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Author(s) :
Van Wyk, B.-E., Gericke, N.
Title :
Peoples Plants : A Guide to Useful Plants of Southern Africa.
Brizza Publication. Pretoria (2000)
Reference HW 50 has information about 51 plants :
Agathosma betulina (P.J.Bergius) Pillans
Official name :
Agathosma betulina (P.J.Bergius) Pillans
Family :
Rubiaceae
Symptoms :
H(026)
Recipes :
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, ONS. of Agathosma betulina, RNS. (rregistered from reference HS 32 (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108))
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
round-leaf Buchu (English)
Aloe chabaudii Schönl.
Official name :
Aloe chabaudii Schönl.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Symptoms :
H(112)
Recipes :
H(112) abortifacient, leaves of Aloe chabaudii, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
inkalane (Zulu), chabaud’s aloe (English)
Aloe christianii Reyn.
Official name :
Aloe christianii Reyn.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Symptoms :
H(112)
Recipes :
H(112) abortifacient, leaves of Aloe christianii RNS. (rregistered from reference HS 32 (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108))
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Aloe ferox Miller
Official name :
Aloe ferox Miller
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Symptoms :
H(112)
Recipes :
H(112) abortifacient, leaves of Aloe ferox, RNS
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
umhlaba (Zulu), (Xhosa), bitter aloe (English)
Amaranthus hybridus L.
Official name :
Amaranthus hybridus L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Amaranthus caudatus L.
Symptoms :
H(112)
Recipes :
H(112) abortifacient, leaves of Amaranthus caudatus, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Aristolochia heppii Merxm.
Official name :
Aristolochia heppii Merxm.
Family :
Aristolochiaceae
Symptoms :
H(112)
Recipes :
H(112) abortifacient, roots of Aristolochia heppii , RNS. (rregistered from reference HS 32 (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108))
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Artemisia afra Jacq. ex Willd.
Official name :
Artemisia afra Jacq. ex Willd.
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(026)
Recipes :
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, ONS. of Artemisia afra, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
umhlonyane (Zulu), (Xhosa), african wormwood (English)
Aspilia pluriseta Schweinf.
Official name :
Aspilia pluriseta Schweinf.
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(116)
Recipes :
H(116) amenorrhoea, roots of Aspilia pluriseta, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Barleria randii S. Moore
Official name :
Barleria randii S. Moore
Family :
Acanthaceae
Symptoms :
H(027), H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) infertility, H(027) antiabortifacient, root, leaves of Barleria randii, RNS. (rregistered from reference HS 32 (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108))
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Bauhinia galpinii N. E. Br.
Official name :
Bauhinia galpinii N. E. Br.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(116)
Recipes :
H(116) amenorrhoea, seeds of Bauhinia galpinii, RNS. (rregistered from reference HS 32 (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108))
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
umhuwa (Zulu), mutswiriri (Vhavenda), pride of the Cape (English)
Bauhinia petersiana Bolle
Official name :
Bauhinia petersiana Bolle
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(026), H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) infertility, H(026) dysmenorrhoea, roots of Bauhinia petersiana, RNS. (rregistered from reference HS 32 (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108))
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Boophone disticha (L.f.) Herbert
Official name :
Boophone disticha (L.f.) Herbert
Family :
Amaryllidaceae
Symptoms :
H(099), H(210)
Recipes :
H(210), Weak decoctions of bulb scales of Boophone disticha given to sedate violent, psychotic patients (from reference VP 50)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
not registered
Boscia foetida Schinz
Official name :
Boscia foetida Schinz
Family :
Capparaceae
Symptoms :
H(116)
Recipes :
H(116) amenorrhoea, ONS. of Boscia foetida, RNS. (rregistered from reference HS 32 (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108))
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
umvithi (Zulu), stink-bush (English)
Bridelia micrantha (Hochst.) Baillon
Official name :
Bridelia micrantha (Hochst.) Baillon
Family :
Phyllanthaceae
Symptoms :
H(112)
Recipes :
H(112) abortifacient, bark of Bridelia micrantha, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
munzere (Vhavenda), coastal golden-leaf (English)
Burkea africana Hook.
Official name :
Burkea africana Hook.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(101)
Recipes :
H(101) menorrhagia, bark of Burkea africana, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
wild seringa (English)
Capparis tomentosa Lam.
Official name :
Capparis tomentosa Lam.
Family :
Capparaceae
Synonyms :
Capparis polymorpha Guill. & Pers.
,
Capparis persicifolia A.Rich.
Symptoms :
H(027), H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) infertility, H(027) antiabortifacient, roots of Capparis tomentosa, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
umqoqolo (Zulu), muoba-dali (Vhavenda), wooly caper-bush (English)
Cassia abbreviata Oliv.
Official name :
Cassia abbreviata Oliv.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(112)
Recipes :
H(112) abortifacient, H(101) menorrhagia, roots of Cassia abbreviata, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
isinyembane (Zulu), long-pod Cassia (English)
Ceratotheca triloba (Bernh.) Hook. f.
Official name :
Ceratotheca triloba (Bernh.) Hook. f.
Family :
Pedialiaceae
Symptoms :
H(026), H(112)
Recipes :
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, H(112) abortifacient, leaves of Ceratotheca triloba, RNS. (From ref : HL 22)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa,
Vernacular name :
not registered
Ceratotheca triloba (Bernh.) Hook. f.
Official name :
Ceratotheca triloba (Bernh.) Hook. f.
Family :
Pedialiaceae
Symptoms :
H(112)
Recipes :
H(112) abortifacient, leaves of Ceratotheca triloba, RNS. (rregistered from reference HS 32 (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108))
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
udonqabathwa (Zulu), wild foxglove (English)
Cissampelos mucronata A. Rich.
Official name :
Cissampelos mucronata A. Rich.
Family :
Menispermaceae
Symptoms :
H(026), H(033), H(101)
Recipes :
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, H(033) infertility, H(101) menorrhagia, roots of Cissampelos mucronata, RNS.
(registered from referenc HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from referenc HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
umbombo (Zulu), heart-leaved vine (English)
Commelina africana L.
Official name :
Commelina africana L.
Family :
Commelinaceae
Symptoms :
H(026)
Recipes :
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, roots of Commelina africana, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
Lekzotswana (Xhosa), yellow Commelina (English)
Commelina benghalensis L.
Official name :
Commelina benghalensis L.
Family :
Commelinaceae
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) infertility, ONS. of Commelina benghalensis, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
idangabane (Zulu), uhlotshane (Xhosa), benghal Commelina (English)
Commelina benghalensis L.
Official name :
Commelina benghalensis L.
Family :
Commelinaceae
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) infertility, ONS., RNS. (From ref : HL 22)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa,
Vernacular name :
not registered
Cyanotis speciosa (L. F.) Hassk.
Official name :
Cyanotis speciosa (L. F.) Hassk.
Family :
Commelinaceae
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) infertility, H(026) dysmenorrhoea, roots of Cyanotis speciosa, RNS. (rregistered from reference HS 32 (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108))
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
iIngonga (Zulu), umagoswana (Xhosa), doll’s powderpuff (English)
Eriospermum flagelliforme (Baker) J.C. Manning (rejec. Name)
Official name :
Eriospermum flagelliforme (Baker) J.C. Manning (rejec. Name)
Family :
Eriospermaceae
Symptoms :
H(027)
Recipes :
H(027) antiabortifacient, tuber of Eriospermum flagelliforme, RNS. (rregistered from reference HS 32 (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108))
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
insulansula (Zulu)
Ficus capensis Thunb.
Official name :
Ficus capensis Thunb.
Family :
Moraceae
Synonyms :
Ficus sur Forssk.
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) infertility, H(027) antiabortifacient, roots of Ficus sur, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
umkhiwane (Zulu), broom cluster fig (English)
Foeniculum vulgare Mill.
Official name :
Foeniculum vulgare Mill.
Family :
Apiaceae
Symptoms :
H(007), H(008), H(037), H(050), H(104)
Recipes :
H(007) diuretic, H(008) diarrhea,H(037) cough, H(050) flatulent, H(104) stomachache and H(113) cramps, H(135) digestive problems, ONS., RNS. (From ref : HL 22)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa,
Vernacular name :
not registered
Geranium incanum Burm. f.
Official name :
Geranium incanum Burm. f.
Family :
Geraniaceae
Symptoms :
H(026)
Recipes :
H(026) menstruation, leaves of Geranium incanum, RNS. (rregistered from reference HS 32 (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108))
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
isikhwali (Zulu)
Gunnera perpensa L.
Official name :
Gunnera perpensa L.
Family :
Gunneraceae
Symptoms :
H(026), H(033)
Recipes :
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, H(033) infertility, roots of Gunnera perpensa RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
uxobo (Zulu); (Xhosa), rver pumpkin (English)
Harpagophytum procumbens DC. Ex Meisn.
Official name :
Harpagophytum procumbens DC. Ex Meisn.
Family :
Pedaliaceae
Symptoms :
H(026), H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) infertility, H(026) dysmenorrhoea, tubers of Harpagophytum procumbens, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
devil’s claw (English)
Holarrhena pubescens (Buch.-Ham.) Wall. ex G.Don
Official name :
Holarrhena pubescens (Buch.-Ham.) Wall. ex G.Don
Family :
Apocynaceae
Symptoms :
H(112)
Recipes :
H(112) abortifacient, roots of Holarrhena pubescens, RNS. (registered from reference HS 32 (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108))
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
makhuluwamuhatu (Vhavenda), fever pod (English)
Indigofera antunesiana Harms
Official name :
Indigofera antunesiana Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(026)
Recipes :
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, roots of Indigofera antunesiana, RNS. (registered from reference HS 32 (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108))
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
not registered
Indigofera arrecta Hochst.ex A. Rich.
Official name :
Indigofera arrecta Hochst.ex A. Rich.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(026), H(033)
Recipes :
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, H(033) infertility, roots of Indigofera arrecta, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
isiphungo (Zulu), african indigo (English)
Indigofera rhynchocarpa Welw. ex Baker
Official name :
Indigofera rhynchocarpa Welw. ex Baker
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(026)
Recipes :
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, ONS. of Indigofera rhynchocarpa, RNS. (registered from reference HS 32 (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108))
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
not registered
Lannea discolor (Sond.) Engl.
Official name :
Lannea discolor (Sond.) Engl.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Symptoms :
H(033), H(101)
Recipes :
H(033) infertility, H(101) menorrhagia, roots of Lannea discolor, RNS. (registered from reference HS 32 (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108))
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
isiganganyane (Zulu), muvhumbu (Vhavenda), live-long (English)
Lannea edulis (Sond.) Engl.
Official name :
Lannea edulis (Sond.) Engl.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Symptoms :
H(026), H(027)
Recipes :
H(027) antiabortifacient, H(026) dysmenorrhoea, roots of Lannea edulis, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32 ) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
wild grape (English)
Leonotis nepetifolia (L.) R.Br.
Official name :
Leonotis nepetifolia (L.) R.Br.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Symptoms :
H(112)
Recipes :
H(112) abortifacient, leaves of Leonotis nepetifolia, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
umunyane (Zulu)
Pentanisia prunelloides (Klotzsch ex. Eckl.& Zeyh.) Walp.
Official name :
Pentanisia prunelloides (Klotzsch ex. Eckl.& Zeyh.) Walp.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Symptoms :
H(026)
Recipes :
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, roots of Pentanisia prunelloides, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
icimamilo (Zulu); (Xhosa), broad-leaved Pentanisia (English)
Piliostigma thonningii (Schumach.) Milne-Redh.
Official name :
Piliostigma thonningii (Schumach.) Milne-Redh.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Bauhinia thonningii Schumach.
Symptoms :
H(101)
Recipes :
H(101) menorrhagia, leaves of Bauhinia thonningii, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
picture-frame tree (English)
Pouzolzia mixta Solms. Laub.
Official name :
Pouzolzia mixta Solms. Laub.
Family :
Urticaceae
Symptoms :
H(033), H(033z)
Recipes :
H(033) infertility, H(033z) contraceptive, roots of Pouzolzia mixta, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
udekane (Zulu), soap-nettle (English)
Rhoicissus tridentata (L.f.) Wild & Drummond
Official name :
Rhoicissus tridentata (L.f.) Wild & Drummond
Family :
Vitaceae
Synonyms :
Rhoicissus erythrodes (Fresen.) Planch.
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) infertility, tuber of Rhoicissus tridentata, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
umthwazi (Zulu)
Rhoicissus tridentata (L.f.) Wild & Drummond
Official name :
Rhoicissus tridentata (L.f.) Wild & Drummond
Family :
Vitaceae
Synonyms :
Rhoicissus erythrodes (Fresen.) Planch.
Symptoms :
H(026)
Recipes :
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, tuber of Rhoicissus tridentata, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
mutumbula mbudzana (Vhavenda), wild grape (English)
Schkuhria pinnata (Lam.) O. Kuntze
Official name :
Schkuhria pinnata (Lam.) O. Kuntze
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(033z), H(112)
Recipes :
H(033z) contraceptive, H(112) abortifacient, the whole plant of Schkuhria pinnata (From ref : HL 22)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa,
Vernacular name :
not registered
Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen.
Official name :
Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen.
Family :
Polygalaceae
Symptoms :
H(026)
Recipes :
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, roots of Securidaca longipendunculata, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
mpesu (Vhavenda), violet tree (English)
Siphonochilus aethiopicus (Schweinnf.) B.L. Burtt
Official name :
Siphonochilus aethiopicus (Schweinnf.) B.L. Burtt
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Symptoms :
H(026)
Recipes :
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, rhizome of Siphonochilus aethiopicus, RRNS. registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
isiphephetho (Zulu), ild ginger (English)
Typha capensis (Rohrb.) N.E. Br.
Official name :
Typha capensis (Rohrb.) N.E. Br.
Family :
Typhaceae
Symptoms :
H(026)
Recipes :
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, rhizome of Typha capensis, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
ibuma (Zulu), bullrush (English)
Vernonia amygdalina Delile
Official name :
Vernonia amygdalina Delile
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Vernonia senegalensis A. Chev.
,
Gymnanthemum amygdalinum (Delile) Sch. Bip. Ex Walp.
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) infertility, H(116) amenorrhoea, roots of Vernonia amygdalina, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Vernonia glaberrima Welw. ex O. Hoffm.
Official name :
Vernonia glaberrima Welw. ex O. Hoffm.
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(026)
Recipes :
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, roots of Vernonia glabrerrima, RNS. (registered from reference HS 32 (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108))
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
not registered
Vigna unguiculata (L.) A. Walp.
Official name :
Vigna unguiculata (L.) A. Walp.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(116)
Recipes :
H(116) amenorrhoea, seeds of Vigna unguiculata, RNS.
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, roots of Vigna unguiculata, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, roots of Vigna unguiculata, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
isikhwali (Zulu), wild cow pea (English)
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(033)
Recipes :
H(033) infertility, roots of Ximenia caffra, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
umthunduluka (Zulu)
Xysmalobium undulatum (L.) W.T.Aiton
Official name :
Xysmalobium undulatum (L.) W.T.Aiton
Family :
Apocynaceae
Symptoms :
H(026)
Recipes :
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, roots of Xysmalobium undulatumi, RNS.
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
(registered from reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
ishongwe (Zulu); (Xhosa), milkwort (English)