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Official name :
Podocarpus falcatus (Thunb.) R. Br. ex Mirbel
Family :
Podocarpaceae
14 reference(s) related to this plant
Reference HA 55
Author(s) :
Avigdor, E., H Wohlmuth, Z. Asfaw, T. Awas
Title :
The current status of knowledge of herbal medicine and medicinal plants in Fiche, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 10:38 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/38
Symptoms :
H(126)
Recipes :
H(126)) hepatitis, Podocorpus falcatus, Sida massoika, Rumex nervosus, Thalictrum rhynchocarpum, Rhamnus prinoides, topical application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (City of Fiche, Oromia region)
Vernacular name :
zegba azs (Amharic)
Reference HK 52
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J. O.
Title :
Some common african herbal remedies for skin diseases: with special reference to Kenya
Medicinal and poisonous plants of the tropics.
Proceedings of symposium of the 14th International botanical congress, Berlin, 24 july - 1 august 1987, 44-69, (1987)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(014)
Recipes :
H(013) rash,H(014) dermatitis, itch, bark of Podocarpus falcatus decoction used for bathing and some drunk.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya
Vernacular name :
benet tugen, elgy, (Marakwet), musengera (Kikuyu)
Reference HK 78
Author(s) :
Kidane, L. , G, Gebremedhin & T, Beyene
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Ganta Afeshum District, Eastern Zone of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine,14:64 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0266-z
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013), black spot on face (madyat), fresh root of Podocarpus falcatus is crushed, mixed with butter and smear.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Eastern Zone of Tigray
Vernacular name :
zgba (Tigrigna)
Reference HL 15
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, H. Yineger
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Mana Angetu District, southeastern Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , Volume 4 : 10 (2008)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/4/1/10
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Symptoms :
H(078), H(104)
Recipes :
H(078) cancer (naqarssa), dried roots of Podocarpus falcatus, crush and pound
H(104) womb disorder (lo'o) , fresh roots of Podocarpus falcatus, crush boil and VO.
H(104) womb disorder (lo'o) , fresh roots of Podocarpus falcatus, crush boil and VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southeastern Ethiopia (Mana Angetu District)
Vernacular name :
birbirsa (Afaan Oromo)
Reference HL 24
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa, P. Van Damme
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used for human ailments in Ankober District, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:63 ( 2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/63
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Symptoms :
H(012), H(201)
Recipes :
H(012) bone fracture, fresh roots of Podocarpus falcatus, grind, paste the crushed part and tie
H(201) evil spirit, dried roots, crush, heat/ burn or boil the part and inhale its smoke or steam
H(201) evil spirit, dried roots, crush, heat/ burn or boil the part and inhale its smoke or steam
Region :
East Africa
Country :
North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
zigba (Amharic)
Reference HM 41
Author(s) :
Mesfin, F., S. Demisse1, T. Teklehaymanot
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Wonago Woreda, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:28 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-28 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) febrile illness, fresh / dry root powder of Podocarpus falcatus mixed with H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (region of Wonago Woreda)
Vernacular name :
zigbo (Gedeoffa)
Reference HN 26
Author(s) :
Nanyingi, M. O., J. M Mbaria, A. L. Lanyasunya, C. G. Wagate, K. B Koros, H. F Kaburia, R. W Munenge & W. O Ogara
Title :
Ethnopharmacological survey of Samburu District, Kenya.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 4:14 (2008)
Symptoms :
H(046)
Recipes :
H(046) measles, leaves of Podocarpus falcatus, hot decoction, fumigation, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Samburu district)
Vernacular name :
masanduku (Samburu)
Reference HT 33
Author(s) :
Tilahun Teklehaymanot
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of knowledge and medicinal plants use by the people in Dek Island in Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume124, pp 69–78, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(078)
Recipes :
H(078) cancer (neqersa), powdered dry root of Podocarpus falcatus mixed with water is taken orally and applied topically at site of illness
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Northwest, Dek Island in lake Tana )
Vernacular name :
bribira (Amharic)
Reference HT 51
Author(s) :
Tuasha N. , B. Petros, Z. Asfaw
Title :
Medicinal plants used by traditional healers to treat malignancies and other human ailments in Dalle District, Sidama Zone, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 14:15 , (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0213-z
Symptoms :
H(006) + H(104), H(068), H(126)
Recipes :
H(006) + H(104) gastritis , H(068) amoebiasis, oozing liquid from the stem is mixed with cold water and is drunk
H(126) jaundice (Magarto), the shoot is boiled, and one cup is drunk;
H(126) jaundice (Magarto), the shoot is boiled, and one cup is drunk;
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Dalle District)
Vernacular name :
dagucho (Sidamuafoo)
Reference VD 17
Author(s) :
Dold, A.P. & M.L. Cocks
Title :
Traditional veterinary medicine in the Alice district of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.
South African Journal of Science 97 , 375–379. (2001)
Symptoms :
Recipes :
Vcanis(000) leaf decoction is used to treat distemper in dogs (umzananda)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Alice district)
Vernacular name :
ukhoba
Reference VH 15
Author(s) :
Hutchings A., Lewis G. and Cunningham A
Title :
Zulu Medicinal Plants: An Inventory (Paperback).
University of Natal Press. Pietermeritzburg. (1996) From reference VD 17, HP 50, VM 18
Symptoms :
V(201)
Recipes :
Vb(201) the plant, used as a charm in cattle kraals to prevent cattle from straying, has been recorded in KwaZulu-Natal
(registered from reference VD 17).
(registered from reference VD 17).
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Alice district)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference VL 21
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa, P. Van Damme
Title :
Ethnoveterinary plants of Ankober District, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:21 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/21
Symptoms :
V(014)
Recipes :
Vb(014) ringworm, Vb(014) mange, fresh stem bark of Podocarpus falcatus, grind and cover surface of diseased parts with the powder;
Region :
East Africa
Country :
North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
zigba (Amharic)
Reference VM 05
Author(s) :
Mbarubukeye, S.
Title :
La médecine vétérinaire traditionnelle: rapport du 1er atelier des guérisseurs traditionnels du bétail au Rwanda.
Éditions: ISAR/LVNR - IRST/CURPHAMETRA - MINAGRI, 89 p., (1992)
Symptoms :
V(016)
Recipes :
Vb(016), ONS., RNS.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Rwanda
Vernacular name :
umuhulizi
Reference VW 08
Author(s) :
Wanzala, W., W. Takken, W. R. Mukabana, A. O. Pala & A. Hassanali
Title :
Ethnoknowledge of Bukusu community on livestock tick prevention and control in Bungoma district, western Kenya
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 140, 298– 324 (2012)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874112000347
Symptoms :
V(039)
Recipes :
Vb(039) against livestock ticks, leaf, root, bark of Podocarpus falcatus, applied on the animal’s body surface
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Kenya (Bungoma district)
Vernacular name :
kumutarakwa