Author(s) :
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Title :
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/JournalsSup/images/Sample/AJPSB_5%28SI1%2969-74o.pdf
Symptoms :
H(171), H(191)
Recipes :
H(191) blood cleansing, root of Cassia abbreviata is ground into a powder, mixed with water and used to wash '’dirty’’ blood. ‘’Dirty’’ blood refers to a situation like during miscarriages. A person that has miscarried is said to have dirty blood and so ought to be cleaned hence the use of this medicine.
H(171) treat diabetes, same receipt
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana (village de Gaborone)
Vernacular name :
monepenepe (Setswana), long-tail cassia (English)
