Prelude Medicinal Plants Database
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Description :
sterility, promotes the reproduction, promote conception, infertility, impotence, barrenness
680 plants found in 209 reference(s) :
Abrus precatorius L. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 49
Author(s) :
Amri, E., D.P.Kisangau
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:1 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-1.pdf
Symptoms :
H(001), H(008), H(033)
Recipes :
Eye inflammation, H(008) diarrhea, Women fertility, roots decoction of Abrus precatorius, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name :
lufambo
Reference HB 50
Author(s) :
Bruschi, P., , M. Morganti, M. Mancini, M. A. Signorini
Title :
Traditional healers and laypeople: A qualitative and quantitative approach to local knowledge on medicinal plants in Muda (Mozambique)
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 138, 543– 563, (2011)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874111007276
Symptoms :
H(004), H(008), H(026), H(033), H(051), H(104)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, roots of Abrus precatorius ash, direct application
H(008) diarrhea, roots macerated in H2O, VO.
H(008) chinhamucaca (milky diarrhea accompanied by H(055) vomiting) , roots, mush, as food
H(026) menstrual cycle, mush, as food.
H(033) female infertility, roots macerated in H2O or mush, VO. or as food
H(051) bandama (severe paludism symptoms), roots, mush, as food
H(104) stomachache, roots decoction, VO
H(008) diarrhea, roots macerated in H2O, VO.
H(008) chinhamucaca (milky diarrhea accompanied by H(055) vomiting) , roots, mush, as food
H(026) menstrual cycle, mush, as food.
H(033) female infertility, roots macerated in H2O or mush, VO. or as food
H(051) bandama (severe paludism symptoms), roots, mush, as food
H(104) stomachache, roots decoction, VO
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Mozambique (Muda)
Vernacular name :
mutitivaroi, mini-mini (Chindau)
Reference HK 30
Author(s) :
Kalis, A.
Title :
Médecine traditionnelle, religion et divination chez les Seereer Siin du Sénégal: la connaissance de la nuit.
L'Harmattan, Connaissance des hommes, Montréal - Paris, 336 p., (1997)
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033), amulet from the root of Abrus precatorius which is gathered on a white anthill
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
ngid fanggool = oeil de serpent (Seereer Siin)
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 HG 01
Author(s) :
Gelfand, M., S. Mavi, R.B. Drummond & B. Ndemera
Title :
The traditional medicinal practitioner in Zimbabwe.
Mambo Press, Gweru (Zimbabwe), 411 p., (1985)
(From reference HC 26, HL 22)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(033), H(092), H(124)
Recipes :
H(007), leaves, VO.
H(033) femal, roots infusion, VO. , the foam only
H(092), seeds with broken envelopes
H(124)hematemesis, leaves infusion, VO.
H(033) femal, roots infusion, VO. , the foam only
H(092), seeds with broken envelopes
H(124)hematemesis, leaves infusion, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Abrus sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus sp.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HJ 08
Author(s) :
Jiofack, T., l. Ayissi, C. Fokunang, N. Guedje and V. Kemeuze
Title :
Ethnobotany and phytomedicine of the upper Nyong valley forest in Cameroon
African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology Vol. 3(4). pp. 144-150, April, 2009
http://www.academicjournals.org/ajpp
Symptoms :
H(033), H(075), H(104), H(201)
Recipes :
H(033) intrauterine death, H(075) loss of appetite, H(104) abdominal pains, H(201) metaphysical power, whole plant, leafy twigs, leaves of Abrus sp, RNS.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (upper Nyong valley forest)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Acacia amythethophylla Steud. ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia amythethophylla Steud. ex A. Rich.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia macrothyrsa Harms.
Reference HG 01
Author(s) :
Gelfand, M., S. Mavi, R.B. Drummond & B. Ndemera
Title :
The traditional medicinal practitioner in Zimbabwe.
Mambo Press, Gweru (Zimbabwe), 411 p., (1985)
(From reference HC 26, HL 22)
Symptoms :
H(020), H(033), H(099), H(157), H(201)
Recipes :
H(020), roots infusion of Acacia amythethophylla , VO.
H(033) femal, roots infusion of Acacia., VO.
H(099) uterin sedative, powder of roots in porridge, VO.
H(125) excessive sweating, whole plan of Acacia.t, decoction (H2O) , inhalation
H(157), roots infusion of Acacia., VO. + bath
H(201) psychosis, roots infusion of Acacia., bath
H(033) femal, roots infusion of Acacia., VO.
H(099) uterin sedative, powder of roots in porridge, VO.
H(125) excessive sweating, whole plan of Acacia.t, decoction (H2O) , inhalation
H(157), roots infusion of Acacia., VO. + bath
H(201) psychosis, roots infusion of Acacia., bath
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Acacia brevispica Harms :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia brevispica Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(020), H(033), H(068), H(139)
Recipes :
H(013), roots, decoction (H2O) , friction
H(020) snake, roots, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(033), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(068), pounded roots, infusion, VO.
H(139), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(020) snake, roots, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(033), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(068), pounded roots, infusion, VO.
H(139), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
kiptare (Marakwet, Kenya), mughobari (Kakamega), mosoma (Sukuma, Tanzania), ol-girigiri (Masai,kenya, Tanzania)
Reference HL 01
Author(s) :
Lindsay, R.S. & F.N. Hepper
Title :
Medicinal plants of Marakwet
Kenya.Kew, Royal Botanic Gardens, United Kingdom, 49 p., (1978)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(033)
Recipes :
H(013), roots decoction (H2O) of Acacia brevispica , VO. + frictions
H(033) femal, roots of Acacia, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(033) femal, roots of Acacia, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Marakwet)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa mellifera Vahl.
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(033), H(051), H(100), H(104)
Recipes :
H(033), bark, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(051) paludism, bark, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(100) syph, bark, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(104) stomach, bark, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(051) paludism, bark, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(100) syph, bark, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(104) stomach, bark, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
kilawata (Swahili, Kenya), muthiia (Kamba, Kenya), talamong (Pokot, Kenya, Ouganda), eiti, oiti pi (Masai, Kenya, Tanzania)
Reference HL 01
Author(s) :
Lindsay, R.S. & F.N. Hepper
Title :
Medicinal plants of Marakwet
Kenya.Kew, Royal Botanic Gardens, United Kingdom, 49 p., (1978)
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) femal, barks stems, trunk of Acacia mellifera , decoction (H2O) , V.O.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Marakwet)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) impotence, roots of Acacia mellifera, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
mugongwa, ilugala (Nyamwezi)
Acacia polyacantha Wild subsp campylacantha (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) Brenan :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia polyacantha Wild subsp campylacantha (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) Brenan
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 52
Author(s) :
Musa, M. S., F. E. Abdelrasool, E. A. Elsheikh, L. A. M. N. Ahmed, A. L. E. Mahmoud & S. M. Yagi
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the Blue Nile State, South-eastern Sudan
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 5(17), pp. 4287-4297, 9 September, 2011
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2011/9Sept/Musa%20et%20al.pdf
Symptoms :
H(008), H(033), H(124)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentry, stem bark infusion, VO.
H(033) sexual debility, stem bark infusion, VO.
H(124) haemorrhage, stem bark decoction, VO.
H(033) sexual debility, stem bark infusion, VO.
H(124) haemorrhage, stem bark decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Sudan (South-eastern) (Blue Nile State)
Vernacular name :
kakamoat
Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia senegal (L.) Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa senegal L.
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(001), H(033), H(053)
Recipes :
H(001) eye injury barks of Acacia senegal, eye-drop
H(053) mumps leaves of Acacia senegal, topical, nasal
H(033) impotence, roots, RNS. VO., topical
H(053) mumps leaves of Acacia senegal, topical, nasal
H(033) impotence, roots, RNS. VO., topical
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Acacia sieberiana DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia sieberiana DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia sieberiana DC. var. sieberiana
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(005), H(015x), H(033), H(051x), H(068), H(099), H(100), H(126), H(139), H(170), H(173)
Recipes :
H(005), H(170), bulb of Haemanthus multifidus, roots of Acacia sieberiana, ONS. Piliostigma reticulatum RNS.
H(005), H(126), roots of Acacia sieberiana, ONS. of Combretum glutinosum of Tinospora bakis of Bauhinia rufescens, VO.
H(051x), H(126), Acacia sieberiana, Tinospora bakis, roots of séchée, pudre, decoction (H2O), VO. + friction
H(005), H(015x), H(099) beriberi, H(170), stems with leaves of Bauhinia frutescens of Acacia sieberiana, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(033) sterility, H(068) bilharziosis, H(139) asthenia, barks stem, branch, trunk underground part of Vernonia colorata, ONS. of Securinega virosa of Combretum glutinosum of Acacia sieberiana, VO.
H(068) bilharziosis, roots of Securinega virosa of Acacia sieberiana, barks stem, branch, trunk of Vernonia colorata, fruits of Zea mays, to pound, to cook (H2O), VO
H(068) bilharziosis, bark of the undergroud part of Acacia sieberiana, ONS. of Securinega virosa of Vernonia colorata of Strychnos spinosa, RNS.., VO.
H(100) syph., roots Acacia., VO.
H(126), H(005), roots of Acacia sieberiana, ONS. of Combretum glutinosum of Tinospora bakis of Bauhinia rufescens, VO.
H(126), H(051x), roots of Acacia sieberiana of Tinospora bakis, leaves of Combretum glutinosum, to dry, powder, decoction (H2O), VO. + friction
H(173), ONS. Combretum glutinosum, Strophanthus sarmentosus, Acacia sieberiana, VO.
H(173), ONS. Acacia sieberiana, VO.
H(170), roots of Acacia sieberiana + bulb Haemanthus multiflorus, VO.
H(005), H(126), roots of Acacia sieberiana, ONS. of Combretum glutinosum of Tinospora bakis of Bauhinia rufescens, VO.
H(051x), H(126), Acacia sieberiana, Tinospora bakis, roots of séchée, pudre, decoction (H2O), VO. + friction
H(005), H(015x), H(099) beriberi, H(170), stems with leaves of Bauhinia frutescens of Acacia sieberiana, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(033) sterility, H(068) bilharziosis, H(139) asthenia, barks stem, branch, trunk underground part of Vernonia colorata, ONS. of Securinega virosa of Combretum glutinosum of Acacia sieberiana, VO.
H(068) bilharziosis, roots of Securinega virosa of Acacia sieberiana, barks stem, branch, trunk of Vernonia colorata, fruits of Zea mays, to pound, to cook (H2O), VO
H(068) bilharziosis, bark of the undergroud part of Acacia sieberiana, ONS. of Securinega virosa of Vernonia colorata of Strychnos spinosa, RNS.., VO.
H(100) syph., roots Acacia., VO.
H(126), H(005), roots of Acacia sieberiana, ONS. of Combretum glutinosum of Tinospora bakis of Bauhinia rufescens, VO.
H(126), H(051x), roots of Acacia sieberiana of Tinospora bakis, leaves of Combretum glutinosum, to dry, powder, decoction (H2O), VO. + friction
H(173), ONS. Combretum glutinosum, Strophanthus sarmentosus, Acacia sieberiana, VO.
H(173), ONS. Acacia sieberiana, VO.
H(170), roots of Acacia sieberiana + bulb Haemanthus multiflorus, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
not registered
Acacia stuhlmannii Taub. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia stuhlmannii Taub.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 13d
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.IV. Angiosperms (Mimosaceae to Papilionaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 29, pp. 295 - 323, (1990)
Symptoms :
H(033), H(139), H(201)
Recipes :
H(033)sterility, H(139)impotence, VO. infusion roots
H(201) bad spirits, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(201) bad spirits, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
mluziluzi (Luguru)
Acalypha crenata Hochst. ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha crenata Hochst. ex A. Rich.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HA 57
Author(s) :
Adomou A.C. , H. Yedomonhan, B. Djossa, S. I. Legba, M. Oumorou, A. Akoegninou
Title :
Etude Ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales vendues dans le marché d’Abomey-Calavi au Bénin
Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 6(2): 745-772, April 2012
http://ajol.info/index.php/ijbcs
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) infertility, decoction stems with leaves of Acalypha crenata, VO
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Benin (Abomey-Calavi market)
Vernacular name :
djividjivi (Fon)
Acalypha sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha sp.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HB 50
Author(s) :
Bruschi, P., , M. Morganti, M. Mancini, M. A. Signorini
Title :
Traditional healers and laypeople: A qualitative and quantitative approach to local knowledge on medicinal plants in Muda (Mozambique)
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 138, 543– 563, (2011)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874111007276
Symptoms :
H(026), H(033)
Recipes :
H(026) menstrual cycle troubles, roots of "mpama " = Acalypha sp. infusion, VO.
H(033) female infertility, roots infusion, VO.
H(033) female infertility, roots infusion, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Mozambique (Muda)
Vernacular name :
mpama (Chindau)
Acalypha villicaulis Hochst.ex A. Rich. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha villicaulis Hochst.ex A. Rich.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HB 01
Author(s) :
Baerts, M. & J. Lehmann
Title :
Guérisseurs et plantes médicinales de la région des crêtes Zaïre-Nil au Burundi.
Musée royal de l'Afrique centrale, Tervuren, Belgique.Ann. Sc. Eco., Vol. 18, 214 p., (1989)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(005), H(008), H(027), H(033), H(038), H(051), H(056), H(091), H(104), H(135), H(201)
Recipes :
H(004, 2), decoction (H2O) stems and leaves of Acalypha, local application
H(004), powder leaves Acalypha villicaulis, decoction (H2O) Euphorbia geniculata, local application
H(005) legs oedema, decoction (H2O) stems and leaves, inhalation
H(005) legs oedema, ashes stems and leaves Acalypha villicaulis of Vernonia karaguensis, scarifications
H(008), decoction (H2O) leaves Acalypha, VO.
H(008), decoction (H2O) leaves and roots Acalypha, VO.
H(008), decoction (H2O) roots Acalypha, VO.
H(008), powder roots Acalypha, to take snuff.
H(008), decoction (H2O) leaves and roots Acalypha villicaulis, leaves Desmodium velutinum, VO.
H(008), roots and leaves of Acalypha villicaulis of Hibiscus fuscus, bath + steam bath
H(027), decoction (H2O) stems and leaves of Acalypha, VO.
H(027), decoction (H2O) leaves of Acalypha, VO.
H(027), decoction (H2O) leaves of Acalypha villicaulis, maceration leaves of Aspilia pluriseta, VO.
H(027), decoction (H2O) leaves of Acalypha villicaulis, leaves and roots of Plantago palmata, Spilanthes mauritiana, VO.
H(033), decoction (H2O) of leaves of Acalypha villicaulis of Cassia mimosoides of Lysimachia ruhmeriana, stems and leaves of Rumex bequaertii of Virectaria major, VO.
H(051), decoction (H2O) of leaves of Acalypha, inhalation
H(051), decoction (H2O) of leaves of Acalypha, inhalation
H(056) filariosis, ashes of leaves of Acalypa., VO.
H(091) kwash, decoction (H2O) leaves of Acalypha., VO.
H(104), H(135), H(038) decoction (H2O) leaves of Acalypha villicaulis of Acalypha psilostachya, VO. + enema
H(104), H(135), H(038) decoction (H2O) leaves and roots of Acalypha villicaulis, VO. + enema
H(104), H(135), H(038), decoction (H2O) roots of Acalypha villicaulis of Rumex bequaertii, flowers adult flowers Erythrina abyssinica, enema
H(201) again maledictions, decoction (H2O) leaves of Acalypha villicaulis of Hoslundia opposita of Indigofera atriceps, stems and leaves Lantana trifolia, steam bath
H(004), powder leaves Acalypha villicaulis, decoction (H2O) Euphorbia geniculata, local application
H(005) legs oedema, decoction (H2O) stems and leaves, inhalation
H(005) legs oedema, ashes stems and leaves Acalypha villicaulis of Vernonia karaguensis, scarifications
H(008), decoction (H2O) leaves Acalypha, VO.
H(008), decoction (H2O) leaves and roots Acalypha, VO.
H(008), decoction (H2O) roots Acalypha, VO.
H(008), powder roots Acalypha, to take snuff.
H(008), decoction (H2O) leaves and roots Acalypha villicaulis, leaves Desmodium velutinum, VO.
H(008), roots and leaves of Acalypha villicaulis of Hibiscus fuscus, bath + steam bath
H(027), decoction (H2O) stems and leaves of Acalypha, VO.
H(027), decoction (H2O) leaves of Acalypha, VO.
H(027), decoction (H2O) leaves of Acalypha villicaulis, maceration leaves of Aspilia pluriseta, VO.
H(027), decoction (H2O) leaves of Acalypha villicaulis, leaves and roots of Plantago palmata, Spilanthes mauritiana, VO.
H(033), decoction (H2O) of leaves of Acalypha villicaulis of Cassia mimosoides of Lysimachia ruhmeriana, stems and leaves of Rumex bequaertii of Virectaria major, VO.
H(051), decoction (H2O) of leaves of Acalypha, inhalation
H(051), decoction (H2O) of leaves of Acalypha, inhalation
H(056) filariosis, ashes of leaves of Acalypa., VO.
H(091) kwash, decoction (H2O) leaves of Acalypha., VO.
H(104), H(135), H(038) decoction (H2O) leaves of Acalypha villicaulis of Acalypha psilostachya, VO. + enema
H(104), H(135), H(038) decoction (H2O) leaves and roots of Acalypha villicaulis, VO. + enema
H(104), H(135), H(038), decoction (H2O) roots of Acalypha villicaulis of Rumex bequaertii, flowers adult flowers Erythrina abyssinica, enema
H(201) again maledictions, decoction (H2O) leaves of Acalypha villicaulis of Hoslundia opposita of Indigofera atriceps, stems and leaves Lantana trifolia, steam bath
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Burundi (Zaïre-Nil ridge region)
Vernacular name :
kamimura (Kirundi)
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)
Acanthospermum hispidum DC. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthospermum hispidum DC.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HA 03
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E., V. Adjakidje, M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi, A. Akoegninou, J. d'Almeida, F. Apovo, K. Boukef, M. Chadare, G. Gusset, K. Dramane, J. Eyme, J. - N. Gassita, N. Gbaguidi, E. Goudote, S. Guinko, P. Houngnon, Issa Lo, A. Keita, H. V. Kiniffo, D. Kone - Bamba, A. Musampa Nseyya, M. Saadou, Th. Sodogandji, S. de Souza, A. Tchabi, C. Zinsou Dossa, TH. Zohoun
Title :
Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques et floristiques en République populaire du Bénin.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 895 p., (1989)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(005), H(006), H(008), H(018), H(020), H(027y), H(033), H(036), H(037), H(046), H(051), H(055), H(068), H(076), H(077), H(099), H(103), H(104), H(116), H(126), H(129), H(151), H(155), H(162), H(168)
Recipes :
H(005), Cola millenii, Pleiocarpa pycnantha, Pavetta corymbosa, Clausena anisata, Dialium guineense, leaves, RNS.
H(005), leaves , RNS.
H(006), Citus grandis, decoction (H2O) , leaves, VO.
H(018, 3), juice leaves, RNS.
H(018), whole plant, RNS.
H(018) , Citrus aurantifolia , juice leaves
H(020), juice leaves
H(027y), leaves decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(033) femal, leaves, macerationh, filtered, VO.
H(036), juice leaves
H(037), Phyllanthus amarus, stem with leaves, RNS.
H(037, 2), stem with leaves, RNS.
H(046), Momordica charantia, stem with leaves, RNS.
H(051), Schrankia leptocarpa + skin eruption , stem with leaves, RNS.
H(055), stem with leaves, RNS.
H(068), Pupalia lappacea, leaves grounded, filter, VO.
H(076), juice leaves, local application
H(076) + H(008) + H(104) + anite, Capsicum frutescens, decoction (H2O) plant, VO.
H(077), ashes leaves, powder, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(077) pregnant woman, leaves grounded, VO.
H(099), Combretum glutinosum, stem with leaves, RNS.
H(103)teeth advent, Waltheria indica, Xylopia aethiopica, leaves, RNS.
H(103)teeth advent, Waltheria indica, leaves, RNS.
H(103)teeth advent, leaves, RNS.
H(104), Triclisia subcordata, decoction (H2O) leaves, VO.
H(104, 2), Citrus aurantifolia , decoction (H2O) , stem with leaves, VO.
H(104, 2), leaveses, grounded, maceration, filter, VO.
H(104), leaves trituration, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(104), juice leaves, drops in eyes
H(104), aerian part, pounded, maceration, filter, VO.
H(116), stem with leaves, dessication, pounded, powder, VO.
H(126), Zea mays, Erythrina senegalensis, stem with leaves, RNS.
H(126), Carica papaya , Cassia occidentalis , roots, RNS.
H(126), Citrus aurantifolia , decoction (H2O) stem with leaves, VO.
H(126), Ananas comosus, whole plant, RNS.
H(126), Cola millenii, Pleiocarpa pycnantha, Pavetta corymbosa, Clausena anisata, Dialium guineense, leaves, RNS.
H(126), Momordica charantia, whole plant, RNS.
H(126, 3), whole plant, RNS.
H(126), Zea mays, Erythrina senegalensis.ONS., RNS.
H(151), whole plant of Acanthospermum hispidum, aerian part of Paullinia pinnata, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(151), Citrus aurantifolia , whole plant, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(151), Heliotropium indicum, whole plant , decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(151),whole plant of Acanthospermum hispidum, seeds of Persea americana, leaves of Crateva religiosa of Schrankia leptocarpa, decoction (H2O), VO. .
H(155, 2), leaves, ashes in powder, delayed H2O, VO., gargle
H(162), leaves decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(162), Citrus aurantifolia , fruit lemon, RNS.
H(155), Capsicum frutescens, decoction (H2O) leaves, VO.
H(155), Vernonia cinera, juice leaves, local application
H(155), juice leaves, local application
H(168), Momordica balsamina, Caesalpinia bonduc, stem leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(168), Momordica balsamina, Caesalpinia bonduc, Vernonia colorata, stem leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(005), leaves , RNS.
H(006), Citus grandis, decoction (H2O) , leaves, VO.
H(018, 3), juice leaves, RNS.
H(018), whole plant, RNS.
H(018) , Citrus aurantifolia , juice leaves
H(020), juice leaves
H(027y), leaves decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(033) femal, leaves, macerationh, filtered, VO.
H(036), juice leaves
H(037), Phyllanthus amarus, stem with leaves, RNS.
H(037, 2), stem with leaves, RNS.
H(046), Momordica charantia, stem with leaves, RNS.
H(051), Schrankia leptocarpa + skin eruption , stem with leaves, RNS.
H(055), stem with leaves, RNS.
H(068), Pupalia lappacea, leaves grounded, filter, VO.
H(076), juice leaves, local application
H(076) + H(008) + H(104) + anite, Capsicum frutescens, decoction (H2O) plant, VO.
H(077), ashes leaves, powder, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(077) pregnant woman, leaves grounded, VO.
H(099), Combretum glutinosum, stem with leaves, RNS.
H(103)teeth advent, Waltheria indica, Xylopia aethiopica, leaves, RNS.
H(103)teeth advent, Waltheria indica, leaves, RNS.
H(103)teeth advent, leaves, RNS.
H(104), Triclisia subcordata, decoction (H2O) leaves, VO.
H(104, 2), Citrus aurantifolia , decoction (H2O) , stem with leaves, VO.
H(104, 2), leaveses, grounded, maceration, filter, VO.
H(104), leaves trituration, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(104), juice leaves, drops in eyes
H(104), aerian part, pounded, maceration, filter, VO.
H(116), stem with leaves, dessication, pounded, powder, VO.
H(126), Zea mays, Erythrina senegalensis, stem with leaves, RNS.
H(126), Carica papaya , Cassia occidentalis , roots, RNS.
H(126), Citrus aurantifolia , decoction (H2O) stem with leaves, VO.
H(126), Ananas comosus, whole plant, RNS.
H(126), Cola millenii, Pleiocarpa pycnantha, Pavetta corymbosa, Clausena anisata, Dialium guineense, leaves, RNS.
H(126), Momordica charantia, whole plant, RNS.
H(126, 3), whole plant, RNS.
H(126), Zea mays, Erythrina senegalensis.ONS., RNS.
H(151), whole plant of Acanthospermum hispidum, aerian part of Paullinia pinnata, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(151), Citrus aurantifolia , whole plant, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(151), Heliotropium indicum, whole plant , decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(151),whole plant of Acanthospermum hispidum, seeds of Persea americana, leaves of Crateva religiosa of Schrankia leptocarpa, decoction (H2O), VO. .
H(155, 2), leaves, ashes in powder, delayed H2O, VO., gargle
H(162), leaves decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(162), Citrus aurantifolia , fruit lemon, RNS.
H(155), Capsicum frutescens, decoction (H2O) leaves, VO.
H(155), Vernonia cinera, juice leaves, local application
H(155), juice leaves, local application
H(168), Momordica balsamina, Caesalpinia bonduc, stem leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(168), Momordica balsamina, Caesalpinia bonduc, Vernonia colorata, stem leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Benin
Vernacular name :
dagbé, gbanukéké, kpavivo, sokèn (Adja), saroutange, tanga (Bariba), kponomi, togbahoun, togbarna (Fon), ahwanglon (Goum), , hangbon, togbamalon (Pedah), heviossokekesui (Sahouè), benehounga (Yom), tchakatoun, dagouro, dahoundourou (Yoruba), tchakatoun, dagouro, dahoundourou (Yoruba), heviosso kessou-kessou, yovogobanklé (Watchi)
Reference HL 15
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, H. Yineger
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Mana Angetu District, southeastern Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , Volume 4 : 10 (2008)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/4/1/10
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Additional file
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) femal sterility, fresh roots of Acanthospermum hispidum, crush boil and VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southeastern Ethiopia (Mana Angetu District)
Vernacular name :
qummuxxi (Afaan Oromo)
Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. Anderson :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. Anderson
Family :
Acanthaceae
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(033), H(095), H(099), H(104), H(126), H(150), H(160), H(151), H(176)
Recipes :
H(033) infertility, roasted leaves of Acanthus montanus, pulverize VO.
H(126) hepatitis, H(151) high blood pressure, H(160) angina pectoris, leaves , decoction VO.
H(095) nutrition leaves, VO.
H(099) epilepsy, roots, decoction, VO.
H(104) stomach pains leaves, enema
H(150) leg pain leaves + crudité, dermal
H(176) scoliosis, leaves, decoction, bath
H(126) hepatitis, H(151) high blood pressure, H(160) angina pectoris, leaves , decoction VO.
H(095) nutrition leaves, VO.
H(099) epilepsy, roots, decoction, VO.
H(104) stomach pains leaves, enema
H(150) leg pain leaves + crudité, dermal
H(176) scoliosis, leaves, decoction, bath
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (province de Uíge)
Vernacular name :
kekasanga, nkeka ngô (Kikongo)
Reference HN 28
Author(s) :
Nnomo, R.D. , I.R. Tchouamo & J.Y. Pinta
Title :
Apiphytothérapie à base du miel au Cameroun
Ethnopharmacologia, n° 44, (december 2009)
Symptoms :
H(033), H(139)
Recipes :
H(033) sterility, H(139) frigidity, decoction of leaves of Acanthus montanus, 2 handfuls of Acanthus montanus, filter + 1 l. honey, 2 drinks / day during the fertile period
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HO 12
Author(s) :
Okafor, J. & R. Ham
Title :
Identification, utilisation et conservation des plantes médicinales dans le sud-est du Nigeria.
Thèmes de la biodiversité africaine, Le Programme d'Appui à la Biodiversité, Numéro 3, Juillet 1999
http://www.worldwildlife.org/bsp/publications/africa/okaforfr/okaforfr.pdf
Symptoms :
H(033), H(113)
Recipes :
H(113) rheumatism; H(191), blood purifier, decoction of unripe Acanthus montanus with, salt and pepper.
H(033) promotes pregnancy and can be taken for six to seven months after pregnancy
H(033) promotes pregnancy and can be taken for six to seven months after pregnancy
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
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 HB 01
Author(s) :
Baerts, M. & J. Lehmann
Title :
Guérisseurs et plantes médicinales de la région des crêtes Zaïre-Nil au Burundi.
Musée royal de l'Afrique centrale, Tervuren, Belgique.Ann. Sc. Eco., Vol. 18, 214 p., (1989)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(033), H(082), H(201)
Recipes :
H(014), leaves ashes of Acanthus pubescens , unguent, local application
H(033) sterility women, decoction (H2O) leaves , bark underground part of Acanthus pubescens of Erythrina abyssinica, leaves of Microglossa pyrifolia of Paullinia pinnata, VO.
H(082), powder of ashes leaves of Acanthus pubescens of Bersama abyssinica …paullinioides var. ugandensis, to take snuff
H(082), powder of ashes leaves of Acanthus pubescens of Myrianthus holstii, snuff
H(201) psychosis from bad spirits, decoction (H2O) stems with leaves of Acanthus pubescens of Hebenstreitia angolensis of Mikania capensis, leaves of Protea madiensis of Rubus apetalus, VO.
H(033) sterility women, decoction (H2O) leaves , bark underground part of Acanthus pubescens of Erythrina abyssinica, leaves of Microglossa pyrifolia of Paullinia pinnata, VO.
H(082), powder of ashes leaves of Acanthus pubescens of Bersama abyssinica …paullinioides var. ugandensis, to take snuff
H(082), powder of ashes leaves of Acanthus pubescens of Myrianthus holstii, snuff
H(201) psychosis from bad spirits, decoction (H2O) stems with leaves of Acanthus pubescens of Hebenstreitia angolensis of Mikania capensis, leaves of Protea madiensis of Rubus apetalus, VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Burundi (Zaïre-Nil ridge region)
Vernacular name :
igitovu (Kirundi)
Acmella caulirhiza Delile :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acmella caulirhiza Delile
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Spilanthes mauritiana (A. Rich. ex Pers.) DC.
,
Spilanthes filicaulis (Schumach. & Thonn.) C.D.Adams
Reference HT 36
Author(s) :
Telefo, P.B. , L.L. Lienou, M.D. Yemele, M.C. Lemfack, C. Mouokeu, C.S. Goka, S.R. Tagne, F.P. Moundipa
Title :
Ethnopharmacological survey of plants used for the treatment of female infertility in Baham, Cameroon
Journal of Ethnopharmacology ,136, 178–187, (2011)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/03788741/136/1
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) femal infertility, whole plant of Drymaria cordata of Spilenthes filicaulis of Bidens pilosa, infusion in H2O, VO. 1 glas / Day for Drymaria and Spilenthes, 3 glass for Bidens, treatment during 30 days
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (Baham region)
Vernacular name :
pin twe (Ghomala’a)
Adansonia digitata L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Adansonia digitata L.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Synonyms :
Adansonia sphaerocarpa A.Chev.
Reference HA 03
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E., V. Adjakidje, M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi, A. Akoegninou, J. d'Almeida, F. Apovo, K. Boukef, M. Chadare, G. Gusset, K. Dramane, J. Eyme, J. - N. Gassita, N. Gbaguidi, E. Goudote, S. Guinko, P. Houngnon, Issa Lo, A. Keita, H. V. Kiniffo, D. Kone - Bamba, A. Musampa Nseyya, M. Saadou, Th. Sodogandji, S. de Souza, A. Tchabi, C. Zinsou Dossa, TH. Zohoun
Title :
Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques et floristiques en République populaire du Bénin.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 895 p., (1989)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(031), H(033), H(051), H(091), H(104), H(126)
Recipes :
H(033), ripe fruit grinded and diluted of Adansonia digitata, root of Pseudocedrela kotschyi, carbonisation, diluted powder, VO.
H(031), barks stem, branch, trunk of Adansonia, RNS.
H(031), stems with leaves of Stganotaenia araliacea of Adansonia digitata, RNS.
H(051) paludism, barks stem, branch, trunk of Adansonia digitata, roots of Securidaca longipedunculata of Lasiosiphon kraussianus, RNS.
H(051) paludism, seeds of Adansonia digitata, stems with leaves of Indigofera nigicans, RNS.
H(051) paludism, seeds of Adansonia digitata, bark of the underground part of Ostryoderris stuhlmanii, RNS.
H(091), barks stem, branch, trunk of Adansonia digitata of Bombax costatum of Pterocarpus erinaceus, RNS.
H(104), leaves of Adansonia., maceration, VO.
H(126), almond of Adansonia digitata, stems with leaves of Chrysanthellum americanum, RNS.
H(031), barks stem, branch, trunk of Adansonia, RNS.
H(031), stems with leaves of Stganotaenia araliacea of Adansonia digitata, RNS.
H(051) paludism, barks stem, branch, trunk of Adansonia digitata, roots of Securidaca longipedunculata of Lasiosiphon kraussianus, RNS.
H(051) paludism, seeds of Adansonia digitata, stems with leaves of Indigofera nigicans, RNS.
H(051) paludism, seeds of Adansonia digitata, bark of the underground part of Ostryoderris stuhlmanii, RNS.
H(091), barks stem, branch, trunk of Adansonia digitata of Bombax costatum of Pterocarpus erinaceus, RNS.
H(104), leaves of Adansonia., maceration, VO.
H(126), almond of Adansonia digitata, stems with leaves of Chrysanthellum americanum, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Benin
Vernacular name :
donwo (Bariba), boboli (Peuhl)
Adenia cissampeloides (Planch. ex Hook.) Harms :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Adenia cissampeloides (Planch. ex Hook.) Harms
Family :
Passifloraceae
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(033)
Recipes :
H(033) infertility women, roots of Adenia cissampeloides, RNS;, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (province de Uíge)
Vernacular name :
nkawu (Kikongo)
Reference HV 03
Author(s) :
Vergiat, A.-M.
Title :
Plantes magiques et médicinales des féticheurs de l'Oubangui (Région de Bangui) (3e partie)
Journal d'agriculture tropicale et de botanique appliquée, vol. 16, n°9-10, Septembre-octobre 1969. pp. 418-456;
Journal d'agriculture tropicale et de botanique appliquée, vol. 17, n°1-4, Janvier-février-mars-avril 1970. pp. 60-91;
Journal d'agriculture tropicale et de botanique appliquée, vol. 17, n°5-6, Mai-juin 1970. pp. 171-199;
Journal d'agriculture tropicale et de botanique appliquée, vol. 17, n°7-9, Juillet-août-septembre 1970. pp. 295-339
http://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1969_num_16_9_3037
http://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1970_num_17_1_3053
http://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1970_num_17_5_3060
http://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1970_num_17_7_3071
Symptoms :
H(018), H(026), H(033), H(037), H(126), H(210)
Recipes :
H(018) headaches, decoction of the root for ablution
H(026) hypermenorrhoea, H(033) sterility, decoction of roots, VO.
H(037) disease of chest, leaves are eaten in spinach
H(126) liver disease, decoction of leaves, strongly colored
H(210) the bark of the liana (form of forest) is a fish narcotic.
H(026) hypermenorrhoea, H(033) sterility, decoction of roots, VO.
H(037) disease of chest, leaves are eaten in spinach
H(126) liver disease, decoction of leaves, strongly colored
H(210) the bark of the liana (form of forest) is a fish narcotic.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Central African Republic (Oubangui)
Vernacular name :
mbekporo (Banda), sanguru (Manja)
Adenia gummifera (Harv.) Harms :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Adenia gummifera (Harv.) Harms
Family :
Passifloraceae
Reference HA 22
Author(s) :
Arnold, H.-J. & M. Gulumian
Title :
Pharmacopoeia of traditional medicine in Venda.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 12, pp. 35 -74, (1984)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0378874184900862
Symptoms :
H(033), H(101)
Recipes :
H(033) sterility, roots Adenia gummifera , Nymphea capensis (murambodane) + roots and leaves Osyris lanceolata + bark Piper capense + roots Maesa lanceolata, decoction (H2O) , VO. 3X / day during 1 month
H(101), roots Adenia gummifera of Xylopia parviflora (muvhula-vhusiku), decoction (H2O) , VO. + vaginal douche
H(101), roots Adenia gummifera of Xylopia parviflora (muvhula-vhusiku), decoction (H2O) , VO. + vaginal douche
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Venda country)
Vernacular name :
bopha (Luvenda)
Reference HB 50
Author(s) :
Bruschi, P., , M. Morganti, M. Mancini, M. A. Signorini
Title :
Traditional healers and laypeople: A qualitative and quantitative approach to local knowledge on medicinal plants in Muda (Mozambique)
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 138, 543– 563, (2011)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874111007276
Symptoms :
H(004), H(022), H(033), H(201)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds leaves, roots of Adenia gummifera, stem macerated in H2O, lavage
H(022) to induce or speed delivery process, leaves, roots, stem macerated in H2O, vaginal lavage
H(033) female infertility leaves, roots, stem macerated in H2O, VO.
H(201) against adversities, leaves, roots, stem cooked, as food
H(022) to induce or speed delivery process, leaves, roots, stem macerated in H2O, vaginal lavage
H(033) female infertility leaves, roots, stem macerated in H2O, VO.
H(201) against adversities, leaves, roots, stem cooked, as food
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Mozambique (Muda)
Vernacular name :
movole, muore (Chindau)
Reference HH 06c
Author(s) :
Hedberg I., O. Hedberg, P.J. Madati, K.E. Mshigeni, E.N. Mshiu & G. Samuelsson
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. III. Plants of the families Papilionaceae - Vitaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 9, pp. 237 - 260 (1983)
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033), sterility women, (? and a bent penis), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
ghoye (Shambaa), zokambago (Zigua), iyore (Same district)