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Country : Tunisia

61 plants found in 8 reference(s)

Acacia albida Del. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Acacia albida Del.
Family : Fabaceae
Synonyms : Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev.
Reference B3 Nord
Author(s) : Bellakhdar, J.
Title : Médecine traditionelle et toxicologie ouest-serharienne, contribution à l’étude de la pharmacopée marocaine. Edition techniques nord-africaines: Rabat. (1978). From reference B5 Nord
Symptoms : H(173)
Recipes : H(173), decoction of bark used orally against leprosy.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Libia, Moroco, Tunisia
Vernacular name : haras ; haraz; afrar, telh lebiad; fruits: kharrub (Arabic), ahates ; ahades, temahaq, azawo (Berber), white acacia (English), arbre blanc (local French)
Acacia raddiana Savi : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Acacia raddiana Savi
Family : Fabaceae
Reference B3 Nord
Author(s) : Bellakhdar, J.
Title : Médecine traditionelle et toxicologie ouest-serharienne, contribution à l’étude de la pharmacopée marocaine. Edition techniques nord-africaines: Rabat. (1978). From reference B5 Nord
Symptoms : H(001), H(004), H(008), H(037), H(045), H(126)
Recipes : H(001), gum from the tree is dissolved in water and used to treat occular affections, H(126), jaundice,H(037), pulmonary diseases
H(045), H(004), dried powdered bark disinfectant, for healing wounds
H(008), Seeds, entire or powdered, taken as antidiarrhoeic.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libia, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : talh; sayal ; hares (Arabic), tamat, tadjdjart, abzac, abser; tihi (Berber) gommier de Tunisia (local French)
Ageratum conyzoides L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Ageratum conyzoides L.
Family : Asteraceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(001), H(006), H(008), H(013), H(018), H(037), H(038), H(051), H(055), H(091), H(100), H(104), H(111), H(113), H(125)
Recipes : H(104), Decoction of root for abdominal problems, H(135) digestion, H(104) colic
H(004),H(013) , H(038), H(051) , H(091), H(100), H(111), H(113), H(125), Plant H(125) sudorific, antipyretic, tonic, H(099x) stimulant, for fever, ulcers, H(038) uterine problems, , wounds, syphilis, burns, rheumatism, sleeping sicknessRNS.
H(008), H(018), Crushed leaves mixed with water drunk by diarrhoea patients, and rubbed on forehead to treat headache
H(037), Leaves for pneumonia in children, RNS.
H(001), H(006), H(055), leaves, eye lotion, emetic, purgative, RNS..
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : korink, berqam, borgoman (Arabic), goat weed, bastard agrimony, floss flower (English), agérate, célestine (local French)
Allium cepa L. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Allium cepa L.
Family : Alliaceae
Reference B4 Nord
Author(s) : Boukef, K. & G.M. Ghileb
Title : Contribution à l’étude des plantes utilisées en médecine traditionnelle magghrébine. Bull. Méd. Trad. Pharm., Vol. 2, n°1, 47-55, (1988)
Symptoms : H(045)
Recipes : H(045, f), bulb, RNS..
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Moroco, Tunisia
Vernacular name : basla
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(001), H(004), H(007), H(045), H(104), H(171), H(196)
Recipes : H(007), H(045), H(171), H(196), bulbs are diuretique hypoglycemic, antiscorbutic, antidiabetic, bacteriostatic, antibiotic, intestinal disinfectant in homeopathy
H(001), Dry powder of the onion mixed with honey is locally applied to eyes for protection against cataract; H(004), salt and wine are added to the mixture, it becomes effective against dog bites.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : bassal, besla (Arabic), zalim, baslim, lebsal, tibsal (Berber), azlim (Azalim), onion, (English), oignon (local French)
Allium sativum L. : 3 reference(s)
Official name : Allium sativum L.
Family : Alliaceae
Reference B4 Nord
Author(s) : Boukef, K. & G.M. Ghileb
Title : Contribution à l’étude des plantes utilisées en médecine traditionnelle magghrébine. Bull. Méd. Trad. Pharm., Vol. 2, n°1, 47-55, (1988)
Symptoms : H(045), H(068), H(151)
Recipes : H(045, 3), bulb, antiseptic, RNS.
H(068, 3), bulb, vermifuge, RNS.
H(151, 3), bulb, hypertension, RNS.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Moroco, Tunisia
Vernacular name : thoum
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(007), H(037), H(045), H(053), H(059), H(068), H(091), H(094), H(102), H(107), H(108), H(135), H(152), H(186)
Recipes : H(007),H(037), H(045), H(059), H(068), H(091), H(094), H(102), H(107), H(108), H(135), H(152), H(186), bulbs are powerful H(068) vermifuge, hypotensive, cholagogue, expectorant, digestive, H(068) anthelmintic, depurative, tonic, general antiseptic; for dysentery, typhoid, plague, intestinal worms, suppository for hemorrhoids, tuberculosis, cough, colds
H(053), drops of bot fat previously cooked with sliced garlic useful in treating otitis
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : thoum, toum (Arabic), tiskert, tissert (Berber), garlic (English), ail cultivé; ail commum (local French)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : V(000)
Recipes : V(000), used in veterinary medicine for multiple purposes, ONS, RNS
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : thoum, toum (Arabic), tiskert, tissert (Berber), garlic (English), ail cultivé; ail commum (local French)
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.
Family : Asphodelaceae
Synonyms : Aloe vulgaris Lam.
Reference B4 Nord
Author(s) : Boukef, K. & G.M. Ghileb
Title : Contribution à l’étude des plantes utilisées en médecine traditionnelle magghrébine. Bull. Méd. Trad. Pharm., Vol. 2, n°1, 47-55, (1988)
Symptoms : H(006), H(007), H(171)
Recipes : H(006, f), leaves, sap, purgative, RNS.
H(007, f), leaves, sap, depurative, RNS.
H(171, f), leaves, suc, diabetes, RNS..
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Moroco, Tunisia
Vernacular name : siber, sbar / essouktouri (Moroco), mar, sbar (Tunisia)
Apium graveolens L. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Apium graveolens L.
Family : Apiaceae
Synonyms : Apium decumbens Eckl. & Zeyh.
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : V(027x)
Recipes : V(027x), Fruits stimulate urine contractions and in animaIs abortion.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : karafs ; kerefs el-maa (Arabic), kerafess, krafsa (Berber), celery, marsh parsley, smallage ; wild celery (English), céleri ; céleri cultivé; ache des marais (local French)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(007), H(048), H(051), H(091), H(102), H(104), H(113), H(116), H(162), H(179)
Recipes : H(007), Root, leaves and fruit H(007) diuretic.
H(091), Fruits stimulant, affect the kidneys and bladder
H(162), stimulate urine contractions, Tincture prepared from ripe seeds used to treat urine retention
H(179) renal disorders
H(113), a traditional remedy for rheumatism and arthritis
H(048), H(051), H(102), H(104), H(116) emmenagogue, H(196), Seeds H(104) stomachic, resolvent, H(196) antiscorbutic, H(048) carminative, cholagogue, H(051) febrifuge, H(116) .
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : karafs ; kerefs el-maa (Arabic), kerafess, krafsa (Berber), celery, marsh parsley, smallage ; wild celery (English), céleri ; céleri cultivé; ache des marais (local French)
Artemisia herba-alba Asso : 4 reference(s)
Official name : Artemisia herba-alba Asso
Family : Asteraceae
Reference B2 Nord
Author(s) : Ben Haj Jilani L., Z. Ghrabi & M. Zouaghi
Title : Valorisation de la biodiversité en plantes médicinales et étude ethnobotanique de la flore du Sud-Ouest du Kef (Tunisie). Ethnopharmacologia, n° 39, pp. 36 - 34 (2007) Bulletin de la société française d'ethnopharmacologie et de la société européenne d'ethnopharmacologie http://www.ethnopharmacologia.org/default.asp?page=revue
Symptoms : H(037), H(053), H(135), H(151)
Recipes : H(037, 27) chest pain, H(053, 4) ORL, H(135, 26) digestive problems, H(151, 3) hypertension, 0NS.of Artemisia herba-alba, RNS.
Region : North Africa
Country : Tunisia (South- West of Kef region)
Vernacular name : not communicated by the authors
Reference B4 Nord
Author(s) : Boukef, K. & G.M. Ghileb
Title : Contribution à l’étude des plantes utilisées en médecine traditionnelle magghrébine. Bull. Méd. Trad. Pharm., Vol. 2, n°1, 47-55, (1988)
Symptoms : H(068), H(102)
Recipes : H(068, 3), H(102, 3), ONS., RNS
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Moroco, Tunisia
Vernacular name : chim (Algeria, Moroco, Tunisia)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : V(039)
Recipes : V(039), essential oil distilled from the plant used as parasiticide in veterinary medicine.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : shih ; alala ; ghoreird (Arabic), ifsi, zeri, abelbel ; izri ; zezzeri, odessir (Berber), wormwood (English), armoise ; thyn des steppes; armoise blanche (local French)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(001), H(004), H(007), H(008), H(013), H(018), H(039), H(045), H(048), H(068), H(091), H(099), H(111), H(113), H(116)
Recipes : H(018),H(037), H(048), H(068), leaves and flowers febrifuge, carmative for stomach, cough and cephalalgia
H(099), leaves and flowers cures nervous troubles and calms the emotions
H(001), used for ophthalmic diseases, H(004) + H(124), enters in mixtures for treating hemorrhagic wounds
H(068), H(091), H(104), H(116), Infusion of flowering branches H(068) vermifuge, emmenagogue, tonic, H(104) stomachic
H(004), H(007), H(111), dry powdered plant for healing wounds and burns, H(007) diuretic;H(037), H(113), infusion for rheumatism, bronchitis
H(008),H(013) , cataplasm of boiled flowers used to ripen and cure abscesses , antidiarrhoeic (Raba t drug market)
H(039), H(045), essential oil distilled from the plant good antiseptic and insecticide
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : shih ; alala ; ghoreird (Arabic), ifsi, zeri, abelbel ; izri ; zezzeri, odessir (Berber), wormwood (English), armoise ; thyn des steppes; armoise blanche (local French)
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile
Family : Zygophyllaceae
Synonyms : Balanites gillettii Cufod.
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(004), H(006), H(013), H(014), H(051), H(055), H(056), H(068), H(093), H(100)
Recipes : H(068) anthelmintic, H(006) purgative,H(013) ,H(014), boils, leucoderma, H(014), herpes, H(068) vermifuge, H(051)paludism, H(055) émeticemetic, H(004) wounds, syphlis, colds, H(108), H(126) liver and spleen problems, aches, H(051) febrifuge
H(068), kernel extracts bave low activity against snail that harbors schistosomal worms
H(006) fruit kernels and fruits mjld laxative
H(093) fruit antidote to arrow poison
H(004) Leaf cleans malignant wounds
H(004) bark fumigant to heal circumcision wound
H(051)paludism root extract for paludism..
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : heglig; zaqqoum ; fruits: balah harara (Arabic), taboraq, teisset ; addoua, alo ; fruits: ebora, ibororhen; tugga (Berber), thorn tree, egyptian balsam, zachum oil tree ; desert date, soapberry bush (English), dattier du désert, hagueleg, balanite de’Egypte (local French)
Cannabis sativa L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cannabis sativa L.
Family : Cannabaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(092), H(099), H(137), H(139), H(166), H(167), H(210)
Recipes : H(137) summits of female flowering plants analgesic, H(210 narcotic, H(099) sedative, H(137) anesthetic, H(167) hallucinogenic, H(139) aphrodisiac, H(166) antispasmodic.
H(092) resin bas intoxicating, stimulating in small quantities producing pleasant excitement, passing into delirium and catalepsy if the quantity is increased..
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : not communicated by the author
Capparis decidua (Forssk.) Edgew. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Capparis decidua (Forssk.) Edgew.
Family : Capparaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : V(014)
Recipes : Vch(014), for scabies in camels, ONS., RNS
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : toundoub, habriga (Arabic), koussoms (Berber)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(004), H(006), H(013), H(034), H(037), H(045), H(051), H(068), H(082), H(088), H(103), H(113), H(125), H(137)
Recipes : H(124) ash of the bark hemostatic, H(088) astringent, H(045) disinfectant for wounds and sores
H(137) green branches analgesic for H(113) rheumatism, H(088) astringent, H(034) cardiac problems,H(013) boils, swellings, H(103) toothache, H(006) laxative, H(125) diaphoretic, H(068) anthelmintic, H(037) cough, H(082) asthma, H(113) inflammation, H(051) fever, H(113) rheumatism
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : toundoub, habriga (Arabic), koussoms (Berber)
Capparis spinosa L. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Capparis spinosa L.
Family : Capparaceae
Reference B2 Nord
Author(s) : Ben Haj Jilani L., Z. Ghrabi & M. Zouaghi
Title : Valorisation de la biodiversité en plantes médicinales et étude ethnobotanique de la flore du Sud-Ouest du Kef (Tunisie). Ethnopharmacologia, n° 39, pp. 36 - 34 (2007) Bulletin de la société française d'ethnopharmacologie et de la société européenne d'ethnopharmacologie http://www.ethnopharmacologia.org/default.asp?page=revue
Symptoms : H(113)
Recipes : H(113, 26) rheumatism, 0NS.of Capparis spinosa, RNS.
Region : North Africa
Country : Tunisia (South- West of Kef region)
Vernacular name : not communicated by the authors
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(001), H(006), H(007), H(008), H(013), H(026), H(033), H(045), H(048), H(051), H(075), H(086), H(088), H(091), H(095x), H(108), H(109), H(113), H(127), H(139), H(170), H(179), H(186), H(196)
Recipes : root H(007) diuretic , H(088)astringent , H(091) tonic
H(075) root bark H(075) appetizer , H(088) astringentt
H(127) cataplasm externally applied for spleen troubles
Bark H(007) diuretic, H(088) astringent, H(091)tonic, for H(113) gout and rheumatism, H(006) laxative, H(186) expectorant, for chest diseases
H(008), H(051) Infusion of stem and root bark antidiarrhoeic, febrifuge
H(179) Flower buds and roots renal disinfectants, H(007) diuretic, H(091) tonic for arteriosclerosis as H(007) diuretic and for H(108) chills
H(001) used in compresses for the eyes
Fruits and leaves H(048) carminative, H(139) aphrodisiac
fresh fruits consumed as H(196) antiscorbutic
infusion of fruits for H(109) sciatica and H(170) dropsy; powdered dry fruits mixed with honey, taken first thing in the morning for treating H(109) sciatica and H(108) colds of the back (Rabat drug market)
flower buds H(099x) stimulant, slightly H(007) diuretic and refreshing agent, their decoction taken internally for H(109) sciatica
seeds for H(033) feminine sterility and H(026) dysmenorhoea
crushed seeds forH(013) ulcers, H(086) scrofula and ganglions
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : kabbar ; kabar ; lassaf, assaaf ; asef, shalem, felfel el-djebel ; kronbeiza (Arabic), tailoulout; taybult ; amseilih; tsailaloul, ouailoulou, belachem (Berber), common caper-bush (English), câprier; câprier commun; câprier épineux (local French)
Capsicum annuum L. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Capsicum annuum L.
Family : Solanaceae
Synonyms : Capsicum frutescens L.
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(075), H(091), H(094), H(095), H(104), H(139), H(164)
Recipes : Fruit used mainly as a H(095) condiment, H(091) tonic, H(075) appetizer, H(164) revulsive in aqueous solu tion, H(099) stimulant for gastric secretion, H(139) aphrodisiac
H(164) cataplasm revulsive, H(104) stomachic, antihemorrhoid.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : dar felfel j; felfel glib-el-ttir ; felfel merrakshi ; felfel haar (Arabic), bird pepper, goat pepper, spur pepper (English), piment enragé ; piment d’oiseau; piment de cayenne (local French):
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(007), H(091), H(094), H(095), H(104), H(139), H(164)
Recipes : Fruit a condiment, H(104) stomachic, H(007) diuretic, H(099x) stimulant, H(164) revulsive, H(091) tonic, H(139) aphrodisiac, externally used as H(164) rubefacient, H(094) anthihemorrhoidal in small doses..
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : felfel ahmar;; felfel rumi; felfel haar, felfel helw ; felfel torshi, felfila. (Arabic),: Ifelfel ; chilla (Berber), capsicum, Red pepper, guinea pepper (English), piment des jardins ; piment cultivé; poivre de Guinée ; corail des jardins, poivre de’lnde; piment, capsique, poivrier long, poivron (local French)
Cassia italica (Mill.) Spreng. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cassia italica (Mill.) Spreng.
Family : Fabaceae
Synonyms : Senna italica Mill.
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(001), H(006)
Recipes : H(006) leaflets and pods well-known for purgative effectt
H(001) crushed seeds used for ophthalmic diseases.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : senna ; ashreq; senna ghanami, zenina (Arabic), agerger; affelajet (Berber), senna: (English), senné, séné du sénégal, séné de syrie, séné d’Alep, séné du soudan (local French):
Cedrus atlantica (Endl.) Carrière : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Cedrus atlantica (Endl.) Carrière
Family : Pinaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(126)
Recipes : Oil produced from wood used against H(126) liver affections.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : meddad ; erz, lerz (Arabic), beguoun ; Igdil ; Inguel, Iguengen, Idgel, Iblez, edgeish, abawal, arzaq, larisq (Berber), atlas cedar, atlantic cedar (English), cèdre de l’ atlas; cèdre (local French):
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : V(014)
Recipes : V(014) Tar produced by dry distillation of wood used for dermatitis
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : meddad ; erz, lerz (Arabic), beguoun ; Igdil ; Inguel, Iguengen, Idgel, Iblez, edgeish, abawal, arzaq, larisq (Berber), atlas cedar, atlantic cedar (English), cèdre de l’ atlas; cèdre (local French)
Chenopodium ambrosioides L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Chenopodium ambrosioides L.
Family : Chenopodiaceae
Synonyms : Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(002), H(007), H(048), H(051), H(068), H(082), H(091), H(104), H(116), H(135)
Recipes : Infusion of leaves digestive, carminative, H(099x) stimulant, H(104) stomachic, antiasthmatic
H(082) leaves and young shoots added to soups taken as febrifuge (Rabat drug market), H(002) galactogogue
flowering and fruiting summits H(104) stomachic, H(007) diuretic, H(068) anthelmintic, H(166) antispasmodic, H(068) vermifuge, H(116) emmenagogue.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : natna ; sianama ; bersiana, zorbeih (Arabic), mkheinza (Rabat drug market) (Berber), mexican tea, worm- seed, mexican goose-foot (English), thé du mexique ; ambroisie; ambroisie du mexique (local French)
Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. : 3 reference(s)
Official name : Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad.
Family : Cucurbitaceae
Synonyms : Cucumis colocynthis L. , Colocynthis vulgaris Schrad.
Reference B4 Nord
Author(s) : Boukef, K. & G.M. Ghileb
Title : Contribution à l’étude des plantes utilisées en médecine traditionnelle magghrébine. Bull. Méd. Trad. Pharm., Vol. 2, n°1, 47-55, (1988)
Symptoms : H(014), H(113)
Recipes : H(014, 3), fruit, RNS.
H(113, 3), fruit, RNS.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Moroco, Tunisia
Vernacular name : handhal, hantal (Algeria), handhal, hajja (Moroco), handhal (Tunisia)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : V(014), V(020), V(039), V(088)
Recipes : V(014) vetennary preparations used for itch very often contain colocynth; cataplasm of green or dried plant used as a remedy for leukoderma
cataplasm resolvent, H(088) astringent. Hot sap of plant used to cure certain skin diseases of camels
H(020) Decoction of roots mixed with garlic externally used against snake bites
V(020) Sap of unripe green fruits used against scorpion stings
V(039) Dry fruits effective insecticide especially for mites and weevils.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : handal; hadaj ; hadja ; hadaq, qittat en-na’am ; dry fruits: sise; seeds: habid, haguellet; merraret el-sekhour, dingel, marhoum ; hedej lehmar (Arabic), tadjellet, alkat; taferzizt; tifersit; ubruzi ; fruit: abur (Berber) colocynth; bitter apple, bitter gourd (English), coloquint; chicotin (local French)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(006), H(007), H(020), H(068), H(099), H(100), H(112), H(171)
Recipes : Fruit pulp H(006) purgative, H(007) diuretic, H(099) antiepileptic, against H(100) gonorrhoea
H(020) garlic added to extract of boiled seeds used against bites of poisonous snakes
Seeds H(068) anthelmintic, H(112) abortive, for H(100) gonorrhoea.
One seed daily, swallowed without chewing, for 21 days, is a useful remedy for H(171) diabetes (Rabat drug market)
Region : North AfricaNorth Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : handal; hadaj ; hadja ; hadaq, qittat en-na’am ; dry fruits: sise; seeds: habid, haguellet; merraret el-sekhour, dingel, marhoum ; hedej lehmar (Arabic), tadjellet, alkat; taferzizt; tifersit; ubruzi ; fruit: abur (Berber) colocynth; bitter apple, bitter gourd (English), coloquint; chicotin (local French)
Conyza bonariensis (L.) Cronquist : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Conyza bonariensis (L.) Cronquist
Family : Asteraceae
Synonyms : Conyza floribunda Kunth , Erigeron floribundus (Kunth) Schults - Bip. , Erigeron naudinii (Bonnet) Humbert
Reference F1 Nord
Author(s) : Fourment, P. & H. Roques
Title : Répertoire des plantes médicinales et aromatiques d’Algérie. Documents et renseignements agricoles, Bull. 61. Alger.(1941)
Symptoms : H(007), H(113)
Recipes : H(113), H(007), Flowering branches antirheumatic, diuretic, RNS.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libia, Moroco, Tunisia
Vernacular name : gemliya; hashish el-gabal; zibl el-far, ‘ain el- katkout, halouk baladi (Arabic), fleabane (English), erigère, erigéron ; conyze vulgaire, herbe aux puces (local French):
Cornulaca monacantha Del. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cornulaca monacantha Del.
Family : Chenopodiaceae
Reference B3 Nord
Author(s) : Bellakhdar, J.
Title : Médecine traditionelle et toxicologie ouest-serharienne, contribution à l’étude de la pharmacopée marocaine. Edition techniques nord-africaines: Rabat. (1978). From reference B5 Nord
Symptoms : H(126)
Recipes : H(126), Decoction of leaves used for treatment of jaundice.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libia, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : hadd ; djouri ; shawk ed-deeb (Arabic), tohar (Berber)
Cucumis melo L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cucumis melo L.
Family : Cucurbitaceae
Synonyms : Cucumis cognatus Fenzl ex Cogn. , Cucumis melo L. var. agrestis Naud.
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(037), H(068), H(095x), H(135), H(186)
Recipes : H(186), footstalk of fruit expectorant, H(055) emetic
seeds H(068) vermifuge, H(135) digestive, H(095x) refrigerant, H(037) antitussive
Region : North AfricaNorth Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : ‘aggour; feggous, bettikha; qawoun, sham~am; yaqtin, bittikh (Arabic), tarrhsimte, afqous, bambous (Berber), melon, musk melon (English), melon; musk melon (local French):
Cucurbita pepo L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cucurbita pepo L.
Family : Cucurbitaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(006), H(068), H(078)
Recipes : Embryo of the seed contains an isoprenoid compound which bas remarkable antihelminthoid properties, capable of arresting cell division at metaphase and can be used to combat H(078) cancer in cases of hypertrophy of the prostate gland
Seeds H(068) anthelmintic; fresh peeled seeds H(068) vermifuge in association with a purgative
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : qar’a; qrei’a; qar’a maghrabi, qar’a rumi ; qar’a hamra, lehshash, lekshash; kabouia, kouaba, djirouad (Arabic), kabéoualen, sagadon (Berber), pumpkin, gourd. (English), citrouille; potiron; giraumon; courgette (local French)
Cuminum cyminum L. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Cuminum cyminum L.
Family : Apiaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(002), H(007), H(048), H(088), H(099), H(104), H(108), H(116), H(125), H(166)
Recipes : Fruits efficient in the treatment of severe H(104) colic; infusion of fruits assure easy H(135) digestion, H(099x) stimulant, colds and body H(051) temperature, H(166) antispasmodic, H(099) antihysteric, H(088) astringent, H(007) diuretic. Seeds carminative, H(125) sudorific, H(002) galactogogue, H(116) emmenagogue, H(104) stomachic, used as a cataplasm on the nape of the neck for the treatment of H(053) mump.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : kemmoun (Arabic), acham, Ichammen ; Ichoumane, azcar. bnglish: cumin (Berber), cumin (local French)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : V(000)
Recipes : V(000), used in veterinary medicine.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : kemmoun (Arabic), acham, Ichammen ; Ichoumane, azcar. bnglish: cumin (Berber), cumin (local French)
Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.) Spreng. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.) Spreng.
Family : Poaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(051)
Recipes : H(051), Infusion of flowers febrifuge
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : lemmad ; hashma ; Idkhir; mahareb; tibn makkah; haliet makkah; sha’ret et-trab (Arabic), tiberrimt (Berber), camel’s hay, scenanth, geranium grass (English), schoenanthe; scoenanthe officinal ; jonc aromatique ; otronnelle, Jonc odorant, paille de la mecque: (local French)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : V(004)
Recipes : Vch(004), cataplasm for wounds of camels.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : lemmad ; hashma ; Idkhir; mahareb; tibn makkah; haliet makkah; sha’ret et-trab (Arabic), tiberrimt (Berber), camel’s hay, scenanth, geranium grass (English), schoenanthe; scoenanthe officinal ; jonc aromatique ; otronnelle, Jonc odorant, paille de la mecque: (local French)
Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.
Family : Poaceae
Reference B4 Nord
Author(s) : Boukef, K. & G.M. Ghileb
Title : Contribution à l’étude des plantes utilisées en médecine traditionnelle magghrébine. Bull. Méd. Trad. Pharm., Vol. 2, n°1, 47-55, (1988)
Symptoms : H(162)
Recipes : H(162, f), rhizom
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Moroco, Tunisia
Vernacular name : njem, ennajam (Moroco) , njem (Tunisia)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(007), H(037), H(045), H(095x), H(116), H(125), H(162x), H(179)
Recipes : decoction of rhizomes for H(179) renal and urinary troubles, depurative, H(116) emmenagogue, H(007) diuretic, refreshing agent, H(125) sudorific, H(193) emollient, for H(037) cough; used for supression of H(162x) urine and vesical calculus, for purifying the blood, H(045) disinfectant, H(045) vulnerary
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : endjil ; nigil ; moddad ; nedjem; Rjel leghrab, kar’a leghrab ; ndjil, nadjir, zabak, kezmir, tsil, Raifa, ‘akresh (Arabic), tizmit; affer, agesmir; tagamait, Imelzi, haffar, toungane, agouzinir, aoukeraz, almès (Berber), bermuda grass, dog’ s-tooth- grass, scutch-grass (English), gros chiendent ; herbe du ber- mudes ; chiendent pied de poule; chiendent d’Italie ; dactyle (local French)
Cyperus esculentus L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cyperus esculentus L.
Family : Cyperaceae
Synonyms : Cyperus aureus Tenore
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(002), H(038), H(082), H(095x), H(139), H(193)
Recipes : H(038) tubers spermatogenic, H(139) aphrodisiac, H(002) galactogogue, pectoral, H(193) emollient, H(095) highly nutritious
H(193) fixed oil from tubers effective emollient for inflamed breasts of suckling mother
H(095x)refreshing beverage prepared from crushed tubers soaked in water
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : habb el-’aziz; habb el-zalam; felfel es- sudan ; soqqait barari, soqqait (Arabic), earth almond, edible cyperus, rush-nut (English), souchet comestible; amande de terre (local French)
Cyperus papyrus L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cyperus papyrus L.
Family : Cyperaceae
Reference T1 Nord
Author(s) : Tackholm, V. & M. Drar
Title : Flora of Egypt, vol. 2. Bull. Fac. Sci. Fouad 1 Univ. 28. (1950)
Symptoms : H(004), H(013)
Recipes : H(004),H(013) , Ash of plant checks malignant u!cers from spreading in the mouth or elsewhere; if plant is macerated iIl viIlegar and burnt, the ash heals wounds
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : bardi ; qasab el-bardi (Arabic), papyrus, nile papyrus, paper reed (English), papyrus, jonc du nil, papier du nil, souchet à papier (local French)
Cyperus rotundus L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cyperus rotundus L.
Family : Cyperaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(007), H(008), H(020), H(048), H(068), H(088), H(091), H(095), H(099), H(104), H(116), H(125), H(135), H(139), H(179)
Recipes : Tubercles contain an essential oil used as aromatic H(104) stomachic in nervous gastralgia, dyspepsia, diarrhoea, emmenagogue, sedative, anaIgesic in dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, chronic metritis, H(007) diuretic, carminative, H(099x) stimulant, a col- ic remedy and to remove renal calculi, tonic, aphrodisiac, to increase the body weight, H(068) anthelmintic, analeptic, condiment, H(104) stomachic; in fresh state diaphoretic, H(088) astringent, for scorpion stings H(020)
decoction of tubercles H(125) diaphoretic
infusion of tubers used for H(104) intestina pains.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : sa’ad el-homar; saal; sa’ad; se’d; Zibl el-ma’iz; burbeit, dis ; tara (Arabic), azdjmir; taselbou (Berber), nut-grass (English), souchet rond (local French)
Datura stramonium L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Datura stramonium L.
Family : Solanaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(018), H(037), H(082), H(099), H(137), H(139)
Recipes : H(082) leaves used in fumigations and in cigarettes to ease asthma attacks
dried leaves smoked as cigarettes for the treatment of asthma, H(099) sedative, H(137) anesthetic
also smoked as cigarettes, alone or mixed with Atropa and Hyoscyamus, to act as H(166) antispasmodic, H(082) antiasthmatic, H(099) sedative, for H(108) coughs and H(018) violent headaches
fresh or dry seeds enter in H(139) aphrodisiac mixtures, similar to Atropa in action and toxicity.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : shedjret el-janna; tatura ; nefir; datura, semm el-far ; djahnama, messekra; shedjret el-jemel; iruit: djouza matel; seeds: habb el-ioua (Arabic), tabourzigt, tidiua (Berber) thorn-apple ; devil’s apple, devil’s trumpet . frech: datura (English), stramoine ; pomme épineuse ; herbe aux sorcières ; pomme du diable, endormie (local French)
Dryopteris filix-mas (L.) Schott : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Dryopteris filix-mas (L.) Schott
Family : Dryopteridaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(037), H(048), H(068), H(109), H(113)
Recipes : Rhizome H(068) anthelmintic, used for taenia
young fronds H(048) calmative, their tincture used by rubbing for H(113) rheumatism, H(109) sciatica, cramps, H(048) lumbago,H(037) cough.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : sarkhas; shurud (Arabic), Ifilkou, aoutem, afersiou: (Berber), male fern, male polypody (English), fougère mâle (local French)
Eclipta prostrata (L.) L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Eclipta prostrata (L.) L.
Family : Asteraceae
Synonyms : Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk.
Reference K2 Nord
Author(s) : Keys, J. D.
Title : Chinese Herbs, their Botany, Chemistry and Pharmaco- dynamics. Charles E. Tuttle Company: Rutland, Vermont, and Tokyo. (1976)
Symptoms : H(088), H(124)
Recipes : H(088), entire plant is astringent, H(124) hemostatic. Juice of fresh herb applied to scalp to promote hair growth; taken internally it blackens the hair and beard
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libia, Moroco, Tunisia
Vernacular name : suweid; hashish el-faras, sa’aet el-naqa (Arabic), fa!se daisy (English), eclipte droite (local French)
Heliotropium bacciferum Forssk. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Heliotropium bacciferum Forssk.
Family : Boraginaceae
Synonyms : Heliotropium undulatum Vahl
Reference B3 Nord
Author(s) : Bellakhdar, J.
Title : Médecine traditionelle et toxicologie ouest-serharienne, contribution à l’étude de la pharmacopée marocaine. Edition techniques nord-africaines: Rabat. (1978). From reference B5 Nord
Symptoms : H(003), H(005), H(013)
Recipes : H(013), H(003) boils, sprains, contusions, H(005) oedema, and swellings of all kinds, plasters from dried, powdered leaves used for abscesses,
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libia, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : sedjra tenshama, sga’a, medeb (Arabic), lebalig, lehbaliya (Berber)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : V(014)
Recipes : V(014) plasters used for anti-scabies preparations in veterinary medicine.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : sedjra tenshama, sga’a, medeb (Arabic), lebalig ; lehbaliya (Berber)
Juniperus phoenicea L. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Juniperus phoenicea L.
Family : Cupressaceae
Reference B2 Nord
Author(s) : Ben Haj Jilani L., Z. Ghrabi & M. Zouaghi
Title : Valorisation de la biodiversité en plantes médicinales et étude ethnobotanique de la flore du Sud-Ouest du Kef (Tunisie). Ethnopharmacologia, n° 39, pp. 36 - 34 (2007) Bulletin de la société française d'ethnopharmacologie et de la société européenne d'ethnopharmacologie http://www.ethnopharmacologia.org/default.asp?page=revue
Symptoms : H(014), H(135)
Recipes : H(014, 9) dermatosis, H(135, 7) digestive problems, 0NS. Of Juniperus phoenicea, RNS.
Region : North Africa
Country : Tunisia (South- West of Kef region)
Vernacular name : not communicated by the authors
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(006), H(008), H(014), H(045), H(099), H(104), H(113), H(116)
Recipes : H(008) Hot infusion of leaves for children's diarrhoea and H(099) sedative for H(104) abdominal pains
Dry powdered leaves used to cure mild dermal inflammations, especially for babies, dialator for H(162) urinary tract, H(006) laxative, H(104) intestinal disinfectant (Algiers drug market)
leaves H(116) emmenagogue
H(022) help during childbirth by increasing the contractions oi uterus, H(008) antidiarrhoeic.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : ‘ar’ar ; djineda (Arabic), zimeba, aifz (Berber), phoenician juniper ; (English): see note under local French)names. genévrier rouge, fausse sabine (local French). mistakenly called phoenician juniper or genévrier de phénicie, as linnaeus meant by “phoenicea” red, and not phoenicia
Lactuca sativa L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Lactuca sativa L.
Family : Asteraceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(048), H(139), H(193)
Recipes : In homeopathy, a tincture extracted from the whole plant is used in treatment of H(139) impotence; symbol of fertility in Ancient Egypt
leaves H(193) emollient, H(048) carmative, a valuable source of iron and vitamine
Seed oil aphrodisiac H(139)
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : khass ; mesiouka, harouka (Arabic), common lettuce (English), laitue cultivée (local French)
Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley
Family : Cucurbitaceae
Synonyms : Lagenaria vulgaris Ser. , Cucurbita lagenaria L.
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(007), H(068)
Recipes : Rind of mature fruit H(007) diuretic
H(095) juice of the whitish-green fruit js much ap- preciated for its thirst-quenching qualities
H(068) fresh peeled seeds mixed wjth honey is H(068) anthelmintic
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : qar’a tawil ; dubb’a ; qar’a dubba, qar’a duruf ; qar’a aslawiya (Arabic), qer’aa, qer’aa beida, qer’aa gardousi, qer’aa medwen, qer’aa el-leben (Rabat drug market), takhsait, ouowi, laqttine, tafe- qeloujla (Berber), bottle gourd, calabash cucumber (English), calebasse ; calebasse d’urope, bouteille, congourde, gourde (local French):
Laurus nobilis L : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Laurus nobilis L
Family : Lauraceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(007), H(039), H(048), H(091), H(095), H(104), H(113), H(116), H(125), H(166)
Recipes : Leaves condiment, gastric H(099x) stimulant, H(104) stomachic, carminative, anticatarrhal, H(007) diuretic, H(166) antispasmodic, emmenagogue; leaves infusion H(125) sudorific
Fatty matter from beries externally used as parasiticide and for rheumatism
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : raIld (Arabic), ghar ; ‘asa musa ; maraget musa (Casablanca drug market), fruit; habb ghar . (Berber), laurel, Roman laurel, sweet-bay ( English), laurier ; laurier commun ; laurier d’ apollon, laurier sauce ; laurier franc, laurier des poètes (local French)
Lawsonia inermis L. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Lawsonia inermis L.
Family : Lythraceae
Synonyms : Lawsonia alba Lam.
Reference B4 Nord
Author(s) : Boukef, K. & G.M. Ghileb
Title : Contribution à l’étude des plantes utilisées en médecine traditionnelle magghrébine. Bull. Méd. Trad. Pharm., Vol. 2, n°1, 47-55, (1988)
Symptoms : H(045)
Recipes : H(045, 3), leaves, antiseptic, softener
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Moroco, Tunisia
Vernacular name : henna (Algeria, Moroco, Tunisia)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(001), H(004), H(039), H(045), H(088), H(111), H(113), H(173)
Recipes : Leaves H(088) astringent, H(045) antiseptic, H(045) vulnerary, for H(004) wounds and H(111) burns, used in the preparation of numerous eye lotions H(001) and H(113) antirheumatic liniments, for H(173) leprosy
flowers insecticide H(039)
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : henna (flower= faghia) (Arabic), hamella, rhanni, diabé, foudeoum, lalle (Berber), henna, egyptian priver, alcanna, camphire (English), henné, ; alcann (local French)
Lepidium sativum L. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Lepidium sativum L.
Family : Brassicaceae
Reference B4 Nord
Author(s) : Boukef, K. & G.M. Ghileb
Title : Contribution à l’étude des plantes utilisées en médecine traditionnelle magghrébine. Bull. Méd. Trad. Pharm., Vol. 2, n°1, 47-55, (1988)
Symptoms : H(082), H(100)
Recipes : H(082, 2), seedss, pulmonary affection, RNS.
H(100, 2), seeds, RNS.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Moroco, Tunisia
Vernacular name : habb. er. Rchad (Moroco, Tunisia)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(002), H(013), H(033), H(037), H(048), H(091), H(095), H(100), H(108), H(139), H(164), H(186), H(196)
Recipes : Fresh plant eaten as H(196) antiscorbutic, H(095) nourishing, condiment
H(091) seeds tonique, H(139) aphrodisiac, H(186) aclive expeclorant, pulmonary H(099x) stimulant
crushed seeds mixed wjth honey or bot milk is taken for H(037) cough, tuberculosis, H(108) colds, pulmonary diseases, H(033) sterility, H(100) syphilis; also as a H(091) tonic, H(048) carminative, H(002) galactogogue
flour from seeds enter in the composition of H(164) revulsive, cataplasms against H(037) bronchitis and whitlow
cataplasm of seeds used to healH(013) scrofulous ulcers
crushed seeds mixed with olive oil used as massage for H(091) rachitis
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : reshad ; seeds: habb er-reshad ; horf ; tseffa, qerfa, ha]f (Arabic), belacheqine (Berber), garden cress, tongue-grass (English), cresson alénois ; cressonnette ; passerage cu(tivé, cresson des jardins (local French)
Leptadenia pyrotechnica (Forssk.) Decne. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Leptadenia pyrotechnica (Forssk.) Decne.
Family : Apocynaceae
Synonyms : Leptadenia spartium Wight & Arn.
Reference B3 Nord
Author(s) : Bellakhdar, J.
Title : Médecine traditionelle et toxicologie ouest-serharienne, contribution à l’étude de la pharmacopée marocaine. Edition techniques nord-africaines: Rabat. (1978). From reference B5 Nord
Symptoms : H(006), H(007), H(162)
Recipes : Branches H(007) diuretic; infusion of branches used for retention of urine and to help expel uroliths (Bedouins, Egypt).
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libia, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : markh; assabay; kalenba (Arabic), titarek; kizzen, kanouri (Berber)
Marrubium vulgare L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Marrubium vulgare L.
Family : Lamiaceae
Reference B2 Nord
Author(s) : Ben Haj Jilani L., Z. Ghrabi & M. Zouaghi
Title : Valorisation de la biodiversité en plantes médicinales et étude ethnobotanique de la flore du Sud-Ouest du Kef (Tunisie). Ethnopharmacologia, n° 39, pp. 36 - 34 (2007) Bulletin de la société française d'ethnopharmacologie et de la société européenne d'ethnopharmacologie http://www.ethnopharmacologia.org/default.asp?page=revue
Symptoms : H(014), H(037), H(135), H(171)
Recipes : H(014, 22) dermatosis,H(037, 7) chest pain, H(135, 8) digestive problems, H(171, 11) diabetes, 0NS. of Marrubium vulgare, RNS.
Region : North Africa
Country : Tunisia (South- West of Kef region)
Vernacular name : not communicated by the authors
Mentha aquatica L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Mentha aquatica L.
Family : Lamiaceae
Reference B2 Nord
Author(s) : Ben Haj Jilani L., Z. Ghrabi & M. Zouaghi
Title : Valorisation de la biodiversité en plantes médicinales et étude ethnobotanique de la flore du Sud-Ouest du Kef (Tunisie). Ethnopharmacologia, n° 39, pp. 36 - 34 (2007) Bulletin de la société française d'ethnopharmacologie et de la société européenne d'ethnopharmacologie http://www.ethnopharmacologia.org/default.asp?page=revue
Symptoms : H(082), H(113)
Recipes : H(082, 6) respiratory problems, H(113, 3) rheumatism, 0NS. of Mentha aquatica, RNS.
Region : North Africa
Country : Tunisia (South- West of Kef region)
Vernacular name : not communicated by the authors
Nerium oleander L. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Nerium oleander L.
Family : Apocynaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(013), H(014), H(039), H(051), H(078), H(090), H(092), H(100), H(112)
Recipes : Plant poisonous and not used orally. Infusion of plant H(112) abortive
macerated leaves forH(014) itch and fall of hair; fresh leaves applied to H(078) tumors
lotion or soap made by mixing wood ash with olive oil used forH(014) itch
decoction of leaves and bark H(100) antisyphilitic
H(092) leaves general paralyzing and toxic agent by contact or ingestion, hence used as H(039) iinsecticide
H(093) decoction of plant antipoison
H(103) decoction of leaves used as a gargle to strengthen teeth and gum and as nose drops for children (Algiers drug market)
extracts of plant show cardiotonic activity H(090)
H(051) infusion of flowers febrifuge.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : defla; ward el-homar (Arabic), alili; anini, ariri (Berber), oleander (English), laurier-rose; oleandre (local French)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : V(013)
Recipes : V(013), pounded dry leaves for ulcers in animaIs.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : defla; ward el-homar (Arabic), alili; anini, ariri (Berber), oleander (English), laurier-rose; oleandre (local French)
Nicotiana rustica L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Nicotiana rustica L.
Family : Solanaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(001), H(004), H(039), H(045), H(068), H(103)
Recipes : Leaves H(068) vermifuge, H(039) parasiticide
mixed with Thymus and Origanum and smoked for H(118) throat pains and H(103) toothache; taken as snuff for beneficial action on H(001) eye pains; powdered leaves put on H(004) wounds as H(045) antiseptic and for their healing effect.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : dokhan akhdar; dokhan ; dokhan soufi ; dokhan barri (Arabic), taba ; tabga, tabera (Berber), wild tobacco, brazilian tobacco (English), tabac rustique; tabac du brézil ; tabac (local French)
Nigella sativa L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Nigella sativa L.
Family : Ranunculaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(002), H(007), H(018), H(037), H(048), H(050), H(068), H(075), H(082), H(092), H(093), H(094), H(103), H(108), H(112), H(116), H(166), H(173)
Recipes : H(075) aperitive, seeds mixed with honey, VO. In the morning
H(092), seeds poisonous in high doses
H(002), H(007), H(018), H(048), H(050), H(068), H(093), H(094), H(103), H(108), H(112), H(116), H(166), H(173), seeds, RNS.
H(037), H(082), seeds oil, RNS
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : kammumù aswad, sanoudj, habba souda… (Arabe), zerara, tikammin (Berber), black cumin (English), nigelle, cumin noir (Français)
Ocimum basilicum L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Ocimum basilicum L.
Family : Lamiaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(001), H(002), H(006), H(037), H(048), H(051), H(056), H(078), H(094), H(104), H(108), H(007), H(008), H(014), H(048), H(078), H(091), H(094), H(100), H(104), H(126), H(127), H(166)
Recipes : Plant for H(051) fever,H(037) cough, H(056) worms, H(104) stomach complaints, H(163) gout, H(078) tumors of the eye, as ointment for sclerosis of H(127) spleen and H(126) liver
twigs for stomach H(078) cancer as bot bath. Leaves or flowering summits H(104) gastric H(166) antispasmodic, H(104) stomachic, H(091)tonic, H(048) carminative, H(002) galactogenic
infusions recommended for H(108) sinusitis, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(104) stomach troubles, H(099x) stimulant, H(007) diuretic
H(014) leaves for skin diseases, H(087) nasal douche, fungus infections, cataplasm for H(078) tumors
Flowers H(048) carminative, H(007) diuretic, H(099x) stimulant, demulcent
Infusion of seeds for H(100) gonorrhoea, H(008) dysentery, H(008) chronic diarrhoea, H(006)constipation, H(094) piles..
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : habaq ; rayhan; za’ater hindi ; habaq el- ayalet, hamahim (Arabic), basil, sweet basil (English), basilic ; grand basilic (local French)
Olea europaea L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Olea europaea L.
Family : Oleaceae
Reference B2 Nord
Author(s) : Ben Haj Jilani L., Z. Ghrabi & M. Zouaghi
Title : Valorisation de la biodiversité en plantes médicinales et étude ethnobotanique de la flore du Sud-Ouest du Kef (Tunisie). Ethnopharmacologia, n° 39, pp. 36 - 34 (2007) Bulletin de la société française d'ethnopharmacologie et de la société européenne d'ethnopharmacologie http://www.ethnopharmacologia.org/default.asp?page=revue
Symptoms : H(053), H(151)
Recipes : H(053, 7) ORL , H(151, 15) hypertension, ONS. of Olea europaea, RNS
Region : North Africa
Country : Tunisia (South- West of Kef region)
Vernacular name : not communicated by the authors
Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.
Family : Cactaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(008), H(088), H(100), H(104), H(124), H(193)
Recipes : Hot cataplasm of fleshy cladodes H(193) emollient
infusion of flowers H(008) antidiarrhoeic
flowers used externally as H(124) antihemorrhagic
infuson of dried flower buds mixed wjth barley grains and maize silks used as remedy for H(100) gonorrhoea (Rabat drug market)
fruits H(088) astringent, H(104) colic, H(008) antidiarrhoeic.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : hendi ; karmouz en-nsara ; tin shawki ; spineless form: seurti; flowers: nowara hindia, nowaret el-karmouz (Arabic), sobbaira, troumoucht, amizzour; tihendit, Ihader, aferoug (Rabat drug market). (Berber), prickly pear, Indian fig (English), figuier de barbarie ; figuier d’Inde; cactus raquette, figuier nopal (local French)
Pergularia tomentosa L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Pergularia tomentosa L.
Family : Apocynaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(006), H(014), H(068), H(112), H(175)
Recipes : Plant used as depilatory, H(175) poultice, H(006) laxative, H(068) anthelmintic, H(112) abortive, for skin diseases..
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : ghalqa ; laban el-hamir; demia, Rouk, louas, umm el-laban (Arabic), tachkal, dellakal, tellakh, sellaha (Berber)
Pinus halepensis Mill. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Pinus halepensis Mill.
Family : Pinaceae
Reference B2 Nord
Author(s) : Ben Haj Jilani L., Z. Ghrabi & M. Zouaghi
Title : Valorisation de la biodiversité en plantes médicinales et étude ethnobotanique de la flore du Sud-Ouest du Kef (Tunisie). Ethnopharmacologia, n° 39, pp. 36 - 34 (2007) Bulletin de la société française d'ethnopharmacologie et de la société européenne d'ethnopharmacologie http://www.ethnopharmacologia.org/default.asp?page=revue
Symptoms : H(014), H(135)
Recipes : H(014, 32) dermatosis, H(135, 27) digestive problems, 0NS. of Pinus halepensis, RNS.
Region : North Africa
Country : Tunisia (South- West of Kef region)
Vernacular name : not communicated by the authors
Portulaca oleracea L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Portulaca oleracea L.
Family : Portulacaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(007), H(008), H(013), H(048), H(068), H(094), H(095x), H(139), H(171), H(193), H(196)
Recipes : Whole plmt is H(113) antiphlogistic and H(045) bactericide in bacillary dysentery, H(008) diarrhoea, H(094) hemorrhoids, enterorrhagia; enters into prescriptions as H(171) antidiabetic
externally used as cataplasm of fresh leaves for maturing of abscessesH(013)
whole plant H(139) anaphrodisiac, H(193) emollient, H(048) carminative, H(007) diuretic, H(095x) refreshing agent, H(196) antiscorbutic, H(068) vermifuge
Seeds H(048) carminative and H(095) slake thirst.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : rigla ; rashad ; hurfa ; baqlet el-hamqa, baqlet el-mubareka; farfah ; dhou el-keffin, aben drag, brabra, ornoba, bou el-kazit, berdougala, bleibsha (Arabic), tafrita; Rejla, arhilem, bouguel, benderakesh (Berber), purslane, garden purslain, (English,: pourpier ; pourcellaine, pourpier potager (local French).
Pulicaria crispa (Forssk.) Benth. ex Oliv. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Pulicaria crispa (Forssk.) Benth. ex Oliv.
Family : Asteraceae
Reference B3 Nord
Author(s) : Bellakhdar, J.
Title : Médecine traditionelle et toxicologie ouest-serharienne, contribution à l’étude de la pharmacopée marocaine. Edition techniques nord-africaines: Rabat. (1978). From reference B5 Nord
Symptoms : H(185)
Recipes : Flowering branches for preparing sneezing powder, H(185) sternutatory.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libia, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : arfeg ; feliet el-hami ; eI-’attasa, eI-’eteytesa ; sabad, gettiat, zibl el-far, ghobbeira, khanouf (Arabic), timetfest. attasa. tanater, atoua ; shini (Berber)
Ricinus communis L. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Ricinus communis L.
Family : Euphorbiaceae
Reference B4 Nord
Author(s) : Boukef, K. & G.M. Ghileb
Title : Contribution à l’étude des plantes utilisées en médecine traditionnelle magghrébine. Bull. Méd. Trad. Pharm., Vol. 2, n°1, 47-55, (1988)
Symptoms : H(006)
Recipes : H(006, 3), leaves, oil from seeds, RNS.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Moroco, Tunisia
Vernacular name : h'baq edhol (Tunisie), kharouaa (Algérie, Moroco, Tunisie)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(001), H(002x), H(004), H(006), H(008), H(013), H(014), H(048), H(051), H(055), H(056), H(078), H(080), H(082), H(092), H(099), H(103), H(104), H(109), H(113), H(116), H(126), H(130), H(173), H(193)
Recipes : Root bark H(006) purgative
root decoction for H(113) rheumatism, inflammatory affections, chronic enlargements, H(014) skin disease, H(104) abdominal pains, H(008) diarrhoea, H(099) nervous disorders, H(103) toothache, H(048) lumbago, H(109) sciatica, H(126) jaundice, H(179) kidney and H(038) bladder trouble
leaves rubbed on joints relieve pain H(116), emmenagogue H(116)
leaves decoction H(006) purgative, useful action on H(126) liver and kidneys
leaves heated on head for feverish headache H(051), H(018) , on breast stop milk secretion H(002x), on abdomen promote H(116) menstrual flow, H(055) emetic in poisoning
cataplasm of leaves forH(013) carbuncles, H(004) wounds, H(078) lacteral tumors, indurations of mam- mary gland, H(003) swellings, H(001) eye lotion, H(104) stomach ache, H(113) rheumatism, H(048) lumbago, H(109) sciatica
H(013) cataplasm of fresh leaves cures boils (Farmers, Bgypt)
H(014) infusion for itch
H(092) powdered seeds toxic
externally toH(013) abscesses, carbuncles
H(080) the pollen is very allergie
Dried flowers mixed with honey antidiarrhoeic H(008)
Seed oil purgative, used against H(130) paralysis of arms and legs by rubbing
Seed oil for rheumatic pains by rubbing H(113), H(055) emetic, H(104) colic, H(193) emollient, for H(078) tumor, boilsH(013) , H(056) worms, H(004) wounds, H(099) epilepsy, H(104) stomachache,H(014) itch, H(048) lumbago, H(126) jaundice, H(113) rheumatism, asthma H(082), H(078) cancer, H(173) leprosy, H(100) venereal and skin H(014) diseases
seeds, destroys mosquitos H(039) ,H(014) parasitic skin diseases, H(173) leprosy, H(078) cancer.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : kherwa’ ; awrioun ; shemouga (Arabic), akhilwane ; krank ; ourioura; feni, lirraiq (Berber), castor oil plant; palma christi (English), ricin ; palma christi (local French)
Ruta chalepensis L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Ruta chalepensis L.
Family : Rutaceae
Reference B2 Nord
Author(s) : Ben Haj Jilani L., Z. Ghrabi & M. Zouaghi
Title : Valorisation de la biodiversité en plantes médicinales et étude ethnobotanique de la flore du Sud-Ouest du Kef (Tunisie). Ethnopharmacologia, n° 39, pp. 36 - 34 (2007) Bulletin de la société française d'ethnopharmacologie et de la société européenne d'ethnopharmacologie http://www.ethnopharmacologia.org/default.asp?page=revue
Symptoms : H(053), H(135)
Recipes : H(053, 18) ORL, H(135, 16) digestive problems, 0NS. of Ruta chalepensis, RNS.
Region : North Africa
Country : Tunisia (South- West of Kef region)
Vernacular name : not communicated by the authors
Solanum nigrum L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Solanum nigrum L.
Family : Solanaceae
Synonyms : Solanum judaicum Bess
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(001), H(014), H(048), H(092), H(099), H(111), H(137), H(139), H(193), H(210)
Recipes : H(092) Plant toxic
Cataplasm of entire plant H(048) carmative, H(111)emollient for burns,H(014 ) dermal affections
decoction of plant used as wash for burnt parts H(111) and vaginal injection H(097x)
H(001) Diluted infusion of berries used as mydriatic eye lotion, H(053) ear drops and emollient for external use.
H(210) Berries narcotic, H(137) analgesic if used externally, H(099) sedative
H(139) Seeds aphrodisiac (mixed with food).
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : ‘enab ed-dib, ‘ Inab ed-dib, ‘anab ed-dib ; ‘enab et~ta’leb ; meghnenou, messila, bou meknina ; bou qnioa, mu-qnina; baqnin, baqoinou (Arabic), touchanina ; tiourmi ; azouri imouchene (Berber), black nightshade, hound’s-berry (English), morelle nolre; crève chien (local French)
Tamarindus indica L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Tamarindus indica L.
Family : Fabaceae
Synonyms : Tamarindus erythraea Mattei
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(006), H(008), H(037), H(076), H(095x)
Recipes : H(008) fruit for dysentery,H(037) coughs, H(126) levers, H(006) sore throat, H(006) laxative
H(076) mouth wash made from fruit used against aphtha
H(095x) Popular refreshing drink is prepared by soaking the pulpy fruit in water, sugar is added to taste, H(006) the drink is a mild laxative (Cairo drug market).
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : tamr hindi ; Havmar (Arabic), aganat (Berber), tamarind tree (English), tamarin, tamarinier (Français)
Tamarix aphylla L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Tamarix aphylla L.
Family : Tamaricaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(005), H(008), H(038), H(039), H(088), H(104), H(127)
Recipes : Decoction of leaves and young branches for H(005) oedema of H(127) spleen; same decoction mixed with ginger for uterus affections
H(039) bark of large branches, boiled in water with vlnegar, is used as lotion against lice
infusion of galls H(088) astringent, used for H(008) + H(104) enteritis and H(104) gastralgia.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : etel; galls: takaout (Arabic), tabrakat (Berber), tamarix à galle (local French)
Thuja articulata Vahl : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Thuja articulata Vahl
Family : Cupressaceae
Synonyms : Tetraclinis articulata (Vahl) Mast.
Reference N1 Nord
Author(s) : Nauroy, J.
Title : Contribution à étude de la pharmacopée marocaine traditionnelle (drogues végétales). Thèse, Univ. Paris. Jouve, éditeur, Paris. (I 954). (from Boulos, ref. B5 Nord)
Symptoms : H(014), H(103), H(112), H(175)
Recipes : H(112), Decoction of leaves abortive, dangerous to use
H(103) + H(175) cataplasm of crushed leaves is locally applied against migraine, neck pains and insolation
H(014), Tar produced from old or dead wood for dermal diseases
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : ‘ar’ar ; sandarus ; ‘ar’ar berboush ; ‘ar’ar berhoush, ‘ar’ar el-ibel, shagaret el-hayat . Berber: Irz, Irhkri, tazout, tarout, tirarar, tiranrat, tifizza, amelzi, amkouk (Arabic), arar tree, sandarach tree, juniper-gum tree (English), thuya ; callitris ; thuia articulé, thuia à la sandaraque, vernix (local French)
Reference N1 Nord
Author(s) : Nauroy, J.
Title : Contribution à étude de la pharmacopée marocaine traditionnelle (drogues végétales). Thèse, Univ. Paris. Jouve, éditeur, Paris. (I 954). (from Boulos, ref. B5 Nord)
Symptoms : V(014)
Recipes : V(014), tar produced from old or dead wood for dermal diseases, especially in veterinary medicine.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : ‘ar’ar ; sandarus ; ‘ar’ar berboush ; ‘ar’ar berhoush, ‘ar’ar el-ibel, shagaret el-hayat . Berber: Irz, Irhkri, tazout, tarout, tirarar, tiranrat, tifizza, amelzi, amkouk (Arabic), arar tree, sandarach tree, juniper-gum tree (English), thuya ; callitris ; thuia articulé, thuia à la sandaraque, vernix (local French)
Urginea maritima (L.) Baker : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Urginea maritima (L.) Baker
Family : Hyacinthaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : V(092)
Recipes : V(092), rat poison, red squill is dried, powdered
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : onsul, onsal, onseil, basal far'on, basal el-far (Moroco), scille maritime, oignon marin, scille (local French), medicinal squill, sea onion (English)
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(006), H(078)
Recipes : H(006) drastic purgative, infusion of dried bulb (Algiers drug market)
H(078) internal tumour, powder of the dried bulb. To suck slowly
H(004), H(078) fresh slimy bulbs applied to wounds and tumor
H(005), H(068), H(090), H(112), H(113), H(139x), H(163), H(164) fresh bulb are useful as for oedema, anthelmintic, cardiotonic, rheumatism, abortifacient, aphrodisiac, gout, rubefacient, RNS.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : onsul, onsal, onseil, basal far'on, basal el-far (Moroco), scille maritime, oignon marin, scille (local French), medicinal squill, sea onion (English)
Withania somnifera (L.) Dun. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Withania somnifera (L.) Dun.
Family : Solanaceae
Synonyms : Physalis somnifera L.
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(006), H(007), H(013), H(033), H(048), H(051), H(055), H(091), H(092), H(099), H(100), H(104), H(108), H(113), H(137), H(210)
Recipes : Plant narcotic, employed against H(033) women's sterility, H(099) anti-epileptic, hypotonic, H(104) stomachache,H(013) ulcers, H(108),H(013) colds, rashes, H(100) gonorrhoea
H(113) roots used for treatment of rheumatic pains
H(210) hypotonic, calmative
H(033) dried powdered roots taken in small doses by women for sterility
H(051) leaves and fruits febrifuge, H(007) diuretic, H(113)antirheumatic
H(006) berries mild laxative
seeds H(137) toxic, H(055) emetic, H(007) diuretic, H(137) anesthetic..
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : ben nour, abeb, semm el-far, ferkai; sekran ; ‘Inab el-ta’(eb ; ‘aneb ed-dib; semm el-firakh, foqqish, sharma (Arabic), foulet el-kalb , fruit: morgan (Zafwa) terroumt; faraorao ; bousidan ; lahu, bellehu (Berber), rennet (English), coqueret somnifère (local French)
Zea mays L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Zea mays L.
Family : Poaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(007), H(038), H(048), H(162)
Recipes : Infusion or decoction of styles very H(007) diuretic, H(048) calmative, frequently prescribed for H(038) urinary system diseases, particularly cystitis.
Infusion of styles mixed wjth barley grains and dried flowers of Opuntia ficus-indica is taken for cases of retention H(162) of urine (Rabat drug market)..
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : dra ; dura shamiyah ; dra shami, djabbar, mstoura, beshna, qttania, Umm ghfara, gafouli masri, hdawa, turkia, hortania safra, Roum ; the cob: qwaleh, qawleh ; draia, qbala ; the silky styles: shurrabet el-dura ; hariret el-shami, sha’ar el-dra (Arabic), male panicles: shawashi el-dura, kaddab el-durra, taratir el-dura (Rabat drugs market), assengar (Berber), maize, Indian corn; turkey wheat (English), mais ; blé de Turquie (local French)
Zingiber officinale Roscoe : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Zingiber officinale Roscoe
Family : Zingiberaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(020), H(048), H(082), H(091), H(104), H(113), H(139), H(168)
Recipes : Rhizome H(099x) stimulant, H(104) stomachic, H(139) aphrodisiac, for H(168) amnesia, H(104)weak stomach
H(113) olive oil in which powdered rhizome was soaked for several days is used for rubbing the body, after a bot bath, for rheumatism, vertebral pains, stiffness, lumbago
H(082) rhizome mixed with honey taken for conditions of the respiratory system
H(139) powdered rhizome mixed with honey is taken daily in small doses as aphrodisiac
H(082), decoction of rhizome mixed with an equal amount of black pepper, then added into boiling honey, is taken in the form of pellets twice a day, in the morning and at might, against pectoral diseases
H(091) rhizome is mixed with cloves, honey and oil as a tonic
H(020) one teaspoonful of this mixture is taken first thing in the morning with bot water to oppose the action of bitee of poisonous animal.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : zenjabil ; skengbir (Arabic), common ginger, east Indian ginger (English), gingembre ; amome des Indes (local French):
Ziziphus spina-christi (L.) Desf. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Ziziphus spina-christi (L.) Desf.
Family : Rhamnaceae
Synonyms : Ziziphus africana P. Mill. , Ziziphus sphaerocarpa Tul.
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(001), H(006), H(008), H(013), H(020), H(046), H(051), H(068), H(088), H(113)
Recipes : H(020) treatment of serpent bites
Infusion of leaves H(088) astringent, H(068) anthelmintic, antidiar- treatment of serpent bites. Infusion of leaves H(088) astringent, H(068) anthelmintic, H(008) antidiarhoeic
Cataplasm of leaves forH(013) abscesses and furuncles;
H(001) catap!asm of fresh green leaves is put on swollen eyes (probably due to certain H(113) inflammations) before going to bed (Bedouins, Egypt)
whole fruits in infusions used as H(051) febrifuges, H(193) emollients and H(006) laxatives; infusion of fruits is a reputed remedy of measles H(046).
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : zegzeg; zefzouf, ardj, ourdj, ghasse ; sidr ; fruit: nabq (Arabic), abaqua; korna (Berber), christ’ s thorn, nabk tree (English), nabca, épine du Christ (local French):

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