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Author(s) :
Inngjerdingen K., C. S. Nergård, D. Diallo, P. P. Mounkoro, B. Paulsen
Title :
An ethnopharmacological survey of plants used for wound healing in Dogonland, Mali, West Africa
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 92, 233–244 (2004)
doi:10.1016/j.jep.2004.02.021
Reference HI 15 has information about 75 plants :
Acacia albida Del.
Official name :
Acacia albida Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev.
Symptoms :
H(056)
Recipes :
H(056) prevents Guinea worm “Yoro”.The seeds of fruit (1-year-old) of Faidherbia albida are eaten (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali (Dogonland)
Vernacular name :
sènginii "donno soo" (Bandiagara)
Acacia nilotica var. adansonii (Guill. & Perr.) Kuntze
Official name :
Acacia nilotica var. adansonii (Guill. & Perr.) Kuntze
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Del. subsp. adstringens (Schumm. & Thonn.) Roberty
,
Acacia adansonii Guill. & Perr.
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013)
Recipes :
H(004) new wounds “baarum”. Leaves or fruits of Acacia nilotica subsp. adansonii . Juice from the leaves or a powder of dried fruits is applied (information colected in the village of Natanga)
H(004) old wounds “danna-wagaa” or "mii-pein”. A powder of dried fruit is applied (information colected in the village of Kokodjougou)
H(004) open wounds “nadonyu". A powder of dried fruit is applied(information colected in the village of Natanga)
H(004) new wounds “baarum”. A powder of fruit mixed with water is used as a wash. A powder is applied (information colected in the village of Ningari)
H(004) all kinds of wounds. A decoction of stem bark is used as a wash (information colected in the village of Boro)
H(004) genetial wounds “sopise”. A decoction of root bark is drunk and used as a bath (information colected in the village of Ibi)
H(013) boils “agnumiirun”. A powder of roots is applied (information colected in the village of Ibi)
H(004) old wounds “danna-wagaa” or "mii-pein”. A powder of dried fruit is applied (information colected in the village of Kokodjougou)
H(004) open wounds “nadonyu". A powder of dried fruit is applied(information colected in the village of Natanga)
H(004) new wounds “baarum”. A powder of fruit mixed with water is used as a wash. A powder is applied (information colected in the village of Ningari)
H(004) all kinds of wounds. A decoction of stem bark is used as a wash (information colected in the village of Boro)
H(004) genetial wounds “sopise”. A decoction of root bark is drunk and used as a bath (information colected in the village of Ibi)
H(013) boils “agnumiirun”. A powder of roots is applied (information colected in the village of Ibi)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali (Dogonland)
Vernacular name :
baala "dogulo soo" (Natanga), (Boro), baala "tommo soo" (Ningari), baara "toro soo" (Ibi)
Adansonia digitata L.
Official name :
Adansonia digitata L.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Synonyms :
Adansonia sphaerocarpa A.Chev.
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic wounds. A decoction is used as a wash (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
H(004) old wounds (>3 years) “Miin pin hu”. Stem bark of Adansonia digitata. A decoction is used as a wash (information colected in the village of Sokouro)
H(013) small boils “taltal”.stem bark. A powder is applied (information colected in the village of Oudougou)
H(013) many small inflammated boils “yaanga-yang”. Juice from fresh stem bark or powder of dried bark is applied. (information colected in the village of Tabakolo)
H(013) deep boils "taltal". Moss or lichen “Nyengegi” of Adansonia digitat in powder mixed with oil from seeds of Lannea microcarpa “Saa” applied (information colected in the village of Ningari)
H(004) old wounds (>3 years) “Miin pin hu”. Stem bark of Adansonia digitata. A decoction is used as a wash (information colected in the village of Sokouro)
H(013) small boils “taltal”.stem bark. A powder is applied (information colected in the village of Oudougou)
H(013) many small inflammated boils “yaanga-yang”. Juice from fresh stem bark or powder of dried bark is applied. (information colected in the village of Tabakolo)
H(013) deep boils "taltal". Moss or lichen “Nyengegi” of Adansonia digitat in powder mixed with oil from seeds of Lannea microcarpa “Saa” applied (information colected in the village of Ningari)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali (Dogonland)
Vernacular name :
oro "toro soo" (Bandiagara), oro "teng soo)" (Sokouro), (Tabakolo), oro "tommo soo" (Oudougou), (Ningari)
Ampelocissus grantii (Bak.) Planch.
Official name :
Ampelocissus grantii (Bak.) Planch.
Family :
Vitaceae
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) Old wounds (up to 2–3 years old). A powder of dry leaves of Ampelocissus grantii is applied (information colected in the village of Bodio)
H(004) Chronic wounds “menunpei” A powder of the tubercles is applied (information colected in the village of Tognon)
H(004) Chronic wounds “menunpei” A powder of the tubercles is applied (information colected in the village of Tognon)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali (Dogonland)
Vernacular name :
enèginnu-omulu "donno soo" (Bodio), omolosaa "donno soo (Tognon)
Annona senegalensis Pers.
Official name :
Annona senegalensis Pers.
Family :
Annonaceae
Synonyms :
Annona arenaria Thonn.
,
Annona chrysophylla Bojer
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) gastric ulcer and gastritis “binisugu butu” Roots and leaves of Annona senegalensis . A decoction is drunk and used as a bath (information colected in the village of Ama)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali (Dogonland)
Vernacular name :
jankoonno "tomoso" (Ama)
Anogeissus leiocarpa (DC.) Guill. & Perr.
Official name :
Anogeissus leiocarpa (DC.) Guill. & Perr.
Family :
Combretaceae
Synonyms :
Anogeissus schimperi Hochst. ex Hutch. & Dalziel
Symptoms :
H(111)
Recipes :
H(111) burns “Yaanhu”.A powder of leaves of Anogeissus leiocarpa mixed with water is applied (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali (Dogonland)
Vernacular name :
sigilu "toro soo)" (Bandiagara)
Arachis hypogaea L.
Official name :
Arachis hypogaea L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(013), H(014)
Recipes :
H(013), H(014) itching, small boils on head “kuukenhu” A powder of dried fruit of Guiera senegalensis. mixed with butter from oil of the seeds of Butyrospermum parkii “Mina”, Lannea microcarpa “puree” or Arachis hypogaea “elgele” and local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali (Dogonland)
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.
Official name :
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.
Family :
Meliaceae
Synonyms :
Melia azadirachta L.
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) all kinds of wounds.A decoction of dried or fresh leaves of Azadirachta indica is used as a wash and a powder is applied (information colected in the village of Anakanda)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali (Dogonland)
Vernacular name :
gonji "teng soo" (Anakanda)
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile
Official name :
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile
Family :
Zygophyllaceae
Synonyms :
Balanites gillettii Cufod.
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013), H(020)
Recipes :
H(004) old, infected wounds "gaana”. A mixture of ONS. Commiphora africana, Balanites aegyptica, sulfur and potash is applied (information colected in the village of Ireli)
H(013) Boils "taa" Protuberance.of Balanites aegyptica carbonised with Solanum incanum stem, mixed with water or butter of Butyrospermum parkii and applied (information colected in the village of Ibi)
H(020) snake bites “yireeminu”. Fruit of Terminalia macroptera mixed with fruit of Ficus sur + inner root bark of Balanites aegyptiaca and local application (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
H(013) Boils "taa" Protuberance.of Balanites aegyptica carbonised with Solanum incanum stem, mixed with water or butter of Butyrospermum parkii and applied (information colected in the village of Ibi)
H(020) snake bites “yireeminu”. Fruit of Terminalia macroptera mixed with fruit of Ficus sur + inner root bark of Balanites aegyptiaca and local application (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali (Dogonland)
Vernacular name :
monron "toro soo" (Ireli), (Ibi), monron "toro soo" (Ireli)
Bauhinia rufescens Lam.
Official name :
Bauhinia rufescens Lam.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Piliostigma rufescens (Lam.) Benth.
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) mycosis on the head of children “aramakaja”. A powder of leaves and fruit (dried).of Bauhinia rufescens is applied (information colected in the village of Tabakolo)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali (Dogonland)
Vernacular name :
séségéré "teng soo" (Tabakolo)
Blepharis linariifolia Pers.
Official name :
Blepharis linariifolia Pers.
Family :
Acanthaceae
Synonyms :
Blepharis hirta Hochst. ex Nees
Symptoms :
H(004), H(053)
Recipes :
H(004) All kinds of wounds. Aerial parts of Blepharis linariifolia. A decoction is used as a wash and powder of dried plant material is applied . (information colected in the village of Bodio)
H(053) otitis "sugulujim”, powder of seeds of Blepharis linariifolia mixed with oil from the seeds of Lannea microcarpa or Sesamum indicum is applied (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
H(053) otitis "sugulujim”, powder of seeds of Blepharis linariifolia mixed with oil from the seeds of Lannea microcarpa or Sesamum indicum is applied (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali (Dogonland)
Vernacular name :
yaanso (t` engu kaan) (Bodio), yawotanjomolo (tonmo soo) (Bandiagara)
Bombax costatum Pellegr. & Vuill.
Official name :
Bombax costatum Pellegr. & Vuill.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds. A powder of bark of Bombax costatum is applied (information colected in the village of Ama)
H(113) inflammation. Roots or stem bark. A decoction is used as a steam bath and drunk (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
H(113) inflammation. Roots or stem bark. A decoction is used as a steam bath and drunk (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali (Dogonland)
Vernacular name :
togole "tomoso" (Ama), togee "tommo soo" (Bandiagara)
Boscia senegalensis (Pers.) Lam. ex Poir.
Official name :
Boscia senegalensis (Pers.) Lam. ex Poir.
Family :
Capparaceae
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) internal wounds caused by Bilharzia “ngirkisé". A decoction of roots of Boscia senegalensis is used as a steam bath and drunk (information colected in the village of Ama)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali (Dogonland)
Vernacular name :
élél "tomoso (Ama)
Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Kurz
Official name :
Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Kurz
Family :
Crassulaceae
Synonyms :
Kalanchoe pinnata (Lam.) Pers.
Symptoms :
H(053)
Recipes :
H(053) otitis “sugulujin”. The juice of leaves of Bryophyllum pinnatum is applied (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali (Dogonland)
Vernacular name :
sugulujiinloo "donno soo" (Bandiagara)
Butyrospermum parkii (G. Don) Kotschy
Official name :
Butyrospermum parkii (G. Don) Kotschy
Family :
Sapotaceae
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013), H(014), H(020x), H(111), H(113)
Recipes :
H(004) Deep wounds, a type of new wounds “banrun”. Hot oil from the seeds of Butyrospermum parkii is applied (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
H(004) New wounds “bannu”.Stem of Cissus quadrangularis mixed with butter from Butyrospermum parkii, Lannea microcarpa or sesame oil, boiled, cooled and applied (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
H(004) old wounds “mirun pei” . Butter from the seeds of Butyrospermum parkii are mixed with cotton from Ceiba pentandra and applied (information colected in the village of Koundiala)
H(004) internal wounds “kélénunron”. Leaves and roots of Entada africana mixed with Gardenia sokotensis leaves and butter of the oil from the seeds of Butyrospermum parkii. A decoction is used as a steam bath and VO. (information colected in the village of Ama)
H(004) cracks on the feet “monno-koju”. A powder of bark (trunk, dried) of Khaya senegalensis. mixed with butter from Butyrospermum parkii to a paste is applied (information colected in the village of Bodio)
H(013) Small, itching boils all over the body “kuu-kenhu”. Fruit of Capsicum annuum carbonised, mixed with butter from Butyrospermum parkii and applied (information colected in the village of Kokodjougou)
H(013) small boils containing liquid “modokudu”. A powder of roots of Guiera senegalensis mixed with butter from the oil of the seeds of Butyrospermum parkii “Munjo” to a paste is applied
H(013) boils “ayaanra -mei " The peduncles (stalk of fruits) of Cucurbita pepo are calcinated, mixed with butter from the oil of the seeds of Butyrospermum parkii to a paste and applied
H(013) Boils. The peduncles (stalks of flower/fruit) of Ficus sur, mixed with oil of seeds from Butyrospermum parkii and, local application (information colected in the village of Anakanda)
H(013) Boils "taa" Protuberance.of Balanites aegyptica carbonised with Solanum incanum stem, mixed with water or butter of Butyrospermum parkii and applied (information colected in the village of Ibi)
H(020x) insect stings “onguyéngèlè mimuminu”. Stem bark of Combretum micranthum mixed with inner root bark of Waltheria americana (syn: Waltheria indica ) + butter from Butyrospermum parkii and applied (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
H(111) Burns "googo" . Oil from the seeds is applied(information colected in the village of Natanga)
H(113) inflammation "kiru". The vapour from a decoction of stem bark and leaves.is inhaled. A powder mixed with butter from oil of the seeds of sesame oil Lannea microcarpa or Butyrospermum parkii applied (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
H(113) inflammation on legs, arms and back “gaama anran”. Roots (dried) of Calotropis procera . A powder mixed with butter from oil of the seeds of Butyrospermum parkii applied (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
H(013), H(014) itching, small boils on head “kuukenhu” A powder of dried fruit of Guiera senegalensis. mixed with butter from oil of the seeds of Butyrospermum parkii “Mina”, Lannea microcarpa “puree” or Arachis hypogaea “elgele” applied
H(113) inflamation. A powder of Trunk bark (dry) of Entada africana mixed with butter from Butyrospermum parkii is applied (information colected in the village of Boro)
H(004) New wounds “bannu”.Stem of Cissus quadrangularis mixed with butter from Butyrospermum parkii, Lannea microcarpa or sesame oil, boiled, cooled and applied (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
H(004) old wounds “mirun pei” . Butter from the seeds of Butyrospermum parkii are mixed with cotton from Ceiba pentandra and applied (information colected in the village of Koundiala)
H(004) internal wounds “kélénunron”. Leaves and roots of Entada africana mixed with Gardenia sokotensis leaves and butter of the oil from the seeds of Butyrospermum parkii. A decoction is used as a steam bath and VO. (information colected in the village of Ama)
H(004) cracks on the feet “monno-koju”. A powder of bark (trunk, dried) of Khaya senegalensis. mixed with butter from Butyrospermum parkii to a paste is applied (information colected in the village of Bodio)
H(013) Small, itching boils all over the body “kuu-kenhu”. Fruit of Capsicum annuum carbonised, mixed with butter from Butyrospermum parkii and applied (information colected in the village of Kokodjougou)
H(013) small boils containing liquid “modokudu”. A powder of roots of Guiera senegalensis mixed with butter from the oil of the seeds of Butyrospermum parkii “Munjo” to a paste is applied
H(013) boils “ayaanra -mei " The peduncles (stalk of fruits) of Cucurbita pepo are calcinated, mixed with butter from the oil of the seeds of Butyrospermum parkii to a paste and applied
H(013) Boils. The peduncles (stalks of flower/fruit) of Ficus sur, mixed with oil of seeds from Butyrospermum parkii and, local application (information colected in the village of Anakanda)
H(013) Boils "taa" Protuberance.of Balanites aegyptica carbonised with Solanum incanum stem, mixed with water or butter of Butyrospermum parkii and applied (information colected in the village of Ibi)
H(020x) insect stings “onguyéngèlè mimuminu”. Stem bark of Combretum micranthum mixed with inner root bark of Waltheria americana (syn: Waltheria indica ) + butter from Butyrospermum parkii and applied (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
H(111) Burns "googo" . Oil from the seeds is applied(information colected in the village of Natanga)
H(113) inflammation "kiru". The vapour from a decoction of stem bark and leaves.is inhaled. A powder mixed with butter from oil of the seeds of sesame oil Lannea microcarpa or Butyrospermum parkii applied (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
H(113) inflammation on legs, arms and back “gaama anran”. Roots (dried) of Calotropis procera . A powder mixed with butter from oil of the seeds of Butyrospermum parkii applied (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
H(013), H(014) itching, small boils on head “kuukenhu” A powder of dried fruit of Guiera senegalensis. mixed with butter from oil of the seeds of Butyrospermum parkii “Mina”, Lannea microcarpa “puree” or Arachis hypogaea “elgele” applied
H(113) inflamation. A powder of Trunk bark (dry) of Entada africana mixed with butter from Butyrospermum parkii is applied (information colected in the village of Boro)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali (Dogonland)
Vernacular name :
miyun nii "toro soo" (Bandiagara), minjugu "dogulo soo" (Natanga), (Koundiala), minju "tonmo soo" (Bandiagara)
Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton
Official name :
Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton
Family :
Apocynaceae
Synonyms :
Asclepias procera Aiton
Symptoms :
H(004), H(113)
Recipes :
H(004) new wounds “banrun” Latex of Calotropis procera. Applied as a wound closure (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
H(004) new wounds “banrun” Latex. Applied and left to dry (information colected in the village of Sokouro)
H(113) inflammation on legs, arms and back “gaama anran”. Roots (dried) of Calotropis procera . A powder mixed with butter from oil of the seeds of Butyrospermum parkii applied (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
H(113) inflammation of the breast “irujim”, Fruit (dried) of Calotropis procera . A powder is applied (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
H(004) new wounds “banrun” Latex. Applied and left to dry (information colected in the village of Sokouro)
H(113) inflammation on legs, arms and back “gaama anran”. Roots (dried) of Calotropis procera . A powder mixed with butter from oil of the seeds of Butyrospermum parkii applied (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
H(113) inflammation of the breast “irujim”, Fruit (dried) of Calotropis procera . A powder is applied (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali (Dogonland)
Vernacular name :
anranpobo "tonmo soo" , poobu "toro soo" (Bandiagara), pumpum "teng soo" (Sokouro), poobu (donno soo" (Téegourou)
Capsicum annuum L.
Official name :
Capsicum annuum L.
Family :
Solanaceae
Synonyms :
Capsicum frutescens L.
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) Small, itching boils all over the body “kuu-kenhu”. Fruit of Capsicum annuum carbonised, mixed with butter from Butyrospermum parkii and applied (information colected in the village of Kokodjougou)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali (Dogonland)
Vernacular name :
keepel "tengi soo" (Kokodjougou)
Caralluma dalzielii N.E. Br.
Official name :
Caralluma dalzielii N.E. Br.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Symptoms :
H(053)
Recipes :
H(053) otitis “sukunenè”. Liquid obtained by heating the trunk of Caralluma dalzielii applied (information colected in the village of Ama)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali (Dogonland)
Vernacular name :
sukulaga "tomoso" (Ama)
Caralluma retrospiciens Ehrenb. ex N.E. Br.
Official name :
Caralluma retrospiciens Ehrenb. ex N.E. Br.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013)
Recipes :
H(004) open wound, juice from the plant of Caralluma retrospiciens without leaves as coagulant(information colected in the village of Natanga)
H(004) new wound. Latex from the stem (information colected in the village of Koundiala)
H(013) boils “anja mirun”, The upper part of the plant Caralluma retrospiciens. A powder is applied (information colected in the village of Oudougou)
H(004) new wound. Latex from the stem (information colected in the village of Koundiala)
H(013) boils “anja mirun”, The upper part of the plant Caralluma retrospiciens. A powder is applied (information colected in the village of Oudougou)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali (Dogonland)
Vernacular name :
omolobakadma "tommo soo" (Oudougou), dululu "dogulo soo" (Natanga), (Koundiala)
Cassia italica (Mill.) Spreng.
Official name :
Cassia italica (Mill.) Spreng.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Senna italica Mill.
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) small boils “taltal”. A decoction of stem with leaves (dried) of Cassia italica is used as a wash and a powder is applied (information colected in the village of Bandiagara)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali (Dogonland)
Vernacular name :
anrangun gangalu "tommo soo" (Bandiagara)