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Reference : HK 67

Author(s) : Kidane, B.,T. van Andel, L. .J. van der Maesen, Z. Asfaw
Title : Use and management of traditional medicinal plants by Maale and Ari ethnic communities in southern Ethiopia Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:46 (2014) http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/46
Reference HK 67 has information about 124 plants :
Abutilon longicuspe Hochst. ex A. Rich.
Official name : Abutilon longicuspe Hochst. ex A. Rich.
Family : Malvaceae
Symptoms : H(008), H(104)
Recipes : H(008) diarrhea, H(104) stomach ache, H(104) gastritis, leaves of Abutilon longicuspe, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone)
Vernacular name : polo golodo (Maale)
Acalypha fruticosa Forssk.
Official name : Acalypha fruticosa Forssk.
Family : Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms : Acalypha amentacea Roxb.
Symptoms : H(050), H(055), H(104), H(123)
Recipes : H(050) stomach bloating, H(055) vomiting, H(123) food poisoning, leaves of Acalypha fruticosa, RNS., VO.
H(104) stomach ache, stems, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : sauto zao (Maale)
Acalypha volkensii Pax
Official name : Acalypha volkensii Pax
Family : Euphorbiaceae
Symptoms : H(001)
Recipes : H(001) eye injury, leaves of Acalypha volkensii, RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : sauti (Maale)
Acmella caulirhiza Delile
Official name : Acmella caulirhiza Delile
Family : Asteraceae
Synonyms : Spilanthes mauritiana (A. Rich. ex Pers.) DC. , Spilanthes filicaulis (Schumach. & Thonn.) C.D.Adams
Symptoms : H(103), H(155)
Recipes : H(103) tooth ache, H(155) tonsillitis, flowers of Acmella caulirhiza, RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : yemdir berbere (Araf)
Agrocharis melanantha Hochst.
Official name : Agrocharis melanantha Hochst.
Family : Apiaceae
Symptoms : H(201)
Recipes : H(201) evil eye, leaves of Agrocharis melanantha, RNS.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : afi deshe (Araf)
Allium sativum L.
Official name : Allium sativum L.
Family : Alliaceae
Symptoms : H(104)
Recipes : H(104) stomach ache, bulb of Allium sativum, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : tsami shinkurt (Araf)
Anemia schimperiana C. Presl
Official name : Anemia schimperiana C. Presl
Family : Anemiaceae
Symptoms : H(020)
Recipes : H(020) scorpion bite, leaves of Anemia schimperiana, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone)
Vernacular name : wulchi (Maale)
Artemisia absinthium L.
Official name : Artemisia absinthium L.
Family : Asteraceae
Symptoms : H(000), H(018), H(104), H(201)
Recipes : H(000), sudden disease, H(018) headache, H(201) evil eye, leaves with stems of Artemisia absinthium, RNS., VO. / inhalation
H(104) stomach ache, leaves with stems of Artemisia absinthium, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : dunko (Maale), duno (Araf)
Balanites rotundifolia (Tiegh.) Blatt.
Official name : Balanites rotundifolia (Tiegh.) Blatt.
Family : Zygophyllaceae
Symptoms : H(068), H(055), H(123)
Recipes : H(068) ascariasis, H(123) food poisoning, H(055) vomiting, leaves of Balanites rotundifolia , RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : kuze (Maale)
Barleria ventricosa Hochst. ex Nees
Official name : Barleria ventricosa Hochst. ex Nees
Family : Acanthaceae
Symptoms : H(001), H(018)
Recipes : H(001) eye disease (infection), H(018) headache, leaves of Barleria ventricosa, RNS. local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name : tsinkaso (Maale)
Becium filamentosum (Forssk.) Chiov.
Official name : Becium filamentosum (Forssk.) Chiov.
Family : Lamiaceae
Symptoms : H(104), H(113)
Recipes : H(104) stomach ache, H(178) heart , H(113) rheumatism, whole plant of Becium filamentosum, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : baye apo desho (Maale)
Bersama abyssinica Fres.
Official name : Bersama abyssinica Fres.
Family : Melianthaceae
Synonyms : Bersama abyssinica subsp. engleriana (Gürke) F.White
Symptoms : H(020), H(126)
Recipes : H(020) snake bite, H(126)) liver disease, stem bark of Bersama abyssinica, RNS., VO., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : gontersa (Maale)
Berula erecta (Hudson) Coville
Official name : Berula erecta (Hudson) Coville
Family : Apiaceae
Symptoms : H(008)
Recipes : H(008) diarrhea, root of Bidens pilosa , RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : hachenti (Maale)
Biophytum umbraculum Welw.
Official name : Biophytum umbraculum Welw.
Family : Oxalidaceae
Symptoms : H(201)
Recipes : H(201) evil eye, leaves of Biophytum umbraculum, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone)
Vernacular name : afi deshe (bere Keno) (Araf)
Brackenridgea zanguebarica Oliv.
Official name : Brackenridgea zanguebarica Oliv.
Family : Ochnaceae
Symptoms : H(108)
Recipes : H(108) common cold, leaves of Brassica carinata, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : kolpo (Maale)
Calpurnia aurea (Aiton) Benth.
Official name : Calpurnia aurea (Aiton) Benth.
Family : Fabaceae
Synonyms : Calpurnia subdecandra (L'Hérit.) Schweick.
Symptoms : H(008), H(104)
Recipes : H(008) diarrhea, roots of Calpurnia aurea, RNS., VO.
H(104) stomach ache, leaves, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : kayneka / digita (Araf)
Capsicum annuum L.
Official name : Capsicum annuum L.
Family : Solanaceae
Synonyms : Capsicum frutescens L.
Symptoms : H(051)
Recipes : H(051) paludism, fruit of , RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : mitmita (Araf)
Carissa edulis (Forssk.) Vahl
Official name : Carissa edulis (Forssk.) Vahl
Family : Apocynaceae
Synonyms : Carissa xylopicron Thouars , Carissa pubescens A. DC. , Carissa spinarum L.
Symptoms : H(104), H(155)
Recipes : H(020) snake protection,; smoke of roots of Carissa spinarum
H(104) stomach ache, roots, RNS., VO.
H(155) tonsillitis, leaves of Carissa spinarum, RNS., VO
H(201) evil eye, inhalation smell ofr oots
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : ambelto (Maale), Almi (Araf)
Cassia mimosoides L.
Official name : Cassia mimosoides L.
Family : Fabaceae
Synonyms : Chamaecrista mimosoides (L.) Greene
Symptoms : H(091)
Recipes : H(091) malnutrition (Child), whole plant of Chamaecrista mimosoides, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : aro dor deshe (Maale)
Cassia petersiana Bolle
Official name : Cassia petersiana Bolle
Family : Fabaceae
Synonyms : Senna petersiana (Bolle) Lock
Symptoms : H(126)
Recipes : H(126) liver disease (Ara) leaves of Senna petersiana, RNS., inhalation
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : ara Deshe (Araf)
Cassia singueana Delile
Official name : Cassia singueana Delile
Family : Fabaceae
Synonyms : Senna singueana (Delile) Lock , Cassia goratensis Fresen.
Symptoms : H(008), H(055), H(068), H(104), H(123)
Recipes : H(008) diarrhea, H(055) vomiting, H(068) ascariasis, H(104) stomach ache, H(123) food poisoning, roots of Senna singueana , RNS.., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : karhaleko (Maale)
Caylusea abyssinica (Fresen.) Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Official name : Caylusea abyssinica (Fresen.) Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Family : Resedaceae
Symptoms : H(068)
Recipes : H(068) ascariasis, leaves of Caylusea abyssinica, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : ziambee
Celosia trigyna L.
Official name : Celosia trigyna L.
Family : Amaranthaceae
Symptoms : H(068)
Recipes : H(068) tape worm, leaves of Celosia trigyna, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : majimaylo (Maale)
Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.
Official name : Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.
Family : Apiaceae
Symptoms : H(003), H(018), H(104), H(201)
Recipes : H(003) swelling, whole plant of Centella asiatica , RNS., topic
H(018) headache, H(104) gastritis, H(201) evil eye, whole plant of Centella asiatica , RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : etsewayo (Maale), ountinkam (Araf)
Chasmanthera dependens Hochst.
Official name : Chasmanthera dependens Hochst.
Family : Menispermaceae
Symptoms : H(003), H(068)
Recipes : H(003) swelling, stem of Chasmanthera dependens, RNS., local application.
H(068) amoebiasis, stem, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : chorahe (Maale)
Cissampelos mucronata A. Rich.
Official name : Cissampelos mucronata A. Rich.
Family : Menispermaceae
Symptoms : H(008), H(070), H(104)
Recipes : H(008) diarrhea, H(068) amoebiasis, H(070) rabies, H(104) stomach ache, roots of Cissampelos mucronata, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : balari (Maale)
Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle
Official name : Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle
Family : Rutaceae
Symptoms : H(087), H(123)
Recipes : H(087) oral trash, H(123) food poisoning, fruits of Citrus aurantiifolia , RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : lomi (Araf)
Clematis hirsuta Guill. & Perr.
Official name : Clematis hirsuta Guill. & Perr.
Family : Ranunculaceae
Symptoms : H(018), H(053)
Recipes : H(018) headache, leaves of de Clematis hirsuta, RNS., VO.
H(053) ear ache, leaves of Clematis hirsuta, RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : dishoo (Maale)
Clerodendrum myricoides (Hochst.) R. Br. ex Vatke
Official name : Clerodendrum myricoides (Hochst.) R. Br. ex Vatke
Family : Labiatae
Symptoms : H(050), H(055), H(201)
Recipes : H(050) stomach bloating, H(055) vomiting, leaves of Clerodendrum myricoides, RNS., VO.
H(201) evil eye, roots, RNS., VO., inhalation
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : bokolo (Maale), dumfeken (Araf)
Combretum aculeatum Vent.
Official name : Combretum aculeatum Vent.
Family : Combretaceae
Symptoms : H(068)
Recipes : H(068) ascariasis, leaves of Combretum aculeatum, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : kamakarsho (Maale)
Commicarpus grandiflorus (A. Rich.) Standl.
Official name : Commicarpus grandiflorus (A. Rich.) Standl.
Family : Nyctaginaceae
Symptoms : H(091)
Recipes : H(091) lower extremity weakness, leaves of Commicarpus grandiflorus, RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone)
Vernacular name : diko (Maale)
Conyza gouanii (L.) Willd.
Official name : Conyza gouanii (L.) Willd.
Family : Asteraceae
Symptoms : H(003), H(068)
Recipes : H(003) swelling (eti), leaves of Conyza gouanii, RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : azi deshe (Araf)
Croton macrostachyus Hochst. ex Del.
Official name : Croton macrostachyus Hochst. ex Del.
Family : Euphorbiaceae
Symptoms : H(068), H(100)
Recipes : H(068) tape worm, H(100) gonorrhea, leaf bud of Croton macrostachyus, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : beto (Maale), beta (Araf)
Cucumis dipsaceus Ehrenb. ex Spach
Official name : Cucumis dipsaceus Ehrenb. ex Spach
Family : Cucurbitaceae
Symptoms : H(068), H(091)
Recipes : H(068) amoebiasis, whole plant of Cucumis dipsaceus,, RNS., VO.
H(091) lower extremity weakness, leaves of Cucumis dipsaceus, RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : hachirindo (Maale)
Cucurbita pepo L.
Official name : Cucurbita pepo L.
Family : Cucurbitaceae
Symptoms : H(068)
Recipes : H(068) tape worm, seeds of Cucurbita pepo, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : botayilashe (Maale), bota (Araf)
Cuscuta campestris Yunck.
Official name : Cuscuta campestris Yunck.
Family : Convolvulaceae
Symptoms : H(013)
Recipes : H(013) skin disease (‘kwakucha), leaves with succulent stem of Cuscuta campestris, RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : kwakuch deshe (Araf)
Cynoglossum lanceolatun Forssk.
Official name : Cynoglossum lanceolatun Forssk.
Family : Boraginaceae
Symptoms : H(104)
Recipes : H(104) stomach ache, roots of Cynoglossum lanceolatum, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : achenti (Araf)
Datura metel L.
Official name : Datura metel L.
Family : Solanaceae
Synonyms : Datura alba Nees , Datura fastuosa L.
Symptoms : H(020)
Recipes : H(020) snake bite, whole plant of Datura metel, VO./ local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : guni deshe (Araf)
Datura stramonium L.
Official name : Datura stramonium L.
Family : Solanaceae
Symptoms : H(103)
Recipes : H(103) toothache, leaf bud of Datura stramonium, local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : atsefaris (Maale)
Discopodium penninervium Hochst.
Official name : Discopodium penninervium Hochst.
Family : Solanaceae
Symptoms : H(126)
Recipes : H(126) liver disease, leaves of Discopodium penninervium, RNS., inhalation
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : ara deshe (Araf)
Embelia schimperi Vatke
Official name : Embelia schimperi Vatke
Family : Myrsinaceae
Synonyms : Embelia kilimandschari Gilg
Symptoms : H(068)
Recipes : H(068) tape worm, seeds of Embelia schimperi, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : enkoko (Araf)
Endostemon tereticaulis (Poir.) M. Ashby
Official name : Endostemon tereticaulis (Poir.) M. Ashby
Family : Lamiaceae
Symptoms : H(201)
Recipes : H(201) evil eye, , whole plant of Endostemon tereticaulis, RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : apo desho (Maale)
Euclea divinorum Hiern
Official name : Euclea divinorum Hiern
Family : Ebenaceae
Synonyms : Euclea keniensis R.E. Fries
Symptoms : H(104)
Recipes : H(104) stomach ache, roots of Euclea divinorum, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : ounsi (Maale)
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(001)
Recipes : H(001) eye disease (Cataract), latex of Euphorbia hirta , RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : not communicated by the authors
Euphorbia tirucalli L.
Official name : Euphorbia tirucalli L.
Family : Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms : Euphorbia laro Drake
Symptoms : H(070)
Recipes : H(070) rabies, roots of Euphorbia tirucalli, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : tsedo (Maale)
Faurea speciosa Welw.
Official name : Faurea speciosa Welw.
Family : Proteaceae
Symptoms : H(103)
Recipes : H(103) tooth ache, leaves of Faurea speciosa, RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone)
Vernacular name : gero (Maale)
Fuerstia africana T.C.E. Fries
Official name : Fuerstia africana T.C.E. Fries
Family : Lamiaceae
Symptoms : H(108)
Recipes : H(108) cold, leaves of Fuerstia africana, RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : tsamo desho (Maale)
Garcinia livingstonei T. Anderson
Official name : Garcinia livingstonei T. Anderson
Family : Clusiaceae
Symptoms : H(087)
Recipes : H(087) oral trash, fruit of Garcinia livingstonei, RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : chedi (Araf)
Gardenia ternifolia Schumach. & Thonn.
Official name : Gardenia ternifolia Schumach. & Thonn.
Family : Rubiaceae
Symptoms : H(051)
Recipes : H(051) paludism, leaves of Gardenia ternifolia, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : gembala (Maale)
Geranium arabicum Forssk.
Official name : Geranium arabicum Forssk.
Family : Geraniaceae
Symptoms : H(003), H(050)
Recipes : H(003) swelling, leaves of Geranium arabicum, RNS., local application
H(050) stomach bloating, leaves, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : gaina deshe / azi deshe (Araf)
Gossypium herbaceum L.
Official name : Gossypium herbaceum L.
Family : Malvaceae
Synonyms : Gossypium arboreum auct.
Symptoms : H(053), H(123), H(178)
Recipes : H(053) ear ache, leaf bud of Gossypium herbaceum, local application
H(123) food poisoning, H(178) heart, leaves of Gossypium herbaceum, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : puta (Maale)
Hagenia abyssinica (Bruce) J.F. Gmel.
Official name : Hagenia abyssinica (Bruce) J.F. Gmel.
Family : Rosaceae
Symptoms : H(068)
Recipes : H(068) tape worm, flower of Hagenia abyssinica, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : kosso (Araf)
Heeria insignis (Delile) Kuntze
Official name : Heeria insignis (Delile) Kuntze
Family : Anacardiaceae
Synonyms : Ozoroa insignis Del.
Symptoms : H(068)
Recipes : H(068) ascariasis, stem bark of Ozoroa insignis, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : salvano (Maale)
Hypericum peplidifolium A. Rich.
Official name : Hypericum peplidifolium A. Rich.
Family : Hypericaceae
Symptoms : H(201)
Recipes : H(201) evil eye, leaves of Hypericum peplidifolium, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : afi deshe (Araf)
Hypoestes forskaolii (Vahl) R. Br.
Official name : Hypoestes forskaolii (Vahl) R. Br.
Family : Acanthaceae
Symptoms : H(008), H(068), H(104)
Recipes : H(008) diarrhea, H(068) amoebiasis, H(104) stomach ache, roots of Hypoestes forskalaei, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : busino (Maale)
Indigofera spicata Forssk.
Official name : Indigofera spicata Forssk.
Family : Fabaceae
Symptoms : H(008), H(068), H(104), H(155), H(201)
Recipes : H(008) diarrhea, H(068) ascariasis, H(104) stomach ache, H(201) evil eye, whole plant of Indigofera spicata , RNS., VO.(for the Araf)
H(155) tonsillitis, root of Indigofera spicata, RNS., VO. (for the Maale)
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : dongordoso (Maale), afi deshe / gaina deshe / wesfat deshe (Araf)
Ipomoea obscura (L.) Ker Gawl.
Official name : Ipomoea obscura (L.) Ker Gawl.
Family : Convolvulaceae
Symptoms : H(008), H(091), H(104), H(178)
Recipes : H(008) diarrhea, H(091) malnutrition (Child), H(104) gastritis, H(178) heart disease, leaves of Ipomoea obscura , RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : lago (Maale)
Ipomoea spathulata Hall. f.
Official name : Ipomoea spathulata Hall. f.
Family : Convolvulaceae
Symptoms : H(126)
Recipes : H(126) liver disease, leaves of Ipomoea spathulata , RNS., inhalation
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : welanke (Maale)
Jasminum floribundum R. Br. ex Fresen.
Official name : Jasminum floribundum R. Br. ex Fresen.
Family : Oleaceae
Synonyms : Jasminum grandiflorum L. subsp. floribundum (R.Br. ex Fresen.) P.S.Green
Symptoms : H(068)
Recipes : H(068) tape worm, ONS., RNS, VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : chamo (Maale)
Kedrostis foetidissima (Jacq.) Cogn.
Official name : Kedrostis foetidissima (Jacq.) Cogn.
Family : Cucurbitaceae
Symptoms : H(103)
Recipes : H(103) mouth wound, leaves of Kedrostis foetidissima, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : shuntee (Maale)
Kosteletzkya adoensis (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) Mast.
Official name : Kosteletzkya adoensis (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) Mast.
Family : Malvaceae
Symptoms : H(004), H(008), H(087), H(091)
Recipes : H(004) fresh cut to stop bleeding, leaves of of Kosteletzkya adoensis RNS., local application
H(008) diarrhea , H(087) oral trash, H(091) malnutrition (child), leaves of Kosteletzkya adoensis, VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone)
Vernacular name : wari beshe (Maale), civil deshe (Araf)
Lantana camara L.
Official name : Lantana camara L.
Family : Verbenaceae
Synonyms : Lantana antidotalis Thonning.
Symptoms : H(018), H(055)
Recipes : H(018) headache, H(055) vomiting, leaves of Lantana camara, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : enaro (Maale)
Lantana trifolia L.
Official name : Lantana trifolia L.
Family : Verbenaceae
Symptoms : H(018)
Recipes : H(018) headache, leaves of Lantana trifolia, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : dolo amede (Maale)
Lepidium sativum L.
Official name : Lepidium sativum L.
Family : Brassicaceae
Symptoms : H(108)
Recipes : H(108) common cold, seeds of Lepidium sativum, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : feto
Leptadenia hastata (Pers.) Decne.
Official name : Leptadenia hastata (Pers.) Decne.
Family : Apocynaceae
Synonyms : Leptadenia lancifolia (Schumach & Thonn.) Decne.
Symptoms : H(030), H(126)
Recipes : H(030) retained placenta, leaves of Leptadenia hastata, RNS., VO.
H(126) liver disease (Ara) inhalation smell of leaves
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : metse (Maale)
Leucas abyssinica (Benth.) Briq.
Official name : Leucas abyssinica (Benth.) Briq.
Family : Lamiaceae
Symptoms : H(018), H(050), H(055), H(068), H(104), H(123)
Recipes : H(018) head ache, H(050) stomach bloating, H(055) vomiting, H(068) amoebiasis, H(104) stomach ache, H(123) food poisoning, leaves of Leucas abyssinica, RNS., VO.
H(000) rheumantism, leaves, RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : pelo Tsala (Maale)
Leucas glabrata (Vahl) Sm.
Official name : Leucas glabrata (Vahl) Sm.
Family : Lamiaceae
Symptoms : H(001), H(053), H(113)
Recipes : H(001) eye disease (cataract), H(053) pus from ear, H(076) mouth; H(108) nose, H(113) rheumatism, leaves of Leucas glabarata, RNS., local application
H(018) headache, leaves, RNS., VO. / inhalation
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : chergicola
Leucas martinicensis (Jacq.) R. Br.
Official name : Leucas martinicensis (Jacq.) R. Br.
Family : Lamiaceae
Symptoms : H(003)
Recipes : H(003) swelling, leaves of Leucas martinicensis, RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : azi deshe
Meyna tetraphylla (Schweinf. ex Hiern) Robyns
Official name : Meyna tetraphylla (Schweinf. ex Hiern) Robyns
Family : Rubiaceae
Symptoms : H(068)
Recipes : H(068) ascariasis, leaves of Meyna tetraphylla RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone)
Vernacular name : onaki (Maale)
Millettia ferruginea (Hochst.) Baker
Official name : Millettia ferruginea (Hochst.) Baker
Family : Fabaceae
Symptoms : H(045)
Recipes : H(045) to close wound caused by jiggers, seeds of Millettia ferruginea, RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : birbira (Araf)
Momordica foetida Schumach.
Official name : Momordica foetida Schumach.
Family : Cucurbitaceae
Synonyms : Momordica schimperiana Naud.
Symptoms : H(068)
Recipes : H(068) amoebiasis, whole plant of Momordica foetida, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : choko (Maale)
Momordica pterocarpa A. Rich.
Official name : Momordica pterocarpa A. Rich.
Family : Cucurbitaceae
Symptoms : H(068), H(201)
Recipes : H(068) amoebiasis, leaves of Momordica pterocarpa, RNS., VO.
H(201) evil eye, leaves of Momordica pterocarpa, RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : najie (Maale)
Monopsis stellarioides (C. Presl) Urb.
Official name : Monopsis stellarioides (C. Presl) Urb.
Family : Lobeliaceae
Symptoms : H(201)
Recipes : H(020) snake bite, ONS., RNS.
H(201) evil eye , leaves of Monopsis stellarioides, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : afi deshe (Araf)
Moringa stenopetala (Baker f.) Cufod.
Official name : Moringa stenopetala (Baker f.) Cufod.
Family : Moringaceae
Symptoms : H(001), H(051)
Recipes : H(001) eye disease (cataract), stem bark of Moringa stenopetala, RNS., VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone)
Vernacular name : haleko, kellengi (Araf)
Musa ×paradisiaca L.
Official name : Musa ×paradisiaca L.
Family : Musaceae
Synonyms : Musa ×sapientum L.
Symptoms : H(008)
Recipes : H(008) diarrhea, fruit of Musa paradisiaca, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : musi (Araf)
Myrsine africana L.
Official name : Myrsine africana L.
Family : Myrsinaceae
Symptoms : H(068)
Recipes : H(068) tape worm, seeds of Myrsine africana, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : wuchanbe (Maale)
Nicotiana tabacum L.
Official name : Nicotiana tabacum L.
Family : Solanaceae
Symptoms : H(039)
Recipes : H(039) leeches, leaves of Nicotiana tabacum, local application / oral
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : tumbaho (Maale)
Ocimum basilicum L.
Official name : Ocimum basilicum L.
Family : Lamiaceae
Symptoms : H(104)
Recipes : H(104) stomach ache, leaves of Ocimum basilicum, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : lamo (Maale)
Ocimum forsskaolii Benth.
Official name : Ocimum forsskaolii Benth.
Family : Lamiaceae
Symptoms : H(008), H(018), H(050), H(055), H(104)
Recipes : H(008) diarrhea, H(018) headache, H(050) stomach bloating, H(055) vomiting, H(104) stomach ache, whole planr of Ocimum forskolei, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : gurdarindo (Maale)
Ocimum lamiifolium Hochst. ex Benth.
Official name : Ocimum lamiifolium Hochst. ex Benth.
Family : Lamiaceae
Symptoms : H(018), H(178)
Recipes : H(018) headache, leaves of Ocimum lamiifolium RNS., VO. / inhalation
H(178) heart disease, leaves, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : demakesse, pasi kedo
Ocimum urticifolium Roth
Official name : Ocimum urticifolium Roth
Family : Lamiaceae
Symptoms : H(014), H(018), H(104)
Recipes : H(014) herpes simplex ( “Mich”), leaves of Ocimum urticifolium , RNS. , local application.
H(018) headache, leaves, RNS., inhalation
H(104) stomach ache, vomiting, leaves, RNS., VO
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : kuliti kup (Maale)
Oldenlandia lancifolia (Schumach.) DC.
Official name : Oldenlandia lancifolia (Schumach.) DC.
Family : Rubiaceae
Symptoms : H(201)
Recipes : H(201) evil eye, leaves Oldenlandia lancifolia, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone)
Vernacular name : afi deshe (Araf)
Olea europaea L. subsp africana (P.Miller) P.S. Green
Official name : Olea europaea L. subsp africana (P.Miller) P.S. Green
Family : Oleaceae
Synonyms : Olea europaea L. subsp. cuspidata (Wall. ex G.Don) Cif.
Symptoms : H(068), H(100)
Recipes : H(068) ascariasis, H(100) gonorrhea, leaves of Olea europaea L. subsp. cuspidata, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : rimiti (Maale)
Oxalis corniculata L.
Official name : Oxalis corniculata L.
Family : Oxalidaceae
Synonyms : Oxalis radicosa A.Rich.
Symptoms : H(004), H(008), H(091), H(103)
Recipes : H(004) stop fresh cut bleeding, H(008) diarrhea, H(091) malnutrition (children), H(103) tooth ache,leaves with succulent stem of Oxalis corniculata , RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : solcarindo (Maale), kinsa kins (Araf)
Pavetta gardeniifolia A. Rich.
Official name : Pavetta gardeniifolia A. Rich.
Family : Rubiaceae
Symptoms : H(126)
Recipes : H(126) liver disease (Ara), leaves of Pavetta gardeniifolia, RNS., inhalation
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : wari ampi (Maale)
Pelargonium quinquelobatum Hochst. ex A. Rich.
Official name : Pelargonium quinquelobatum Hochst. ex A. Rich.
Family : Geraniaceae
Symptoms : H(068)
Recipes : H(068) amoebiasis, whole plant of Pelargonium quinquelobatum, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : bato ketero deshe (Maale)
Pentas lanceolata (Forssk.) Deflers
Official name : Pentas lanceolata (Forssk.) Deflers
Family : Rubiaceae
Symptoms : H(004), H(008), H(103), H(104), H(201)
Recipes : H(004) head wound, H(008) diarrhea, H(103) tooth ache, H(104) stomach ache, H(201) evil eye, root of Pentas lanceolata , RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : afi deshe/ gaina deshe (Araf)
Pergularia daemia (Forssk.) Chiov.
Official name : Pergularia daemia (Forssk.) Chiov.
Family : Apocynaceae
Symptoms : H(068), H(091)
Recipes : H(068) ascariasis, roots of Pergularia daemia, RNS., VO.
H(091) malnutrition (Child), leaves, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : pijie (Maale)
Phyllanthus ovalifolius Forssk.
Official name : Phyllanthus ovalifolius Forssk.
Family : Phyllanthaceae
Synonyms : Phyllanthus guineensis Pax
Symptoms : H(003)
Recipes : H(003) swelling, leaves of Phyllanthus ovalifolius, RNS. local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : azi (ite) deshe
Phyllanthus rotundifolius Klein ex Willd.
Official name : Phyllanthus rotundifolius Klein ex Willd.
Family : Phyllanthaceae
Symptoms : H(201)
Recipes : H(201) evil eye, leaves of Phyllanthus rotundifolius, RNS. VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone)
Vernacular name : afi deshe (Araf)
Phytolacca dodecandra L'Hérit.
Official name : Phytolacca dodecandra L'Hérit.
Family : Phytolaccaceae
Symptoms : H(050), H(100)
Recipes : H(050) stomach bloating, H(100) gonorrhea, leaves of Phytolacca dodecandra, RNS. VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : tolsi (Maale), andod (Araf)
Piliostigma thonningii (Schumach.) Milne-Redh.
Official name : Piliostigma thonningii (Schumach.) Milne-Redh.
Family : Fabaceae
Synonyms : Bauhinia thonningii Schumach.
Symptoms : H(126)
Recipes : H(126) liver disease, leaves of Piliostigma thonningii, RNS., inhalation
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : dawrake (Maale)
Plectranthus barbatus Andrews
Official name : Plectranthus barbatus Andrews
Family : Lamiaceae
Symptoms : H(068), H(104)
Recipes : H(068) amoebiasis, H(104) stomach ache, roots of Plectranthus barbatus, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : pero (Maale)
Plectranthus cylindraceus Hochst. ex Benth.
Official name : Plectranthus cylindraceus Hochst. ex Benth.
Family : Lamiaceae
Synonyms : Plectranthus villosus T. Cooke
Symptoms : H(091)
Recipes : H(091) lower extremity weakness, leaves of Plectranthus cylindraceus RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : dumio (Maale)
Plectranthus longipes Baker
Official name : Plectranthus longipes Baker
Family : Lamiaceae
Symptoms : H(008), H(068), H(104)
Recipes : H(008) diarrhea, H(068) amoebiasis, H(104) stomach ache, whole plant of Plectranthus longipes, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone)
Vernacular name : ketero desho solelo (Maale)
Plectranthus punctatus (L. f.) L'Hér.
Official name : Plectranthus punctatus (L. f.) L'Hér.
Family : Lamiaceae
Symptoms : H(022)
Recipes : H(022) ease of birth, whole plant of Plectranthus punctatus, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone)
Vernacular name : banjirindo (Maale)
Plumbago zeylanica L.
Official name : Plumbago zeylanica L.
Family : Plumbaginaceae
Symptoms : H(020), H(103)
Recipes : H(020) snake bite , whole plant of Plumbago zeylanica, RNS., VO.
H(103) tooth ache, root bark, RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : kkurupe (Maale), guni deshe (Araf)
Portulaca quadrifida L.
Official name : Portulaca quadrifida L.
Family : Portulacaceae
Symptoms : H(013)
Recipes : H(013) skin burns, leaves of Portulaca quadrifida, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : tsoralle (Maale)
Pycnostachys abyssinica Fresen
Official name : Pycnostachys abyssinica Fresen
Family : Lamiaceae
Symptoms : H(008), H(050), H(068), H(104), H(123)
Recipes : H(008) diarrhea, H(050) stomach bloating, H(068) amoebiasis, H(104) stomach ache, H(123) food poisoning, leaves of Pycnostachys abyssinica, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone)
Vernacular name : anchip (Maale)
Ranunculus multifidus Forssk.
Official name : Ranunculus multifidus Forssk.
Family : Ranunculaceae
Symptoms : H(155), H(201)
Recipes : H(155) tonsillitis, leaves of Ranunculus multifidus, RNS., VO.
H(201) evil eye, leaves RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : afi Deshe (Maale)
Rhamnus prinoides L' Hérit.
Official name : Rhamnus prinoides L' Hérit.
Family : Rhamnaceae
Symptoms : H(155)
Recipes : H(155) tonsillitis, leaves of Rhamnus prinoides, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : kulmi (Araf)
Rhus natalensis Bernh. ex Krauss
Official name : Rhus natalensis Bernh. ex Krauss
Family : Anacardiaceae
Symptoms : H(008), H(055), H(103), H(123)
Recipes : H(008) diarrhea, H(055) vomiting, H(103) toothache, H(123) food poisoning, leaves of Rhus natalensis RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : kubri (Maale)
Ricinus communis L.
Official name : Ricinus communis L.
Family : Euphorbiaceae
Symptoms : H(004)
Recipes : H(004) wound, seeds of Ricinus communis, RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : tsamo desho (Maale)
Ruta chalepensis L.
Official name : Ruta chalepensis L.
Family : Rutaceae
Symptoms : H(104), H(108)
Recipes : H(104) stomach ache, H(108) common cold, leaves with succulent stem of Ruta chalepensis var.tenuifolia, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : tselto (Maale)
Satureja abyssinica (Benth.) Briq.
Official name : Satureja abyssinica (Benth.) Briq.
Family : Lamiaceae
Symptoms : H(006)
Recipes : H(006) constipation, leaves of Satureja abyssinica, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : sheto (Maale)
Satureja paradoxa (Vatke) Engl. ex Seybold
Official name : Satureja paradoxa (Vatke) Engl. ex Seybold
Family : Lamiaceae
Symptoms : H(104)
Recipes : H(104) stomach ache, leaves of Satureja paradoxa, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : zene gaime deshe (Araf)
Sida rhombifolia L.
Official name : Sida rhombifolia L.
Family : Malvaceae
Symptoms : H(003)
Recipes : H(003) swelling, leaves of Sida rhombifolia, RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : chuksha (A )
Solanum dasyphyllum Schumach. & Thonn.
Official name : Solanum dasyphyllum Schumach. & Thonn.
Family : Solanaceae
Synonyms : Solanum duplosinuatum Klotzsch
Symptoms : H(068), H(104), H(201)
Recipes : H(068) amoebiasis, H(104) stomach ache, H(201) evil eye, roots of Solanum dasyphyllum, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : achi kolpo (Maale), garenti (Araf)
Solanum incanum L.
Official name : Solanum incanum L.
Family : Solanaceae
Synonyms : Solanum insanum L. , Solanum coagulans Forssk.
Symptoms : H(068), H(104)
Recipes : H(068) ascariasis, H(104) stomach ache, roots of Solanum incanum, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : kotse garenti (Araf), bulabulo (Maale)
Sterculia africana (Lour.) Fiori
Official name : Sterculia africana (Lour.) Fiori
Family : Sterculiaceae
Symptoms : H(055), H(123)
Recipes : H(055) vomiting, H(123) food poisoning, leaves of Sterculia africana, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone)
Vernacular name : kautso (Maale)
Stereospermum kunthianum Cham.
Official name : Stereospermum kunthianum Cham.
Family : Bignoniaceae
Symptoms : H(126)
Recipes : H(126) liver disease (Ara), inhalation smell of leaves of Stereospermum kunthianum
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : zolpe (Maale)
Stylosanthes fruticosa (Retz.) Alston
Official name : Stylosanthes fruticosa (Retz.) Alston
Family : Fabaceae
Symptoms : H(008), H(020)
Recipes : H(008) diarrhea ( Children), leaves of Stylosanthes fruticosa, RNS.., VO.
H(020) snake bite, roots, VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : dino desho (Maale)
Tagetes minuta L.
Official name : Tagetes minuta L.
Family : Asteraceae
Symptoms : H(068), H(113)
Recipes : H(068) amoebiasis, leaves of Tagetes minuta, RNS., VO.
H(113) rheumatism, leaves of Tagetes minuta, RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : rebasho (Maale)
Tephrosia bracteolata Guill. & Perr.
Official name : Tephrosia bracteolata Guill. & Perr.
Family : Fabaceae
Symptoms : H(055), H(104)
Recipes : H(055) vomiting, H(104) stomach ache, leaves of Tephrosia bracteolata, VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone)
Vernacular name : dolkoiso (Maale)
Terminalia brownii Fresen.
Official name : Terminalia brownii Fresen.
Family : Combretaceae
Symptoms :
Recipes : H(020) snake bite, barks of Terminalia brownii, RNS., VO.
H(107) typhoid, leaves, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : gaal (Maale)
Thunbergia alata Bojer ex Sims
Official name : Thunbergia alata Bojer ex Sims
Family : Acanthaceae
Symptoms : H(006), H(068)
Recipes : H(006) constipation, H(068) ascariasis, whole plant of Thunbergia alata, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : kati murso (Maale)
Vangueria apiculata K. Schum.
Official name : Vangueria apiculata K. Schum.
Family : Rubiaceae
Symptoms : H(068)
Recipes : H(068) ascariasis, leaves of Vangueria apiculata, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : garo (Maale)
Verbena officinalis L.
Official name : Verbena officinalis L.
Family : Verbenaceae
Synonyms : Verbena officinalis L. subsp. africana R.Fern. & Verdc.
Symptoms : H(104)
Recipes : H(104) stomach ache, leaves of Verbena officinalis, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : atuch
Vernonia amygdalina Delile
Official name : Vernonia amygdalina Delile
Family : Asteraceae
Synonyms : Vernonia senegalensis A. Chev. , Gymnanthemum amygdalinum (Delile) Sch. Bip. Ex Walp.
Symptoms : H(051)
Recipes : H(051) paludism, leaves of Vernonia amygdalina, RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : gera (Araf)
Veronica abyssinica Fresen.
Official name : Veronica abyssinica Fresen.
Family : Plantaginaceae
Symptoms : H(003)
Recipes : H(003) swelling, leaves Veronica abyssinica, RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone)
Vernacular name : azi deshe/ masna (Araf)
Withania somnifera (L.) Dun.
Official name : Withania somnifera (L.) Dun.
Family : Solanaceae
Synonyms : Physalis somnifera L.
Symptoms : H(108)
Recipes : H(108) cold, roots of Withania somnifera, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : muto (Maale)
Ximenia caffra Sond.
Official name : Ximenia caffra Sond.
Family : Olacaceae
Synonyms : Ximenia americana L. var. caffra (Sond.) Engl. , Ximenia americana L. var. tomentosa Engl.
Symptoms : H(004)
Recipes : H(004) wound, seeds of Ximenia caffra RNS., local application
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : mukalle (Maale)
Zanthoxylum chalybeum Engl.
Official name : Zanthoxylum chalybeum Engl.
Family : Rutaceae
Symptoms : H(108)
Recipes : H(108) common cold, seeds of Zanthoxylum chalybeum, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name : gedai (Maale)
Zornia pratensis Milne-Redh.
Official name : Zornia pratensis Milne-Redh.
Family : Fabaceae
Symptoms : H(104)
Recipes : H(104) gastritis, leaves of Zornia pratensis, RNS., VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia (Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone)
Vernacular name : seringo demo golodo (Maale)
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