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Description :
agalactia, lactogenic, lactation disorders
262 plants found in 143 reference(s) :
Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HC 52
Author(s) :
Catarino, L. , P. J. Havik , M. M. Romeiras
Title :
Medicinal plants of Guinea-Bissau: Therapeutic applications, ethnic diversity and knowledge transfer
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 183, 71–94 (2016)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2016.02.032
Symptoms :
H(002), H(027w), H(027z)
Recipes :
H(027z) pregnancy; childbirth; H(002) breastfeeding and H(027w) diseases of the newborn, seeds of Abelmoschus esculentus, RNS.
H(095) food, ONS, RNS.
H(095) food, ONS, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
budágá (plant), mandágá (fruit) (Biafada), candja, sumaré (Guinean creole), candja, candjelana (Fula), malãkan, sumari (Nalu), n'candja (Pepel), sumari (Sosso)
Abrus precatorius L. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 42
Author(s) :
Arkinstall, W.
Title :
Medicinal and useful plants collected in the Manianga district of the Republic of Zaïre
Revue de recherche scientifique.
Spécial Médecine traditionnelle au Zaïre, Volume unique , pp135 - 158 (1979)
Presses de l' Institut de Recherche Scientifique
Symptoms :
H(002)
Recipes :
H(002), leaves of female pertner Setaria magaphylla used to make funnel to administer drink of leaves or sap of Abrus precatorius and Manotes pruinosa to increase breast milk
H(002) purify and increase supply of a women's breast milk.
H(002) purify and increase supply of a women's breast milk.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (ex. Zaïre)
(Manianga distrct)
Vernacular name :
munzeke-munzeke, munzeke - nzeke (Kikongo)
Reference HK 60
Author(s) :
Konda ku Mbuta, Kabakura Mwima, Mbembe Bitengeli, Itufa Y’okolo, Mahuku Kavuna, Mafuta Mandanga, Mpoyi, Kalambayi, Ndemankeni Izamajole, Kadima Kazembe, Kelela Booto, Ngiuvu Vasaki, Bongombola Mwabonsika, Dumu Lody & Paul Latham
Title :
Plantes médicinales de traditions. Province de l'Equateur – R.D. Congo, Kinshasa 2012 (419 p.)
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (I.R.S.S.) in Kinshasa.
ISBN 9780955420856
Symptoms :
H(002)
Recipes :
H(002) galactogenic, pressed juice of the leaves of Abrus precatorius diluted with palm wine: VO. 1 glass per day.
H(002) galactogenic, ashes of the liana, local application after scarification (at the level of the chest)
H(002) galactogenic, ashes of the liana, local application after scarification (at the level of the chest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (City of Bumba and suburbs)
Vernacular name :
dengo dengo (Lingala)
Reference HK 61
Author(s) :
Kibungu Kembelo A.O.
Title :
Quelques plantes médicinales du Bas-Congo et leurs usages (198 p.),(2003)
http://www.sie-cameroun.cm/?q=biblio/doc/4825
Symptoms :
H(002), H(008), H(013), H(016), H(037), H(082), H(101), H(201)
Recipes :
H(002) galactogenic, pound together the following plants : leaves of Garcinia huillensis, leaves and roots of Erythrococca atrovirens and Abrus precatorius; soak the mixture in palm wine. Rub breasts, 3 times per day.
H(008) baby diarrhea due to breast milk, pound together and soak in water the plant of Abrus precatorius and Chamaesyce hirta; to filter and drink 1/3 of bamboo glass, 3 times per day. For baby 1 teaspoon, 3 times per day until the diarrhea stops
H(013) skin eruptions,H(014) acute dermatitis (kiungu)), boil together in water and palm wine parts of the following plants : barks of trunk of Hallea stipulosa, Anchomanes difformis, Abrus precatorius and Vigna subterranea (leafy stems); to filter and drink ½ bamboo glass, 2 times per day.
H(016) mastitis, pound and boil in water the plants : Abrus precatorius and Chamaesyce hirta; to filter and drink ½ bamboo glass, 2 times per day.
H(037) cough, boil together in water the following plants: Abrus precatorius, Mondia whitei, Allium sativum, Zingiber officinale, white clay and salt; to filter and drink 1/3 of glass, 3 times per day.
H(037) cough, decoction of leaves of Hymenocardia ulmoides with the pounded plant of Abrus precatorius; filter once the solution is cooled and add the filtrate of pounded stems of Costus phyllocephalus; mix well, to filter and drink 1/3 of glass, 3 times per day .
H(082) asthma, boiling in water the mixture of Quisqualis hensii (young leaves), rays hive, leaves of Capsicum frutescens and of Tetrorchidium didymostemon; of Abrus precatorius and of fungus growing on dead wood; to filter and drink ½ glass, 2 times per day
H(101) abundant and prolonged menstrual bleeding, crush and macerate in palm wine the mixing of Manotes expansa, Abrus precatorius, stamens corn, Aframomum melegueta, Gossypium barbadense (seeds), Pterocarpus angolensis; to filter and drink 1 table spoon, 3 times per day.
H(201) dementia, H(201) madness, pound together the following plants : Erythrina abyssinica (barks), Abrus precatorius (roots), Heinsia crinita (roots), Brillantaisia patula (roots), Arachis hypogea with red seeds; macerated in palm wine, to filter and drink 1/3 bamboo glass, 3 times per day for 3 consecutive days.
H(008) baby diarrhea due to breast milk, pound together and soak in water the plant of Abrus precatorius and Chamaesyce hirta; to filter and drink 1/3 of bamboo glass, 3 times per day. For baby 1 teaspoon, 3 times per day until the diarrhea stops
H(013) skin eruptions,H(014) acute dermatitis (kiungu)), boil together in water and palm wine parts of the following plants : barks of trunk of Hallea stipulosa, Anchomanes difformis, Abrus precatorius and Vigna subterranea (leafy stems); to filter and drink ½ bamboo glass, 2 times per day.
H(016) mastitis, pound and boil in water the plants : Abrus precatorius and Chamaesyce hirta; to filter and drink ½ bamboo glass, 2 times per day.
H(037) cough, boil together in water the following plants: Abrus precatorius, Mondia whitei, Allium sativum, Zingiber officinale, white clay and salt; to filter and drink 1/3 of glass, 3 times per day.
H(037) cough, decoction of leaves of Hymenocardia ulmoides with the pounded plant of Abrus precatorius; filter once the solution is cooled and add the filtrate of pounded stems of Costus phyllocephalus; mix well, to filter and drink 1/3 of glass, 3 times per day .
H(082) asthma, boiling in water the mixture of Quisqualis hensii (young leaves), rays hive, leaves of Capsicum frutescens and of Tetrorchidium didymostemon; of Abrus precatorius and of fungus growing on dead wood; to filter and drink ½ glass, 2 times per day
H(101) abundant and prolonged menstrual bleeding, crush and macerate in palm wine the mixing of Manotes expansa, Abrus precatorius, stamens corn, Aframomum melegueta, Gossypium barbadense (seeds), Pterocarpus angolensis; to filter and drink 1 table spoon, 3 times per day.
H(201) dementia, H(201) madness, pound together the following plants : Erythrina abyssinica (barks), Abrus precatorius (roots), Heinsia crinita (roots), Brillantaisia patula (roots), Arachis hypogea with red seeds; macerated in palm wine, to filter and drink 1/3 bamboo glass, 3 times per day for 3 consecutive days.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Bas-Congo Province)
Vernacular name :
ngenguba (Kikongo) nsiala (Kisuku)
Reference HL 32
Author(s) :
Lautenschläger, T., M. Monizi , M. Pedro, J. L. Mandombe, M. Futuro Bránquima, C. Heinze and C. Neinhuis
Title :
First large-scale ethnobotanical survey in the province of Uíge, northern Angola
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 14:51 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0238-3
Symptoms :
H(002), H(037), H(139)
Recipes :
H(002) activates lactation, H(037) cough, H(139) erectile dysfunction,leaves of Abrus precatorius + crudité, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (province de Uíge)
Vernacular name :
dinzenze, dienguele (Kikongo)
Abrus precatorius L. subsp. africanus Verdc. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L. subsp. africanus Verdc.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Glycine abrus L.
Reference HC 52
Author(s) :
Catarino, L. , P. J. Havik , M. M. Romeiras
Title :
Medicinal plants of Guinea-Bissau: Therapeutic applications, ethnic diversity and knowledge transfer
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 183, 71–94 (2016)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2016.02.032
Symptoms :
H(002), H(027w), H(027z), H(033), H(104), H(137)
Recipes :
H(137) pains, H(027z) pregnancy; childbirth; H(002) breastfeeding and H(027w) diseases of the newborn, H(104) intestinal problems, H(033) male impotence, aerial parts of plant of Abrus precatorius subsp. africanus, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
benambô, bunámbô (Biafada), ovocate (Bijagó), planta-di-açúcar (Guinean creole), cassenti (Jola), n’tchet, camdoudou (Nalu)
Reference HN 01
Author(s) :
Nyakabwa, M. & W. Dibaluka
Title :
Plantes médicinales cultivées dans la zone de Kabondo à Kisangani (Zaïre).
African study monographs, 11, 2, 87 - 99, (1990)
Symptoms :
H(002)
Recipes :
H(002), leaves maceration in H2O of Abrus precatorius L. subsp. africanus, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (ex. Zaïre)
Vernacular name :
songu, sindamu, kasongu (Swahili)
Acacia albida Del. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia albida Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev.
Reference HW 53
Author(s) :
Wezel, A.
Title :
Plantes médicinales et leur utilisation traditionnelle chez les paysans au Niger
Etudes flor.vég. Burkina Faso 6, 9-18
Frankfurt/Ouagadougou August/Août 2002
Symptoms :
H(002), H(008), H(046), H(051), H(077), H(094), H(104), H(108)
Recipes :
H(002) lactogenic, H(008) diarrhoea, H(046) measles, H(051) fever, H(077) anti-vomitory, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) abdominal pain, H(108) cold; organs of Acacia albida used, leaves, branch, barks, flowers, roots, RNS. (recipes collected from female healers)
H(008) diarrhoea, H(008) dysentery, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) colic, H(104) abdominal pain; organs of Acacia albida used, leaves, barks, flowers, roots, RNS. (recipes collected from male healers)
H(008) diarrhoea, H(008) dysentery, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) colic, H(104) abdominal pain; organs of Acacia albida used, leaves, barks, flowers, roots, RNS. (recipes collected from male healers)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Niger
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia scorpioides (L.) W.F. Wight
Reference HW 53
Author(s) :
Wezel, A.
Title :
Plantes médicinales et leur utilisation traditionnelle chez les paysans au Niger
Etudes flor.vég. Burkina Faso 6, 9-18
Frankfurt/Ouagadougou August/Août 2002
Symptoms :
H(002), H(008), H(037), H(094), H(104), H(108)
Recipes :
H(002) lactogenic,H(008) dysentery, H(037) cough, H(104) abdominal pain, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(108) cold; organs of Acacia nilotica used, leaves, branch, barks, roots, RNS. (recipes collected from female healers)
H(008) diarrhoea, dysentery, H(037) cough, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) abdominal pain, H(104) stomach pain, organs of Acacia nilotica used, leaves, barks, fruit, RNS. (recipes collected from male healers)
H(008) diarrhoea, dysentery, H(037) cough, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) abdominal pain, H(104) stomach pain, organs of Acacia nilotica used, leaves, barks, fruit, RNS. (recipes collected from male healers)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Niger
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Acalypha villicaulis Hochst.ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha villicaulis Hochst.ex A. Rich.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HD 40
Author(s) :
de Wet, H.,S.C.Ngubane
Title :
Traditional herbal remedies used by women in a rural community in northern Maputaland (South Africa) for the treatment of gynaecology and obstetric complaints
South African Journal of Botany 94, 129–139 (2014)
Symptoms :
H(002), H(026), H(191)
Recipes :
H(002) induce lactation by a new mother just after delivery, the bark of Kigelia africana is peeled on the east and west side of the tree and chopped with Acalypha vilacaulus root. A handful of plant material is boiled with water just covering the plant material until water drops to the same level of plant material, cool before straining. VO. half a cup 3 X/ day
H(027z) to shorten first menstruation period and H(191) to regulate blood flow for her next consecutive menses. Bark from root of Acalypha villicaulis is stripped and chopped. Decoction of handful of fresh root bark for 15 min, cool before straining. Half a cup of the decoction is VO. 3X / day
H(026) dysmenorrhoea and during pregnancy to ensure safe pregnancy and an uncomplicated delivery
H(026) dysmenorrhoea or to shorten menstrual period during menarche. Chop the peeled root bark of Acalypha villicaulis and mix with the root of Searsia nebulosa and Bridelia cathartica. Boil three handfuls of mixed plant material in 2 L of water for 1 h, cool before straining. The residue can be dried and re-use. One cup (±250 mL) is VO. 2X/ day
H(026) dysmenorrhoea and H(033) infertility, chopped roots of Bridelia cathartica, Erythrina humeana, Acalypha villicaulis, Searsia nebulosa, stem of Hyphaene coriacea or roots of Ozoroa engleri. Two handfuls of above mixed plant material are boiled in 1 L of water for 30 min, cool before straining. One cup of the decoction is taken thrice a day.
H(027z) to shorten first menstruation period and H(191) to regulate blood flow for her next consecutive menses. Bark from root of Acalypha villicaulis is stripped and chopped. Decoction of handful of fresh root bark for 15 min, cool before straining. Half a cup of the decoction is VO. 3X / day
H(026) dysmenorrhoea and during pregnancy to ensure safe pregnancy and an uncomplicated delivery
H(026) dysmenorrhoea or to shorten menstrual period during menarche. Chop the peeled root bark of Acalypha villicaulis and mix with the root of Searsia nebulosa and Bridelia cathartica. Boil three handfuls of mixed plant material in 2 L of water for 1 h, cool before straining. The residue can be dried and re-use. One cup (±250 mL) is VO. 2X/ day
H(026) dysmenorrhoea and H(033) infertility, chopped roots of Bridelia cathartica, Erythrina humeana, Acalypha villicaulis, Searsia nebulosa, stem of Hyphaene coriacea or roots of Ozoroa engleri. Two handfuls of above mixed plant material are boiled in 1 L of water for 30 min, cool before straining. One cup of the decoction is taken thrice a day.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
northern Maputaland (South Africa)
Vernacular name :
umphendulo (Zulu)
Acanthus pubescens (Thomson ex Oliv.) Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthus pubescens (Thomson ex Oliv.) Engl.
Family :
Acanthaceae
Synonyms :
Acanthus arboreus C.B.Clarke
Reference HM 40
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
The Ethnomedicine of the Haya people of Bugabo ward, Kagera Region, north western Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:24 (2009) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-24
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/5/1/24
Symptoms :
H(002), H(027), H(051), H(100)
Recipes :
H(002) galactagogue, H(051) paludism, the roots of Acanthus pubescens are cut into small pieces and boiled with water or broth/meat.
H(027) prevent miscarriage, decoction made with aerial parts of Crassocephalum vitellinum mixed with the roots of Alchornea cordiflia, Sapium ellipticum, Acanthus pubescens and Emilia javanica is used to prevent miscarriage
H(051) paludism and H(157) febrile convulsions, leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, Sapium ellipticum, Kigelia africana, Zehneria scabra, Acanthus pubescens, Emilia javanica and Oxygonum sinuatum, are boiled and the decoction taken daily
H(100) gonorrhea, H(100) syphilis, the roots of Acanthus pubescens are cut into small pieces, 2 bowls are taken per day
H(100) gonnorhea, H(100) syphilis, the roots of Trichilia emetica of Alchonea cordifolia, Sapium ellipticum, Zenheria scabra, Acanthus pubescens, Emilia javanica and Oxygonum sinuatum are boiled and the decoction drunk.
H(027) prevent miscarriage, decoction made with aerial parts of Crassocephalum vitellinum mixed with the roots of Alchornea cordiflia, Sapium ellipticum, Acanthus pubescens and Emilia javanica is used to prevent miscarriage
H(051) paludism and H(157) febrile convulsions, leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, Sapium ellipticum, Kigelia africana, Zehneria scabra, Acanthus pubescens, Emilia javanica and Oxygonum sinuatum, are boiled and the decoction taken daily
H(100) gonorrhea, H(100) syphilis, the roots of Acanthus pubescens are cut into small pieces, 2 bowls are taken per day
H(100) gonnorhea, H(100) syphilis, the roots of Trichilia emetica of Alchonea cordifolia, Sapium ellipticum, Zenheria scabra, Acanthus pubescens, Emilia javanica and Oxygonum sinuatum are boiled and the decoction drunk.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Bugabo ward)
Vernacular name :
amatoju
Achyranthes aspera L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Achyranthes aspera L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Achyranthes annua Dinter
,
Achyranthes indica (L.) Mill.
,
Achyranthes aspera L. var. sicula
,
Achyranthes obovata Peter.
Reference HB 10
Author(s) :
Bourobou - Bourobou, H., H. Mounzeo, B. Mbatchi & P. Posso
Title :
Quelques plantes galactogènes utilisées par les Bapunu au Gabon.
Rev. Méd. Pharm. Afr., Vol. 10, n° 1, 71 - 78, (1996)
Symptoms :
H(002)
Recipes :
H(002), the mixing (mudjumbu), Achyranthes aspera , Ageratum conyzoides, Mikania cordata, Eclipta alba (minombu), Ethulia conyzoides (matsi ma manguele), leaves decoction, filter, 0,5 to 1 l / 1 to 2 X , in 1 day, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Gabon
Vernacular name :
kolosu
Adansonia digitata L. :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Adansonia digitata L.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Synonyms :
Adansonia sphaerocarpa A.Chev.
Reference HA 07
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E., V. Adjakidje, M.R.A. Ahyi, K. Akpagana, P. Chibon, A. El - Hadji, J. Eyme, M. Garba, , J. - N. Gassita, M. Gbeassor, E. Goudote, S. Guinko, K. - K. Hodouto, P. Houngnon, A. Keita, Y. Keoula, W. P. Kluga - Ocloo, I. Lo, K. M. Siamevi, K. K. Taffame
Title :
Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques et floristiques au Togo.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 671 p., (1986)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(002), H(020), H(104)
Recipes :
H(002), seeds, pulp of fruits Adansonia digitata , seeds Pennisetum americanum, maceration H2O, VO.
H(020), seeds Adansonia digitata, Parkia biglobosa, leaves Lippia multiflora, delayed, VO.
H(104), seeds Adansonia digitata , roots of Kaempferia aethiopica, delayed powder, VO.
H(020), seeds Adansonia digitata, Parkia biglobosa, leaves Lippia multiflora, delayed, VO.
H(104), seeds Adansonia digitata , roots of Kaempferia aethiopica, delayed powder, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Togo
Vernacular name :
todi (Nawdem), tokala, tuéleg, kankanssio (Moba), baobab (French)
Reference HC 52
Author(s) :
Catarino, L. , P. J. Havik , M. M. Romeiras
Title :
Medicinal plants of Guinea-Bissau: Therapeutic applications, ethnic diversity and knowledge transfer
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 183, 71–94 (2016)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2016.02.032
Symptoms :
H(002), H(027w), H(027z), H(095)
Recipes :
H(027z) pregnancy; childbirth; H(002) breastfeeding and H(027w) diseases of the newborn, leaves of Adansonia digitata, RNS.
H(095) food, ONS, RNS.
H(095) food, ONS, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
láté, átè (Balanta), buàs (Biafada), uáto, uvato (Bijagó), cabaceira, cabacera, calabacera, (Guinean creole), baobab, pain de singe (fruit) (French), bóè (Fula), bedom-hal, burungule-burúnque (Mancanha), citô (Mandinga), bebáque, bedom-hal, brungal (Manjaco), m'béke (Nalu), burungule (Pepel), cabaceira, calabaceira, imbondeiro (Portugese), kiri (Sosso)
Reference HK 01
Author(s) :
Kerharo, J. & J. G. Adam
Title :
La pharmacopée sénégalaise traditionnelle. Plantes médicinales et toxiques.
Editions Vigot Frères, Paris, 1011 p., (1974)
Symptoms :
H(002), H(014), H(037), H(038), H(091), H(104), H(201)
Recipes :
H(002), powder of bark of the underground part of Sterculia sestemra of Adansonia digitata , VO. + millet
H(014) vagina, stems with leaves of Tephrosia purpurea, leaves of Adansonia digitata, maceration, in vagina
H(037) bronch, stems with leaves, barks stem, branch, trunk of Aphania senegalensis, fruit pulp Adansonia digitata, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(038), stems with leaves of Adansonia digitata of Tephrosia purpurea, maceration, in vagina
H(091) kwash., root powdered Adansonia digitata, Acacia albida, Chrozophora senegalensi, Bauhinia rufescens, Waltheria indica, Mitracarpus scaber, to dilute in milk, VO.
H(104), ripe fruit of Adansonia digitata, ONS. of Leptadenia hastata, RNS., VO.
H(104), root, leaves, barks stem, branch, trunk of Boscia senegalensis, roots of Securinega virosa, leaves of Adansonia digitata, RNS., VO.
H(104), pulp pounded fruit of Adansonia digitata, leaves pounded of Lophira lanceolata, VO.
H(130) + H(121), leaves of Borreria verticillata, ONS. of Datura metel of Adansonia digitata, RNS., massage
H(201) psychosis, root of Digitata, RNS., VO.
H(014) vagina, stems with leaves of Tephrosia purpurea, leaves of Adansonia digitata, maceration, in vagina
H(037) bronch, stems with leaves, barks stem, branch, trunk of Aphania senegalensis, fruit pulp Adansonia digitata, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(038), stems with leaves of Adansonia digitata of Tephrosia purpurea, maceration, in vagina
H(091) kwash., root powdered Adansonia digitata, Acacia albida, Chrozophora senegalensi, Bauhinia rufescens, Waltheria indica, Mitracarpus scaber, to dilute in milk, VO.
H(104), ripe fruit of Adansonia digitata, ONS. of Leptadenia hastata, RNS., VO.
H(104), root, leaves, barks stem, branch, trunk of Boscia senegalensis, roots of Securinega virosa, leaves of Adansonia digitata, RNS., VO.
H(104), pulp pounded fruit of Adansonia digitata, leaves pounded of Lophira lanceolata, VO.
H(130) + H(121), leaves of Borreria verticillata, ONS. of Datura metel of Adansonia digitata, RNS., massage
H(201) psychosis, root of Digitata, RNS., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HM 33
Author(s) :
Malgras, D. (R.P.)
Title :
Arbres et arbustes guérisseurs des savanes maliennes.
Editions Karthala, 22 - 24, boulevard Arago, 75013 Paris, 480 p. (1992)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(002), H(004), H(008), H(014), H(027), H(046), H(051), H(053), H(056), H(076), H(095), H(103), H(113), H(124), H(126), H(143)
Recipes :
H(001) conjunctivitis, decoction trunk barks of Adansonia digitata, eyes instillations
H(002) lactogenic, trunks barks powder of Adansonia digitata of Sterculia setigera + son of mil, RNS.
H(004) wounds, H(124) haemorrhage, trunks barks powder of Adansonia digitata in local applications
H(004) wounds which suppurate, flour of Adansonia., local application
H(008) diarrhoea, infusion of leaves of Adansonia., VO.
H(008) diarrhoea, childs, leaves of Adansonia., VO.
H(014) skin disease, H(056) filaria, H(126) hepatitis, H(126) liver cirrhosis, empty roasted cloves, RNS.
H(027) prevention of abortion, powder of fruits of Adansonia. + flour of millet, RNS.
H(046) chicken-pox, H(143) variola, fruit pulp of Adansonia. + flour of sorgho + H2O, RNS.
H(051) fevers, H(113) inflammations, decoction trunk barks of Adansonia digitata, RNS.
H(053) otitis, decoction of fruits of Adansonia., RNS.
H(076) stomatitis, H(103) gingivitis, decoction trunk barks of Adansonia digitata, gargle
H(103) tooth ashes, pulp of trunks barks of Adansonia digitata, to chew
H(103) tooth hole, powder of roasted seeds in tooth hole
H(095) food, fruit, flour of fruits, leaves in sauces
H(002) lactogenic, trunks barks powder of Adansonia digitata of Sterculia setigera + son of mil, RNS.
H(004) wounds, H(124) haemorrhage, trunks barks powder of Adansonia digitata in local applications
H(004) wounds which suppurate, flour of Adansonia., local application
H(008) diarrhoea, infusion of leaves of Adansonia., VO.
H(008) diarrhoea, childs, leaves of Adansonia., VO.
H(014) skin disease, H(056) filaria, H(126) hepatitis, H(126) liver cirrhosis, empty roasted cloves, RNS.
H(027) prevention of abortion, powder of fruits of Adansonia. + flour of millet, RNS.
H(046) chicken-pox, H(143) variola, fruit pulp of Adansonia. + flour of sorgho + H2O, RNS.
H(051) fevers, H(113) inflammations, decoction trunk barks of Adansonia digitata, RNS.
H(053) otitis, decoction of fruits of Adansonia., RNS.
H(076) stomatitis, H(103) gingivitis, decoction trunk barks of Adansonia digitata, gargle
H(103) tooth ashes, pulp of trunks barks of Adansonia digitata, to chew
H(103) tooth hole, powder of roasted seeds in tooth hole
H(095) food, fruit, flour of fruits, leaves in sauces
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali
Vernacular name :
sira,nsira (Bambara), sira (Malinke), zige (Minyanka), zenge (Senoufo), 'iya, 'ile (Bwa), pii (Bobo-fing), oro (Dogon)
Reference HW 53
Author(s) :
Wezel, A.
Title :
Plantes médicinales et leur utilisation traditionnelle chez les paysans au Niger
Etudes flor.vég. Burkina Faso 6, 9-18
Frankfurt/Ouagadougou August/Août 2002
Symptoms :
H(002), H(077), H(094), H(104), H(108), H(126), H(165)
Recipes :
H(002) lactogenic, H(077) anti-vomitory, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) abdominal pain, H(165) child sickness; organs of Adansonia digitata used, leaves, branch, barks, roots, RNS. (recipes collected from female healers)
H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) abdominal pain, H(108) cold, H(126) jaundice; organs of Adansonia digitata used, leaves, branch, barks, RNS. (recipes collected from male healers)
H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) abdominal pain, H(108) cold, H(126) jaundice; organs of Adansonia digitata used, leaves, branch, barks, RNS. (recipes collected from male healers)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Niger
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Afrormosia laxiflora (Benth.) Harms :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Afrormosia laxiflora (Benth.) Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Pericopsis laxiflora (Benth.) Meeuwen
,
Ormosia laxiflora Benth.
Reference HC 52
Author(s) :
Catarino, L. , P. J. Havik , M. M. Romeiras
Title :
Medicinal plants of Guinea-Bissau: Therapeutic applications, ethnic diversity and knowledge transfer
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 183, 71–94 (2016)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2016.02.032
Symptoms :
H(002), H(027w), H(027z)
Recipes :
H(027z) pregnancy; childbirth; H(002) breastfeeding and H(027w) diseases of the newborn bark of Pericopsis laxiflora, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
cúlèculè, culi-culi, culu-cula (Fula), baba, buba (Manjaco)
Afzelia africana Smith ex Pers. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Afzelia africana Smith ex Pers.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 01
Author(s) :
Kerharo, J. & J. G. Adam
Title :
La pharmacopée sénégalaise traditionnelle. Plantes médicinales et toxiques.
Editions Vigot Frères, Paris, 1011 p., (1974)
Symptoms :
H(002), H(004), H(034), H(037), H(051), H(092), H(104), H(173), H(201)
Recipes :
H(002), barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, , maceration, VO.
H(004), barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, ONS. of Morinda lucida, powder, local application
H(034),H(037) bronchitis, barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, root of Annona senegalensis, powder, maceration, VO.
H(051) barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia, powder, maceration, VO.
H(092), seeds of Afzelia africana, VO.
H(104), barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, ONS. of Khaya senegalensis, maceration, VO.
H(104), ONS. of Afzelia africana, ONS. of Khaya senegalensis, RNS., VO.
H(173), barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, maceration, local application
H(201) psychosis, root of Acacia albida, barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, decoction (H2O) , bath, VO.
H(004), barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, ONS. of Morinda lucida, powder, local application
H(034),H(037) bronchitis, barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, root of Annona senegalensis, powder, maceration, VO.
H(051) barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia, powder, maceration, VO.
H(092), seeds of Afzelia africana, VO.
H(104), barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, ONS. of Khaya senegalensis, maceration, VO.
H(104), ONS. of Afzelia africana, ONS. of Khaya senegalensis, RNS., VO.
H(173), barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, maceration, local application
H(201) psychosis, root of Acacia albida, barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, decoction (H2O) , bath, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HK 57
Author(s) :
Kerharo, J. & J. G. Adam
Title :
Note sur quelques plantes médicinales des Bassari et des Tandanké du Sénégal oriental.
Bulletin de l' I.F.A.N., Tome 26, série A, n°2,(1964)
Symptoms :
H(002), H(092)
Recipes :
H(002) lactogenic, preparation from roots barks of Afzelia africana, VO. + chest massage
H(092) seeds are sometimes toxic
H(092) seeds are sometimes toxic
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal (Bassari and Tandanké of eastern Senegal)
Vernacular name :
gapeul (Tandanké)
Reference HM 33
Author(s) :
Malgras, D. (R.P.)
Title :
Arbres et arbustes guérisseurs des savanes maliennes.
Editions Karthala, 22 - 24, boulevard Arago, 75013 Paris, 480 p. (1992)
Symptoms :
H(002), H(034), H(037), H(068), H(103), H(109), H(113), H(139), H(152), H(156)
Recipes :
H(002) lactogenics,H(037) pneumonia, H(034) tachycardia, powder barks of Afzela africana, VO.
H(068) onchocerciasis, maceration of roots of Diospyros mespiliformis of Vitex doniana of Tamarindus indica of Afzela africana, RNS.
H(103) tooth ashes, boiled barks of Afzelia., gargle
H(109) lumbago, boiled barks of Afzelia., RNS.
H(113) lameness, soft leaves of Afzelia. decoction, RNS.
H(152) hypotension, roots decoction of Afzela africana, VO.
H(156) whooping-cough, H(139) sexual incapacity, roots decoction of Afzelia., RNS.
H(068) onchocerciasis, maceration of roots of Diospyros mespiliformis of Vitex doniana of Tamarindus indica of Afzela africana, RNS.
H(103) tooth ashes, boiled barks of Afzelia., gargle
H(109) lumbago, boiled barks of Afzelia., RNS.
H(113) lameness, soft leaves of Afzelia. decoction, RNS.
H(152) hypotension, roots decoction of Afzela africana, VO.
H(156) whooping-cough, H(139) sexual incapacity, roots decoction of Afzelia., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali
Vernacular name :
lenge (Bambara), linge, danga (Malinke), cenge, kacinge (Minyanka), tiinge, ticige (Senoufo), kibi (Bobo-fing), pettohi (Peuhl)
Ageratum conyzoides L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Ageratum conyzoides L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HA 20
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun et al.
Title :
Contribution to ethnobotanical and floristic studies in Uganda.
O.U.A./C.S.T.R., Lagos (1993)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(002), H(027), H(093), H(100)
Recipes :
This section will be completely encoded in a future H(002), pounded leaves, to dry, powder, VO.
H(027), VO., macerated and to filterd leaves Ageratum conyzoides, Rumex usambarensis
H(093), pounded leaves delayed, bath + application of powder and vaseline
H(100), inguinal ganglion, hip- bath of pounded leaves in H2O of Ageratum conyzoides, Plectranthus amboinicus, Indigafera arrecta, Diodia scandens
H(027), VO., macerated and to filterd leaves Ageratum conyzoides, Rumex usambarensis
H(093), pounded leaves delayed, bath + application of powder and vaseline
H(100), inguinal ganglion, hip- bath of pounded leaves in H2O of Ageratum conyzoides, Plectranthus amboinicus, Indigafera arrecta, Diodia scandens
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HB 10
Author(s) :
Bourobou - Bourobou, H., H. Mounzeo, B. Mbatchi & P. Posso
Title :
Quelques plantes galactogènes utilisées par les Bapunu au Gabon.
Rev. Méd. Pharm. Afr., Vol. 10, n° 1, 71 - 78, (1996)
Symptoms :
H(002)
Recipes :
H(002), Achyranthes aspera , Ageratum conyzoides, Mikania cordata, Eclipta alba (minombu), Ethulia conyzoides (matsi ma manguele), leaves, decoction (H2O) , filter, VO, 0,5 to 1 L./ 1 to 2 per 1 day, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Gabon
Vernacular name :
mambima tabe
Aloe ferox Miller :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe ferox Miller
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HC 27
Author(s) :
Coopoosamy, R. M. and K. K. Naidoo
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by traditional healers in Durban, South Africa.
African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology Vol. 6(11), pp. 818-823, 22 March, 2012
Symptoms :
H(002), H(004), H(005x), H(006), H(013), H(013), H(014), H(020x), H(051), H(076), H(076), H(091), H(108), H(111), H(111x), H(191), H(137), H(199)
Recipes :
H(002) applied on nipples for females who breast fed , H(004) wounds, H(005x) blisters, H(006) constipation,H(013) acne,H(013) rashes,H(014) itchy places, H(020x) insect bites , H(051) fever blisters, H(076) mouth ulcers, H(076) cracked lips, H(091) immune boosters, H(108) cold sore, H(111) burns, H(111x) sunburn, H(191) blood purifiers, H(137) sores , H(199) against secondary infections of HIV (Medicinal herbs being sold at local markets (Umlazi and Durban))
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (province of Durban, Umlazi region)
Vernacular name :
inhlaba (Zulu)
Alstonia boonei De Wild :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Alstonia boonei De Wild
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HA 12
Author(s) :
Ake Assi, L., J. Abeye, S. Guinko, R. Giguet, X. Bangavou
Title :
Contribution à l'identification et au recensement des plantes utilisées dans la médecine traditionnelle et la pharmacopée en République Centrafricaine.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 139 p., (1981)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(002), H(068), H(137)
Recipes :
H(002) lactogenic, barks stems, branch, trunk of Alstonia boonei, to dilute in palm wine, decoction, VO.
H(068) helminthiasis, H(137) analgesic, maceration of barks stems, branch, trunk of Alstonia boonei, VO.
H(068) helminthiasis, H(137) analgesic, maceration of barks stems, branch, trunk of Alstonia boonei, VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Central African Republic
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HA 47
Author(s) :
Abondo, A., F. Mbenkum & D. Thomas
Title :
Ethnobotany and the medicinal plants of the Korup rainforest project area, Cameroon
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(002), H(169)
Recipes :
H(002) lactogenic, decoction of barks of Alstonia boonei drunk to increase lactation
H(169) hernia, extract of barks of Alstonia boonei, RNS.
H(169) hernia, extract of barks of Alstonia boonei, RNS.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (Korup rainforest )
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Alstonia congensis Engl. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Alstonia congensis Engl.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Synonyms :
Alstonia gilletii De Wild.
Reference HV 54
Author(s) :
Van der Veen, L.J., S. Bodinga-bwa-Bodinga
Title :
Une société traditionnelle noire africaine et ses plantes utiles : les Eviya du Gabon
Document submitted for publication
http://www.ddl.ish-lyon.cnrs.fr/fulltext/Van der Veen/Van der Veen_à paraître_a.pdf
Symptoms :
H(002), H(006), H(131), H(093)
Recipes :
H(002) lactogenic, barks en infusions
H(006) very active purgative , latex with 2 or 3 drops of sap of the tree "motsongo"
H(131) yaws, resinous material of latex, RNS.
H(093) antidote of mo-nai (Strophantus hispidus or Strophantus sarmentosus) , latex, RNS.
H(100) blennorrage, barks, RNS.
H(006) very active purgative , latex with 2 or 3 drops of sap of the tree "motsongo"
H(131) yaws, resinous material of latex, RNS.
H(093) antidote of mo-nai (Strophantus hispidus or Strophantus sarmentosus) , latex, RNS.
H(100) blennorrage, barks, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Gabon (Eviya habitat)
Vernacular name :
(mo-)vuga, (o-)vuga, (Eviya language)
Reference HW 05
Author(s) :
Wome, B.
Title :
Recherches ethnopharmacognosiques sur les plantes médicinales utilisées en médecine traditionnelle à Kisangani (Haut-Zaïre).
Thèse de doctorat, Université libre de Bruxelles, Fac. Sc., 561 p., (1985)
Symptoms :
H(002)
Recipes :
H(002) lactogenic, latex of Alstonia congensis, maceration in palm wine, VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (ex. Zaïre) (Kisangani)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R. Br. ex DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R. Br. ex DC.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Reference HD 38
Author(s) :
Daruty, C. (Dr)
Title :
Plantes Médicinales de l'Ile Maurice et des Pays Intertropicaux (p. 215)
General Steam Printing Company, 6, rue du Gouvernement - Maurice (1886)
https://archive.org/details/b24400270
Symptoms :
H(002), H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) pruritus children, bain of Alternanthera sessilis (brèdes emballages)
H(116) amenorrhea, decoction of 7 leaves of Alternanthera sessilis (bigayon) with yellow membrane that holds inside the gizzard of a poultry, grind + sugar, VO 1 cup morning and evening
Alternanthera sessilis used for the treatment of : H(002) galactogenic, H(013) blisters small children
H(116) amenorrhea, decoction of 7 leaves of Alternanthera sessilis (bigayon) with yellow membrane that holds inside the gizzard of a poultry, grind + sugar, VO 1 cup morning and evening
Alternanthera sessilis used for the treatment of : H(002) galactogenic, H(013) blisters small children
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Mauritius
Vernacular name :
brède emballage ou bigayon (Creole), pounankanny (Tamoul)
Amaranthus spinosus L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Amaranthus spinosus L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Reference HD 38
Author(s) :
Daruty, C. (Dr)
Title :
Plantes Médicinales de l'Ile Maurice et des Pays Intertropicaux (p. 215)
General Steam Printing Company, 6, rue du Gouvernement - Maurice (1886)
https://archive.org/details/b24400270
Symptoms :
H(002), H(006), H(007), H(014), H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) gonorrhea, decoction of 30 gr of roots of Amaranthus spinosus (pariétaire à piquants), 700gr H2O, filter. VO. For small cups for 24 hours. Repeat the treatment until healed
H(104) abdominal pain, H(162y) inflammation of the bladder, applying a poultice of Amaranthus spinosus (pariétaire à piquants) of Solanum nigrum (brède marin)
Amaranthus spinosus is also involved in the treatment of : H(002) galactogenic, H(006) laxative, H(007) diuretic, H(014) eczema
H(104) abdominal pain, H(162y) inflammation of the bladder, applying a poultice of Amaranthus spinosus (pariétaire à piquants) of Solanum nigrum (brède marin)
Amaranthus spinosus is also involved in the treatment of : H(002) galactogenic, H(006) laxative, H(007) diuretic, H(014) eczema
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Mauritius
Vernacular name :
pariétaire ou brède malabar à piquant (Creole) , mouloctandou (Tamoul)
Reference HT 20
Author(s) :
Terrac, M.-L.
Title :
Contribution à l'étude des plantes médicinales de Madagascar, de la Réunion et de l'île Maurice.
Thèse pour l'obtention du diplôme de Docteur de l'Université de Paris (Pharmacie), Novembre 1947. Imprimerie Vuibert, 6 rue Martel, Paris, 246 p., (1947)
Symptoms :
H(002), H(006), H(007), H(008), H(014), H(038), H(078), H(100), H(104), H(162)
Recipes :
H(002), H(006) laxative, H(007), roots, RNS.
H(008), Cynodon dactylon, Amaranthus spinosus, Oryza sativa, Euphorbia thymfolia, ONS., RNS.
H(014) eczema, rootss pounded with saffron, RNS.
H(038), H(078), H(104) abdominal pain, cooked rootsr, cataplasm
H(100) gono., blen., decoction roots, RNS.
H(100) blen., chewed 5 to 6 young roots / day
H(100) syph, roots ashes roots on cankers H(162), decoction roots
(registered from references HT 20 - 1, HT 20 - 3, HT 20 - 4, HT 20 - 4bis, HT 20 - 6, HT 20 - 9))
H(008), Cynodon dactylon, Amaranthus spinosus, Oryza sativa, Euphorbia thymfolia, ONS., RNS.
H(014) eczema, rootss pounded with saffron, RNS.
H(038), H(078), H(104) abdominal pain, cooked rootsr, cataplasm
H(100) gono., blen., decoction roots, RNS.
H(100) blen., chewed 5 to 6 young roots / day
H(100) syph, roots ashes roots on cankers H(162), decoction roots
(registered from references HT 20 - 1, HT 20 - 3, HT 20 - 4, HT 20 - 4bis, HT 20 - 6, HT 20 - 9))
Region :
Madagascar, Reunion, Mauritius
Country :
Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion
Vernacular name :
not registered
Amorphophallus maculatus N.E.Br. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Amorphophallus maculatus N.E.Br.
Family :
Araceae
Reference HV 54
Author(s) :
Van der Veen, L.J., S. Bodinga-bwa-Bodinga
Title :
Une société traditionnelle noire africaine et ses plantes utiles : les Eviya du Gabon
Document submitted for publication
http://www.ddl.ish-lyon.cnrs.fr/fulltext/Van der Veen/Van der Veen_à paraître_a.pdf
Symptoms :
H(002)
Recipes :
H(002) promotes the secretion of milk, ONS., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Gabon (Eviya habitat)
Vernacular name :
(mw-)engé (w-)a nzago , (Eviya language)
Anchomanes difformis (Bl.) Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Anchomanes difformis (Bl.) Engl.
Family :
Araceae
Reference HK 01
Author(s) :
Kerharo, J. & J. G. Adam
Title :
La pharmacopée sénégalaise traditionnelle. Plantes médicinales et toxiques.
Editions Vigot Frères, Paris, 1011 p., (1974)
Symptoms :
H(002)
Recipes :
H(002), leaves of Anchomanes difformis, decoction, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
éken (Diola)
Anchomanes giganteus Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Anchomanes giganteus Engl.
Family :
Araceae
Reference HT 53
Author(s) :
Terashima, H., M. Ichikawa
Title :
A comparative ethnobotany of the Mbuti and Efe hunter-gatherers in Itury forest, Democratic Republic of Congo
African Study Monographs, 24(1, 2): 1-168, (2003)
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Symptoms :
H(002), H(201)
Recipes :
H(002) galactogenic, The plant of Anchomanes giganteus is used to increase women’s milk; bananas or cassavas are cooked together with the root of the plant and eaten with the soup
H(201) It is believed that the plant brings rain if it is cut and soaked in water. recipe from Mbuti Pygmies, around Teturi village)
H(201) It is said that if this plant is cut or damaged, heavy rainfall will result. People usually avoid to cut this plants.(belief of Mbuti Pygmies, around Katala and Mawambo villages in the Ituri forest)
H(201) It is believed that the plant brings rain if it is cut and soaked in water. recipe from Mbuti Pygmies, around Teturi village)
H(201) It is said that if this plant is cut or damaged, heavy rainfall will result. People usually avoid to cut this plants.(belief of Mbuti Pygmies, around Katala and Mawambo villages in the Ituri forest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
alipambua, alipamvua (Mbuti Pygmies, Ituri forest)