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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
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
Elephantopus mollis Kunth
Official name :
Elephantopus mollis Kunth
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(006), H(103)
Recipes :
H(006) diarrhoea, young leaves of Elephantopus mollis, infusion
H(103) toothache, young leaves, masticate
H(103) toothache, young leaves, masticate
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
folha budo
Eryngium foetidum L.
Official name :
Eryngium foetidum L.
Family :
Apiaceae
Symptoms :
H(037), H(104)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, root of Eryngium foetidum, infusion, VO.
H(104) abdominal pains, leaves, crush and infusion
H(104) abdominal pains, leaves, crush and infusion
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
celo sunzon maia
Eugenia uniflora L.
Official name :
Eugenia uniflora L.
Family :
Myrtaceae
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) intestinal pains, leaves of Eugenia uniflora, infusion
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
pitangueira
Euphorbia prostrata Ait.
Official name :
Euphorbia prostrata Ait.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Symptoms :
H(126)
Recipes :
H(126) purgative whole plant of Euphorbia prostrata, infusion
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
folha formiga
Ficus kamerunensis Warb. ex Mildbr. & Burret
Official name :
Ficus kamerunensis Warb. ex Mildbr. & Burret
Family :
Moraceae
Symptoms :
H(001)
Recipes :
H(001) eye inflammation, leaves of Ficus kamerunensis, drip cool infusion into eye
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
mussunda
Harungana madagascariensis Lam. ex Poir.
Official name :
Harungana madagascariensis Lam. ex Poir.
Family :
Hypericaceae
Symptoms :
H(006), H(152)
Recipes :
H(006) laxative, bark of Harungara madagascarensis, ingest infusion
H(152) gives blood, bark, bathe in infusion
H(152) gives blood, bark, bathe in infusion
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
pau sangue
Heliotropium indicum L.
Official name :
Heliotropium indicum L.
Family :
Boraginaceae
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) ulcers, leaves, crush leaves of Heliotropium indicum with palm oil; apply on affected area
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
folha galo
Jatropha curcas L.
Official name :
Jatropha curcas L.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Symptoms :
H(006)
Recipes :
H(006) purgative, leaves of Jatropha curcas, infusion, Jatropha curcas
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
folha grâo
Leonotis nepetifolia (L.) R.Br.
Official name :
Leonotis nepetifolia (L.) R.Br.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Symptoms :
H(014), H(038), H(104)
Recipes :
H(014) eczema, leaves of Leonotis nepetifolia mix with palm oil and rub on area
H(104) abdominal pains, H(038) urinary problems, root of Leonotis nepetifolia, infusion
H(104) abdominal pains, H(038) urinary problems, root of Leonotis nepetifolia, infusion
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
pinicane
Mikania chenopodiifolia Willd.
Official name :
Mikania chenopodiifolia Willd.
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(038), H(100)
Recipes :
H(038) urinary tract, leaves of Mikania chenopodifolia, infusion
H(100) venereal disease, leaves, crush with H(108) cold water, sieve and ingest
H(100) venereal disease, leaves, crush with H(108) cold water, sieve and ingest
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
mato cana
Momordica charantia L.
Official name :
Momordica charantia L.
Family :
Cucurbitaceae
Symptoms :
H(051), H(068)
Recipes :
H(051) fevers, H(068) worm, whole plant of Momordica charantia, infusion
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
stlofi
Monodora myristica (Gaertn.) Dunal
Official name :
Monodora myristica (Gaertn.) Dunal
Family :
Annonaceae
Symptoms :
H(068), H(104)
Recipes :
H(068) worm seeds of Monodora myristica + Chenopodium ambrosoides + Carica papaya + garlic + cane spirit; administer one spoonful a day
H(104) abdominal pains, chew the seeds of Monodora myristica
H(104) abdominal pains, chew the seeds of Monodora myristica
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
iobo
Morinda lucida Benth.
Official name :
Morinda lucida Benth.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Symptoms :
H(003x), H(004), H(051)
Recipes :
H(003x) bruises and H(004) wounds, leaves and roots of Morinda lucida massage of infusion or add alcohol and massage
H(051) fevers, leaves, crush with coconut oil and ingest
H(051) fevers, leaves, crush with coconut oil and ingest
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
grigô
Ocimum gratissimum L.
Official name :
Ocimum gratissimum L.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Symptoms :
H(050), H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) abdominal pains, leaves of Ocimum gratissimum, infusion
H(050) flatulence, flowers, infusion
H(050) flatulence, flowers, infusion
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
mikôkô
Olyra latifolia L.
Official name :
Olyra latifolia L.
Family :
Poaceae
Symptoms :
H(038)
Recipes :
H(038) urinary tract, root of Olyra latifolia + cane spirit, VO.
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
impiala
Oxalis corymbosa DC.
Official name :
Oxalis corymbosa DC.
Family :
Oxalidaceae
Symptoms :
H(118)
Recipes :
H(118) sore throat, whole plant of Oxalis corymbosa, crush and ingest with salt
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
madringueiro
Passiflora foetida L.
Official name :
Passiflora foetida L.
Family :
Passifloraceae
Symptoms :
H(126)
Recipes :
H(126) purgative, leaves of Passiflora foetida, infusion
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
maracuja do mato
Paullinia pinnata L.
Official name :
Paullinia pinnata L.
Family :
Sapindaceae
Symptoms :
H(006), H(037), H(091), H(098)
Recipes :
H(006) purgative, leaves of Paullinia pinnata, infusion
H(037) chest pains, roots, chew
H(091) relaxant and H(098) sleeping agent, leaves, infusion
H(037) chest pains, roots, chew
H(091) relaxant and H(098) sleeping agent, leaves, infusion
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
coroko
Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth.
Official name :
Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(012)
Recipes :
H(012) fractures and dislocations, bark of Pentaclethra macrophylla, RNS. Massage
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
moandim
Piper umbellatum L.
Official name :
Piper umbellatum L.
Family :
Piperaceae
Synonyms :
Piper subpeltatum Willd.
Symptoms :
H(104), H(139)
Recipes :
H(104) abdominal pains, roots of Piper umhellatum, 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 :
folha boba branca
Psidium guajava L.
Official name :
Psidium guajava L.
Family :
Myrtaceae
Symptoms :
H(008), H(082), H(103)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, young leaves, infusion of Psidium guajava, or green fruit, ingest
H(082) bad breath and H(103) toothache, leaves; masticate
H(082) bad breath and H(103) toothache, leaves; masticate
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
goiaba
Psychotria peduncularis (Salisb.) Steyerm.
Official name :
Psychotria peduncularis (Salisb.) Steyerm.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Symptoms :
H(051), H(126), H(139)
Recipes :
H(051) fevers, leaf of Psychotria peduncularis infusion three times a day
H(126) purgative, leaf, cold infusion
H(139) aphrodisiac, barks of Allophyllus africanus + Piper umbellatum + Psychotria peduncularis, infusion
H(126) purgative, leaf, cold infusion
H(139) aphrodisiac, barks of Allophyllus africanus + Piper umbellatum + Psychotria peduncularis, infusion
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
alho d'obô
Rauvolfia sp.
Official name :
Rauvolfia sp.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) abdominal pains, infusion of barks of Rauvolfia sp.
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
cata pequena
Ricinus communis L.
Official name :
Ricinus communis L.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Symptoms :
H(014), H(033), H(111)
Recipes :
H(033) fertility, leaves of Ricinus communis, infusion, VO.
H(111) burn and H(014) eczema, seed oil of apply to affected area
H(111) burn and H(014) eczema, seed oil of apply to affected area
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
mamon6
Santiria trimera (Oliv.) Aubrév.
Official name :
Santiria trimera (Oliv.) Aubrév.
Family :
Burseraceae
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013)
Recipes :
H(004) wound and H(013) abcesses, bark of Santiria trimera, crush into powder; apply on affected area
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
pau ôleo
Setaria megaphylla (Steud.) Dur. & Schinz
Official name :
Setaria megaphylla (Steud.) Dur. & Schinz
Family :
Poaceae
Synonyms :
Setaria chevalieri Stapf
Symptoms :
H(007)
Recipes :
H(007) diuretic, root of Setaria megaphylla, infusion, VO.
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
uaga-uaga
Solanum macrocarpon L.
Official name :
Solanum macrocarpon L.
Family :
Solanaceae
Symptoms :
H(091)
Recipes :
H(091) strengthen body, leaves of Solanum macrocarpon, infusion
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
makeke
Struchium sparganophorum (L.) Kuntze
Official name :
Struchium sparganophorum (L.) Kuntze
Family :
Apocynaceae
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000) aches, leaves of Struchium sparganophora add oil and rub on area
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
libo d'agua
Terminalia catappa L.
Official name :
Terminalia catappa L.
Family :
Combretaceae
Symptoms :
H(006)
Recipes :
H(006) diarrhoea, bark of Terminalia catappa, infusion, VO.
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
caroceiro
Toona ciliata M. Roem.
Official name :
Toona ciliata M. Roem.
Family :
Meliaceae
Symptoms :
H(000), H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) fevers, leaves and barks of Toona ciliata, infusion
H(000) aches, leaves and barks, massage
H(000) aches, leaves and barks, massage
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
cedrela
Trema orientalis (L.) Blume
Official name :
Trema orientalis (L.) Blume
Family :
Ulmaceae
Synonyms :
Sponia orientalis var. affinis (Planch.) Baker
,
Trema guineensis (Schum. & Thonn. ) Ficalho
Symptoms :
H(006), H(027v), H(100)
Recipes :
H(006) diarrhoea, bark, root of Trema guineensis, infusion, VO.
H(027v) pre-natal pain, bark, infusion, VO.
H(100) venereal disease, bark, leaves, roots of Trema guineensis, infusion, VO.
H(027v) pre-natal pain, bark, infusion, VO.
H(100) venereal disease, bark, leaves, roots of Trema guineensis, infusion, VO.
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
pau cabra
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) fevers, leaves of Vernonia amygdalina, infusion, VO.
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
libo mucambtl, libo da terra
Voacanga africana Stapf
Official name :
Voacanga africana Stapf
Family :
Apocynaceae
Symptoms :
H(004), H(006), H(026)
Recipes :
H(004) small wounds, squeeze leaf juice of Voacanga africana on affected area
H(006) laxative, root, infusion, VO.
H(026) menstrual pain, bark in cold infusion
H(006) laxative, root, infusion, VO.
H(026) menstrual pain, bark in cold infusion
Region :
Sao Tome
Country :
Sao Tome
Vernacular name :
cata grande