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86 plants found in 11 reference(s)
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa mellifera Vahl.
Reference HS 12c
Author(s) :
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. III. Plants of the families Lauraceae - Papilionaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 93 - 112, (1992)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(051)
Recipes :
H(051), H(051) paludism, a handfull of fresh stembark, crushed, boiled for 20' in 1 l H2O, filtered, VO. 3 small cups / day during 3 days
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Somalia
Vernacular name :
bilcil
Acacia nubica Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nubica Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia oerforta (Forssk.) Schweinf.
Reference HS 12c
Author(s) :
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. III. Plants of the families Lauraceae - Papilionaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 93 - 112, (1992)
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139), 3 pieces of dried roots (20 cm long), boiled in 1 l H2O, filtered, 1 cup / day during 15 days
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Somalia
Vernacular name :
gumar
Acalypha fruticosa Forssk. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha fruticosa Forssk.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Acalypha amentacea Roxb.
Reference HS 12b
Author(s) :
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. II. Plants of the families Combretaceae - Labiatae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 47 - 70, (1992)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(045), H(106), H(137)
Recipes :
H(004) + H(045) + H(106) , a handfull of fresh leaves, crushed and mixed with 1 glass H2O, filtered, the extract is appled on the infected wound
H(137), fresh leaves are crushed or powdered, mixed with copd H2O, vapours inhaled or mixture applied on the skin as sedative
H(137), fresh leaves are crushed or powdered, mixed with copd H2O, vapours inhaled or mixture applied on the skin as sedative
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Somalia
Vernacular name :
jambac
Achyranthes aspera L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Achyranthes aspera L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Achyranthes annua Dinter
,
Achyranthes indica (L.) Mill.
,
Achyranthes aspera L. var. sicula
,
Achyranthes obovata Peter.
Reference HS 12a
Author(s) :
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991)
Symptoms :
H(104), H(166)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach + H(166), 1 handfull of fresh roots, soaked in 1 glass oh cold H2O for 15' to 20', filter, VO. 1 glass daily for 3 days. The extract shoukl be consumed before it turns black
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Somalia
Vernacular name :
sariibiye.
Adansonia digitata L. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Adansonia digitata L.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Synonyms :
Adansonia sphaerocarpa A.Chev.
Reference HS 12a
Author(s) :
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(139), H(162)
Recipes :
H(014), skin disease on the head, leaves are powdered, 2 spoon ful of powder is mixed with an equal amount of oil, local application for 3 days - - H(139), impotence, 1 fruit is cooked with 2 glasses of water, the decoction (H2O) is filtered, 1/3 of the decoction (H2O) is drunk, 3 times a day for 3 days
H(162), urine retention , roots is boiled with 2 - 4 glasses of water, 2 cups daily in the morning
H(162), urine retention , roots is boiled with 2 - 4 glasses of water, 2 cups daily in the morning
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Somalia
Vernacular name :
yaaq
Reference HW 10
Author(s) :
Weiss. E. A.
Title :
Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen
Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
http://www.springerlink.com/content/044148858871586m/
Symptoms :
H(093), H(106)
Recipes :
H(093) antidote, it is a common belief that an antidote to the arrow poison produced from Strophanthus spp can be obtained from the bark of Adansonia digitata
H(106) repellant, the dry pulp burns with an offensive and irritating smoke, and was used as a fty repellant near stock bomas and as a hut fumigant
H(106) repellant, the dry pulp burns with an offensive and irritating smoke, and was used as a fty repellant near stock bomas and as a hut fumigant
Region :
East Africa (Costal regions)
Country :
Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
baobab (English), mbuvu (Swahili), jak (Boni), muru (Bajun)
Reference HW 10
Author(s) :
Weiss. E. A.
Title :
Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen
Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
http://www.springerlink.com/content/044148858871586m/
Symptoms :
V(106)
Recipes :
V(106) the dry pulp of Adansonia digitata. burns with an offensive and irritating smoke, and was used as a fty repellant near stock bomas and as a hut fumigant
Region :
East Africa (Costal regions)
Country :
Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
baobab (English), mbuvu (Swahili), jak, (Boni), muru (Bajun)
Adenium multiflorum Klotzsch :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Adenium multiflorum Klotzsch
Family :
Apocynaceae
Synonyms :
Adenium obesum (Forssk.) Roemer & Schultes var. multiflorum
Reference HS 12a
Author(s) :
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991)
Symptoms :
H(108)
Recipes :
H(108) rhinitis, a piece of root 6 X 6 cm2 is boiled with 1 glass of water, 1 drop of the extract placed in each nostril, 3 times a day, for 1 week
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Somalia
Vernacular name :
ombo gaduud, oombe
Adenium obesum (Forssk.) Roemer & Schultes :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Adenium obesum (Forssk.) Roemer & Schultes
Family :
Apocynaceae
Synonyms :
Nerium obesum Forssk.
,
Adenium somalense var. crispum Chiov.
,
Adenium honghel A.DC.
Reference HW 10
Author(s) :
Weiss. E. A.
Title :
Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen
Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
http://www.springerlink.com/content/044148858871586m/
Symptoms :
H(092)
Recipes :
H(092) poison used on arrows and in fishing can be obtained from the pulp of the tap-root of Adenium obesum and a more efficient (cardiac) poison is obtained from the seeds.
Region :
East Africa (Costal regions)
Country :
Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mdagu, wanja (Swahili), mwadiga (Duruma), sarba arba.( Boran)
Reference HW 10
Author(s) :
Weiss. E. A.
Title :
Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen
Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
http://www.springerlink.com/content/044148858871586m/
Symptoms :
V(092)
Recipes :
V(092) poison used on arrows and in fishing can be obtained from the pulp of the tap-root of Adenium obesum and a more efficient (cardiac) poison is obtained from the seeds.
Region :
East Africa (Costal regions)
Country :
Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mdagu, wanja (Swahili), mwadiga (Duruma), sarba arba ( Boran),
Aerva javanica (Burm. f.) Juss. ex Schult. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aerva javanica (Burm. f.) Juss. ex Schult.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Aerva persica (Burm. f.) Merr.
Reference HS 12a
Author(s) :
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991)
Symptoms :
H(027y), H(101), H(104), H(124), H(139)
Recipes :
H(027y) + H(124), H(101), 3 pieces of fresh roots (15 cm long each) are crushed and boiled with 2 glasses of water. VO. 1 glass, 2X /day during 3 days
H(104), pain in the lower part of the abdomen, same preparation, 1 glass at bed time for 1 week
H(139), impotence, same preparation, 1 glass at bed time for 2 weeks
H(104), pain in the lower part of the abdomen, same preparation, 1 glass at bed time for 1 week
H(139), impotence, same preparation, 1 glass at bed time for 2 weeks
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Somalia
Vernacular name :
hambohi
Albizia anthelmintica Brongn. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia anthelmintica Brongn.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HS 12c
Author(s) :
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. III. Plants of the families Lauraceae - Papilionaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 93 - 112, (1992)
Symptoms :
H(068), H(100)
Recipes :
H(068), H(100) gono., a handfuf of fresh or dried roots or barks, crushed, boiled, VO. 2 cups 3X / day during 3 days
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Somalia
Vernacular name :
reydab
Reference HW 10
Author(s) :
Weiss. E. A.
Title :
Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen
Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
http://www.springerlink.com/content/044148858871586m/
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) bark infusion of Albizia anthelmintica is used as an anthelmintic
Region :
East Africa (Costal regions)
Country :
Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mpojoro, mtikiti (Swahili), hobocho (Boni), mfuleta (Zigua), hawacho ( Boran)
Aloe sp. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe sp.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HW 10
Author(s) :
Weiss. E. A.
Title :
Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen
Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
http://www.springerlink.com/content/044148858871586m/
Symptoms :
H(003), H(100), H(104)
Recipes :
H(003) leaves or their mucilage of Aloe sp.as a hot poultice to relieve swellings
H(100), an unspecified concoction was also used to treat gonorrhoea.
H(104) the roots are believed to promote regular movement of the bowels, but this statement was often modified by adding that only certain women collected them for this purpose
H(100), an unspecified concoction was also used to treat gonorrhoea.
H(104) the roots are believed to promote regular movement of the bowels, but this statement was often modified by adding that only certain women collected them for this purpose
Region :
East Africa (Costal regions)
Country :
Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
msubili, kisimamleo, msubiri mwitu (Swahili)
Reference VM 03
Author(s) :
Marx, W.
Title :
Traditionelle tierärztliche heilmethoden unter besonderer berücksichtigung der kauterisation in Somalie.
Giessener Beiträge zur Entwicklungsforschung, Reihe 1, Band 10 : 111 - 116, (1984) Wissenschaftliches Zentrum Tropeninstitut, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen.De la référence VB 10
Symptoms :
V(016)
Recipes :
Vb(016), friction, uder with juice, ONS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Somalia
Vernacular name :
dacar
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Synonyms :
Aloe vulgaris Lam.
Reference VL 18
Author(s) :
Lul, S.A.
Title :
Smallholder rural poultry production in the Somalia Democratic Republic. In: CTA Seminar Proceedings, Volume 2, Smallholder Rural Poultry Production, Thessaloniki, Greece, pp. 207-214 (1990)
(From reference VG 56)
Symptoms :
V(008)
Recipes :
Vv(008) diarrhoea, juice of Aloe vera given orally
(registered from reference VG 56).
(registered from reference VG 56).
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Somalia
Vernacular name :
not registered
Annona senegalensis Pers. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Annona senegalensis Pers.
Family :
Annonaceae
Synonyms :
Annona arenaria Thonn.
,
Annona chrysophylla Bojer
Reference HW 10
Author(s) :
Weiss. E. A.
Title :
Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen
Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
http://www.springerlink.com/content/044148858871586m/
Symptoms :
H(092), H(104), H(175)
Recipes :
H(092). In certain areas , the roots of Annona senegalensis are said to be poisonous if eaten.
H(104) roots of Annona chrysophylla are cut into pieces and boiled to produce an extract used in the treatment of stomach-ache.
H(175) the hot pulp is used for poultices
H(104) roots of Annona chrysophylla are cut into pieces and boiled to produce an extract used in the treatment of stomach-ache.
H(175) the hot pulp is used for poultices
Region :
East Africa (Costal regions)
Country :
Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
wild custard apple (English), mkonokono mwitu (Swahili), mbokwe (Digo), malamute (Boni)
Aristolochia bracteata Retz. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aristolochia bracteata Retz.
Family :
Aristolochiaceae
Reference HS 12a
Author(s) :
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991)
Symptoms :
H(005), H(037), H(077), H(101), H(104), H(108), H(113)
Recipes :
H(005), a handful of fresh leaves Aristolochia bracteata, crushed + salt + 5 gr resin of Commiphora myrrha, used topically
H(037), pneumonia, 3 fresh leaves, crushed, boiled in 1 cup of oil , VO.1/2 cup, the remaining part is applied on the chest
H(077), 1 handful of fresh leaves, crushed in H2O + 1 cup of honey, VO. 1/2 cup, 3X / day during 2 days
H(101), 7 fresh leaves crushed + few H2O+ 1 cup of honey, the whole is eaten in one day. To repeat 3X.
H(104), 10 cm roots are crushed + 1glass H2O, filter. VO. 1 cup 2X /day. Repeat 3X
H(108), influenza, handful of fresh leaves, maceration in 1 cup H2O overnight , filter, VO the whole. Repeat 3x
H(113), 7 fresh leaves crushed + few oil, used topicaly, rigidity of mandibular bones
H(037), pneumonia, 3 fresh leaves, crushed, boiled in 1 cup of oil , VO.1/2 cup, the remaining part is applied on the chest
H(077), 1 handful of fresh leaves, crushed in H2O + 1 cup of honey, VO. 1/2 cup, 3X / day during 2 days
H(101), 7 fresh leaves crushed + few H2O+ 1 cup of honey, the whole is eaten in one day. To repeat 3X.
H(104), 10 cm roots are crushed + 1glass H2O, filter. VO. 1 cup 2X /day. Repeat 3X
H(108), influenza, handful of fresh leaves, maceration in 1 cup H2O overnight , filter, VO the whole. Repeat 3x
H(113), 7 fresh leaves crushed + few oil, used topicaly, rigidity of mandibular bones
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Somalia
Vernacular name :
booro, wees.
Aspilia mossambicensis (Oliv.) Wild :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aspilia mossambicensis (Oliv.) Wild
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Aspilia chrysops S. Moore
,
Aspilia holstii O.Hoffm
Reference HS 12b
Author(s) :
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. II. Plants of the families Combretaceae - Labiatae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 47 - 70, (1992)
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) gono, 1/2 kgr fresh roots Aspilia mossambicensis, decoction (H2O) + 50 gr gum of Boswelia, VO. 1 cup, 3x / day for 3 days
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Somalia
Vernacular name :
lubaan-duureed
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile
Family :
Zygophyllaceae
Synonyms :
Balanites gillettii Cufod.
Reference HS 12a
Author(s) :
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991)
Symptoms :
H(020), H(082), H(139)
Recipes :
H(020), the bark of dried roots is powdered, 4 teaspoons of powder is mixed with enough water to make a viscous mixturewhich is used externally
H(082), 35 cm roots is crushed and mixed with 2 glasses H2O, fittered, VO. 1 cup, 3X / day for 3 days
H(139), sperm deficiency, 8 teaspoon ful of pwdered root barks, boiled with 1 glass of water and 1 piece of lemon added, VO, 1 glass
H(139), 8 tablespoonsfuls of powdered root barks is mixed with 4 glasses of water. The mixture is stirred until it becomes foamy wich is consumed daily for 7 days. After 20 - 40 days, 3 tablesspoons of the powder is boiled with 1 cup of water and filtered, VO. the whole decoction
H(082), 35 cm roots is crushed and mixed with 2 glasses H2O, fittered, VO. 1 cup, 3X / day for 3 days
H(139), sperm deficiency, 8 teaspoon ful of pwdered root barks, boiled with 1 glass of water and 1 piece of lemon added, VO, 1 glass
H(139), 8 tablespoonsfuls of powdered root barks is mixed with 4 glasses of water. The mixture is stirred until it becomes foamy wich is consumed daily for 7 days. After 20 - 40 days, 3 tablesspoons of the powder is boiled with 1 cup of water and filtered, VO. the whole decoction
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Somalia
Vernacular name :
shilan or kulun
Blepharis linariifolia Pers. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Blepharis linariifolia Pers.
Family :
Acanthaceae
Synonyms :
Blepharis hirta Hochst. ex Nees
Reference HS 12a
Author(s) :
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991)
Symptoms :
H(038), H(111)
Recipes :
H(038), urogenital infection, H(111), skin burns, fresh or dried whole plant, powdered, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Somalia
Vernacular name :
yamaarug
Boscia elegans Gilg :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Boscia elegans Gilg
Family :
Capparaceae
Reference VM 01
Author(s) :
Mares, R.G.
Title :
Animal husbandry, animal industry and animal disease in the somaliland protectorate, Part 1.
The British veterinary journal 110, 10, 411- 423, (1954 - a)
and
Animal husbandry, animal industry and animal disease in the somaliland protectorate, Part 2.
The British veterinary journal, 110, 11, 470 - 481, (1954 - b) From reference: VB 10
From reference:VB 10
Symptoms :
V(147)
Recipes :
Vch(147), the breeders Somali are aware of the importance of the salt lack of which pulls for the camel a deficient growth, a reduced lactation, cause of abortion. This plant brings a complement in salt
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Somalia
Vernacular name :
not registered
Boswellia sacra Flueck. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Boswellia sacra Flueck.
Family :
Burseraceae
Reference VS 03
Author(s) :
SEPASAL DATABASE
Title :
Center for Economic Botany, Royal Botanic Gardens.Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AE, UK.
Symptoms :
V(000), V(027), V(022)
Recipes :
V(000), V(027) + V(022), ONS., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Somalia
Vernacular name :
not registered
Cadaba farinosa Forssk. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Cadaba farinosa Forssk.
Family :
Capparaceae
Reference HS 12a
Author(s) :
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991)
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000) childs, 1 kg of fresh leaves is powdered and mixed with 4 glasses of cold water, mixture is filtered, 1 glass is drunk, 1 glass is sprinkled on the body daily for 2 days
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Somalia
Vernacular name :
geed-maaluugeed
Reference HW 10
Author(s) :
Weiss. E. A.
Title :
Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen
Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
http://www.springerlink.com/content/044148858871586m/
Symptoms :
H(108), H(201)
Recipes :
H(108) infusion of the Ieaves of Cadaba farinosa is heated and inhaled to clear the head of colds.
H(201) also used as part of the treatment for persons said to be possessed of evil spirits.
H(201) also used as part of the treatment for persons said to be possessed of evil spirits.
Region :
East Africa (Costal regions)
Country :
Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
kibaazi mwitu, mvunja fumo (Swahili), keunya (Boni), khaddi (Boran)
Cadaba glandulosa Forssk. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cadaba glandulosa Forssk.
Family :
Capparaceae
Reference HS 12a
Author(s) :
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991)
Symptoms :
H(020), H(053), H(155)
Recipes :
H(020) snake, a handfull of fresh leaves is crushed and stirred with a small amount of cold H2O, filtered, local application
H(053), ear infection,a handfull of fresh leaves is crushed and stirred with a small amount of cold H2O, filtered, some drops in ears
H(155) tonsilitis, the frech roots are crushed and mixed with fresh milk, the mixture is boiled, VO.
H(053), ear infection,a handfull of fresh leaves is crushed and stirred with a small amount of cold H2O, filtered, some drops in ears
H(155) tonsilitis, the frech roots are crushed and mixed with fresh milk, the mixture is boiled, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Somalia
Vernacular name :
qalanqal, kish madow