months, whole plant of Pergularia daemia, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
eriko
Plumbago zeylanica L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Plumbago zeylanica L.
Family :
Plumbaginaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(124)
Recipes :
H(124) bleeding, duration of treatment: 1 – 4 days, stem, pods, leaves ... of Plumbago zeylanica , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
okadimeti
Psidium guajava L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Psidium guajava L.
Family :
Myrtaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(037), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(037) tuberculosis, H(008) chronic diarrhoea,H(037) coughing, leaves of Psidium guajava, RNS., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
mutoya (Lozi) ?
Pterocarpus angolensis DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Pterocarpus angolensis DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(003), H(037), H(124)
Recipes :
H(003) leg pains, duration of treatment: 2 -7days , roots and pods of Pterocarpus angolensis , RNS.
H(037) coughing, duration of treatment: 1week , barks., RNS.
H(124) bleeding, duration of treatment: 1 – 4 days, dry or fresh tubes and roots., RNS.
H(037) coughing, duration of treatment: 1week , barks., RNS.
H(124) bleeding, duration of treatment: 1 – 4 days, dry or fresh tubes and roots., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
uguva
Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(008) dysentery, H(008) diarrhoea, leaves of Pterocarpus erinaceus, RNS, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
mulombe (Lozi)
Rapanea melanophloeos (L.) Mez :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Rapanea melanophloeos (L.) Mez
Family :
Primulaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(068), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(014) fungal infections, leaves of Rapanea melanophloeos, RNS., rubbing
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(068) helminthiasis, barks, seeds, RNS., VO.
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(068) helminthiasis, barks, seeds, RNS., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
chisasa (Lozi)
Rhigozum brevispinosum Kuntze :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Rhigozum brevispinosum Kuntze
Family :
Bignoniaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) syphilis, duration of treatment:4 days (depends on the severity), ONS., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
ngandu
Rhus natalensis Bernh. ex Krauss :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Rhus natalensis Bernh. ex Krauss
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(044), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(044) cryptoccocal, leaves, roots of Rhus natalensis, RNS., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
rungomba (Lozi)
Rhus tenuinervis Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Rhus tenuinervis Engl.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(008) chronic diarrhoea, barks of Rhus tenuinervis, RNS., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Ricinus communis L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ricinus communis L.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(099)
Recipes :
H(099) epilepsy, duration of treatment:1 mounth, seeds and roots of Ricinus communis , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
olumono
Sansevieria trifasciata Hort. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Sansevieria trifasciata Hort.
Family :
Dracaenaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(113), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(113) reduce pain and Inflammation, leaves of Sansevieria trifasciata, RNS., rubbing
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Schrebera alata (Hochst.) Welw. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Schrebera alata (Hochst.) Welw.
Family :
Oleaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections :H(013) skin rashes, roots of Schrebera alata, RNS., rubbing
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
mulutuluha (Lozi)
Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich.) Hochst. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich.) Hochst.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(087), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(087) candidiasis, roots barks of Sclerocarya birrea , rubbing
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
mulula (Lozi)
Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen.
Family :
Polygalaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(043), H(044), H(087), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(044) cryptoccocal, H(043) meningitis,H(037) coughing, leaves, baks roots of Securidaca longipedunculata, RNS., VO.
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(087) oral candidiasis, leaves, baks roots, RNS., oral wash
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(087) oral candidiasis, leaves, baks roots, RNS., oral wash
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
muinda (Lozi)
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(178x)
Recipes :
H(178x) stroke, duration of treatment:2 weeks, 4 - 6 months, roots, leaves, seeds of Securidaca longipedunculata , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
omudhiku
Spirostachys africana Sond. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Spirostachys africana Sond.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HB 26M
Author(s) :
Bonnefoux, Benedicto Marius (R.P.)
Title :
Plantes médicinales du Hufla. Manuscrits n° 1 et n°2 (Congrégation do Espirito Santo), 1885-1937. Registrated by Bossard, E. in ref. HB 25M
Symptoms :
H(006), H(068)
Recipes :
H(006) purgative, H(068) anthelminthic, powder of leaves and of the roots bark, 1 pinch
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia
Vernacular name :
(omu) papa (Nyaneka)
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(003)
Recipes :
H(003) leg pains, duration of treatment: 2 -7days, whole plant of Spirostachys africana , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
omuhongo
Reference VB 26M
Author(s) :
Bonnefoux, Benedicto Marius (R.P.)
Title :
Plantes médicinales du Hufla. Manuscrits n° 1 et n°2 (Congrégation do Espirito Santo), 1885-1937.
Registrated by Bossard, E. in ref. HB 25M
Symptoms :
V(014)
Recipes :
Vb(014) itch, bark trunc, powder, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia
Vernacular name :
(omu) papa (Nyaneka)
Strychnos cocculoides Baker :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Strychnos cocculoides Baker
Family :
Strychnaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) culture bound syndrome, duration of treatment: 2 -3 days, ONS., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
maguni
Swartzia madagascariensis Desv. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Swartzia madagascariensis Desv.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(124)
Recipes :
H(124) bleeding, duration of treatment: 1 – 4 days, , stem, pods, leaves ... of Swartzia madagascariensis , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
omukonati
Syzygium cordatum Hochst. in C.Krauss :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Syzygium cordatum Hochst. in C.Krauss
Family :
Myrtaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections :H(013) herpes zoster,H(013) herpes simplex,H(013) skin rashes, leaves, barks of Syzygium cordatum, RNS., rubbing
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
musheshe (Lozi)
Syzygium guineense (Willd.) DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Syzygium guineense (Willd.) DC.
Family :
Myrtaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(008) chronic diarrhoea, barks of Syzygium guineense, RNS., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
mutoya (Lozi)
Tamarindus indica L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Tamarindus indica L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Tamarindus erythraea Mattei
Reference HB 26M
Author(s) :
Bonnefoux, Benedicto Marius (R.P.)
Title :
Plantes médicinales du Hufla. Manuscrits n° 1 et n°2 (Congrégation do Espirito Santo), 1885-1937. Registrated by Bossard, E. in ref. HB 25M
Symptoms :
H(173)
Recipes :
H(173) leprosy, infusion of barks trunk and pods of Tamarindus indica, VO. + poundes pods of Diospyros mespiliformis, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (regions of Hufla, Namibie, Bibala, Lola)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Terminalia mollis M.A.Lawson :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Terminalia mollis M.A.Lawson
Family :
Combretaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(044), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(044) cryptoccocal,H(037) tuberculosis, barks, roots of Terminalia mollis, RNS., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
muhonono (Lozi)
Terminalia sericea Burch. ex DC. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Terminalia sericea Burch. ex DC.
Family :
Combretaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(043), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(043) meningitis, ONS., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
mukenge (Lozi)
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(003)
Recipes :
H(003) leg pains, duration of treatment: 2 -7days,whole plant of Terminalia sericea , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
omugolo
Tinospora fragosa (Verd.) Verd. & Troupin :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Tinospora fragosa (Verd.) Verd. & Troupin
Family :
Menispermaceae
Synonyms :
Desmonema fragosum Verd.
Reference VS 03
Author(s) :
SEPASAL DATABASE
Title :
Center for Economic Botany, Royal Botanic Gardens.Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AE, UK.
Symptoms :
V(013), V(106)
Recipes :
V(013), V(106) snake, ONS., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe, Namibia, Transvaal
Vernacular name :
not registered
Tragia okanyua Pax :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Tragia okanyua Pax
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(005)
Recipes :
H(005) generalised oedema, duration of treatment: 4 -5 months ONS., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
okalilifa
Vangueria infausta Burch. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Vangueria infausta Burch.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections, ONS, RNS., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) dermatitis, ONS, RNS.duration of treatment: 1 month
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
oshimbu
Vigna dinteri Harms :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Vigna dinteri Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) herpes, , ONS., RNS. duration of treatment: 1 year
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
muyimbo
Ximenia americana L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ximenia americana L.
Family :
Olacaceae
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(100), H(113), H(201)
Recipes :
H(100) gonorrhea, duration of treatment: 2 -7days , roots, barks of Ximenia americana ,
H(113) scoliosis, duration of treatment: 1week , fresh roots and leaves ., RNS.
H(201) culture bound syndrome, duration of treatment: 2 -3 days, roots., RNS.
H(113) scoliosis, duration of treatment: 1week , fresh roots and leaves ., RNS.
H(201) culture bound syndrome, duration of treatment: 2 -3 days, roots., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
kakukuru
Ximenia caffra Sond. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ximenia caffra Sond.
Family :
Olacaceae
Synonyms :
Ximenia americana L. var. caffra (Sond.) Engl.
,
Ximenia americana L. var. tomentosa Engl.
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(033), H(100), H(201)
Recipes :
H(033) fertility / impotent, duration of treatment: 1 day, OPNS of Ximenia caffra, RNS.
H(100) gonorrhea, duration of treatment: 2 -7days, roots, barks, RNS.
H(201) culture bound syndrome, duration of treatment: 2 -3 days, racines., RNS.
H(100) gonorrhea, duration of treatment: 2 -7days, roots, barks, RNS.
H(201) culture bound syndrome, duration of treatment: 2 -3 days, racines., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
ompeke
Ximenia caffra Sond. var. caffra :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ximenia caffra Sond. var. caffra
Family :
Olacaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(087), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(087) candidiasis, roots barks of Ximenia americana var. caffra, RNS., rubbing
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region
Vernacular name :
mukauke (Lozi)
Xylopia sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Xylopia sp.
Family :
Annonaceae
Reference HC 22
Author(s) :
Chinsembu, K. C., M. Hedimbi
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Katima Mulilo, Caprivi region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology ans Ethnomedicine, 6:25 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(100), H(104)
Recipes :
H(100) HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections : H(104) stomacache, ONS, RNS., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Caprivi region)
Vernacular name :
situnduwanga (Lozi)
Ziziphus abyssinica A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ziziphus abyssinica A. Rich.
Family :
Rhamnaceae
Reference HB 26M
Author(s) :
Bonnefoux, Benedicto Marius (R.P.)
Title :
Plantes médicinales du Hufla. Manuscrits n° 1 et n°2 (Congrégation do Espirito Santo), 1885-1937. Registrated by Bossard, E. in ref. HB 25M
Symptoms :
H(013), H(118)
Recipes :
H(013) mouth abscess, H(118) sore throat, roots decoction, mouth wash, gargle
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (region of Capelongo), Namibia
Vernacular name :
(omu) kekete (Nyaneka)
Ziziphus mauritiana Lam. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ziziphus mauritiana Lam.
Family :
Rhamnaceae
Synonyms :
Ziziphus jujuba Lam.
Reference HB 26M
Author(s) :
Bonnefoux, Benedicto Marius (R.P.)
Title :
Plantes médicinales du Hufla. Manuscrits n° 1 et n°2 (Congrégation do Espirito Santo), 1885-1937. Registrated by Bossard, E. in ref. HB 25M
Symptoms :
H(013), H(118)
Recipes :
H(013) mouth abscess, H(118) sore throat, roots decoction, mouth wash, gargle
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (region of Capelongo), Namibia
Vernacular name :
(omu) kekete (Nyaneka)
Ziziphus mucronata Willd. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Ziziphus mucronata Willd.
Family :
Rhamnaceae
Reference HB 26M
Author(s) :
Bonnefoux, Benedicto Marius (R.P.)
Title :
Plantes médicinales du Hufla. Manuscrits n° 1 et n°2 (Congrégation do Espirito Santo), 1885-1937. Registrated by Bossard, E. in ref. HB 25M
Symptoms :
H(013), H(118)
Recipes :
H(013) mouth abscess, H(118) sore throat, roots decoction, mouth wash, gargle
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (region of Capelongo), Namibie
Vernacular name :
(omu) kekete (Nyaneka)
Reference HC 24a
Author(s) :
Cheikhyoussef, A., M. Shapi, H. Mu. Ashekele
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:10 (2011)
See also ref HC 24b
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) gonorrhea, duration of treatment: 2 -7 days, roots, barks of Ziziphus mucronata , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Namibia (Oshikoto region)
Vernacular name :
mukekete