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Author(s) :
Okafor, J. & R. Ham
Title :
Identification, utilisation et conservation des plantes médicinales dans le sud-est du Nigeria.
Thèmes de la biodiversité africaine, Le Programme d'Appui à la Biodiversité, Numéro 3, Juillet 1999
http://www.worldwildlife.org/bsp/publications/africa/okaforfr/okaforfr.pdf
Reference HO 12 has information about 62 plants :
Abrus precatorius L.
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(037), H(104)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, , chewed leaves of Abrus precatorius mixed with honey or palm oil
H(104) stomach pain, chewed leaves of Abrus precatorius
H(104) stomach pain, chewed leaves of Abrus precatorius
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Acanthospermum hispidum DC.
Official name :
Acanthospermum hispidum DC.
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) eczema, H(094) haemorrhoids, decoction of leaves of Acanthospermum hispidum, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. Anderson
Official name :
Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. Anderson
Family :
Acanthaceae
Symptoms :
H(033), H(113)
Recipes :
H(113) rheumatism; H(191), blood purifier, decoction of unripe Acanthus montanus with, salt and pepper.
H(033) promotes pregnancy and can be taken for six to seven months after pregnancy
H(033) promotes pregnancy and can be taken for six to seven months after pregnancy
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum.
Official name :
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Symptoms :
H(157)
Recipes :
H(157) convulsions, to crush the leaves of Bryophyllum pinnatum with 7 grains of alligator peper (Aframomum melegueta), to rub on the sick person.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.
Official name :
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Synonyms :
Aloe vulgaris Lam.
Symptoms :
H(078)
Recipes :
H(078) cancer, 3 leaves of Aloe vera crushed and mixed with half a glass of honey + 3 little spoons, VO. 3 X / day
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Anchomanes difformis (Bl.) Engl.
Official name :
Anchomanes difformis (Bl.) Engl.
Family :
Araceae
Symptoms :
H(001)
Recipes :
H(001) cataract, juice of stems heated of Anchomanes difformis, drops in eyes, after a cure with Aspilia africana, ONS, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Aspilia africana (Pers.) C.A. Adams
Official name :
Aspilia africana (Pers.) C.A. Adams
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Aspilia latifolia Oliv. & Hiern
Symptoms :
H(001)
Recipes :
H(001) cataract, juice of stems heated of Anchomanes difformis, drops in eyes, after a cure with Aspilia africana, ONS, R
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Aubrevillea kerstingii (Harms) Pellegr.
Official name :
Aubrevillea kerstingii (Harms) Pellegr.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(027)
Recipes :
H(027) barks of Aubrevillea kerstingii macerated in water, half a glass consumed twice a day to treat abortion or miscarriage
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Boerhavia diffusa L.
Official name :
Boerhavia diffusa L.
Family :
Nyctaginaceae
Symptoms :
H(124)
Recipes :
H(124), bleeding, juice of leaves of Combretum paniculatum + leaves Boerhavia diffusa (optional) + a pinch of salt, VO., 3 X / day.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Kurz
Official name :
Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Kurz
Family :
Crassulaceae
Synonyms :
Kalanchoe pinnata (Lam.) Pers.
Symptoms :
H(157)
Recipes :
H(157) convulsions, to crush the leaves of Bryophyllum pinnatum with 7 grains of alligator peper (Aframomum melegueta), to rub on the sick person.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Buchholzia coriacea Engl.
Official name :
Buchholzia coriacea Engl.
Family :
Capparaceae
Symptoms :
H(018), H(104)
Recipes :
H(018) migraine and H(104) stomach problems
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Carica papaya L.
Official name :
Carica papaya L.
Family :
Caricaceae
Symptoms :
H(157)
Recipes :
H(157) convulsion, decoction of leaves of Cassia tora of Carica papaya of Picralima nitida and Costus afer, decoction in a bath
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Cassia alata L.
Official name :
Cassia alata L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Senna alata (L.) Roxb.
Symptoms :
H(151)
Recipes :
H(151) hypertension, extract of leaves of Cassia alata , decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Cassia tora L.
Official name :
Cassia tora L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Cassia obtusifolia L.
,
Senna obtusifolia (L.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Symptoms :
H(157)
Recipes :
H(157) convulsion, decoction of leaves of Cassia tora of Carica papaya of Picralima nitida and Costus afer, decoction in a bath
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn.
Official name :
Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Symptoms :
H(094)
Recipes :
H(094) haemorrhoids, to cook leaves of Ceiba pentandra with plantain (not yet raw, without oil) , VO. 3 times. Bark could bre usefull too.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Cissus sp.
Official name :
Cissus sp.
Family :
Vitaceae
Symptoms :
Recipes :
H(113) rheumatism, crushed stems of Cissus sp., frictions
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Cnestis ferruginea DC.
Official name :
Cnestis ferruginea DC.
Family :
Connaraceae
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, roots trunk of Cnestis ferruginea used as chewing stick to treat coughs.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Combretum paniculatum Vent.
Official name :
Combretum paniculatum Vent.
Family :
Combretaceae
Symptoms :
H(124)
Recipes :
H(124), bleeding, juice of leaves of Combretum paniculatum + leaves Boerhavia diffusa (optional) + a pinch of salt, VO., 3 X / day.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Combretum platypetalum Welw. ex M.A.Lawson
Official name :
Combretum platypetalum Welw. ex M.A.Lawson
Family :
Combretaceae
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, roots of Combretum platypetalum, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Costus afer Ker Gawl.
Official name :
Costus afer Ker Gawl.
Family :
Costaceae
Symptoms :
H(094), H(113)
Recipes :
H(094) haemorrhoids, H(113) joint pain and hemorrhoids.. ONS., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Cyathula prostrata (L.) Blume
Official name :
Cyathula prostrata (L.) Blume
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Symptoms :
H(014), H(016), H(124)
Recipes :
H(016) breast pain, crush leaves Cyathula prostrata, mix with raffia wine and wash the inside
H(014) whitlow, H(124) bleeding. also useful for treating these cases
H(014) whitlow, H(124) bleeding. also useful for treating these cases
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Dalbergia saxatilis Hook.f.
Official name :
Dalbergia saxatilis Hook.f.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(094)
Recipes :
H(094) haemorrhoids, boiled roots with crayfish and of yams without pepper and oil; remedy to treat hemorrhoids.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Dennettia tripetala Baker f.
Official name :
Dennettia tripetala Baker f.
Family :
Annonaceae
Symptoms :
H(113)
Recipes :
H(113) rheumatism, roots and barks of Dennettia tripetala, maceration in genievre, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Diodia scandens Sw.
Official name :
Diodia scandens Sw.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) promotes the reproduction, decoction of leaves and stems of Diodia scandens (without oil), in a peper soup. Dry stems and leaves, crushed, add a cofee spoon in the soup
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Dracaena arborea (Willd.) Link
Official name :
Dracaena arborea (Willd.) Link
Family :
Dracaenaceae
Symptoms :
H(008), H(068)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, H(068) worms, decoction of roots of Draecena arborea of Triclisia subcordata of Rhaphiostylis beninensisavec with fruits of Xylopia (without oil), VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Emilia coccinea (Sims) G.Don
Official name :
Emilia coccinea (Sims) G.Don
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Emilia javanica auct.(missapl. Name)
Symptoms :
H(045)
Recipes :
H(045) pressed leaves of Emilia coccinea and applied on the navel to facilitate healing leaves.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Enantia chlorantha Oliv.
Official name :
Enantia chlorantha Oliv.
Family :
Annonaceae
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) expulsion of worms, stem bark of Enantia chlorantha macerated in water, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Euphorbia heterophylla L.
Official name :
Euphorbia heterophylla L.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Symptoms :
H(006)
Recipes :
H(006), ONS of Euphorbia heterophylla, laxative, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Ficus exasperata Vahl
Official name :
Ficus exasperata Vahl
Family :
Moraceae
Symptoms :
H(099), H(157)
Recipes :
H(099) epilepsy, H(157) convulsions, decoction of leaves of Ficus exasperata, in the bath
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Gnetum africanum Welw.
Official name :
Gnetum africanum Welw.
Family :
Gnetaceae
Symptoms :
H(008), H(014)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea,H(014) panaris.ONS., RNS. (In the latter case, add potash and oil.)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Gomphrena globosa L.
Official name :
Gomphrena globosa L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) promotes pregnancy, cook the leaves and stems of Gomphrena globosa with unripe plantain, fish, pepper, salt and oil.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Hoslundia opposita Vahl
Official name :
Hoslundia opposita Vahl
Family :
Lamiaceae
Synonyms :
Hoslundia oppositifolia P. Beauv.
Symptoms :
H(056)
Recipes :
H(056) filariasis, juice of leaves of Hoslundia opposita, drops in eyes goutte
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Jatropha curcas L.
Official name :
Jatropha curcas L.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Symptoms :
H(124)
Recipes :
H(124) bleeding, crushed leaves of Jatropha curcas of Chromolaena odorata, in poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Leea guineensis G. Don
Official name :
Leea guineensis G. Don
Family :
Leeaceae
Symptoms :
H(113)
Recipes :
H(113) rheumatism, ONS of Leea guineensis, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Lonchocarpus cyanescens (Schumach. & Thonn.) Benth.
Official name :
Lonchocarpus cyanescens (Schumach. & Thonn.) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(027z)
Recipes :
H(027z), decoction of roots of Lonchocarpus cyanescens of Anthoclesta djalonensis during 45'., VO. half a cup 3 X / day in order to purify the uterus before delivery
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Mallotus oppositifolius (Geiseler) Müll. Arg
Official name :
Mallotus oppositifolius (Geiseler) Müll. Arg
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Symptoms :
H(045)
Recipes :
H(045) leaves heated of Mallotus oppositifolius sur lesquelles s’asseyent les femmes qui viennent d’enfanter pour l’écoulement du sang impur; aussi utilisées pour des effets antiseptiques.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Microdesmis puberula Hook.f. ex Planch.
Official name :
Microdesmis puberula Hook.f. ex Planch.
Family :
Pandaceae
Symptoms :
H(113)
Recipes :
H(113), root extract of Microdesmis puberula, boiled used for treating rheumatism.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Millettia thonningii (Schumach. & Thonn.) Baker
Official name :
Millettia thonningii (Schumach. & Thonn.) Baker
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(208)
Recipes :
H(208) bark of Millettia thonningii used as aroma in palm wine; has a tonic effect..
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Millettia zechiana Harms
Official name :
Millettia zechiana Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) roots of Millettia zechiana used to treat gonorrhea.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Moringa oleifera Lam.
Official name :
Moringa oleifera Lam.
Family :
Moringaceae
Symptoms :
H(018), H(104)
Recipes :
H(018) sick headache, crushed leaves rubbed on the forehead
H(104) stomach pains, raw leaves of Moringa oleifera chewed
H(104) stomach pains, raw leaves of Moringa oleifera chewed
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Newbouldia laevis (P.Beauv.) Seemann ex Bureau
Official name :
Newbouldia laevis (P.Beauv.) Seemann ex Bureau
Family :
Bignoniaceae
Symptoms :
H(157)
Recipes :
H(157) child convulsion, ashes of leaves of Ricinus communis of Newbouldia laevis of Tetrapleura tetraptera of Spondias mombindon, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Ocimum gratissimum L.
Official name :
Ocimum gratissimum L.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Symptoms :
H(094)
Recipes :
H(094) haemorrhoids, crushed leaves of Ocimum gratissimum, in anus
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth
Official name :
Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth
Family :
Piperaceae
Symptoms :
H(014), H(037)
Recipes :
H(014) skin disease, crushes the leaves of Peperomia pellucida, local application. Also used forH(037) cough and dry throat.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Persea americana Mill.
Official name :
Persea americana Mill.
Family :
Lauraceae
Symptoms :
H(151)
Recipes :
H(151) dried leaves of Persea americana (with milk), VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Phyllanthus amarus Schumach. & Thonn.
Official name :
Phyllanthus amarus Schumach. & Thonn.
Family :
Phyllanthaceae
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, roots of Phyllanthus amarus macerated in dans du genièvre, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Piptadeniastrum africanum (Hook.f.) Brenan
Official name :
Piptadeniastrum africanum (Hook.f.) Brenan
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(026)
Recipes :
H(026) painful menstruation, barks of Piptadeniastrum africanum soaked in water, half a glass consumed twice a day
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Portulaca oleracea L.
Official name :
Portulaca oleracea L.
Family :
Portulacaceae
Symptoms :
H(026), H(027z)
Recipes :
H(026) painful menstruation , H(027z) pregnancy disorders (before and after), decoction of leaves and stems of Portulaca oleracea in little H2O + red oil + few patash, VO. Abundantly
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Psidium guajava L.
Official name :
Psidium guajava L.
Family :
Myrtaceae
Symptoms :
H(113)
Recipes :
H(113) joins pains, decoction of bark of Psidium guajava, VO half a cup 2 X / Day
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Psychotria psychotrioides (DC.) Roberty
Official name :
Psychotria psychotrioides (DC.) Roberty
Family :
Rubiaceae
Symptoms :
H(018)
Recipes :
H(018) against migraine, crush the roots of Psychotria psychotrioides and pour the liquid into the nostrils
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Rauvolfia vomitoria Afzel.
Official name :
Rauvolfia vomitoria Afzel.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism; ovulation., ONS. of Rauvolfia vomitoria, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Ricinus communis L.
Official name :
Ricinus communis L.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Symptoms :
H(157)
Recipes :
H(157) child convulsion, ashes of leaves of Ricinus communis of Newbouldia laevis of Tetrapleura tetraptera of Spondias mombindon, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Ritchiea longipedicellata Gilg
Official name :
Ritchiea longipedicellata Gilg
Family :
Capparaceae
Symptoms :
H(018), H(053), H(171)
Recipes :
H(018) against migraine, H(171) diabetes boiled roots whose broth is drinking (one drink each morning).
H(053) plant used to treat earaches
H(053) plant used to treat earaches
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Sansevieria liberica Gérôme & Labroy
Official name :
Sansevieria liberica Gérôme & Labroy
Family :
Dracaenaceae
Symptoms :
H(099)
Recipes :
H(099) epilepsy, decoction of leaves and roots of Sansevieria liberica. VO. one cup before night
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Schumanniophyton magnificum (K. Schum.) Harms
Official name :
Schumanniophyton magnificum (K. Schum.) Harms
Family :
Rubiaceae
Symptoms :
H(020), H(113)
Recipes :
H(020) snake bite, H(113) rheumatism, ONS., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Sida acuta Burm. f.
Official name :
Sida acuta Burm. f.
Family :
Malvaceae
Synonyms :
Sida carpinifolia L.f.
,
Sida stipulata Cav.
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100), leaves of Sida acuta mastiquées pour traiter la gonorrhée
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Sphenocentrum jollyanum Pierre
Official name :
Sphenocentrum jollyanum Pierre
Family :
Menispermaceae
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139) roots of Sphenocentrum jollyanum chewed for their aphrodisiac effect
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Spondias mombin L.
Official name :
Spondias mombin L.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Synonyms :
Spondias lutea L.
Symptoms :
H(157)
Recipes :
H(157) child convulsion, ashes of leaves of Ricinus communis of Newbouldia laevis of Tetrapleura tetraptera of Spondias mombindon, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Strophanthus gratus (Wall. & Hook.) Baill.
Official name :
Strophanthus gratus (Wall. & Hook.) Baill.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) barks of roots of Strophanthus gratus macerated in water for hot drinks (local gin).
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Talinum triangulare (Jacq.) Willd.
Official name :
Talinum triangulare (Jacq.) Willd.
Family :
Portulacaceae
Symptoms :
H(006)
Recipes :
H(006) laxative, ONS de Talinum triangulare, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Tetrapleura tetraptera (Schumach. & Thonn.) Taub.
Official name :
Tetrapleura tetraptera (Schumach. & Thonn.) Taub.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(157)
Recipes :
H(157) child convulsion, ashes of leaves of Ricinus communis of Newbouldia laevis of Tetrapleura tetraptera of Spondias mombindon, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Thryallis glauca auct.
Official name :
Thryallis glauca auct.
Family :
Malpighiaceae
Symptoms :
H(113)
Recipes :
H(113) dried flowers consumed in the form of tea to treat pain of joints.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Vernonia amygdalina Delile
Official name :
Vernonia amygdalina Delile
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Vernonia senegalensis A. Chev.
,
Gymnanthemum amygdalinum (Delile) Sch. Bip. Ex Walp.
Symptoms :
H(068), H(094), H(171)
Recipes :
H(068) worms., H(094) haemorrhoids, bitter leaves of Vernonia amygdalina with peper
H(171) diabetes, leaves juice of Vernonia amygdalina, VO.
H(171) diabetes, leaves juice of Vernonia amygdalina, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors