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Author(s) :
Ajibesin, K.ola K., Benjamin.E. Ekpo, Danladi N. Bala, Etienne E. Essien, Saburi A. Adesanya
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 115, pp. 387-408, (2008)
Reference HA 38 has information about 51 plants :
Abrus precatorius L.
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) skin disease, juice of crushed leaves of Abrus precatorius, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
nneminua (Ibibio)
Achyranthes aspera L.
Official name :
Achyranthes aspera L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Achyranthes annua Dinter
,
Achyranthes indica (L.) Mill.
,
Achyranthes aspera L. var. sicula
,
Achyranthes obovata Peter.
Symptoms :
H(008), H(013)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, H(008) dysentery,H(013) ulcer, decoction of leaves of Achyranthes aspera, VO., 3 X / day during 7 days
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
udok mbiok, udok mbiet (Ibibio)
Adansonia digitata L.
Official name :
Adansonia digitata L.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Synonyms :
Adansonia sphaerocarpa A.Chev.
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction of leaves of Adansonia digitata, VO., 3 X / day till recovery
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
baobab (Ibibio)
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum.
Official name :
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) cough,H(037) chest pain, fruit of Aframomum melegueta, chewed + sometimes with fruits of Garcinia cola
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
ntenibok (Ibibio)
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg.
Official name :
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Alchornea cordata Benth.
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) skin disease, leaves of Alchornea cordifolia crushed in H2O, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
mbom (Ibibio)
Allium cepa L.
Official name :
Allium cepa L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Symptoms :
H(068), H(104), H(113), H(157)
Recipes :
H(068, 118) vermifuge, H(113, ) rheumatism, H(104, 175) stomach upset , VO. 2 bulbs
H(157) convulsion, crushed bulb of Allium cepa, application on the face
H(157) convulsion, crushed bulb of Allium cepa, application on the face
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
ayim (Ibibio)
Allium sativum L.
Official name :
Allium sativum L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Symptoms :
H(104), H(151), H(171), H(201)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ache, H(151) hypertension, H(171) diabetes, H(201) general debility, cloves of Allium sativum, eaten 2 cloves / day
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
etebe owoinu(Ibibio)
Alstonia boonei De Wild
Official name :
Alstonia boonei De Wild
Family :
Apocynaceae
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism,leaves and roots of Alstonia boonei, decoction, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
ukpo (Ibibio)
Anacardium occidentale L.
Official name :
Anacardium occidentale L.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction of barks of Anacardium occidentale, VO., 2 X / day till recovery
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
cashew (Ibibio)
Anchomanes difformis (Bl.) Engl.
Official name :
Anchomanes difformis (Bl.) Engl.
Family :
Araceae
Symptoms :
H(004), H(094)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, sap from the crushed bulb of Anchomanes difformis, local application
H(094) haemorrhoid, sap from the crushed bulb of Anchomanes difformis, VO., 1 X / day before meal for 3 days
H(094) haemorrhoid, sap from the crushed bulb of Anchomanes difformis, VO., 1 X / day before meal for 3 days
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
nkokot (Ibibio)
Aspilia africana (Pers.) C.A. Adams
Official name :
Aspilia africana (Pers.) C.A. Adams
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Aspilia latifolia Oliv. & Hiern
Symptoms :
H(124)
Recipes :
H(124) bleeding, juice from crushed leaves of Aspilia africana, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
edemeron (Ibibio)
Borreria verticillata (L.) G. F. W. Mey.
Official name :
Borreria verticillata (L.) G. F. W. Mey.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Synonyms :
Spermacoce verticillata L.
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) skin disease, juice of crushed leaves of Borreria verticillata, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
abia ikana (Ibibio)
Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.
Official name :
Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Cajanus indicus Spreng.
Symptoms :
H(143)
Recipes :
H(143) smallpox, seeds of Cajanus cajan, grounded, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
nkoti (Ibibio)
Carica papaya L.
Official name :
Carica papaya L.
Family :
Caricaceae
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171) diabetes, crushed leaves in H20 of Carica papaya, VO., 2 X / day
H(171) diabetes, crushed leaves in H20 of Carica papaya of Ocimum gratissimum, VO., 2 X / day
H(171) diabetes, crushed leaves in H20 of Carica papaya of Ocimum gratissimum, VO., 2 X / day
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
udia edi, popo, ukpod (Ibibio)
Cassia alata L.
Official name :
Cassia alata L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Senna alata (L.) Roxb.
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) skin disease, powder of leaves of Cassia alata, local application
H(014) skin disease, decoction of powder of leaves of Cassia alata, VO., 2 X / day during 5 days
H(014) skin disease, decoction of powder of leaves of Cassia alata, VO., 2 X / day during 5 days
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
ndaya okon (Ibibio)
Cassia tora L.
Official name :
Cassia tora L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Cassia obtusifolia L.
,
Senna obtusifolia (L.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) skin disease, powder of leaves of Cassia tora, local application
H(014) skin disease, decoction of powder of leaves of Cassia tora, VO., 2 X / day during 5 days
H(014) skin disease, decoction of powder of leaves of Cassia tora, VO., 2 X / day during 5 days
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
ndaya okon (Ibibio)
Cissus quadrangularis L.
Official name :
Cissus quadrangularis L.
Family :
Vitaceae
Synonyms :
Vitis quadrangularis (L.) Wall. ex Wight & Arn.
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) skin diseases, crushed fresh stems of Cissus quadrangularis, juice in local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
oboro-uduk (Ibibio)
Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle
Official name :
Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle
Family :
Rutaceae
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ache, juice of fruit of Citrus aurantiifolia, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
mkpiri osokoro (Ibibio)
Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f.
Official name :
Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f.
Family :
Rutaceae
Synonyms :
Citrus limonum Risso
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, juice of fruit of Citrus limon, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
lemon (Ibibio)
Clausena anisata (Willd.) Hook. f. ex Benth.
Official name :
Clausena anisata (Willd.) Hook. f. ex Benth.
Family :
Rutaceae
Symptoms :
H(046)
Recipes :
H(046) measles, decoction of stem bark of Clausena anisata, VO., 4 X / day during 2 weeks
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
mbiet ekpense (Ibibio)
Cola acuminata (P. Beauv.) Schott & Endl.
Official name :
Cola acuminata (P. Beauv.) Schott & Endl.
Family :
Sterculiaceae
Synonyms :
Sterculia acuminata P. Beauv.
Symptoms :
H(137)
Recipes :
H(137) putrid sores, powder of cotyledons of Cola acuminata, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
ibon (Ibibio)
Combretum micranthum G. Don
Official name :
Combretum micranthum G. Don
Family :
Combretaceae
Synonyms :
Combretum raimbaultii Heck.
,
Combretum altum Perr.
Symptoms :
H(078)
Recipes :
H(078) cancer, infusion of roots of Combretum micranthum, VO., 2 X / day
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
asaka (Ibibio)
Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf
Official name :
Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf
Family :
Poaceae
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction of leaves of Cymbopogon citratus, VO., 3 X / day during 5 days
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
ebana, myayaha (Ibibio)
Dracaena arborea (Willd.) Link
Official name :
Dracaena arborea (Willd.) Link
Family :
Dracaenaceae
Symptoms :
H(013), H(100), H(111)
Recipes :
H(013) boils, H(111) burns, juice from squezed leaves of Dracaena arborea, local application
H(100) gonorrhoea, maceration of crushed roots of Dracaena arborea in gin or soda water, VO., 3 X / day during 2 weeks
H(100) gonorrhoea, maceration of crushed roots of Dracaena arborea in gin or soda water, VO., 3 X / day during 2 weeks
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
okono (Ibibio)
Elaeis guineensis Jacq.
Official name :
Elaeis guineensis Jacq.
Family :
Palmae
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) boils, pericarp of palm fruit of Elaeis guineensis, peeled, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
eyop (Ibibio)
Euphorbia hirta L.
Official name :
Euphorbia hirta L.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Euphorbia pilulifera var. procumbens Boiss.
,
Euphorbia hirta var. procumbens Br.
,
Chamaesyce hirta (L.) Millsp.
Symptoms :
H(082)
Recipes :
H(082) asthma, decoction of the whole plant of Euphorbia hirta, VO. as frequently as possible
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
etinkene ekpo(Ibibio)
Heliotropium indicum L.
Official name :
Heliotropium indicum L.
Family :
Boraginaceae
Symptoms :
H(013), H(118)
Recipes :
H(013) boils, H(118) sore throat, decoction of crushed leaves of Heliotropium indicum, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
otukeyin, eka esin ono, edisimon (Ibibio)
Ipomoea involucrata P. Beauv.
Official name :
Ipomoea involucrata P. Beauv.
Family :
Convolvulaceae
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) mental illness, decoction of roots of Ipomoea involucrata, VO., 3 X / day during 2 weeks
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
mkpafiafian (Ibibio)
Jatropha curcas L.
Official name :
Jatropha curcas L.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Symptoms :
H(006), H(014)
Recipes :
H(006) laxative,H(014) skin disease, crushed seeds of Jatropha curcas to express oil, VO. 3 teaspoon once
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
eto-oko obio nsit (Ibibio)
Lonchocarpus cyanescens (Schumach. & Thonn.) Benth.
Official name :
Lonchocarpus cyanescens (Schumach. & Thonn.) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) boils, H(113, 137) yaw, decoction of roots of Lonchocarpus cyanescens, 2 X / day during 3 days
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
awa (Ibibio)
Mangifera indica L.
Official name :
Mangifera indica L.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Symptoms :
H(151)
Recipes :
H(151) hypertension, decoction of leaves of Mangifera indica, VO., 2 X / day for 3 days
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
mango (Ibibio)
Manihot esculenta Crantz
Official name :
Manihot esculenta Crantz
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Manihot utilissima Pohl
Symptoms :
H(001), H(014)
Recipes :
H(001) conjunctivitis, crushed stems of Manihot esculenta to liberate sap, local application 2 to 2 drops once
H(014) skin disease, crushed leaves of Manihot esculenta to liberate sap, local application
H(014) skin disease, crushed leaves of Manihot esculenta to liberate sap, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
iwa (Ibibio)
Melanthera scandens (Schumach. & Thonn.) Roberty
Official name :
Melanthera scandens (Schumach. & Thonn.) Roberty
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(026)
Recipes :
H(026, 76) dysmenorrhoea, leaves of Melanthera scandens, crushed in H2O, VO., 2 X / day during 3 days
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
ayara edemeron (Ibibio)
Musa ×paradisiaca L.
Official name :
Musa ×paradisiaca L.
Family :
Musaceae
Synonyms :
Musa ×sapientum L.
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) ulcer, decoction of leaves of Musa sapientum, VO., 3 X / day during 2 days
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
mboro (Ibibio)
Musa ×paradisiaca L.
Official name :
Musa ×paradisiaca L.
Family :
Musaceae
Synonyms :
Musa ×sapientum L.
Symptoms :
H(046)
Recipes :
H(046) measles, decayed stems of Musa paradisiaca + leaves of Talinum triangulare, mixed with local chalk to made a paste, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
ukom, mbrenyon (Ibibio)
Nauclea latifolia Sm.
Official name :
Nauclea latifolia Sm.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Synonyms :
Sarcocephalus russeggeri Schweinf.
,
Sarcocephalus latifolius (Smith) Bruce
,
Sarcocephalus esculentus Afzel. ex Sabine
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction or infusion or macerated roots of Nauclea latifolia, VO., 3 X / day during 5 days
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
mbom-mbon, mbon-ibon(Ibibio)
Newbouldia laevis (P.Beauv.) Seemann ex Bureau
Official name :
Newbouldia laevis (P.Beauv.) Seemann ex Bureau
Family :
Bignoniaceae
Symptoms :
H(013), H(026)
Recipes :
H(013) boils, stem bark of Newbouldia laevis, boiled in sugarcane juice, VO., 3 X / day during 5 to 7 days
H(026, 138) dysmenorrhoea, leaves decoction, VO.
H(026, 138) dysmenorrhoea, leaves decoction, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
iyumo, oboti (Ibibio)
Ocimum gratissimum L.
Official name :
Ocimum gratissimum L.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Symptoms :
H(094), H(104), H(171)
Recipes :
H(094) haemorrhoid, infusion of macerated leaves of Ocimum gratissimum, internal use, 3 X / day during 5 days
H(104) stomach ache, infusion of macerated leaves of Ocimum gratissimum, VO.
H(171) diabetes, leaves of Vernonia amygdalina of Ocimum gratissimum, boiled in H2O or cooked in soup, VO., 3 X / day
H(171) diabetes, crushed leaves in H20 of Carica papaya of Ocimum gratissimum, VO., 2 X / day
H(104) stomach ache, infusion of macerated leaves of Ocimum gratissimum, VO.
H(171) diabetes, leaves of Vernonia amygdalina of Ocimum gratissimum, boiled in H2O or cooked in soup, VO., 3 X / day
H(171) diabetes, crushed leaves in H20 of Carica papaya of Ocimum gratissimum, VO., 2 X / day
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
nton (Ibibio)
Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth.
Official name :
Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(103), H(151)
Recipes :
H(103) tooth ache, roots of Pentaclethra macrophylla cooked as soup, chewed
H(151, 84) hypertension, seeds of Pentaclethra, VO.
H(151, 84) hypertension, seeds of Pentaclethra, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
ukana (Ibibio)
Persea americana Mill.
Official name :
Persea americana Mill.
Family :
Lauraceae
Symptoms :
H(151)
Recipes :
H(151) hypertension, powder of seeds of Persea americana, mixed in pap, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
eben mbakara (Ibibio)
Phyllanthus amarus Schumach. & Thonn.
Official name :
Phyllanthus amarus Schumach. & Thonn.
Family :
Phyllanthaceae
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, decoction of leaves of Phyllanthus amarus, VO.4 X / day during 5 days
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
oyomokiso, aman keeden (Ibibio)
Rauvolfia vomitoria Afzel.
Official name :
Rauvolfia vomitoria Afzel.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) mental illness, decoction of roots of Rauvolfia vomitoria, VO., 2 X / day
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
ekiko (Ibibio)
Ricinus communis L.
Official name :
Ricinus communis L.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Symptoms :
H(006), H(068)
Recipes :
H(006) laxative, H(068) vermifuge, chewing seeds of Ricinus communis (? -toxic)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
eto kasto, etoadan ukebbe (Ibibio)
Saccharum officinarum L.
Official name :
Saccharum officinarum L.
Family :
Poaceae
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, stems of Saccharum officinarum boiled with palm wine, VO., 4 X / day during 7 days
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
mboko (Ibibio)
Sida acuta Burm. f.
Official name :
Sida acuta Burm. f.
Family :
Malvaceae
Synonyms :
Sida carpinifolia L.f.
,
Sida stipulata Cav.
Symptoms :
H(008), H(113)
Recipes :
H(008) cholera, roots of Sida acuta, decoction or infusion or maceration in H2O, VO., 3 X / day till recovery
H(113, 472) whitlow, crushed leaves of Sida acuta, local application
H(113, 472) whitlow, crushed leaves of Sida acuta, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
akanawan-indipeke-isoro(Ibibio)
Spondias mombin L.
Official name :
Spondias mombin L.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Synonyms :
Spondias lutea L.
Symptoms :
H(008), H(094)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, leaves of Spondias mombin, squeezed in H2O, VO., 3 X / day during 7 days
H(094, 420) haemorrhoid, powder of roots barks of Spondiasmixed with lime for 1O min., VO., 3 X / day during 5 days
H(094, 420) haemorrhoid, powder of roots barks of Spondiasmixed with lime for 1O min., VO., 3 X / day during 5 days
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
nsukakara (Ibibio)
Symphonia globulifera L. f.
Official name :
Symphonia globulifera L. f.
Family :
Clusiaceae
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014, 84) skin disease (cancer), leaves decoction of Symphonia globulifera, VO. 3 X / day during 7 days
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
efiat ndua (Ibibio)
Tetrapleura tetraptera (Schumach. & Thonn.) Taub.
Official name :
Tetrapleura tetraptera (Schumach. & Thonn.) Taub.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(001)
Recipes :
H(001) cojunctivitis,H(014) skin disease, fruits of Tetrapleura tetraptera boiled in H2O to express oil, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
uyayak (Ibibio)
Tridax procumbens L.
Official name :
Tridax procumbens L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) skin disease, decoction of leaves of Tridax procumbens, VO., 3 X / day during 7 days
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
ayara utimense (Ibibio)
Vernonia amygdalina Delile
Official name :
Vernonia amygdalina Delile
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Vernonia senegalensis A. Chev.
,
Gymnanthemum amygdalinum (Delile) Sch. Bip. Ex Walp.
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171) diabetes, leaves of Vernonia amygdalina of Ocimum gratissimum, boiled in H2O or cooked in soup, VO., 3 X / day
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
etidod (Ibibio)
Zingiber officinale Roscoe
Official name :
Zingiber officinale Roscoe
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Symptoms :
H(037), H(097y), H(104)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, H(097y) catarrh, H(104) stomach ache , rhizome of Zingiber officinale, chewed
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
ginger (Ibibio)