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715 plants found in 47 reference(s)
Abrus precatorius L. :
8 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 20
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun et al.
Title :
Contribution to ethnobotanical and floristic studies in Uganda.
O.U.A./C.S.T.R., Lagos (1993)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(075), H(156)
Recipes :
H(075) anorexia, leaves of Abrus precatorius, decoction (H2O) , filtration, VO.
H(156), leaves, Abrus precatorius, Aloe lateritia, Artemisia sp., Cannabis sativa, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(156), leaves, Abrus precatorius,decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(156), leaves, Abrus precatorius, Aloe lateritia, Artemisia sp., Cannabis sativa, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(156), leaves, Abrus precatorius,decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HH 09b
Author(s) :
Hamill, F.A., S. Apio, N. K. Mubiru, R. Bukenya-Ziraba, M. Mosango, O. W. Maganyi and D. D. Soejarto
Title :
Traditional herbal drugs of Southern Uganda, II:
literature analysis and antimicrobial assays, Volume 84, pp. 57 - 78 (2003)
Symptoms :
H(022), H(104)
Recipes :
H(022) mother 's health, leaves of Abrus precatorius, sprinkle in bath of pregnant women
H(104) stomach ache, leaves + roots chewed as needed to effect result (not for children)
(seeds are toxic)
H(104) stomach ache, leaves + roots chewed as needed to effect result (not for children)
(seeds are toxic)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
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(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 HT 28
Author(s) :
Tabuti, J.R.S., K.A. Lye, S.S. Dhillion
Title :
Traditional herbal drugs of Bulamogi, Uganda: plants, use and administration.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 88, pp. 19-44 (2003)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874103001612
Symptoms :
H(001), H(033x), H(046), H(100), H(104), H(201)
Recipes :
H(001) conjonctivite, seeds of Abrus precatorius, VO.
H(033x) premature ejaculation, decoction of roots powder and leaves, VO.
H(046) protection again varicella of childs, seedstied around the children
H(100) syphilis, infusion of leaves of Abrus., VO.
H(100) gonorrhoea, roots of Abrus., RNS.
H(104) belly pains, leaves and roots of Abrus., RNS.
H(201) protect one against dangers, seeds, RNS.
H(033x) premature ejaculation, decoction of roots powder and leaves, VO.
H(046) protection again varicella of childs, seedstied around the children
H(100) syphilis, infusion of leaves of Abrus., VO.
H(100) gonorrhoea, roots of Abrus., RNS.
H(104) belly pains, leaves and roots of Abrus., RNS.
H(201) protect one against dangers, seeds, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda, Bulamogi country
Vernacular name :
kasitisiti
Reference HT 41
Author(s) :
Tabuti, J. RS, C. B. Kukunda, D. Kaweesi, O. MJ. Kasib
Title :
Herbal medicine use in the districts of Nakapiripirit, Pallisa, Kanungu, and Mukono in Uganda
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:35 ( 2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-35.pdf
Symptoms :
H(037), H(046), H(051), H(201)
Recipes :
H(037, 1) cough, H(046, 1) measles, H(051, 6) paludism, H(201, 1) spiritts, leaves are the most commonly used plant organ, roots and stems are also used, the medicines are mostly prepared as water extracts or as decoction and administered orally
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (districts of Nakapiripirit, Pallisa, Kanungu & Mukono)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HT 46
Author(s) :
Tugume P., E. K. Kakudidi, M. Buyinza, J. Namaalwa, M. Kamatenesi, P. Mucunguzi, J. Kalema
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plant species used by communities around Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:5 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(068), H(200)
Recipes :
H(068) worm infection, chew the roots of Abrus precatorius and swallow
H(200) low immunity, decoction of leaves, VO.
H(200) low immunity, decoction of leaves, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Mabira Central Forest Reserve)
Vernacular name :
lusiiti (Luganda)
Reference VG 25
Author(s) :
Gradé, J.T., J. R.S. Tabuti, P.Van Damme
Title :
Ethnoveterinary knowledge in pastoral Karamoja, Uganda
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 122, pp. 273–293 (2009)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874109000233
Symptoms :
V(053)
Recipes :
Vb(053) ear ache, (ayeye), seeds powder of Abrus precatorius in ears (receipt from the Tepeth tribe)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Karamoja of northern Uganda)
Vernacular name :
esidongoro (Ngakarimojong)
Reference VT 24
Author(s) :
Tabuti John R. S., Shivcharn S. Dhillion & Kaare A. Lye
Title :
Ethnoveterinary medicines for cattle (Bos indicus) in Bulamogi county, Uganda: plant species and mode of use.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 88, pp. 279-286 (2003)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874103002654
Symptoms :
V(001)
Recipes :
Vb(001) cataract, seeds of Abrus precatorius, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Bulamogi county)
Vernacular name :
kasitisiti
Abutilon hirtum (Lam.) Sweet :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abutilon hirtum (Lam.) Sweet
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference VG 25
Author(s) :
Gradé, J.T., J. R.S. Tabuti, P.Van Damme
Title :
Ethnoveterinary knowledge in pastoral Karamoja, Uganda
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 122, pp. 273–293 (2009)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874109000233
Symptoms :
V(030)
Recipes :
Vb(030) retained placenta, (angasep), bark of Abutilon hirtum in H2O extract, RNS. (receipt from the Tepeth tribe)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Karamoja of northern Uganda)
Vernacular name :
erwanga (Ngakarimojong)
Abutilon mauritianum (Jacq.) Medik. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Abutilon mauritianum (Jacq.) Medik.
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HA 20
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun et al.
Title :
Contribution to ethnobotanical and floristic studies in Uganda.
O.U.A./C.S.T.R., Lagos (1993)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(018)
Recipes :
H(018) cephalalgy, leaves, maceration, to wash
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HT 46
Author(s) :
Tugume P., E. K. Kakudidi, M. Buyinza, J. Namaalwa, M. Kamatenesi, P. Mucunguzi, J. Kalema
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plant species used by communities around Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:5 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(216)
Recipes :
H(216) change sex of children, squeeze leaves of Abutilon mauritianum in H2O and VO. before getting pregnant
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Mabira Central Forest Reserve)
Vernacular name :
kifuula (Luganda)
Acacia abyssinica Hochst. ex Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia abyssinica Hochst. ex Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference VG 25
Author(s) :
Gradé, J.T., J. R.S. Tabuti, P.Van Damme
Title :
Ethnoveterinary knowledge in pastoral Karamoja, Uganda
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 122, pp. 273–293 (2009)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874109000233
Symptoms :
V(014), V(020)
Recipes :
Vb(014) lumpy skin disease (lonaru), H2O extract of barks of Acacia abyssinica (receipt from the Bokora and Pian tribes)
- Vb(014) lumpy skin disease, H2O extract of barks of Acacia abyssinica and the whole plant of Tagetes minuta, topic (receipt from the Pian tribe)
Vb(014) lumpy skin disease, H2O extract of barks of Acacia abyssinica and the leaves and roots of Steganotaenia araliacea (receipt from the Tepeth tribe)
Vb(020) snake bite (akonyet ke emun), H2O extract of barks of Acacia abyssinica of leaves and roots of Steganotaenia araliacea and barks and roots of Capparis fascicularis DC. var. elaeagnoides, RNS, (receipt from the Bokora tribe)
Vb(020) snake bite (akonyet ke emun), H2O extract of barks of Acacia abyssinica of Steganotaenia araliacea, RNS. (receipt from the Bokora and Pian tribes)
- Vb(014) lumpy skin disease, H2O extract of barks of Acacia abyssinica and the whole plant of Tagetes minuta, topic (receipt from the Pian tribe)
Vb(014) lumpy skin disease, H2O extract of barks of Acacia abyssinica and the leaves and roots of Steganotaenia araliacea (receipt from the Tepeth tribe)
Vb(020) snake bite (akonyet ke emun), H2O extract of barks of Acacia abyssinica of leaves and roots of Steganotaenia araliacea and barks and roots of Capparis fascicularis DC. var. elaeagnoides, RNS, (receipt from the Bokora tribe)
Vb(020) snake bite (akonyet ke emun), H2O extract of barks of Acacia abyssinica of Steganotaenia araliacea, RNS. (receipt from the Bokora and Pian tribes)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Karamoja of northern Uganda)
Vernacular name :
eminit (Ngakarimojong)
Acacia amythethophylla Steud. ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia amythethophylla Steud. ex A. Rich.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia macrothyrsa Harms.
Reference VG 25
Author(s) :
Gradé, J.T., J. R.S. Tabuti, P.Van Damme
Title :
Ethnoveterinary knowledge in pastoral Karamoja, Uganda
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 122, pp. 273–293 (2009)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874109000233
Symptoms :
V(014), V(043), V(104)
Recipes :
Vb(014) lumpy skin disease (lonaru), H2O extract of barks and leaves of Acacia amythethophylla, (receipt from the Tepeth tribe)
Vb(014) skin disease with H(104) intestinal adhesions (longolesike) , H2O extract of barks and leaves, (receipt from the Tepeth tribe)
Vb(043) lokilala tetany, eyaliyal, H2O extract of bark and leaves of Acacia macrothyrsa, (receipt from the Pian tribe)
Vb(014) skin disease with H(104) intestinal adhesions (longolesike) , H2O extract of barks and leaves, (receipt from the Tepeth tribe)
Vb(043) lokilala tetany, eyaliyal, H2O extract of bark and leaves of Acacia macrothyrsa, (receipt from the Pian tribe)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Karamoja of northern Uganda)
Vernacular name :
aratom (Ngakarimojong)
Acacia constricta Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia constricta Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HT 46
Author(s) :
Tugume P., E. K. Kakudidi, M. Buyinza, J. Namaalwa, M. Kamatenesi, P. Mucunguzi, J. Kalema
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plant species used by communities around Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:5 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(108), H(157), H(171)
Recipes :
H(108) sinuses, H(157) convulsions in children, steam bathe from roots
H(171) diabete, roots of Acacia constricta decoction, VO.
H(171) diabete, roots of Acacia constricta decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Mabira Central Forest Reserve)
Vernacular name :
muwelamanyo (Luganda)
Acacia drepanolobium Harms ex Sjöstedt :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia drepanolobium Harms ex Sjöstedt
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HH 3k
Author(s) :
Heine, B. & C. König
Title :
Plant concepts and plant use .An ethnobotanical survey of the semi-arid and arid lands of East Africa.Part 2: Plants of the So (Uganda).142 p., Band 7 (1988)
Kolner Beiträge zur Entwicklungsländerforschung / Cologne Development StudiesVerlag breitenbach Publishers, Saarbrücken, Fort Lauderdale
Symptoms :
H(039)
Recipes :
H(039), ticks; soak the root in water, aply the liquid to the body.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (So)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference VG 25
Author(s) :
Gradé, J.T., J. R.S. Tabuti, P.Van Damme
Title :
Ethnoveterinary knowledge in pastoral Karamoja, Uganda
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 122, pp. 273–293 (2009)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874109000233
Symptoms :
V(008), V(014), V(020), V(046)
Recipes :
Vb(008) diarrhoea, (akiuru)t, H2O extract of roots of Acacia drepanolobium , (receipt from the Bokora tribe)
Vb(014) lumpy skin disease, (lonaru), H2O extract of barks and leaves , (receipt from the Bokora tribe)
Vb(020) snake bite (akonyet ke emun), H2O extract of barks and leaves , (receipt from the Bokora and Pian tribes)
Vb(046) rinderpest, (loleo), H2O extract of barks and leaves , (receipt from the Bokora tribe)
Vb(014) lumpy skin disease, (lonaru), H2O extract of barks and leaves , (receipt from the Bokora tribe)
Vb(020) snake bite (akonyet ke emun), H2O extract of barks and leaves , (receipt from the Bokora and Pian tribes)
Vb(046) rinderpest, (loleo), H2O extract of barks and leaves , (receipt from the Bokora tribe)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Karamoja of northern Uganda)
Vernacular name :
eyelel (Ngakarimojong)
Acacia gerrardii Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia gerrardii Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference VG 25
Author(s) :
Gradé, J.T., J. R.S. Tabuti, P.Van Damme
Title :
Ethnoveterinary knowledge in pastoral Karamoja, Uganda
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 122, pp. 273–293 (2009)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874109000233
Symptoms :
V(037)
Recipes :
Vb(037) cough (arakum), H2O extract from bark of Acacia gerrardii , (receipt from the Bokora tribe)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Karamoja of northern Uganda)
Vernacular name :
ekipeliman (Ngakarimojong)
Acacia hockii De Wild. :
9 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia hockii De Wild.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 20
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun et al.
Title :
Contribution to ethnobotanical and floristic studies in Uganda.
O.U.A./C.S.T.R., Lagos (1993)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, leaves of Psidium guajava, roots of Acacia hockii, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HA 64
Author(s) :
Anywar, G., H. Oryem-Origa & M. K. Mugisha
Title :
Wild Plants Used as Nutraceuticals from Nebbi District, Uganda
European Journal of Medicinal Plants 4 (6): 641-660, 2014
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) seeds of Acacia hockii eaten as sauce, no traditional medicine use (mentionned 3 times)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Nebbi Distric)
Vernacular name :
oryang (Alur)
Reference HK 54
Author(s) :
Kamatenesi, M. M., H. Oryem-Origa, A. Acipa
Title :
Medicinal plants of Otwal and Ngai Sub Counties in Oyam District, Nothern Uganda
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2011), 7:7 doi: 10.1186/1746-4269-7-7
Symptoms :
H(037), H(051)
Recipes :
H(037) cough + H(051) paludism, crushed roots of Acacia hockii, mixed in cold H2O; extract VO., two times a day
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northern Uganda (Oyam District)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HN 31
Author(s) :
Namukobe, J., J. M. Kasenene, B. T. Kiremire, R. Byamukama, M. Kamatenesi-Mugisha, S. Krief, V. Dumontet, J. D. Kabasa
Title :
Traditional plants used for medicinal purposes by local communities around the Northern sector of Kibale National Park, Uganda
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 136, 236–245, (2011)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874111002960
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014, 1) athletes foot, fresh leaf of Acacia hockii squeeze & apply to the affected area
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Northern sector of Kibale National Park)
Vernacular name :
engando (Rutooro)
Reference HS 18
Author(s) :
Ssegawa, P., J. M. Kasenene
Title :
Medicinal plant diversity and uses in Sango bay area, Southern Uganda.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 113, pp. 521 - 540, (2007)
Symptoms :
H(091)
Recipes :
H(091, 4) anaemia, flowers decoction of Acacia hockii, VO
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Sango bay area)
Vernacular name :
akasaana
Reference HT 28
Author(s) :
Tabuti, J.R.S., K.A. Lye, S.S. Dhillion
Title :
Traditional herbal drugs of Bulamogi, Uganda: plants, use and administration.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 88, pp. 19-44 (2003)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874103001612
Symptoms :
H(008), H(100), H(126), H(157), H(161)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, infusion of leaves of Acacia hockii + sel, VO.
H(008) diarrhoea, infusion of roots of Acacia hockii , VO.
H(100) syphilis, infusion of roots powder, VO.
H(126) jaundice, flowers powder in tea
H(157) convulsion, ONS., RNS.
H(161) warts in vagina, in anus, application of hot leaves and push tissue back
H(008) diarrhoea, infusion of roots of Acacia hockii , VO.
H(100) syphilis, infusion of roots powder, VO.
H(126) jaundice, flowers powder in tea
H(157) convulsion, ONS., RNS.
H(161) warts in vagina, in anus, application of hot leaves and push tissue back
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda, Bulamogi country
Vernacular name :
kashiono kasone
Reference HT 35
Author(s) :
Tabuti, J.R.S., C. B. Kukunda, P. J. Waako
Title :
Medicinal plants used by traditional medicine practitioners in the treatment of tuberculosis and related ailments in Uganda
Journal of Ethnopharmacology , Volume127, pp. 130–136 (2010)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19799983
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037, 6), stem barks, stems, fruits of Acacia hockii, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (districts of Kamuli, Nakapiripirit and Kisoro)
Vernacular name :
kashiono
Reference HT 46
Author(s) :
Tugume P., E. K. Kakudidi, M. Buyinza, J. Namaalwa, M. Kamatenesi, P. Mucunguzi, J. Kalema
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plant species used by communities around Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:5 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(113)
Recipes :
H(113) swollen joints and feet, pound, boil roots of Acacia hockii with cows hooves and VO. soup
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Mabira Central Forest Reserve)
Vernacular name :
kasaana (Luganda)
Reference VA 42
Author(s) :
Atagal , G.
Title :
The role of medicinal plants in treatment of cattle diseases in Serere district (Ouganda)
Research dissertation submitted to the faculty of agriculture and animal science of Busitema University . June 2012
Symptoms :
V(008), V(038)
Recipes :
Vb(008) diarrhea, Vb(038) metritis. Add 2L water to pounded 1kg of fresh roots of Acacia hockii & let mixture stand for few minutes before straining
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ouganda (Serere district)
Vernacular name :
ekisim (local name)
Acacia mearnsii De Wild. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia mearnsii De Wild.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HT 35
Author(s) :
Tabuti, J.R.S., C. B. Kukunda, P. J. Waako
Title :
Medicinal plants used by traditional medicine practitioners in the treatment of tuberculosis and related ailments in Uganda
Journal of Ethnopharmacology , Volume127, pp. 130–136 (2010)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19799983
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037, 3) stem barks of Acacia mearnsii, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (districts of Kamuli, Nakapiripirit and Kisoro)
Vernacular name :
burikoti
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa mellifera Vahl.
Reference HH 3k
Author(s) :
Heine, B. & C. König
Title :
Plant concepts and plant use .An ethnobotanical survey of the semi-arid and arid lands of East Africa.Part 2: Plants of the So (Uganda).142 p., Band 7 (1988)
Kolner Beiträge zur Entwicklungsländerforschung / Cologne Development StudiesVerlag breitenbach Publishers, Saarbrücken, Fort Lauderdale
Symptoms :
H(008), H(104)
Recipes :
H(008), H(104), chew bark.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (So)
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(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 VA 42
Author(s) :
Atagal , G.
Title :
The role of medicinal plants in treatment of cattle diseases in Serere district (Ouganda)
Research dissertation submitted to the faculty of agriculture and animal science of Busitema University . June 2012
Symptoms :
V(020), V(037)
Recipes :
Vb(020) snake bite, Vb(037) contagious bovine pleuro pneumonia. Two handfuls of roots (500g) of Acacia mellifera each crushed mixed in 1L of water. VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ouganda (Serere district)
Vernacular name :
egirigiroi (local name)
Reference VG 25
Author(s) :
Gradé, J.T., J. R.S. Tabuti, P.Van Damme
Title :
Ethnoveterinary knowledge in pastoral Karamoja, Uganda
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 122, pp. 273–293 (2009)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874109000233
Symptoms :
V(046)
Recipes :
Vb(046) rinderpest ( loleo), H2O extract of barks of Acacia mellifera, RNS. (receipt from the Bokora tribe)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Karamoja of northern Uganda)
Vernacular name :
ekapeliman (Ngakarimojong)
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth. subsp. Mellifera :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth. subsp. Mellifera
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference VG 25
Author(s) :
Gradé, J.T., J. R.S. Tabuti, P.Van Damme
Title :
Ethnoveterinary knowledge in pastoral Karamoja, Uganda
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 122, pp. 273–293 (2009)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874109000233
Symptoms :
V(053)
Recipes :
Vb(053) otitis secondary to biting ticks, (ekonyit), H2O extract of barks of Acacia mellifera … ssp. mellifera, RNS. (receipt from the Tepeth tribe)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Karamoja of northern Uganda)
Vernacular name :
eregae (Ngakarimojong)
Acacia nilotica (L.) Del. subsp. subaldta (Vatke) Brenan :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Del. subsp. subaldta (Vatke) Brenan
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference VH 3k
Author(s) :
Heine, B. & C. König
Title :
Plant concepts and plant use .An ethnobotanical survey of the semi-arid and arid lands of East Africa.Part 2: Plants of the So (Uganda).142 p., Band 7 (1988)
Kolner Beiträge zur Entwicklungsländerforschung / Cologne Development StudiesVerlag breitenbach Publishers, Saarbrücken, Fort Lauderdale
Symptoms :
V(001), V(004), V(006), V(037), V(051), V(055), V(104), V(135)
Recipes :
V(001), eye disease, apply the liquid to eye
V(004), open wounds, apply the liquid to wound
V(104), stomach-ache, swollen belly, ONS., RNS
V(135), digestion, chew bark or soak bark in water and drink
V(055), emetic and V(006), laxative, ONS, RNS.
V(037) cough, V(051) fever, V(051) paludism,, chew bark or soak bark in water and drink
V(004), open wounds, apply the liquid to wound
V(104), stomach-ache, swollen belly, ONS., RNS
V(135), digestion, chew bark or soak bark in water and drink
V(055), emetic and V(006), laxative, ONS, RNS.
V(037) cough, V(051) fever, V(051) paludism,, chew bark or soak bark in water and drink
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (So)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia scorpioides (L.) W.F. Wight
Reference HT 41
Author(s) :
Tabuti, J. RS, C. B. Kukunda, D. Kaweesi, O. MJ. Kasib
Title :
Herbal medicine use in the districts of Nakapiripirit, Pallisa, Kanungu, and Mukono in Uganda
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:35 ( 2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-35.pdf
Symptoms :
H(001), H(037)
Recipes :
H(001, 1) eye diseases,H(037, 4) cough, leaves are the most commonly used plant organ, roots and stems are also used, the medicines are mostly prepared as water extracts or as decoction and administered orally
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (districts of Nakapiripirit, Pallisa, Kanungu & Mukono)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference VG 25
Author(s) :
Gradé, J.T., J. R.S. Tabuti, P.Van Damme
Title :
Ethnoveterinary knowledge in pastoral Karamoja, Uganda
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 122, pp. 273–293 (2009)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874109000233
Symptoms :
V(037), V(095)
Recipes :
Vb(037) pneumonia (awala), H2O extract of barks of Acacia nilotica, RNS. (receipt from the Tepeth tribe)
Vb(095) fodder (akimuj ngibarern), fruit and leaves (receipt from the Bokora tribe)
Vb(095) fodder (akimuj ngibarern), fruit and leaves (receipt from the Bokora tribe)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Karamoja of northern Uganda)
Vernacular name :
ekapeliman (Ngakarimojong)
Acacia nubica Benth. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nubica Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia oerforta (Forssk.) Schweinf.
Reference HH 3k
Author(s) :
Heine, B. & C. König
Title :
Plant concepts and plant use .An ethnobotanical survey of the semi-arid and arid lands of East Africa.Part 2: Plants of the So (Uganda).142 p., Band 7 (1988)
Kolner Beiträge zur Entwicklungsländerforschung / Cologne Development StudiesVerlag breitenbach Publishers, Saarbrücken, Fort Lauderdale
Symptoms :
H(091)
Recipes :
H(091), body pain, soak the root in water, VO. (Laughlin & AIlgeier 1979); general health, (1) drink a decoction prepared from the bark or (2) tie strings ,of the hark around extremities or wash the body with the bark
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (So)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference VG 25
Author(s) :
Gradé, J.T., J. R.S. Tabuti, P.Van Damme
Title :
Ethnoveterinary knowledge in pastoral Karamoja, Uganda
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 122, pp. 273–293 (2009)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874109000233
Symptoms :
V(037), V(046), V(054)
Recipes :
Vb(037) pneumonia (awala), H2O extract of barks of Acacia oerfota, RNS. (receipt from the Tepeth tribe)
Vb(046) rindpest (loleleo), H2O extract of barks, RNS. (receipt from the Bokora tribe)
Vb(054) trypanosomiases, edit, H2O extract of roots, RNS. (receipt from the Bokora tribe)
Vb(046) rindpest (loleleo), H2O extract of barks, RNS. (receipt from the Bokora tribe)
Vb(054) trypanosomiases, edit, H2O extract of roots, RNS. (receipt from the Bokora tribe)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Karamoja of northern Uganda)
Vernacular name :
epetet (Ngakarimojong)
Acacia polyacantha Willd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia polyacantha Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HT 35
Author(s) :
Tabuti, J.R.S., C. B. Kukunda, P. J. Waako
Title :
Medicinal plants used by traditional medicine practitioners in the treatment of tuberculosis and related ailments in Uganda
Journal of Ethnopharmacology , Volume127, pp. 130–136 (2010)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19799983
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037, 1) stem barks of Acacia polyacantha, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (districts of Kamuli, Nakapiripirit and Kisoro)
Vernacular name :
egirigirioi
Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia senegal (L.) Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa senegal L.
Reference HT 28
Author(s) :
Tabuti, J.R.S., K.A. Lye, S.S. Dhillion
Title :
Traditional herbal drugs of Bulamogi, Uganda: plants, use and administration.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 88, pp. 19-44 (2003)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874103001612
Symptoms :
H(018), H(201)
Recipes :
H(018) migraine, roots in scarifications + to smoke
H(201) garden protection, plants of Acacia senegal around the garden
H(201) to stop robbers of cows, to plant roots of Acacia senegal around the kraal
H(201) remove spells, roots powder in scarifications
H(201) garden protection, plants of Acacia senegal around the garden
H(201) to stop robbers of cows, to plant roots of Acacia senegal around the kraal
H(201) remove spells, roots powder in scarifications
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda, Bulamogi country
Vernacular name :
katasubwa
Reference VA 42
Author(s) :
Atagal , G.
Title :
The role of medicinal plants in treatment of cattle diseases in Serere district (Ouganda)
Research dissertation submitted to the faculty of agriculture and animal science of Busitema University . June 2012
Symptoms :
V(001), V(004), V(010), V(014), V(035), V(117), V(181)
Recipes :
Vb(001) cataracts, Vb(004) wound, Vb(010) foot and mouth disease, Vb(014) lumpy skin disease, Vb(035) east coast fever, Vb(117) anaplasmosis, Vb(181) navel infection. Pound a handful of roots (250g),300g of Acacia senegal strained for navel drops, add 1liter of water, boil to remain ½liter. . VO. and topical
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ouganda (Serere district)
Vernacular name :
ekodokodoi (local name)
Reference VG 25
Author(s) :
Gradé, J.T., J. R.S. Tabuti, P.Van Damme
Title :
Ethnoveterinary knowledge in pastoral Karamoja, Uganda
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 122, pp. 273–293 (2009)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874109000233
Symptoms :
V(022), V(027y), V(095)
Recipes :
Vb(022) delivery pain (asiyec), H2O extract of barks of Acacia senegal, RNS. (receipt from the Bokora tribe)
Vb(027y) post partum pain (akiyec), H2O extract of barks and roots, RNS., (receipt from the Bokora and Matheniko and Pian tribes)
Vb(095) fodder (akimuj ngibaren), fruits and leaves
Vb(027y) post partum pain (akiyec), H2O extract of barks and roots, RNS., (receipt from the Bokora and Matheniko and Pian tribes)
Vb(095) fodder (akimuj ngibaren), fruits and leaves
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Karamoja of northern Uganda)
Vernacular name :
ekodiokodoi (Ngakarimojong)
Acacia seyal Del. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia seyal Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 64
Author(s) :
Anywar, G., H. Oryem-Origa & M. K. Mugisha
Title :
Wild Plants Used as Nutraceuticals from Nebbi District, Uganda
European Journal of Medicinal Plants 4 (6): 641-660, 2014
Symptoms :
H(095), H(145)
Recipes :
H(095) Seed of Acacia seyal eaten as snack
as medicine for H(145) prolapsed rectum, roots in decoction (mentionned 7 times)
as medicine for H(145) prolapsed rectum, roots in decoction (mentionned 7 times)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Nebbi Distric)
Vernacular name :
lalwilwi / katuka (Alur)
Reference VG 25
Author(s) :
Gradé, J.T., J. R.S. Tabuti, P.Van Damme
Title :
Ethnoveterinary knowledge in pastoral Karamoja, Uganda
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 122, pp. 273–293 (2009)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874109000233
Symptoms :
V(008), V(014)
Recipes :
Vb(008) diarrhoea (akurut), H2O extract of roots of Acacia seyal, RNS. (receipt from the Bokora tribe)
Vb(014) lumpy skin disease (lonaru), H2O extract of barks and leaves, RNS. (receipt from the Pian tribe)
Vb(014) lumpy skin disease (lonaru), H2O extract of barks and leaves, RNS. (receipt from the Pian tribe)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Karamoja of northern Uganda)
Vernacular name :
eyelel (Ngakarimojong)
Acacia seyal Del. var. fistula (Schweinf.) Oliv. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia seyal Del. var. fistula (Schweinf.) Oliv.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HH 3k
Author(s) :
Heine, B. & C. König
Title :
Plant concepts and plant use .An ethnobotanical survey of the semi-arid and arid lands of East Africa.Part 2: Plants of the So (Uganda).142 p., Band 7 (1988)
Kolner Beiträge zur Entwicklungsländerforschung / Cologne Development StudiesVerlag breitenbach Publishers, Saarbrücken, Fort Lauderdale
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(006), H(008), H(037), H(051), H(055), H(104), H(135)
Recipes :
H(001), eye disease, H(004), open wounds, apply the liquid to eye or wound, respectivelyH(008),diarrhoea, ONS., RNS.
H(104) stomach-ache, swollen belly, ONS., RNS.
H(135), digestion, chew bark or soak bark in water and drink VO.
H(055), emet and H(006) laxative, ONS., RNS.
H(037) cough, H(051) fever, H(051) paludism, paludism, chew bark or soak bark in water and drink VO.
H(104), stomach-ache; boil bark, drink cold
H(104) stomach-ache, swollen belly, ONS., RNS.
H(135), digestion, chew bark or soak bark in water and drink VO.
H(055), emet and H(006) laxative, ONS., RNS.
H(037) cough, H(051) fever, H(051) paludism, paludism, chew bark or soak bark in water and drink VO.
H(104), stomach-ache; boil bark, drink cold
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (So)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HT 28
Author(s) :
Tabuti, J.R.S., K.A. Lye, S.S. Dhillion
Title :
Traditional herbal drugs of Bulamogi, Uganda: plants, use and administration.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 88, pp. 19-44 (2003)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874103001612
Symptoms :
H(020), H(068)
Recipes :
H(020) snake, roots of Acacia seyal, RNS.
H(068) amoebiasis, infusion of roots or barks, VO. + bath
H(068) amoebiasis, infusion of roots or barks, VO. + bath
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda, Bulamogi country
Vernacular name :
mufuhanduzi, muwela manyo
Reference VT 24
Author(s) :
Tabuti John R. S., Shivcharn S. Dhillion & Kaare A. Lye
Title :
Ethnoveterinary medicines for cattle (Bos indicus) in Bulamogi county, Uganda: plant species and mode of use.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 88, pp. 279-286 (2003)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874103002654
Symptoms :
V(035)
Recipes :
Vb(035) east coast fever, roots of Carissa edulis, Acacia seyal, infusion, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Bulamogi county)
Vernacular name :
mufuwanduzi
Acacia siberiana (DC.) Kyal. & Boatwr. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia siberiana (DC.) Kyal. & Boatwr.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HT 46
Author(s) :
Tugume P., E. K. Kakudidi, M. Buyinza, J. Namaalwa, M. Kamatenesi, P. Mucunguzi, J. Kalema
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plant species used by communities around Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:5 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(108), H(157)
Recipes :
H(108) sinuses, barks decoction of Acacia siberiana, VO.
H(157) convulsions in children, herbal bathe
H(157) convulsions in children, herbal bathe
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Mabira Central Forest Reserve)
Vernacular name :
muwawa (Luganda)