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401 plants found in 59 reference(s)
Abrus precatorius L. :
13 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 49
Author(s) :
Amri, E., D.P.Kisangau
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:1 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-1.pdf
Symptoms :
H(001), H(008), H(033)
Recipes :
Eye inflammation, H(008) diarrhea, Women fertility, roots decoction of Abrus precatorius, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name :
lufambo
Reference HC 13d
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.IV. Angiosperms (Mimosaceae to Papilionaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 29, pp. 295 - 323, (1990)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(028), H(036), H(037), H(051), H(077), H(082), H(099), H(104), H(139), H(157)
Recipes :
H(001) conjonctivitis, H(104) belly, juice of leaves + rootss chewed of Abrus precatorius
H(008) dys., H(028), H(077), H(099)epilepy, H(104) belly, H(139), VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(037) cough, H(036), H(051), VO. juice crushed leaves
H(082)asthma, H(139)aphrodisiac, roots pounded, soaked in coconuts juice, then chwed
H(157), roots + leaves decoction (H2O) ,VO., convulsion childeren
H(008) dys., H(028), H(077), H(099)epilepy, H(104) belly, H(139), VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(037) cough, H(036), H(051), VO. juice crushed leaves
H(082)asthma, H(139)aphrodisiac, roots pounded, soaked in coconuts juice, then chwed
H(157), roots + leaves decoction (H2O) ,VO., convulsion childeren
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
kitinutimu (Swahili), lufambo, rufumbo, ufambo (Pare, Zigua, Zaramo)
Reference HG 09
Author(s) :
Gessler, M.C., D.E. Msuya, M.H.H. Nkunya, L.B. Mwasumbi, A. Schär, M. Heinrich & M. Tanner
Title :
Traditional healers in Tanzania: the treatment of malaria with plant remedies
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 48, pp. 131 - 144, (1995)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(051), H(068), H(075), H(091)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism + H(068) + H(075) + H(091), roots barks Cassia didymobotrya, Abrus precatorius, stems barks Crossopteryx febrifuga , decoction (H2O) + inhalation VO., to diminish the fever
H(007) + H(051) paludism + H(068) + H(075), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO., to diminish the fever
H(007) + H(051) paludism + H(068) + H(075), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO., to diminish the fever
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
orututi
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(077), H(068), H(100)
Recipes :
H(077) antemetic, leaves juice of Abrus precatorius + maceration of roots, VO., 2 tablespoons
H(068) tenia, extract from roots of Abrus precatorius of Cissampelos mucronata, VO.
H(100) gonorrhoea, leaves juice, VO.
H(068) bilharziosis, leaves juice + roots extract, VO.
H(068) tenia, extract from roots of Abrus precatorius of Cissampelos mucronata, VO.
H(100) gonorrhoea, leaves juice, VO.
H(068) bilharziosis, leaves juice + roots extract, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
jequirity, indian liquorice (English), mesa ya fishuka (Kimbunga), macho ya mlungu (Swahili) nakaliere (Kipogoro)
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(020), H(038), H(055), H(104), H(139)
Recipes :
H(008), leaves of Abrus precatorius, RNS.
H(020) snake, roots chewed, juice on bite
H(038), dryed leaves, powder
H(055) + H(104) stomach, pounded leaves + H2O cold, emetic
H(104), leaves, RNS.
H(139), roots chewed, juice , VO
H(020) snake, roots chewed, juice on bite
H(038), dryed leaves, powder
H(055) + H(104) stomach, pounded leaves + H2O cold, emetic
H(104), leaves, RNS.
H(139), roots chewed, juice , VO
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
lufyambo (Shambaa, Tanzania), motipitipi (Swahili, Kenya), mwanga - la - nyuki (Digo, Kenya), ombulu (Luo, Kenya), osito (Padhola, Ouganda), banyorboi (Boni, Kenya)
Reference HK 39a
Author(s) :
Kisangau, D. P., H. VM Lyaruu, K.M. Hosea, C.C. Joseph
Title :
Use of traditional medicines in the management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Tanzania: a case in the Buhkoba rural district.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Volume 3 : 29 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(076)
Recipes :
H(076) oral candidiasis, leaves of Abrus precatorius, RNS. (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Buhkoba rural district)
Vernacular name :
kaligaligo
Reference HM 24
Author(s) :
Moshi, Mainen J., Godeliver A.B. Kagashe & Zakaria H. Mbwambo
Title :
Plants used to treat epilepsy by Tanzanian traditional healers.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 97, pp.327-336 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(099)
Recipes :
H(099) epilepsy, leaves of Abrus precatoriusare boiled with water, three table spoonfuls are taken twice daily, until recovery
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East) (Temeke District)
Vernacular name :
zangaso (Yao)
Reference HM 40
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
The Ethnomedicine of the Haya people of Bugabo ward, Kagera Region, north western Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:24 (2009) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-24
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/5/1/24
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) coughs, leaves of Abrus precatorius are pounded together with ginger to make a thick paste which is squeezed and the exuding liquid given to children
H(037) coughs, the bark of Dovyalis abyssinica is boiled in water together with the leaves of Abrus precatorius and the decoction administered orally
H(037) coughs, the bark of Dovyalis abyssinica is boiled in water together with the leaves of Abrus precatorius and the decoction administered orally
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Bugabo ward)
Vernacular name :
kaligaligo
Reference HM 42c
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otienoi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 3: plants used in traditional medicine in Kikuku village, Muleba District
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2012, 8:14 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-8-14
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/14
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction of pounded leaves of Abrus precatorius, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Muleba District)
Vernacular name :
kaligaligo (Kikuku)
Reference HR 12a
Author(s) :
Runyoro, D.K.B., O.D. Ngassapa, M.I. Matee, C.C. Joseph, M.J. Moshi
Title :
Medicinal plants used by Tanzanian traditional healers in the management of "Candida" infections.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology Vol. 106; pp. 158 - 165 (2006)
Symptoms :
H(087)
Recipes :
H(087) oral candidiasis, fresh leaves of Abrus precatorius are crushed, dried leaves soaked in H2O, applied in mouth, 2 X / day
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (North-eastern zone)
Vernacular name :
msipo (Zaramo)
Reference HR 12b
Author(s) :
Runyoro, D.K.B., , M. I. Matee, O. D. Ngassapa, C. C Joseph & Z. H Mbwambo
Title :
Screening of Tanzanian medicinal plants for anti-Candida activity.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2006, 6:11 doi:10.1186/1472-6882-6-11 http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/6/11
Symptoms :
H(076)
Recipes :
H(076) oral candidiasis (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS), leaves of Abrus precatorius , RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Coast, Dar es Salaam, Morogoro and Tanga regions)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(001)
Recipes :
H(001) eye diseases,H(014) scabies, H(091) anaemia, H(127) spleen diseases, H(139) aphrodisiac, H(143) smallpox, roots of Abrus precatorius, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
muchichi, mshiti (Nyamwezi)
Reference HS 25
Author(s) :
Shauri, N.E.N.
Title :
Experience on the use of Tanzanian medicinal plants for the last decade (1979-1989)
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139) impotence (for males), .roots of Abrus precatorius are dried in the shade, ground to a powder, and mixed with a powder of pound salt. The mixture is chewed and swallowed. The treatment is administered for 3 to 4 days.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Abrus precatorius L. subsp. africanus Verdc. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L. subsp. africanus Verdc.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Glycine abrus L.
Reference HH 06c
Author(s) :
Hedberg I., O. Hedberg, P.J. Madati, K.E. Mshigeni, E.N. Mshiu & G. Samuelsson
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. III. Plants of the families Papilionaceae - Vitaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 9, pp. 237 - 260 (1983)
Symptoms :
H(082), H(139)
Recipes :
H(082), asthma, decoction (H2O) roots + crushed leaves, juice, VO.
H(139), aphrodisiac, impotence, decoction (H2O) roots, VO. + eat 3 boiled eggs + honey
H(139), aphrodisiac, impotence, decoction (H2O) roots, VO. + eat 3 boiled eggs + honey
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mwangaruchi, luvarnbo (Kipare) (Tanga district)
Abrus schimperi Hochst. ex Baker :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus schimperi Hochst. ex Baker
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(027y)
Recipes :
H(027y) cure post partum H(104) stomachache, H(151) hypertension , roots of Abrus schimperi, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
vugagati (Nyamwezi)
Acacia albida Del. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia albida Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev.
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(037)
Recipes :
H(008), barks, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(037), barks, decoction (H2O) , VO. ,1 cup, 2 x / Day
H(037), barks, decoction (H2O) , VO. ,1 cup, 2 x / Day
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
ipogoro (Nyika, Tanzania), iti (Taita, Kenya), mpogoro (Hehe, Tanzania)
Acacia amythethophylla Steud. ex A. Rich. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia amythethophylla Steud. ex A. Rich.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia macrothyrsa Harms.
Reference VM 08
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants of veterinary importance collected from Mbeya.
Progress report of the project on the medicinal plants of veterinary importance at ADRI, (1991) From reference: VB 10
Symptoms :
V(106)
Recipes :
V(106) snakes , cut the roots on the path of the snakes
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Mbeya district)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference VM 10
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in promotion of animal health in Tanzania. Animal Diseases Research Instit., Dep. Pharmacology/ Toxic., Dar Es Salaam. Métissages en santé animale de Madagascar à Haïti. Presses universitaires de Namur, 335 - 364, (1994)
Symptoms :
V(106)
Recipes :
V(106), powder roots repels the snakes
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Iwambi-Mbeya district)
Vernacular name :
ndomondi (Ndali)
Acacia brevispica Harms :
6 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia brevispica Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 13d
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.IV. Angiosperms (Mimosaceae to Papilionaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 29, pp. 295 - 323, (1990)
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
msewa (Zigua)
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(020), H(033), H(068), H(139)
Recipes :
H(013), roots, decoction (H2O) , friction
H(020) snake, roots, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(033), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(068), pounded roots, infusion, VO.
H(139), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(020) snake, roots, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(033), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(068), pounded roots, infusion, VO.
H(139), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
kiptare (Marakwet, Kenya), mughobari (Kakamega), mosoma (Sukuma, Tanzania), ol-girigiri (Masai,kenya, Tanzania)
Reference HM 09
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
The Maasai Wonder Plants.
People and Plants training workshop held at the Tropical Pesticides Research Institute, Arusha, Tanzania, 15th – 18th march 1999.
Symptoms :
H(091)
Recipes :
H(091), root, RNS., general body fitness
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Simanjiro country)
Vernacular name :
engirgiri (Maasai)
Reference HM 31
Author(s) :
Maregesi, S. M., O.D. Ngassapa, L. Pieters, A.J. Vlietinck
Title :
Ethnopharmacological suvey of the Bunda district, Tanzania: Plants used to treat infectious diseases.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 113, pp. 457 - 470 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(003), H(013)
Recipes :
H(003, 5) infected swellings,H(013) abscess, pounded leaves of Acacia brevispica, rubbed localy or dressed on the abscess
H(003) infected swellings, leaves infusion, VO.
H(003) infected swellings, leaves infusion, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Bunda district)
Vernacular name :
bigeye (Jita), lugeye (Sukuma)
Reference HO 11
Author(s) :
Otieno, J. N., K. M. M. Hosea, H. V. Lyaruu & R. L. A. Mahunnah.
Title :
Multi-Plant or Single-Plant extracts, whichs is the most effective for local healing in Tanzania?
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines Volume 5 (2): 165 - 172, (2008)
Symptoms :
H(199)
Recipes :
H(199) opportunistic infections (HIV), principaly roots extracts of Harrisonia abyssinica, Carissa edulis, Euclea natalensis, Ximenia caffra, Dichrostachys cinerea, Aloe secundiflora, Acacia brevispica, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (people in Lake Victoria basin)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference VR 04
Author(s) :
Rimbach, L.
Title :
Traditional methods of treating cattle diseases.
Report for ASA (Studienaufenthalte in Africa, Asien und Latein-Amerika), 19 p., (1977) From reference: VB 10
Symptoms :
V(068)
Recipes :
Vb(068), roots, infusion, V.O., vomiting
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mosoma, kerefu (Sukuma)
Acacia drepanolobium Harms ex Sjöstedt :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia drepanolobium Harms ex Sjöstedt
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HH 1k
Author(s) :
Harjula, R.
Title :
Mirau and his practice.A study of the ethnomedicinal repertoire of a tanzanian herbalist.
Institut for cultural research, University of Turku, Finland, 224 p., (1980)TRI-MED BOOKS LTD: LONDON Registered Office: 5 Tudor Cottage, Lovers Walk, Finchley, London, N3 1JH
Symptoms :
H(027y)
Recipes :
H(027y), after-birth, the bark (a piece of about 7x7crn ) is boiled in water, : makes one dose. lt should be taken only once.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
tuai
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(068)
Recipes :
H(013) abscess and H(068) bilharziosis, roots of Acacia drepanolobium, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
vuvula (Nyamwezi)
Reference VH 1k
Author(s) :
Harjula, R.
Title :
Mirau and his practice. A study of the ethnomedicinal repertoire of a tanzanian herbalist.Institut for cultural research, University of Turku, Finland, 224 p., (1980)
TRI-MED BOOKS LTD: LONDON Registered Office: 5 Tudor Cottage, Lovers Walk, Finchley, London, N3 1JH
Symptoms :
V(027y)
Recipes :
Vb(027y), bark boiled in water, a piece of about-7x7crn : makes one dose. lt should be taken only once
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
tuai
Reference VM 09
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
The Maasai Wonder Plants.
People and Plants training workshop held at the Tropical Pesticides Research Institute, Arusha, Tanzania, 15th – 18th march 1999.
Symptoms :
V(030)
Recipes :
Vb(030), stem cut in small pieces, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Simanjiro country)
Vernacular name :
eluai (Maasai)
Reference VR 04
Author(s) :
Rimbach, L.
Title :
Traditional methods of treating cattle diseases.
Report for ASA (Studienaufenthalte in Africa, Asien und Latein-Amerika), 19 p., (1977) From reference: VB 10
Symptoms :
V(030)
Recipes :
Vb(030), roots,decoction , V.O.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
elvai (Masai), elvai (Meru)
Acacia goetzei Harms :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia goetzei Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HJ 07
Author(s) :
Johns, T., E. B. Mhoro, Pius Sanaya & E.K. Kimanani
Title :
Herbal remedies of the Batemi of Ngorongoro district, Tanzania a quantitative appraisal
Economic Botany 48 (1) pp. 90-95. (1994)
Symptoms :
H(091)
Recipes :
H(091, 3), decoction of bark of Acacia goetzei added to soup as a strengthening tonic
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Batemi of the Ngorongoro district)
Vernacular name :
msigisigi (Batemi)
Acacia hockii De Wild. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia hockii De Wild.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 39a
Author(s) :
Kisangau, D. P., H. VM Lyaruu, K.M. Hosea, C.C. Joseph
Title :
Use of traditional medicines in the management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Tanzania: a case in the Buhkoba rural district.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Volume 3 : 29 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) herpes zoster, barks, RNS. (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Buhkoba rural district)
Vernacular name :
mugando
Reference HO 11
Author(s) :
Otieno, J. N., K. M. M. Hosea, H. V. Lyaruu & R. L. A. Mahunnah.
Title :
Multi-Plant or Single-Plant extracts, whichs is the most effective for local healing in Tanzania?
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines Volume 5 (2): 165 - 172, (2008)
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) bilharziasis, principaly roots extracts of Sclerocarya birrea, Harrisonia abyssinica, Acacia hockii, Carissa edulis, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (people in Lake Victoria basin)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) abscess, roots of Acacia hockii, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
munyenyela (Nyamwezi)
Reference VE 04
Author(s) :
Ejobi, F., R.D. Mosha, S. Ndege & D. Kamoga
Title :
Etno-Veterinary Medicinal Plants of the Lake Victoria Basin: A Bioprospection
Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances 6 (2): 257-261 (2007)
Symptoms :
V(051)
Recipes :
V(051) fever, ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Lake Victoria Basin:)
Vernacular name :
nsese (Swahili / Sukuma)
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa mellifera Vahl.
Reference HC 13d
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.IV. Angiosperms (Mimosaceae to Papilionaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 29, pp. 295 - 323, (1990)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(078), H(104), H(139), H(145)
Recipes :
H(016), fresh stembark, pounded and applied to the breasts
H(008) diar., VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(104) abdominal pains during menstruation VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(139, 2) impotency and aphrodisiac, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(145) rectum prolapse, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(078), cancer, stembark, RNS
H(008) diar., VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(104) abdominal pains during menstruation VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(139, 2) impotency and aphrodisiac, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(145) rectum prolapse, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(078), cancer, stembark, RNS
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
mnoa (Pare), msasa (Swahili)
Reference HJ 07
Author(s) :
Johns, T., E. B. Mhoro, Pius Sanaya & E.K. Kimanani
Title :
Herbal remedies of the Batemi of Ngorongoro district, Tanzania a quantitative appraisal
Economic Botany 48 (1) pp. 90-95. (1994)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(037), H(051), H(055), H(104)
Recipes :
H(008, 3) diarrhoea, H(104, 3) gastrointestinal problems, decoction of bark or roots of Acacia mellifera put into soup
H(037, 2), bark of Acacia mellifera, used to treat coughs
H(051, 5) fever , infusion of bark or roots of Acacia mellifera, VO.
H(055, 3) emetic, decoction of bark or roots , VO.
H(037, 2), bark of Acacia mellifera, used to treat coughs
H(051, 5) fever , infusion of bark or roots of Acacia mellifera, VO.
H(055, 3) emetic, decoction of bark or roots , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Batemi of the Ngorongoro district)
Vernacular name :
mng' orora (Batemi)
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(033), H(051), H(100), H(104)
Recipes :
H(033), bark, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(051) paludism, bark, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(100) syph, bark, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(104) stomach, bark, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(051) paludism, bark, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(100) syph, bark, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(104) stomach, bark, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
kilawata (Swahili, Kenya), muthiia (Kamba, Kenya), talamong (Pokot, Kenya, Ouganda), eiti, oiti pi (Masai, Kenya, Tanzania)
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) impotence, roots of Acacia mellifera, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
mugongwa, ilugala (Nyamwezi)
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile :
9 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia scorpioides (L.) W.F. Wight
Reference HC 13d
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.IV. Angiosperms (Mimosaceae to Papilionaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 29, pp. 295 - 323, (1990)
Symptoms :
H(077), H(104)
Recipes :
H(077), pounded leaves + H2O, filter, VO.
H(104), VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(104), VO. decoction (H2O) roots
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
mkungunguti (Ndengereko), msesewenugu (Zigua)
Reference HJ 07
Author(s) :
Johns, T., E. B. Mhoro, Pius Sanaya & E.K. Kimanani
Title :
Herbal remedies of the Batemi of Ngorongoro district, Tanzania a quantitative appraisal
Economic Botany 48 (1) pp. 90-95. (1994)
Symptoms :
H(075), H(091), H(135)
Recipes :
H(075, 7), H(091, 4), H(135, 7) digestive , decoction of bark or roots of Acacia mellifera added to soup or drunk as a digestive aid and appetite stimulant or as a strengthening tonic
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Batemi of the Ngorongoro district)
Vernacular name :
kijemi (Batemi)
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(034), H(037), H(037), H(051), H(091), H(100), H(104), H(118), H(135), H(139)
Recipes :
H(034), leaves, decoction (H2O) in tea, VO.
H(034), roots, RNS
H(037) cough, chewed stems whitout bark, VO. juice
H(037) pneumo, leaves, decoction (H2O) in tea, VO.
H(051) child, bark, decoction (H2O), VO
H(091), bark, decoction (H2O), VO
H(100) gono, roots, RNS
H(104) estomac, roots, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(118), chewed stems whitout bark, VO. juice
H(135), roots, decoction (H2O), VO
H(135), bark, decoction (H2O), VO
H(139), bark, decoction (H2O), VO
H(139), bark, roots, RNS.
H(034), roots, RNS
H(037) cough, chewed stems whitout bark, VO. juice
H(037) pneumo, leaves, decoction (H2O) in tea, VO.
H(051) child, bark, decoction (H2O), VO
H(091), bark, decoction (H2O), VO
H(100) gono, roots, RNS
H(104) estomac, roots, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(118), chewed stems whitout bark, VO. juice
H(135), roots, decoction (H2O), VO
H(135), bark, decoction (H2O), VO
H(139), bark, decoction (H2O), VO
H(139), bark, roots, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
chigundigundi (Digo, Kenya), mfuku (Gogo, Tanzania), mopira (Shambaa, Tanzania), munga (Giriama, Kenya), musemei, kisemei (Kamba, Kenya), ol-erbat (Masai, Kenya, Tanzania)
Reference HM 09
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
The Maasai Wonder Plants.
People and Plants training workshop held at the Tropical Pesticides Research Institute, Arusha, Tanzania, 15th – 18th march 1999.
Symptoms :
H(099x), H(135)
Recipes :
H(099x), bark stems + roots, decoction (H2O) , VO., H(135), bark stems + roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Simanjiro country)
Vernacular name :
olkiloriti (Maasai)
Reference HM 47
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, van den Beukel, C. J.P. , Hamza, O. J.M. , Mbwambo, Z, H. , Nondoa, R. O.S. , Masimba, P. J., Matee, M. I.N. , Kapingu, M. C., Mikxf, F. , Verweij, P. E. , van der Ven, A. J.A.M.
Title :
Brine shrimp toxicity evaluation of some Tanzanian plants used traditionally for the treatment of fungal infections.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 4 (2), pp 219 - 225, (2007)
http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc07022
Symptoms :
H(014), H(199)
Recipes :
H(014) oral candidiasis and skin fungal opportunistic infections of H(199) HIV / AID, stems of Acacia nilotica, RNS, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
kloriti
Reference HM 7k
Author(s) :
Mshiu, E.N.
Title :
La médecine traditionnelle et la médecine moderne, 160 - 171, (1979)
Quatrième symposium inter-africain OUA / CSTR sur la Pharmacopée traditionnelle et les plantes médicinales africaines.(Le Abidgan-Côte d'Ivoire, 25-29 septembre 1979) Rapport et recommandations, Lagos, OUA / CSTR, P. M. B. 2359, Lagos, Nigeria.Cairo, University Press, 744 p. (1983)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(046), H(100)
Recipes :
H(037) tuberculosis, barks, RNS.
H(037) pneumo, barks, RNS.
H(046), barks, RNS.
H(100), barks, RNS.
H(037) pneumo, barks, RNS.
H(046), barks, RNS.
H(100), barks, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HR 12a
Author(s) :
Runyoro, D.K.B., O.D. Ngassapa, M.I. Matee, C.C. Joseph, M.J. Moshi
Title :
Medicinal plants used by Tanzanian traditional healers in the management of "Candida" infections.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology Vol. 106; pp. 158 - 165 (2006)
Symptoms :
H(087)
Recipes :
H(087) oral candidiasis, roots barks boiled in H2O, VO., 1 glass 2 X / day
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (North-eastern zone)
Vernacular name :
kiroriti (Masai)
Reference HR 12b
Author(s) :
Runyoro, D.K.B., , M. I. Matee, O. D. Ngassapa, C. C Joseph & Z. H Mbwambo
Title :
Screening of Tanzanian medicinal plants for anti-Candida activity.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2006, 6:11 doi:10.1186/1472-6882-6-11 http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/6/11
Symptoms :
H(076)
Recipes :
H(076) oral candidiasis (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS), roots barks of Acacia nilotica, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Coast, Dar es Salaam, Morogoro and Tanga regions)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(082), H(091)
Recipes :
H(082) asthma, H(091) anaemia, roots of Acacia nilotica, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
mugulunga, mudubilo (Nyamwezi)
Acacia nubica Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nubica Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia oerforta (Forssk.) Schweinf.
Reference HJ 07
Author(s) :
Johns, T., E. B. Mhoro, Pius Sanaya & E.K. Kimanani
Title :
Herbal remedies of the Batemi of Ngorongoro district, Tanzania a quantitative appraisal
Economic Botany 48 (1) pp. 90-95. (1994)
Symptoms :
H(091), H(113)
Recipes :
H(091, 2), root of Acacia nubica, decoction added to soup as a strengthening tonic
H(113, 4), decoction of root or branches drunk or added to soup for joint and-muscle pain
H(113, 4), decoction of root or branches drunk or added to soup for joint and-muscle pain
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Batemi of the Ngorongoro district)
Vernacular name :
oldebe (Batemi)
Acacia raddiana Savi :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia raddiana Savi
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 13d
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.IV. Angiosperms (Mimosaceae to Papilionaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 29, pp. 295 - 323, (1990)
Symptoms :
H(116)
Recipes :
H(116), irregular menses, roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
mkongowe (Zigua)
Reference VM 09
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
The Maasai Wonder Plants.
People and Plants training workshop held at the Tropical Pesticides Research Institute, Arusha, Tanzania, 15th – 18th march 1999.
Symptoms :
V(008)
Recipes :
Vb(008) calf, leaves + bark, decoction, VO. new born animal
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Simanjiro country)
Vernacular name :
(Maasai)
Acacia robusta subsp usambarensis (Taub) Brenan :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia robusta subsp usambarensis (Taub) Brenan
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 47
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, van den Beukel, C. J.P. , Hamza, O. J.M. , Mbwambo, Z, H. , Nondoa, R. O.S. , Masimba, P. J., Matee, M. I.N. , Kapingu, M. C., Mikxf, F. , Verweij, P. E. , van der Ven, A. J.A.M.
Title :
Brine shrimp toxicity evaluation of some Tanzanian plants used traditionally for the treatment of fungal infections.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 4 (2), pp 219 - 225, (2007)
http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc07022
Symptoms :
H(014), H(199)
Recipes :
H(014) oral candidiasis and skin fungal opportunistic infections of H(199) HIV / AID, leaves of Acacia robusta subsp., RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mkame
Acacia schweinfurthii Brenan & Exell :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia schweinfurthii Brenan & Exell
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HS 25
Author(s) :
Shauri, N.E.N.
Title :
Experience on the use of Tanzanian medicinal plants for the last decade (1979-1989)
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(082)
Recipes :
H(082) asthma, roots of the plants Acacia schweinfurthii and Cassia didymobotrya are pounded separately. 200 g extracts of each plant are mixed with 20 g of pounded salt. On the dosage, 1 teaspoonful of powder is chewed and swallowed. This is administered for 2-3 days, or even longer. For children 1/4 teaspoonful is used, also for 2-3 days.It is also recommended that the patients should avoid alcohol and smoking and their food should also contain no pepper They should stay in well ventilated rooms, and should avoid cold water, both for body wash or for drinking
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
kerefu-mzitu (Swahili) (Swahili)
Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia senegal (L.) Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa senegal L.
Reference HJ 07
Author(s) :
Johns, T., E. B. Mhoro, Pius Sanaya & E.K. Kimanani
Title :
Herbal remedies of the Batemi of Ngorongoro district, Tanzania a quantitative appraisal
Economic Botany 48 (1) pp. 90-95. (1994)
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037, 6), roots of Acacia senegal chewed and juice swallowed or decoction drunk to treat coughs
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Batemi of the Ngorongoro district)
Vernacular name :
mhuti (Batemi)
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(006), H(104), H(008), H(100), H(104)
Recipes :
H(006), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(006) purg + H(104)estomac, roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(008), bark, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(100) gono, roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(104), bark, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(006) purg + H(104)estomac, roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(008), bark, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(100) gono, roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(104), bark, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
achika (Acholi, Ouganda), chepkomon (Kipsigis, Kenya), ol-munishui (Masai, Kenya, Tanzania)
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) abscess, roots of Acacia senegal, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
katita, mgwata (Nyamwezi)
Reference VM 09
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
The Maasai Wonder Plants.
People and Plants training workshop held at the Tropical Pesticides Research Institute, Arusha, Tanzania, 15th – 18th march 1999.
Symptoms :
V(008x)
Recipes :
Vb(008x), bark + root, decoction
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Simanjiro country)
Vernacular name :
oruderekesi (Maasai)
Acacia seyal Del. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia seyal Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 09
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
The Maasai Wonder Plants.
People and Plants training workshop held at the Tropical Pesticides Research Institute, Arusha, Tanzania, 15th – 18th march 1999.
Symptoms :
H(006), H(135), H(139), H(169)
Recipes :
H(006) purg., root + stem, H(135), root + stem, H(139) woman, root + stem, H(169)hernia, root + stem
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Simanjiro country)
Vernacular name :
olchoray (Maasai)
Acacia sieberiana DC. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia sieberiana DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia sieberiana DC. var. sieberiana
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(086), H(179)
Recipes :
H(086) child scrofula, extract from roots of Acacia sieberiana DC. var. sieberiana, VO.
H(179) kidney disease, local application of fresh barks
H(179) kidney disease, local application of fresh barks
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
msondomiba (Kimbunga)
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(104)
Recipes :
H(051) childs, bark of roots, maceration H2O, VO. + bath 2 x / D
H(104), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(104), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
alui (Padhola, Ouganda), icheses (Nyika, Tanzania), mokwanga (Rufiji, Tanzania)
Acacia stuhlmannii Taub. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia stuhlmannii Taub.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 13d
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.IV. Angiosperms (Mimosaceae to Papilionaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 29, pp. 295 - 323, (1990)
Symptoms :
H(033), H(139), H(201)
Recipes :
H(033)sterility, H(139)impotence, VO. infusion roots
H(201) bad spirits, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(201) bad spirits, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
mluziluzi (Luguru)
Reference HH 06b
Author(s) :
Hedberg I., O. Hedberg, P.J. Madati, K.E. Mshigeni, E.N. Mshiu & G. Samuelsson
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. II. Plants of the families Dilleniaceae - Opiliaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 9, pp. 105 - 128 (1983)
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) cholera, cold extraction , VO. as prophylactic
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mumbwe (Tanga district)
Reference VM 10
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in promotion of animal health in Tanzania. Animal Diseases Research Instit., Dep. Pharmacology/ Toxic., Dar Es Salaam. Métissages en santé animale de Madagascar à Haïti. Presses universitaires de Namur, 335 - 364, (1994)
Symptoms :
V(106)
Recipes :
V(106), powder of the roots repels the snakes
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
iwambi (Mbeya)
Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HJ 07
Author(s) :
Johns, T., E. B. Mhoro, Pius Sanaya & E.K. Kimanani
Title :
Herbal remedies of the Batemi of Ngorongoro district, Tanzania a quantitative appraisal
Economic Botany 48 (1) pp. 90-95. (1994)
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000), decoction of bark of Acacia tortilis added to soup for medicinal purposes.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Batemi of the Ngorongoro district)
Vernacular name :
mkamahe (Batemi)
Reference HM 31
Author(s) :
Maregesi, S. M., O.D. Ngassapa, L. Pieters, A.J. Vlietinck
Title :
Ethnopharmacological suvey of the Bunda district, Tanzania: Plants used to treat infectious diseases.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 113, pp. 457 - 470 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(076), H(103)
Recipes :
H(076, 5) mouth infection, H(103) dental pains, stem bark of Acacia tortilis, pounded, soaked in H2O, gargle with the extract
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Bunda district)
Vernacular name :
ng'ale (Sukuma)
Acacia xanthophloea Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia xanthophloea Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HJ 07
Author(s) :
Johns, T., E. B. Mhoro, Pius Sanaya & E.K. Kimanani
Title :
Herbal remedies of the Batemi of Ngorongoro district, Tanzania a quantitative appraisal
Economic Botany 48 (1) pp. 90-95. (1994)
Symptoms :
H(055)
Recipes :
H(055), roots added to soup as an emetic or cathartic
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Batemi of the Ngorongoro district)
Vernacular name :
mrera (Batemi)
Acacia zanzibarica (S. Moore) Taub. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia zanzibarica (S. Moore) Taub.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HR 12b
Author(s) :
Runyoro, D.K.B., , M. I. Matee, O. D. Ngassapa, C. C Joseph & Z. H Mbwambo
Title :
Screening of Tanzanian medicinal plants for anti-Candida activity.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2006, 6:11 doi:10.1186/1472-6882-6-11 http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/6/11
Symptoms :
H(076)
Recipes :
H(076) oral candidiasis (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS), roots barks of Acacia zanzibarica, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Coast, Dar es Salaam, Morogoro and Tanga regions)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Acalypha fruticosa Forssk. :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha fruticosa Forssk.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Acalypha amentacea Roxb.
Reference HA 49
Author(s) :
Amri, E., D.P.Kisangau
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:1 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-1.pdf
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea, leaves decoction of Acalypha fruticosa, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name :
kifulwe
Reference HC 13c
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.III. Angiosperms (Euphorbiaceae to Menispermaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 28, pp. 255 - 283, (1990)
Symptoms :
H(005), H(014), H(099), H(104), H(157), H(184)
Recipes :
H(005), body swellings, VO. infusion leaves of Acalypha amentacea
H(014), itch, pounded leaves, local application
H(099), epilepsy, VO., decoction (H2O) leaves
H(104), stomach, VO. infusion leaves
H(157), convulsion, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(184), hydrocele, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(014), itch, pounded leaves, local application
H(099), epilepsy, VO., decoction (H2O) leaves
H(104), stomach, VO. infusion leaves
H(157), convulsion, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(184), hydrocele, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
mfulwe (Kami, Pare, Sambaa), mzahati (Nyamwezi), simamanelle (Makonde)
Reference HH 06b
Author(s) :
Hedberg I., O. Hedberg, P.J. Madati, K.E. Mshigeni, E.N. Mshiu & G. Samuelsson
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. II. Plants of the families Dilleniaceae - Opiliaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 9, pp. 105 - 128 (1983)
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) dermatosis,a) cold bath with decoction (H2O) of leaves
b) inhalation of smoke of burned leaves
c) local application, juice of pounded leaves of Acalypha fruticosa, Zanthoxylum chalybeum, Suregada zanzibariensis
d) inhalation of smoke of burned leaves of Acalypha fruticosa, Zanthoxylum chalybeum, Suregada zanzibariensis
e) paste of fresh leaves in local application
f) roots of Acalypha fruticosa, Zanthoxylum chalybeum, Suregada zanzibariensis, decoction (H2O) , VO.
b) inhalation of smoke of burned leaves
c) local application, juice of pounded leaves of Acalypha fruticosa, Zanthoxylum chalybeum, Suregada zanzibariensis
d) inhalation of smoke of burned leaves of Acalypha fruticosa, Zanthoxylum chalybeum, Suregada zanzibariensis
e) paste of fresh leaves in local application
f) roots of Acalypha fruticosa, Zanthoxylum chalybeum, Suregada zanzibariensis, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mchakari, simamanela (Makonde) (Tanga district)
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(006), H(051), H(100), H(103), H(104), H(108), H(156)
Recipes :
H(001), plant, drops in eyes
H(006) constipation, crushed leaves, stewed, filter, VO. 1/2 cup
H(051), roots, booiled (1/2h), VO., hot juice
H(100) gono.., roots, infusion, VO.
H(103), stems, roots, RNS.
H(104) stomach, roots, infusion, VO.
H(108), roots, booiled (1/2h), VO., hot juice
H(156), roots, infusion, VO.
H(006) constipation, crushed leaves, stewed, filter, VO. 1/2 cup
H(051), roots, booiled (1/2h), VO., hot juice
H(100) gono.., roots, infusion, VO.
H(103), stems, roots, RNS.
H(104) stomach, roots, infusion, VO.
H(108), roots, booiled (1/2h), VO., hot juice
H(156), roots, infusion, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mahacha (Swahili, Kenya), mfulwe (Shambaa, Tanzania), mutasatsa (Giriama, Kenya), olando-makwar (Luo, Kenya)
Reference HM 47
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, van den Beukel, C. J.P. , Hamza, O. J.M. , Mbwambo, Z, H. , Nondoa, R. O.S. , Masimba, P. J., Matee, M. I.N. , Kapingu, M. C., Mikxf, F. , Verweij, P. E. , van der Ven, A. J.A.M.
Title :
Brine shrimp toxicity evaluation of some Tanzanian plants used traditionally for the treatment of fungal infections.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 4 (2), pp 219 - 225, (2007)
http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc07022
Symptoms :
H(014), H(199)
Recipes :
H(014) oral candidiasis and skin fungal opportunistic infections of H(199) HIV / AID, leaves and roots of Acalypha fruticosa, RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
siaiti
Acalypha ornata Hochst. ex A.Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha ornata Hochst. ex A.Rich.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004), wounds, powder of dried inflorescences of Psorospermum febrifugum + powder ONS of Acalypha ornata, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
njiga (Kingindo), sungulusi (Kihehe)
Acalypha stuhlmannii Pax :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha stuhlmannii Pax
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HC 20
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C. & R. L. A. Mahunnah
Title :
Plants used in Traditional medicine by Hayas of the Kagera region, Tanzania
Economic Botany, 48 (2), pp. 121-129, (1994)
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, an infusion of the dried powdered aerial parts of Acalypha stuhlmannii are mixed with wheat porridge , VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera region)
Vernacular name :
m'mbondo (Kiswahili)
Acalypha villicaulis Hochst.ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha villicaulis Hochst.ex A. Rich.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(139), H(162)
Recipes :
H(004), leaves, infusion, wash
H(139), roots, RNS.
H(162) child, because of burning urines, roots, infusion, VO.
H(139), roots, RNS.
H(162) child, because of burning urines, roots, infusion, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
ayila (Acholi, Ouganda), shembawa (Shambaa, Tanzania)
Acalypha volkensii Pax :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha volkensii Pax
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(053), H(100), H(108)
Recipes :
H(053), roots, RNS
H(100) gono, boiled roots + milk, VO.
H(108), strong cough, roots, RNS + inhalation steams from infusion of crushed leaves
H(100) gono, boiled roots + milk, VO.
H(108), strong cough, roots, RNS + inhalation steams from infusion of crushed leaves
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
feendili (Shambaa, Tanzania)
Reference VM 10
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in promotion of animal health in Tanzania. Animal Diseases Research Instit., Dep. Pharmacology/ Toxic., Dar Es Salaam. Métissages en santé animale de Madagascar à Haïti. Presses universitaires de Namur, 335 - 364, (1994)
Symptoms :
V(037), V(082)
Recipes :
Vc(037) + V(082) pneumonia?, pounded leaves, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Senya Juu Hai district)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference VM 11
Author(s) :
Mkangare, M.M.J.
Title :
Collection of Tanzanian medicinal plants for biological activity studies.
Proceedings of the 7th Tanzania veterinary association scientific conference.
Tanzania Veterinary Association, Vol. 7, 67- 78, (1989) De la référence VB 10
Symptoms :
V(037)
Recipes :
V(037) , leaves, R.N.S.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Arusha, Kilimandjaro )
Vernacular name :
uringa
Acanthus pubescens (Thomson ex Oliv.) Engl. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthus pubescens (Thomson ex Oliv.) Engl.
Family :
Acanthaceae
Synonyms :
Acanthus arboreus C.B.Clarke
Reference HM 40
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
The Ethnomedicine of the Haya people of Bugabo ward, Kagera Region, north western Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:24 (2009) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-24
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/5/1/24
Symptoms :
V(002)
Recipes :
Vb(002) galactagogue, Vb(051) paludism, the roots are cut into small pieces and boiled with water, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Bugabo ward)
Vernacular name :
amatoju
Reference HM 40
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
The Ethnomedicine of the Haya people of Bugabo ward, Kagera Region, north western Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:24 (2009) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-24
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/5/1/24
Symptoms :
H(002), H(027), H(051), H(100)
Recipes :
H(002) galactagogue, H(051) paludism, the roots of Acanthus pubescens are cut into small pieces and boiled with water or broth/meat.
H(027) prevent miscarriage, decoction made with aerial parts of Crassocephalum vitellinum mixed with the roots of Alchornea cordiflia, Sapium ellipticum, Acanthus pubescens and Emilia javanica is used to prevent miscarriage
H(051) paludism and H(157) febrile convulsions, leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, Sapium ellipticum, Kigelia africana, Zehneria scabra, Acanthus pubescens, Emilia javanica and Oxygonum sinuatum, are boiled and the decoction taken daily
H(100) gonorrhea, H(100) syphilis, the roots of Acanthus pubescens are cut into small pieces, 2 bowls are taken per day
H(100) gonnorhea, H(100) syphilis, the roots of Trichilia emetica of Alchonea cordifolia, Sapium ellipticum, Zenheria scabra, Acanthus pubescens, Emilia javanica and Oxygonum sinuatum are boiled and the decoction drunk.
H(027) prevent miscarriage, decoction made with aerial parts of Crassocephalum vitellinum mixed with the roots of Alchornea cordiflia, Sapium ellipticum, Acanthus pubescens and Emilia javanica is used to prevent miscarriage
H(051) paludism and H(157) febrile convulsions, leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, Sapium ellipticum, Kigelia africana, Zehneria scabra, Acanthus pubescens, Emilia javanica and Oxygonum sinuatum, are boiled and the decoction taken daily
H(100) gonorrhea, H(100) syphilis, the roots of Acanthus pubescens are cut into small pieces, 2 bowls are taken per day
H(100) gonnorhea, H(100) syphilis, the roots of Trichilia emetica of Alchonea cordifolia, Sapium ellipticum, Zenheria scabra, Acanthus pubescens, Emilia javanica and Oxygonum sinuatum are boiled and the decoction drunk.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Bugabo ward)
Vernacular name :
amatoju
Achyranthes aspera L. :
4 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 HH 06a
Author(s) :
Hedberg I., O. Hedberg, P.J. Madati, K.E. Mshigeni, E.N. Mshiu & G. Samuelsson
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Cucurbitaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 6, pp. 29 - 60 (1982)
Symptoms :
H(104), H(127)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach, H(127) spleen, roots decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
kiandama ( Korogwe district)
Reference HH 1k
Author(s) :
Harjula, R.
Title :
Mirau and his practice.A study of the ethnomedicinal repertoire of a tanzanian herbalist.
Institut for cultural research, University of Turku, Finland, 224 p., (1980)TRI-MED BOOKS LTD: LONDON Registered Office: 5 Tudor Cottage, Lovers Walk, Finchley, London, N3 1JH
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, roots are pounded and boiled, and the solution then taken aIl at once. Like the other udo remedies, Mukyekye also causes vomiting.
H(051) paludism, roots are pounded and boiled and the solution is taken by mouth as an emetic.
H(051) paludism, roots are pounded and boiled and the solution is taken by mouth as an emetic.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mukyekye
Reference HO 11
Author(s) :
Otieno, J. N., K. M. M. Hosea, H. V. Lyaruu & R. L. A. Mahunnah.
Title :
Multi-Plant or Single-Plant extracts, whichs is the most effective for local healing in Tanzania?
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines Volume 5 (2): 165 - 172, (2008)
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) boils, principaly roots extracts of Gynandropsis gynandra, Achyranthes aspera, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (people in Lake Victoria basin)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference VR 04
Author(s) :
Rimbach, L.
Title :
Traditional methods of treating cattle diseases.
Report for ASA (Studienaufenthalte in Africa, Asien und Latein-Amerika), 19 p., (1977) From reference: VB 10
Symptoms :
V(035)
Recipes :
Vb(035), roots, decoction, V.O. during 3 days
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
ol erbat, ol erobat
Acmella caulirhiza Delile :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Acmella caulirhiza Delile
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Spilanthes mauritiana (A. Rich. ex Pers.) DC.
,
Spilanthes filicaulis (Schumach. & Thonn.) C.D.Adams
Reference HC 13b
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.II. Angiosperms (Capparidaceae to Ebenaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 25, 3, 339 - 359, (1989)
Symptoms :
H(012), H(139)
Recipes :
H(012), fresh plant crushed on broken limbs
H(139), fresh plant, maceration H2O, VO.
H(139), fresh plant, maceration H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
mtango (Pare)
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(012), H(076), H(103), H(104), H(118)
Recipes :
H(008) diar.hoea, pounded plant, maceration H2O, VO.
H(012)), crushed plant, local application, broken limbsH(076), sores in mouth, flowers buds, chewed
H(076), sores in mouth, chewing roots, juiceswalowed
H(076)glossit-child, pounded leaves, juice on the tong of children suffering of mutata (by the Kamba)
H(103), sore on the gums, chewing roots, juiceswalowed
H(104) stomach, pounded plant, maceration H2O, VO.
H(103), sore on the gums, flowers buds, chewed
H(118), sore in troat, chewing roots, juiceswalowed
H(012)), crushed plant, local application, broken limbsH(076), sores in mouth, flowers buds, chewed
H(076), sores in mouth, chewing roots, juiceswalowed
H(076)glossit-child, pounded leaves, juice on the tong of children suffering of mutata (by the Kamba)
H(103), sore on the gums, chewing roots, juiceswalowed
H(104) stomach, pounded plant, maceration H2O, VO.
H(103), sore on the gums, flowers buds, chewed
H(118), sore in troat, chewing roots, juiceswalowed
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
ajvok-olaw , salamatwe (Luo, Kenya), ekum (Masai, Kenya, Tanzania), mtango (Shambaa, Tanzania), mutata (Kamba, Kenya), nyakanyaka (acholi, Ouganda), shiranda (Kipkarren)
Reference VM 10
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in promotion of animal health in Tanzania. Animal Diseases Research Instit., Dep. Pharmacology/ Toxic., Dar Es Salaam. Métissages en santé animale de Madagascar à Haïti. Presses universitaires de Namur, 335 - 364, (1994)
Symptoms :
V(104)
Recipes :
V(104), VO., powder from pounded plant, infusion, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Moshi district)
Vernacular name :
kisigamana yewo
Reference VM 11
Author(s) :
Mkangare, M.M.J.
Title :
Collection of Tanzanian medicinal plants for biological activity studies.
Proceedings of the 7th Tanzania veterinary association scientific conference.
Tanzania Veterinary Association, Vol. 7, 67- 78, (1989) De la référence VB 10
Symptoms :
V(104)
Recipes :
V(104), roots, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Arusha, Kilimandjaro )
Vernacular name :
kisinga mana yewo
Acokanthera schimperi (A.DC.) Schweinf. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acokanthera schimperi (A.DC.) Schweinf.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(092), H(100)
Recipes :
H(092)for arrows, bark + roots, infusion
H(100) syph., roots, infusion, VO.
H(100) syph., roots, infusion, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
kelyot (Kipsigis, Kenya), namikouko (Fipa, Tanzania), ol-morigye (Masai, Kenya & Tanzania)
Adansonia digitata L. :
9 reference(s)
Official name :
Adansonia digitata L.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Synonyms :
Adansonia sphaerocarpa A.Chev.
Reference HA 49
Author(s) :
Amri, E., D.P.Kisangau
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:1 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-1.pdf
Symptoms :
H(169)
Recipes :
H(169) hernia, roots decoction of Adansonia digitata, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name :
mbuyu
Reference HH 06a
Author(s) :
Hedberg I., O. Hedberg, P.J. Madati, K.E. Mshigeni, E.N. Mshiu & G. Samuelsson
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Cucurbitaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 6, pp. 29 - 60 (1982)
Symptoms :
H(026)
Recipes :
FAIRE H(026) gynecological complaint called Chashi, the symptom of which is more or less pronounced vaginal bleeding, decoction of the stem bark of Adansonia digitata also containing stem bark of Sterculia cfr. stenocarpa (moza ) and Sterculia cfr. appendiculata (mfume ) as well as plant debris left behind by floods (“Shiizi”) is used
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mbuyu (Korogwe district)
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(103)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, barks powder of Adansonia digitata, to mix with food
H(103) toothache, extract from barks, rinse the teeth
H(201) mental Illnes, ONS., RNS.
H(103) toothache, extract from barks, rinse the teeth
H(201) mental Illnes, ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mbuyu (Swahili), nonji (Kingindo)
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(091), H(137)
Recipes :
H(051), bark, steam baths
H(091), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(091), bark, decoction (H2O) , bath
H(137), bark, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(091), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(091), bark, decoction (H2O) , bath
H(137), bark, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mbuyu (Digo, Kenya)), mlamba (Taita, Kenya), moandu (Sukuma, Tanzania)
Reference HM 09
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
The Maasai Wonder Plants.
People and Plants training workshop held at the Tropical Pesticides Research Institute, Arusha, Tanzania, 15th – 18th march 1999.
Symptoms :
H(030)
Recipes :
H(030)women, bark + leaves, RNS
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Simanjiro country)
Vernacular name :
ormisira (Maasai)
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)
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 12
Author(s) :
Walsh, M.
Title :
The Use of Wild and Cultivated Plants as famine Foods on Pemba Island, Zanzibar
Plantes et Sociétés: Études océan Indien 42-43 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) Adansonia digitata as food plant in Pemba Island during periods of food shortages
Region :
Zanzibar
Country :
Tanzania, Zanzibar (Pemba Island)
Vernacular name :
mbuyu (swahili), baobab (English)
Reference VM 09
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
The Maasai Wonder Plants.
People and Plants training workshop held at the Tropical Pesticides Research Institute, Arusha, Tanzania, 15th – 18th march 1999.
Symptoms :
V(030)
Recipes :
Vb(030), bark + leaves, RNS, cows & women
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Simanjiro country)
Vernacular name :
ormisira (Maasai)
Adenia gummifera (Harv.) Harms :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Adenia gummifera (Harv.) Harms
Family :
Passifloraceae
Reference HH 06c
Author(s) :
Hedberg I., O. Hedberg, P.J. Madati, K.E. Mshigeni, E.N. Mshiu & G. Samuelsson
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. III. Plants of the families Papilionaceae - Vitaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 9, pp. 237 - 260 (1983)
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033), sterility women, (? and a bent penis), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
ghoye (Shambaa), zokambago (Zigua), iyore (Same district)
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(020), H(091), H(100)
Recipes :
H(008) diar., roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(020) snake, chewed roots, juice, VO.
H(091)anemia, roots, decoction (H2O) + milk, VO.
H(100) gono.., roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(020) snake, chewed roots, juice, VO.
H(091)anemia, roots, decoction (H2O) + milk, VO.
H(100) gono.., roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania, Kenya
Vernacular name :
gale (Luguru, Tanzania), mgore, mugore, munua nyoka (Digo, Kenya)
Reference HK 39a
Author(s) :
Kisangau, D. P., H. VM Lyaruu, K.M. Hosea, C.C. Joseph
Title :
Use of traditional medicines in the management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Tanzania: a case in the Buhkoba rural district.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Volume 3 : 29 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(076)
Recipes :
H(076) oral candidiasis, stems, roots, RNS. (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Buhkoba rural district)
Vernacular name :
nyarimari
Reference VM 10
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in promotion of animal health in Tanzania. Animal Diseases Research Instit., Dep. Pharmacology/ Toxic., Dar Es Salaam. Métissages en santé animale de Madagascar à Haïti. Presses universitaires de Namur, 335 - 364, (1994)
Symptoms :
V(004)
Recipes :
V(004) mouth, legs, leaves in cataplasm
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Samya Juu Hai district)
Vernacular name :
oloru
Reference VM 11
Author(s) :
Mkangare, M.M.J.
Title :
Collection of Tanzanian medicinal plants for biological activity studies.
Proceedings of the 7th Tanzania veterinary association scientific conference.
Tanzania Veterinary Association, Vol. 7, 67- 78, (1989) De la référence VB 10
Symptoms :
V(004)
Recipes :
V(004)mouth and legs, leaves, R.N.S.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Arusha, Kilimandjaro )
Vernacular name :
oloru
Adenium multiflorum Klotzsch :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Adenium multiflorum Klotzsch
Family :
Apocynaceae
Synonyms :
Adenium obesum (Forssk.) Roemer & Schultes var. multiflorum
Reference VG 07
Author(s) :
Getahun, A.
Title :
Some common medicinal and poisonous plants used in ethiopian folk medicine.
Faculty of Science, Addis Abeba University, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, 63p., (1976)
Symptoms :
V(092)
Recipes :
V(092)fish, ONS, RNS
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Simanjiro country)
Vernacular name :
not registered
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),
Adhatoda engleriana (Lindau) C.B. Clarke :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Adhatoda engleriana (Lindau) C.B. Clarke
Family :
Acanthaceae
Synonyms :
Justicia engleriana Lindau.
Reference HH 06a
Author(s) :
Hedberg I., O. Hedberg, P.J. Madati, K.E. Mshigeni, E.N. Mshiu & G. Samuelsson
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Cucurbitaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 6, pp. 29 - 60 (1982)
Symptoms :
H(077), H(126), H(127)
Recipes :
H(077) nausea, H(126) swollen liver, H(127) spleen, decoction (H2O) of roots mixed with an egg yolk, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
tugutu (Lushoto district)
Reference HM 24
Author(s) :
Moshi, Mainen J., Godeliver A.B. Kagashe & Zakaria H. Mbwambo
Title :
Plants used to treat epilepsy by Tanzanian traditional healers.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 97, pp.327-336 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(099)
Recipes :
H(099) epilepsy, roots are powdered, three table spoonfuls are mixed with water and chewed three times a day, until recovery
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East) (Temeke District)
Vernacular name :
tugutu (Sambaa)
Reference HM 40
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
The Ethnomedicine of the Haya people of Bugabo ward, Kagera Region, north western Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:24 (2009) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-24
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/5/1/24
Symptoms :
H(037), H(161)
Recipes :
H(037) coughs, the leaves are put on fire to allow partial burning and then squeezed and 1 tablespoonful of the liquid obtained is given to children to treatH(037) coughs.
H(161) warts dry root powder is taken orally for treatment of warts
H(161) warts dry root powder is taken orally for treatment of warts
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Bugabo ward)
Vernacular name :
ekishenda
Reference VM 10
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in promotion of animal health in Tanzania. Animal Diseases Research Instit., Dep. Pharmacology/ Toxic., Dar Es Salaam. Métissages en santé animale de Madagascar à Haïti. Presses universitaires de Namur, 335 - 364, (1994)
Symptoms :
V(078)
Recipes :
V(078), leaves, infusion, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Moshi district)
Vernacular name :
iringoringo (Chaga)
Reference VM 11
Author(s) :
Mkangare, M.M.J.
Title :
Collection of Tanzanian medicinal plants for biological activity studies.
Proceedings of the 7th Tanzania veterinary association scientific conference.
Tanzania Veterinary Association, Vol. 7, 67- 78, (1989) De la référence VB 10
Symptoms :
V(094)
Recipes :
V(117), Adhatoda engleriana + Senecio stuhlmannii , leaves, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Arusha, Kilimandjaro )
Vernacular name :
not registered
Adiantum poiretii Wikstr. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Adiantum poiretii Wikstr.
Family :
Pteridaceae
Synonyms :
Adiantum aethiopicum L.
Reference VM 10
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in promotion of animal health in Tanzania. Animal Diseases Research Instit., Dep. Pharmacology/ Toxic., Dar Es Salaam. Métissages en santé animale de Madagascar à Haïti. Presses universitaires de Namur, 335 - 364, (1994)
Symptoms :
V(104)
Recipes :
V(104), infusion leaves, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Marangu district)
Vernacular name :
machameri, marangu (Chagga)
Reference VM 11
Author(s) :
Mkangare, M.M.J.
Title :
Collection of Tanzanian medicinal plants for biological activity studies.
Proceedings of the 7th Tanzania veterinary association scientific conference.
Tanzania Veterinary Association, Vol. 7, 67- 78, (1989) De la référence VB 10
Symptoms :
V(104)
Recipes :
V(104), ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Arusha, Kilimandjaro )
Vernacular name :
machameri
Aerva persica var. latifolia (Vahl) Cuf. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aerva persica var. latifolia (Vahl) Cuf.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Reference VK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
V(035)
Recipes :
V(035), paste of infloressence and flowers +H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mwenza (Bende, Tanzania)
Aframomum sanguineum (K. Schum.) K. Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum sanguineum (K. Schum.) K. Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Synonyms :
Aframomum hanburyi K. Schum.
,
Aframomum angustifolium (Sonn.) K. Schum.
Reference HW 12
Author(s) :
Walsh, M.
Title :
The Use of Wild and Cultivated Plants as famine Foods on Pemba Island, Zanzibar
Plantes et Sociétés: Études océan Indien 42-43 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) Aframomum angustifolium as food plant in Pemba Island during periods of food shortages
Region :
Zanzibar
Country :
Tanzania, Zanzibar (Pemba Island)
Vernacular name :
mtuguu, mtuguu mke (swahili), wild cardamom (English)
Afrormosia angolensis (Baker) De Wild. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Afrormosia angolensis (Baker) De Wild.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(191)
Recipes :
H(191) bad blood circulation at the extremities, extract from barks of Piliostigma thonningii of Dalbergia melanoxylon of Sclerocarya birrea of Vitex doniana + extract from roots of Afrormosia angolensis, steam bath
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mwanga, muwanga (Kimbunga, Kipogoro, Kihehe)
Afzelia africana Smith ex Pers. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Afzelia africana Smith ex Pers.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 22
Author(s) :
Makoto Kakeya
Title :
Curing ritual of the Tongwe traditional doctor: its progress and logic.
African Study Monographs, Supplementary Issue 1 : 105 - 139, March 1982
Symptoms :
H(033), H(201)
Recipes :
The logic of the use of "mti" (medicinal plant) consisted of a logic of symbols which combines the nature of diseases with the name, morphology, ecology, ecology of the plant used as medicine
H(033) woman who has yet one child, a second ritual, roots Ziziphus abyssinica, Strychnos iokua, Dombeya rotundifolia, Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia, Harungana madagascariensis, Psorospermum febrifugum, Gardenia jovis-tomantis, barks Afzelia africana, Heeria mucronata, roots and leaves of Entada abyssinica, bath and steam bath
H(033) woman who has yet one child, a second ritual, roots Ziziphus abyssinica, Strychnos iokua, Dombeya rotundifolia, Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia, Harungana madagascariensis, Psorospermum febrifugum, Gardenia jovis-tomantis, barks Afzelia africana, Heeria mucronata, roots and leaves of Entada abyssinica, bath and steam bath
H(201) spell of a jealous woman, a first ritual, roots Ziziphus abyssinica, Strychnos iokua, Diplorhynchus condylocarpon , Dombeya rotundifolia, Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia, Harungana madagascariensis, Psorospermum febrifugum, Gardenia jovis-tomantis, barks Afzelia africana, Heeria mucronata, Sterculia quiqueloba, roots and leaves of Antidesma venosum, Pericopsis angolensis, RNS.
H(033) woman who has yet one child, a second ritual, roots Ziziphus abyssinica, Strychnos iokua, Dombeya rotundifolia, Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia, Harungana madagascariensis, Psorospermum febrifugum, Gardenia jovis-tomantis, barks Afzelia africana, Heeria mucronata, roots and leaves of Entada abyssinica, bath and steam bath
H(033) woman who has yet one child, a second ritual, roots Ziziphus abyssinica, Strychnos iokua, Dombeya rotundifolia, Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia, Harungana madagascariensis, Psorospermum febrifugum, Gardenia jovis-tomantis, barks Afzelia africana, Heeria mucronata, roots and leaves of Entada abyssinica, bath and steam bath
H(201) spell of a jealous woman, a first ritual, roots Ziziphus abyssinica, Strychnos iokua, Diplorhynchus condylocarpon , Dombeya rotundifolia, Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia, Harungana madagascariensis, Psorospermum febrifugum, Gardenia jovis-tomantis, barks Afzelia africana, Heeria mucronata, Sterculia quiqueloba, roots and leaves of Antidesma venosum, Pericopsis angolensis, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
West-Tanzania (Tongwe people)
Vernacular name :
katiyatiya
Afzelia quanzensis Welw. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Afzelia quanzensis Welw.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 13a
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.I. Pteridophytes and Angiosperms (Acanthaceae to Canellaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 21, pp. 253 - 277, (1987)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(027)
Recipes :
H(001), conjonctivitis, leaves pounded, filtered, juice, eye drops
H(027), stembarks powdered mixed with porridge, eaten
H(027), stembarks powdered mixed with porridge, eaten
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
maharongome (Makua), mkongo (Zaramo)
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(051)
Recipes :
H(037) pneumonia, extract from barks of Afzelia quanzensis, VO.
H(051) child paludism, barks maceration (H2O), bath
H(051) paludism, extract from barks in a bath + leaves juice, VO.
H(051) child paludism, barks maceration (H2O), bath
H(051) paludism, extract from barks in a bath + leaves juice, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
lucky bean tree, mahogany bean tree (English), mbambakofi (Swahili), mbarikiwa, mpande (Kimbunga), mupolopondwa (Kihehe)
Reference HM 24
Author(s) :
Moshi, Mainen J., Godeliver A.B. Kagashe & Zakaria H. Mbwambo
Title :
Plants used to treat epilepsy by Tanzanian traditional healers.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 97, pp.327-336 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(099)
Recipes :
H(099) epilepsy, roots powdered and soaked in water, soaked powder is applied topically by rubbing the forehead, until recovery
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East) (Temeke District)
Vernacular name :
mkongodeka (Kwere)
Agaricus campestris L.:Fr :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Agaricus campestris L.:Fr
Family :
Agaricaceae
Reference HT 49
Author(s) :
Tibuhwa, D. D.
Title :
Folk taxonomy and use of mushrooms in communities around Ngorongoro and Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:36 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/36
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) Agaricus campestris as food, cooked with spices such as onion cooking oil and tomatoes (Kurya recipe)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Ngorongoro and Serengeti NationalPark)
Vernacular name :
bitoghose (Kurya)
Agathisanthemum bojeri Klotzsch :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Agathisanthemum bojeri Klotzsch
Family :
Rubiaceae
Reference HR 12b
Author(s) :
Runyoro, D.K.B., , M. I. Matee, O. D. Ngassapa, C. C Joseph & Z. H Mbwambo
Title :
Screening of Tanzanian medicinal plants for anti-Candida activity.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2006, 6:11 doi:10.1186/1472-6882-6-11 http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/6/11
Symptoms :
H(076)
Recipes :
H(076) oral candidiasis (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS), aerial part of Agathisanthemum bojeri , roots of Agathisanthemum bojeri , RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Coast, Dar es Salaam, Morogoro and Tanga regions)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Agauria salicifolia (Comm. ex Lam.) Hook.f. ex Oliv. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Agauria salicifolia (Comm. ex Lam.) Hook.f. ex Oliv.
Family :
Ericaceae
Synonyms :
Agauria polyphylla Baker
Reference HM 47
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, van den Beukel, C. J.P. , Hamza, O. J.M. , Mbwambo, Z, H. , Nondoa, R. O.S. , Masimba, P. J., Matee, M. I.N. , Kapingu, M. C., Mikxf, F. , Verweij, P. E. , van der Ven, A. J.A.M.
Title :
Brine shrimp toxicity evaluation of some Tanzanian plants used traditionally for the treatment of fungal infections.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 4 (2), pp 219 - 225, (2007)
http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc07022
Symptoms :
H(014), H(199)
Recipes :
H(014) oral candidiasis and skin fungal opportunistic infections of H(199) HIV / AID, leaves of Agauria salicifolia, RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mwomboa
Ageratum conyzoides L. :
8 reference(s)
Official name :
Ageratum conyzoides L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HC 13b
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.II. Angiosperms (Capparidaceae to Ebenaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 25, 3, 339 - 359, (1989)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(045), H(104)
Recipes :
H(004) + H(045), styptic, fresh wounds, paste of pounded fresh leaves, local application as styptic
H(104), chewed leaves
H(104), chewed leaves
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
kundambara (Swahili), matawana (Chagga)
Reference HH 1k
Author(s) :
Harjula, R.
Title :
Mirau and his practice.A study of the ethnomedicinal repertoire of a tanzanian herbalist.
Institut for cultural research, University of Turku, Finland, 224 p., (1980)TRI-MED BOOKS LTD: LONDON Registered Office: 5 Tudor Cottage, Lovers Walk, Finchley, London, N3 1JH
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104), stomach disease (ndwari ya ndeu), 1 to 3 leaves of the size of 5x7 cm are chewed and the juice swallowed; for a child, 1 small leaf is enough, if the leaves are boiled, 6 leaves give one dose of half a glassful.
Magilambori belongs to the most powerful group of remedies used by Mirau for stomach disease.
Magilambori belongs to the most powerful group of remedies used by Mirau for stomach disease.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
magilambori
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(034), H(037), H(099), H(104), H(124)
Recipes :
H(001), leaves, RNS
H(004) + H(124), leaves, juice hemostatic
H(034) chest pain, roots, decoc, VO., 3x 1j
H(037) cough, leaves or roots fresh, decoc, VO.
H(099), roots, decoc, VO. relax
H(104) stomach, leaves or roots fresh, decoc, VO.
H(004) + H(124), leaves, juice hemostatic
H(034) chest pain, roots, decoc, VO., 3x 1j
H(037) cough, leaves or roots fresh, decoc, VO.
H(099), roots, decoc, VO. relax
H(104) stomach, leaves or roots fresh, decoc, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
ilusa (Kakamega), kundambara (Swahili, Kenya), matawana (Chagga, Tanzania), oluoro-chieng (Luo, Kenya),otikidiel (Padhola, Ouganda)
Reference HK 39a
Author(s) :
Kisangau, D. P., H. VM Lyaruu, K.M. Hosea, C.C. Joseph
Title :
Use of traditional medicines in the management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Tanzania: a case in the Buhkoba rural district.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Volume 3 : 29 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(043)
Recipes :
H(014) herpes zoster, H(043) cryptococcal menengitis, leaves, RNS. (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Buhkoba rural district)
Vernacular name :
kyabakiriao
Reference HM 24
Author(s) :
Moshi, Mainen J., Godeliver A.B. Kagashe & Zakaria H. Mbwambo
Title :
Plants used to treat epilepsy by Tanzanian traditional healers.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 97, pp.327-336 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(099)
Recipes :
H(099) epilepsy, seeds boiled with water, VO. three table spoonfuls given three times a day, until recovery
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East) (Temeke District)
Vernacular name :
tongola (Fipa)
Reference HM 40
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
The Ethnomedicine of the Haya people of Bugabo ward, Kagera Region, north western Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:24 (2009) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-24
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/5/1/24
Symptoms :
H(006), H(037), H(078), H(104)
Recipes :
H(006) constipation, H(033) difficulties to conceive for women,H(037) coughs, H(078) fibroids, H(104) peptic ulcers, roots of Ageratum conyzoides are chewed fresh as an anti-acid and antiseptic. Leaves are boiled and decoction taken as tea
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Bugabo ward)
Vernacular name :
mwigara, omwigara, katabataba
Reference HM 42
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 2: The medicinal plants of Katoro Ward, Bukoba District
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2010, 6:19 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-6-19
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Symptoms :
H(001), H(006), H(037), H(076), H(078), H(104)
Recipes :
H(001) eye infections, H(076) mouth ulcers, the leaves of Dichrocephala integrifolia are pound together with Ageratum conyzoides. Fresh leaves are pounded, juice squeezed out and applied as eye drops three times a day for three days.
H(006) constipation,H(037) cough remedy, H(078) fibroids with difficulties to conceive, H(104) peptic ulcers, roots of Ageratum conyzoides chewed fresh as an antacid and antiseptic while leaves boiled and decoction taken as tea.
H(006) constipation,H(037) cough remedy, H(078) fibroids with difficulties to conceive, H(104) peptic ulcers, roots of Ageratum conyzoides chewed fresh as an antacid and antiseptic while leaves boiled and decoction taken as tea.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Katoro Ward)
Vernacular name :
katabataba
Reference HM 42c
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otienoi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 3: plants used in traditional medicine in Kikuku village, Muleba District
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2012, 8:14 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-8-14
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/14
Symptoms :
H(001), H(006), H(033), H(037), H(076), H(078), H(135)
Recipes :
H(001) eye infections, H(076) mouth ulcers, the leaves of Dichrocephala integrifolia are pounded together with those of Ageratum conyzoides and the sap squeezed and applied into the eyes as drops.
H(006) constipation,H(037) cough, H(135) peptic ulcers, H(078) fibroids in women, H(033) infertility in women, the roots are chewed fresh as an antiacid and antiseptic while the leaves are boiled the decoction taken as tea.
H(006) constipation,H(037) cough, H(135) peptic ulcers, H(078) fibroids in women, H(033) infertility in women, the roots are chewed fresh as an antiacid and antiseptic while the leaves are boiled the decoction taken as tea.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Muleba District)
Vernacular name :
omwigara (Kikuku)
Alangium chinense (Lour.) Harms :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Alangium chinense (Lour.) Harms
Family :
Alangiaceae
Reference VM 10
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in promotion of animal health in Tanzania. Animal Diseases Research Instit., Dep. Pharmacology/ Toxic., Dar Es Salaam. Métissages en santé animale de Madagascar à Haïti. Presses universitaires de Namur, 335 - 364, (1994)
Symptoms :
V(094)
Recipes :
V(117), VO. decoction boiled barks,+ Bridellia micrantha, Ekebergia capensis, Commiphora zimmermanii
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Moshi, Sanja Juu-Hai district)
Vernacular name :
mringonu, (Chagga)
Reference VM 11
Author(s) :
Mkangare, M.M.J.
Title :
Collection of Tanzanian medicinal plants for biological activity studies.
Proceedings of the 7th Tanzania veterinary association scientific conference.
Tanzania Veterinary Association, Vol. 7, 67- 78, (1989) De la référence VB 10
Symptoms :
V(094)
Recipes :
V(117), stem's barks, Bridelia micrantha + Alangium chinense + Commiphora zimmermannii + Ekebergia capensis, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Arusha, Kilimandjaro )
Vernacular name :
albassa
Albizia anthelmintica Brongn. :
14 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia anthelmintica Brongn.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HH 06b
Author(s) :
Hedberg I., O. Hedberg, P.J. Madati, K.E. Mshigeni, E.N. Mshiu & G. Samuelsson
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. II. Plants of the families Dilleniaceae - Opiliaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 9, pp. 105 - 128 (1983)
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033), sterility women, fresh root bark of Albizia anthelmintica + roots of Cyphostemma adenocaule, Harrisonia abyssinica , boiled with eggs, the decoction (H2O) VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mfureta (Korogwe district)
Reference HH 1k
Author(s) :
Harjula, R.
Title :
Mirau and his practice.A study of the ethnomedicinal repertoire of a tanzanian herbalist.
Institut for cultural research, University of Turku, Finland, 224 p., (1980)TRI-MED BOOKS LTD: LONDON Registered Office: 5 Tudor Cottage, Lovers Walk, Finchley, London, N3 1JH
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068), worms (makuru ya ndeu) , H(068)white worms (makuru meelo): tapeworm, root bark is ground, dried and mixed with bot milk; fresh root bark can be used in thesame way. A 50 cm piece of the root, 0,5-1.0 cm in diameter, makes up an average dose, administered only once, as it causes severe diarrhoea. it is recommends to mix with Saitona
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
Mukuta
Reference HJ 07
Author(s) :
Johns, T., E. B. Mhoro, Pius Sanaya & E.K. Kimanani
Title :
Herbal remedies of the Batemi of Ngorongoro district, Tanzania a quantitative appraisal
Economic Botany 48 (1) pp. 90-95. (1994)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(055)
Recipes :
H(051, 8) fever, H(051, 8) paludism, H(055, 8) emetic, infusion drunk or infusion or decoction of root bark added to soup
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Batemi of the Ngorongoro district)
Vernacular name :
mrira (Batemi); mukutani (Maasai)
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(051), H(051), H(068), H(100), H(139)
Recipes :
H(006) purg., bark or roots , decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(051) paludism, bark or roots , decoction (H2O) , VO. (overdose can cause death)
H(051), roots, RNS.
H(068) tenia, bark or roots , decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(100), roots, RNS.
H(139), roots, RNS.
H(051) paludism, bark or roots , decoction (H2O) , VO. (overdose can cause death)
H(051), roots, RNS.
H(068) tenia, bark or roots , decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(100), roots, RNS.
H(139), roots, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
kyoa, muoa, muowa (Kamba, Kenya), mkutoni (Gogo, Tanzania)
Reference HM 09
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
The Maasai Wonder Plants.
People and Plants training workshop held at the Tropical Pesticides Research Institute, Arusha, Tanzania, 15th – 18th march 1999.
Symptoms :
H(068), H(099x)
Recipes :
H(068), bark, decoc, broadspectrum anthelmintic
H(099x), stem or root, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(099x), stem or root, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Simanjiro country)
Vernacular name :
ormukutan (Maasai)
Reference HM 24
Author(s) :
Moshi, Mainen J., Godeliver A.B. Kagashe & Zakaria H. Mbwambo
Title :
Plants used to treat epilepsy by Tanzanian traditional healers.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 97, pp.327-336 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(099)
Recipes :
H(099) epilepsy, leaves, roots boiled with water, VO. one cup is taken three times a day, until recovery
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East) (Temeke District)
Vernacular name :
olmokotani (Maasai), mfureta (Ngoni), mgada (Sukuma)
Reference HM 47
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, van den Beukel, C. J.P. , Hamza, O. J.M. , Mbwambo, Z, H. , Nondoa, R. O.S. , Masimba, P. J., Matee, M. I.N. , Kapingu, M. C., Mikxf, F. , Verweij, P. E. , van der Ven, A. J.A.M.
Title :
Brine shrimp toxicity evaluation of some Tanzanian plants used traditionally for the treatment of fungal infections.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 4 (2), pp 219 - 225, (2007)
http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc07022
Symptoms :
H(014), H(199)
Recipes :
H(014) oral candidiasis and skin fungal opportunistic infections of H(199) HIV / AID, roots of Albizia anthelmintica, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
muleta
Reference HR 12a
Author(s) :
Runyoro, D.K.B., O.D. Ngassapa, M.I. Matee, C.C. Joseph, M.J. Moshi
Title :
Medicinal plants used by Tanzanian traditional healers in the management of "Candida" infections.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology Vol. 106; pp. 158 - 165 (2006)
Symptoms :
H(087)
Recipes :
H(087) vaginal candidiasis, dried stems, roots are boiled, VO. In soup. Fresh barks mixed with milk, VO. 2 X / day
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (North-eastern zone)
Vernacular name :
mfulete (Swahili), makotana (Masai), mjambele (Kigogo)
Reference HR 12b
Author(s) :
Runyoro, D.K.B., , M. I. Matee, O. D. Ngassapa, C. C Joseph & Z. H Mbwambo
Title :
Screening of Tanzanian medicinal plants for anti-Candida activity.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2006, 6:11 doi:10.1186/1472-6882-6-11 http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/6/11
Symptoms :
H(076)
Recipes :
H(076) oral candidiasis (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS), roots barks of Albizia anthelmintica, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Coast, Dar es Salaam, Morogoro and Tanga regions)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
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)
Reference VE 04
Author(s) :
Ejobi, F., R.D. Mosha, S. Ndege & D. Kamoga
Title :
Etno-Veterinary Medicinal Plants of the Lake Victoria Basin: A Bioprospection
Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances 6 (2): 257-261 (2007)
Symptoms :
V(068)
Recipes :
V(068) internal parasites, ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Lake Victoria Basin:)
Vernacular name :
ng'otabalashi (Swahili / Sukuma)
Reference VM 09
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
The Maasai Wonder Plants.
People and Plants training workshop held at the Tropical Pesticides Research Institute, Arusha, Tanzania, 15th – 18th march 1999.
Symptoms :
V(068)
Recipes :
Vb(068), bark, decoction, broad spectrum anthelmintic
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Simanjiro country)
Vernacular name :
ormukutan (Maasai)
Reference VM 10
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in promotion of animal health in Tanzania. Animal Diseases Research Instit., Dep. Pharmacology/ Toxic., Dar Es Salaam. Métissages en santé animale de Madagascar à Haïti. Presses universitaires de Namur, 335 - 364, (1994)
Symptoms :
V(041), V(068)
Recipes :
V(068), VO. , decoction roots barks
Vb(041)black quarter, roots soak inH2O, infusion,VO.
Vb(041)black quarter, roots soak inH2O, infusion,VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
limulimuli
Reference VM 11
Author(s) :
Mkangare, M.M.J.
Title :
Collection of Tanzanian medicinal plants for biological activity studies.
Proceedings of the 7th Tanzania veterinary association scientific conference.
Tanzania Veterinary Association, Vol. 7, 67- 78, (1989) De la référence VB 10
Symptoms :
V(068)
Recipes :
Vb(068), bark, stems, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Arusha, Kilimandjaro )
Vernacular name :
nduu
Albizia coriaria Welw. ex Oliv. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia coriaria Welw. ex Oliv.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HJ 04
Author(s) :
Johns, T., G.M. Faubert, J.O. Kokwaro, R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.K. Kimanani
Title :
Anti-giardial activity of gastrointestinal remedies of the Luo of East Africa.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 46, pp. 17- 23, (1995)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104, 4), gastrointestinal deaseases, stomach pain, diarrhoea, constipation (3% of 134 informators for HJ 04), roots, barks
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (districts of Tarime, Musona , region of Mara ), Kenya (district of Homa Bay, Migori)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Albizia gummifera (J.F.Gmel.) C.A.Sm. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia gummifera (J.F.Gmel.) C.A.Sm.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HG 09bis
Author(s) :
Gessler, M.
Title :
The antimalarial potential of medicinal plants traditionally used in Tanzania, and their use in the treatment of malaria by traditional healers. In: Inaugural dissertation, University Basel (1995) : from reference HM 38
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism. stem bark decoction , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
not registered
Albizia harveyi E.Fourn. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia harveyi E.Fourn.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(037), H(104)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds,H(037) chest pains, H(104) stomachache, leaves of Albizia harveyil, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
mupogolo (Nyamwezi)
Albizia petersiana (Bolle) Oliv. :
6 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia petersiana (Bolle) Oliv.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 49
Author(s) :
Amri, E., D.P.Kisangau
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:1 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-1.pdf
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) skin diseases, leaves, bark of Albizia petersiana crushed or pounded, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name :
mkenge poli
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) scabies, local application of pounded roots of Albizia petersiana
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mkalala (Kisagara), msosofi (Kihehe)
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(113)
Recipes :
H(113) rheumatism, pounded bark, maceration H2O, VO., 3 x / D
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mlanga langa, molangalanga (Haya, Tanzania)
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(169)
Recipes :
H(037) lung diseases, H(169) hernia, roots of Albizia petersianal, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
musisigulu (Nyamwezi)
Reference VM 10
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in promotion of animal health in Tanzania. Animal Diseases Research Instit., Dep. Pharmacology/ Toxic., Dar Es Salaam. Métissages en santé animale de Madagascar à Haïti. Presses universitaires de Namur, 335 - 364, (1994)
Symptoms :
V(008)
Recipes :
V(008), VO., infusion leaves
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Sanya Juu district)
Vernacular name :
mkuu (Chagga)
Reference VM 11
Author(s) :
Mkangare, M.M.J.
Title :
Collection of Tanzanian medicinal plants for biological activity studies.
Proceedings of the 7th Tanzania veterinary association scientific conference.
Tanzania Veterinary Association, Vol. 7, 67- 78, (1989) De la référence VB 10
Symptoms :
V(008)
Recipes :
V(008) , leaves, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Arusha, Kilimandjaro )
Vernacular name :
mlau
Albizia versicolor Welw. ex Oliv. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia versicolor Welw. ex Oliv.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 49
Author(s) :
Amri, E., D.P.Kisangau
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:1 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-1.pdf
Symptoms :
Recipes :
H(013) skin diseases,H(013) boils, roots, barks of Albizia versicola, crushed or pounded, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name :
mkenge maji
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Alchornea cordata Benth.
Reference HM 40
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
The Ethnomedicine of the Haya people of Bugabo ward, Kagera Region, north western Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:24 (2009) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-24
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/5/1/24
Symptoms :
H(027), H(051), H(100), H(100), H(157)
Recipes :
H(027) to prevent miscarriage, a decoction made with aerial parts of Crassocephalum vitellinum mixed with the roots of Alchornea cordiflia, Sapium ellipticum, Acanthus pubescens and Emilia javanica is used to prevent miscarriage
H(027) miscarriages in women, H(100) syphilis, the leaves of Sesbania macrantha can also be mixed with those of Zehneria scabra, and the roots of Sapium ellipticum and Alchornea cordifolia, boiled and the decoction taken orally
H(051) paludism and H(157) febrile convulsions, leaves of Alchornea cordifolia Sapium ellipticum, Kigelia africana, Zehneria scabra, Acanthus pubescens, Emilia javanica and Oxygonum sinuatum, are boiled and the decoction taken daily
H(051) paludism, a decoction is made from boiling the leaves of Zehneria scabra combined with the roots of Trichilia emetica, Alchornea cordifolia and Sapium ellipticum, of which one cup is administered three times a day for up to 7 days
H(100) gonnorhea, H(100) syphilis, the roots of Trichilia emetica of Alchonea cordifolia, Sapium ellipticum, Zenheria scabra, Acanthus pubescens, Emilia javanica and Oxygonum sinuatum are boiled and the decoction drunk.
H(027) miscarriages in women, H(100) syphilis, the leaves of Sesbania macrantha can also be mixed with those of Zehneria scabra, and the roots of Sapium ellipticum and Alchornea cordifolia, boiled and the decoction taken orally
H(051) paludism and H(157) febrile convulsions, leaves of Alchornea cordifolia Sapium ellipticum, Kigelia africana, Zehneria scabra, Acanthus pubescens, Emilia javanica and Oxygonum sinuatum, are boiled and the decoction taken daily
H(051) paludism, a decoction is made from boiling the leaves of Zehneria scabra combined with the roots of Trichilia emetica, Alchornea cordifolia and Sapium ellipticum, of which one cup is administered three times a day for up to 7 days
H(100) gonnorhea, H(100) syphilis, the roots of Trichilia emetica of Alchonea cordifolia, Sapium ellipticum, Zenheria scabra, Acanthus pubescens, Emilia javanica and Oxygonum sinuatum are boiled and the decoction drunk.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Bugabo ward)
Vernacular name :
mjururuzi, omujururuzi
Allium ascalonicum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium ascalonicum L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Reference HA 49
Author(s) :
Amri, E., D.P.Kisangau
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:1 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-1.pdf
Symptoms :
H(014), H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) child fever, leaves decoction of Allium ascalonium, VO.
H(014) antifungal, roots decoction, VO.
H(014) antifungal, roots decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name :
kitunguu saumu
Allium cepa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium cepa L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Reference HS 25
Author(s) :
Shauri, N.E.N.
Title :
Experience on the use of Tanzanian medicinal plants for the last decade (1979-1989)
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(045), H(196)
Recipes :
H(007) diuretic, 4 large crushed onions are mixed with 1000 ml of white wine, and then 100 gm of honey are added. The mixture is allowed to set for 14 days. The dosage recommended is 15 ml tds for adults.
H(045) antiseptic, ONS, RNS.
H(139) aphrodisiac qualities, and is therefore good for impotent people. infusion of two large onions (sliced) in 1000 ml of water is administered. This should be all in one day.
H(196) antiscorbutic (rich in Vitamin C), and H(171) antidiabetic, useful H(068) vermifuge, 4 to 5 onions are treated with 1000 ml of water and sweetened with honey (as it boils). The dosage recommended is 200 - 300 ml tds for adults.
H(045) antiseptic, ONS, RNS.
H(139) aphrodisiac qualities, and is therefore good for impotent people. infusion of two large onions (sliced) in 1000 ml of water is administered. This should be all in one day.
H(196) antiscorbutic (rich in Vitamin C), and H(171) antidiabetic, useful H(068) vermifuge, 4 to 5 onions are treated with 1000 ml of water and sweetened with honey (as it boils). The dosage recommended is 200 - 300 ml tds for adults.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Allium sativum L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium sativum L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Reference HA 49
Author(s) :
Amri, E., D.P.Kisangau
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:1 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-1.pdf
Symptoms :
H(037), H(051), H(082), H(151)
Recipes :
H(051) fever, H(051) paludismdim,,H(037) cough, H(082) asthma, Hypertension, leaves of Allium sativum, concoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name :
kitunguu maji
Reference VM 10
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in promotion of animal health in Tanzania. Animal Diseases Research Instit., Dep. Pharmacology/ Toxic., Dar Es Salaam. Métissages en santé animale de Madagascar à Haïti. Presses universitaires de Namur, 335 - 364, (1994)
Symptoms :
V(008), V(107)
Recipes :
Vv(107), bulbs pounded in food, prevention
Vb(008) calf, juice, ONS, RNS.
Vb(008) calf, juice, ONS, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Mbarali district)
Vernacular name :
kitunguu saumu (Swahili)
Allophylus africanus P. Beauv. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Allophylus africanus P. Beauv.
Family :
Sapindaceae
Reference HC 13e
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.V. Angiosperms (Passifloraceae to Sapindaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 33, pp. 143 - 157, (1991)
Symptoms :
H(157)
Recipes :
H(157), VO., decoction (H2O) of leaves Allophyllus africanus, Ocimum basilicum
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
mshongoo (Chagga)
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(099), H(099), H(137), H(169), H(178), H(201)
Recipes :
H(099) + H(201) sedative in cases of mental illness, H(099) epilepsy, roots extract + leaves juice of Allophylus africanus, VO.
H(137) + H(169) analgesic in cases of hernia, roots and barks extract + leaves juice, VO.
H(178) heart disease, leaves juice of Allophylus africanus of Dalbergia melanoxylon, VO.
H(137) + H(169) analgesic in cases of hernia, roots and barks extract + leaves juice, VO.
H(178) heart disease, leaves juice of Allophylus africanus of Dalbergia melanoxylon, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mwinamu (Kimbunga), mwenyegiguru, msosa (Kihehe), mtafuna kwa sasa (Kipogoro)
Reference HK 39a
Author(s) :
Kisangau, D. P., H. VM Lyaruu, K.M. Hosea, C.C. Joseph
Title :
Use of traditional medicines in the management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Tanzania: a case in the Buhkoba rural district.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Volume 3 : 29 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) chronic diarrhoea, leaves, RNS. (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Buhkoba rural district)
Vernacular name :
katatera mnyanya
Reference HR 12a
Author(s) :
Runyoro, D.K.B., O.D. Ngassapa, M.I. Matee, C.C. Joseph, M.J. Moshi
Title :
Medicinal plants used by Tanzanian traditional healers in the management of "Candida" infections.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology Vol. 106; pp. 158 - 165 (2006)
Symptoms :
H(087)
Recipes :
H(087) oral candidiasis, stems as chewing stcks, 2 X / day
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (North-eastern zone)
Vernacular name :
mchuki (Kigogo)
Allophylus chaunostachys Gilg :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Allophylus chaunostachys Gilg
Family :
Sapindaceae
Reference HM 40
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
The Ethnomedicine of the Haya people of Bugabo ward, Kagera Region, north western Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:24 (2009) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-24
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/5/1/24
Symptoms :
H(003), H(108), H(201)
Recipes :
H(003) swelling of legs, H(108) colds, H(201) warding off spirits, the leaves of Allophylus chaunostachys are boiled and the decoction drunk as a cold remedy and to treat swollen legs. Bathing with an infusion of the leaves is believed to ward off bad spirits
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region)
Vernacular name :
orutete, akatete
Aloe lateritia Engl. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe lateritia Engl.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HM 47
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, van den Beukel, C. J.P. , Hamza, O. J.M. , Mbwambo, Z, H. , Nondoa, R. O.S. , Masimba, P. J., Matee, M. I.N. , Kapingu, M. C., Mikxf, F. , Verweij, P. E. , van der Ven, A. J.A.M.
Title :
Brine shrimp toxicity evaluation of some Tanzanian plants used traditionally for the treatment of fungal infections.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 4 (2), pp 219 - 225, (2007)
http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc07022
Symptoms :
H(014), H(199)
Recipes :
H(014) oral candidiasis and skin fungal opportunistic infections of H(199) HIV / AID, whole plant.of Aloe lateritia, RNS., local application (In a brine shrimp lethality test (BST) this plant showed a high toxicity to the shrimps)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mapunisinyamviri
Reference VM 08
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants of veterinary importance collected from Mbeya.
Progress report of the project on the medicinal plants of veterinary importance at ADRI, (1991) From reference: VB 10
Symptoms :
V(030)
Recipes :
V(030), leaves cut, crushed, VO. local application in vagina
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Mbeya district)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference VM 10
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in promotion of animal health in Tanzania. Animal Diseases Research Instit., Dep. Pharmacology/ Toxic., Dar Es Salaam. Métissages en santé animale de Madagascar à Haïti. Presses universitaires de Namur, 335 - 364, (1994)
Symptoms :
V(004), V(030), V(113)
Recipes :
V(004), ONS., RNS.
V(030), pounded leaves in food
V(108), coocked leaves, massage
V(030), pounded leaves in food
V(108), coocked leaves, massage
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Mbeya district)
Vernacular name :
iwata (Ndali)
Aloe secundiflora Engl. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe secundiflora Engl.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HO 11
Author(s) :
Otieno, J. N., K. M. M. Hosea, H. V. Lyaruu & R. L. A. Mahunnah.
Title :
Multi-Plant or Single-Plant extracts, whichs is the most effective for local healing in Tanzania?
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines Volume 5 (2): 165 - 172, (2008)
Symptoms :
H(100), H(199)
Recipes :
H(100) veneral diseases, principaly roots extracts of Harrisonia abyssinica, Euclea natalensis, Gomphocarpus fructicosus, Aloe secundiflora, RNS.
H(199) opportunistic infections (HIV), principaly roots extracts of Harrisonia abyssinica, Carissa edulis, Euclea natalensis, Ximenia caffra, Dichrostachys cinerea, Aloe secundiflora, Acacia brevispica, RNS.
H(199) opportunistic infections (HIV), principaly roots extracts of Harrisonia abyssinica, Carissa edulis, Euclea natalensis, Ximenia caffra, Dichrostachys cinerea, Aloe secundiflora, Acacia brevispica, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (people in Lake Victoria basin)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference VE 04
Author(s) :
Ejobi, F., R.D. Mosha, S. Ndege & D. Kamoga
Title :
Etno-Veterinary Medicinal Plants of the Lake Victoria Basin: A Bioprospection
Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances 6 (2): 257-261 (2007)
Symptoms :
V(037)
Recipes :
V(037) pneurnonia, ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Lake Victoria Basin:)
Vernacular name :
haruna (Swahili / Sukuma)
Reference VM 09
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
The Maasai Wonder Plants.
People and Plants training workshop held at the Tropical Pesticides Research Institute, Arusha, Tanzania, 15th – 18th march 1999.
Symptoms :
V(105)
Recipes :
Vv(105), leaves chopped , maceration in H2O, Newcastle disease
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Simanjiro country)
Vernacular name :
osukuroi (Maasai)
Aloe sp. :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe sp.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HK 39a
Author(s) :
Kisangau, D. P., H. VM Lyaruu, K.M. Hosea, C.C. Joseph
Title :
Use of traditional medicines in the management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Tanzania: a case in the Buhkoba rural district.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Volume 3 : 29 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) herpes zoster, leaves, RNS. (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Buhkoba rural district)
Vernacular name :
enkaka
Reference HM 24
Author(s) :
Moshi, Mainen J., Godeliver A.B. Kagashe & Zakaria H. Mbwambo
Title :
Plants used to treat epilepsy by Tanzanian traditional healers.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 97, pp.327-336 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(099)
Recipes :
H(099) epilepsy, roots boiled with water, VO. ; one table spoonful is taken three times a day, until recovery
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East) (Temeke District)
Vernacular name :
lozeria (Kuri)
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(033), H(127), H(139), H(178), H(179)
Recipes :
H(033) impotence, H(127) spleen, H(139) aphrodisiac, H(178) heart pains, H(179) kidney diseases, leaves of Aloe sp., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
itembwe, Lugaka (Nyamwezi)
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 VG 07
Author(s) :
Getahun, A.
Title :
Some common medicinal and poisonous plants used in ethiopian folk medicine.
Faculty of Science, Addis Abeba University, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, 63p., (1976)
Symptoms :
V(095), V(095)
Recipes :
Vo(095), Vc(095), salted and chopped, Aloe is an exellent food
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Simanjiro country)
Vernacular name :
erret (Amarinya), argeber (Somali)
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Synonyms :
Aloe vulgaris Lam.
Reference HA 49
Author(s) :
Amri, E., D.P.Kisangau
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:1 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-1.pdf
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds,H(013) skin diseases, leaves crushed or pounded of Aloe vera, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name :
mlovera
Reference VG 07
Author(s) :
Getahun, A.
Title :
Some common medicinal and poisonous plants used in ethiopian folk medicine.
Faculty of Science, Addis Abeba University, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, 63p., (1976)
Symptoms :
V(095)
Recipes :
Vo(095), Vc(095), salted and chopped Aloe is an exellent food
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Simanjiro country)
Vernacular name :
erret (Amarinya), argeber (Somali)
Aloe volkensii Engl. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe volkensii Engl.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HJ 07
Author(s) :
Johns, T., E. B. Mhoro, Pius Sanaya & E.K. Kimanani
Title :
Herbal remedies of the Batemi of Ngorongoro district, Tanzania a quantitative appraisal
Economic Botany 48 (1) pp. 90-95. (1994)
Symptoms :
Recipes :
H(001, 2), drop of juice of Aloe volkensii used to treat eye problems
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Batemi of the Ngorongoro district)
Vernacular name :
lugaka (Batemi)
Reference VM 10
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in promotion of animal health in Tanzania. Animal Diseases Research Instit., Dep. Pharmacology/ Toxic., Dar Es Salaam. Métissages en santé animale de Madagascar à Haïti. Presses universitaires de Namur, 335 - 364, (1994)
Symptoms :
V(004), V(030), V(106), V(106)
Recipes :
V(004), leaves juice , RNS.
V(106)rats, V(106)mouses, leaves juice, paint young animals
V(106)rats, V(106)mouses, leaves juice, paint young animals
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Marangu Moshi district)
Vernacular name :
iratone (Chagga)
Reference VM 11
Author(s) :
Mkangare, M.M.J.
Title :
Collection of Tanzanian medicinal plants for biological activity studies.
Proceedings of the 7th Tanzania veterinary association scientific conference.
Tanzania Veterinary Association, Vol. 7, 67- 78, (1989) De la référence VB 10
Symptoms :
V(004), V(045), V(030)
Recipes :
V(004) + V(045), leaves, RNS.
V(030), leaves, decoction, RNS.
V(030), leaves, decoction, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Arusha, Kilimandjaro )
Vernacular name :
sale iya njofu
Alysicarpus glumaceus (Vahl) DC. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Alysicarpus glumaceus (Vahl) DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(008), H(027), H(037), H(111)
Recipes :
H(004) old wounds, H(111) burns, powder of dried leaves of Alysicarpus glumaceus in local application
H(008) diarrhoea, H(027) prevention of abortion, roots extract + leaves juice, VO.
H(037), roots extract , VO.
H(008) diarrhoea, H(027) prevention of abortion, roots extract + leaves juice, VO.
H(037), roots extract , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
nasawa (Kimbunga), luseisei (Kipogoro), lunyamoto (Kisagara)
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(003), H(104)
Recipes :
H(003), bruises, fresh leaves, pounded, juice on bruises
H(104) childs, leaves, RNS
H(104) childs, leaves, RNS
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
cheberenet (Nandi, Kenya), Kishampa (Shambaa, Tanzania), kaasha - maho (Giriamo, Kenya)
Amaranthus spinosus L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Amaranthus spinosus L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Reference HM 42c
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otienoi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 3: plants used in traditional medicine in Kikuku village, Muleba District
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2012, 8:14 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-8-14
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/14
Symptoms :
H(135)
Recipes :
H(135) peptic ulcers, the leaves of Amaranthus spinosus are boiled with unskimmed cow milk and VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Muleba District)
Vernacular name :
olulele (Kikuku)
Anacardium occidentale L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Anacardium occidentale L.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, leaves juice of Anacardium occidentale, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
korosho (Swahili)
Ananas sativus Lindl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ananas sativus Lindl.
Family :
Bromeliaceae
Synonyms :
Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.
Reference HW 12
Author(s) :
Walsh, M.
Title :
The Use of Wild and Cultivated Plants as famine Foods on Pemba Island, Zanzibar
Plantes et Sociétés: Études océan Indien 42-43 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) Ananas comosus famine as food plant in Pemba Island during periods of food shortages
Region :
Zanzibar
Country :
Tanzania, Zanzibar (Pemba Island)
Vernacular name :
mnanasi mwitu (swahili), wild pineapple (English)
Ancylobotrys petersiana (Klotzsch) Pierre :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ancylobotrys petersiana (Klotzsch) Pierre
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HW 12
Author(s) :
Walsh, M.
Title :
The Use of Wild and Cultivated Plants as famine Foods on Pemba Island, Zanzibar
Plantes et Sociétés: Études océan Indien 42-43 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) Ancylobotrys petersiana as food plant in Pemba Island during periods of food shortages
Region :
Zanzibar
Country :
Tanzania, Zanzibar (Pemba Island)
Vernacular name :
mtoria (swahili)
Andropogon ischaemum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Andropogon ischaemum L.
Family :
Poaceae
Reference VS 02
Author(s) :
Schinkel, H.- G.
Title :
Haltung, Zucht und Pflege des Viehs bei den Nomaden Ost-und Nordostafrikas. Beit. zur trad. Okon. der Wanderhirten in semiarid.Gebieten, Kap.6, 253 - 262:
Veröffentlichungen des Mus.für Völkerkunde zu Leipzig, Heft 21, Akad.-Verlag, Berlin, (1970) From reference VB 10
Symptoms :
V(091)
Recipes :
V(091), food to prevent illness
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania (Masaï)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Anisopappus africanus (Hook. f.) Oliv. & Hiern :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Anisopappus africanus (Hook. f.) Oliv. & Hiern
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(068)
Recipes :
H(004), leaf, local applic.
H(068)ankylostomiasis, leaves and stems are boiled in a pot of water. The patient inhal the steam
H(068)ankylostomiasis, leaves and stems are boiled in a pot of water. The patient inhal the steam
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
singasingati (Pare)
Reference VM 10
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in promotion of animal health in Tanzania. Animal Diseases Research Instit., Dep. Pharmacology/ Toxic., Dar Es Salaam. Métissages en santé animale de Madagascar à Haïti. Presses universitaires de Namur, 335 - 364, (1994)
Symptoms :
V(068)
Recipes :
V(068,2), decoction leaves, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Mbarali district)
Vernacular name :
singasingati
Reference VM 11
Author(s) :
Mkangare, M.M.J.
Title :
Collection of Tanzanian medicinal plants for biological activity studies.
Proceedings of the 7th Tanzania veterinary association scientific conference.
Tanzania Veterinary Association, Vol. 7, 67- 78, (1989) De la référence VB 10
Symptoms :
V(104)
Recipes :
V(104), leaves, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Arusha, Kilimandjaro )
Vernacular name :
iwara kuila
Annona senegalensis Pers. :
11 reference(s)
Official name :
Annona senegalensis Pers.
Family :
Annonaceae
Synonyms :
Annona arenaria Thonn.
,
Annona chrysophylla Bojer
Reference HA 49
Author(s) :
Amri, E., D.P.Kisangau
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:1 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-1.pdf
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004)
Recipes :
H(001) eye ache, H(004) wound, roots or leaves of Annona senegalensis, crushed or pounded, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name :
mtopetope
Reference HC 13a
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.I. Pteridophytes and Angiosperms (Acanthaceae to Canellaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 21, pp. 253 - 277, (1987)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(005), H(006), H(008), H(013), H(028), H(034), H(037), H(051), H(100), H(101), H(104), H(108), H(137), H(139)
Recipes :
H(004) + H(100), H(028), H(034),H(037), H(051), H(101), H(104), H(108), H(139), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(006), H(008), H(100) gono., roots, decoction (H2O) + coco oil, VO.
H(005),H(013) boils, pounded roots + H2O, paste, local application
H(101), polymenorrhoea, H(104)gastritis, roots, leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(034), H(137)body pains, leaves pounded with water, filtered, VO.
H(006), H(008), H(100) gono., roots, decoction (H2O) + coco oil, VO.
H(005),H(013) boils, pounded roots + H2O, paste, local application
H(101), polymenorrhoea, H(104)gastritis, roots, leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(034), H(137)body pains, leaves pounded with water, filtered, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
mpingi (Matumbi), mtopetope (Ndengereko, Swahili, Zigua)
Reference HH 06a
Author(s) :
Hedberg I., O. Hedberg, P.J. Madati, K.E. Mshigeni, E.N. Mshiu & G. Samuelsson
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Cucurbitaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 6, pp. 29 - 60 (1982)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013), H(020), H(104), H(175)
Recipes :
H(004) + H(175), H(020) snake + H(175),H(013) abscessses + H(175), roots grounded of Annona senegalensis Pers. var. senegalensis with H2O, paste applied on . . .
H(104), abdominal pain due to muscle contraction, roots + leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(104), abdominal pain due to muscle contraction, roots + leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mbokwe, mtopetope (Tanga district)
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(078), H(087), H(186)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, leaves juice of Annona chrysophylla , VO.
H(078) + H(087), tumors purulent, roots and leaves of Annona chrysophylla , to pound, local application
H(186) expectorant, roots of Annona chrysophylla of Combretum microlepidotum (syn: Combretum molle R.Br.) juice extract, VO.
H(078) + H(087), tumors purulent, roots and leaves of Annona chrysophylla , to pound, local application
H(186) expectorant, roots of Annona chrysophylla of Combretum microlepidotum (syn: Combretum molle R.Br.) juice extract, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mdopeta (Kimbungu, Kipogoro)
Reference HK 39a
Author(s) :
Kisangau, D. P., H. VM Lyaruu, K.M. Hosea, C.C. Joseph
Title :
Use of traditional medicines in the management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Tanzania: a case in the Buhkoba rural district.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Volume 3 : 29 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(043)
Recipes :
H(014) herpes zoster, H(043) cryptococcal menengitis,H(014) skin infections, roots, RNS. (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Buhkoba rural district)
Vernacular name :
omukonya
Reference HM 20
Author(s) :
Mbura, J.S.I., H.N. Mgaya & H.K. Heggenhougen
Title :
The use of oral herbal medicine by women attending antenatal clinics in urban and rural Tanga district in Tanzania.
East african medical journal, 63, 8, 540 - 550, (1985)
Symptoms :
H(022), H(027z), H(077)
Recipes :
H(022) induction of labour, H(027z) + H(077) nausea and vomitting, ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tanga ditrict)
Vernacular name :
mboke (Digo, Bondei)
Reference HM 29
Author(s) :
Mahonge, C. P. I., J. V. Nsenga, E. J. Mtengeti and A. Z. Mattee
Title :
Utilization of medicinal plants by Waluguru people in east Uluguru mountains Tanzania.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, (2008) Volume 3 (4) pp. 121 - 134 (2006)
http://journals.sfu.ca/africanem/index.php/ajtcam/article/view/129/136
Symptoms :
H(008), H(104), H(137)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, H(104) stomachache, barks and leaves boiled of Annona senegalensis, VO.
H(137) general body pains, leaves and barks boiled, VO.
H(137) general body pains, leaves and barks boiled, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (eastern Uluguru mountains)
Vernacular name :
mtomokwe (Luguru)
Reference HM 47
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, van den Beukel, C. J.P. , Hamza, O. J.M. , Mbwambo, Z, H. , Nondoa, R. O.S. , Masimba, P. J., Matee, M. I.N. , Kapingu, M. C., Mikxf, F. , Verweij, P. E. , van der Ven, A. J.A.M.
Title :
Brine shrimp toxicity evaluation of some Tanzanian plants used traditionally for the treatment of fungal infections.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 4 (2), pp 219 - 225, (2007)
http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc07022
Symptoms :
H(014), H(199)
Recipes :
H(014) oral candidiasis and skin fungal opportunistic infections of H(199) HIV / AID, leaves, roots of Annona senegalensis, RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mnene kanda
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(020), H(104)
Recipes :
H(020) snake bites and H(104) stomachache, roots of Annona senegalensis, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
mutopetope, mufila, mukonola (Nyamwezi)
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)
Reference HW 12
Author(s) :
Walsh, M.
Title :
The Use of Wild and Cultivated Plants as famine Foods on Pemba Island, Zanzibar
Plantes et Sociétés: Études océan Indien 42-43 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) Annona senegalensis as food plant in Pemba Island during periods of food shortages
Region :
Zanzibar
Country :
Tanzania, Zanzibar (Pemba Island)
Vernacular name :
mtopetope (swahili), wild custard apple (English)
Annona squamosa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Annona squamosa L.
Family :
Annonaceae
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171) diabetes, extract of leaves of Annona squamosa, VO. 1/3 cup every 3 days
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
sweet-sop, sugar-apple (English), pomme cannelle (Français), mastaferi (swahili)
Ansellia africana Lindl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ansellia africana Lindl.
Family :
Orchidaceae
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(003)
Recipes :
H(003) body swelling, H(020) snake bites, H(113) rheumatism, stems of Ansellia africana, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
inyazya (Nyamwezi)
Antherotoma naudinii Hook. f. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Antherotoma naudinii Hook. f.
Family :
Melastomataceae
Reference HC 20
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C. & R. L. A. Mahunnah
Title :
Plants used in Traditional medicine by Hayas of the Kagera region, Tanzania
Economic Botany, 48 (2), pp. 121-129, (1994)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(051x), H(112)
Recipes :
H(007) diuretic, H(051x) cerebral paludisme, H(112) abortifacient, an infusion of the dried powdered aerial parts of Justicia matammensis, together with those of Cassia gracilior, Antherotoma naudinii, Dissotis brazzae, Indigofera asparagoides Taub. ssp. ephemera , Rhynchosia minima (L.) De. var.minima and Pentas zanzibarica, VO..
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera region)
Vernacular name :
igiri (Kiswahili)
Anthocleista grandiflora Gilg :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Anthocleista grandiflora Gilg
Family :
Gentianaceae
Reference HM 40
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
The Ethnomedicine of the Haya people of Bugabo ward, Kagera Region, north western Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:24 (2009) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-24
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/5/1/24
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, the dried stem bark of Anthocleista grandiflora is boiled and a cup of the decoction taken three times a day for 5-7 days depending on severity
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Bugabo ward)
Vernacular name :
mgabaigana
Reference HN 27
Author(s) :
Ndangalasia,H. J. , R. Bitarihob & D.B.K. Dovie
Title :
Harvesting of non-timber forest products and implications for conservation in two montane forests of East Africa
Biological Copnservation 134, pp. 242-250 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000), stem bark of Anthocleista grandiflora , RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Uzungwa Scarp Forest Reserve)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Anthospermum herbaceum L. f. var. herbaceum :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Anthospermum herbaceum L. f. var. herbaceum
Family :
Rubiaceae
Reference HC 20
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C. & R. L. A. Mahunnah
Title :
Plants used in Traditional medicine by Hayas of the Kagera region, Tanzania
Economic Botany, 48 (2), pp. 121-129, (1994)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludim, decoction of the twigs of Dissotis debilis, together with those of Syzygium cordatum., Crotalaria microcarpa .. Kotschya africana and Anthospermum herbaceum L. f. var. herbaceum, VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera region)
Vernacular name :
enganyoil (Kiswahili)
Antiaris toxicaria Lesch. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Antiaris toxicaria Lesch.
Family :
Moraceae
Reference HA 49
Author(s) :
Amri, E., D.P.Kisangau
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:1 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-1.pdf
Symptoms :
H(013), H(039)
Recipes :
H(013) skin diseases, H(104) insecticide.crushed or pounded leaves, bark of Antiaris toxicaria, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name :
mbila
Reference HM 40
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
The Ethnomedicine of the Haya people of Bugabo ward, Kagera Region, north western Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:24 (2009) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-24
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/5/1/24
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) superstitious purposes, the whole plant of Antiaris toxicaria is used as a charm
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region)
Vernacular name :
omujuju
Antidesma venosum E.Mey. ex Tul. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Antidesma venosum E.Mey. ex Tul.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
Recipes :
H(020) snake bites and H(092) poisoning, roots, leaves of Antidesma venosum
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
musekela (Nyamwezi)
Apodytes dimidiata E. Mey. Ex Arn. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Apodytes dimidiata E. Mey. Ex Arn.
Family :
Icacinaceae
Reference HM 24
Author(s) :
Moshi, Mainen J., Godeliver A.B. Kagashe & Zakaria H. Mbwambo
Title :
Plants used to treat epilepsy by Tanzanian traditional healers.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 97, pp.327-336 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(099)
Recipes :
H(099) epilepsy, leaves, stem barks, boiled with water, VO. one tea cup of decoction taken orally, twice a day, until recovery
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East) (Temeke District)
Vernacular name :
mkanta (Sambaa), mgarigari (Pogoro), mnguara (Zaramo), mgulungu, mnguava (Ndengereko)
Argemone mexicana L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Argemone mexicana L.
Family :
Papaveraceae
Reference HK 39a
Author(s) :
Kisangau, D. P., H. VM Lyaruu, K.M. Hosea, C.C. Joseph
Title :
Use of traditional medicines in the management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Tanzania: a case in the Buhkoba rural district.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Volume 3 : 29 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(043)
Recipes :
H(043) cryptococcal menengitis, leaves, seeds, RNS. (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Buhkoba rural district)
Vernacular name :
akatojo
Reference HM 31
Author(s) :
Maregesi, S. M., O.D. Ngassapa, L. Pieters, A.J. Vlietinck
Title :
Ethnopharmacological suvey of the Bunda district, Tanzania: Plants used to treat infectious diseases.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 113, pp. 457 - 470 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(014)
Recipes :
H(004, 10), wounds, sores, latex from the shoots of Argemone mexicana, local application
H(014) skin infection, crushed leaves soaked in cold H2O, bath
H(014) skin infection, crushed leaves soaked in cold H2O, bath
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Bunda district)
Vernacular name :
rangiibili (Sukuma), rikararungu (Kurya)
Aristolochia densivenia Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aristolochia densivenia Engl.
Family :
Aristolochiaceae
Reference HS 25
Author(s) :
Shauri, N.E.N.
Title :
Experience on the use of Tanzanian medicinal plants for the last decade (1979-1989)
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(020), H(092), H(093)
Recipes :
H(093), H(020) antisnake bite antidotes. For the administration of the First Aid, the snake's teeth are taken off the bitten area of the body. The patient is then tied tightly 15 cm upward from the bitten spot. For the preparation of the plant extract a 1/4 of teaspoonful of the powder of the plant, or the corresponding piece of bark, root chew, and swallow saliva, is mixed with one tablespoon of water. The chewed stuff is then taken to the bitten spot. The area is then bandaged, and the patient is taken to the hospital. The patient may need much water and even vomit a tittle.
- H(092) poisoned stomach (food poisoning), ), 3/4 cu cm of a piece of bark or root is chewed quickly and swallowed with much water (2-3 glasses). In this treatment the patient may vomit the poison immediately. He may also purge. The patient should use fatty soups, and soft foods for 3-4 days. He should also visit the hospital.
- H(092) poisoned stomach (food poisoning), ), 3/4 cu cm of a piece of bark or root is chewed quickly and swallowed with much water (2-3 glasses). In this treatment the patient may vomit the poison immediately. He may also purge. The patient should use fatty soups, and soft foods for 3-4 days. He should also visit the hospital.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
unkulwe (Swahili)
Aristolochia petersiana Klotzsch :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aristolochia petersiana Klotzsch
Family :
Aristolochiaceae
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(020)
Recipes :
H(020) snake, leaves of Cassia singueana + roots of Fagara lindensis + roots of Aristolochia petersiana, to pound, maceration H20, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
kindukule (Kimbunga, Kihehe), ), kisikio ya buga (Kirufiji), kayoka (Kipogoro)
Aristolochia sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aristolochia sp.
Family :
Aristolochiaceae
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(020), H(104), H(157)
Recipes :
H(020) snake bites, H092) poisoning, H(104) stomachache, H(157) convulsions, roots of Aristolachia sp., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
kilikamo (Nyamwezi)
Artabotrys hexapetalus (L. f.) Bhandari :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Artabotrys hexapetalus (L. f.) Bhandari
Family :
Annonaceae
Reference HH 06a
Author(s) :
Hedberg I., O. Hedberg, P.J. Madati, K.E. Mshigeni, E.N. Mshiu & G. Samuelsson
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Cucurbitaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 6, pp. 29 - 60 (1982)
Symptoms :
H(104), H(179)
Recipes :
H(104) abdomen and H(179) kidney pain. decoction of roots and leaves of Artabotrys hexapetalus mixed with roots of Uvaria cfr. leptocladon (mshofu)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mwangatini (Korogwe
district)
Artemisia afra Jacq. ex Willd. :
6 reference(s)
Official name :
Artemisia afra Jacq. ex Willd.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HH 1k
Author(s) :
Harjula, R.
Title :
Mirau and his practice.A study of the ethnomedicinal repertoire of a tanzanian herbalist.
Institut for cultural research, University of Turku, Finland, 224 p., (1980)TRI-MED BOOKS LTD: LONDON Registered Office: 5 Tudor Cottage, Lovers Walk, Finchley, London, N3 1JH
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104), A handful of the leaves is boiled to make a dose of somewhat more than half a litre; the dose may be repeated after 2 days if necessary. Child ren are given less.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
sumangara
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(055), H(068), H(118), H(135)
Recipes :
H(051), plant heated, fermentation, RNS
H(055),chewed leaves, juice swalowed
H(068), roots, decoc, VO., 2-3 x / J
H(118)troat, plant heated, fermentation, RNS
H(135)indigestion, plant, RNS
H(055),chewed leaves, juice swalowed
H(068), roots, decoc, VO., 2-3 x / J
H(118)troat, plant heated, fermentation, RNS
H(135)indigestion, plant, RNS
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
fifi (Shambaa), ushemeli (Sukuma)
Reference HL 1k
Author(s) :
Leedal, G.P.
Title :
50 (Fifty) common plants of the upland grasslands, Southern Highlands, Tanzania.Biology Section MATI-Mbeya, Tanzania, 54 p., (1975)Multigraphié.Center for Economic Botany, Royal Botanic Gardens.Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AE, UK.
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037), coughing, ONS., RNS
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HS 25
Author(s) :
Shauri, N.E.N.
Title :
Experience on the use of Tanzanian medicinal plants for the last decade (1979-1989)
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism. For its preparation, green or dried leaves are boiled for 20 minutes. Alternatively a powder of dried leaves is placed in a hot water decoction for 15 minutes and filtered with clean cloth. The dosage recommended is 100 ml tds for adults, and 15 to 20 to 40 ml tds for children over 5 years. If in powder form, 1 tablespoonful is added to 100 ml of a hot water decoction.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
fivi (Swahili)
Reference VM 10
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in promotion of animal health in Tanzania. Animal Diseases Research Instit., Dep. Pharmacology/ Toxic., Dar Es Salaam. Métissages en santé animale de Madagascar à Haïti. Presses universitaires de Namur, 335 - 364, (1994)
Symptoms :
V(051)
Recipes :
V(051), decoction leaves , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Moshi district)
Vernacular name :
fivi (Sambaa)
Reference VM 11
Author(s) :
Mkangare, M.M.J.
Title :
Collection of Tanzanian medicinal plants for biological activity studies.
Proceedings of the 7th Tanzania veterinary association scientific conference.
Tanzania Veterinary Association, Vol. 7, 67- 78, (1989) De la référence VB 10
Symptoms :
V(051)
Recipes :
V(051), leaves, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Arusha, Kilimandjaro )
Vernacular name :
fivi
Asparagus abyssinicus Hochst. ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Asparagus abyssinicus Hochst. ex A. Rich.
Family :
Asparagaceae
Synonyms :
Asparagus flagellaris Baker
Reference HO 11
Author(s) :
Otieno, J. N., K. M. M. Hosea, H. V. Lyaruu & R. L. A. Mahunnah.
Title :
Multi-Plant or Single-Plant extracts, whichs is the most effective for local healing in Tanzania?
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines Volume 5 (2): 165 - 172, (2008)
Symptoms :
H(199)
Recipes :
H(199) opportunistic infections (HIV), principaly roots extracts of Harrisonia abyssinica, Euclea natalensis, Ximenia caffra, Capparis fascicularis, Sansevieria enhlenbergia, Asparasgus flagellaris, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (people in Lake Victoria basin)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Asparagus africanus Lam. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Asparagus africanus Lam.
Family :
Asparagaceae
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(022), H(037), H(086), H(100), H(118), H(201)
Recipes :
H(004), leaves, RNS.
H(022), roots, infusion, ocyto., VO.
H(037) cough, roots, chewed, juice, VO.
H(086), leaves, infusion, bubonic plague (by the Taita)
H(100), roots, infusion
H(118), roots, chewed, juice, VO.
H(201) madness, stems, leaves, roots, pounded, maceration H2O, VO. 2-3 x / J
H(022), roots, infusion, ocyto., VO.
H(037) cough, roots, chewed, juice, VO.
H(086), leaves, infusion, bubonic plague (by the Taita)
H(100), roots, infusion
H(118), roots, chewed, juice, VO.
H(201) madness, stems, leaves, roots, pounded, maceration H2O, VO. 2-3 x / J
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
chichilazyuka (Gonja), embare baba (Masai, Kenya, Tanzania), kapalang'anga (Hehe, Tanzania), lwafumbo (Taita, Kenya), murikano (Giriama, Kenya)
Reference HM 09
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
The Maasai Wonder Plants.
People and Plants training workshop held at the Tropical Pesticides Research Institute, Arusha, Tanzania, 15th – 18th march 1999.
Symptoms :
H(099x)
Recipes :
H(099x), bark, decoc, VO
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Simanjiro country)
Vernacular name :
embere e papa (Maasai)
Reference VM 10
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in promotion of animal health in Tanzania. Animal Diseases Research Instit., Dep. Pharmacology/ Toxic., Dar Es Salaam. Métissages en santé animale de Madagascar à Haïti. Presses universitaires de Namur, 335 - 364, (1994)
Symptoms :
V(051)
Recipes :
V(051), VO., decoction roots
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Ngondaro Mbeya district)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Asparagus falcatus L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Asparagus falcatus L.
Family :
Asparagaceae
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(139), H(169), H(100)
Recipes :
H(139) aphrodisiac, H(169) hernia and H(100) gonorrhoea, barks of Asparagus falcatus, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
kasolanhanga, sawi (Nyamwezi)
Asparagus racemosus Willd. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Asparagus racemosus Willd.
Family :
Asparagaceae
Reference HL 1k
Author(s) :
Leedal, G.P.
Title :
50 (Fifty) common plants of the upland grasslands, Southern Highlands, Tanzania.Biology Section MATI-Mbeya, Tanzania, 54 p., (1975)Multigraphié.Center for Economic Botany, Royal Botanic Gardens.Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AE, UK.
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000), roots , RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference VM 08
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants of veterinary importance collected from Mbeya.
Progress report of the project on the medicinal plants of veterinary importance at ADRI, (1991) From reference: VB 10
Symptoms :
V(051), V(093)
Recipes :
V(051), leaves, pounded + H2O, VO.
V(093), leaves, decoction, VO. (= antidote)
V(093), leaves, decoction, VO. (= antidote)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Mbeya district)
Vernacular name :
isyonsi
Reference VM 10
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in promotion of animal health in Tanzania. Animal Diseases Research Instit., Dep. Pharmacology/ Toxic., Dar Es Salaam. Métissages en santé animale de Madagascar à Haïti. Presses universitaires de Namur, 335 - 364, (1994)
Symptoms :
V(051)
Recipes :
V(051), VO., decoction roots
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Ngondaro district)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Aspilia mossambicensis (Oliv.) Wild :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Aspilia mossambicensis (Oliv.) Wild
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Aspilia chrysops S. Moore
,
Aspilia holstii O.Hoffm
Reference HC 13b
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.II. Angiosperms (Capparidaceae to Ebenaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 25, 3, 339 - 359, (1989)
Symptoms :
H(001)
Recipes :
H(001), conjonctivitis, roots are boiled, vapor eyes bath
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
mgeregere (Zigua)
Reference HC 20
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C. & R. L. A. Mahunnah
Title :
Plants used in Traditional medicine by Hayas of the Kagera region, Tanzania
Economic Botany, 48 (2), pp. 121-129, (1994)
Symptoms :
H(157)
Recipes :
H(157) convulsions. especially in children, decoction of roots and the leaves of Aspilia holstii is drunk and used to bathe for the treatment
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera region)
Vernacular name :
kanyarnuza (Kiswahili)
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(002), H(004), H(014), H(038), H(068), H(100), H(104), H(109)
Recipes :
H(001)conj., leaves of Aspilia mossambicensis pounded and tied in the leaf of Vernonia auriculifera, heated over a flam and applied ao eyes suffering from cunjunctivities
H(002), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(004), leaves pounded, applic. local
H(014) ringworm, leaves pounded, friction skin
H(038)cystitis, roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(068), leaves pounded, decoc, VO.
H(068)hookworm, leaves, stems,decoction (H2O), inhalation steams
H(100) gono., roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(104) belly, plant, juice warm or cold, VO.
H(109), bark, one hand, decoc, VO.
H(002), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(004), leaves pounded, applic. local
H(014) ringworm, leaves pounded, friction skin
H(038)cystitis, roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(068), leaves pounded, decoc, VO.
H(068)hookworm, leaves, stems,decoction (H2O), inhalation steams
H(100) gono., roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(104) belly, plant, juice warm or cold, VO.
H(109), bark, one hand, decoc, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
eraji (Nyankore), ihwula (Sukuma, Tanzania), lilelie (Lunyore), mubiawawala (Busoga, Ouganda), muti (Kamba, Kenya), mutanzi, maruwa, muhepe (Digo, Kenya), nyanganyanga (Shambaa, Tanzania), raywetigo (Luo, Kenya)
Reference HM 40
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
The Ethnomedicine of the Haya people of Bugabo ward, Kagera Region, north western Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:24 (2009) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-24
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/5/1/24
Symptoms :
H(051), H(091), H(171)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, H(091) tonic, H(171) hypoglycaemic, aerial parts of Aspilia mossambiscensis are mixed with those of Centella asiatica, boiled and the decoction used for the treatment of paludism
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Bugabo ward)
Vernacular name :
eshurwa
Aspilia pluriseta Schweinf. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Aspilia pluriseta Schweinf.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HJ 04
Author(s) :
Johns, T., G.M. Faubert, J.O. Kokwaro, R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.K. Kimanani
Title :
Anti-giardial activity of gastrointestinal remedies of the Luo of East Africa.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 46, pp. 17- 23, (1995)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104, 4), gastrointestinal deaseases, stomach pain, diarrhoea, constipation (3% of 134 informators for HJ 04), leaves
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (districts of Tarime, Musona , region of Mara ), Kenya (district of Homa Bay, Migori)
Vernacular name :
muti, wuti (Kamba), ol-oiyabase (Masai), shilambila (Kakamega)
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(014)
Recipes :
H(001) trachom, the leaf which is like sand paper is used to "cut" the eye rash of trachoma infected patients
H(004), pounded leves, local application
H(014), pounded leves, local application
H(004), pounded leves, local application
H(014), pounded leves, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania (Masai)
Vernacular name :
muti, wuti (Kamba, Kenya), ol-oiyabase (Masai, Kenya, Tanzania), shilambila (Kakamega)
Asystasia gangetica (L.) T. Anders. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Asystasia gangetica (L.) T. Anders.
Family :
Acanthaceae
Reference HM 40
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
The Ethnomedicine of the Haya people of Bugabo ward, Kagera Region, north western Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:24 (2009) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-24
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/5/1/24
Symptoms :
H(075)
Recipes :
H(075) appetite booster, leaves of Asystasia gangetica are pounded then squeezed and the juices given to patients to improve their appetite.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Bugabo ward)
Vernacular name :
ekiingura, kinyegezi
Reference HM 40
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
The Ethnomedicine of the Haya people of Bugabo ward, Kagera Region, north western Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:24 (2009) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-24
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/5/1/24
Symptoms :
V(075)
Recipes :
Vb(075) appetite booster, leaves of Asystasia gangetica are pounded then squeezed and the juices given to improve their appetite and make them grow well
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Bugabo ward)
Vernacular name :
ekiingura, kinyegezi
Reference VM 06
Author(s) :
Merker, M.
Title :
The Masai.
Ethnographische Monographie eines ostafrikanischen Semitenvolkes.Tierzucht-und Tierheilkunde, Chapter XVIII, 161 - 179, (1910)
Berlin, Dietrich Reimer Verlag. De la référence VB 10
Symptoms :
V(106)
Recipes :
V(106)flea, infusion pounded plant, wash the young animals
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania (Masaï)
Vernacular name :
ol osidja gutok
Azadirachta indica A. Juss. :
6 reference(s)
Official name :
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.
Family :
Meliaceae
Synonyms :
Melia azadirachta L.
Reference HA 49
Author(s) :
Amri, E., D.P.Kisangau
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:1 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-1.pdf
Symptoms :
H(018), H(039), H(051), H(104), H(109)
Recipes :
H(018) head ache, H(051) paludismdim, H(051) fever, H(104) stomach ache, H(104) insecticide, H(109) back ache, decoction of leaves, bark, seeds of Azadirachta indica, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name :
mwarobaini
Reference HG 09
Author(s) :
Gessler, M.C., D.E. Msuya, M.H.H. Nkunya, L.B. Mwasumbi, A. Schär, M. Heinrich & M. Tanner
Title :
Traditional healers in Tanzania: the treatment of malaria with plant remedies
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 48, pp. 131 - 144, (1995)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(051), H(068), H(099), H(113)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism + H(113) pain to the joints, leaves, roots, stems barks Psidium guajava, Azadirachta indica , decoction (H2O), VO., to diminish the fever (diminish the dosis for pregnant women and childs)
H(051) paludism + H(068), H(099), leaves, roots, stems barks, infusion, VO., to diminish the fever (tachicardia in case of surdosis)
H(051) paludism + H(068), root, decoction (H2O), VO., to diminish the fever
H(051) paludism + H(068), leaves, roots, Azadirachta indica , Erythrina sa cleuxii (muhemi), infusion or decoction (H2O), VO., to diminish the fever(diminish the dosis for pregnant women and childs)
H(051) paludism + H(068), leaves, roots, Azadirachta indica , Dombeya shupangae (mutowo), Diospyros zombensis (nyakatidu) infusion or decoction (H2O), VO., to diminish the fever ((diminish the dosis for pregnant women and childs)
H(051) paludism + H(068), H(099), leaves, roots, stems barks, infusion, VO., to diminish the fever (tachicardia in case of surdosis)
H(051) paludism + H(068), root, decoction (H2O), VO., to diminish the fever
H(051) paludism + H(068), leaves, roots, Azadirachta indica , Erythrina sa cleuxii (muhemi), infusion or decoction (H2O), VO., to diminish the fever(diminish the dosis for pregnant women and childs)
H(051) paludism + H(068), leaves, roots, Azadirachta indica , Dombeya shupangae (mutowo), Diospyros zombensis (nyakatidu) infusion or decoction (H2O), VO., to diminish the fever ((diminish the dosis for pregnant women and childs)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mwarobaini
Reference HM 29
Author(s) :
Mahonge, C. P. I., J. V. Nsenga, E. J. Mtengeti and A. Z. Mattee
Title :
Utilization of medicinal plants by Waluguru people in east Uluguru mountains Tanzania.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, (2008) Volume 3 (4) pp. 121 - 134 (2006)
http://journals.sfu.ca/africanem/index.php/ajtcam/article/view/129/136
Symptoms :
H(103)
Recipes :
H(103), leaves and roots of Azadirachta indica boiled, VO.
H(103), H(104) stomachache, leaves and roots boiled, VO.
H(103), H(104) stomachache, leaves and roots boiled, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (eastern Uluguru mountains)
Vernacular name :
muarobaini (Luguru)
Reference HM 2k
Author(s) :
Mbuya, L.P. , H.P. Msanga, C.K. Ruffo, A. Birnie & B. Tengnäs
Title :
The useful trees and shrubs for Tanzania.Identification, propagation and management for agricultural and pastoral communities.Regional soil Conservation Unit .Swedish International Development Authority.
Technical handbook n° 6, 540 p., (1994)The Manager national tree seed project.Morogoro, Tanzania, P.O. Box 4012
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000, f) highly valued almost throughout Tanzania for its medicin uses
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HW 06
Author(s) :
Woodcock Kerry A.
Title :
Indigenous knowledge and forest use: Two case studies from the East Usambaras, Tanzania. Techninal paper 22, 1995. East Usambara Catchment Forest Project: E-mail :usambara@twiga.com
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) intestinal worms, ONS., RNS
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East Usambaras district)
Vernacular name :
mwarobaini (Swahili)
Reference VE 04
Author(s) :
Ejobi, F., R.D. Mosha, S. Ndege & D. Kamoga
Title :
Etno-Veterinary Medicinal Plants of the Lake Victoria Basin: A Bioprospection
Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances 6 (2): 257-261 (2007)
Symptoms :
V(025), V(117)
Recipes :
V(117) anaplasmasis, V(025) babesiosis, ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Lake Victoria Basin:)
Vernacular name :
mwarobaini (Swahili / Sukuma)
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile :
8 reference(s)
Official name :
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile
Family :
Zygophyllaceae
Synonyms :
Balanites gillettii Cufod.
Reference HJ 07
Author(s) :
Johns, T., E. B. Mhoro, Pius Sanaya & E.K. Kimanani
Title :
Herbal remedies of the Batemi of Ngorongoro district, Tanzania a quantitative appraisal
Economic Botany 48 (1) pp. 90-95. (1994)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(055)
Recipes :
H(051, 4) fever, H(055, 4) emetic, decoction or infusion or bark of roots or stem drunk to relieve high feverand acts as an emetic
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Batemi of the Ngorongoro district)
Vernacular name :
mjuiya (Batemi)
Reference HM 31
Author(s) :
Maregesi, S. M., O.D. Ngassapa, L. Pieters, A.J. Vlietinck
Title :
Ethnopharmacological suvey of the Bunda district, Tanzania: Plants used to treat infectious diseases.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 113, pp. 457 - 470 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(082)
Recipes :
H(037, 8) dry cough, chest infection, H(082) asthma, stem barks of Balanites aegyptiaca are macerated in warm H2O, VO. the extract
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Bunda district)
Vernacular name :
liluguyu (Jita)
Reference HM 47
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, van den Beukel, C. J.P. , Hamza, O. J.M. , Mbwambo, Z, H. , Nondoa, R. O.S. , Masimba, P. J., Matee, M. I.N. , Kapingu, M. C., Mikxf, F. , Verweij, P. E. , van der Ven, A. J.A.M.
Title :
Brine shrimp toxicity evaluation of some Tanzanian plants used traditionally for the treatment of fungal infections.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 4 (2), pp 219 - 225, (2007)
http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc07022
Symptoms :
H(014), H(199)
Recipes :
H(014) oral candidiasis and skin fungal opportunistic infections of H(199) HIV / AID, roots barks of Balanites aegyptiaca, RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mudughuyu
Reference HR 12a
Author(s) :
Runyoro, D.K.B., O.D. Ngassapa, M.I. Matee, C.C. Joseph, M.J. Moshi
Title :
Medicinal plants used by Tanzanian traditional healers in the management of "Candida" infections.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology Vol. 106; pp. 158 - 165 (2006)
Symptoms :
H(087)
Recipes :
H(087) oral candidiasis, stem, root bark, powder, to boil, VO., 1/2 glass, 3 X / day
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (North-eastern zone)
Vernacular name :
olug'oswai (Masai)
Reference HR 12b
Author(s) :
Runyoro, D.K.B., , M. I. Matee, O. D. Ngassapa, C. C Joseph & Z. H Mbwambo
Title :
Screening of Tanzanian medicinal plants for anti-Candida activity.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2006, 6:11 doi:10.1186/1472-6882-6-11 http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/6/11
Symptoms :
H(076)
Recipes :
H(076) oral candidiasis (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS), roots barks of Balanites aegyptiaca, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Coast, Dar es Salaam, Morogoro and Tanga regions)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HS 25
Author(s) :
Shauri, N.E.N.
Title :
Experience on the use of Tanzanian medicinal plants for the last decade (1979-1989)
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(169)
Recipes :
H(169) hernia, fresh or dry roots in pieces of +/- 4 cm of Deinbollia borbonica of Ximenia caffra of Balanitbes aegyptiaca. 7.5 cm Pieces are boiled with beef bones for 1 hr, and cooled cold and 100 ml are administered for 4-5 days. Each of the plants above can be prepared separately
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mkonga (Swahili)
Reference VM 09
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
The Maasai Wonder Plants.
People and Plants training workshop held at the Tropical Pesticides Research Institute, Arusha, Tanzania, 15th – 18th march 1999.
Symptoms :
V(025)
Recipes :
Vb(025), bark, decoc, babesiosis
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Simanjiro country)
Vernacular name :
olng'oswa (Maasai)
Reference VR 04
Author(s) :
Rimbach, L.
Title :
Traditional methods of treating cattle diseases.
Report for ASA (Studienaufenthalte in Africa, Asien und Latein-Amerika), 19 p., (1977) From reference: VB 10
Symptoms :
V(006), V(055)
Recipes :
Vb(055), roots, stems Barleria mucronata + fruit Balanites aegyptiaca, decoction, VO.
Vb(055), fruits, VO.
Vb(081), fruits, VO.
Vb(055), fruits, VO.
Vb(081), fruits, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
ganyamda (Masai), mohoromo (Chagga), mchunju, mehunju, mjunju, mkonge (Swahili), mkonga, mkongo, (Morogoro)
Barleria mucronata Lindau :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Barleria mucronata Lindau
Family :
Acanthaceae
Reference HH 1k
Author(s) :
Harjula, R.
Title :
Mirau and his practice.A study of the ethnomedicinal repertoire of a tanzanian herbalist.
Institut for cultural research, University of Turku, Finland, 224 p., (1980)TRI-MED BOOKS LTD: LONDON Registered Office: 5 Tudor Cottage, Lovers Walk, Finchley, London, N3 1JH
Symptoms :
H(020)
Recipes :
H(020), The most well-known poisonous snakes include cobras, mambas and puff-adders. For snakebites, (Symptoms: The heart of the patient beats very fast)The leaves are chewed and then rubbed between the palms into a baIl which is applied to the bite. During this procedure, the patient keeps the eyes shut.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
tungurushashe
Reference VR 04
Author(s) :
Rimbach, L.
Title :
Traditional methods of treating cattle diseases.
Report for ASA (Studienaufenthalte in Africa, Asien und Latein-Amerika), 19 p., (1977) From reference: VB 10
Symptoms :
V(055)
Recipes :
Vb(055), roots, stems Barleria mucronata + fruits Balanites aegyptiaca, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
ol asurainiro, en jasuria, ol janit subugi, ol gurschasshi (Masai)
Barleria stuhlmannii Lindau :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Barleria stuhlmannii Lindau
Family :
Acanthaceae
Reference VW 01
Author(s) :
Watt, J.M., Breyer-Brandwijk, M.G.
Title :
The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa.E. & S. Livingstone Ltd., Edinburg and London, Second edition, 1457 p., (1962) (partially from the references VM 18, HV 09, HC 26, HL 22, HS 32)
Symptoms :
V(033)
Recipes :
Vb(033, 2), crushed leaves, 1x / day., during 1 month
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Chagga)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Basella alba L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Basella alba L.
Family :
Basellaceae
Synonyms :
Basella rubra L.
Reference VM 10
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in promotion of animal health in Tanzania. Animal Diseases Research Instit., Dep. Pharmacology/ Toxic., Dar Es Salaam. Métissages en santé animale de Madagascar à Haïti. Presses universitaires de Namur, 335 - 364, (1994)
Symptoms :
V(006), V(078)
Recipes :
V(006), VO., powder leaves + H2O
V(078), VO., powder leaves + H2O = paliative treatment
V(078), VO., powder leaves + H2O = paliative treatment
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Marangu Moshi district)
Vernacular name :
lelema (Chagga)
Reference VM 11
Author(s) :
Mkangare, M.M.J.
Title :
Collection of Tanzanian medicinal plants for biological activity studies.
Proceedings of the 7th Tanzania veterinary association scientific conference.
Tanzania Veterinary Association, Vol. 7, 67- 78, (1989) De la référence VB 10
Symptoms :
V(006), V(094)
Recipes :
V(006) , leaves, RNS.
V(117), Pygeum africanum + Basella alba , leaves, RNS.
V(117), Pygeum africanum + Basella alba , leaves, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Arusha, Kilimandjaro )
Vernacular name :
lelema
Berberis holstii Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Berberis holstii Engl.
Family :
Berberidaceae
Reference HH 06a
Author(s) :
Hedberg I., O. Hedberg, P.J. Madati, K.E. Mshigeni, E.N. Mshiu & G. Samuelsson
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Cucurbitaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 6, pp. 29 - 60 (1982)
Symptoms :
H(126)
Recipes :
H(126) jaundice, decoction of roots of Berberis holstii , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mmash’o (Kilasho). (Lushoto district)
Berkheya spekeana Oliv. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Berkheya spekeana Oliv.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference VM 10
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in promotion of animal health in Tanzania. Animal Diseases Research Instit., Dep. Pharmacology/ Toxic., Dar Es Salaam. Métissages en santé animale de Madagascar à Haïti. Presses universitaires de Namur, 335 - 364, (1994)
Symptoms :
V(004), V(104), V(126)
Recipes :
V(004) ,VO., pounded leaves + H2O, filter, RNS. (Marengu-Moshi)
V(104), VO., pounded leaves + H2O, filter, RNS. (Mbeya)
V(126) ,VO., pounded leaves + infusion, RNS. (Marengu-Moshi)
V(104), VO., pounded leaves + H2O, filter, RNS. (Mbeya)
V(126) ,VO., pounded leaves + infusion, RNS. (Marengu-Moshi)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Mbeya & Marangu-Moshi district)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Bersama abyssinica Fres. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Bersama abyssinica Fres.
Family :
Melianthaceae
Synonyms :
Bersama abyssinica subsp. engleriana (Gürke) F.White
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139) aphrodisiac, barks powder of Bersama abyssinica in beer, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mbachamono (Kimbunga), mbassamono (Kihehe)
Reference HH 1k
Author(s) :
Harjula, R.
Title :
Mirau and his practice.A study of the ethnomedicinal repertoire of a tanzanian herbalist.
Institut for cultural research, University of Turku, Finland, 224 p., (1980)TRI-MED BOOKS LTD: LONDON Registered Office: 5 Tudor Cottage, Lovers Walk, Finchley, London, N3 1JH
Symptoms :
H(093)
Recipes :
H(093), Poisoning, stomach ache,vomiting, constipation; later also blood appears in the stools, as 'the poison cuts the stomach'., the leaves of the plant are boiled; 30-40 leaves of 5 x 10 cm in size will produce a dose of 4-5 glassfuls of infusion, to be taken aIl at the same time.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
kirangwe
Reference HM 40
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
The Ethnomedicine of the Haya people of Bugabo ward, Kagera Region, north western Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:24 (2009) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-24
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/5/1/24
Symptoms :
H(068), H(166)
Recipes :
H(068) parasitic worm infestation, H(166) body spasms, a decoction is made by boiling the roots and stem bark of Bersama abyssinica
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Bugabo ward)
Vernacular name :
muhinguza, omuh inguza
Reference HN 27
Author(s) :
Ndangalasia,H. J. , R. Bitarihob & D.B.K. Dovie
Title :
Harvesting of non-timber forest products and implications for conservation in two montane forests of East Africa
Biological Copnservation 134, pp. 242-250 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000), bark, stem, branches of Bersama abyssinica , RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Uzungwa Scarp Forest Reserve)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Bersama abyssinica Fres. subsp. abyssinica var. abyssinica :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bersama abyssinica Fres. subsp. abyssinica var. abyssinica
Family :
Melianthaceae
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(006), H(008), H(068), H(094), H(099), H(108), H(139)
Recipes :
H(004), roots, decoction (H2O), VO., wash the sores
H(006) purg., bark, juice, VO. (Arusha people)
H(008) dys., young stems, juice, VO.
H(068) childs, bark, powder or decoction (H2O), VO.
H(068) ascaris, young stems, juice, VO.
H(094)hémor., roots, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(099) epilepsy, roots, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(108), leaves, pounded, snuffed
H(139), leaves, chewed, juice, VO.
H(006) purg., bark, juice, VO. (Arusha people)
H(008) dys., young stems, juice, VO.
H(068) childs, bark, powder or decoction (H2O), VO.
H(068) ascaris, young stems, juice, VO.
H(094)hémor., roots, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(099) epilepsy, roots, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(108), leaves, pounded, snuffed
H(139), leaves, chewed, juice, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mbatsamwono (Hehe, Tanzania), misuangatu (Nyakyusa, Tanzania), mkururumbi (Kaguru), mrindawa (Chagga, Tanzania)
Bidens biternata (Lour.) Merr. & Sherff :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bidens biternata (Lour.) Merr. & Sherff
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HM 40
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
The Ethnomedicine of the Haya people of Bugabo ward, Kagera Region, north western Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:24 (2009) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-24
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/5/1/24
Symptoms :
H(051), H(051x)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, H(051x) yellow fever, the leaves of Bidens biternata are boiled with water and the decoction drunk
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region)
Vernacular name :
rwongwe, ongwe, akakurura, kakurura, obukurura
Bidens gracilior (O. Hoffm.) Sherff :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bidens gracilior (O. Hoffm.) Sherff
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HC 20
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C. & R. L. A. Mahunnah
Title :
Plants used in Traditional medicine by Hayas of the Kagera region, Tanzania
Economic Botany, 48 (2), pp. 121-129, (1994)
Symptoms :
H(034), H(051)
Recipes :
H(034) tachycardia, warrn infusion of the pounded twigs of this plant. together with those of Dissotis debilis (Sond.) Triana var. debilis.VO.
H(051)fever, H(051) paludism, decoction of the leaves of Bidens graciliort. together with those of Harungana madagascariensis. is drunk in case of paludisme and fevers.
H(051)fever, H(051) paludism, decoction of the leaves of Bidens graciliort. together with those of Harungana madagascariensis. is drunk in case of paludisme and fevers.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera region)
Vernacular name :
rwongera (Kiswahili)
Bidens pilosa L. :
12 reference(s)
Official name :
Bidens pilosa L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HA 49
Author(s) :
Amri, E., D.P.Kisangau
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:1 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-1.pdf
Symptoms :
H(004), H(127)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, H(127) spleen enlargement, bark decoction of Bidens pilosa, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name :
nyaweza
Reference HC 13b
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.II. Angiosperms (Capparidaceae to Ebenaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 25, 3, 339 - 359, (1989)
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000), hematopoietic, infusion of leaves in powder, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
pwimbiji (Zaramo), kimbara (Pare)
Reference HC 20
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C. & R. L. A. Mahunnah
Title :
Plants used in Traditional medicine by Hayas of the Kagera region, Tanzania
Economic Botany, 48 (2), pp. 121-129, (1994)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, the leaves of Bidens pilosa are wrapped in a banana leaf, then roasted and the paste thus obtained applied on wounds for fast healing
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera region)
Vernacular name :
kakurura (Kiswahili)
Reference HH 1k
Author(s) :
Harjula, R.
Title :
Mirau and his practice.A study of the ethnomedicinal repertoire of a tanzanian herbalist.
Institut for cultural research, University of Turku, Finland, 224 p., (1980)TRI-MED BOOKS LTD: LONDON Registered Office: 5 Tudor Cottage, Lovers Walk, Finchley, London, N3 1JH
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) flowers and stalks are boiled; 4 plants of about 45 cm in height give a dose of about half a litre.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mamiso
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(006), H(051), H(068), H(104)
Recipes :
H(001)conjonctivitis, pounded lives, juice, instil. eyes
H(006) constip. nw.born, pounded lives, infus or maceration, 3 X / J
H(051) paludism, chewed roots, juice, VO., or, decoc, VO.
H(068), leaves, decoc, 1 glass/men, 1/2 child
H((104) stomach, pounded lives, maceration H2O, VO.
H(006) constip. nw.born, pounded lives, infus or maceration, 3 X / J
H(051) paludism, chewed roots, juice, VO., or, decoc, VO.
H(068), leaves, decoc, 1 glass/men, 1/2 child
H((104) stomach, pounded lives, maceration H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mumyugunnyugu (Meru, Kenya), munzee (Kamba, Kenya), ologohe (Maragoli), onyiego (Luo, Kenya), qalmir bo (Iraqw, Tanzania), seere (Padhola, Ouganda)
Reference HK 39a
Author(s) :
Kisangau, D. P., H. VM Lyaruu, K.M. Hosea, C.C. Joseph
Title :
Use of traditional medicines in the management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Tanzania: a case in the Buhkoba rural district.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Volume 3 : 29 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(076)
Recipes :
H(076) oral candidiasis, leaves, RNS. (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Buhkoba rural district)
Vernacular name :
mbukurura
Reference HM 29
Author(s) :
Mahonge, C. P. I., J. V. Nsenga, E. J. Mtengeti and A. Z. Mattee
Title :
Utilization of medicinal plants by Waluguru people in east Uluguru mountains Tanzania.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, (2008) Volume 3 (4) pp. 121 - 134 (2006)
http://journals.sfu.ca/africanem/index.php/ajtcam/article/view/129/136
Symptoms :
H(004), H(022), H(113)
Recipes :
H(004), leaves of Bidens pilosa, crushed and rubbed on wound
H(004),H(022), bleeding after giving birth, leaves boiled, to eat as vegetable
H(113), leaves, to boil, RNS.
H(004),H(022), bleeding after giving birth, leaves boiled, to eat as vegetable
H(113), leaves, to boil, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (eastern Uluguru mountains)
Vernacular name :
nyangudi nyaweza (Luguru)
Reference HM 40
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
The Ethnomedicine of the Haya people of Bugabo ward, Kagera Region, north western Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:24 (2009) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-24
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/5/1/24
Symptoms :
H(004), H(008), H(152), H(161)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, Bidens pillosa are with the leaves of Solanum nigrum can be baked under fire and then used for wound dressing
H(004) wounds, H(161) warts, the leaves Bidens pillosa with the leaves of Solanum nigrum are boiled and decoction drunk until warts disappear
H(008) dysentery, H(008) mucoid diarrhea, the stem bark of Markhamia zanzibarica, mixed with Bidens pilosa , Psidium guajava , Harungana madagascariensis, and the rusty yellow part of banana leaves and then boiled and decoction taken
H(152) low haemoglobin level, the stem bark of Macaranga monandra is boiled to make a decoction in combination with the leaves of Bidens pilosa and green coffee beans
H(161) warts, the aerial parts of Euphorbia hirta, Solanum nigrum, Bidens pilosa, and Oxygonum sinuatum and boiled. The decoction is then orally administered daily for the treatment of warts.
H(004) wounds, H(161) warts, the leaves Bidens pillosa with the leaves of Solanum nigrum are boiled and decoction drunk until warts disappear
H(008) dysentery, H(008) mucoid diarrhea, the stem bark of Markhamia zanzibarica, mixed with Bidens pilosa , Psidium guajava , Harungana madagascariensis, and the rusty yellow part of banana leaves and then boiled and decoction taken
H(152) low haemoglobin level, the stem bark of Macaranga monandra is boiled to make a decoction in combination with the leaves of Bidens pilosa and green coffee beans
H(161) warts, the aerial parts of Euphorbia hirta, Solanum nigrum, Bidens pilosa, and Oxygonum sinuatum and boiled. The decoction is then orally administered daily for the treatment of warts.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Bugabo ward)
Vernacular name :
akakurura, kakurura, obukurura
Reference HM 42
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 2: The medicinal plants of Katoro Ward, Bukoba District
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2010, 6:19 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-6-19
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Additional file
Symptoms :
H(004), H(091), H(100), H(139)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, H(091) anaemia, H(100) HIV/AIDS and H(139) aphrodisiac, aid in conception, leaves of Bidens pilosa are eaten as vegetable for treatment of anaemia and also squeezed and the exudates are applied to wounds as iodine tincture. the leaves are softened by wrapping the them in banana leaves and placing them under ash
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Katoro Ward)
Vernacular name :
kakurura
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
Recipes :
H(004) wounds and H(051) relapsing fevers in children, leaves of Bidens pilosa
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
ndasa (Nyamwezi)
Reference VE 04
Author(s) :
Ejobi, F., R.D. Mosha, S. Ndege & D. Kamoga
Title :
Etno-Veterinary Medicinal Plants of the Lake Victoria Basin: A Bioprospection
Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances 6 (2): 257-261 (2007)
Symptoms :
V(001)
Recipes :
V(001) conjunetivitis, ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Lake Victoria Basin:)
Vernacular name :
idasana (Swahili / Sukuma)
Reference VH 1k
Author(s) :
Harjula, R.
Title :
Mirau and his practice. A study of the ethnomedicinal repertoire of a tanzanian herbalist.Institut for cultural research, University of Turku, Finland, 224 p., (1980)
TRI-MED BOOKS LTD: LONDON Registered Office: 5 Tudor Cottage, Lovers Walk, Finchley, London, N3 1JH
Symptoms :
V(008)
Recipes :
Vb(008), For a calf, the leaves, flowers and stalks are boiled; 4 plants of about 45 cm in height give a dose of about half a litre. For a full-grown cow, the dose is twice that for a calf. A lso as a remedy for human diarrhoea
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mamiso
Bidens schimperi Sch.Bip. ex Walp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bidens schimperi Sch.Bip. ex Walp.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HM 40
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
The Ethnomedicine of the Haya people of Bugabo ward, Kagera Region, north western Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:24 (2009) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-24
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/5/1/24
Symptoms :
H(051x)
Recipes :
H(051x) yellow fever, the leaves of Bidens schimperi are pounded, cold extracted and extractive administered orally three times a day until recovery
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region)
Vernacular name :
orwangwa
Blepharis stuhlmanni Lindau :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Blepharis stuhlmanni Lindau
Family :
Acanthaceae
Reference VE 04
Author(s) :
Ejobi, F., R.D. Mosha, S. Ndege & D. Kamoga
Title :
Etno-Veterinary Medicinal Plants of the Lake Victoria Basin: A Bioprospection
Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances 6 (2): 257-261 (2007)
Symptoms :
V(047)
Recipes :
V(047) heartwater, ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Lake Victoria Basin:)
Vernacular name :
masombwambeba (Swahili / Sukuma)
Blumea alata (D. Don) DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Blumea alata (D. Don) DC.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(108), H(166)
Recipes :
H(108)sinusitis, roots, infusion, VO.
H(166)hiccup , roots, decoc, VO., or chewed, juice, VO.
H(166)hiccup , roots, decoc, VO., or chewed, juice, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
ludenyikumbwe (Hehe), muuga (Shambaa)
Boerhavia diffusa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Boerhavia diffusa L.
Family :
Nyctaginaceae
Reference HM 42
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 2: The medicinal plants of Katoro Ward, Bukoba District
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2010, 6:19 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-6-19
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Additional file
Symptoms :
H(013), H(104)
Recipes :
H(013) ulcers, H(104) peptic, aerial parts of Boerhavia diffusa pounded, soaked in water and decanted. Half to one glass is then taken three times a day. The dry powder can also be taken with water or in tea.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Katoro Ward)
Vernacular name :
kimotoka
Bombax rhodognaphalon K.Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bombax rhodognaphalon K.Schum.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Reference HA 49
Author(s) :
Amri, E., D.P.Kisangau
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:1 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-1.pdf
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ache, leaves decoction of Bombax rhodognaphalon, topical
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name :
msufipori
Borassus flabellifer var. aethiopum (Mart.) Warb. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Borassus flabellifer var. aethiopum (Mart.) Warb.
Family :
Arecaceae
Synonyms :
Borassus aethiopum Mart.
Reference HW 12
Author(s) :
Walsh, M.
Title :
The Use of Wild and Cultivated Plants as famine Foods on Pemba Island, Zanzibar
Plantes et Sociétés: Études océan Indien 42-43 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) Borassus aethiopum as food plant in Pemba Island during periods of food shortages
Region :
Zanzibar
Country :
Tanzania, Zanzibar (Pemba Island)
Vernacular name :
mvumo (swahili), borassus palm (English)
Boscia angustifolia A. Rich. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Boscia angustifolia A. Rich.
Family :
Capparaceae
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, bark, decoction (H2O) , VO., 3 x 1day
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
msingesa (Gogo)
Reference HM 31
Author(s) :
Maregesi, S. M., O.D. Ngassapa, L. Pieters, A.J. Vlietinck
Title :
Ethnopharmacological suvey of the Bunda district, Tanzania: Plants used to treat infectious diseases.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 113, pp. 457 - 470 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(053), H(101)
Recipes :
H(008, 5) dysentery, H(053) mumps, H(101) veneral diseases, stem barks of Boscia angustifolia are boiled in H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Bunda district)
Vernacular name :
lisingisi (Jita)
Reference HO 11
Author(s) :
Otieno, J. N., K. M. M. Hosea, H. V. Lyaruu & R. L. A. Mahunnah.
Title :
Multi-Plant or Single-Plant extracts, whichs is the most effective for local healing in Tanzania?
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines Volume 5 (2): 165 - 172, (2008)
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) amoebic dysentery, principaly roots extracts of Cissus rotundifolia, Vernonia sp, Boscia angustifolia, Kigelia africana, Cyphostemma orondo, RNS
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (people in Lake Victoria basin)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Boscia coriacea Pax :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Boscia coriacea Pax
Family :
Capparaceae
Reference HJ 07
Author(s) :
Johns, T., E. B. Mhoro, Pius Sanaya & E.K. Kimanani
Title :
Herbal remedies of the Batemi of Ngorongoro district, Tanzania a quantitative appraisal
Economic Botany 48 (1) pp. 90-95. (1994)
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000), decoction of roots of Boscia coriacea is drunk or taken in soup for medicinal purposes.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Batemi of the Ngorongoro district)
Vernacular name :
jugumetu (Batemi)
Boscia mossambicensis Klotz :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Boscia mossambicensis Klotz
Family :
Capparaceae
Reference VM 09
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
The Maasai Wonder Plants.
People and Plants training workshop held at the Tropical Pesticides Research Institute, Arusha, Tanzania, 15th – 18th march 1999.
Symptoms :
V(025)
Recipes :
Vb(025)babesiosis, leaves + bark, decoction, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Simanjiro country)
Vernacular name :
orlopolosek (Maasai)
Boscia salicifolia Oliv. :
6 reference(s)
Official name :
Boscia salicifolia Oliv.
Family :
Capparaceae
Synonyms :
Boscia powellii Sprague & Green
,
Boscia stylosa Gilg & Bened.
Reference HC 13b
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.II. Angiosperms (Capparidaceae to Ebenaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 25, 3, 339 - 359, (1989)
Symptoms :
H(005), H(008), H(201)
Recipes :
H(005), swelling, powdered dried leaves in porridge
H(008) diar..,H(201)mental illness, decoction (H2O) roots, VO.
H(008) diar..,H(201)mental illness, decoction (H2O) roots, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
maamba-matatu (Zaramo), mguruka (Zigua)
Reference HH 06a
Author(s) :
Hedberg I., O. Hedberg, P.J. Madati, K.E. Mshigeni, E.N. Mshiu & G. Samuelsson
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Cucurbitaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 6, pp. 29 - 60 (1982)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(093)
Recipes :
H(037) tuberculose, H(093), ashes of leaves from Boscia salicifolia , Maerua triphylla (mnyukampara) in juice of mdala (Euclea divinorum), VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mguruka (Handeni district)
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(013), H(139)
Recipes :
H(001) conjunctivitis, infusion of pounded barks of Boscia salicifolia, eyes bath and steam bath
H(004) fresh wounds, leaves juice on dressing
H(013) abscess,H(013) boils, roots extract + pounded leaves, local application on hard abscesses
H(139) aphrodisiac, roots and barks extract, VO.
H(004) fresh wounds, leaves juice on dressing
H(013) abscess,H(013) boils, roots extract + pounded leaves, local application on hard abscesses
H(139) aphrodisiac, roots and barks extract, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mpotolo (Kipogoro), mlilabunjo, kimwaganga (Kimbunga), mulindingo (Kingindo)
Reference HM 2k
Author(s) :
Mbuya, L.P. , H.P. Msanga, C.K. Ruffo, A. Birnie & B. Tengnäs
Title :
The useful trees and shrubs for Tanzania.Identification, propagation and management for agricultural and pastoral communities.Regional soil Conservation Unit .Swedish International Development Authority.
Technical handbook n° 6, 540 p., (1994)The Manager national tree seed project.Morogoro, Tanzania, P.O. Box 4012
Symptoms :
H(103), H(104)
Recipes :
H(103), H(104), young 1eaves are used to treat both tooth and stomach ache.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(018)
Recipes :
H(014) scabies, H(018) headache, H(103) tooth ache, H(113) rheumatism, bark, roots of Boscia salicifolia, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
muguluka (Nyamwezi)
Reference VK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
V(051)
Recipes :
Vb(051), VO., leaves crushed in H2O
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mguluka (Shambaa, Tanzania), nguruka (Luguru, Tanzania)
Brachystegia boehmii Taub. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Brachystegia boehmii Taub.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 13a
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.I. Pteridophytes and Angiosperms (Acanthaceae to Canellaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 21, pp. 253 - 277, (1987)
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) femal, decoction (H2O) of roots, Brachystegia boehmii, Piliostigma thonningii , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
mvomaro (Pare), myombo (Swahili)
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(036)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, barks decoction of Brachystegia boehmii, make an ointment , local application
H(036) vertigo, leaves juice, VO.
H(051) paludism, extract from barks, VO.
H(036) vertigo, leaves juice, VO.
H(051) paludism, extract from barks, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
myombo (Swahili), muhani (Kihehe)
Brachystegia spiciformis Benth. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Brachystegia spiciformis Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 49
Author(s) :
Amri, E., D.P.Kisangau
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:1 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-1.pdf
Symptoms :
H(051), H(053)
Recipes :
H(051) child fever, H(053) ear ache, roots infusion of Brachystegia spiciformis, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name :
mzinghawa nyika
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(020), H(037)
Recipes :
H(020) snake bite,H(037) cough, barks of Brachystegia spiciformis, RNS
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
mutundu (Nyamwezi)
Brassica juncea (L.) Czernj. & Coss. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Brassica juncea (L.) Czernj. & Coss.
Family :
Brassicaceae
Reference VW 01
Author(s) :
Watt, J.M., Breyer-Brandwijk, M.G.
Title :
The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa.E. & S. Livingstone Ltd., Edinburg and London, Second edition, 1457 p., (1962) (partially from the references VM 18, HV 09, HC 26, HL 22, HS 32)
Symptoms :
V(002)
Recipes :
Vb(002), roots, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
not registered
Brassica oleracea L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Brassica oleracea L.
Family :
Brassicaceae
Reference HS 25
Author(s) :
Shauri, N.E.N.
Title :
Experience on the use of Tanzanian medicinal plants for the last decade (1979-1989)
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(068), H(096), H(126)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, upset bowels, H(068) vermifuge, the juice of the plant is squeezed through fine cloth. The dosage is 15 ml tds for children and 30 ml tds for adults.
H(096) decongestant, .as decongestant, squeezed syrup of the plant extract is heated up with an equal amount of sugar and honey, and then left to cool. The dosage used is 15 ml tds for children and 30 ml tds for adults.
H(126) cirrhosis of the liver, H(155) tonsilitis and the loss of voice, decoction for use as a purifying agent 2-3 large leaves are placed in 1000 ml of water and the decoction is allowed to set for 30 min. to 1 hr. The dosage is 200 ml tds for adults and 50 - 100 ml tds for children.
H(096) decongestant, .as decongestant, squeezed syrup of the plant extract is heated up with an equal amount of sugar and honey, and then left to cool. The dosage used is 15 ml tds for children and 30 ml tds for adults.
H(126) cirrhosis of the liver, H(155) tonsilitis and the loss of voice, decoction for use as a purifying agent 2-3 large leaves are placed in 1000 ml of water and the decoction is allowed to set for 30 min. to 1 hr. The dosage is 200 ml tds for adults and 50 - 100 ml tds for children.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mtundwi (Swahili)
Bridelia duvigneaudii J.Léonard :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bridelia duvigneaudii J.Léonard
Family :
Phyllanthaceae
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) intestinal worms, roots of Bridelia duvigneaudi, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
muvuzivuzi (Nyamwezi)
Bridelia micrantha (Hochst.) Baillon :
12 reference(s)
Official name :
Bridelia micrantha (Hochst.) Baillon
Family :
Phyllanthaceae
Reference HA 49
Author(s) :
Amri, E., D.P.Kisangau
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:1 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-1.pdf
Symptoms :
H(013), H(039), H(104), H(113), H(127), H(169)
Recipes :
H(013) skin eruption, H(104) stomach ache, H(104) insecticide, H(113) rheumatism, H(127) spleen enlargement, H(169) hernia, barks, leaves of Bridelia micrantha decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name :
msumba
Reference HC 13c
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.III. Angiosperms (Euphorbiaceae to Menispermaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 28, pp. 255 - 283, (1990)
Symptoms :
H(008x), H(101)
Recipes :
H(008x), H(101), VO., decoction (H2O) roots, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
mwiza (luguru)
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, roots extract, leaves juice, barks maceration of Bridelia micrantha, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mwija (Kimbunga, Kipogoro, Kihehe)
Reference HH 1k
Author(s) :
Harjula, R.
Title :
Mirau and his practice.A study of the ethnomedicinal repertoire of a tanzanian herbalist.
Institut for cultural research, University of Turku, Finland, 224 p., (1980)TRI-MED BOOKS LTD: LONDON Registered Office: 5 Tudor Cottage, Lovers Walk, Finchley, London, N3 1JH
Symptoms :
H(093), H(104)
Recipes :
H(104), bark is dried and ground to a granular consistency and not into a powder (the crumbly result looks remarkably like dry elephantstool); 1 pinch of the granules , RNS.
H(093), Poisoning; particularly those cases in which it is suspected that women's menstrual blood bas been swallowed along with food. The bark is dried and ground into rough crumbs and 1 pinch of the crumbs is mixed with 1 glass ful of bot water, 1 glass ful is taken each day for 3-4 days, or 2 glass fuls can be swallowed just once.
H(093), Poisoning; particularly those cases in which it is suspected that women's menstrual blood bas been swallowed along with food. The bark is dried and ground into rough crumbs and 1 pinch of the crumbs is mixed with 1 glass ful of bot water, 1 glass ful is taken each day for 3-4 days, or 2 glass fuls can be swallowed just once.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
yaarile
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(018), H(068), H(091), H(104), H(113)
Recipes :
H(008) childs, bark boiled in soup, it is recommended that child should eat nothing in cases where diarrhoea is accompanied by bleeding
H(018), roots, powder mixed with gease, skull rubbed
H(068) tenia, bark, decoction (H2O) (30'), VO.
H(091) childs, bark, decoction (H2O) , soup + milk, VO. H(104) stomach, bark, decoction (H2O) (30'), VO.
H(113), bark, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(018), roots, powder mixed with gease, skull rubbed
H(068) tenia, bark, decoction (H2O) (30'), VO.
H(091) childs, bark, decoction (H2O) , soup + milk, VO. H(104) stomach, bark, decoction (H2O) (30'), VO.
H(113), bark, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
isongamino (Nyika, Tanzania), muiya (Shambaa, Tanzania), mukoigo (Kikuyu, Kenya), mukwego (Meru, Kenya), odugu-kulo (Luo, Kenya), shikanganya (Kakamega), katazamiti (Luganda)
Reference HM 29
Author(s) :
Mahonge, C. P. I., J. V. Nsenga, E. J. Mtengeti and A. Z. Mattee
Title :
Utilization of medicinal plants by Waluguru people in east Uluguru mountains Tanzania.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, (2008) Volume 3 (4) pp. 121 - 134 (2006)
http://journals.sfu.ca/africanem/index.php/ajtcam/article/view/129/136
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) skin eruption, roots of Bridelia micrantha boiled, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (eastern Uluguru mountains)
Vernacular name :
mwiza (Luguru)
Reference HM 40
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
The Ethnomedicine of the Haya people of Bugabo ward, Kagera Region, north western Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:24 (2009) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-24
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/5/1/24
Symptoms :
H(001)
Recipes :
H(001) eye problems, the roots of Clerodendrum cephalanthus Oliv. var. cephalanthum of Bridelia micrantha are boiled in water and the ensuing steam directed into the eyes through a narrow aperture
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Bugabo ward)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HM 42c
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otienoi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 3: plants used in traditional medicine in Kikuku village, Muleba District
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2012, 8:14 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-8-14
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/14
Symptoms :
H(026), H(051), H(051x), H(115)
Recipes :
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, H(051x) yellow fever, H(051) paludism, H(115) amenorrhoea, decoction of roots of Bridelia micrantha, Bridelia micrantha, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Muleba District)
Vernacular name :
mshamako (Kikuku)
Reference HW 12
Author(s) :
Walsh, M.
Title :
The Use of Wild and Cultivated Plants as famine Foods on Pemba Island, Zanzibar
Plantes et Sociétés: Études océan Indien 42-43 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) Bridelia micrantha as food plant in Pemba Island during periods of food shortages
Region :
Zanzibar
Country :
Tanzania, Zanzibar (Pemba Island)
Vernacular name :
mkarati, mtututu (swahili)
Reference VK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
V(108)
Recipes :
Vb(108), pounded bark + H2O , VO. to treat snoring
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
isongamino (Nyika), katazamiti (Luganda), muiya (Shambaa, Tanzania), mukoigo (Kikuyu, Kenya), mukwego (Meru, Kenya), odugu-kulo (Luo, Kenya),shikanganya (Kakamega).
Reference VM 10
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in promotion of animal health in Tanzania. Animal Diseases Research Instit., Dep. Pharmacology/ Toxic., Dar Es Salaam. Métissages en santé animale de Madagascar à Haïti. Presses universitaires de Namur, 335 - 364, (1994)
Symptoms :
V(094)
Recipes :
V(117), VO., decoction boiled barks , Alangium chinense, Commiphora zimmermanii, Ekebergia capensis
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Senya Juu Hai district)
Vernacular name :
maarie
Reference VM 11
Author(s) :
Mkangare, M.M.J.
Title :
Collection of Tanzanian medicinal plants for biological activity studies.
Proceedings of the 7th Tanzania veterinary association scientific conference.
Tanzania Veterinary Association, Vol. 7, 67- 78, (1989) De la référence VB 10
Symptoms :
V(094)
Recipes :
V(117), stem's barks, RNS., Bridelia micrantha + Alangium chinense + Commiphora zimmermannii + Ekebergia capensis
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Arusha, Kilimandjaro )
Vernacular name :
maarie
Brucea antidysenterica J.F. Mill. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Brucea antidysenterica J.F. Mill.
Family :
Simaroubaceae
Reference HH 1k
Author(s) :
Harjula, R.
Title :
Mirau and his practice.A study of the ethnomedicinal repertoire of a tanzanian herbalist.
Institut for cultural research, University of Turku, Finland, 224 p., (1980)TRI-MED BOOKS LTD: LONDON Registered Office: 5 Tudor Cottage, Lovers Walk, Finchley, London, N3 1JH
Symptoms :
H(013), H(104)
Recipes :
H(013) skin disease: ltching rash (meele), ltching rash on different parts of the body. A large amount of leaves is boiled and the solution is then applied to the rash.
H(104), stomach disease (ndwari ya ndeu), A few pieces of the root are boiled, and the solution taken as a purgative; the dosage depends on the patient. According to Mirau, the leaves of telekuru are 'very poisonous' .
H(104), stomach disease (ndwari ya ndeu), A few pieces of the root are boiled, and the solution taken as a purgative; the dosage depends on the patient. According to Mirau, the leaves of telekuru are 'very poisonous' .
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
lelekuru
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(008), H(014), H(082), H(104), H(135), H(173)
Recipes :
H(004), leaveses, powder + fat, local application
H(008), roots, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(014), leaveses, powder + fat, local application
H(082), astma, leaves + roots cooked with meat, VO.
H(104) belly, roots, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(104)estomac, leaves + roots cooked with meat, VO.
H(135), leaves + roots cooked with meat, VO.
H(173), leaves, powder + fat, local application
H(008), roots, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(014), leaveses, powder + fat, local application
H(082), astma, leaves + roots cooked with meat, VO.
H(104) belly, roots, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(104)estomac, leaves + roots cooked with meat, VO.
H(135), leaves + roots cooked with meat, VO.
H(173), leaves, powder + fat, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mkamana, mrikawanda (Chagga, Tanzania)
Reference VK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
V(050)
Recipes :
V(050), decoction roots, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mkamana, mrikawanda (Chagga, Tanzania)
Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Kurz :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Kurz
Family :
Crassulaceae
Synonyms :
Kalanchoe pinnata (Lam.) Pers.
Reference HM 40
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
The Ethnomedicine of the Haya people of Bugabo ward, Kagera Region, north western Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:24 (2009) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-24
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/5/1/24
Symptoms :
H(037), H(108)
Recipes :
H(037) coughs, H(108) colds, flu and in both children and adults, the succulent leaves are wrapped in banana leaves and baked under fire. The baked leaves are then squeezed and the exuding juice administered to patients orally
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Bugabo ward)
Vernacular name :
kikugwa, chikugwa
Buchnera hispida Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Buchnera hispida Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don
Family :
Orobanchaceae
Reference HC 20
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C. & R. L. A. Mahunnah
Title :
Plants used in Traditional medicine by Hayas of the Kagera region, Tanzania
Economic Botany, 48 (2), pp. 121-129, (1994)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, the whole plant of Buchnera hispida is cooked with bonny beef without salt, then the soup mixed with stiffporridge and eaten
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera region)
Vernacular name :
olorokilele (Kiswahili)
Burkea africana Hook. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Burkea africana Hook.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(018)
Recipes :
H(018) headache, barks of Burkea africana
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
muganda, mukalati (Nyamwezi)
Cadaba farinosa Forssk. :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Cadaba farinosa Forssk.
Family :
Capparaceae
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(100), H(137), H(201)
Recipes :
H(013) ulcer, leaf, powder, local applic
H(100) gono.r, leaf, powder, VO.
H(137), ash of the plant used for rubbing into the skin to cure general body pains
H(201), ritual protection
H(100) gono.r, leaf, powder, VO.
H(137), ash of the plant used for rubbing into the skin to cure general body pains
H(201), ritual protection
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
eren (Turkana, Kenya), luharamira (Luguru, Tanzania), mchachale (Shambaa, Tanzania), larasoro (Samburu, Kenya)
Reference HM 2k
Author(s) :
Mbuya, L.P. , H.P. Msanga, C.K. Ruffo, A. Birnie & B. Tengnäs
Title :
The useful trees and shrubs for Tanzania.Identification, propagation and management for agricultural and pastoral communities.Regional soil Conservation Unit .Swedish International Development Authority.
Technical handbook n° 6, 540 p., (1994)The Manager national tree seed project.Morogoro, Tanzania, P.O. Box 4012
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000) internal, many medicinal uses for internal disorders.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
not registered
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)
Reference VM 2k
Author(s) :
Mbuya, L.P. , H.P. Msanga, C.K. Ruffo, A. Birnie & B. Tengnäs
Title :
The useful trees and shrubs for Tanzania.Identification, propagation and management for agricultural and pastoral communities.
Regional soil Conservation Unit .Swedish International Development Authority.
Technical handbook n° 6, 540 p., (1994)The Manager national tree seed project.Morogoro, Tanzania, P.O. Box 4012
Symptoms :
V(013), V(041)
Recipes :
Vb(013), Vb(041), roots and leaves are used to treat anthrax in cattle.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference VR 04
Author(s) :
Rimbach, L.
Title :
Traditional methods of treating cattle diseases.
Report for ASA (Studienaufenthalte in Africa, Asien und Latein-Amerika), 19 p., (1977) From reference: VB 10
Symptoms :
V(013)
Recipes :
Vb(013), roots, decoction, VO. + blood + honey
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
ol ameloki, ol jani el sirgon (Masai)kaningwa, mpambue, sangwa sangwa (Sukuma)
Caesalpinia decapetala (Roth) Alston :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Caesalpinia decapetala (Roth) Alston
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HH 1k
Author(s) :
Harjula, R.
Title :
Mirau and his practice.A study of the ethnomedicinal repertoire of a tanzanian herbalist.
Institut for cultural research, University of Turku, Finland, 224 p., (1980)TRI-MED BOOKS LTD: LONDON Registered Office: 5 Tudor Cottage, Lovers Walk, Finchley, London, N3 1JH
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104), Stomach Disease (ndwari ya ndeu), A 10 cm piece ofthe root, about 1 cm in diameter, is boiled and this yields one dose. lt is ad ministered 1 dose a day for 2 consecutive days, if needed. Unrushu does not act as an emeticor a purgative, but just 'opens' and 'softens' the stomach so that it functions normally again.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
unrushu
Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp. :
11 reference(s)
Official name :
Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Cajanus indicus Spreng.
Reference HA 49
Author(s) :
Amri, E., D.P.Kisangau
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:1 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-1.pdf
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea, leaves of Cajanus cajan crushed or pounded, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name :
mbaazi
Reference HC 13d
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.IV. Angiosperms (Mimosaceae to Papilionaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 29, pp. 295 - 323, (1990)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach, decoction (H2O) , leaves and roots, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
mbaazi (Swahili)
Reference HH 06c
Author(s) :
Hedberg I., O. Hedberg, P.J. Madati, K.E. Mshigeni, E.N. Mshiu & G. Samuelsson
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. III. Plants of the families Papilionaceae - Vitaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 9, pp. 237 - 260 (1983)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104), stomach, pregnant women, roots, decoction (H2O), VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mbainisiri (Mbaazi) (Tanga district)
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(006), H(103), H(111), H(201)
Recipes :
H(004), dry stems, powder on sores
H(006) + H(201), roots, decoction (H2O), VO., to promote a diarrhoea to expel toxic substances produced by witchcraft
H(103), stems chewed, juice, VO.
H(111), dry stems, powder on scalds
H(006) + H(201), roots, decoction (H2O), VO., to promote a diarrhoea to expel toxic substances produced by witchcraft
H(103), stems chewed, juice, VO.
H(111), dry stems, powder on scalds
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
madohola (Zaramo, Tanzania), mbanzi (Swahili, Kenya), musuu (Kamba, Kenya), ngogu (Luganda)
Reference HK 39a
Author(s) :
Kisangau, D. P., H. VM Lyaruu, K.M. Hosea, C.C. Joseph
Title :
Use of traditional medicines in the management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Tanzania: a case in the Buhkoba rural district.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Volume 3 : 29 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(076)
Recipes :
H(076) oral candidiasis, stem string, RNS. (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Buhkoba rural district)
Vernacular name :
mtandaikwa
Reference HM 2k
Author(s) :
Mbuya, L.P. , H.P. Msanga, C.K. Ruffo, A. Birnie & B. Tengnäs
Title :
The useful trees and shrubs for Tanzania.Identification, propagation and management for agricultural and pastoral communities.Regional soil Conservation Unit .Swedish International Development Authority.
Technical handbook n° 6, 540 p., (1994)The Manager national tree seed project.Morogoro, Tanzania, P.O. Box 4012
Symptoms :
H(104), H(139)
Recipes :
H(104), H(139), roots extracts are used for stomach ache and as an aphrodisiac.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HM 42c
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otienoi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 3: plants used in traditional medicine in Kikuku village, Muleba District
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2012, 8:14 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-8-14
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/14
Symptoms :
H(003), H(077), H(092)
Recipes :
H(003) swelling of legs, leaves of Cajanus cajan used for massaging swollen legs.
H(077) nausea during pregnancy, decoction of leaves, VO.
H(092) poisoning, aerial parts are burnt and the ash taken with H2O
H(077) nausea during pregnancy, decoction of leaves, VO.
H(092) poisoning, aerial parts are burnt and the ash taken with H2O
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Muleba District)
Vernacular name :
entandaigwa (Kikuku)
Reference HR 12a
Author(s) :
Runyoro, D.K.B., O.D. Ngassapa, M.I. Matee, C.C. Joseph, M.J. Moshi
Title :
Medicinal plants used by Tanzanian traditional healers in the management of "Candida" infections.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology Vol. 106; pp. 158 - 165 (2006)
Symptoms :
H(087)
Recipes :
H(087) oral candidiasis, fresh leaves, pounded, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (North-eastern zone)
Vernacular name :
mbaazi (Swahili)
Reference HR 12b
Author(s) :
Runyoro, D.K.B., , M. I. Matee, O. D. Ngassapa, C. C Joseph & Z. H Mbwambo
Title :
Screening of Tanzanian medicinal plants for anti-Candida activity.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2006, 6:11 doi:10.1186/1472-6882-6-11 http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/6/11
Symptoms :
H(076)
Recipes :
H(076) oral candidiasis (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS), leaves of Cajanus cajan, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Coast, Dar es Salaam, Morogoro and Tanga regions)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139) aphrodisiac, roots of Cajanus cajan
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
mubalazi, mutengwa (Nyamwezi)
Reference VS 02
Author(s) :
Schinkel, H.- G.
Title :
Haltung, Zucht und Pflege des Viehs bei den Nomaden Ost-und Nordostafrikas. Beit. zur trad. Okon. der Wanderhirten in semiarid.Gebieten, Kap.6, 253 - 262:
Veröffentlichungen des Mus.für Völkerkunde zu Leipzig, Heft 21, Akad.-Verlag, Berlin, (1970) From reference VB 10
Symptoms :
V(104)
Recipes :
Vb(104), stems, leaves, VO. of Tetradenia riparia + Cajanus cajan + Senecio sp.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania (Masaï)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton
Family :
Apocynaceae
Synonyms :
Asclepias procera Aiton
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(103), H(104), H(184)
Recipes :
H(013) boils, H(103) tooth ache, H(104) stomachache, H(184) hydrocele, roots of Calotropis procera, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
mpumbula (Nyamwezi)
Calpurnia aurea (Ait.) Benth. subsp. aurea :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Calpurnia aurea (Ait.) Benth. subsp. aurea
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference VM 11
Author(s) :
Mkangare, M.M.J.
Title :
Collection of Tanzanian medicinal plants for biological activity studies.
Proceedings of the 7th Tanzania veterinary association scientific conference.
Tanzania Veterinary Association, Vol. 7, 67- 78, (1989) De la référence VB 10
Symptoms :
V(051)
Recipes :
V(051), leaves, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Arusha, Kilimandjaro )
Vernacular name :
mlantangao
Calpurnia aurea (Aiton) Benth. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Calpurnia aurea (Aiton) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Calpurnia subdecandra (L'Hérit.) Schweick.
Reference HH 1k
Author(s) :
Harjula, R.
Title :
Mirau and his practice.A study of the ethnomedicinal repertoire of a tanzanian herbalist.
Institut for cultural research, University of Turku, Finland, 224 p., (1980)TRI-MED BOOKS LTD: LONDON Registered Office: 5 Tudor Cottage, Lovers Walk, Finchley, London, N3 1JH
Symptoms :
H(092), H(104)
Recipes :
H(104), stomach disease (ndwari ya ndeu), about 12-15 branchs are boiled to make a dose of 3 glassfuls; the whole dose is taken at one time and only once. Kyangare causes an immediate vomiting. Because of its prompt emetic action, Kyangare is recommended in cases of suspected poisoning, H(092)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference VM 10
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in promotion of animal health in Tanzania. Animal Diseases Research Instit., Dep. Pharmacology/ Toxic., Dar Es Salaam. Métissages en santé animale de Madagascar à Haïti. Presses universitaires de Namur, 335 - 364, (1994)
Symptoms :
V(051), V(037)
Recipes :
V(051, f), VO., infusion leaves
Vb(037) VO., infusion leaves
Vb(037) VO., infusion leaves
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Moshi district)
Vernacular name :
mlatangao (Chagga)
Canarium schweinfurthii Engl. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Canarium schweinfurthii Engl.
Family :
Burseraceae
Reference HM 40
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
The Ethnomedicine of the Haya people of Bugabo ward, Kagera Region, north western Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:24 (2009) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-24
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/5/1/24
Symptoms :
H(051), H(100)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, H(100) syphilis, the bark of Canarium schweinfurthii is ground into powder and boiled and decoction drunk
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region)
Vernacular name :
muubani wakiume, omubafu
Reference HM 42c
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otienoi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 3: plants used in traditional medicine in Kikuku village, Muleba District
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2012, 8:14 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-8-14
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/14
Symptoms :
H(051), H(100), H(208)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, H(100) syphilis, the bark of Canarium schweinfurtii is ground into powder and boiled, VO
H(208) aromatic gum is produces which can then be burnt and used as a scent.
H(208) aromatic gum is produces which can then be burnt and used as a scent.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Muleba District)
Vernacular name :
muubani (Kikuku)
Canavalia gladiata (Jacq.) DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Canavalia gladiata (Jacq.) DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) tuberculosis, extract from roots of Canavalia gladiata, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
muhunguta (Kisagara)
Canna indica L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Canna indica L.
Family :
Cannaceae
Reference HM 42c
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otienoi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 3: plants used in traditional medicine in Kikuku village, Muleba District
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2012, 8:14 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-8-14
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/14
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) infertility in men women, leaves of Canna indica are dried, groud and powdered, soaked in a small amount of water, VO. a spoonful.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Muleba District)
Vernacular name :
amarango / embakyo (Kikuku)
Canthium glaucum Hiern :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Canthium glaucum Hiern
Family :
Rubiaceae
Reference HC 13e
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.V. Angiosperms (Passifloraceae to Sapindaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 33, pp. 143 - 157, (1991)
Symptoms :
H(099)
Recipes :
H(099), epilepsy, pounded leaves + H2O, juice, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
mpondo (Ndengereko)
Capparis erythrocarpus Isert :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Capparis erythrocarpus Isert
Family :
Capparaceae
Synonyms :
Capparis acuminata De Wild.
Reference HH 06a
Author(s) :
Hedberg I., O. Hedberg, P.J. Madati, K.E. Mshigeni, E.N. Mshiu & G. Samuelsson
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Cucurbitaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 6, pp. 29 - 60 (1982)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(157)
Recipes :
H(051) + H(157) childs, juice from pounded leaves
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
msoo (Sambaa), mvoro (Same district)
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(013), H(092)
Recipes :
H(001) conjunctivitis, pounded roots barks of Capparis erythrocarpus, steambath
H(013) abscess, pounded roots barks, make an ointment
H(092)this plant is very toxic !
H(013) abscess, pounded roots barks, make an ointment
H(092)this plant is very toxic !
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
lutono (Kimbunga)
Reference HK 39a
Author(s) :
Kisangau, D. P., H. VM Lyaruu, K.M. Hosea, C.C. Joseph
Title :
Use of traditional medicines in the management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Tanzania: a case in the Buhkoba rural district.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Volume 3 : 29 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(013), H(014), H(037), H(043), H(076)
Recipes :
H(008) chronic diarrhoea,H(013) skin rashes, H(014) herpes simplex,H(014) herpes zoster,H(037) tuberculosis, H(043) cryptococcal menengitis, H(076) oral candidiasis, roots, RNS. (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Buhkoba rural district)
Vernacular name :
oluvuranganga
Capparis fascicularis DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Capparis fascicularis DC.
Family :
Capparaceae
Reference HO 11
Author(s) :
Otieno, J. N., K. M. M. Hosea, H. V. Lyaruu & R. L. A. Mahunnah.
Title :
Multi-Plant or Single-Plant extracts, whichs is the most effective for local healing in Tanzania?
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines Volume 5 (2): 165 - 172, (2008)
Symptoms :
H(199)
Recipes :
H(199) infections (HIV), extracts of roots of Harrisonia abyssinica, Euclea natalensis, Ximenia caffra, Capparis fascicularis, Sansevieria enhlenbergia, Asparasgus flagellaris, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (people in Lake Victoria basin)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Capparis galeata Fres. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Capparis galeata Fres.
Family :
Capparaceae
Reference VM 06
Author(s) :
Merker, M.
Title :
The Masai.
Ethnographische Monographie eines ostafrikanischen Semitenvolkes.Tierzucht-und Tierheilkunde, Chapter XVIII, 161 - 179, (1910)
Berlin, Dietrich Reimer Verlag. De la référence VB 10
Symptoms :
V(051)
Recipes :
Vb(051), stems, leaves, crushed, infusion, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania (Masaï)
Vernacular name :
en goloscho
Capparis tomentosa Lam. :
8 reference(s)
Official name :
Capparis tomentosa Lam.
Family :
Capparaceae
Synonyms :
Capparis polymorpha Guill. & Pers.
,
Capparis persicifolia A.Rich.
Reference HC 13b
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.II. Angiosperms (Capparidaceae to Ebenaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 25, 3, 339 - 359, (1989)
Symptoms :
H(068), H(100)
Recipes :
H(068), bilharzia, H(100) gono.., roots, decoction (H2O), VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
mtungulang'osa (Zigua)
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(001)
Recipes :
H(001) conjunctivitis, grated barks of Capparis tomentosa in hot H2O, steambath
H(013) + H(087) purulent abscesses, pounded roots barks in dressing
H(013) + H(087) purulent abscesses, pounded roots barks in dressing
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
lutono (Kimbunga)
Reference HH 1k
Author(s) :
Harjula, R.
Title :
Mirau and his practice.A study of the ethnomedicinal repertoire of a tanzanian herbalist.
Institut for cultural research, University of Turku, Finland, 224 p., (1980)TRI-MED BOOKS LTD: LONDON Registered Office: 5 Tudor Cottage, Lovers Walk, Finchley, London, N3 1JH
Symptoms :
H(018), H(093), H(104)
Recipes :
H(018), headache (mavavio ya nrwa), pains in the head, concentrated in theforehead, temples and the back part of the head. The root is dried and ground and then smoked like obacco; alternatively, the root may be burned or boiled and the smoke or vapour inhaled; the powdered root can also be used as a snuff.
H(093), This cure is used especially if it is suspected that the poisonous Makirutu (Capparis tomentosa Lam.) hasbeen swallowed.The leaves are boiled and the resulting solution taken aIl at once. This results in vomiting. It is also uses as a remedy for stomach disease H(104)
H(093), This cure is used especially if it is suspected that the poisonous Makirutu (Capparis tomentosa Lam.) hasbeen swallowed.The leaves are boiled and the resulting solution taken aIl at once. This results in vomiting. It is also uses as a remedy for stomach disease H(104)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
makirutu
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(034), H(037), H(082)
Recipes :
H(034) , bark, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(037) cough, roots, decoction (H2O), highly poisonous in large quantities
H(082) asthma, leaf, decoction (H2O)
H(037) cough, roots, decoction (H2O), highly poisonous in large quantities
H(082) asthma, leaf, decoction (H2O)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
dunguranassa (Seguha), iravu (Chagga, Tanzania), kitandambo, mutandambo (Kamba, Kenya)
Reference HK 39a
Author(s) :
Kisangau, D. P., H. VM Lyaruu, K.M. Hosea, C.C. Joseph
Title :
Use of traditional medicines in the management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Tanzania: a case in the Buhkoba rural district.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Volume 3 : 29 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(037), H(076)
Recipes :
H(014) herpes simplex,H(014) herpes zoster,H(037) tuberculosis, H(076) oral candidiasis, roots, RNS. (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Buhkoba rural district)
Vernacular name :
omukolokomba / rukwatango
Reference HM 42
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 2: The medicinal plants of Katoro Ward, Bukoba District
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2010, 6:19 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-6-19
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Symptoms :
H(013), H(037), H(118)
Recipes :
H(013) skin diseases and burning sensation of the skin,H(037) chest pains, H(118) loss of speech, dry roots of Capparis tomentosa are either boiled with water or made into powder and taken with tea.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Katoro Ward)
Vernacular name :
ruvulinganga
Reference VG 07
Author(s) :
Getahun, A.
Title :
Some common medicinal and poisonous plants used in ethiopian folk medicine.
Faculty of Science, Addis Abeba University, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, 63p., (1976)
Symptoms :
V(092)
Recipes :
Vch(092), purgative from grease of sheep or goat + milk
Vc(092), sudden dead
Vc(092), sudden dead
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Simanjiro country)
Vernacular name :
gomor (Somali), gemaro (Amarinya), andal (Tiigrinya)
Reference VM 10
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in promotion of animal health in Tanzania. Animal Diseases Research Instit., Dep. Pharmacology/ Toxic., Dar Es Salaam. Métissages en santé animale de Madagascar à Haïti. Presses universitaires de Namur, 335 - 364, (1994)
Symptoms :
V(020)
Recipes :
V(020), VO., infusion leaves + soot
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Mbarali district)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Capsicum annuum L. :
6 reference(s)
Official name :
Capsicum annuum L.
Family :
Solanaceae
Synonyms :
Capsicum frutescens L.
Reference HA 49
Author(s) :
Amri, E., D.P.Kisangau
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:1 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-1.pdf
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, root, bark of Capsicum frutescens crushed or pounded, rushed or pounded, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name :
pilipililukwale
Reference HC 13f
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.VI. Angiosperms (Sapotaceae to Zingiberaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 39, pp. 83 - 103, (1993)
Symptoms :
H(157)
Recipes :
H(157) childs, decoction (H2O) of roots of Capsicum frutescens, Flueggea virosa, Harrisonia abyssinica, Lantana viburnoides, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
pilipili-kichaa (Swahili)
Reference HM 40
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
The Ethnomedicine of the Haya people of Bugabo ward, Kagera Region, north western Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:24 (2009) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-24
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/5/1/24
Symptoms :
H(033), H(098)
Recipes :
H(033) impotence, H(098) insomnia, the leaves of Capsicum frutescens are boiled and the decoction used to treat insomnia while a decoction of boiled fruits is used as treatment for impotence
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Bugabo ward)
Vernacular name :
karumali
Reference HM 42c
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otienoi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 3: plants used in traditional medicine in Kikuku village, Muleba District
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2012, 8:14 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-8-14
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/14
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, leaves of Capsicum frutescens are chewed
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Muleba District)
Vernacular name :
obuguluma/pilipili (Kikuku)
Reference VM 11
Author(s) :
Mkangare, M.M.J.
Title :
Collection of Tanzanian medicinal plants for biological activity studies.
Proceedings of the 7th Tanzania veterinary association scientific conference.
Tanzania Veterinary Association, Vol. 7, 67- 78, (1989) De la référence VB 10
Symptoms :
V(105)
Recipes :
Vv(105), leaves Iboza multiflora + fruit Capsicum annuum, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Arusha, Kilimandjaro )
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference VM 17
Author(s) :
Mtambo, M.M.A., E.J. Mushi, L.D.B. Kinabo, A. Maeda-Machang'u, G.L.M. Mwamengele, M.G.S. Yongolo & R.P.C. Temu
Title :
Evaluation of the efficacy of the crude extracts of Capsicum frutescens, Citrus limon and Opuntia vulgaris against Newcastle disease in domestic fowl in Tanzania.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 68, pp. 55 - 61, (1999)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10624862
Symptoms :
V(105)
Recipes :
Vv(105), ONS. Capsicum frutescens, Citrus limon, Opuntia vulgaris , RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
red peper (English)
Cardiospermum halicacabum L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Cardiospermum halicacabum L.
Family :
Sapindaceae
Reference HM 31
Author(s) :
Maregesi, S. M., O.D. Ngassapa, L. Pieters, A.J. Vlietinck
Title :
Ethnopharmacological suvey of the Bunda district, Tanzania: Plants used to treat infectious diseases.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 113, pp. 457 - 470 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013)
Recipes :
H(004, 5) septic wounds, powder of seeds of Cardiospermum halicacabum, local application
H(013) abscess, leaves or shoots of Cardiospermum halicacabum are ground and mixed with fat, paste local application
H(013) abscess, leaves or shoots of Cardiospermum halicacabum are ground and mixed with fat, paste local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Bunda district)
Vernacular name :
nyamtumuka (Jita)
Reference HM 42c
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otienoi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 3: plants used in traditional medicine in Kikuku village, Muleba District
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2012, 8:14 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-8-14
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/14
Symptoms :
H(162)
Recipes :
H(162) urinary obstruction, decoction of leaves of Cardiospermum halicacabum, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Muleba District)
Vernacular name :
oluzibula (Kikuku)
Carica papaya L. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Carica papaya L.
Family :
Caricaceae
Reference HA 49
Author(s) :
Amri, E., D.P.Kisangau
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:1 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-1.pdf
Symptoms :
H(103), H(104)
Recipes :
H(103) tooth ache, H(104) stomach ache, roots, leaves decoction of Carica papaya, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name :
mpapai
Reference HK 39a
Author(s) :
Kisangau, D. P., H. VM Lyaruu, K.M. Hosea, C.C. Joseph
Title :
Use of traditional medicines in the management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Tanzania: a case in the Buhkoba rural district.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Volume 3 : 29 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(076)
Recipes :
H(076) oral candidiasis, leaves, roots, RNS. (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Buhkoba rural district)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HR 12a
Author(s) :
Runyoro, D.K.B., O.D. Ngassapa, M.I. Matee, C.C. Joseph, M.J. Moshi
Title :
Medicinal plants used by Tanzanian traditional healers in the management of "Candida" infections.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology Vol. 106; pp. 158 - 165 (2006)
Symptoms :
H(087)
Recipes :
H(087) vaginal candidiasis, fresh roots of the male plant of Carica papaya mixed with fresh roots of Ocimum suave, to boil, VO., 1/2 cup, 3 X / day
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (North-eastern zone)
Vernacular name :
papai dume (Swahili)
Reference HR 12b
Author(s) :
Runyoro, D.K.B., , M. I. Matee, O. D. Ngassapa, C. C Joseph & Z. H Mbwambo
Title :
Screening of Tanzanian medicinal plants for anti-Candida activity.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2006, 6:11 doi:10.1186/1472-6882-6-11 http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/6/11
Symptoms :
H(076)
Recipes :
H(076) oral candidiasis (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS), roots of Carica papaya, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Coast, Dar es Salaam, Morogoro and Tanga regions)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Carissa edulis (Forssk.) Vahl :
8 reference(s)
Official name :
Carissa edulis (Forssk.) Vahl
Family :
Apocynaceae
Synonyms :
Carissa xylopicron Thouars
,
Carissa pubescens A. DC.
,
Carissa spinarum L.
Reference HH 1k
Author(s) :
Harjula, R.
Title :
Mirau and his practice.A study of the ethnomedicinal repertoire of a tanzanian herbalist.
Institut for cultural research, University of Turku, Finland, 224 p., (1980)TRI-MED BOOKS LTD: LONDON Registered Office: 5 Tudor Cottage, Lovers Walk, Finchley, London, N3 1JH
Symptoms :
H(018), H(091)
Recipes :
H(091), the roots are cleansed and boiled and the brew taken as such or mixed with soup. Carissa cleanses the blood. Th is prepa ration may be used also to prevent loss of strength
H(018), Mirau also recommends Carissa edulis as a remedy for headache
H(018), Mirau also recommends Carissa edulis as a remedy for headache
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
lamuriake
Reference HJ 04
Author(s) :
Johns, T., G.M. Faubert, J.O. Kokwaro, R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.K. Kimanani
Title :
Anti-giardial activity of gastrointestinal remedies of the Luo of East Africa.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 46, pp. 17- 23, (1995)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104), gastrointestinal deaseases, stomach pain, diarrhoea, constipation (10% of134 informators for HJ 04), roots
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (districts of Tarime, Musona , region of Mara ), Kenya (district of Homa Bay, Migori)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HJ 07
Author(s) :
Johns, T., E. B. Mhoro, Pius Sanaya & E.K. Kimanani
Title :
Herbal remedies of the Batemi of Ngorongoro district, Tanzania a quantitative appraisal
Economic Botany 48 (1) pp. 90-95. (1994)
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037, 4) roots of Carissa edulis boiled in water or soup are used to treat coughs
H(051, 2); roots used to treat fever
H(051, 2); roots used to treat fever
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Batemi of the Ngorongoro district)
Vernacular name :
mbaghao; ngamrvaga (Batemi)
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(034), H(051), H(104), H(113)
Recipes :
H(034) chest, infus roots
H(051) paludism, roots, decoc, VO.
H(104)pregnacy, H(135), roots washed, decoction (H2O) + H2O, VO. warm
H(113)polio, ONS, RNS
H(051) paludism, roots, decoc, VO.
H(104)pregnacy, H(135), roots washed, decoction (H2O) + H2O, VO. warm
H(113)polio, ONS, RNS
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
kamasai (Nyamuka), kikawam mukawa (Kamba, Kenya), mufumbwe (Hehe, Tanzania), ochuoga (Luo, Kenya), lamuriei (Samburu, Kenya)
Reference HM 42
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 2: The medicinal plants of Katoro Ward, Bukoba District
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2010, 6:19 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-6-19
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Symptoms :
H(109), H(139), H(169)
Recipes :
H(109) backache, H(139) aphrodisiac, H(169) hernia, roots of Carissa spinarum are boiled with the bark of Elaedendron buchanannii or a powder made from pounding the roots of this species mixed with the bark of Elaedendron buchanannii is taken with tea. They can also be mixed with Tragia furialis roots
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Katoro Ward)
Vernacular name :
omukuyomonza
Reference HO 11
Author(s) :
Otieno, J. N., K. M. M. Hosea, H. V. Lyaruu & R. L. A. Mahunnah.
Title :
Multi-Plant or Single-Plant extracts, whichs is the most effective for local healing in Tanzania?
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines Volume 5 (2): 165 - 172, (2008)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(051x), H(068), H(100), H(199)
Recipes :
H(008) amoebic dysentery, principaly roots extracts of Harrisonia abyssinica, Carissa edulis, Euclea natalensis, Ximenia caffra, RNS.
H(051x) yellow fever, principaly roots extracts of Carissa edulis, Withania somnifera, Piliostigma thonningii, Salvadora persica, RNS.
H(068) bilharziasis, principaly roots extracts of Sclerocarya birrea, Harrisonia abyssinica, Acacia hockii, Carissa edulis, RNS.
H(100) veneral diseases, principaly roots extracts of Harrisonia abyssinica, Carissa edulis, Euclea natalensis, Ximenia caffra, RNS.
H(199) opportunistic infections (HIV), Carissa edulis, Withania somnifera, Piliostigma thonningii, Salvadora persica, RNS.
H(199) opportunistic infections (HIV), principaly roots extracts of Harrisonia abyssinica, Carissa edulis, Euclea natalensis, Ximenia caffra, Dichrostachys cinerea, Aloe secundiflora, Acacia brevispica, RNS.
H(199) opportunistic infections (HIV), principaly roots extracts of Harrisonia abyssinica, Carissa edulis, Euclea natalensis, Zanthoxylum chalybeum, Withania somnifera, Ximenia caffra, RNS.
H(199) opportunistic infections (HIV), principaly roots extracts of Harrisonia abyssinica, Carissa edulis, Euclea natalensis, Ximenia caffra, RNS.
H(199) opportunistic infections (HIV), principaly roots extracts of Mangifera indica, Carissa edulis, Euclea natalensis, Psidium guajava, Penisetum purpureum, Cymbopogon citratus, Punica granatum, Musa sp , Kedrostis foetidissima, Withania somnifera, Acacia robusta, Eucalyptus sp , Ximenia caffra, Clerodendrum mrycoides, Dichrostachys cinerea, RNS.
H(051x) yellow fever, principaly roots extracts of Carissa edulis, Withania somnifera, Piliostigma thonningii, Salvadora persica, RNS.
H(068) bilharziasis, principaly roots extracts of Sclerocarya birrea, Harrisonia abyssinica, Acacia hockii, Carissa edulis, RNS.
H(100) veneral diseases, principaly roots extracts of Harrisonia abyssinica, Carissa edulis, Euclea natalensis, Ximenia caffra, RNS.
H(199) opportunistic infections (HIV), Carissa edulis, Withania somnifera, Piliostigma thonningii, Salvadora persica, RNS.
H(199) opportunistic infections (HIV), principaly roots extracts of Harrisonia abyssinica, Carissa edulis, Euclea natalensis, Ximenia caffra, Dichrostachys cinerea, Aloe secundiflora, Acacia brevispica, RNS.
H(199) opportunistic infections (HIV), principaly roots extracts of Harrisonia abyssinica, Carissa edulis, Euclea natalensis, Zanthoxylum chalybeum, Withania somnifera, Ximenia caffra, RNS.
H(199) opportunistic infections (HIV), principaly roots extracts of Harrisonia abyssinica, Carissa edulis, Euclea natalensis, Ximenia caffra, RNS.
H(199) opportunistic infections (HIV), principaly roots extracts of Mangifera indica, Carissa edulis, Euclea natalensis, Psidium guajava, Penisetum purpureum, Cymbopogon citratus, Punica granatum, Musa sp , Kedrostis foetidissima, Withania somnifera, Acacia robusta, Eucalyptus sp , Ximenia caffra, Clerodendrum mrycoides, Dichrostachys cinerea, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (people in Lake Victoria basin)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference VR 04
Author(s) :
Rimbach, L.
Title :
Traditional methods of treating cattle diseases.
Report for ASA (Studienaufenthalte in Africa, Asien und Latein-Amerika), 19 p., (1977) From reference: VB 10
Symptoms :
V(068)
Recipes :
V(068), ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mdeha (Chagga)
Reference VW 01
Author(s) :
Watt, J.M., Breyer-Brandwijk, M.G.
Title :
The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa.E. & S. Livingstone Ltd., Edinburg and London, Second edition, 1457 p., (1962) (partially from the references VM 18, HV 09, HC 26, HL 22, HS 32)
Symptoms :
V(068)
Recipes :
Vb(068), ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
not registered
Carvalhoa macrophylla K.Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Carvalhoa macrophylla K.Schum.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) bilharziosis, H(100) gonorrhoea, VO., extract from roots of Euphorbia tirucalli of Steganotaenia araliacea of Carvalhoa macrophylla of Mucuna poggei of Triclisia sacleuxii, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
ndenyandenya, ndeniadenia, kilebeti (Kimbunga), nyawihongo (Kihehe), mkalanga (Kibena)
Cassia abbreviata Oliv. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia abbreviata Oliv.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 47
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, van den Beukel, C. J.P. , Hamza, O. J.M. , Mbwambo, Z, H. , Nondoa, R. O.S. , Masimba, P. J., Matee, M. I.N. , Kapingu, M. C., Mikxf, F. , Verweij, P. E. , van der Ven, A. J.A.M.
Title :
Brine shrimp toxicity evaluation of some Tanzanian plants used traditionally for the treatment of fungal infections.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 4 (2), pp 219 - 225, (2007)
http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc07022
Symptoms :
H(014), H(199)
Recipes :
H(014) oral candidiasis and skin fungal opportunistic infections of H(199) HIV / AID, roots, stem barks of Cassia abbreviata, RNS., VO. (In a brine shrimp lethality test (BST) this plant showed a high toxicity to the shrimps)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mufafati
Reference HR 12b
Author(s) :
Runyoro, D.K.B., , M. I. Matee, O. D. Ngassapa, C. C Joseph & Z. H Mbwambo
Title :
Screening of Tanzanian medicinal plants for anti-Candida activity.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2006, 6:11 doi:10.1186/1472-6882-6-11 http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/6/11
Symptoms :
H(076)
Recipes :
H(076) oral candidiasis (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS), roots barks of Cassia abbreviata, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Coast, Dar es Salaam, Morogoro and Tanga regions)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(020), H(027y), H(068), H(068), H(092), H(100), H(104), H(137), H(169)
Recipes :
H(020) snake bites, H(027y) cure post partum , H(068) intestinal worms, H(068) bilharziosis, H(092) poisoning, H(100) gonorrhoea, H(100) syphilis, H(104) stomachache, H(137) sores, H(169) hernia, roots of Cassia abbreviata, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
mumulimuli, mulundalunda, muzoka (Nyamwezi)
Cassia abbreviata Oliv. subsp. Abbreviata :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia abbreviata Oliv. subsp. Abbreviata
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HH 06a
Author(s) :
Hedberg I., O. Hedberg, P.J. Madati, K.E. Mshigeni, E.N. Mshiu & G. Samuelsson
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Cucurbitaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 6, pp. 29 - 60 (1982)
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) bilharzia., a cold water extract of Cassia abbreviata Oliv. subsp abbreviata is VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mwalola (Makonde). (Korogwe district)
Cassia absus L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia absus L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Chamaecrista absus (L.) Irwin & Barneby
Reference HC 13a
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.I. Pteridophytes and Angiosperms (Acanthaceae to Canellaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 21, pp. 253 - 277, (1987)
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201), roots, decoction (H2O), VO., to neutralize the effects of devils
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
mlutulutu (Swahili)
Cassia afrofistula Brenan var. afrofistula :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia afrofistula Brenan var. afrofistula
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HH 06a
Author(s) :
Hedberg I., O. Hedberg, P.J. Madati, K.E. Mshigeni, E.N. Mshiu & G. Samuelsson
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Cucurbitaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 6, pp. 29 - 60 (1982)
Symptoms :
H(091), H(169)
Recipes :
H(169) hernia, H(091) to cure body weakness, decoction of roots of Cassia afrofistula Brenan var. afrofistula, VO (the extract is red and bitter)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
muumba-mume, monzoke (Nyamwezi). (Tanga district)
Cassia alata L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia alata L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Senna alata (L.) Roxb.
Reference HC 13a
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.I. Pteridophytes and Angiosperms (Acanthaceae to Canellaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 21, pp. 253 - 277, (1987)
Symptoms :
H(006)
Recipes :
H(006) purg., powdered dried leaves added to tea or soup
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
mchingu (Zaramo)
Reference HM 42
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 2: The medicinal plants of Katoro Ward, Bukoba District
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2010, 6:19 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-6-19
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Symptoms :
H(008), H(051)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, the roots of Senna alata are boiled and decoction drank
H(051) paludism, the leaves are pounded and and boiled with water and decoction drank.
H(051) paludism, the leaves are pounded and and boiled with water and decoction drank.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region)
Vernacular name :
mgalula
Cassia didymobotrya Fres. :
11 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia didymobotrya Fres.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Senna didymobotrya (Fresen) Irwin & Barneby
Reference HG 09
Author(s) :
Gessler, M.C., D.E. Msuya, M.H.H. Nkunya, L.B. Mwasumbi, A. Schär, M. Heinrich & M. Tanner
Title :
Traditional healers in Tanzania: the treatment of malaria with plant remedies
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 48, pp. 131 - 144, (1995)
Symptoms :
H(018), H(051), H(068), H(075), H(091)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, root barks, decoction (H2O), VO., to diminish the fever
H(051) paludism, leaves, squeezed juice, juice, VO.
H(051) paludism + H(091), ONS., RNS.
H(051) paludism +H(018) + H(091), root barks, decoction (H2O), VO., to diminish the fever
H(051) paludism + H(068) + H(075) + H(091), roots barks Cassia didymobotrya, Abrus precatorius, stems barks Crossopteryx febrifuga , decoction (H2O) + inhalation VO., to diminish the fever
H(051) paludism, leaves, squeezed juice, juice, VO.
H(051) paludism + H(091), ONS., RNS.
H(051) paludism +H(018) + H(091), root barks, decoction (H2O), VO., to diminish the fever
H(051) paludism + H(068) + H(075) + H(091), roots barks Cassia didymobotrya, Abrus precatorius, stems barks Crossopteryx febrifuga , decoction (H2O) + inhalation VO., to diminish the fever
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mchwelambogo
Reference HH 06a
Author(s) :
Hedberg I., O. Hedberg, P.J. Madati, K.E. Mshigeni, E.N. Mshiu & G. Samuelsson
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Cucurbitaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 6, pp. 29 - 60 (1982)
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
FAIRE H(201) mental illness, decoction of roots Sorindeia madagascariensis mixed with roots of Cassia didymobotrya (mwinu), Macaranga capensis (mkumba) and Myrica salicifolia (mshegheshe), VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mwinu (Lushoto district)
Reference HH 06a
Author(s) :
Hedberg I., O. Hedberg, P.J. Madati, K.E. Mshigeni, E.N. Mshiu & G. Samuelsson
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Cucurbitaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 6, pp. 29 - 60 (1982)
Symptoms :
H(027)
Recipes :
H(027), roots of Cassia didymobotrya, decoction (H2O), VO. against frequent abortions
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mwinu (Lushoto district)
Reference HH 1k
Author(s) :
Harjula, R.
Title :
Mirau and his practice.A study of the ethnomedicinal repertoire of a tanzanian herbalist.
Institut for cultural research, University of Turku, Finland, 224 p., (1980)TRI-MED BOOKS LTD: LONDON Registered Office: 5 Tudor Cottage, Lovers Walk, Finchley, London, N3 1JH
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104), stomach disease (ndwari ya ndeu), fresh leaves are boiled and the solution drunk,or the leaves are ru bbed between the palms of the hands and eaten with banana; the leaves can also be dried and ground and the powder belongs to the most powerful group of purgatives : a couple of leaves are enough for one dose and the remedy taken only once. It may not be given to children, or to a pregnan woman
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
ivinu
Reference HJ 04
Author(s) :
Johns, T., G.M. Faubert, J.O. Kokwaro, R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.K. Kimanani
Title :
Anti-giardial activity of gastrointestinal remedies of the Luo of East Africa.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 46, pp. 17- 23, (1995)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104, 9), gastrointestinal deaseases, stomach pain, diarrhoea, constipation (7% of 134 informators for HJ 04), leaves, roots
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (districts of Tarime, Musona , region of Mara ), Kenya (district of Homa Bay, Migori)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(014), H(046), H(055), H(075), H(093), H(100), H(104), H(113)
Recipes :
H(006), stem, root, leaves, decoction (H2O),RNS.
H(006), barks + roots, maceration H2O, VO.
H(014)ring worm, leaves, ashes, local application
H(018) + H(051) paludism + H(055) + H(102), roots + leaves, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(046), leaves, decoction (H2O), bath
H(055), barks + roots, maceration H2O, VO.
H(075), leaves, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(093), roots, RNS
H(100) gono., leaves, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(104) stomach, leaves, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(113) woman back , leaves, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(006), barks + roots, maceration H2O, VO.
H(014)ring worm, leaves, ashes, local application
H(018) + H(051) paludism + H(055) + H(102), roots + leaves, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(046), leaves, decoction (H2O), bath
H(055), barks + roots, maceration H2O, VO.
H(075), leaves, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(093), roots, RNS
H(100) gono., leaves, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(104) stomach, leaves, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(113) woman back , leaves, decoction (H2O), VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
Vernacular name :
ithaa (Kamba, Kenya), lakera (Acholi, Ouganda), lubino, luwino (Kakamega), mwinu (Shambaa, Tanzania), murao (Meru, Kenya), owinu (Luo, Kenya), qarere (Iraqw, Tanzania)
Reference HS 25
Author(s) :
Shauri, N.E.N.
Title :
Experience on the use of Tanzanian medicinal plants for the last decade (1979-1989)
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(082)
Recipes :
H(082) asthma, roots of the plants Acacia schweinfurthii and Cassia didymobotrya are pounded separately. 200 g extracts of each plant are mixed with 20 g of pounded salt. On the dosage, 1 teaspoonful of powder is chewed and swallowed. This is administered for 2-3 days, or even longer. For children 1/4 teaspoonful is used, also for 2-3 days.It is also recommended that the patients should avoid alcohol and smoking and their food should also contain no pepper They should stay in well ventilated rooms, and should avoid cold water, both for body wash or for drinking
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
muinu (Swahili)
Reference VE 04
Author(s) :
Ejobi, F., R.D. Mosha, S. Ndege & D. Kamoga
Title :
Etno-Veterinary Medicinal Plants of the Lake Victoria Basin: A Bioprospection
Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances 6 (2): 257-261 (2007)
Symptoms :
V(047)
Recipes :
V(047) heartwater, ONS. of Senna didymobotrya, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Lake Victoria Basin:)
Vernacular name :
maugabwa (Swahili / Sukuma)
Reference VK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
V(014)
Recipes :
Vb(014), leaves, young stems, pounded + H2O, bath the affected parts
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
Vernacular name :
ithaa (Kamba, Kenya), lakera (Acholi, Ouganda), lubino, luwino (Kakamega), mwinu (Shambaa, Tanzania), murao (Meru, Kenya), owinu (Luo, Kenya), qarere (Iraqw, Tanzania)
Reference VM 10
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in promotion of animal health in Tanzania. Animal Diseases Research Instit., Dep. Pharmacology/ Toxic., Dar Es Salaam. Métissages en santé animale de Madagascar à Haïti. Presses universitaires de Namur, 335 - 364, (1994)
Symptoms :
V(007), V(093)
Recipes :
V(007), V(093)drastic,VO., decoction roots
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Marangu district)
Vernacular name :
iwinu (Cagga)
Reference VM 11
Author(s) :
Mkangare, M.M.J.
Title :
Collection of Tanzanian medicinal plants for biological activity studies.
Proceedings of the 7th Tanzania veterinary association scientific conference.
Tanzania Veterinary Association, Vol. 7, 67- 78, (1989) De la référence VB 10
Symptoms :
V(006), V(055)
Recipes :
V(006), leaves, RNS.
V(055), leaves, decoction, VO.
V(055), leaves, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
iwinu
Cassia gracilior :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia gracilior
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 20
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C. & R. L. A. Mahunnah
Title :
Plants used in Traditional medicine by Hayas of the Kagera region, Tanzania
Economic Botany, 48 (2), pp. 121-129, (1994)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(051x), H(112)
Recipes :
H(007) diuretic, H(051x) cerebral paludism, H(112) abortifacient, an infusion of the dried powdered aerial parts of Justicia matammensis, together with those of Cassia gracilior, Antherotoma naudinii, Dissotis brazzae, Indigofera asparagoides Taub. ssp. ephemera , Rhynchosia minima (L.) De. var.minima and Pentas zanzibarica, VO..
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera region)
Vernacular name :
mnkuza (Kiswahili)
Cassia hirsuta L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia hirsuta L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Senna hirsuta (L.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Reference HA 49
Author(s) :
Amri, E., D.P.Kisangau
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:1 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-1.pdf
Symptoms :
H(018), H(037), H(104)
Recipes :
H(018) head ache,H(037) pneumonia, H(104) stomach ache, H(169) hernia, leaves decoction of Senna hirsuta, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name :
mwambalasi mba
Cassia italica (Mill.) Spreng. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia italica (Mill.) Spreng.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Senna italica Mill.
Reference HG 09
Author(s) :
Gessler, M.C., D.E. Msuya, M.H.H. Nkunya, L.B. Mwasumbi, A. Schär, M. Heinrich & M. Tanner
Title :
Traditional healers in Tanzania: the treatment of malaria with plant remedies
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 48, pp. 131 - 144, (1995)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves, decoction, VO., to diminish the fever
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
itakiri
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(100)
Recipes :
H(006) purg., roots, RNS.
H(100) gono., roots, RNS.
H(100) gono., roots, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
bsuneute (Masai, Kenya, Tanzania)
Cassia kirkii Oliv. var. kirkii :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia kirkii Oliv. var. kirkii
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 20
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C. & R. L. A. Mahunnah
Title :
Plants used in Traditional medicine by Hayas of the Kagera region, Tanzania
Economic Botany, 48 (2), pp. 121-129, (1994)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004), leaf infusion of Cassia kirkii or decoction is drunk in case of traumatic pains, especially those associated with accidents.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera region)
Vernacular name :
kashenganzili (Kiswahili)
Cassia mimosoides L. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia mimosoides L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Chamaecrista mimosoides (L.) Greene
Reference HA 49
Author(s) :
Amri, E., D.P.Kisangau
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:1 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-1.pdf
Symptoms :
H(037), H(082), H(201)
Recipes :
H(037) severe cough, H(082) asthma, H(201) mental illness, roots, bark decoction of Cassia mimosoides, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name :
lusangalala
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(005), H(037), H(053), H(111)
Recipes :
H(001), fleaves, juice, instil. eyes
H(004) + H(053), leaves, juice, application on ears wounds
H(005), leaves, juice to reduce swellings
H(008), roots of Cassia mimosoides, Waltheria indica , pounded, maceration in warm H2O, VO., 3 X 1 dayH(037) cough, roots, decoction, VO. - - - H(111), dry leaves, pounded, powder on burns
H(004) + H(053), leaves, juice, application on ears wounds
H(005), leaves, juice to reduce swellings
H(008), roots of Cassia mimosoides, Waltheria indica , pounded, maceration in warm H2O, VO., 3 X 1 dayH(037) cough, roots, decoction, VO. - - - H(111), dry leaves, pounded, powder on burns
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
akaryaburiba (Nyankore), kilecha (Swahili, Kenya), masambu-koinyama (Kakamega), moesho ya mpasi (Shambaa, Tanzania)
Reference HK 39a
Author(s) :
Kisangau, D. P., H. VM Lyaruu, K.M. Hosea, C.C. Joseph
Title :
Use of traditional medicines in the management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Tanzania: a case in the Buhkoba rural district.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Volume 3 : 29 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) tuberculosis, leaves, roots, RNS. (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Buhkoba rural district)
Vernacular name :
akashanganziru
Reference HM 40
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
The Ethnomedicine of the Haya people of Bugabo ward, Kagera Region, north western Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:24 (2009) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-24
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/5/1/24
Symptoms :
H(012), H(027z), H(074)
Recipes :
H(012) fracture, H(027z) cleaning of the uterus by pregnant women, H(074) antibacterial, aerial parts of Cassia mimosoides are pounded and mixed with animal fat and applied topically or can be taken orally.
H(012)) fracture , aerial parts of Cassia mimosoides are also pounded with the leaves of Cassia polytricha (Fabaceae) and the paste tied around a fracture to promote healing
H(012)) fracture , aerial parts of Cassia mimosoides are also pounded with the leaves of Cassia polytricha (Fabaceae) and the paste tied around a fracture to promote healing
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Bugabo ward)
Vernacular name :
bushenganziru, akanwe akake
Cassia occidentalis L. :
8 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia occidentalis L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Senna occidentalis (L.) Link
Reference HC 13a
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.I. Pteridophytes and Angiosperms (Acanthaceae to Canellaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 21, pp. 253 - 277, (1987)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(008), H(018), H(099), H(104)
Recipes :
H(006), H(008), H(018), H(099) epilepsy, H(104), roots, decoction (H2O), V.O.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
kundekunde (Swahili, Zaramo)
Reference HG 09
Author(s) :
Gessler, M.C., D.E. Msuya, M.H.H. Nkunya, L.B. Mwasumbi, A. Schär, M. Heinrich & M. Tanner
Title :
Traditional healers in Tanzania: the treatment of malaria with plant remedies
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 48, pp. 131 - 144, (1995)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves, infusion, VO., to diminish the fever
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mwitanzoka
Reference HJ 04
Author(s) :
Johns, T., G.M. Faubert, J.O. Kokwaro, R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.K. Kimanani
Title :
Anti-giardial activity of gastrointestinal remedies of the Luo of East Africa.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 46, pp. 17- 23, (1995)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104), gastro-intestinal deaseases, stomach pain, diarrhoea, constipation (9% of 134 informators for HJ 04), leaves, roots
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (districts of Tarime, Musona , region of Mara ), Kenya (district of Homa Bay, Migori)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(020), H(051), H(097), H(104), H(179), H(201)
Recipes :
H(006), seeds, RNS.
H(020) snake, leaves, RNS.
H(051), leaves, decoction (H2O) , steam bath
H(097), roots, decoction, VO., swollen testicles
H(104)stomac, roots pounded, small particles , maceration, VO. 1 tea spoon every 4 hours (bitter and powerful)
H(179)kidney, leaves, RNS.
H(201), roots, illness from the spirits Kinyamkera
H(020) snake, leaves, RNS.
H(051), leaves, decoction (H2O) , steam bath
H(097), roots, decoction, VO., swollen testicles
H(104)stomac, roots pounded, small particles , maceration, VO. 1 tea spoon every 4 hours (bitter and powerful)
H(179)kidney, leaves, RNS.
H(201), roots, illness from the spirits Kinyamkera
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
imindi (Lunyore), inglatiang (Luo, Kenya), mwengajini (Swahili, Kenya), segusse (Sukuma, Tanzania)
Reference HK 39a
Author(s) :
Kisangau, D. P., H. VM Lyaruu, K.M. Hosea, C.C. Joseph
Title :
Use of traditional medicines in the management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Tanzania: a case in the Buhkoba rural district.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Volume 3 : 29 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) chronic diarrhoea, roots of Senna occidentalis, RNS. (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Buhkoba rural district)
Vernacular name :
mwita njoka (Haya)
Reference HM 20
Author(s) :
Mbura, J.S.I., H.N. Mgaya & H.K. Heggenhougen
Title :
The use of oral herbal medicine by women attending antenatal clinics in urban and rural Tanga district in Tanzania.
East african medical journal, 63, 8, 540 - 550, (1985)
Symptoms :
H(022), H(027y), H(124)
Recipes :
H(022) induction of labour, H(027y) + H(077) post partum haemorrhage, ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tanga ditrict)
Vernacular name :
komanguku (Bondei)
Reference HM 42c
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otienoi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 3: plants used in traditional medicine in Kikuku village, Muleba District
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2012, 8:14 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-8-14
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/14
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism decoction of the leaves of Senna occidentalis with natural salt, VO.
H(068) antihelmintic, decoction of pounded roots of Senna occidentalis
H(068) antihelmintic, decoction of pounded roots of Senna occidentalis
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Muleba District)
Vernacular name :
omwetanjoka (Kikuku)
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(175)
Recipes :
H(175) a poultice is made from a heated wad of leaves of Cassia occidentalis
Region :
East Africa (Costal regions)
Country :
Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
stinking weed (English), (Swahili), mnuka uvundo, mrambazi (Zanzibar, kunde nvika), msalafu (Duruma)
Cassia petersiana Bolle :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia petersiana Bolle
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Senna petersiana (Bolle) Lock
Reference HA 49
Author(s) :
Amri, E., D.P.Kisangau
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:1 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-1.pdf
Symptoms :
H(013), H(104), H(109), H(113)
Recipes :
H(013) skin diseases,H(013) skin eruption, H(104) stomach ache, H(109) back ache, H(113) inflammation, roots, leaves infusion of Senna petersiana, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name :
mkunde
Reference HC 13c
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.III. Angiosperms (Euphorbiaceae to Menispermaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 28, pp. 255 - 283, (1990)
Symptoms :
H(099), H(157)
Recipes :
H(099) epilepsy, H(157), VO. decoction (H2O) of roots Hoslundia opposita, Cassia petersiana
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
kundekunde
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(005), H(006), H(013), H(037), H(068), H(087), H(103)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, barks decoction of roots of Cassia petersiana, make an ointment , local application
H(005) oedema, roots extract + leaves juice, VO.
H(006) laxative, H(068) vermifuge, roots extract + leaves juice of Cassia petersiana, VO.
H(013) abscess + H(087) (purulent abscesses), roots extract + leaves juice of Cassia petersiana + extract from roots of Dalbergia lactea , VO.
H(037) pneumonia, leaves juice, VO.
H(103) firmed for loose teeth, extract from barks, gargles
H(005) oedema, roots extract + leaves juice, VO.
H(006) laxative, H(068) vermifuge, roots extract + leaves juice of Cassia petersiana, VO.
H(013) abscess + H(087) (purulent abscesses), roots extract + leaves juice of Cassia petersiana + extract from roots of Dalbergia lactea , VO.
H(037) pneumonia, leaves juice, VO.
H(103) firmed for loose teeth, extract from barks, gargles
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mpambaduma (Kihehe), mteteleka (Kimbunga), mpumbunyama (Kimbunga, Kipogora)
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(068), H(104)
Recipes :
H(068), leaves, roots, RNS.
H(104) stomach, roots, RNS.
H(104) stomach, roots, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
nkundekunde (Zaramo, Tanzania)
Reference HM 29
Author(s) :
Mahonge, C. P. I., J. V. Nsenga, E. J. Mtengeti and A. Z. Mattee