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Author(s) :
Sequeira, V.
Title :
Medicinal plants and conservation in Sao Tome
Biodiversity and Conservation 3, 910-926 (1994)
Reference HS 44 has information about 53 plants :
Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. Anderson
Official name :
Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. Anderson
Family :
Acanthaceae
Symptoms :
H(082), H(104), H(108)
Recipes :
H(082) asthma, infusion of leaves of Acanthus montanus, VO.
H(104) abdominal pains, H(108) cold, infusion of leaves, cold infusion, VO.
H(104) abdominal pains, H(108) cold, infusion of leaves, cold infusion, VO.
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
cundu de muala vc
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(004), H(091)
Recipes :
H(004) small wounds, squeeze juice of Achyranthes aspera on affected areas
H(091) anaemia, ingest the leaves
H(091) anaemia, ingest the leaves
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
folha ponto
Ageratum conyzoides L.
Official name :
Ageratum conyzoides L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(068), H(108), H(139)
Recipes :
H(068) worm, whole plant of Ageratum conyzoides, infusion, VO.
H(108) colds, H(139) impotence, roots of Ageratum conyzoides + Chenopodium ambrosoides; infusion, VO.
H(108) colds, H(139) impotence, roots of Ageratum conyzoides + Chenopodium ambrosoides; infusion, VO.
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
folha male
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg.
Official name :
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Alchornea cordata Benth.
Symptoms :
H(006), H(094)
Recipes :
H(006) diarrhoea, leaves and roots of Alchomea cordifolia, infusion, VO.
H(094) haemorrhoids, leaves, crush with salt and soot, add water, apply to area
H(094) haemorrhoids, leaves, crush with salt and soot, add water, apply to area
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
bengue
Allophylus africanus P. Beauv.
Official name :
Allophylus africanus P. Beauv.
Family :
Sapindaceae
Symptoms :
H(006), H(104), H(139)
Recipes :
H(006) diarrhoea, H(104) abdominal pains, leaves, roots, barks of Allophyllus africanus, infusion
H(139) aphrodisiac, barks of Allophyllus africanus + Piper umbellatum + Psychotria peduncularis, infusion
H(139) aphrodisiac, barks of Allophyllus africanus + Piper umbellatum + Psychotria peduncularis, infusion
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
pau tres
Aloe humilis (L.) Mill.
Official name :
Aloe humilis (L.) Mill.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Symptoms :
H(111)
Recipes :
H020y) stings and H(111) burn, rub on area the leaves of Aloe humilis
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
babosa
Annona muricata L.
Official name :
Annona muricata L.
Family :
Annonaceae
Symptoms :
H(018), H(113)
Recipes :
H(018) headache, leaves of Annona muricata chop, mix with palm oil and anoint head
H(113) rheumatism, infusion of leaves of Annona muricata, VO.
H(113) rheumatism, infusion of leaves of Annona muricata, VO.
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
sapo-sapo
Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg
Official name :
Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg
Family :
Moraceae
Symptoms :
H(151)
Recipes :
H(151) high blood pressure, diabetes, leaves of Artocarpus incisa, infusion
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
fruta-piio
Begonia baccata Hook. f.
Official name :
Begonia baccata Hook. f.
Family :
Begoniaceae
Symptoms :
H(026), H(104)
Recipes :
H(026) menstrual pain, H(104) abdominal pain, root of Begonia baccata, infusion, VO.
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
folha bôba vermelha
Brillantaisia sp.
Official name :
Brillantaisia sp.
Family :
Acanthaceae
Symptoms :
H(004), H(046)
Recipes :
H(004) small wounds, decoction of leaves of Brillantaisia sp, bathe the area
H(046) measles, decoction of leaves of Brillantaisia sp, bathe
H(046) measles, decoction of leaves of Brillantaisia sp, bathe
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
mamleble
Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Kurz
Official name :
Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Kurz
Family :
Crassulaceae
Synonyms :
Kalanchoe pinnata (Lam.) Pers.
Symptoms :
H(003), H(003x)
Recipes :
H(003) swelling and H(003x) bruises, leaves of Bryophyllum pinnatum, chop and apply
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
folha damina
Carica papaya L.
Official name :
Carica papaya L.
Family :
Caricaceae
Symptoms :
H(006), H(068), H(126)
Recipes :
H(006) purgative fruit of Carica papaya, VO.
H(068) worm, seeds of Monodora myristica + Chenopodium ambrosoides + Carica papaya + garlic + cane spirit; administer one spoonful a day
H(068) worm, flowers in infusion, VO.
, H(068) worm, seeds,masticate
H(126) purgative, bark in infusion, VO.
H(068) worm, seeds of Monodora myristica + Chenopodium ambrosoides + Carica papaya + garlic + cane spirit; administer one spoonful a day
H(068) worm, flowers in infusion, VO.
, H(068) worm, seeds,masticate
H(126) purgative, bark in infusion, VO.
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
mamoeiro
Cassia occidentalis L.
Official name :
Cassia occidentalis L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Senna occidentalis (L.) Link
Symptoms :
H(014), H(104), H(026)
Recipes :
H(014) itchiness, leaves of Senna occidentalis, rub on area directly or as an infusion
H(104) abdominal pains and H(026) menstrual pain, leaves and roots of Senna occidentalis, infusion
H(104) abdominal pains and H(026) menstrual pain, leaves and roots of Senna occidentalis, infusion
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
maioba
Cassia podocarpa Guill. & Perr.
Official name :
Cassia podocarpa Guill. & Perr.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Senna podocarpa (Guill. & Perr.) Lock
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) abdominal pains, leaves and roots of Cassia podocarpa, infusion
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
folha zaia
Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.
Official name :
Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.
Family :
Apiaceae
Symptoms :
H(053)
Recipes :
H(053) earache, leaves of Centella asiatica, squeeze juice into ear
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
folha viola
Chenopodium ambrosioides L.
Official name :
Chenopodium ambrosioides L.
Family :
Chenopodiaceae
Synonyms :
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Symptoms :
H(068), H(108), H(139)
Recipes :
H(068) worm, seeds of Monodora myristica + Chenopodium ambrosoides + Carica papaya + garlic + cane spirit; administer one spoonful a day
H(068) worm, leaf infusion or eat with salt
H(108) colds, H(139) impotence, roots of Ageratum conyzoides + Chenopodium ambrosoides; infusion, VO.
H(068) worm, leaf infusion or eat with salt
H(108) colds, H(139) impotence, roots of Ageratum conyzoides + Chenopodium ambrosoides; infusion, VO.
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
matruso
Cinchona sp.
Official name :
Cinchona sp.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, H(104) abdominal pains, bark of Cinchona sp., infusion
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
pau quina
Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume
Official name :
Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume
Family :
Lauraceae
Symptoms :
H(033z)
Recipes :
H(033z) contraceptive, bark of Cinnamomum zeylandica daily infusion
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
pau canela
Cola acuminata (P. Beauv.) Schott & Endl.
Official name :
Cola acuminata (P. Beauv.) Schott & Endl.
Family :
Sterculiaceae
Synonyms :
Sterculia acuminata P. Beauv.
Symptoms :
H(091), H(104), H(075x)
Recipes :
H(091) stimulant and H(075x) appetite suppressant, seeds of Sterculia acuminata, ingest
H(104) abdominal pains, bark, infusion, VO.
H(104) abdominal pains, bark, infusion, VO.
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
coleira
Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf
Official name :
Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf
Family :
Poaceae
Symptoms :
H(108)
Recipes :
H(108) colds, leaves and roots of Cymbopogon citratus, ingest infusion
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
folha gabiio