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Symptom : H(033)

Description : sterility, promotes the reproduction, promote conception, infertility, impotence, barrenness
600 plants found in 186 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
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. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Abrus precatorius L. subsp. africanus Verdc.
Family : Fabaceae
Synonyms : Glycine abrus L.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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 54
Author(s) : Apema, R., D. Mozouloua, E. Kosh-Komba & Y. Ngoule
Title : Les plantes médicinales utilisées dans le traitement de l'hypertension artérielle par les tradipraticiens à Bangui http://www.gfmer.ch/Activites_internationales_Fr/PDF/HTA-Apema-2011.pdf
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 Acalypha sp. 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
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.
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.
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 + 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 : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. Anderson
Family : Acanthaceae
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
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.
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.
Region : West Africa
Country : Benin
Vernacular name : donwo (Bariba), boboli (Peuhl)
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
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
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)
Aframomum letestuanum Gagnep. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Aframomum letestuanum Gagnep.
Family : Zingiberaceae
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, fruit of Ageratum conyzoides, seedsr of Aframomum letestuanum, decoction in H2O, 2 glass / Day , injection in vagina, during 30 days
H(033) femal infertility, leaves of Senecio mannii, seeds of Aframomum letestuanum, pound, paste as eneme 3 X / Day during 30 days
H(033) femal infertility, leaves, stems of Brillantaisia lancifolia, seeds of Aframomum letestuanum, maceration in H2O, VO., 4 glass / Day + leaves maceration of Hibiscus noldeae, 1 glass / Day as enema, treatment of 30 days
H(033) femal infertility, fruits of Solanum torvum, whole plant of Centella asiatica, maceration in palm wine, VO. 4 glass / Day + seeds maceration in palm wine of Aframomum letestuanum, 1 glas / Day as enema
H(033) femal infertility, whole plant of Erigeron floribunduus of Crinum distichum, seeds of Aframomum letestuanum; maceration in H2O; VO. 3 Glass / Day during 7 days + leaves of Bryophyllum pinnatum maceration in H2O; 1 glass / Day, enema
H(033) femal infertility, leaves, seeds of Senecio biafrae, leaves of Eremomastax speciosa, whole plant of Emilia coccinea, decoction, maceration in palm wine, VO. unlimited, during 30 days + seeds of Aframomum letestuanum decoction, maceration in palm wine, in vagina
H(033) femal infertility, barks of Kigelia africana, seeds of Aframomum letestuanum, leaves of Commelina benghalensis of Ageratum conyzoides of Hibiscus noldeae, whole plant of Impatiens burtonii, decoction, maceration in H2O, VO., 2 glass / day + leaves of Eremomastax speciosa, decoction, maceration in H2O, enema, treatment of 34 days
Region : Central Africa
Country : Cameroon (Baham region)
Vernacular name : du dum (Ghomala’a)
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum. : 8 reference(s)
Official name : Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum.
Family : Zingiberaceae
Reference HA 02
Author(s) : Adjanohoun, E, M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi, K. Dramane, J. A. Elewude, S. O. Fadoju, Z.O. Gbile, E. Goudote, C.L. A. Johnson, A. Keita, O. Morakinyo, J. A. O. Ojewole, A. O. Olatunjia, E. A. Sofowora
Title : Contribution to ethnobotanical and floristic studies in Western Nigeria. CSTR-OUA, 420 p., (1991) From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms : H(012), H(013), H(014), H(018), H(020), H(093), H(031), H(033), H(036), H(037), H(038), H(046), H(051), H(068), H(086x), H(091), H(093), H(101), H(104), H(108), H(122), H(187), H(189), H(201), H(210x)
Recipes : H(012), barks stem, branch, trunk, to pound of Erythrophleum ivorense, latex Euphorbia unispina, powder of fruit of Aframomum melegueta, pounded bulb of Allium ascalonicum, to dilute in of palm oil, local application
H(013) , adult flowers, powder of Imperata cylindrica, ripe fruit pounded, delayer, local application d'une cold porridge
H(014), leaves of Aframomum melegueta of Eriosema psoraleoides of Piliostigma thonninghii, ripe fruit of Acacia nilotica, barks stem, branch, trunk of Daniellia oliveri of Spathodea campanulata, leaves and barks stem, branch, trunk of Nauclea latifolia, decoction (H2O) , bath, VO.
H(018), barks stem, branch, trunk of Erythrophleum guineense, buds of Eugenia aromatica, leaves of Ocimum canum, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, to take snuff
H(018), ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, ONS. Syzygium aromaticum, buds Eugenia aromatica, leaves of Ocimum canum, to pound, to take snuff
H(020), flowers of Justicia insularis, seeds of Aframomum, VO.
H(020) scorpion, latex of Euphorbia hirta, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, local application
H(020) + H(093), barks stem, branch, trunk of Erythrophleum ivorense, latex of Euphorbia unispina, bulbde Allium ascalonicum, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, to dilute in palm oil, VO.
H(031), roots of Gardenia aqualla, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(033) woman, ripe fruit carbonisé of Aframomum melegueta, leaves carbonised of Biophytum petersianum, seeds carbonised of Vigna sinensis, porridge, VO.
H(033) woman, seeds carbonised of Vigna sinensis, ripe fruit carbonisé of Aframomum melegueta, VO.
H(033) woman, leaves powder of Biophytum petersianum of Dyschoriste perrottetii of Desmodium velutinum, seeds en powder, to dilute, VO.
H(033) woman, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, leaves of Dyschoriste perrottetii of Desmodium velutinum, diluted powder, VO.
H(033) woman, powder of roots of Cussonia bancoensis, powder of ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta of Tetrapleura teteraptera of Xylopia aethiopica of Gladiolus psittacinus of seeds of Curculigo pilosa of Piper guineense, VO.
H(033) woman, ripe fruit of Tetrapleura tetraptera of Xylopia aethiopica of Gladiolus psittacinus, seeds of Curculigo pilosa, ONS. Zanthoxylum dinklagei, seeds of Piper guineense, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, powder, VO.
H(036), powder of roots of Cussonia bancoensis of ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, ripe fruit of Tetrapleura tetraptera of Xylopia aethiopica of Gladiolus psittacinus, seeds of Curculigo pilosa, ONS. Sepia officinalis, seeds of Piper guineense, powders, VO.
H(036) swoon, fruit carbonisé of Aframomum, porridge, VO.
H(037), leaves of Phyllanthus amarus, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(037), ripe fruit pounded of Aframomum, VO.
H(037) pneumonia, leaves of Cassia occidentalis, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(038), stem without leaves of Euphorbia lateriflora, seeds poundede of Cola acuminata of Garcinia kola, fruit pounded of Aframomum melegueta, porridge, VO.
H(046), leaves of Aframomum, decoction (H2O) , décantation, VO. + bath
H(046), whole plant of Hymenocardia acida, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, leaves of Cajanus cajan of Pennisetum purpureum of Crateva religiosa, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Aframomum of Eriosema psoraleoides, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(068), seeds poundedes en powder of Aframomum melegueta, folioles séchées en powder of Cassia alata, porridge, VO.
H(086x), leaves decoction (H2O) Aframomum melegueta, stem without leaves of Pycnanthus angolensis
H(091) accouchement normal, juice leaves of Spondias mombin, juice of seeds of Aframomum melegueta, bath
H(093), leaves and roots of Petiveria alliacea, stems with leaves of Indigofera dendroides, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, roots and stem with leaves of Ageratum conyzoides, whole plant of Peperomia pellucida, stem with leaves of Andropogon gayanus, powders diluteds in alcohol, to wash and scarifications
H(101) ménométrorragie, ripe fruit carbonisé of Aframomum melegueta, VO.
H(101), stem without leaves of Cyperus articulatus, ripe fruit carbonisé of Aframomum melegueta, to dilute, VO.
H(101), leaves carbonised of Diodia scandens , ripe fruit carbonisé of Aframomum melegueta, VO. en cold porridge
H(104), epicarp poundede of Aframomum, porridge, VO.
H(104), roots poundedes of Aframomum melegueta of Aristolochia ringens, porridge, VO.
H(104), seeds poundedes of Aframomum, ONS. of Chlorophora excelsa, VO.
H(108),fruit of Aframomum melegueta, leaves of Ocimum canum, ONS. Sysygium aromaticum, powder, to take snuff
H(108), powder barks stem, branch, trunk of Erythrophleum guineense, buds en powder of Eugenia aromatica, powder leaves of Ocimum canum, Sysygium aromaticum
H(122), stem without leaves, séchée, powder of Bombax buonopozense, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, seeds séchée en powder of Cola acuminata of Garcinia kola to dilute in milk, VO.
H(187) fontanels, fruit of Aframomum, carbonisé, to dilute in palm oil, local application
H(189) of la conduite, powder leaves of Jatropha curcas, powder of seeds of Aframomum melegueta, scarifications
H(201), psychosis, barks of la underground part of Rauvolfia vomitoria, pulp du fruit carbonisé of Elaeis guineensis, fruit carbonisé of Aframomum melegueta, VO.
H(201), psychosis, pulp fruit carbonisé of Elaeis guineensis, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta carbonisé, VO.,
H(210x) alcoholisme, powder of fruit of Aframomum to dilute in of l'alcohol, VO. + excréments of porc or of chien
H(210x) tabagisme, fruit pounded of Aframomum, VO. + excréments of porc or of chien
Region : West Africa
Country : Nigeria
Vernacular name : not registered
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(004), H(005), H(006), H(008), H(012), H(013), H(018), H(020), H(022), H(027z), H(033), H(034), H(036), H(037), H(028t), H(046), H(051), H(053), H(076), H(077), H(091), H(098), H(099), H(103), H(104), H(111), H(113), H(122), H(126), H(129), H(130), H(157), H(166), H(168), H(187), H(201)
Recipes : H(004), H(111) , leaves of Secamone afzelii of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(004), H(111) , leaves of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(005), leaves of Coccoloba uvifera, Calotroppis procera, Musa sp., Citrus aurantifolia, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(006), leaves of Stereostermum kunthianum, ripe fruit + stems with leaves of Aframomum melegueta, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(006) + H(104) enteritis with ulcer, H(076) stomatitis, H(129), suc leave Euphorbia hirta, powder ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, VO.
H(008), H(077), aerian part of Aristolochia albida of Cassytha filiformis, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, roastede, powder, to dilute H2O, VO.
H(008), H(077), aerian part of Cassytha filiformis, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, roastede, powder, to dilute H2O, VO.
H(008), leaves of Indigofera astragalina, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta
H(012)), pulp leaves of Jatropha curcas, ripe fruit Aframomum melegueta, local application
H(013) skin ulcer, ripe fruit of Ricinus communis of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(013) , stems with leaves of Butyrospermum paradoxum… subs. parkii of Aframomum melegueta, pounded, to dry, powder, scarifications
H(013) , seeds pounded of Aframomum,to dry, powder, scarifications
H(013) , leaves of Monotes kerstingii, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, decoction (H2O) , VO., bath
H(018), seeds of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(018), ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(018), ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, roots of Securidaca longipedunculata, RNS.
H(018), leaves of Ceiba pentandra, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(018), leaves of Cleone viscosa, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, ONS. of Garcinia kola, ONS. of Cola nitida, RNS.
H(018), roots of Eleusine indica, seeds of Aframomum. RNS.
H(018), leaves of Kalanchoe crenata, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(018), leaves of Newbouldia laevis, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(018), barks stem, branch, trunk of Stereospermum kunthianum, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(020), barks underground part of Pavetta crasipes, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, seeds of Monodora myristica, ripe fruit of Xylopia aethiopica of Piper nigrum, leaves of Ipomoea asarifolia, RNS.
H(020), rhizom of Tacca leontopetaloides, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, Byrsocarpus coccineus, RNS.
H(020), barks underground part of Trichilia emetica, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(020), root of Trichilia emetica, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(022) dystocia, leaves of Helotropium indicum, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, to grind in H2O, drops in eyes
H(022) dystocia, stems with leaves of Ocimum basilicum, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, grindede, to filter, vaginal enema
H(022) dystocia, root of Tapinanthus bangwensis, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, to carbonize, powder, to dilute in H2O, VO.
H(027z), to long pregnancy, leaves of Cissus petiolata, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(033) woman, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, leaves of Cnestis ferruginea, to carbonize, diluted powder, VO.
H(033) woman, barks stem, branch, trunk of Dialium guineense, ONS. of Cola acuminata, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, seeds of Garcinia kola, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(033) woman, barks stem, branch, trunk of Kigelia africana, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta of Cola acuminata, bulb of Allium cepa, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(033) woman, roots of Morinda lucida, ripe fruit of Xylopia aethiopica of Aframomum melegueta, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(034), powder of roots of Triclisia subcordata of ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, VO.
H(036) swoon, bark of the underground part of Securidaca longipedunculata, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(037), ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, leaves of Boerhavia diffusa, rhizom of Zingiber officinale, RNS.
H(037), leaves of Phyllanthus amarus, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(037) pneumo, leaves of Cassia occidentalis, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(028t) leucorrhoea, leaves of Jatropha curcas, ripe fruit of Garcinia kola of Aframomum melegueta of Piper guineense of Xylopia aethiopica bulb Allium cepa, diluted powder in milk, VO. + potash
H(046), leaves of Cola milletlenii, roots of Fagara zanthoxyloides, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(051), whole plant of Boerhavia diffusa, Cyperus articulatus, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(051),H(013) skin eruption, leave of Alternanthera repens, seeds of Garcinia kola of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(053) otitis, barks underground part , pulp, juice of Annona senegalensis, pulp seeds, juice of Aframomum melegueta, drops in earss
H(076) stomatitis, H(103) gingivitis,ripe fruit of Hibiscus esculentus of Aframomum melegueta of Abelmoschus esculentus , to carbonize, diluted powder in H2O, VO. + bath
H(076) stomatitis, H(103) gingivitis,ripe fruit of Hibiscus esculentus of Aframomum melegueta of Ocimum gratissimum, to carbonize, diluted powder in H2O, VO. + bath
H(076) stomatitis, H(129), fruit mature of Aframomum melegueta of Xylopia aethiopica, flowers of Ocimum gratissimum, to carbonize, diluted powder in palm oil, local application , VO.
H(076) stomatitis, H(129), , fruit mature of Aframomum melegueta of Xylopia aethiopica, to carbonize, diluted powder in palm oil, local application , VO.
H(091) contre the vieillissement, leaves of Stchytarpheta angustifolia, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(091) drepanocytosis, barks underground part of Swartzia madagascariensis, seeds of Aframomum melgueta, RNS.
H(091) anemia, seeds of Afromomum., RNS.
H(091) anemia, tubercle of Cassytha filiformis, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(099) epilepsy, ripe fruit Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(099) epilepsy, bulb of Gladiolus psittacinus, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(099) epilepsy, leave of Melochia corchorifolia, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(104), leaves young of Securinega virosa, stems with leaves of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(104), aerian part of Aframomum melegueta of Piper guineense of Nicotiana tabacum, maceration, decoction (H2O) in alcohol, filtration, VO. + potash
H(104), bark of the underground part of Aristolochia albida, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, diluted powder, VO.
H(104), leaves of Stereostermum kunthianum, ripe fruit + stems with leaves of Aframomum melegueta, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(104), barks underground part of Afraegle paniculata, barks stem, branch, trunk of Parkia biglobosa, fruit mature of Aframomum melegueta, powders, to dilute, VO.
H(113), bark of the underground part of Ceratotheca sesamoides, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, to dilute H2O, local application
H(122), aerian part of Cissus populnea, seeds of Aframomum melegueta of Garcinia kola, to pound, to dry, to dilute, VO.
H(129), flowers of Ocimum gratissimum, ripe fruit of Xylopia aethiopica of Aframomum melegueta, to carbonize, to dilute in palm oil, local application
H(126), leaves young of Daniellia oliveri , ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(126), aerian part of Schrankia leptocarpa, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(130), whole plant of Euphorbia kamerunica, seeds of Garcinia kola, seeds of Cola acuminata, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(157), aerian part of Aframomum melegueta, ONS. Piper guineense of Nicotiana tabacum of Capsicum frutescens, RNS.
H(157), aerian part of Ocimum canum, ripe fruit Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(158), barks underground part of Croton zambezicus, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, diluted powder, VO.
H(166), fruit of Aframomum, RNS.
H(168), H(113), leaves pounded of Daniellia oliveri, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, VO.
H(168), H(113), stem without leaves of Opuntia tuna, ripe fruit Aframomum melegueta, to carbonize, powder, to dilute in palm oil, VO.
H(187) skull, leaves of Daniellia oliveri, ripe fruit Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(187) skull, aerian part of Rhynchelytrum repens, ripe fruit Aframomum melegueta, RNS
H(187) skull, leaves of Trianthena portulacastrum, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(201) psychosis, root of Nauclea latifolia, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(201) psychosis, root of Rauvolfia vomitora, ripe fruit of Piper guineese, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(201) hallucinations, leaves of Erythrina senegalensis, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(098) disturbed sleep, stems with leaves of Schrankia leptocarpa, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, RNS
Region : West Africa
Country : Benin
Vernacular name : yiro, yiro guirou (Bariba), atakoun (Fon, Goun, Watchi), atayéé (Yoruba)
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(014), H(026), H(031), H(033), H(034), H(051), H(077), H(078), H(094), H(098), H(104), H(109), H(130), H(139), H(157), H(160), H(166), H(170), H(201)
Recipes : H(014), bark of the underground part of Rauvolfia vomitora, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, diluted powder in of palm oil, local application
H(026), root of Ehretia cymosa, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, powdereds and diluted, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(026), whole plant of Portulaca quadrifida of Evolvulus alsinoides of Euphorbia hirta, seeds of Aframomum melegueta , to pound, déto dry, to dilute, VO.
H(026), Evolvulus alsinoides, Euphorbia hirta
H(031), stems with leaves of Cissampelos mucronata, leaves of Newbouldia laevis, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, maceration, local application
H(033) woman, seeds of Aframomum melegueta of Pennisetum americanum of Cucurbita maxima, barks underground part of Carissa edulis of Hexalobus monopetalus of Annona senegalensis of Fagara zanthoxyloides, ripe fruit of Piper nigrum of Neorautanenia pseudopachyrhiza, whole plant of Cymbopogon schoenanthus… subsp. proximus, powder, maceration, VO. + beer of milletet
H(034), stems with leaves of Eleusine indica, ripe fruit of Aframomum meleguete, to carbonize, powder, to dilute in du juice of lemon, VO.
H(034), ripe fruit of Aframomum meleguete, to carbonize, powder, to dilute in du juice of lemon, VO.
H(077) woman enceinte, decoction (H2O) roots and leaves of Cassia occidentalis, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, ONS. Garcinia kola, VO.
H(077), Garcinia kola
H(078) léiomyone uterus, root of Ehretia cymosa, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(094), seeds of Theobroma cacao, tubercle of Xanthosoma mafaffa, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, pulp in alcohol, VO.
H(104), barks underground part of Fagara zanthoxyloides, fruit of Aframomum melegueta, to pound and pulvériser, infusion, VO.
H(104), tubercle of Asparagus africanus, ripe fruit of Cola nitida, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, to dilute, local application + blanc d'egg, for the childs application on the head
H(104), Cola nitida
H(109), roots of Lasiosiphon kraussianus, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, scarifications
H(130), epicarp of Blighia sapida, fruit of Aframomum melegueta, carbonisation, to grind, scarifications
H(130), fruit of Aframomum melegueta, stems with leaves of Citrus aurantifolia, to carbonize, to grind, scarifications
H(139), barks underground part of Byrsocarpus coccineus, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, VO.
H(139), root scraped, pilée of Lonchocarpus sericeus, fruit of Aframomum melegueta, maceration, VO.
H(157) associé à H(051) paludism, roots pounded of Eleusine indica, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, VO.
H(160), leaves of Amaranthus lividus, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to grind, to dilute in of alcohol, VO.
H(166), leaves of Phyllanthus amarus, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, pulp, VO.
H(170), barks stem, branch, trunk of Kigelia africana, rhizom of Zingiber officinale, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, to dilute, VO.
H(170), Zingiber officinale
H(201), anxiety, leaves juice of Croton zambesicus, seeds grinded of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(201) psychosis, roots of Raufolfia vomitora, fruit of Aframomum meleguete, to dry, to pound, to dilute, VO.
H(098) disturbed sleep, leaves of Croton zambesicus, seeds of Aframomum meleguetan, to pound, to filter, drops in eyes
Region : West Africa
Country : Togo
Vernacular name : djomédiag (Moba), bidjakogoro (Akassélem), owlavu (Akposso), abalatchang'aï (Tem), dikambidjumdi (Bassar)
Reference HA 10
Author(s) : Adjanohoun, E., L. Ake Assi
Title : Contribution au recensement des plantes médicinales de Côte d'Ivoire. Centre Nat. Florist. Univ. Abidjan, 358 p., (1979)
Symptoms : H(004), H(013), H(031), H(033), H(034), H(045), H(051), H(091), H(139), H(173)
Recipes : H(004) + H(045), leaves of Adiantum vogeli, seeds of Aframomum meleguetai, to pound, local application
H(004) + H(045), leaves of Cyathula prostrata, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to grind, local application
H(013) pruritus, leaves of Cola gigantea... var. glabrescens, seeds of Aframomum melegueta to grind, onction
H(031), leaves of Rauvolfia vomitora of Nephrolepis biserrarta of Baphia nitida, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to grind, onction
H(033) woman, leaves of Alchornea cordifolia of Setaria chevalieri, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, diluted, to filter, enema, VO.
H(034), young leaves of Syzygium guineense, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to dry, powder, VO.
H(051) + H(091), barks stem, branch, trunk, to scrape and to grind of Lannea nigritana...var pubescens of Aframomum melegueta, onction
H(139), root of Strychnos congolana, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to grind, enema
H(173), leaves of Cassia alata, barks stem, branch, trunk of Blighia unijugata, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, to dilute, enema and onction
Region : West Africa
Country : Ivory Coast
Vernacular name : not registered
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(014), H(016), H(026), H(033), H(037), H(068), H(082), H(094), H(099), H(101), H(113), H(169), H(201)
Recipes : H(014) chronic mange with H(014) itch (yamba di nzazi), burn and grind the following plants : earth termite mound, waste of fruits, leaves and roots of Aframomum alboviolaceum, fruits of Strychnos cocculoides, leaves of Capsicum frutescens of Canna indica of Aframomum melegueta of Cogniauxia podolaena; leaves, seeds and waste of Tephrosia vogelii and the fake cotton of the palm tree; dilute in water, filter and mix with the red powder of Pterocarpus tinctorius (or P. angolensis). Rub the whole body, 2 times per day.
H(016) swollen and painful breasts, pound together the following plants : trunk of Costus ocephalus, Hibiscus acetosella forme rouge and Abrus precatorius; press, filter and then mix coated with with product of Pterocarpus tinctorius. Drink 1 tablespoon, 3 times per day. Take one part of the product mix with the seeds of Aframomum melegueta. Rub the body with the dough, 3 times per day.
H(026) polymenorrhea or H(101) abundant and prolonged menstrual bleeding, pound together the following plants : Manotes expansa (syn. M. pruinosa), Abrus precatorius, stamens corn, Aframomum melegueta, seeds of Olax gambecola (or Scorodophloeus zenkeri), earth termite mound and red powder of Pterocarpus tinctorius; to dilute the mixture in palm wine and macerate and then filter. Drink 1 table spoon, 3 times per day
H(033) female infertility, grinding and mixing white clay with the plants : Aframomum melegueta, Piper nigrum, Capsicum frutescens; sift and eat a little of the powder. Drink a little water at a rate of 2 times per day from the 9th day
H(037) cough, boil all the plants below: leaves of Costus lucanusianus and of Gossypium barbadense, barks of Pseudospondias microcarpa, juice of Citrus limon (lemons), Aframomum melegueta and Securidaca longipedunculata ; to filter and drink 1/3 of glass, 3 times per day.
H(068) hookworm, grill the plants: Aframomum melegueta, Pseudospondias microcarpa (roots), leaves of Dichrostachys cinerea subsp. platycarpa, Piper nigrum, seeds of Scorodophloeus zenkeri, Cymbopogon densiflorus, Cyperus articulatus; finely ground then eat ½ teaspoon, 3 times per day.
H(068) hookworm, crush the following plants : Aframomum melegueta, Piper nigrum, Allium sativum, leaves of Tetrorchidium didymostemon and Capsicum frutescens (fruits) with white clay. Eating and drinking a little water ½ teaspoon, 2 times per day.
H(082) asthma, boil together the following plants: seeds of onion, juice of Citrus sinensis, leaves of Sapium cornutum and of Tetrorchidium didymostemon, roots of Quisqualis hensii, Aframomum melegueta and traditional salt to filter and drink 1/3 of glass, 3 times per day.
H(094) hemorrhoids, crush separately the plants: Zingiber officinale, Cola acuminata (fruits), barks of Mangifera indica, Allium sativum, Piper nigrum, Cyperus articulatus, Capsicum frutescens, Aframomum melegueta, barks of Croton mubango, leaves of Nicotiana tabacum, roots of Landolphia owariensis (barks), Mondia whitei, roots of Aframomum alboviolaceum, Dorstenia psilurus, roots of Bridelia ferruginea and roots of Garcinia huillensis., dilute in water, macerate and let stand overnight. Press well and filter then put in bottles adding a table spoon of sugar in each one. Expose the full solution bottles in the sun for three days. Drink ½ glass, one time in the evening. Warning this medicine may cause dizziness but we must continue the treatment.
H(094) hemorrhoids, cut and boiled the barks of trunk of Scorodophloeus zenkeri, to put all product in a bottle without filter. Drink ½ glass, 2 times per day. After 6 days, pounding the seeds of Aframomum melegueta with Chamaesyce hirta, make pellets to introduce into the anus, 2 times per day.
H(094) hemorrhoids, pound and boil together the roots of Millettia eetveldeana, Aframomum melegueta and Piper nigrum. Do the enema after filtration, 1 glass, 1 time per day.
H(099) epilepsy, grill the following plants : Mucuna pruriens (leaves), Strychnos cocculoides (leaves and roots, green fruit), Lippia multiflora, seeds of onion, Garcinia kola (seeds) and Aframomum melegueta (fruit), finely ground with fruits of Capsicum frutescens and white clay. Eat ½ teaspoon of powder, 2 times per day.+ Prohibited food : anything that flies as chickens, birds, and also goats, monkey, Tilapia fish and Ndumbu, look at a dead body, look in a mirror, go to go to the market and walk alone.
H(113) rheumatism, to grill after grinding with the ancestral salt, the mixing of plants : leaves of Dacryodes edulis, of Capsicum frutescens; Aframomum melegueta, nest of three kinds of ants : Nkembeketi, Mfuila and Manvueta, peel of banana kongo. Make incisions in the legs and applying the powder obtained (friction) once a day with interval of 1 day
H(169) hernia, the plants to dry : Pentadiplandra brazzeana, Piper nigrum, Securidaca longipedunculata , Xylopia aethiopica, Aframomum melegueta, Croton mubango, seeds of Monodora angolensis, finely ground and sift, eat ½ teaspoon of the powder with a little water, 3 times per day.
H(201) dementia, H(201) madness, pound whole plants : Scleria achtenii, Aframomum melegueta; press to collect a liquid solution. Put a few drops (1-2) in each nostril.
Region : West Africa
Country : Congo (Democratic republic) (Bas-Congo Province)
Vernacular name : ndungu zi nzo (Kikongo), mundongo (Lingala):
Reference HO 04
Author(s) : Obute, G. C.
Title : Ethnomedicinal plant resources of South Eastern Nigeria Leaflets Journal on WWW: http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/
Symptoms : H(007), H(033), H(091), H(099), H(171)
Recipes : Wild or cultivated plant, H(007), H(091), H(171) stimulant, diuretic; crushed seeds mixed with crushed bitter kola and water extract of bitter leaf all mixed with proper amount of water is used to treat diabetes
H(099), Whole fruit eaten along with two moderately sized ginger cures beri beri
H(033) 1 whole pepper added to 3 seeds of ripe papaw, dried locus bean all ground to make soup is a remedy for female infertility.
Region : West Africa
Country : Nigeria (Southeastern)
Vernacular name : ose oji (Igbo), Alligator pepper (English)
Reference HO 22
Author(s) : Olanipekun M.K. , S. Arowosegbe, J.O . Kayode and T.R. Oluwole
Title : Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the treatment of women related diseases in Akoko Region of Ondo-State, Nigeria Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. Vol. 10(20), pp. 270-277 (25 May, 2016) Article Number: 9BBEEA958735 http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR
Symptoms : H(033), H(078)
Recipes : Aframomum melegueta, Ageratum conyzoides, Alchornea laxiflora, Ficus exasperata, Secamone afzelii, Talinum triangulare, Uvaria afzelii, Momordica charantia are used collectively or separately for the treatments of H(033) infertility, H(078) fibroid , dried and burnt powdered plants. The usage starts from the second day of the menstrual
Mimosa pudica, Pupilia lappacea, Aframomum melegueta are used collectively or separately for the treatments of H(033) infertility ; dried and burnt powdered plants. The usage starts from the second day of the menstrual
Region : West Africa
Country : Nigeria, Region of Ondo-State
Vernacular name : not communicated by the authors
Reference HS 30
Author(s) : Somboro, A. A., K. Patel, D. Diallo, L. Sidibe, J-C. Chalchat, G. Figueredo, S. Ducki, Y. Troin & P. Chalard
Title : An ethnobotanical and phytochemical study of the African medicinal plant Guiera senegalensis J. F. Gmel Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 5(9), pp. 1639-1651, 4 May, 2011http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2011/4May/Somboro%20et%20al.pdf
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) impotence, root bark of Guiera senegalensis mixed with crystallised salt and fruits of Aframomum melegueta, powdered and ingested.
Region : West Africa
Country : Mali (Ségué, in the Mopti region)
Vernacular name : not communicated by the authors
Aframomum sp. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Aframomum sp.
Family : Zingiberaceae
Reference HB 04
Author(s) : Bouquet, A. & M. Debray
Title : Plantes médicinales de la Côte d'Ivoire. Travaux et Documents de l'O.R.S.T.O.M., Paris, n° 32, 232 p., (1974)
Symptoms : H(001), H(005), H(007), H(008), H(018), H(027), H(031), H(033), H(093), H(128), H(139)
Recipes : H(001), stem + leaves of Aframomum sp, pounded, juice, drops in eyes
H(005), H(031), stem + leaves, pounded, juice, massage
H(018), stem + pounded leaves, juice, drops in eyes
H(007) + H(005), H(007) + H(128), H(007) + H(093), roots, RNS.
H(008), roots decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(027), H(033), stem , leaves, juice
H(031), stem + eaves, pounded, juice, massage
H(139) male, stem, leaves, sap, RNS.
Region : West Africa
Country : Ivory Coast
Vernacular name : not communicated by the authors
Afzelia africana Smith ex Pers. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Afzelia africana Smith ex Pers.
Family : Fabaceae
Reference HM 22
Author(s) : Makoto Kakeya
Title : Curing ritual of the Tongwe traditional doctor: its progress and logic. African Study Monographs, Supplementary Issue 1 : 105 - 139, March 1982
Symptoms : H(033), H(201)
Recipes : The logic of the use of "mti" (medicinal plant) consisted of a logic of symbols which combines the nature of diseases with the name, morphology, ecology, ecology of the plant used as medicine
H(033) woman who has yet one child, a second ritual, roots Ziziphus abyssinica, Strychnos iokua, Dombeya rotundifolia, Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia, Harungana madagascariensis, Psorospermum febrifugum, Gardenia jovis-tomantis, barks Afzelia africana, Heeria mucronata, roots and leaves of Entada abyssinica, bath and steam bath
H(033) woman who has yet one child, a second ritual, roots Ziziphus abyssinica, Strychnos iokua, Dombeya rotundifolia, Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia, Harungana madagascariensis, Psorospermum febrifugum, Gardenia jovis-tomantis, barks Afzelia africana, Heeria mucronata, roots and leaves of Entada abyssinica, bath and steam bath
H(201) spell of a jealous woman, a first ritual, roots Ziziphus abyssinica, Strychnos iokua, Diplorhynchus condylocarpon , Dombeya rotundifolia, Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia, Harungana madagascariensis, Psorospermum febrifugum, Gardenia jovis-tomantis, barks Afzelia africana, Heeria mucronata, Sterculia quiqueloba, roots and leaves of Antidesma venosum, Pericopsis angolensis, RNS.
Region : East Africa
Country : West-Tanzania (Tongwe people)
Vernacular name : katiyatiya
Ageratum conyzoides L. : 6 reference(s)
Official name : Ageratum conyzoides L.
Family : Asteraceae
Reference HA 31
Author(s) : Ameyaw Y., F. A. Aboagye, A. A. Appiah and H. R. Blagogee
Title : Quality and harvesting specifications of some medicinal plant set up by some herrbalists in the eastern region of Ghana Leaflets Journal on WWW : http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/eghana.htm
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) woman, the dried aerial parts plus other plant materials are used to prepare a decoction for the treatment of infertility in women
Region : West Africa
Country : Ghana
Vernacular name : guakuro, gu-ekura, adwowa-kuro
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(006), H(006) + H(104), H(008) + H(104), H(012), H(018), H(033), H(077), H(094), H(104), H(109), H(127), H(158), H(201)
Recipes : H(006) constipation, maceration of young leafy stems de Ageratum conyzoides: enema
H(006) + H(104) sub gastric pain , fresh leaves of Capsicum annuum of Ageratum conyzoides softened in warm palm oil in friction
H(008) + H(104) inflammation traumatique, leaves softened with heat and soaked in palm oil, in friction
H(012)) fracture, leaves of Ageratum conyzoides and those of Senna occidentalis heat softened, soaked in palm oil, poultice
H(018) headache expressed juice of the leaves. 1-3 drops per day, for ocular instillation or nasal
H(033) female infertility, macerated leaves associated with the root of the mandarin tree, seat bath
H(077) vomiting, macerated leaves. VO. adult : ½ glass 2 times daily during 3 days, VO. child : 1 tablespoon 2 times daily.
H(094) piles, decoction of leaves : 1 dose (+/_ 1/4 liter) 1 times a day, enema
H(094) piles, macerated leaves, VO. 1 glass 2 times daily.
H(103) caries, expressed juice of the leaves, associated with vegetable salt: nasal instillation
H(104) colic, decoction of leaves, VO. and enema
H(109) back pain, pounded leaves of Ageratum conyzoides and those of Piper guineense and Clerodendrum silvanum, in friction and poultice (au niveau of l’abdomen)
H(127) splenomegaly , macerated leaves of Leonotis nepetifolia and of Celosia trigyna, Ageratum conyzoides mixed with the juice of expressed stem of Costus lucanusianus and pinch of salt for kitchen, ½ glass 3 times per day, VO.
H(158) menometrorrhagia, macerated leaves, enema
H(201) mental disorder and delirium, ONS, ocular and nasal instillation : 1 drop 2 times daily during 5 days
H(201) psychosomatic disorders : pressed juice of the leaves of Senna occidentalis and Ageratum conyzoides for ocular instillation
H(201) mental disorder and delirium, pounded leaves., in friction
Region : Central Africa
Country : Congo (Democratic republic) (Bikoro (Itipo, Loondo), Ingende (Boombomua I), City of Lokolela, of Gemena, of Bumba, Gemena (Bominenge, Bondenge, Tandala-Ngumu). Town of Mbandaka)
Vernacular name : tangbabu, dagbabu (Ngwaka), baneshunda (Kirega), ngele (Libinza), bokatola (Lomongo), emanda, lutu lo ntaba (Lokonda), likotsi (Lonkundo), ilongia (Mpama), ekbulu (Budja), mobondo, ( Makutu)
Reference HM 42c
Author(s) : Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otienoi, Anke Weisheit
Title : Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 3: plants used in traditional medicine in Kikuku village, Muleba District Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2012, 8:14 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-8-14 http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/14
Symptoms : H(001), H(006), H(033), H(037), H(076), H(078), H(135)
Recipes : H(001) eye infections, H(076) mouth ulcers, the leaves of Dichrocephala integrifolia are pounded together with those of Ageratum conyzoides and the sap squeezed and applied into the eyes as drops.
H(006) constipation,H(037) cough, H(135) peptic ulcers, H(078) fibroids in women, H(033) infertility in women, the roots are chewed fresh as an antiacid and antiseptic while the leaves are boiled the decoction taken as tea.
Region : East Africa
Country : Tanzania (Muleba District)
Vernacular name : omwigara (Kikuku)
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(004), H(033), H(111), H(124)
Recipes : H(004) wounds, H(111) burns, crush 500 gr. of Ageratum conyzoides + 2 glass of honey, local application 3 X / day - - H(004) injury, H(124) haemorrhage, a handful of ashes of the whole plant , mix in 1 glass of honey and rabbit hair, cataplsme 2 X / day
H(033) promotes reproduction, decoction of 2 handfuls of leaves and fruits of Solanum torvum and 3 handfull of Ageratum conyzoides VO. 2 glass 3 x/ day VO. 2 glass during the fertile period
Region : Central Africa
Country : Cameroon
Vernacular name : not communicated by the authors
Reference HO 22
Author(s) : Olanipekun M.K. , S. Arowosegbe, J.O . Kayode and T.R. Oluwole
Title : Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the treatment of women related diseases in Akoko Region of Ondo-State, Nigeria Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. Vol. 10(20), pp. 270-277 (25 May, 2016) Article Number: 9BBEEA958735 http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR
Symptoms : H(033), H(078)
Recipes : Aframomum melegueta, Ageratum conyzoides, Alchornea laxiflora, Ficus exasperata, Secamone afzelii, Talinum triangulare, Uvaria afzelii, Momordica charantia are used collectively or separately for the treatments of H(033) infertility, H(078) fibroid , dried and burnt powdered plants. The usage starts from the second day of the menstrual
Region : West Africa
Country : Nigeria, Region of Ondo-State
Vernacular name : not communicated by the authors
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, leaves, stem of Senecio biafrae, fruit of Ageratum conyzoides maceration in palm wine, 2 glass / Day during 7 days
H(033) femal infertility, fruit of Ageratum conyzoides, decoction in H2O
H(033) femal infertility, fruit of Ageratum conyzoides, seedsr of Aframomum letestuanum, decoction in H2O, 2 glass / Day , injection in vagina, during 30 days
H(033) femal infertility, leaves, stems of Senecio biafrae, leaves of Ageratum conyzoides, leaves of Commelina benghalensis, decoction in H2O, VO. Unlimited quantities administred during 30 days

H(033) femal infertility, leaves, stems of Senecio biafrae, leaves of Eremomastax speciosa, maceration in H2O and palm wine VO., 1glas / Day and maceration in H2O and palm wine of Ageratum conyzoides as enema , treatment of 180 days
H(033) femal infertility, barks of Kigelia africana, seeds of Aframomum letestuanum, leaves of Commelina benghalensis of Ageratum conyzoides of Hibiscus noldeae, whole plant of Impatiens burtonii, decoction, maceration in H2O, VO., 2 glass / day + leaves of Eremomastax speciosa, decoction, maceration in H2O, enema, treatment of 34 days
Region : Central Africa
Country : Cameroon (Baham region)
Vernacular name : mré guefah (Ghomala’a)
Agropyron repens (L.) P.Beauv. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Agropyron repens (L.) P.Beauv.
Family : Poaceae
Reference S1 Nord
Author(s) : Sarri, M., N. Hendel, A. Boudjelal and D. Sarri
Title : Inventory of medicinal plants used for traditional treatment of eczema in the region of Hodna (M'Sila-Algeria) GJRMI, Volume 1, Issue4, 97 - 100 ( 2012) http://www.gjrmi.com/Upload/Issue4/Madani%20Sari%20et%20al.%20GJRMI%201%284%29%2097-100.pdf
Symptoms : H(026), H(033), H(038), H(179)
Recipes : H(026) painful periods, H(033) female infertility, rhizome decoction of Agropyrum repens and of Asparagus officinalis (asperge)
H(179) kidney infection and H(038) urinary infection , decoction ( 15 to 20 min) from flowers of Opuntia ficus-indica (cactus), stigma of Zea mays (maïs), rhizome Agropyrum repens (chienden) and Hordeum vulgare seeds(d’orge)
Region : North Africa
Country : Marocco, Kenitra town
Vernacular name : chiendent (French) njem (Arabic)
Reference S3 Nord
Author(s) : Salhi, S.,M. Fadli, L. Zidane & A. Douira
Title : Etudes floristique et ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales de la ville de Kénitra (Maroc) Lazaroa 31: 133-146 (2010).
Symptoms : H(033), H(038)
Recipes : H(033) female infertility, decoction (30 ') from 3 to 4 rhizomes of Asparagus officinalis and of Agropyrum repens in 1 l. H2O, 1 cup / day, morning
H(038) urinary tract infection, H(179) kidney infection, decoction (15 to 20') from cactus flowers of "Opuntia ficus-indica*, stigma of Zea mays, wheatgrass rhizomes "Agropyrum repens" and barley seeds "Hordeum vulgare"
Region : North Africa
Country : Moroco (Kenitra town)
Vernacular name : njem
Ajuga iva (L.) Schreb. : 3 reference(s)
Official name : Ajuga iva (L.) Schreb.
Family : Lamiaceae
Reference L2 Nord
Author(s) : Lahsissene, H., A. Kahouadjia, M. Tijane & S. Hseini
Title : Catalogue des plantes médicinales utilisées dans la région de Zaër (Maroc occidental) LEJEUNIA, Revue de Botanique, Nouvelle série N° 186_2, Décembre 2009 http://www.scribd.com/doc/57709703/Lejeunia-186-2
Symptoms : H(026), H(033), H(068), H(078), H(104), H(108), H(113), H(171)
Recipes : H(026) painful menstruation, H(033) female sterility, H(068) vermifuge, H(104) gastric disorders, H(113) rheumatism, H(171) diabetes, H(078) cancer, H(108) warming., whole plant of Ajuga iva in decoction or in powder
Region : North Africa
Country : Moroco (Western)
Vernacular name : chendgou-ra (Arabic), ivette musquée (French)
Reference S1 Nord
Author(s) : Sarri, M., N. Hendel, A. Boudjelal and D. Sarri
Title : Inventory of medicinal plants used for traditional treatment of eczema in the region of Hodna (M'Sila-Algeria) GJRMI, Volume 1, Issue4, 97 - 100 ( 2012) http://www.gjrmi.com/Upload/Issue4/Madani%20Sari%20et%20al.%20GJRMI%201%284%29%2097-100.pdf
Symptoms : H(033), H(078), H(082), H(104), H(151), H(171)
Recipes : H(078) cancer and H(082) asthma, H(151) blood pressure, H(171) diabetes, decoction, infusion of ONS. of Ajuga iva
H(104) stomach pain, leaf powder infusion
H(033) female infertility infusion, long-term treatment (weeks)
Region : North Africa
Country : Marocco, Kenitra town
Vernacular name : ivette, bugle(French), chendgûra (Arabic)
Reference S3 Nord
Author(s) : Salhi, S.,M. Fadli, L. Zidane & A. Douira
Title : Etudes floristique et ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales de la ville de Kénitra (Maroc) Lazaroa 31: 133-146 (2010).
Symptoms : H(033), H(078), H(082), H(104), H(151), H(171)
Recipes : H(033) female infertility, H(104) stomach pain, infusion of leaf powder of Ajuga iva
H(078) cancer, H(082) asthma, H(151) high blood pressure, H(171) diabetes, infusion or decoction of leaf powder of Ajuga iva
Region : North Africa
Country : Moroco (Kenitra town)
Vernacular name : chendgûra
Ajuga ophrydis Burch. ex Benth. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Ajuga ophrydis Burch. ex Benth.
Family : Lamiaceae
Reference HM 64
Author(s) : Moteetee, A. , B-E .Van Wyk
Title : The medical ethnobotany of Lesotho: a review Bothalia 41,1: 209–228 (2011)
Symptoms : H(026), H(027z), H(033)
Recipes : H(027z) root of Ajuga ophrydis decoction for regulation of menstrual cycle
H(026) period pains
H(033) female infertility ONS. RNS.
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (Lesotho)
Vernacular name : senyarela
Albizia adianthifolia (Schum.) W. F. Wight : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Albizia adianthifolia (Schum.) W. F. Wight
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(001), H(013), H(033), H(100)
Recipes : H(001) visual disturbance,H(013) abscess, H(033) sterility, H(100) gonorrhoea, leaves roots bark of Albizia adianthifolia, RNS.
Region : Central Africa
Country : Cameroon (upper Nyong valley forest)
Vernacular name : not communicated by the authors
Albizia amara subsp. sericocephala (Benth.) Brenan : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Albizia amara subsp. sericocephala (Benth.) Brenan
Family : Fabaceae
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(006), H(005), H(008), H(022), H(033), H(034), H(037), H(045), H(139), H(161)
Recipes : H(006) constipation, decoction of roots of Albizia amara subsp. sericocephala, VO.
H(005) oedema, infusion of leaves of Albizia amara subsp. Sericocephala of Rhynchosia resinosa, local application
H(008) diarrhoea (+ H(139) aphrodisiac), infusion of roots of Albizia amara subsp. sericocephala, VO.
H(022) facilitate the delivery, decoction of roots, VO. From the 3rd month
H(033) femal sterility , infusion of roots, VO.
H(034) tachycardia, decoction of roots, VO.
H(037) tuberculosis, roots of Albizia amara…subsp. sericocephala of Carissa edulis, infusion (H2O), VO.
H(037) pneumonia, infusion of roots, VO.
H(045) uterus painkiller, roots, in vagina
H(161) warts, roots in onction
Region : East Africa
Country : Zimbabwe
Vernacular name : not registered
Albizia anthelmintica Brongn. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Albizia anthelmintica Brongn.
Family : Fabaceae
Reference HH 06b
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. II. Plants of the families Dilleniaceae - Opiliaceae. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 9, pp. 105 - 128 (1983)
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033), sterility women, fresh root bark of Albizia anthelmintica + roots of Cyphostemma adenocaule, Harrisonia abyssinica , boiled with eggs, the decoction (H2O) VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Tanzania
Vernacular name : mfureta (Korogwe district)
Albizia antunesiana Harms : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Albizia antunesiana Harms
Family : Fabaceae
Reference HM 61
Author(s) : Maroyi, A.
Title : Traditional use of medicinal plants in south-central Zimbabwe: review and perspectives Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:31 (2013) http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/31
Symptoms : H(006), H(008), H(033), H(100), H(139)
Recipes : H(006) constipation, barks of Albizia antunesiana extract , VO.
H(006) purgative, leaves of extract , VO.
H(008) diarrhoea, H(033) infertility in women, H(100) gonorrhoea, H(139) aphrodisiac, roots of extract , VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Zimbabwe (South-central)
Vernacular name : muriranyenze
Reference HM 69
Author(s) : Maroyi, A.
Title : Traditional use of medicinal plants in south-central Zimbabwe: review and perspectives Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine ,9:31 (2013) http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/31
Symptoms : H(006), H(008), H(033), H(100), H(139)
Recipes : H(006) constipation, bark extract of Albizia antunesiana, VO.
H(006) purgative remedy, leaves extract, VO.
H(008) diarrhoea, H(033) infertility in women, H(100) gonorrhoea, H(139) aphrodisiac, roots extract of Albizia antunesiana, VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Zimbabwe (centre-sud)
Vernacular name : muriranyenze
Albizia brevifolia Schinz : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Albizia brevifolia Schinz
Family : Fabaceae
Reference HM 58
Author(s) : Mabogo, D.E.N.
Title : The ethnobotany of the Vhavenda. MSc Thesis, University of Pretoria. (1990) appendix from the Thesis
Symptoms : H(001), H(006), H(018), H(033), H(104)
Recipes : H(001) sore eyes, H(006) purgative, H(018) headache, H(033) infertility, roots of Albizia brevifolia
H(104) abdominal pain, leaves and fruit
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (Venda country)
Vernacular name : mupalakhwali (Venda)
Albizia zygia (DC.) J.F. Macbr. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Albizia zygia (DC.) J.F. Macbr.
Family : Fabaceae
Reference HK 22
Author(s) : Kerharo, J. & A. Bouquet
Title : Plantes médicinales et toxiques de la Côte-d'Ivoire - Haute-Volta.Mission d'étude de la pharmacopée indigène en A.O.F. Editions Vigot Frères, Paris, 300 p., (1950)
Symptoms : H(006), H(033), H(051)
Recipes : H(006), H(033) woman, ONS, RNS.
H(051), stiffness in the back with fever, decoction of leaves of Albizia zygia , VO. + bath
Region : West Africa
Country : Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso
Vernacular name : dekan (Senoufo), zaa (Yacouba), niépé, zazé (Shien), niapoï (Bété), kouin (Gagou), koro (Ashanti, Abron), koulé (Agni), laranoudio, naramougou digo (Koulango), koa (Attié), gori, koli, koli-bangban (Baoulé), toumoughi, tomoubé (Malinké), séa (Ouobé), mahé (Krou), droupahia (Ebrié), wochi (Abé)
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg. : 3 reference(s)
Official name : Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg.
Family : Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms : Alchornea cordata Benth.
Reference HA 10
Author(s) : Adjanohoun, E., L. Ake Assi
Title : Contribution au recensement des plantes médicinales de Côte d'Ivoire. Centre Nat. Florist. Univ. Abidjan, 358 p., (1979)
Symptoms : H(027y), H(033), H(099), H(104), H(124), H(158)
Recipes : H(027y) + H(124), roots, leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, decoction, in vagina
H(033) woman, leaves of Alchornea cordifolia of Setaria chevalieri, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, diluted, to filter, enema, VO.
H(099) epilepsy, roots of Rauvolfia vomitoria , leaves of Tristemma incompletum of Alchornea cordifolia, to pound , juice, drops in nostrils + VO.
H(104) colic, leaves of Alchornea cordifolia of Baphia nitida of Manihot esculenta, to pound (H2O), to filter, VO.
H(104) colic, enteritis, gastro enteritis , leaves maceration of Alchornea., VO.
H(158), leaves of Alchornea cordifolia of Thaumatococcus danielle, to pound, decoction (H2O), vaginal steam bath
Region : West Africa
Country : Ivory Coast
Vernacular name : not registered
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(006), H(008), H(027), H(033), H(037), H(051), H(068), H(077), H(091), H(094), H(103), H(109), H(170), H(179), H(184x)
Recipes : H(006) laxatif and H(006) purgatif, decoction of fresh leaves of Alchornea cordifolia , VO. 1 glass 3 times per day
H(008) diarrhoea , juice of 4 à 5 fruits of Alchornea cordifolia, VO. adult : ½ glass 3 times per day., VO. child : ½ glass 3 times per day.
H(008) diarrhoea , macerated leaves, VO. 1 glass 3 times per day.
H(008) diarrhoea macerated leaves of Hymenocardia ulmoides of Alchornea cordifolia and Ipomoea involucrata softened, mixed with the juice of expressed stem of Costus lucanusianus, enema
H(027) recurrent abortions, roots decoction of Dewevrea bilabiata, Strychnos samba, Alchornea cordifolia, Oxyanthus unilocularis, Hallea stipulosa and Diospyros gabunensis as cooking liquid for the patient's food
H(027) abortion with bleeding, roots decoction,.VO., or enema
H(027) recurrent abortions, macerated fresh leaves of Dewevrea bilabiata, Strychnos samba, Alchornea cordifolia, Oxyanthus unilocularis, Hallea stipulosa and Diospyros gabunensis bath
H(033) sterility, roots decoction, enema, 1 time per week
H(033) female infertility, decoction of the root of Alchornea floribunda and of Clerodendrum sp. as cooking liquid for the patient's food
H(037) bronchitis with asthma, pressed juice of the leaves of Alchornea cordifolia of Leea guineensis, Macaranga sp., Hymenocardia ulmoïdes mixed with juice of stems of Costus lucanusianus , VO. 1 glass several times a day.
H(051) paludism, decoction of leaves , VO. 1 glass per day
H(068) vermifuge , roots decoction, VO.
H(077) vomiting, H(179) pain of kidney and H(170) ascites, roots decoction, VO.
H(091) anemia, decoction of leaves, VO
H(094) piles, decoction of leaves, for bath seat
H(103) caries, decoction of leaves, bain of bouche 2 times daily
H(109) back pain, pounded leaves, local application
H(109) back pain, leaf dried powder moistened with palm oil, enema
H(184x) hydrocephalus, decoction of the root of Hymenocardia ulmoides of Alchornea cordifolia as liquid for cooking and drinking
Region : Central Africa
Country : Congo (Democratic republic) (Bikoro (Itipo, Loondo), City of Ingende, of Gemena, of Karawa, of Bosobolo, of Bumba, Town of Mbandaka, Gemena (Bombakabo, Mbari, Tandala, Modokpa, (Gemena (Gbatikombo, Boyambi))).
Vernacular name : luzungu (Kirega), mbonze mbonze (Libinza), bonze mbozi, mbombonzi (Ngbandi), kokolo (Ngwaka), lobonze (Lokonda), mbonzi mbonzi (Budja), lobonzi mbonzi (Losakani ), mbonze mbonze (Lonkundo), mbuji mbuji (Kiyombe), mbonze mbonze (Lingala), libonzi, mbonzinzi sololo (Ngombe)
Reference HW 01
Author(s) : Walker, R.
Title : Usages pharmaceutiques des plantes spontanées du Gabon. Bull. Inst. Etudes centrafricaines, n° 4, 5, 6, (1953) From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms : H(008), H(033), H(045), H(112)
Recipes : H(008) diarrhoea, leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, scraped, macereted (H2O), VO.
H(033) femal, barks stem, branch, trunk of Mitragyna macrophylla of Coula edulis of Isolona le-testui of Barteria fistulosa, leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, to scrape, to macerate (H2O), enema
H(045) cicatrizing, leaves of Alchornea., pounded, local application
H(112), leaves of Alchornea., chewed
Region : West Africa
Country : Gabon
Vernacular name : not registered
Alchornea laxiflora (Benth.) Pax & K. Hoffm. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Alchornea laxiflora (Benth.) Pax & K. Hoffm.
Family : Euphorbiaceae
Reference HO 22
Author(s) : Olanipekun M.K. , S. Arowosegbe, J.O . Kayode and T.R. Oluwole
Title : Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the treatment of women related diseases in Akoko Region of Ondo-State, Nigeria Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. Vol. 10(20), pp. 270-277 (25 May, 2016) Article Number: 9BBEEA958735 http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR
Symptoms : H(033), H(078)
Recipes : Aframomum melegueta, Ageratum conyzoides, Alchornea laxiflora, Ficus exasperata, Secamone afzelii, Talinum triangulare, Uvaria afzelii, Momordica charantia are used collectively or separately for the treatments of H(033) infertility, H(078) fibroid , dried and burnt powdered plants. The usage starts from the second day of the menstrual
Region : West Africa
Country : Nigeria, Region of Ondo-State
Vernacular name : not communicated by the authors
Allium cepa L. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Allium cepa L.
Family : Alliaceae
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(007), H(008), H(013), H(020), H(022), H(028t), H(033), H(037), H(046), H(051), H(055), H(091), H(094), H(104), H(108), H(116), H(126), H(155), H(157), H(170)
Recipes : H(005), bulb Allium cepa, bark underground part Parinari curatellifolia , ONS.Piper nigrum, Butyrospermum paradoxum, Monodora myristica, RNS.
H(005), bulb Allium cepa, leaves Annona senegalensis, RNS.
H(008), bulb Allium cepa, roots Citrus aurantiifolia, ONS. Xylopia aethiopica , Uvaria chamae, Ocimum gratissimum, RNS.
H(013) , bulb Allium cepa , tubercle Anchomanes difformis, roots Uvaria chamae and Cola nitida, decoction (H2O) , VO. + local application
H(020)spitter snake, bulb Allium cepa, leaves Lactuca taraxacifolia, to soften in fire, juice, drops in eyes
H(022), bulb Allium cepa, roots of Pteleopsis suberosa , powder delayed in H2O, VO.
H(022) prolonged pregnacy, bulb Allium cepa, leaves Citrus aurantiifolia, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(033) strilit , bulb Allium cepa, fruits murs Aframomum melegueta , Cola acuminata, barks trunc, stems, twigs Kigelia africana , decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(033) strilit , bulb Allium cepa, barks trunc, stems, twigs Spondias mombin , ripe fruit Xylopia aethiopica , rhizom Zingiber officinale, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(033) sterility, bulb Allium cepa, rape fruits Xylopia aethiopica , Citrus aurantium , scraped root Strophanthus hibiscus, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(033) sterility, bulb Allium cepa, root Uvaria chamae of Securidaca longipedunculata, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(037) hemoptysy (exept nw. born), barks from the underground part of Parkia biglobosa, bulb of Allium cepa, seeds of Picralima nitida, RNS.
H(037) cough , bulb Allium cepa, leaves Corchorus olitorius, RNS.
H(037) cough , bulb Allium cepa, barks trunc, stems, twigs Ficus mucoso , rape fruit Piper guineense, RNS.
H(038), leucorrhea, bulb Allium cepa, ripe fruits Piper guineense, Garcinia kola, Aframomum melegueta, Xylopia aethiopica, leaves Jatropha curcas, powder delayed H2O + potash, VO.
H(046), bulb Allium cepa, root Cassia occidentalis, RNS.
H(051), bulb Allium cepa, aerian part Calliandra portoricensis, RNS.
H(051 ), bulb Allium cepa , brak underground part Trichilia emetica , ripe fruit Piper guineense, RNS.
H(091), bulb Allium cepa, ripe fruit Piper guineense , barks trunc, stems, twigs Pterocarpus erinaceus, RNS.
H(091), bulb Allium cepa, ONS. Zingiber officinale, Xylopia aethiopica , Curculigo pilosa , Fungi sp. , RNS.
H(091), bulb Allium cepa, ripe fruit Piper guineense, Eugenia aromatica, roots Uvaria chamae, Xylopia aethiopica, RNS.
H(094), bulb Allium cepa, seeds Monodora myristica, barks trunc, stems, twigs Lannea acida, dessication, powder + H2O, VO.
H(104), bulb Allium cepa, ONS. Morinda lucida, Xylopia aethiopica, RNS.
H(104), bulb Allium cepa, barks trunc, stems, twigs Nauclea latifolia, RNS.
H(104), bulb Allium cepa, barks trunc, stems, twigs Ostryoderris stuhlmannii, Piper guineense, Fagara zanthoxyloides, RNS.
H(108)sinusitis, bulb Allium cepa, aerian part + root Opilia celtidifolia , root Commipora africana , bark underground part Securidaca longipedunculata , rape fruit Xylopia aethiopica, seeds Monodora myristica, maceration, drops in eares and eyes
H(116), bulb Allium cepa, ONS. Piper guineense, Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides, RNS.
H(116), bulb Allium cepa, barks trunc, stems, twigs Ostryoderris stuhlmannii, Fagara zanthoxyloides, ripe fruit Piper guineense, dessication, powder + H2O, VO.
H(126, 2) new born, diuretic, bulb Allium cepa, RNS.
H(126) new born, bulb Allium cepa, leaves Citrus aurantifolia, RNS.
H(126) new born, bulb Allium cepa,rape fruit Piper nigrum, root Combretum hypopilinum, RNS.
H(155), bulb Allium cepa, ripe fruit Eugenia aromatica, pulp fruit Picralima nitida , bulb Allium sativum, maceration, VO.
H(155), bulb Allium cepa, ONS. Eugenia aromatica , Syzygium aromaticum, RNS.
H(157), H(006) + H(055), bulb Allium cepa, ONS. Gladiolus psittacinus, RNS.
H(157), bulb Allium cepa, leaves of Nicotiana tabacum, RNS.
H(170), bulb Allium cepa, leaves Annona senegalensis, RNS.
Region : West Africa
Country : Benin
Vernacular name : wanakou (Bariba), aloumassa, ayomassa vovo, massa (Fon, Goun), ayoman wéwé (Watchi), ambassa (Yoruba)
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(026), H(033), H(199)
Recipes : H(033) femal infertility, barks of Pepperonia sp., roots of Alium cepa of Pentadiplandra brazzeana, leaves of Chenopodium ambrosoides, decoction in red wine + H2O, 1 glass / Day during 90 days; this treatment also for horns gulps, H(026) painful menstruations, H(199) sexually transmitted infections
Region : Central Africa
Country : Cameroon (Baham region)
Vernacular name : anoussi (Ghomala’a)
Aloe aristata Haw. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Aloe aristata Haw.
Family : Asphodelaceae
Reference HJ 10
Author(s) : Jacot Guillarmod, A
Title : Flora of Lesotho .Cramer, Lehre . From : The medical ethnobotany of Lesotho: a review Bothalia 41,1: 209–228 (2011)
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) root of Aloe aristata, decoction to induce pregnancy
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (Lesotho)
Vernacular name : lekhalana
Aloe barteri Bak. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Aloe barteri Bak.
Family : Asphodelaceae
Synonyms : Aloe buettneri A. Berger
Reference HG 60
Author(s) : Göhre, Á., B. Toto-Nienguesse, M. Futuro, C. Neinhuis & T. Lautenschläge
Title : Plants from disturbed savannah vegetation and their usage by Bakongo tribes in Uíge, Northern Angola Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:42 (2016) DOI 10.1186/s13002-016-0116-9
Symptoms : H(014), H(033), H(040), H(082), H(095), H(191)
Recipes : H(014) skin disease, sap from cut leaf of Aloe buettneri, local application
H(033) potency, H(040) backache, leaves decoction VO. or enema
H(033) fertility, H(068) worms, leaves decoction, enema
H(082) respiratory disease, leaves directly consumed or decoction, VO.
H(191) blood-purifying, fruit directly consumed VO.
H(095), cooked leaves eaten with beans as a vegetable
Region : West Africa
Country : northern Angola
Vernacular name : badianseka (Kikongo)
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), H(100)
Recipes : H(033) femal infertility, decoction in H2O of stem of Cissus quadrangularis, VO., 1glass / Day + decoction in H2O of leaves of Aoe buettneri, 2 glass / Day, enema, during 90 days others illnesses treated by this recipe : horns gulps, H(100) gonorrhea, H(100) chlamydia
H(033) femal infertility, leaves of Aloe buettneri of Ampelocissus pentaphylla, leaves, seeds of Jatropha curcas, whole plant of Centella asiatica, decoction in palm wine, VO., 2 glass / day during 34 days
Region : Central Africa
Country : Cameroon (Baham region)
Vernacular name : aloe vera (Ghomala’a)
Aloe megalacantha Baker : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Aloe megalacantha Baker
Family : Asphodelaceae
Reference HT 43
Author(s) : Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title : An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013) http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms : H(004), H(020), H(033), H(051), H(068), H(104), H(162), H(201)
Recipes : H(004) wound (external), cut a leaf and spread latex on H(004) wound until healed
H(020) snake bite, crush the whole plant of Aloe megalacantha and drink the juice
H(051) paludism, H(068) amoeba, crush leaves and squeeze juice, filter and drink
H(068) ascaris, squeeze latex, filter and drink
H(104) abdominal pain, crush leaves, filter and drunk the fluid
H(033) impotence, crush root and mix butter and smear it on the penis
H(201) evil eye place leaf on fire and fumigate
H(162) urine retention, tie root around the sex organ
Region : East Africa
Country : Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name : ere (Tigrigna)
Aloe sp. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Aloe sp.
Family : Asphodelaceae
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(004), H(006), H(008), H(026), H(033), H(037), H(038), H(104), H(112), H(130)
Recipes : H(004), juice of leaves, local application
H(006), infusion leaves, VO.
H(008) , H(026), H(033) femal, H(104), infusion leaves, VO.
H(037), infusion leaves, VO.
H(038), roots of Cassia abbreviata of Elephantorrhiza goetzei, leaves of Aloe sp., infusion , VO.
H(112), leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO., toxic
H(130) monoplegia, leaves, scarifications
Region : East Africa
Country : Zimbabwe
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), H(127), H(139), H(178), H(179)
Recipes : H(033) impotence, H(127) spleen, H(139) aphrodisiac, H(178) heart pains, H(179) kidney diseases, leaves of Aloe sp., RNS.
Region : East Africa
Country : Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name : itembwe, Lugaka (Nyamwezi)
Aloe zebrina Baker : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Aloe zebrina Baker
Family : Asphodelaceae
Reference HB 25M
Author(s) : Bossard, E.
Title : La médecine traditionnelle au centre et à l'ouest de l'Angola. Ministério da ciênciae da tecnologia. Instituto de investigaçâo cientifica tropical. Lisboa - p. 531 (1996) (ISBN : 972-672-858-4)
Symptoms : H(004), H(006), H(013), H(015), H(020), H(031), H(033), H(036), H(037), H(051), H(068), H(077), H(094), H(099), H(100), H(111), H(126), H(139), H(151), H(173), H(175x), H(201)
Recipes : H(004) wound, ONS of Aloe zebrina or ONS in powder application on the washed wound
H(006) constipation, tea of roots, VO. 1 cup on an empty stomach or less according to the age
H(013) abscess, open leaves in two, local application
H(015) haematuria, tea of root, VO.
H(020) snake, chew the leaves, swallow
H(031) side stitch, tea of root, VO. 1 cup 3 X / days
H(033) infertility, H(139) sexual incapacity, ndilasonde (Pterocarpus angolensis) + andala (Aloe zebrina) + sasi (unidentified plant) + tende-mupa (Strychnos spinosa) , plants decoction, VO. + enema
H(036) vertigo, tea of root of andala (Aloe zebrina) of hondyo (Musa paradisiaca) of ndjelele (Asparagus angolensis)
H(037) chest pains, tea of root, VO., 1 cup, 3 X / day
H(051) fever, juice of leaves, 10 drops in a glass H2O, VO.
H(068) parasitose, tea or juice of the leaves
H(068) bilharziosis, tea of root of andala (Aloe zebrina) of mbombo (Cochlospermum angolense) of ambanda (Crotalaria ononoides)
H(077) nausea, tea of leaves, VO., 3 X / day
H(094) haemorrhoids, juice of leaves local application + VO
H(099) epilepsy, infusion of leaves, VO.
H(100) blennorrabiese, tea of root of andala (Aloe zebrina) of ngengete (Sapium oblongifolium), VO. 3 X / day
H(111) burn, ONS. powder or leaf split in two, local application
H(126, f) hepatitis, roots dipped in H2O of andala (Aloe zebrina) of kepa (Cynodon dactylon), tea + bath of leaves of andala (Aloe zebrina), the next day. Treatment to be followed for 8 days
H(151) high blood pressure, ONS of andala (Aloe zebrina) of tola (Piliostigma thonningii), massage and rubr
H(173), to pound the leaves of ndembi (Cymbopogon citratus), the roots of andala (Aloe zebrina), local friction
H(175x) dandruff, open the leaves of andala (Aloe zebrina) of longo-longo (Ageratum conyzoides),harvest the juice by pressing, rub hair against dandruff and to wash hair
H(201) madness, chew and swallow the leaves
Region : West Africa
Country : Angola (regions of Cuanza Norte, Golungo Alto)
Vernacular name : andala (Umbundu), aloés (Portuguese), aloès (Français)
Alstonia boonei De Wild : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Alstonia boonei De Wild
Family : Apocynaceae
Reference HK 48
Author(s) : Kayode, J., O.E Ige, T. A. Adetogo and A. P. Igbakin
Title : Conservation and Biodiversity Erosion in Ondo State, Nigeria: Survey of Plant Barks Used in Native Pharmaceutical Extraction in Akoko Region Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 665-67. 2009. http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/ondo3.htm
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) promotes the reproduction, barks of the plant Alstonia boonei are soaked in water in a bottle, VO. the filtered aqueous extracts, once or twice daily.
Region : West Africa
Country : Nigeria (Ondo State)
Vernacular name : ahun (Yoruba)
Amaranthus spinosus L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Amaranthus spinosus L.
Family : Amaranthaceae
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(033), H(051), H(139), H(162), H(201)
Recipes : H(033) femal, roots in powder in vagina
H(051), ONS, RNS
H(139), powder dry roots, delayed, suppository
H(162), decoction (H2O) leaves+ Zea mays, Garcinia kola
H(201), ONS, RNS
Region : West Africa
Country : Benin
Vernacular name : legwagwé (Adja)
Ampelocissus pentaphylla (Guill. & Perr.) Gilg & M.Brandt : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Ampelocissus pentaphylla (Guill. & Perr.) Gilg & M.Brandt
Family : Vitaceae
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, leaves of Aloe buettneri of Ampelocissus pentaphylla, leaves, seeds of Jatropha curcas, whole plant of Centella asiatica, decoction in palm wine, VO., 2 glass / day during 34 days
Region : Central Africa
Country : Cameroon (Baham region)
Vernacular name : boutoh (Ghomala’a)
Ananas sativus Lindl. : 4 reference(s)
Official name : Ananas sativus Lindl.
Family : Bromeliaceae
Synonyms : Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.
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(033), H(038), H(051), H(091), H(126)
Recipes : H(033) femal, roots of Lonchocarpus cyanescens , ripe fruit of Musa sapientum of Ananas comosus, maceration, VO. + H2O of fermented Zea mays.
H(033) femal , undergrond part without bark of Securidaca longipedunculata, ripe fruit of Ananas comosus, pulp, VO.
H(038), leaves of Phyllanthus amarus, ripe fruit of Ananas comosus, decoction (H2O), VO. + H2O of fermented Zea mays.
H(051) paludism, feuiles of Hibiscus asper, ripe fruit of Ananas comosus, RNS.
H(051) paludism, ripe fruit of Ananas comosus , RNS.
H(091) anaemia, leaves of Uvaria chamae, ripe fruit of Ananas comosus , RNS.
H(126), whole plant of Acanthospermum hispidum, ripe fruit of Ananas comosus, RNS.
Region : West Africa
Country : Benin
Vernacular name : not registered
Reference HB 55
Author(s) : Bourobou-Bourobou, H-P, P. Kialo, G-M Moussavou , H. Ebie Ebie Beka , J. Niangui , J.Tangu Kwenzi-Mikala, , Dr Samuel Mbadinga
Title : Pharmacopée et médecine traditionnelle chez les Pygmées du Gabon Barimba et Baghama (Nyanga), Babongo (Ngounié, Ogooué Lolo et Haut Ogooué) et les Bakoya (Ogooué Ivindo) UNESCO Publication (2008) http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001868/186858fo.pdf
Symptoms : H(027), H(033)
Recipes : H(027) prevents unwanted abortions (unintended pregnancies expulsions) and keeps the fetus up. Split the leaf and extract the fibers. Put together several fbres, rub between them to get a rope to be tied around the waist of women in early pregnancy, until the rope is detached
H(033) fight against infertility, RNS
(Receipts: Babongo de la zone de collecte : Sindara)
Region : West Africa
Country : Gabon
Vernacular name : mokodi / mikodi
Reference HK 59
Author(s) : Kwenzi-Mikala. J. (Prof.) & S. Mbadinga (Dr.)
Title : Pharmacopée et médecine traditionnelles chez les Pygmées du Gabon Barimba et Baghama (Nyanga), Babongo (Ngounié, Ogooué Lolo et Haut Ogooué ) et les Bakoya (Ogooué Ivindo) Programme : Société-Nature chez les Pygmées du Gabon. (UNESCO publication) http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001868/186858fo.pdf
Symptoms : H(027), H(033)
Recipes : H(027) to prevent abortions, H(033) against infertility, fiber cord of leaves of Ananas comosus tied around his waist until the rope is released and falls by itself (recipe Babongo)
Region : West Africa
Country : Gabon
Vernacular name : mokodi / mikodi (Babongo)
Reference HK 69
Author(s) : Kwenzi-Mikala, J., S. Mbadinga, Boorobou- Boorobou, P. Kialo, G-M Moussavou, J. Niangui
Title : Savoirs pharmacothérapeutiques chez les Pygmées du Gabon. Communication présentée à l’occasion de «l’École d’Été sur les savoirs ethnobiologiques» du Gabon du 22 au 26 juillet 2013.
Symptoms : H(027), H(033)
Recipes : H(027) is used to prevent unwanted abortions (involuntary evictions of pregnancies) and keeps the fetus in the womb of the woman
H(033) fight against infertility, split the sheet and pull the fibers it containst. Putting together several fibers, rub the hands so as to mix them to get a rope that is attached to the female kidney tower in early pregnancy or one that often unintended pregnancy interruption, until the cord detaches and falls alone.
Region : West Africa
Country : Gabon (zone of Sindara)
Vernacular name : mokodi / mikodi (Babongo)
Anchomanes difformis (Bl.) Engl. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Anchomanes difformis (Bl.) Engl.
Family : Araceae
Reference HF 08
Author(s) : Frazão-Moreira, A
Title : The symbolic efficacy of medicinal plants:practices, knowledge, and religious beliefs amongst the Nalu healers of Guinea-Bissau Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:24 (2016)
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) infertility , decoction of rhizome of Anchomanes difformis, drink
Region : West Africa
Country : Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name : n’denkamdudu (Nalu)
Anchomanes giganteus Engl. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Anchomanes giganteus Engl.
Family : Araceae
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(020), H(033), H(170), H(172)
Recipes : H(033) sterility, roots decoction , VO. 1 glass per day.
H(099) epileptic attacks , VO., as vegetables the fresh leaves of Anchomanes giganteus associated with those of Psychotria sp. (Syn. Caephelis brunelii)
H(020) antivenom, powder with ashes of the stem associeted with the head of a snake and vegetable salt, local application after scarification
H(170) ascites, maceration of the rhizome, enema
H(172) elephantiasis, poundes rhizom of Anchomanes giganteus associated with leaves of Laportea aestuans in friction
H(099) attacks of epilepsy, pounded leaves of Psychotria sp and those of Anchomanes giganteus as food for the patient
Region : Central Africa
Country : Congo (Democratic republic) (City of Lokolela, of Gemena, Gemena (Mbari), Tandala (Ngumu))
Vernacular name : unsali (Mpama), unsali (Kinunu), belefo (Ngwaka), batiozo (Mbanza), tungu (Ngbandi), kengoma (Mono)
Angylocalyx talbotii Baker f. ex Hutch. & Dalziel : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Angylocalyx talbotii Baker f. ex Hutch. & Dalziel
Family : Fabaceae
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(004), H(033), H(038)
Recipes : H(002) lactogenic, infusion of roots of Angylocalyx tabbotii, drunk to increase lactation
H(004) wounds, ground bark of Angylocalyx tabbotii as dressing
H(033) male impotence, seeds of Angylocalyso tabbottii ground to improve erection
H(033) female infertility, barks infusion of Anonidium mannii as enema
H(038) vaginal infection, decoction of ground seeds of Angylocalys tabbotii, VO.
Region : Central Africa
Country : Cameroon (Korup rainforest )
Vernacular name : not communicated by the authors
Anisopappus africanus (Hook. f.) Oliv. & Hiern : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Anisopappus africanus (Hook. f.) Oliv. & Hiern
Family : Asteraceae
Reference HB 28
Author(s) : Banderembako Fabien & Ntitangirageza Térence
Title : La médecine populaire au Burundi : quelques plantes médicinales.
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) promotes the reproduction, this sort preparation from the bark of plant is called "imisamisho" (promotes the reproduction), infusion, VO.
Region : Central Africa
Country : Burundi
Vernacular name : agahombo (Kirundi)
Annona senegalensis Pers. : 12 reference(s)
Official name : Annona senegalensis Pers.
Family : Annonaceae
Synonyms : Annona arenaria Thonn. , Annona chrysophylla Bojer
Reference HA 00
Author(s) : Adam, J.G., N. Echard & M. Lescot
Title : Plantes médicinales Hausa de l'Ader (République du Niger). Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 19, 259 - 399, (1972)
Symptoms : H(033), H(091), H(143)
Recipes : H(033), roots,powder, V.O. + H2O
H(091), Securidaca longipedunculata + Pergularia tomentosa + Stereospermum kunthianum + Feretia apodanthera + Annona senegalensis + Securinega virosa + Ziziphus mauritiana + Acacia seyal + Boscia senegalensis + Cassia sieberiana, roots, maceration, V.O., or + milk or + poridge of millet
H(143), Acacia macrostachya , Annona senegalensis + Securidaca longipedunculata + Stereospermum kunthianum + Boscia senegalensis + Bauhinia rufescens + Ziziphus mauritiana + Dichrostachys glomerata + Tephrosia platycarpa , roots, powder, macereationV.O. duringt 1 week
Region : West Africa
Country : Niger
Vernacular name : gwadda
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(004), H(005), H(006), H(013), H(018), H(020), H(022), H(026), H(031), H(033), H(038), H(051), H(053), H(099), H(104), H(122), H(124), H(130), H(157), H(158), H(168), H(170), H(173), H(201)
Recipes : H(004), barks of the underground part of Annona senegalensis, RNS.
H(005), whole plant of Annona senegalensis, roots of Parkia biglobosa, ONS. of Ampelocissus bombycina, RNS.
H(005, 2), H(006, 2), H(007, 2), leaves of Annona senegalensis, bulb of Alium cepa, RNS.
H(005), whole plant of Ampelocissus leonensis, ONS. of Cissus adenocaulis of Indigofera oubangiensis of Ipomoea mauritiana of Annona senegalensis, of Aframomum alboviolaceum
H(006), stems with leaves of Annona., decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(013) abscess, young leaves of Annona., to grind, to dry, to dilute, local application
H(013) abscess, underground part of Annona senegalensis, ripe fruit of Xylopia aethiopica, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(018), whole plant of Stylosanthes erecta, leaves of Annona senegalensis ? RNS.
H(020), roots of Vitex simplicifolia of Annona senegalensis, RNS.
H(020), leaves of Vitex simplicifolia of Annona senegalensis, RNS.
H(020, 3), leaves of Annona., RNS.
H(020, 2), roots of Annona., RNS.
H(020), roots of Annona senegalensis of Cymbopogon citratus of Securidaca longipedunculata, RNS.
H(020), leaves of Piliostigma thonningii of Trichilia emetica of Annona senegalensis of Pavetta crassipes of Khaya senegalensis of Daniellia oliveri, RNS.
H(020), roots of Piliostigma thonningii of Trichilia emetica of Annona senegalensis of Pavetta crassipes of Khaya senegalensis of Daniellia oliveri, RNS.
H(020), barks of theunderground part of Stereospermum kunthianum of Annona senegalensis of Trichilia emetica, RNS.
H(020), roots of Trichilia emetica of Annona senegalensis of Entada africana of Lepidagathis anobrya of Piliostigma thonningii of Pavetta crassipes, RNS.
H(022) dystocia, leaves of Annona., to grind in karite butter, to dilute, VO.
H(026), stems with leaves of Stylosanthes erecta, leaves of Annona senegalensis, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(031), roots of Annona senegalensis, ripe fruit of Capsicum frutescens of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(033) femal, leaves of Annona., maceration, VO.
H(033) femal, roots of Annona, powder, to dilute, VO. + sauce
H(038), leaves of Annona.decoction (H2O) , VO. + H2O of fermentation du maïs
H(051), leaves of Annona senegalensis, stems with leaves of Ximenia americana, RNS.
H(053) otitis, barks of the underground part , pulp, juice of Annona senegalensis, pulpe seeds, juice of Aframomum melegueta, drops in earss
H(091) asthenia, leaves of Annona, RNS.
H(091) asthenia, leaves of Annona senegalensis of Baphia nitida, RNS.
H(099), leaves of Annona., RNS.
H(099), roots of Annona., RNS.
H(104), roots of Annona., to scrape, decoction (H2O) , to dilute, VO.
H(104), roots of Annona., pieces, decoction (H2O) , the decoction (H2O) in the meal, VO.
H(122), leaves of Annona., to dry, powder, to dilute, VO. + porridge
H(124), roots of Annona, RNS.
H(130), aerian part of Annona., RNS.
H(157), leaves of Annona., RNS.
H(157), stems with leaves of Annona., roots, RNS.
H(157), stems with leaves of Annona senegalensis, leaves of Trichilia emetica, RNS.
H(157), barks of the underground part of Annona senegalensis, roots of Boerhavia diffusa, RNS.
H(157), leaves of Annona senegalensis of Boerhavia diffusa, RNS.
H(158), stems with leaves of Annona., decoction (H2O) , VO. in porridge
H(168), stems with leaves of Annona., decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(170), H(006) + H(007), leaves of Annona senegalensis, bulb of Allium cepa, RNS.
H(173), barks stem, branch, trunk of Combretum lamprocarpum, roots of Annona senegalensis, RNS.
H(201) psychosis, leaves of Annona senegalensis of Diospyros mespiliformis, RNS.
Region : West Africa
Country : Benin
Vernacular name : nyglou (Adja), woroubou, doundam, beatoko (Bariba), houhomou, namouribou, ouamotinu (Berba), dankorsou, moufa (Dindi), tehochoro (Dompargo), nyiglwé, ayandjédé (Fon, Goun), batoko (Peuhl), wargou, waloho, yorohou (Yom), anyandjélé (Yoruba)
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(008), H(020), H(026), H(027), H(033), H(068), H(098), H(099), H(112), H(122), H(126), H(157)
Recipes : H(008), stem with leaves of Annona senegalensis of Desmodium velutinum of Dialium guineense, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(020), barks stem, branch, trunk of Annona senegalensis of Securidaca longipedunculata of Trichilia roka, ripe fruit of Xylopia aethiopica, pulp, local application
H(020), leaves of Annona senegalensis of Securidaca longipedunculata of Trichilia roka, decoction (H2O) , bath
H(020), barks stem, branch, trunk of of Lantana rhodesiensis, bark of the undergroud part of Annona senegalensis of Securidaca longipedunculata, to dry, to pound, local application, VO.
H(020), roots of Annona senegalensis of Dichrostachys glomerata of Acacia dudgeoni of Diospyros mespiliformis, to carbonize, powder, to dilute in du butter of karite, local application
H(020, 2), bark of the undergroud part of Annona senegalensis of Securidaca longipedunculata, to dry, to pound, local application, VO.
H(020), roots of Securidaca longipedunculata of Annona senegalensis, maceration, VO.
H(026), bark of the undergroud part of Annona, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(027), barks of the underground part of Annona., to dry au soleil, to pound, to dilute, VO. + sauce
H(033) woman, barks of the underground part of Carissa edulis of Hexalobus monopetalus of Annona senegalensis of Fagara zanthoxyloides, whole plant of Cymbopogon schoenanthus… subsp. proximus, ripe fruit of Neorautanenia pseudopachyrhiza, seeds of Aframomum melegueta of Pennisetum americanum of Cucurbita maxima, ripe fruit of Piper nigrum, powder, maceration, VO.
H(033) woman, barks of the underground part + leaves of Uvaria chamae, barks of the underground part of Securidaca longipedunculata of Annona senegalensis of Hexalobus monopetalus of Carissa edulis, to pound, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(068), barks of the underground part of Annona senegalensis of Combretum sericeum, barks stem, branch, trunk of Vitex doniana, ripe fruit of Xylopia aethiopica, to dry, powder, to dilute, VO. + sauce
H(068) child, barks of the underground part of Annona senegalensis of Combretum sericeum, barks stem, branch, trunk of Vitex doniana, ripe fruit of Xylopia aethiopica, to dry, powder, to dilute, VO. + sauce + powder du decoction
H(068) ascaris, roots of Guiera senegalensis of Annona senegalensis, to masticate
H(091) asthénie, pulp roots of Annona., onction
H(099) epilepsy, aerian part of Ocimum basilicum, stem with leaves of Ocimum gratissimum of Annona senegalensis, leaves of Musa sapientum, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(122), maceration of leaves of Annona, VO.
H(126), roots of Annona senegalensis of Indigofera oubangiensis of Parkia biglobosa, stem with leaves of Crotalaria mucronata, maceration, bath
H(139), maceration of young leaves of Annona, VO.
H(157) child, leaves of Entada africana of Parkia biglobosa of Annona senegalensis, decoction (H2O) , to wash
H(170), barks of the underground part of Securidaca longipedunculata of Annona senegalensis of Carissa edulis of Combretum ghasalense of Tamarindus indica, leaves of Gardenia erubescens, to dry, powder, to dilute, VO.
H(098) disturbed sleep, decoction (H2O) of leaves of Annona ., VO.
Region : West Africa
Country : Togo
Vernacular name : wogl, wohl, salow, lowôl, baglanwoaluk (Moba), tchutchudi, tchutchudè (Tem), , dipussa (Akassélem), dzogbenyiklé, (Ewé), obde, obd (Nawdem), koklomenimi (Mina)
Reference HB 04
Author(s) : Bouquet, A. & M. Debray
Title : Plantes médicinales de la Côte d'Ivoire. Travaux et Documents de l'O.R.S.T.O.M., Paris, n° 32, 232 p., (1974)
Symptoms : H(005), H(006), H(007), H(033), H(055), H(068), H(093), H(104), H(170), H(173)
Recipes : H(006) purgative, H(007) diuretic, H(055) by his quality, heal : H(005), H(033), H(068), H(093), H(104) belly, H(170), H(173), ONS of Annona senegalensis, RNS
Region : West Africa
Country : Ivory Coast
Vernacular name : amron (Baoule), sounsou (Malinke)
Reference HB 41
Author(s) : Bandeira, S. O. , F. Gaspar; F. P. Pagula
Title : Ethnobotany and Healthcare in Mozambique. Pharmaceutical Biology, Volume 39, Issue 1 Supplement 1, 70 – 73, (2001)
Symptoms : H(008), H(033), H(037), H(082), H(128x), H(139)
Recipes : H(008) diarrhoea, dysentery, cholera, H(033) sterility,H(037) cough, pneumonia, bronchitis, H(082) asthma, respiratory disease, H(128x) prostate, H(139) sexual incapacity, ONS of Ansellia africana , RNS.
Region : East Africa
Country : Mozambique
Vernacular name : not communicated by the authors
Reference HG 60
Author(s) : Göhre, Á., B. Toto-Nienguesse, M. Futuro, C. Neinhuis & T. Lautenschläge
Title : Plants from disturbed savannah vegetation and their usage by Bakongo tribes in Uíge, Northern Angola Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:42 (2016) DOI 10.1186/s13002-016-0116-9
Symptoms : H(027z), H(033), H(068), H(082), H(094), H(095), H(104), H(150), H(169)
Recipes : H(027z) menstrual disorder, roots of Annona senegalensis, decocton, VO.
H(033) fertility, infusion of leaves, roots, barks, VO.
H(068) worms, H(150) leg pain, roots, leaves, infusion, VO.
H(082) respiratory disease, Annona senegalensis with Aframomum alboviolaceum, ONS, RNS.
H(094) haemorrhoids, crushed root in rectum
H(104) abdominal pain, roots, leaves, decoction, VO. or enema
H(095) fresh fruit, VO.
H(169) hernia, roots decoction, VO., 2 cups daily
Region : West Africa
Country : northern Angola
Vernacular name : nlolo, nlolo kambulu, nlolopolo, nloloa pequena, mfuilu (Kikongo)
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(001), H(002), H(013), H(014), H(031), H(033), H(034), H(037), H(038), H(045), H(051), H(053), H(082), H(100), H(104), H(109), H(113)
Recipes : H(001),H(013) ulcer,H(014) dermatosis, H(038), H(051) paludism, H(053), H(082), H(113) rheumatism, leaves, roots of Annona senegalensis, RNS., VO.
H(008), barks stem, branch, trunk of Annona senegalensis, to macerate, VO.
H(031), H(104), H(109), roots, leaves of Uvaria chamae of Annona senegalensis, RNS.
H(033) femal + H(002), barks stem, branch, trunk of Annona senegalensis, powder, VO.
H(034, 2),H(037, 2) bronchia, barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, roots of Annona senegalensis, powder, maceration, VO.
H(037) bronchia, florid summit of Cymbopogon giganteus of Lippia adoensis, leaves of Ximenia americana of Combretum glutinosum of Guiera senegalensis, leaves and roots of Annona senegalensis, leaves of Ocimum basilicum, leaves, barks stem, branch, trunk of Ficus gnaphalocarpa, barks stem, branch, trunk of Parkia biglobosa of Acacia albida, decoction (H2O) , VO. + bath
H(037), stem with flowers of Cymbopogon giganteus of Lippia adoensis, leaves of Ximenia americana of Combretum glutinosum of Terminalia macroptera of Guiera senegalensis, leaves and roots of Annona senegalensis, leaves of Ocimum basilicum, leaves, barks stem, branch, trunk of Sida rhombifolia, barks stem, branch, trunk of Acacia albida, to dry, powder, decoction (H2O) , VO. + bath
H(045), leaves, roots of Annona senegalensis, RNS.
H(100) syph., roots of Annona. RNS.
H(100) syph., roots of Asparagus africanus of Ziziphus mauritiana of Piliostigma reticulatum of Entada africana of Balanites aegyptiaca of Annona senegalensis of Dalbergia melanoxylon, barks stem, branch, trunk of Acacia seyal, roots and barks stem, branch, trunk of Sclerocarya birrea, roots of Cocculus pendulus, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(113) rheumatism, ONS. Annona senegalensis of Uvaria chamae, RNS., VO. + local application
Region : West Africa
Country : Senegal
Vernacular name : not registered
Reference HK 12
Author(s) : Kerharo, J. & J.G. Adam
Title : Plantes médicinales et toxiques des Peuls et des Toucouleurs du Sénégal. Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 11, 384 - 444 , 543 - 599, (1964)
Symptoms : H(002), H(008), H(033), H(053), H(100)
Recipes : H(002), barks of Annona senegalensis, RNS.
H(008) diarrhoea, dysentery, barks maceration of the stem of Annona., VO.
H(033) sterility, stems with leaves, barks of Annona., RNS.
H(053) mumps, H(100) blennorrage, roots of Annona., RNS.
Region : West Africa
Country : Senegal
Vernacular name : dukumé, dukumi (Peul)
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(013), H(020), H(022), H(033), H(068), H(109)
Recipes : H(002) lactogenic, H(033) sterility, trunks barks of Annona senegalensis en powder
H(008) amoebian dysentery, H(100) syphilis, roots of Annona., RNS.
H(013) abscess, H(100) blennorrage, H(109) lumbago, H(179) nephritis, maceration of roots of Annona senegalensis
H(013) abscess, porridge of roots of Annona senegalensis, and massage to mature the abscess
H(020) fibers of roots as a tourniquet again the stings of scorpio
H(022) woman delivery , fibers of roots crushed of Annona., RNS.
H(068) onchocerciasis, roots decoction of Annona senegalensis of Securidaca longipedunculata of Vitex doniana, RNS.
Region : West Africa
Country : Mali
Vernacular name : daga, dagan, danga, mande sunsun (Bambara), dahen, maninka sunsun (Malinke), mugumon (Minyanka), namurungo, namulgho (Senoufo), likiri (Bobo-fing), kunu (Dogon), dukumu (Dogon)
Reference HM 55
Author(s) : Mahwasane S. T., L. Middleton, N. Boaduo
Title : An ethnobotanical survey of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plants used by the traditional healers of the Lwamondo area, Limpopo province, South Africa South African Journal of Botany 88, 69–75 (2013) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0254629913002615
Symptoms : H(005), H(022), H(027z), H(033), H(051), H(139)
Recipes : H(005) oedema, H(027z) pains during pregnancy, H(033) infertility, H(051) fever, H(104) stomach problems, H(139) improved sexual performance, roots of Annona senegalensis are boiled and the mixture drank
H(005) oedema,H(022) easy labour, H(104) stomach problems, bark is boiled
H(104) leaves are boiled and the mixture is used to make a soft porridge for alleviating stomach problems in babies.(9 citations)
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (Limpopo province, Lwamondo area)
Vernacular name : muembe (tshiVenda)
Reference HM 62
Author(s) : Makumbelo E. , L. Lukoki, J.J.s.j Paulus & N. Luyindula
Title : Stratégie de valorisation des espèces ressources des produits non ligneux de la savane des environs de Kinshasa: II. Enquête ethnobotanique (aspects médicinaux) TROPICULTURA, 26, 3, 129-134 (2008)
Symptoms : H(033), H(091), H(094)
Recipes : H(091, 2) cut down of blood, roots , leaves, decoction, local application
H(094, 6) hemorrhoids, H(033) sexual weakness, roots, decoction, VO.
H(103, 10) dental caries, roots, decoction, bucal
Region : West Africa
Country : Congo (Democratic republic) (Kinshasa)
Vernacular name : kukudendon (Lingala)
Reference HN 15
Author(s) : Natabou Dégbé, F.
Title : Contribution à l'étude de la médecine et de la Pharmacopée traditionnelles au Bénin: Tentatives d'intégration dans le système de santé officiel. Thèse pour l'obtention du diplôme de Docteur en Pharmacie de l'Université Cheikh Anta Diop (Diplôme d'état), 138 p., Juillet 1991
Symptoms : H(002), H(006), H(007), H(008), H(033), H(037), H(045), H(051), H(099), H(082)
Recipes : H(002), H(033) femal, barks powder of Annona seneitchnsis, RNS.
H(006) laxative, aerian part of Annona., decoction (H2O), VO?
H(007) diuretic,H(037) cough, H(045) cicatrizing, H(051), H(099) + H(082) sedative respiratory desease, leaves and roots of Annona., RNS.
H(008) diarrhoea, dysentery, barks, stems or branches with leaves of Annona. , maceration (H2O), VO?
Region : West Africa
Country : Benin
Vernacular name : gbémingniglou, zogbégniglou (Adja), gnigoulé (Fon), amouro(Nagot), kariti, kioiiti (Bariba), gouhanda, gonda naroura, gouandar dadji (Haoussa), n'doukouho (Peuhl) – gnakékélé (Goun),pomme cannelle du Sénégal, annone (French)
Anonidium mannii (Oliv.) Engl. & Diels : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Anonidium mannii (Oliv.) Engl. & Diels
Family : Annonaceae
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(006), H(022), H(033), H(068), H(094), H(103), H(155)
Recipes : H(006) + H(094), decoction (H2O) stems bark, enema
H(022), decoction (H2O) stems bark, VO.
H(033), decoction (H2O) stems bark VO., + Copaifera mildbraediiH(068), sap, V.O., toxic
H(103), pulp fruit, local application
H(155), roasted seeds, powder, VO.
Region : Central Africa
Country : Central African Republic
Vernacular name : mobéli (Gbaya), mobéi (Pygmée)
Reference HB 30a
Author(s) : Betti, J. L.
Title : Medicinal plants sold in Yaoundé markets, Cameroon. African Study Monographs, 23 (2) : 47-64, June 2002
Symptoms : H(014), H(033), H(109), H(139)
Recipes : H(014) scabies, roots of Anonidium mannii, RNS.
H(033, 2) femal infertillity, H(109) lumbago, H(139, 2) male sexual impotence, stem-bark, RNS.
Region : Central Africa
Country : Cameroon (Yaounde markets)
Vernacular name : not communicated by the author
Anthocleista djalonensis A.Chev. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Anthocleista djalonensis A.Chev.
Family : Gentianaceae
Reference HT 37
Author(s) : Tchacondo, T., S. D. Karou, K. Batawila, A. Agban, K. Ouro-Bang’na, K. T. Anani, M.Gbeassor, C. de Souza
Title : Herbal remedies and their adverse effects in Tem tribe traditional medicine in Togo. African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 8(1):pp.45-60 (2011) http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc11008
Symptoms : H(033), H(094), H(139)
Recipes : H(033) female infertility, H(139) female sexual disorders, roots powder of Anthocleista djalonensis, VO., (could cause adverse effects as; diarrhoea,vomiting, abdominal pain)
H(033) female infertility, H(139) female sexual disorders, stem barks decoction of Anthocleista djalonensis, VO., (could cause adverse effects as; sleepiness, general weakness, palpitations)
H(033) female infertility, H(139) female sexual disorders, decoction of stems of Anthocleista djalonensis of Millettia thonningii, VO., (could cause adverse effects as; insomnia, general weakness)
H(033) female infertility, H(139) female sexual disorders, decoction of stem barks of Khaya senegalensis of Anthocleista djalonensis , VO. (could cause adverse effects as; nausea, vomiting diarrhoea,, abdominal pains)
H(094) haemorrhoids, roots decoction of Khaya senegalensis of Anthocleista djalonensis of Pseudocedrela kotschyi of Pericopsis laxiflora, VO. (could cause adverse effects as; polyuria, hunger)
H(094) haemorrhoids, roots decoction of Khaya senegalensis of Anthocleista djalonensis of Pseudocedrela kotschyi of Pericopsis laxiflora, VO.(could cause adverse effects as; polyuria, hunger)
H(094) haemorrhoids, stem bark decoction of Khaya senegalensis of Anthocleista djalonensis of Vitellaria paradoxa of Parkia biglobosa , VO. (could cause adverse effects as; diarrhoea, abdominal pain, hunger)
H(094) haemorrhoids, stem bark decoction of Khaya senegalensis, roots of Nauclea latifolia of Anthocleista djalonensis of Lophira lanceolata of Pseudocedrela kotschyi, VO. (could cause adverse effects as; polyuria, diarrhoea, general weakness , allergies, sexual disorders, abdominal pains, sweating)
Region : West Africa
Country : Togo
Vernacular name : assoubobissaou (Tem)
Anthocleista vogelii Planch. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Anthocleista vogelii Planch.
Family : Gentianaceae
Reference HB 55
Author(s) : Bourobou-Bourobou, H-P, P. Kialo, G-M Moussavou , H. Ebie Ebie Beka , J. Niangui , J.Tangu Kwenzi-Mikala, , Dr Samuel Mbadinga
Title : Pharmacopée et médecine traditionnelle chez les Pygmées du Gabon Barimba et Baghama (Nyanga), Babongo (Ngounié, Ogooué Lolo et Haut Ogooué) et les Bakoya (Ogooué Ivindo) UNESCO Publication (2008) http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001868/186858fo.pdf
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) stérilité féminine due aux vers, hemorrhoids, intestinal wormsbarks decoction of Anthocleista vogelii, VO.
(Receipts: Baghama, in the zone of collect: Loubomo (Mayumba))
Region : West Africa
Country : Gabon
Vernacular name : muvughudiang / mivughudiang ou ifundzale
Reference HK 59
Author(s) : Kwenzi-Mikala. J. (Prof.) & S. Mbadinga (Dr.)
Title : Pharmacopée et médecine traditionnelles chez les Pygmées du Gabon Barimba et Baghama (Nyanga), Babongo (Ngounié, Ogooué Lolo et Haut Ogooué ) et les Bakoya (Ogooué Ivindo) Programme : Société-Nature chez les Pygmées du Gabon. (UNESCO publication) http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001868/186858fo.pdf
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) stérilité féminine par les vers, hemorrhoids, decoction of barks of Anthocleista vogelii, VO. (recettte Baghama)
Region : West Africa
Country : Gabon
Vernacular name : muvughudiang / mivughudiang ou ifundzale
Anthospermum rigidum Puff subsp. pumilum : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Anthospermum rigidum Puff subsp. pumilum
Family : Rubiaceae
Reference HS 45
Author(s) : Seleteng Kose, L. , A. Moteetee, S. Van Vuuren
Title : Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the Maseru district of Lesotho Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 170, 184–200, (2015)
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) infertility,; roots of Anthospermum rigidum, RNS.
Region : South Africa
Country : Lesotho ( Maseru district)
Vernacular name : phakisan (Sesotho)
Antidesma venosum E.Mey. ex Tul. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Antidesma venosum E.Mey. ex Tul.
Family : Euphorbiaceae
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(026), H(033), H(101)
Recipes : H(026) dysmenorrhoea, roots decoction of Antidesma venosum, VO. 3 X / day
H(033) sterility, macération de racines de Antidesma venosum de Combretum paniculatum + Grewia microthyrsa in a light porridge, VO. 1X
H(033) sterility, roots macération of Antidesma venosum of Artabotrys brachypetalus of Zantedeschia aethiopica of Dichrostachys cinera, VO. 2 X /day during 1 week
H(101) menorragie, roots infusion of Antidesma venosum, VO. +to wash the vulva
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (Venda country)
Vernacular name : mukwalakwali, mupulakhwali (Luvenda)
Arachis hypogaea L. : 3 reference(s)
Official name : Arachis hypogaea L.
Family : Fabaceae
Reference HD 15
Author(s) : Diafouka, A. J. P.
Title : Analyse des usages des plantes médicinales dans 4 régions de Congo-Brazzaville. Thèse de doctorat, Université libre de Bruxelles, Faculté des Sciences, Laboratoire de Botanique Systématique et de Phytosociologie, 431 p., (1997)
Symptoms : H(002), H(008), H(033), H(075), H(082)
Recipes : H(002), tuberous barks of Manihot esculenta, seeds of Arachis hypogea, VO.
H(008) dysentery, seeds of Cola nitida of Arachis hypogea, to pound, VO., 1 soup spoon, 2 X / day during 5 days
H(033) male, tuberous barks of Manihot esculenta, seeds of Arachis hypogea, to pound, to dilute in 650 ml. drink Tonic quinine + 150 ml. of non-sugared milk, VO. 200 ml., 1 X / day
H(075) loss of appetite, fresh seeds of Arachis., VO.
H(082), scraped roots of Crossopteryx febrifuga, + seeds of Arachis hypogea, decoction (H2O), to filter, VO., 1 coffee spoon, 6 X / day
Region : Central Africa
Country : Congo-Brazzaville
Vernacular name : not registered
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(001), H(033)
Recipes : H(001), cataract, eyes desease, leaves of Arachis hypogea, infusion, drops in eyes
H(033) femal, leaves of Arachis., infusion, VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Zimbabwe
Vernacular name : not registered
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(033), H(037), H(058), H(124), H(139), H(187), H(201)
Recipes : H(033) female infertility, difficulty in conceiving (Kisita), pound together the mixing of stems of Costus phyllocephalus, Arachis hypogaea and of roots of Sarcocephalus pobeguinii. decoction dans un poquet en terre cuite.To filter and drink with one egg, 1 table spoon filtrate 3 times per day.
H(037) cough, decoction of the following plants : Cymbopogon densiflorus, Ficus thonningii (leaves) and peanuts waste (Arachis hypogaea) to filter and drink ¼ verre, 3 times per day.
H(058) reduction of big breasts volume, pound and boil with dry plant of Lippia multiflora, les herbes below : Arachis hypogea with red seeds (seeds), green fruit of Psidium guajava, waste of ripe fruit of Aframomum alboviolaceum and the ripe fruit of Strychnos cocculoides.To filter and drink ½ glass filtrate, 2 times per day.
H(124) pouring of blood from the nose and the mouth followed of sudden death (nkosi kibota), pound together the following plants : Dichaetanthera africana, Ottelia ulvifolia, young shoots of Pennisetum purpureum, Manotes expansa, leaves of Cajanus cajan, red seeds of peanuts (Arachis hypogaea), leaves or stems of Costus phyllocephalus, Renealmia africana and barks of Croton mubango. macerate the mixture pounded in H2O, press, filter and add of the red powder of Pterocarpus angolensis. Drink 1 table spoon, 3 times per day.
H(139) sexual weakness ; non-erection of the penis (mbadi), eat roots of Mondia whitei with peanuts (Arachis hypogaea), the kernel of palm nuts or of Cola acuminata (seeds), 2 times per day.
H(187) continuous crying baby for lack of lark making the child incapable of sucking (ngandaka), pound together red seeds of peanuts (Arachis hypogaea ), with seeds of Garcinia kola and of the red powder of Pterocarpus angolensis. rub the scalp or the whole head, 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 : nguba (Kikongo)
Artabotrys brachypetalus Benth. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Artabotrys brachypetalus Benth.
Family : Annonaceae
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)
Recipes : H(033) infertility, roots of Artabotrys brachypetalus, RNS. (rregistered from reference HS 32 (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108))
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa
Vernacular name : mudzidzi (Vhavenda)
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(020), H(033), H(068), H(092), H(100), H(104)
Recipes : H(068) intestinal worms, roots of Artabotrys brachypetalus macerated in H2O, VO.
H(104) stomachache, roots macerated in H2O, VO.
H(092) poisoning by food or H(020) snake bites, roots macerated in H2O, VO.
H(033) female infertility, roots macerated in H2O, VO.)
H(104) stomachache due to H(104) stomachache of the mother during pregnancy, mush of roots, as food
H(091) general weakness, roots macerated in H2O, VO.
H(100) venereal diseases, roots macerated in H2O, VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Mozambique (Muda)
Vernacular name : gobso, mudamphire, gofui, mucosho (Chindau)
Artemisia vulgaris L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Artemisia vulgaris L.
Family : Asteraceae
Reference HL 13
Author(s) : Lavergne, R. & R. Véra
Title : Etude ethnobotanique des plantes utilisées dans la pharmacopée traditionnelle à la Réunion. Médecine traditionnelle et pharmacopée. Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 236 p., (1989)
Symptoms : H(033), H(091), H(113), H(151)
Recipes : H(033) femal sterility, infusion Artemisia vulgaris,makes rules easier
H(151) hypotensive, H(091) fights fatigue and weakness
H(091) infusion in wine
H(113) rheumatism, arthrosis, H(091) fatigue, bath
Region : Reunion
Country : Reunion
Vernacular name : armoise, herbe chinois, Marie-Thérèse
Asclepias fruticosa L. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Asclepias fruticosa L.
Family : Apocynaceae
Reference HM 58
Author(s) : Mabogo, D.E.N.
Title : The ethnobotany of the Vhavenda. MSc Thesis, University of Pretoria. (1990) appendix from the Thesis
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) infertility, stomach troubles, roots of Asclepias fruticosa, RNS.
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (Venda country)
Vernacular name : mutshulwa (Venda)
Reference VM 37
Author(s) : Mabogo, D.E.N.
Title : The ethnobotany of the Vhavenda. MSc Thesis, University of Pretoria. (1990) appendix from the Thesis
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) infertility, roots of Asclepias fruticosa, RNS. (rregistered from reference HS 32 (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108))
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa
Vernacular name : mutshulwa (Vhavenda), milkweed (English)
Asparagus africanus Lam. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Asparagus africanus Lam.
Family : Asparagaceae
Reference HL 24
Author(s) : Lulekal, E., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa, P. Van Damme
Title : Ethnomedicinal study of plants used for human ailments in Ankober District, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:63 ( 2013) http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/63 + Additional fil
Symptoms : H(012), H(013), H(014), H(033), H(099), H(100)
Recipes : H(012) bone fracture, fresh stem, grind, paste the crushed part and tie
H(013) chancroid, fresh roots, boil and drink the decoction when cool
H(014) skin lesion, fresh roots, grind and paint the powder or crushed part
H(014) scabies,H(014) atopic eczema, fresh roots, grind and paint the powder or crushed part
H(033) impotence, H(100) gonorrhoea, fresh or dried roots of Asparagus africanus, boil and drink the decoction when cool
H(099) epilepsy, fresh or dried roots, leaves, stem bark, crush, heat/ burn or boil the part and inhale its smoke or steam
Region : East Africa
Country : North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Vernacular name : yeset kest (Amharic)
Asparagus falcatus L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Asparagus falcatus L.
Family : Asparagaceae
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(033)
Recipes : H(033) female infertility, leaves of Asparagus falcatus, direct application
Region : East Africa
Country : Mozambique (Muda)
Vernacular name : munhamazwina (Chindau)
Asparagus microraphis Baker : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Asparagus microraphis Baker
Family : Asparagaceae
Reference HT 48
Author(s) : Thornton-Barnett, S.R
Title : Ancestral pharmacopoeias: a paleoethnobotanical assessment of plant use in the western free state, South Africa Thesis submitted to the Graduate Council of Texas State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts with a Major in Anthropology, December 2013
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) for the female,enhancement of fertility, grounder roots of Asparagus microraphis, VO.
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (region of Phutaditjhaba)
Vernacular name : leraratau (Basotho)
Asparagus officinalis L : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Asparagus officinalis L
Family : Asparagaceae
Reference S1 Nord
Author(s) : Sarri, M., N. Hendel, A. Boudjelal and D. Sarri
Title : Inventory of medicinal plants used for traditional treatment of eczema in the region of Hodna (M'Sila-Algeria) GJRMI, Volume 1, Issue4, 97 - 100 ( 2012) http://www.gjrmi.com/Upload/Issue4/Madani%20Sari%20et%20al.%20GJRMI%201%284%29%2097-100.pdf
Symptoms : H(026), H(033)
Recipes : H(026) painful periods, H(033) female infertility, rhizome decoction of Agropyrum repens and of Asparagus officinalis (asperge)
Region : North Africa
Country : Marocco, Kenitra town
Vernacular name : asperge (French), seckoum (Arabic)
Reference S3 Nord
Author(s) : Salhi, S.,M. Fadli, L. Zidane & A. Douira
Title : Etudes floristique et ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales de la ville de Kénitra (Maroc) Lazaroa 31: 133-146 (2010).
Symptoms : H(026), H(033)
Recipes : H(026) painful periods, infusion of rhizomesAsparagus officinalis
H(033) female infertility, decoction (30') from 3 to 4 rhizomes of Asparagus officinalis and Agropyrum repens in 1 l. H2O, 1 cup / day, morning
Region : North Africa
Country : Moroco (Kenitra town)
Vernacular name : seckoum
Aspilia africana (Pers.) C.A. Adams : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Aspilia africana (Pers.) C.A. Adams
Family : Asteraceae
Synonyms : Aspilia latifolia Oliv. & Hiern
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, ONS., RNS.
Region : Central Africa
Country : Cameroon (Baham region)
Vernacular name : sia msou (Ghomala’a)
Auricularia auricular-judae (Bull.) Quél. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Auricularia auricular-judae (Bull.) Quél.
Family : Auriculariaceae
Reference HO 24
Author(s) : Okigbo R. N. , C. M. Nwatu
Title : Ethnostudy and Usage of Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms in Some Parts of Anambra State, Nigeria Natural Resources, 6, 79-89, (2015) http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/nr.2015.61008
Symptoms : H(033), H(091)
Recipes : H(033) infertility in both men and women, H(091) anaemia and weakness of the body, Auricularia auricular-judae cook with soup, Eat and drink the soup
Region : West Africa
Country : Anambra State, Nigeria
Vernacular name : ero ntioke
Azadirachta indica A. Juss. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Azadirachta indica A. Juss.
Family : Meliaceae
Synonyms : Melia azadirachta L.
Reference HA 10
Author(s) : Adjanohoun, E., L. Ake Assi
Title : Contribution au recensement des plantes médicinales de Côte d'Ivoire. Centre Nat. Florist. Univ. Abidjan, 358 p., (1979)
Symptoms : H(033), H(051), H(126)
Recipes : H(033), H(051) paludism, H(126), leaves of Azadirachta indica, decoction (H2O) , VO. + steam bath
Region : West Africa
Country : Ivory Coast
Vernacular name : not registered
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile
Family : Zygophyllaceae
Synonyms : Balanites gillettii Cufod.
Reference HA 06
Author(s) : Adjanohoun, E., M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi , L. Dan Dicko, H. Daouda, M. Delmas, S. de Souza, M. Garba, S. Guinko, A. Kayonga, D. N'Glo, J.-L. Reynal, M. Saadou
Title : Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques et floristiques au Niger. Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 250 p., (1980) From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms : H(004), H(006), H(033), H(038), H(068), H(094), H(101), H(104)
Recipes : H(004), pulpe of leaves chewed of Balanites, local application
H(004) almond of Balanites., to roast, powder, local application
H(006), seeds of Balanites, to pound, VO.
H(033) femal, leaves of Ricinus communis of Balanites aegyptiaca, powder, to dilute, VO.
H(038) urethra, roots of Balanites., maceration, VO.
H(068) intestinal parasitism, unripe fruit, powder, to dilute, VO. + porridge of mil
H(094), barks stems , twigs, trunk of Ziziphus mauritiana, Balanites aegyptiaca, Piliostigma reticulata, infusion, VO.
H(094), roots of Balanites aegyptiaca, barks stems , twigs, trunk of Piliostigma reticulata, infusion, VO.
H(101), juice leaves of Balanites, VO.
H(104), ripe fruit of Balanites, maceration, VO.
Region : West Africa
Country : Niger
Vernacular name : adua (Hausa), garbey (Zarma), tanni (Peuhl), aboragh (Tamacheck), biito (Beriberi)
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(006), H(020), H(033), H(038), H(041), H(051), H(051x), H(068), H(091), H(099), H(100), H(104), H(113), H(126), H(128), H(173), H(201)
Recipes : H(006) purgative, H(104), roots of Balanites., maceration, VO.
H(020), barks of the underground part of Securidaca longipedunculata of Balanites aegyptiaca of Sclerocarya birrea of Parinari macrophylla, to dry, powder, to dilute, VO., friction
H(020), roots of Securidaca longipedunculata, ONS. of Balanites aegyptiaca of Sclerocarya birrea of Momordica charantia of Cnestis ironruginea of Acacia macrostachya, pulp, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(033) femal, barks stem, branch, trunk of Balanites aegyptiaca, maceration, VO.
H(038), roots of Entada africana, ONS. of Balanites aegyptiaca of Piliostigma reticulatum of Ziziphus mucronata, RNS., VO.
H(038), H(128), ONS. of Piliostigma reticulatum of Entada africana of Balanites aegyptiaca of Ziziphus mucronata, RNS., VO.
H(041) charbon, leaves of Balanites., local application
H(051x), H(100) syph., H(126), barks stem, branch, trunk of Balanites aegyptiaca, ONS. of Maytenus senegalensis of Bauhinia rufescens of Cocculus pendulus of Entada africana of Sclerocarya birrea, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(051), roots of Balanites., powder, to dilute in saliva, local application
H(068) vermifuge, barks stem, branch, trunk of Balanites aegyptiaca of Cordyla pinnata, roots of Leptadenia hastata, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(091) asthenia, leaves of Balanites. , to dry, powder, to dilute, VO.
H(091) asthenia, leaves of Guiera senegalensis of Ceiba pentandra of Rogeria adenophylla of Indigoirona arrecta of Balanites aegyptiaca, stem with leaves of Opilia celtidifolia, to dry, powder, to dilute (H2O), VO.
H(099) epilepsy, H(201) psychosis, ONS of Combretum glutinosum of Balanites aegyptiaca deTamarindus indica, RNS.
H(100) syph., roots of Asparagus africanus of Ziziphus mauritiana of Piliostigma reticulatum of Entada africana of Balanites aegyptiaca of Annona senegalensis of Dalbergia melanoxylon, barks stem, branch, trunk of Acacia seyal, roots ofand barks stem, branch, trunk of Sclerocarya birrea, roots of Cocculus pendulus, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(113), ripe fruit of Balanites, local application
H(173), stems without leaves of Balanites aegyptiaca, roots of Swartzia madagascariensis, roots of Trichilia roka of Capparis tomentosa of Maytenus senegalensis of Acacia albida of Strophanthus sarmentosus, maceration, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(201) psychosis, ONS. of Leptadenia hastata of Balanites aegyptiaca of Tamarindus indica, RNS.
H(201) psychosis, barks of the underground part of Balanites aegyptiaca of Khaya senegalensis of Gossypium sp, to dry, to pound, to roast, fumigation
Region : West Africa
Country : Senegal
Vernacular name : not registered
Barleria eranthemoides R. Br. ex C.B. Clarke : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Barleria eranthemoides R. Br. ex C.B. Clarke
Family : Acanthaceae
Reference HB 53
Author(s) : Belayneh, A. Asfaw, S. Demissew, N. F. Bussa
Title : Medicinal plants potential and use by pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Erer Valley of Babile Wereda, Eastern Ethiopia Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:42 ( 2012) http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/42
Symptoms : H(033), H(212)
Recipes : H(033) infertility of women, H(212) Rh factor disease, roots of Barleria eranthemoides smoke bath
Region : East Africa
Country : Eastern Ethiopia) (Erer Valley of Babile Wereda)
Vernacular name : kumutu gala (Oromo), goda-adosha (Somali)
Barleria randii S. Moore : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Barleria randii S. Moore
Family : Acanthaceae
Reference HW 50
Author(s) : Van Wyk, B.-E., Gericke, N.
Title : Peoples Plants : A Guide to Useful Plants of Southern Africa. Brizza Publication. Pretoria (2000)
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. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Bauhinia galpinii N. E. Br.
Family : Fabaceae
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)
Recipes : H(033) infertility, roots 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)
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(008), H(033), H(104)
Recipes : H(033) infertility, roots of Bauhinia galpinii of Ehretia rigida of Combretum paniculatum, RNS
H(104) stomach diseases, spasm, H(008) diarrhoea, roots of Bauhinia galpinii, RNS.
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (Venda country)
Vernacular name : mutswiriri (Venda)
Bauhinia petersiana Bolle : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Bauhinia petersiana Bolle
Family : Fabaceae
Reference HW 50
Author(s) : Van Wyk, B.-E., Gericke, N.
Title : Peoples Plants : A Guide to Useful Plants of Southern Africa. Brizza Publication. Pretoria (2000)
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
Berchemia discolor (Klotzsch) Hemsl. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Berchemia discolor (Klotzsch) Hemsl.
Family : Rhamnaceae
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)
Recipes : H(033) infertility, roots of Capparis tomentosa of Artabotrys brachypetalus of Cassytha filiformis of Sphedamnocarpus pruriens of Osyris lanceolata bark of Berchemia discolor, RNS.
H(101) menorrhagia, root and stem bark of Maerua caffra of Tabernaemontana elegans ; roots of Capparis tomentosa of Combretum paniculatum of Osyris lanceolata, fruit Berchemia discolor, RNS.
H(033) infertility, roots of Sphedamnocarpus pruriens of Artabotrys brachypetalus of Capparis tomentosa of Maerua caffra of Cassytha filiformis of Osyris lanceolata, bark of Berchemia discolor, RNS.
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (Venda country)
Vernacular name : munie (Venda)
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) infertility, H(101) menorrhagia, roots of Berchemia discolor, RNS. (rregistered from reference HS 32 (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108))
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa
Vernacular name : munyee (Vhavenda), wild almond (English)
Bersama lucens (Hochst.) Szyszyl. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Bersama lucens (Hochst.) Szyszyl.
Family : Melianthaceae
Reference HB 40
Author(s) : Bryant, A.T.
Title : Zulu medicine and medicine-men. C. Struik, ,1966. CapeTown (originally published in 1909 in the Ann. Natal Mus.). : from references HG 50, HB 50, HC 26, HL 22
Symptoms : H(026), H(033)
Recipes : H(026) dysmenorrhoea, H(033) infertility, bark of Bersama lucens, RNS. (rregistered from reference HS 32 (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108))
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa
Vernacular name : undiyaza (Zulu), glossy bersama (English)
Bidens pilosa L. : 3 reference(s)
Official name : Bidens pilosa L.
Family : Asteraceae
Reference HD 27
Author(s) : Dold, A.P. & M.L. Cocks
Title : The medicinal use of some weeds, problem and alien plants in the Grahamstown and Peddie districts of the Eastern Cape, South Africa South African Journal of Science 96 , 467– 473. (2000)
Symptoms : H(033), H(201)
Recipes : H(033) infertility and barrenness in woman, decoction of cleaned roots of Bidens pilosa, VO half a cup in the morning and the evening
H(201) jealousy or animosity, leaves are soaked in a bath overnight
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (Grahamstowm & Peddie districts)
Vernacular name : isanama, umhalbangubo
Reference HM 58
Author(s) : Mabogo, D.E.N.
Title : The ethnobotany of the Vhavenda. MSc Thesis, University of Pretoria. (1990) appendix from the Thesis
Symptoms : H(033), H(095), H(101)
Recipes : H(033) infertility, H(095) vegetable, H(101) menorrhagia, leaves of Bidens pilosa, RNS.
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (Venda country)
Vernacular name : mushidzhi (Venda)
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 : HH(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 : kin gne (Ghomala’a)
Biophytum petersianum Klotzch : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Biophytum petersianum Klotzch
Family : Oxalidaceae
Reference HA 02
Author(s) : Adjanohoun, E, M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi, K. Dramane, J. A. Elewude, S. O. Fadoju, Z.O. Gbile, E. Goudote, C.L. A. Johnson, A. Keita, O. Morakinyo, J. A. O. Ojewole, A. O. Olatunjia, E. A. Sofowora
Title : Contribution to ethnobotanical and floristic studies in Western Nigeria. CSTR-OUA, 420 p., (1991) From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms : H(033), H(094)
Recipes : H(033) femal, rape carbonized fruit of Aframomum melegueta, carbonized leaves of Biophytum petersianum, seeds carbonisées of Vigna sinensis, porridge, VO.
H(033) femal, leaves powder of Biophytum petersianum of Dyschoriste perrottetii of Desmodium velutinum, seeds in powder, to dilute, VO.
H(094), whole plant of Biophytum petersianum, oil of Vitex doniana of Butyrospermum paradoxum, to pound, local application, VO. decoction (H2O)
Region : West Africa
Country : Nigeria
Vernacular name : not registered
Boerhavia diffusa L. : 3 reference(s)
Official name : Boerhavia diffusa L.
Family : Nyctaginaceae
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(001), H(014), H(018), H(022), H(027), H(033), H(037), H(038), H(051), H(076), H(082), H(094), H(099), H(104), H(129), H(157), H(158), H(171)
Recipes : H(001) cataracte, powder of roots of cauris, to dilute (H2O), drops in eyes
H(014) panaris, leaves of Byrsocarpus coooineus of Boerhavia diffusa of Ocimum canum of Xylopia aethiopica, RNS.
H(018), leaves of Boerhavia diffusa, RNS.
H(022) dystocia, leaves, to grind (H2O), to filter, VO. + kaolin + massage
H(022) dystocia, dryed roots, to chew
H(022) dystocia, pulp of bark twig, branche, trunk, in rectum
H(027) menace d'avortemenrt, leaves grinded (H2O), to filter, VO. + to wash + kaolin
H(033), bark twig, branche, trunk of Butyrospermum paradoxum, roots of Boerhavia diffusa of Cissampelos mucronata, rape fruit of Musa sapientum, powder, to dilute (H2O) + decoction ONS. of Uvaria chamae, VO.
H(037) cough, leaves of Boerhavia diffusa, rape fruit Aframomum melegueta, rhizome of Zingiber officinale, RNS.
H(028t) leucorrhoea, leaves, grinded (H2O), to dilute in lemon juice, VO.
H(038) prostate, leaves, to grind (H2O), to dilute in lemon juice, VO.
H(038) prostate, aerian part of Boerhavia diffusa, amande of Garcinia kola, to pound, juice, to dilute (H2O), VO. + porridge
H(051), whole plant of Boerhavia diffusa of Cyperus articulatus, graines of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(076) stomatitis, H(104) ulcerous enteritis, H(129), aerian part, to carbonize, powder of Boerhavia diffusa of Portulaca olracea, to dilute in lemon juice, VO. + black soap
H(082) dyspnoea, leaves of Boerhavia diffusa of Commelina africana, RNS.
H(094), aerian part carbonized of Boerhavia diffusa of Portulaca olracea, to dilute in du lemon juice, VO. + black soap
H(099) épilepsie, whole plant, RNS.
H(104) colite aerian part cabonized, powder of Boerhavia diffusa of Portulaca olracea, to dilute in du lemon juice, VO.
H(157) bark of the underground part of Annona senegalensis, roots of Boerhavia diffusa, RNS.
H(157) leaves of Annona senegalensis of Boerhavia diffusa, RNS.
H(158), leaves of Cissampelos owariensis of Boerhavia diffusa, to grind (H2O), maceration (H2O), VO. + kaolin
H(171) sugared, whole plant of Boehavia diffusa, graines of Garcinia kola, RNS.
Region : West Africa
Country : Benin
Vernacular name : wassè (Adja), gangasikoussou, térédisi, térégasirou, txébissou (Bariba), gbagbada, gbadjéhwen, handoukpo, katchouanyi (Fon, Goun), ahozén ménklo (Gèn), hwassia (Sahouè), kpéto (Watchi)
Reference HA 05
Author(s) : Adjanohoun, E., M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi, J. Baniakina, P. Chibon, G. Cusset, V. Doulou, A. Enzanza, J. Eymé, E. Goudoté, A. Keita, C. Mbemba, J. Mollet, J.- M. Moutsamboté, J. Mpati, P. Sita
Title : Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques et floristiques en République populaire du Congo. Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 605 p., (1988) From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms : H(008), H(031), H(033), H(091), H(104), H(112)
Recipes : H(008) + H(104) gastritis, gastro-enteritis, dyspepsia, pounded leaves, to dilute in palm oil, VO. + lime
H(022) ocytocic, whole pounded plant, macerated, VO.
H(031), leaves sap, VO. + frictions
H(033) femal, tubercle, decoction, VO.
H(082) dyspnoea, barks twigs, branche, trunk, maceration, VO. (vomitive effect)
H(091) insufficient growth progres, leanness, leaves of Bidens pilosa of Boerhavia diffusa, to grind, juice, VO. + massage
H(112), leaves sap, in vagina
Region : West Africa
Country : Congo (Popular republic) (Brazzaville) (ex Brazaville Congo)
Vernacular name : etokopeli (Akwa), moukanga banouni (Doondo), kinkokanachi (Koongo), mbolo (Téké), kikonkouachi (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(008), H(022), H(033), H(037), H(093), H(094), H(113)
Recipes : H(008) diarrhoea , maceration of the root of Boerhavia diffusa VO. or enema
H(022) oxytocic, macerated leaves, enema, 2 doses (+/_ 1/4 liter) 2 times per week.
H(033) female infertility, expressed diluted juice from the pounded fresh root, enema
H(037) pneumonia, fresh leaves of Boerhavia diffusa of Synedrella nodiflora and of Bidens pilosa softened with palm oil , associated with hot ash, chest massage
H(093) antidote, macerated leaves, VO. 1 to 2 liters in a single dose
H(094) piles, powder of young leaves, anal application every 2 days.
H(113) rheumatism, pounded leaves soaked in palm oil, massage
Region : Central Africa
Country : Congo (Democratic republic) (Town of Mbandaka, City of Gemena, of Libenge, of Bosobolo, of Bumba, Gemena (Boketa, Bokunda))
Vernacular name : magbatu (Ngombe), gbangbuluti, ndemba, balagalan (Ngwaka), isasa ati (Kirega), losengo (Kiloyi), litshinzi (Mbanza), litambi na nzoku (Lingala)
Bombax chevalieri Pellegr. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Bombax chevalieri Pellegr.
Family : Bombacaceae
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(033), H(055), H(118), H(201)
Recipes : H(055) vomitive and H(118) angina, barks of Bombax chevalieri
H(033) stérilité , barks with des barks of ‚-sombo, ogaa and ge-vendo; prevention of abortion , decoction of barks
H(201) ritual use ritual baths to drive out the evil spirits.
Region : West Africa
Country : Gabon (Eviya habitat)
Vernacular name : (O-)koma, (Eviya language)
Bothriocline longipes (Oliv. & Hiern ) N.E.Br. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Bothriocline longipes (Oliv. & Hiern ) N.E.Br.
Family : Asteraceae
Synonyms : Erlangea spissa S. Moore
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(001), H(006), H(031), H(033), H(034), H(036), H(046), H(077), H(082), H(091), H(109), H(158), H(201)
Recipes : H(001), leaves of Acalypha psilostachya of Eriosema montanum of Erlangea cordifolia of Erlangea spissa of Guizotia scabra of Helichrysum schimperi of Impatiens briartii of Phyllanthus nummulariifolius of Rumex usambarensis of Sonchus oleraceus of Stellaria mannii of Thunbergia alata, expression, juice, drops in eyes
H(001), stems with leaves of Acalypha psilostachya of Eriosema montanum of Erlangea cordifolia of Erlangea spissa of Guizotia scabra of Helichrysum schimperi of Phyllanthus nummulariifolius of Rumex usambarensis of Sonchus oleraceus , ONS. of Impatiens briartii of Stellaria mannii of Thunbergia alata,, decoction (H20), enema
H(006), stems with leaves of Biophytum helenae, leaves of Crassocephalum vitellinum of Erlangea spissa, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(006), leaves of Erlangea., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(008) nw. born + H(077), (during nursing), leaves of Erlangea., decoction (H2O), enema
H(022), leaves of Erlangea., maceration (H2O), VO.
H(031), leaves of Chenopodium ugandae of Cissus rubiginosa of Clerodendrum myricoides of Drymaria cordata, of Erlangea spissa of Sesamum angolense, infusion (H2O), VO.
H(033) femal, leaves of Brillantaisia cicatricosa of Cyathula uncinulata of Erlangea spissa of Helichrysum schimperi, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(034), H(036), H(082) dyspnoea, (forte temperature), leaves of Erlangea spissa of Leonotis nepetifolia of Salvia nilotica of Rubia cordifolia … subsp. conotricha, stems with leaves of Geniosporum rotundifolium of Virectaria major, infusion (H2O), VO.
H(046) measles, chicken-pox, leaves of Erlangea., decoction (H2O), VO. + bath
H(046) measles, chicken-pox, leaves of Chenopodium ugandae of Crassocephalum sp. of Guizotia scabra of Erlangea spissa of Microglossa pyrifoplia of Piper umbellatum of Vernonia lasiopus of Virectaria major of Zehneria scabra, decoctiion (H2O), VO. + bath
H(091) pregnant woman, leaves of Acalypha psilostachya of Erlangea spissa of Sesamum angustifolium of Vernonia lasiopus of Zehneria scabra , stems with leaves of Sphaeranthus suaveolens, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(091) kwash., leaves of Discopodium penninervium of Elephantopus plurisetus of Eriosema montanum, of Erlangea spissa of Hibiscus fuscus of Justicia striata of Lantana trifolia of Senecio hadiensis of Vernonia karaguensis, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(091) kwash., leaves of Erlangea spissa of Rumex bequaertii of Strychnos spinosa of Virectaria major, to carbonize, VO.
H(091) kwash., leaves of Erlangea., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(109) lumbar, H(184), leaves of Erlangea., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(158), leaves of Bidens pilosa of Erlangea spissa, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(201) psychosis, again the bad spirits, leaves of Achyranthes aspera of Brillantaisia cicatricosa of Erlangea spissa of Justicia flava of Ludwigia abyssinica of Sphenostylis marginata… subsp. erecta, decoction (H2O), to sprinkle
H(201) psychosis, again the bad spirits, leaves of Erlangea., decoction (H2O), aspersion, steam bath
H(201) to seduce woman, leaves of Erlangea., juice. VO.
Region : Central Africa
Country : Burundi (Zaïre-Nil ridge region)
Vernacular name : umubebe (Kirundi)
Reference HB 28
Author(s) : Banderembako Fabien & Ntitangirageza Térence
Title : La médecine populaire au Burundi : quelques plantes médicinales.
Symptoms : H(006), H(007x), H(008), H(022), H(033), H(068), H(173)
Recipes : H(006) purgative, H(006) laxative, H(007x) carminative, H(008) diarrhoea, H(068) vermifuge, juice extracted from leaves, stems, roots preparation from the bark of Bothriocline longipes mixed or not, dosis adapted following the age, enema
H(022) parturition (made easier), juice from the bark of Acalypha villicaulis of Bothriocline longipes of Parinari curatellifolia of Triumfetta cordifolia of Zehneria scabra, infusion, VO.
H(033) promotes the reproduction, this sort preparation from the bark of plant is called "imisamisho" (promotes the reproduction), infusion, VO.
H(173) , ashes preparation from the bark of dried leaves of Harungana madagascariensis of Bothriocline longipes , mixed with butter, local applicotion on leprous wounds.
Region : Central Africa
Country : Burundi
Vernacular name : umubebe (Kirundi)
Bowiea volubilis Harv. ex Hook. f. : 3 reference(s)
Official name : Bowiea volubilis Harv. ex Hook. f.
Family : Hyacinthaceae
Reference HB 51
Author(s) : Batten, A. , H. Bokelmann
Title : Wild Flowers of the Eastern Cape Province. Books of Africa, Cape Town. (1966) (partially registered from HC 26, HS 36)
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) infertility, bulbs of Bowiea volubilis, RNS. (rregistered from reference HS 32 (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108))
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa
Vernacular name : ugibisisila (Zulu)
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(001), H(013), H(022), H(033), H(112), H(162y)
Recipes : H(001) sore eyes,H(013) various skin diseases, H(162y) bladder problems, H(033) barrenness,H(022) to facilitate delivery and to procure H(112) abortions. (Medicinal bulbs being sold at local markets (Umlazi and Durban).
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (province of Durban, Umlazi region)
Vernacular name : ugibisisila, iguleni (Zulu)
Reference HP 07
Author(s) : Pujol, J.
Title : The herbalist handbook: African flora, Medicinal plants, Natur Africa, Durban (1990) From references HP 07, HR 50, VM 18
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) infertility, bulbs of Bowiea volubilis, RNS. (rregistered from reference HS 32 (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108))
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa
Vernacular name : ugibisisila (Zulu)
Brachylaena discolor DC. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Brachylaena discolor DC.
Family : Asteraceae
Reference HS 37
Author(s) : Semenya, S.S, M. J. Potgieter
Title : Bapedi traditional healers in the Limpopo Province, South Africa: their socio-cultural profile and traditional healing practice Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2014, 10:4 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-10-4 http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/4 + Additional file 1: 1550002148105490_add1.docx, 74K http://www.ethnobiomed.com/imedia/1279488442116872/supp1.docx
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033, 2) female infertility, root /bark of Brachylaena discolor. Decoction for 20 minutes. One tin cup of extract is taken orally. Thrice a day
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (Limpopo Province)
Vernacular name : mphahla
Brachylaena perrieri (Drake) Humbert : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Brachylaena perrieri (Drake) Humbert
Family : Asteraceae
Reference HN 42
Author(s) : Nicolas J.-P.
Title : Plantes médicinales du Nord de Madagascar. Ethnobotanique antakarana et informations scientifiques 296 p. (2012) Editions Jardins du monde 15, rue saint Michel - 29 190 Brasparts www.jardinsdumonde.org
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) male and female infertility, decoction of leaves of Brachylaena perrieri, VO.
Region : Madagascar
Country : North Madagascar
Vernacular name : piro (Antakarana), hazombalala, hazotokana, kisaka, mera, merana (Malgache)
Brachystegia boehmii Taub. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Brachystegia boehmii Taub.
Family : Fabaceae
Reference HC 13a
Author(s) : Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title : Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.I. Pteridophytes and Angiosperms (Acanthaceae to Canellaceae). Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 21, pp. 253 - 277, (1987)
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) femal, decoction (H2O) of roots, Brachystegia boehmii, Piliostigma thonningii , VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name : mvomaro (Pare), myombo (Swahili)
Bridelia atroviridis Müll. Arg. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Bridelia atroviridis Müll. Arg.
Family : Phyllanthaceae
Reference HU 02
Author(s) : Urso, V., M. A. Signorini, M. Tonini , P. Bruschi
Title : Wild medicinal and food plants used by communities living in Mopane woodlands of southern Angola: Results of an ethnobotanical field investigation Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 177, 126–139, (2016)
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033, 1) to improve women’s fertility, belowground organs of Bridelia atroviridis, RNS
Region : West Africa
Country : southern Angola
Vernacular name : ukuliungo
Bridelia brideliifolia (Pax) Fedde : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Bridelia brideliifolia (Pax) Fedde
Family : Phyllanthaceae
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(006), H(022), H(028), H(033), H(038), H(055), H(056), H(075), H(091), H(104), H(172), H(201)
Recipes : H(006) laxative, purgative, bark of the underground part of Bridelia bridelifolia, decoction, enema
H(022) ocytocic, leaves of Bridelia, decoction, enema
H(022) ocytocic, leaves of Bridelia brideliifolia of Centella asiatica of Rubus apetalus of Veronica abyssinica, decoction (H2O), enema
H(022), leaves of Centella asiatica of Veronica abyssinica, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(028) uterine prolapsus, leaves of Anthocleista schweinfurthii, barks stem, twig, trunk of Bridelia bridelifolia, decoction, hipbath
H(033), leaves of Bridelia brideliifolia, stems and leaves of Crassocephalum vitellinum of Dichrocephala integrifolia of Pavonia urens, pulvérisation, VO.
H(033), leaves of Bridelia brideliifolia, stems and leaves of Crassocephalum vitellinum of Dichrocephala integrifolia of Pavonia urens, juice, enema
H(038), H(104), (impanga), barks of the underground part of Bridelia brideliifolia, seeds of Cajanus cajan, powder, VO.
H(038), H(104), (impanga), colic, dyspepsia, urinary disease (impanga), barks stem, twig, trunk of Bridelia brideliifolia, decoction, hipbath
H(038), H(104), (impanga), colic, dyspepsia, urinary disease (impanga), barks stem, twig, trunk, bark of the underground part of Bridelia brideliifolia, decoction, enema
H(038), H(104), (impanga) colic, dyspepsia, urinary disease (impanga), barks stem, twig, trunk of Bridelia brideliifolia, powder, VO.
H(055), leaves of Bridelia brideliifolia of Erythrina abyssinica of Myrica salicifolia of Schrebera alata, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(055) vomitive, barks stem, twig, trunk of Bridelia brideliifolia , powder, VO.
H(055) vomitive, barks stem, twig, trunk of Bridelia brideliifolia , powder, VO.
H(055) vomitive, bark of the underground part of Bridelia brideliifolia , decoction, VO
H(056) filariosis, H(172) elephantiasis, stems with leaves of Bridelia brideliifolia of Caesalpinia decapetala of Dissotis canescens of Microglossa pyrifolia, juice, VO.
H(091) fortifying child, leaves of Aeollanthus repens of Bridelia brideliifolia of Albizia adianthifolia of Brillantaisia cicatricosa of Floscopa glomerata of Helichrysum schimperi of Peucedanum nyassicum of Physalis peruviana of Sonchus oleraceus, juice, VO.
H(201) psychosis, barks stem, branche, trunk of Bridelia brideliifolia of Haumaniastrum galeopsifolium, leaves of Clerodendrum cordifolium of Sphenostylis marginata, infusion (H2O), VO.
H(201) psychosis, barks stem, twig, trunk of Bridelia brideliifolia, decoction, VO.
H(201) psychosis, feuilles, écorces tige, rameau, tronc de Bridelia brideliifolia, leaves of Staurogyne humbertii, maceration, VO. + bain
H(201) to avert bad spell, powder barks stem, twig, trunk of Bridelia brideliifolia, VO.
Region : Central Africa
Country : Burundi (Zaïre-Nil ridge region)
Vernacular name : umugimbi (Kirundi)
Bridelia cathartica Bertol.f. : 3 reference(s)
Official name : Bridelia cathartica Bertol.f.
Family : Phyllanthaceae
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(026), H(027), H(033), H(101), H(116x)
Recipes : 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, Tabernaemontana elegans, Erythrinia humeana, Ochna natalitia and Searsia nebulosa. Two handfuls of these mixed roots are boiled in 2.5 L of water for 2 h, strain and let cool. One cup of the decoction is taken orally 3 X/ day
H(026) dysmenorrhoea and H(116) amenorrhoe, roots of Rhoicissus digitata Bridelia cathartica and Peltophorum africanum are chopped. Four handfuls of the mixed plant material are boiled in 5 L of water for 1 h in a pot with a lid on. Half a cup of the decoction is taken orally two to three times a day (depending on one's preference)
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, H(101) menorrhagia, H(033) infertility, H(116x) oligomenorrhoea, H(027) premature birth and H(191) to cleanse the blood when pregnan. Roots of Bridelia cathartica, Rhoicissus digitata, Commiphora neglecta, Grewia occidentalis, Ochna natalitia, Garcinia livingstonei and Crotalaria monteiroi are chopped. A handful of mixed roots is boiled in five cups of water for 20 min, cool before straining. The residue can be dried for re-use. Half a cup of the decoction is taken orally twice a day after a meal
H(101) menorrhagia Either chopped roots or leaves of Bridelia cathartica are used individually. A handful of chopped plant material is boiled in 1 L of water for ±15 min, cool before straining. Half a cup is taken orally twice a 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 : umkhawulangazi, ungazini (Zulu)
Reference HM 61
Author(s) : Maroyi, A.
Title : Traditional use of medicinal plants in south-central Zimbabwe: review and perspectives Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:31 (2013) http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/31
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) infertility in men, roots of Bridelia catharticaextract , VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Zimbabwe (South-central)
Vernacular name : mutsvoritsvoto
Reference HM 69
Author(s) : Maroyi, A.
Title : Traditional use of medicinal plants in south-central Zimbabwe: review and perspectives Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine ,9:31 (2013) http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/31
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) infertility in men, roots extract of Bridelia cathartica, VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Zimbabwe (centre-sud)
Vernacular name : mutsvoritsvoto
Bridelia ferruginea Benth. : 4 reference(s)
Official name : Bridelia ferruginea Benth.
Family : Phyllanthaceae
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(038), H(068), H(076), H(091), H(099), H(104), H(129), H(130), H(168), H(171)
Recipes : H(005), œdema, stems with leaves Pennisetum purpureum, leaves of Ficus capensis of Jatropha curcas, barks stem, branch, trunk of Bridelia ferruginea, RNS.
H(006) obstruction of bowels, roots of Bridelia., en moceaux, decoction (H2O), VO. + salt
H(006) + H(104), H(076), H(129), barks stem, branch, trunk, to pound, to dilute in lemon juice, to filter, VO.
H(027y), leaves of Bridelia., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(038), underground part without bark of Bridelia ferruginea, aerian part of Euphorbia hirta, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(033) female, roots of Butyrospermum paradoxum … subsp. Parkii of Bridelia ferruginea, ripe fruit of Xylopia aethiopica, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(068), leaves of Bridelia., to grind, to filter, VO.
H(091) anemia, roots of Anogeissus leiocarpa, wood of Prosopis africana of Bridelia ferruginea, barks stem, branch, trunk of Pterocarpus erinaceus, roots of Lannea kerstingii, RNS.
H(091) anemia, roots of Bridelia ferruginea, ripe fruit of Xylopia aethiopica, RNS.
H(099) epilepsy, barks stem, branch, trunk of Bridelia ferruginea, ripe fruit of Monodora myristica of Citrus aurantifolia, ONS. of Xylopia aethiopica, RNS.
- H(130), leaves of Bridelia, RNS.
H(168), roots of Rhaphyostylis beninensis of Carissa edulis of Citrus aurantifolia of Nauclea latifolia of Fagara zanthoxyloides, barks stem, branch, trunk of Bridelia ferruginea, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(171), leaves and roots of Bridelia., RNS.
Region : West Africa
Country : Benin
Vernacular name : gbènbènkou, pinkpera (Bariba), tomtope, sidika (Berba), hongla, honsoukokwe (Fon, goun), bamon (Yom), ira, tchantchala ( (Yoruba)
Reference HB 05
Author(s) : Bouquet, A.
Title : Féticheurs et médecines traditionnelles du Congo (Brazzaville). Mém. O.R.S.T.O.M., 36, 282 p., (1969) http://www.docstoc.com/docs/41737230/Ficheurs-et-mecines-traditionn
Symptoms : H(004), H(006), H(033), H(038), H(103), H(104), H(126), H(127), H(135)
Recipes : H(004), barks stem, branch, trunk of Bridelia ferruginea of Bridelia atroviridis of Bridelia grandis of Bridelia stenocarpa of Bridelia ripicola, powder, local application
H(006), tubercle of Ipomoea batatas, leaves of Cassia occidentalis, barks stem, branch, trunk of Bridelia ferruginea, infusion, VO.
H(006), H(104), ONS of Cayratia debilis of Bridelia ferruginea of Pentadiplandra brazzeana of Cassia alata, RNS., VO.
H(033) female, H(038) female, H(126), H(135), leaves,barks stem, branch, trunk of Bridelia ferruginea, decoction, VO.
H(103, 2), barks stem, branch, trunk of Bridelia ferruginea, decoction, gargle, mouth bath
H(127), roots, leaves of Bridelia., decoction, VO.
Region : West Africa
Country : Congo (Popular republic) (Brazzaville) (ex Brazaville Congo)
Vernacular name : not communicated by the author
Reference HN 15
Author(s) : Natabou Dégbé, F.
Title : Contribution à l'étude de la médecine et de la Pharmacopée traditionnelles au Bénin: Tentatives d'intégration dans le système de santé officiel. Thèse pour l'obtention du diplôme de Docteur en Pharmacie de l'Université Cheikh Anta Diop (Diplôme d'état), 138 p., Juillet 1991
Symptoms : H(008), H(033), H(046), H(104), H(171)
Recipes : H(008) dysentery, ONS. of Bridelia ferruginea, RNS.
H(033) femal sterility, powder of dried leaves of Bridelia ferruginea, in le vagin
H(046) varicella, decoction of leaves of Bridelia ferruginea, RNS.
H(104) abdominal pains, maceration and decoction of roots and barks without suber of Bridelia., VO.
H(171) diabetes, leaves of Bauhinia., RNS.
Region : West Africa
Country : Benin
Vernacular name : honsou-kouékoué, hongla (Fon), nlinhoui, hon, awlin (Adja), hita (Nagot), pékpéra, bénebenkou, kpépéla (Bariba), kisni, kiri (Haoussa), ahlinhoti (Kotafon), kpatiika (Waama), djabako (Dendi), dégnin (Somba), anoun, banoun (Yon)
Reference HT 37
Author(s) : Tchacondo, T., S. D. Karou, K. Batawila, A. Agban, K. Ouro-Bang’na, K. T. Anani, M.Gbeassor, C. de Souza
Title : Herbal remedies and their adverse effects in Tem tribe traditional medicine in Togo. African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 8(1):pp.45-60 (2011) http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc11008
Symptoms : H(033), H(051), H(104), H(139)
Recipes : H(033) female infertility, H(139) female sexual disorders, stem barks powder of Khaya senegalensis, root powder of Parinari curatelifolia of Bridelia ferruginea, VO. (could cause adverse effects as: general weakness, allergies, abdominal pains)
H(033) female infertility, H(139) female sexual disorders, roots decoction of Khaya senegalensis, stem decoction of Bridelia ferruginea, stem bark decoction of Pterocarpus erinaceus, VO. (could cause adverse effects as: general weakness, polyuria)
H(051) paludism, roots + leaves of Nauclea latifolia of Pseudocedrela kotschyi of Bridelia ferruginea, decoction + powder, VO., (could cause adverse effects as; diarrhoea, polyuria, vomiting)
H(104) gastrointestinal disorders, roots powder of Parinari curatelifolia of Piliostigma thonningii of Protea madiensis of Pseudocedrela kotschy of Vitellaria paradoxa of Bridelia ferruginea of Trichilia emetica, VO., (could cause adverse effects as; polyuria, diarrhoea, palpitations)
Region : West Africa
Country : Togo
Vernacular name : kolou (Tem)
Bridelia micrantha (Hochst.) Baillon : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Bridelia micrantha (Hochst.) Baillon
Family : Phyllanthaceae
Reference HB 28
Author(s) : Banderembako Fabien & Ntitangirageza Térence
Title : La médecine populaire au Burundi : quelques plantes médicinales.
Symptoms : H(022), H(030), H(033)
Recipes : H(022) delivery (made easier), H(030) retained placenta, juice from Bridelia micrantha, Polyscias fulva, "imbohora", VO.
H(033) femal sterility, ONS, infusions, VO
Region : Central Africa
Country : Burundi
Vernacular name : umugimbu (Kirundi)
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(006), H(026), H(033), H(037), H(091), H(104), H(116)
Recipes : H(005), H(006), H(026), H(033) female, H(091) beriberi, H(104), H(116), H(170), roots, barks stem, branch, trunk of Bridelia micrantha, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(026),H(037) bronchitis, H(091) beriberi, roots of Afraegle paniculata of Bridelia micrantha, maceration (H2O), VO.
H(104), roots, barks stem, branch, trunk of Bridelia micrantha, ONS. of Detarium microcarpum, ONS. of Afrormosia laxiflora, RNS., VO.
H(006) + H(104), H(104) colit, ONS. of Bridelia, RNS., VO.
Region : West Africa
Country : Senegal
Vernacular name : not registered
Brillantaisia cicatricosa Lindau. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Brillantaisia cicatricosa Lindau.
Family : Acanthaceae
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(002), H(005), H(012), H(008), H(018), H(022), H(033), H(036), H(051), H(091), H(118), H(124), H(201)
Recipes : H(002), leaves of Brillantaisia cicatricosa of Dalbergia lactea of Geranium arabicum of Helichrysum odoratissimum of Piper umbellatum, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(003),H(012)), stems with leaves de Anisopappus lewallei de Brillantaisia cicatricosa de Dichrocephala integrifolia de Zehneria scabra, leaves of Crassocephalum multicorymbosum, piler, application locale
H(008), H(018), H(091) kwash, H(201) again bad spirits, leaves of Brillantaisia cicatricosa of Microglossa pyrifolia of Peucedanum scottianum, juice, VO., to sprinkle
H(033) femal, leaves of Brillantaisia cicatricosa of Cyathula uncinulata of Erlangea spissa of Helichrysum schimperi, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(036), juice leaves of Allophylus africanus of Brillantaisia cicatricosa of Cyperus dives, VO.
H(051), leaves of Brillantaisia., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(091) fortifying child, leaves of Aeollanthus repens of Bridelia brideliifolia of Albizia adianthifolia of Brillantaisia cicatricosa of Floscopa glomerata of Helichrysum schimperi of Peucedanum nyassicum of Physalis peruviana of Sonchus oleraceus, juice, VO.
H(091) fortifying child, leaves of Brillantaisia cicatricosa of Plantago palmata of Polygonum nepalense, maceration (H2O), VO.
H(091) kwash., leaves of Brillantaisia cicatricosa of Chenopodium ugandae of Lannea schimperi, decoction (H2O), enema
H(091) kwash., leaves of Brilllantaisia., decoction (H2O), enema
H(118) rhino-pharingite, leaves of Biophytum helenae of Brillantaisia cicatricosa of Hoslundia opposita of Lantana trifolia of Rytigynia kiwuensis of Schrebera alata of Thunbergia alata of Crassocephalum vitellinum, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(124),H(022) haemorrhage during delivery, leaves of Acalypha psilostachya of Brillantaisia cicatricosa of Cissus cyphopetala, juice, VO.
H(124),H(022) haemorrhage during delivery, leaves of Acalypha psilostachya of Brillantaisia cicatricosa of Faurea saligna, juice, VO.
H(201), psychosis, again bad spirits, decoction (H2O) leaves Achyranthes aspera of Brillantaisia cicatricosa of Erlangea spissa of Justicia flava of Ludwigia abyssinica of Sphenostylis marginata, to sprinkle
H(201) psychosis, leaves of Brillantaisia., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(201) psychosis, leaves of Brillantaisia cicatricosa of Phytolacca dodecandra of Staurogyne humbertii of Trema orientalis, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(201) psychosis, leaves of Brillantaisia cicatricosa of Mycroglossa pyrifolia, stem with leaves of Ranunculus multifidus, to carbonize, VO.
H(201), psychosis, again bad spirits, roots of Acalypha ambigua, stem with leaves of Brillantaisia cicatricosa, leaves of Clematis simensis of Crepis newii of Cyperus dives of Gouania longipetala of Jaundea pinnata of Mycroglossa pyrifolia of Ocimum suave of Pavetta ternifolia, decoction (H2O), VO. + enema + steam bath
H(201) psychosis, leaves of Achyranthes aspera of Brillantaisia cicatricosa, of Erlangea spissa of Justicia flava of Ludwigia abyssinica of Sphenostylis marginata… subsp. erecta, decoction (H2O), to sprinkle
H(201) psychosis, again bad spirits, leaves of Adenia bequaertii of Brillantaisia cicatricosa, stem with leaves of Dissotis brazzae, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(201) psychosis, again bad spirits, stems with leaves of Adenia bequaertii of Brillantaisia cicatricosa of Dissotis brazzae, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(201), stems with leaves of Brillantaisia cicatricosa, leaves of Solanum aculeastrun… var. albifolium of Helichrysum odoratissimum of Triumfetta cordifolia, stem with leaves of Whithania somnifera, juice, VO.
H(201) psychosis, again bad spirits, stems with leaves of Brillantaisia cicatricosa, leaves of Tagetes minuta, decoction (H2O), VO., inhalation
H(201) again a spell, leaves of Brillantaisia cicatricosa, infusion (H2O), VO.
Region : Central Africa
Country : Burundi (Zaïre-Nil ridge region)
Vernacular name : igihoza, ikivusa (Kirundi)
Brillantaisia lancifolia Lindau : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Brillantaisia lancifolia Lindau
Family : Acanthaceae
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, leaves of Brillantaisia lancifolia, maceration in H2O, VO. during 30 days
H(033) femal infertility, leaves, stems of Brillantaisia lancifolia, seeds of Aframomum letestuanum, maceration in H2O, VO., 4 glass / Day + leaves maceration of Hibiscus noldeae, 1 glass / Day as enema, treatment of 30 days
H(033) femal infertility, leaves, seeds of Senecio biafrae, of Commelina benghalensis of Brillantaisia lancifolia, leaves of Eremomastax speciosa, decoction in palm wine, VO. 2glass / day during 34 days
Region : Central Africa
Country : Cameroon (Baham region)
Vernacular name : feng gne (Ghomala’a)
Brillantaisia owariensis P.Beauv. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Brillantaisia owariensis P.Beauv.
Family : Acanthaceae
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(012), H(033), H(037), H(054), H(099), H(100), H(104)
Recipes : H(012) fracture, pounded leaves of Brillantaisia owariensis poultice - - H(033) female infertility, expressed juice of the leaves, VO. 1 glass per day or enema : 2 doses (+/_ 1/4 liter) per day.
H(037) pneumonia ashes of the root associated with the bones of electric fish (Nina) and vegetable salt, by local application (after scarification on the chest)
H(037) pneumonia, pressed juice of the leaves of Celosia trigyna of Brillantaisia owariensis, Dissotis procumbens and Costus lucanusianus, VO.3 glasses per day for one month.
H(037) pulmonary tuberculosis, decoction of leaves, VO.1 glass 3 times per day
H(054) trypanosomiasis, powdered ash from leaves of Heterotis decumbens of Brillantaisia owariensis of Aframomum melegueta, associated with vegetable salt, local application after scarification of the joints
H(099) beriberi, decoction of fresh leaves of Lasimorpha senegalensis of Brillantaisia owariensis, Ocimum basilicum, Cissus aralioides, Ocimum gratissimum and Aframomum laurentii, VO. 1 glass 3 times per day during 3 weeks
H(100) blennorrhoea, expressed juice of the leaves, VO.
H(104) gastritis, juice of the leaves mixed with the yellow of egg, VO.1 glass per day
H(104) gastritis, extract from fresh leaves of Brillantaisia owariensis of Cissus aralioides of Solanum sp., mixed with the stems of Costus lucanusianus, VO. 3 glasses 3 times per day
Region : Central Africa
Country : Congo (Democratic republic) (Ingende (Bolomba), City of Lokolela, of Bumba and suburbs, Businga (Boyaken-Karawa), Town of Mbandaka)
Vernacular name : bokatola (Lonkundo), iladia (Kisengele), naluhundu (Kirega), lemba lemba, lemba lembe (Lingala), wimo (Lomongo), gbakalambo (Ngwaka), lotondele (Bakutu)
Brillantaisia patula T. Anderson : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Brillantaisia patula T. Anderson
Family : Acanthaceae
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(013), H(014), H(027), H(033), H(034), H(068), H(075), H(077), H(099), H(101), H(124), H(130x), H(166), H(182), H(187), H(198), H(201), H(210x)
Recipes : H(002) interruption of breastfeeding due to lack of milk in maternal breasts pound and decoction of leaves of Brillantaisia patula in palm wine and add the drained fluid from a kind of insect fixed to the underside of the tree leaves, VO. ½ bamboo glass 2 times per day
H(013) skin eruptions with desquamation starting with members before invading the whole body (nkulu = mpese), pound together the following plants : Brillantaisia patula (leaves), termitière, Commelina africana, Mondia whitei, Nymphaea lotus and Clerodendrum formicarum. Mix with the liquid of the crushed pulp nuts of Sclerosperma mannii; macerate, press and add white clay. Drink 1 table spoon, 3 times per day.
H(013) skin eruptions with desquamation starting with members before invading the whole body, pound together the following plants : Ottelia ulvifolia, Brillantaisia patula, Tephrosia vogelii (leaves) Canarium schweinfurthii (barks of trunk), Conyza sumatrensis, Zea mays (fresh waste), Gossypium barbadense (leaves of cotton plant), Pentadiplandra brazzeana (dry powder), Pentaclethra macrophylla (seeds), Physostigma venenosum (fève of Calabar) and Canna indica (fresh seeds), Helichrysum mechowianum (leaves) and Eleutherine bulbosa (leaves). Mix with oil of crude palm nuts (Elaeis guineensis), Apply to the body du patient, 2 times per day.
H(014) dermatosis (Binsampala), to roast in the pan leaves of Dacryodes edulis and of Brillantaisia patula; broyer adding a little palm oil (Elaeis guineensis) and apply on the skin
H(014) chronic mange with H(014) itch (yamba di nzazi), pound whole plants of Brillantaisia patula, d’Ottelia ulvifolia and dead leaves lying on the bottom of the river; press and pour an amount on the head.. Mix then The other part du produit with of white clay and en VO. 1 table spoon per day while applying the rest on the body..
H(014) chronic mange with H(014) itch (yamba di nzazi), grill the following plants : Brillantaisia patula (leaves), Dacryodes edulis (leaves), Gossypium barbandense (leaves), Ottelia ulvifolia and Momordica charantia (barks) and Ficus lutea (barks); finely ground to obtain a powder. Then pound together the plants of Brillantaisia patula, Dissotis brazzaei, Manihot esculenta (leaves), Mimosa pigra or Mimosa pellita var pellita, Scleria achtenii and Nymphaea lotus; press, filter and add to the resulting liquid the powder of the first mixture . Apply this pasty mixture all over the body 2 times per day.
H(014) chronic mange with H(014) itch (yamba di nzazi), decoction and filter barks of Hallea stipulosa, add the pounded mixture of Ottelia ulvifolia, of Brillantaisia patula, dead leaves lying on the bottom of the river, of Commelina africana and of Allium sativum. Mix with white clay, to filter and drink 1/3 of glass, 3 times per day.
H(027) difficult delivery suivi d’ avortements (Nsula nkombo), to roast leaves of Canna indica and of Brillantaisia patula together with the plants of Ottelia ulvifolia, and des internodes of Hyparrheniadiplandra; finely ground and mix with 1 teaspoon the powder with unegg ; VO. once a day for 3 consecutive days . After, eat a little this powder daily until delivery. When the contractions start must take prescribed medicine for this purpose Warning : It is recommended of taking these remedies at the beginning of the eighth month of pregnancy
H(027) frequent abortions (lufwadikisi), H(201) dementia, press after torsion the mixing of Brillantaisia patula and of Piper umbelatum; add to the obtained product a little white clay and VO. 1 table spoon 3 times per day.
H(027) woman giving birth of premature or deformed children, boil all the plants below: Ottelia ulvifolia, Brillantaisia patula, dead leaves lying on the bottom of the river, leaves of Cola acuminata, of Myrianthus arboreus and of Canna indica, les spines ofRhipsalis baccifera and of Quisqualis hensii, to filter and drink ½ glass, 2 times per day.
H(027) old woman who has never had a child who becomes pregnant, boil together Brillantaisia patula and leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, to filter and drink ½ glass 2 times per day
H(033) female infertility, pound together the following plants : Ottelia ulvifolia and Brillantaisia patula; mix well, press and add some water of termite mound of forest, of freshly drawn water, a bit of fat of python and of honey. VO. 1 table spoon du mélange 3 times per day. N.B. La personne malade peut Take en complément les remèdes prescrits contre l’absence d’orifice vaginal (kiziba), la H(139) sexual weakness, l’H(068) hookworm, la H(100) blennorrhoea, diseases occurring during pregnancy.
H(034) rapid beating of heart accompanied of jitter of fall and drooling (matuta), pound together the shell of the egg and grilled ground, the fungus on dead wood, les plumes des hens and le faux coton of palmier or étoupe à la base leaves of palmier with the plants suivantes : Hibiscus acetosella of green form and Brillantaisia patula; soak the mixture in palm wine and add white clay; VO. one table spoon 3 times per day.
H(068) intestinal worms, macerated in H2O leaves of Brillantaisia patula, piler, press, filter and add white clay, Drink ½ glass filtrate 3 times per day.
H(075) inappetence (konda kunsatu), VO. une tablespoon du bouillon roots of Brillantaisia patula, 2 times per day. NB It is recommended that the search of causes do not have the disease as the cause liver, gastritis, and the poison hookworm.
H(077) vomiting (kuluka), pound and macerated in H2O roots of Gossypium barbadense and leaves of Brillantaisia patula; add white clay and of la cendre ; VO. After sift ½ bamboo glass 2 times per day.
H(099) nervousness accompanied sometimes of madness (kimpi), pound the following plants : Manotes expansa (leaves), Pennisetum purpureum (young stem, Brillantaisia patula (whole plant), Ottelia ulvifolia, red Hibiscus acetosella, Polygala acicularis leaves), Ananas comosus unripe and Monodora angolensis (seeds); Mix with some water and macerate adding of white clay (lugemba), Drink 1 table spoon, 3 times per day.
H(099) nervousness accompanied sometimes of madness, pound whole plants below : Pennisetum purpureum (young rameaux), Brillantaisia patula (whole plant), Jatropha curcas (leaves), Polygala acicularis; press and add one egg and a little white clay ; shake strongly ; Sift, then drink once at night for three successive days
H(099) nervousness accompanied sometimes of madness, pound together the following plants : Ottelia ulvifolia, dead leaves lying on the bottom of the river, Costus lucanusianus, Costus phylocephallus (tronc), Nymphaea lotus, Brillantaisia patula; mix with H2O; press; add white clay then drink ½ bamboo glass, 2 times per day.
H(099) nervousness accompanied sometimes of madness, pound together the following herbs : Costus lucanusianus, rape sliced Ananas comosus, Brillantaisia patula, dead leaves lying on the bottom of the river, Erythrina abyssinica; press and sift then drink 1/3 of glass 3 times per day ; press leaves d’Ottelia ulvifolia and pour some of the liquid onto the head and VO. also the other part.
H(099) nervousness accompanied sometimes of madness, pound together the following plants : Brillantaisia patula, Pennisetum purpureum (young internodes), Solanum aethiopicum (leaves), Jatropha curcas (leaves), Ottelia ulvifolia, Polygala acicularis (leaves); mix with H2O, press and add white clay and a bullet; VO. the liquid product sieved, 1/3 of glass 2 times per day.
H(099) epilepsy, pound together the following plants : Aloe congolensis, Brillantaisia patula and Polygala acicularis; Macerating the mixture in water, sift and drink le produit with one egg 1 time in the evening for three days successifs.
H(099) epilepsy, pound together the following plants : Brillantaisia patula, small Amaranthus lividus, oblivion fungus, Ottelia ulvifolia; Macerating the mixture in water, press and VO. After filtration 1 table spoon 2 times per day ; In the evening apply a portion of the product on the face of the patient.
H(099) epilepsy, pound together the following plants : leaves of Brillantaisia patula and of Hymenocardia ulmoides, stems of Costus phyllocephalus and of Costus lucanusianus; and Commelina africana; macerated in H2O, press and add white clay.To filter and drink 1 tablespoon with one egg 1 time per day. Prohibited food : anything that flies as hen, oiseau ; goats, monkeys, river fish ; look at a dead body ; look in a mirror, go to go to the market and walk alone.
H(101) heavy menstruation and painful, boil together leaves of Barteria nigritiana var fistulosa, leaves and the barks of Tapinanthus poggei, the plants of Momordica charantia and of Brillantaisia patula, leaves of Quisqualis hensii and of Gossypium barbadense. Sift the bouillon and add the red powder of Pterocarpus angolensis; VO. 1/3 of glass 3 times per day
H(124) coulée of sang par le nez and la bouche qui entraîne la sudden death (nkosi kibota), decoction the plant of red Hibiscus acetosella, filter and add au mélange pilé and macerated in H2O of Ottelia ulvifolia, leaves of Brillantaisia patula and of Manotes expansa; bien Mix and add white clay; to filter and drink one table spoon filtrate 3 times per day
H(124) epistaxis with contraction des doigts or of raccourssissement des bras (nkosi nzakala), decoction of the mixing of Cola acuminata (leaves), Ottelia ulvifolia, Brillantaisia patula, Costus lucanusianus, dead leaves lying on the bottom of the river, Myrianthus arboreus (leaves), Canna indica (leaves), Rhipsalis baccifera (spines), Quisqualis hensii (spines); Filter and VO. ½ bamboo glass du bouillon, 2 times per day.
H(130x) Parkinson's disease, macerated in palm wine the plants below pounded together : 7 stems of Allium cepa (leaves), Ottelia ulvifolia, Brillantaisia patula, Costus lucanusianus, dead leaves lying on the bottom of the river and the ground rejected with the legs by an digger insect ; to filter and drink 1/3 of glass filtrate 3 times per day.
H(166) bégayer, perte of voix (Baba), pound whole plants below désignées : Brillantaisia patula (tronc), Costus phyllocephalus (tronc) Ottelia ulvifolia (whole plant) and oignon (graine). Mettre the mixture pounded dans une marmite with H2O and un peu of flour of cassava ; decoction jusqu’à l’obtention d’une substance pâteuse. decoction le sesame pilé pour recueillir oil of sesame. Mix 1 glass d’oil of sesame with one table spoon du mélange pâteux antérieur, VO. 3 times per day.
H(166) bégayer, perte of voix, boil together the mixing of Nymphaea lotus and of Brillantaisia patula; Siftthe mixtureand VO. of ce liquide à raison of ½ bamboo glass per day.
H(182) zona (tiya tu nzambi), faire sécher au soleil leaves of Brillantaisia patula; pound finement and mix with of palm oil or with du honey. apply sur la plaie 2 times per day.
H(182) zona (tiya tu nzambi), to roast leaves of Dacryodes edulis, Brillantaisia patula, Cajanus cajan and of Aframomum alboviolaceum; Mix the powder with of palm oil ; apply sur la plaie 2 times per day. Warning : It is recommendeduse both, cures drinkable and in frictions
H(187) absence of luette causant des pleurs continus chez le bébé (ngandaka), macerated in H2O the following plants : heart of banana tree, young rameaux of Costus phyllocephalus and leaves of Brillantaisia patula; add a bit of salt, filter and faire VO. au bébé 1 teaspoon of the filtrate 3 times per day.
H(198) hair loss, pound together the following plants : Nymphaea lotus (leaves), Aramanthus lividus of petite taille, oblivion fungus, Tapinanthus poggei, Brillantaisia patula, Piper umbelatum and ladi di nseki sp.; press the mixture into the hands to collect the liquid which is coated (apply) the place of hair receding at a rate of 2 times per day.
H(201) vision of the spirits followed to overturning and of death. After stiffening (ngimbi), to roast leaves of Brillantaisia patula, of Annona senegalensis and of Pentaclethra eetveldeana with the plant of Commelina africana; finely ground and mix with a bit of salt add of l’eau and le heart of banana tree découpé. wash le corps du patient with le produit
H(201) thrill accompanied of fear during the sleep (Nsaku), pound and macerated in some water the mixing of plants of Brillantaisia patula, of Piper umbelatum and of sorte of oblivion fungus; to filter and drink the product obtained, one table spoon, 2 times per day for 6 consecutive days.
H(201) madness (Stade où le malade ne supporte pas le bruit and pleure. Il se plaint of chaleurs and of H(034) heart palpitations), pound and boil with un peu of termitière the following plants : Ottelia ulvifolia, Renealmia africana, Cyperus articulatus, Brillantaisia patula (leaves and roots); à chaque prise, add of l’argile
H(201) madness (all stages combined), VO. the sieved bouillon of the mixture of Alchornea cordifolia (leaves), of Ficus thonningii (leaves) and of Brillantaisia patula (roots)at a rate of 1/3 of bamboo glass, 3 times per day. If the person is suffering, 2 drops of the of the pressed plants in the nose .
H(201) madness (all stages combined), pound together the following plants : Brillantaisia patula (leaves and roots), Commelina africana, Manotes expansa, Lycopersicon esculentum (leaves), Mondia whitei, Rauvolfia vomitoria; decoction of the mixture with H2O and remove from the heat before boiling ; let it cool and sift, then drink ½ glass in the morning and In the evening.
H(201) madness (all stages combined), pound together the following plants : Erythrina abyssinica (barks of trunk), Abrus precatorius (racine), Heinsia crinita (roots), Brillantaisia patula (racine), Arachis hypogaea with red seeds; macerate, sift and drink 1/3 of bamboo glass, 3 times per day for three days successifs.
H(201) madness (all stages combined), pound together the following plants : Hymenocardia acida(leaves), Cola acuminata (leaves), Dacryodes edulis (leaves), Aframomum melegueta, Capsicum frutescens (leaves), Lippia multiflora, Brillantaisia patula (roots), Trema orientalis (leaves), Rauvolfia vomitoria (barks of trunk) Mondia whitei; decoction, sift and drink one table spoon du produit obtenu additionné d’egg and white clay, 2 times per day.
H(201) thrill accompanied of fear during the sleep (Nsaku), pound whole plants of Brillantaisia patula and of Polygala acicularis; Macerating the mixture in water, filter and do an enema with le produit liquide obtenu 1 glass per dayfor 2 consecutive days. Prohibited food :Idem que ceux of l’H(099) epilepsy
H(201 ) vision of the spirits followed to overturning and of death. After stiffening (ngimbi), pound together the following plants : Brillantaisia patula, (leaves), Ottelia ulvifolia, Clerodendrum splendens, Costus lucanusianus or Costus phyllocephalus (leaves) and Renealmia africana; macerate the mixture pounded in H2O, filter and add white clay ; VO. 1/3 of bamboo glass filtrate 3 times per day.
H(201) vision of the spirits followed to overturning and of death. After stiffening (ngimbi), pound together the following plants : souches of Costus phyllocephalus and of Aframomum alboviolaceum, Renealmia africana and Brillantaisia patula (leaves); macerated in H2O, filter and add white clay; VO. 1/3 of bamboo glass filtrate 2 times per day.
H(210x) alcoolisme and tabagisme, the plants to dry below : Tapinanthus poggei, Amaranthus cruentus or Amaranthus lividus à petitesleaves, Brillantaisia patula and Piper umbelatum, Culcasia angolensis (leaves), Nymphaea lotus, Drymaria cordata, Celosia trigyna (flowers) and oblivion fungusé (kidiba). In the case of alcoholism,, Take one table spoon du produit obtenu and mettre dans un demi-verre of vin and garder During 2 hours, bien Mix and sift pour VO.. In the case of tobacco adiction : Take 1 table spoon du produit and mettre dans un verre together with une cigarette or une leaves of tabac séchée and découpée en tranches ; remplir le verre of moitié with of l’eau, laisser macerate and attendre 2 hours avant of VO.. To fight both alcohol and tobacco, il suffit of Mix dans un seul verre, les deux formes of médication and VO.. Si After 3 days the urge to drink. and of smoking continues, repeat the treatment.
Region : West Africa
Country : Congo (Democratic republic) (Bas-Congo Province)
Vernacular name : lemba lemba (Kikongo)
Brunsvigia cooperi Baker : 3 reference(s)
Official name : Brunsvigia cooperi Baker
Family : Amaryllidaceae
Reference HJ 10
Author(s) : Jacot Guillarmod, A
Title : Flora of Lesotho .Cramer, Lehre . From : The medical ethnobotany of Lesotho: a review Bothalia 41,1: 209–228 (2011)
Symptoms : H(033), H(201)
Recipes : H(033) Brunsvigia cooperi alone or mixed with other plants for infertility in women
H(201) to wash divining bones to make them more accurate
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (Lesotho)
Vernacular name : lematla
Reference HM 64
Author(s) : Moteetee, A. , B-E .Van Wyk
Title : The medical ethnobotany of Lesotho: a review Bothalia 41,1: 209–228 (2011)
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) Brunsvigia cooperi alone or mixed with other plants for infertility in women
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (Lesotho)
Vernacular name : lematla
Reference HP 54
Author(s) : Phillips, E.P.
Title : A contribution to the flora of the Leribe Plateau and environs . Annals of the South African Museum16: 1–379 . (1917) From: The medical ethnobotany of Lesotho: a review. Bothalia 41,1: 209–228 (2011)
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) Brunsvigia cooperi alone or mixed with other plants for infertility in women
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (Lesotho)
Vernacular name : lematla
Brunsvigia sp. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Brunsvigia sp.
Family : Amaryllidaceae
Reference HB 59
Author(s) : Bhat R.B. , T.V. Jacobs
Title : Traditional herbal medicine in Transkei Journal of Ethnopharmacology 48, 7-12 (1995)
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) infertility in women, infusion of the roots and the leaves of Brunsvigia sp., VO.
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (Transkei)
Vernacular name : umayime (Xhosa)
Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Kurz : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Kurz
Family : Crassulaceae
Synonyms : Kalanchoe pinnata (Lam.) Pers.
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 Erigeron floribunduus of Crinum distichum, seeds of Aframomum letestuanum; maceration in H2O; VO. 3 Glass / Day during 7 days + leaves of Bryophyllum pinnatum maceration in H2O; 1 glass / Day, enema
Region : Central Africa
Country : Cameroon (Baham region)
Vernacular name : fam (Ghomala’a)
Buddleja polystachya Fresen. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Buddleja polystachya Fresen.
Family : Buddlejaceae
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(001), H(033)
Recipes : H(001) eyes disease, sap of leaves of Buddleja polystachya, drops in eyes
H(033) femal sterility, decoction of roots, VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Kenya (Marakwet)
Vernacular name : not registered
Reference HO 17
Author(s) : Okello, S.V., Nyunja R.O., Netondo G.W. & Onyango J.C.
Title : Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by Sabaot of Mt. Elgon Kenya African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines Volume 7, No. 1, pp 1-10 (2010)
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) fertility, decoction of roots of Buddleia polystachya, RNS. (Probably VO.)
Region : East Africa
Country : Kenya (Mont Elgon region)
Vernacular name : chorwet (Sabaot)
Bulbine narcissifolia Salm - Dyck. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Bulbine narcissifolia Salm - Dyck.
Family : Asphodelaceae
Reference HM 64
Author(s) : Moteetee, A. , B-E .Van Wyk
Title : The medical ethnobotany of Lesotho: a review Bothalia 41,1: 209–228 (2011)
Symptoms : H(006), H(033), H(191)
Recipes : H(033) decoction of bulbs drunk for infertility in women, H(191) to improve blood circulation, H(006) purgative,H(006) aperient
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (Lesotho)
Vernacular name : khomo-ea-balisa
Reference HS 45
Author(s) : Seleteng Kose, L. , A. Moteetee, S. Van Vuuren
Title : Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the Maseru district of Lesotho Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 170, 184–200, (2015)
Symptoms : H(033), H(104), H(171), H(191)
Recipes : H(033) infertility, H(104) stomach ailments, H(171) diabetes, H(191) cleans impurities in blood; bulb, roots of Bulbine narcissifolia, RNS.
Region : South Africa
Country : Lesotho ( Maseru district)
Vernacular name : khomo ea balisa (Sesotho)
Butyrospermum paradoxum subsp. parkii (G. Don) Hepper : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Butyrospermum paradoxum subsp. parkii (G. Don) Hepper
Family : Sapotaceae
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(013), H(020), H(022), H(033), H(051), H(068), H(082), H(126), H(170)
Recipes : H(005), barks stem, branch, trunk of Butyrospermum paradoxum… subs. parkii , RNS.
H(005) barks stem, branch, trunk of Parinari curatellifolia of Butyrospermum paradoxum, ripe fruit of Piper nigrum, bulb Allium cepa, seeds of Monodora myristica, RNS.
H(013) , stems with leaves of Butyrospermum paradoxum… subs. parkii of Aframomum meleguetan pounded, to dry, powder, scarifications
H(013) carbuncle, powder of dried bulbs secs of Urginea altissima in karité butter (Butyrospermum paradoxum), external application
H(020) spiting snake, sap of Butyrospermum., to dilute (H2O), ocular instillation
H(022), roots Butyrospermum paradoxum..., ripe fruit of Piper guineense of Monodora myristica, bulb of Allium cepa, ONS. of Vitellaria paradoxa, to pound, to dry, powder, VO.
H(022), barks of the underground part of Parinari curatellifolia, roots of Butyrospermum paradoxum, ripe fruit of Piper guineense of Monodora myristica, bulb of Allium cepa, to pound, to dry, powder, VO.
H(033) female, roots of Butyrospermum paradoxum of Bridelia ferruginea, ripe fruit of Xylopia aethiopica, decoction, VO.
H(033) female, barks stem, branch, trunk of Butyrospermum paradoxum, roots of Boerhavia diffusa of Cissampelos mucronata, ripe fruit of Musa sapientum, powder, to dilute, VO. + decoction (H2O) ONS. of Uvaria chamae
H(051), barks stem, branch, trunk of Butyrospermum., RNS.
H(051), stems with leaves of Butyrospermum., RNS.
H(051), stems with leaves of Harungana madagascariesnsis of Butyrospermum paradoxum, RNS.
H(051), leaves of Butyrospermum paradoxum of Diospyros mespiliformis, RNS.
H(068), stems with leaves of Butyrospermum, decoction (H2O), VO. + bath
H(082), barks stem, branch, trunk of Butyrospermum paradoxum …, stems with leaves of Euphorbia unispina, RNS.
H(082), barks stem, branch, trunk of Butyrospermum paradoxum …, stems with leaves of Euphorbia unispina, ripe fruit of Capsicum sp., RNS.
H(126), whole plant of Indigofera oubangiensis, ONS. of Butyrospermum paradoxum, RNS.
H(170), barks stem, branch, trunk of Butyrospermum paradoxum … of Parkia biglobosa, RNS.
Region : West Africa
Country : Benin
Vernacular name : sombou (Bariba), limoutin (Fon, Goun)
Cadaba farinosa Forssk. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cadaba farinosa Forssk.
Family : Capparaceae
Reference HA 00
Author(s) : Adam, J.G., N. Echard & M. Lescot
Title : Plantes médicinales Hausa de l'Ader (République du Niger). Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 19, 259 - 399, (1972)
Symptoms : H(004), H(033), H(068), H(091), H(100)
Recipes : H(004), roots Ximenia americana + Dichrostachys glomerata, powder, 1 part in local application, 1 part, maceration, VO.
H(033), Desmodium velutinum , roots , powder + millet, 3 X in VO.
H(068), cooked leaves + salt + butter + pimento, VO.
H(091), roots, maceration,V.O, in the morning on an empty stomach, 3 days
H(100) gono., Cadaba farinosa + Cassia sieberiana DC. + Desmodium velutinum + Securinega virosa , Grewia flavescens , roots powder
H(100), roots, decoction (H2O) +cmillet flour
Region : West Africa
Country : Niger
Vernacular name : bagayi
Caesalpinia volkensii Harms : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Caesalpinia volkensii Harms
Family : Fabaceae
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 + Additional file
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) femal sterility (mehaninet), dried seeds of Caesalpinia volkensii, crush and drink
Region : East Africa
Country : Southeastern Ethiopia (Mana Angetu District)
Vernacular name : sidika (Afaan Oromo)
Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp. : 3 reference(s)
Official name : Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.
Family : Fabaceae
Synonyms : Cajanus indicus Spreng.
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(006), H(022), H(033), H(037), H(038), H(051), H(068), H(104), H(113), H(201)
Recipes : H(006) + H(104), seeds of Cajanus cajan, leaves of Lablab purpureus, powder, to dilute (H2O), VO.
H(016) breast inflammation, leaves of Cajanus cajan of Hyparrhenia sp of Mucuna stans, infusion (H2O), VO.
H(022), leaves of Cajanus cajan of Lysimachia ruhmeriana of Euphorbia hirta, decoction (H2O), enema
H(022), stems with leaves of Cajanus cajan, stems without leaves of Euphorbia hirta of Lysimachia ruhmeriana, to carbonize, VO.
H(033) femal, leaves of Cajanus., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(037) cough, roots of Cajanus., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(038), H(104), (impanga), barks of the underground part of Bridelia brideliifolia, seeds of Cajanus cajan, powder, VO.
H(051), roots of Cajanus., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(051), leaves, roots of Cajanus., decoction (H2O), VO., enema
H(051), leaves of Cajanus cajan of Vernonia amygdalina, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(068) intestinal parasitism, leaves of Cajanus., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(068) intestinal parasitism, seeds of Cajanus., to carbonize, VO.
H(068) intestinal parasitism, leaves of Cajanus cajan, leaves and roots of Vernonia amygdalina, decoction (H2O), VO., enema
H(113) rheumatism, leaves of Cajanus cajan of Clematis simensis, decoction (H2O), to pound, local application
H(201) again a spell, leaves of Cajanus., decoction (H2O), in rectum
H(201) again a spell, stems with leaves of Cajanus., decoction (H2O), in rectum
H(201) again a spell, stems with leaves of Cajanus cajan of Cissampelos mucronata of Hoslundia opposita, decoction (H2O), in rectum
H(201) again malediction, stem without leaves of Cajanus., infusion (H2O), VO.
H(201) again malediction, leaves of Solanum dasyphyllum, stem without leaves of Cajanus cajan, to carbonize, VO.
Region : Central Africa
Country : Burundi (Zaïre-Nil ridge region)
Vernacular name : urucaruzo, inkunde (Kirundi)
Reference HH 01
Author(s) : Hakizamungu, E. & M. Wéri
Title : L'usage des plantes médicinales dans le traitement du paludisme en médecine traditionnelle rwandaise. Bull. Méd. Trad. Pharm., Vol. 2, n° 1, 11 - 17, (1988)
Symptoms : H(033), H(037), H(038), H(051)
Recipes : H(033) femal ,H(037), H(038), H(051) leaves of Cajanus cajan, to pound, to macerate, to filter, VO.
Region : Central Africa
Country : Rwanda
Vernacular name : not registered
Reference HR 13
Author(s) : Runyinya, B.
Title : Quelques aspects de la systématique des plantes indigènes basée sur la médecine traditionnelle au Rwanda. Bulletin agricole du Rwanda, 11ème année janvier 1978
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) promotes the reproduction, to chew the leaves in a small pellet wich is introduced in vagina for 1 night
Region : Central Africa
Country : Rwanda
Vernacular name : umukunde (Kinyarwanda)
Callilepis laureola DC. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Callilepis laureola DC.
Family : Asteraceae
Reference HS 32
Author(s) : Steenkamp, V.
Title : Traditional herbal remedies used by South African women for gynaecological complaints Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86, 97–108, (2003)
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) infertility, tuber of Callilepis laureola , RNS.
(registered from Hulme, M.M., 1954. Wild Flowers of Natal. Shuter and Shooter, Pietermaritzburg
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa
Vernacular name : impila (Zulu), Ox-eye daisy (English)
Canna indica L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Canna indica L.
Family : Cannaceae
Reference HM 42c
Author(s) : Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otienoi, Anke Weisheit
Title : Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 3: plants used in traditional medicine in Kikuku village, Muleba District Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2012, 8:14 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-8-14 http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/14
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) infertility in men women, leaves of Canna indica are dried, groud and powdered, soaked in a small amount of water, VO. a spoonful.
Region : East Africa
Country : Tanzania (Muleba District)
Vernacular name : amarango / embakyo (Kikuku)
Capparis spinosa L. : 6 reference(s)
Official name : Capparis spinosa L.
Family : Capparaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) : Boulos, L.
Title : Medicinal plants of North Africa. Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms : H(001), H(006), H(007), H(008), H(013), H(026), H(033), H(045), H(048), H(051), H(075), H(086), H(088), H(091), H(095x), H(108), H(109), H(113), H(127), H(139), H(170), H(179), H(186), H(196)
Recipes : root H(007) diuretic , H(088)astringent , H(091) tonic
H(075) root bark H(075) appetizer , H(088) astringentt
H(127) cataplasm externally applied for spleen troubles
Bark H(007) diuretic, H(088) astringent, H(091)tonic, for H(113) gout and rheumatism, H(006) laxative, H(186) expectorant, for chest diseases
H(008), H(051) Infusion of stem and root bark antidiarrhoeic, febrifuge
H(179) Flower buds and roots renal disinfectants, H(007) diuretic, H(091) tonic for arteriosclerosis as H(007) diuretic and for H(108) chills
H(001) used in compresses for the eyes
Fruits and leaves H(048) carminative, H(139) aphrodisiac
fresh fruits consumed as H(196) antiscorbutic
infusion of fruits for H(109) sciatica and H(170) dropsy; powdered dry fruits mixed with honey, taken first thing in the morning for treating H(109) sciatica and H(108) colds of the back (Rabat drug market)
flower buds H(099x) stimulant, slightly H(007) diuretic and refreshing agent, their decoction taken internally for H(109) sciatica
seeds for H(033) feminine sterility and H(026) dysmenorhoea
crushed seeds forH(013) ulcers, H(086) scrofula and ganglions
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name : kabbar ; kabar ; lassaf, assaaf ; asef, shalem, felfel el-djebel ; kronbeiza (Arabic), tailoulout; taybult ; amseilih; tsailaloul, ouailoulou, belachem (Berber), common caper-bush (English), câprier; câprier commun; câprier épineux (local French)
Reference B6 Nord
Author(s) : Bellakhdar, J.
Title : La pharmacopée marocaine traditionnelle: Médecine arabe ancienne et savoirs populaires. Ibis Press, 764 p. (1997)
Symptoms : H(007), H(008), H(014), H(018), H(026), H(033), H(099), H(100), H(103), H(104), H(108), H(113), H(127), H(163), H(175)
Recipes : H(007)diur, H(008)diar, root's bark, VO. or cataplasm
H(108)cold, H(113)rhumat., H(113)sciatic, H(163), dry fruit , powder + honey (Marocco)
H(014)eczema + H(175), flowers, cataplasm
H(026) dysmeno, H(033)woman, seeds, RNS.
H(108) cooling, 2 to 3 seeds Ricinus communis + the same weight in Nigella's div. sp seeds. + the same weight in fruit of caper shrub (Capparis spinosa), powders with it + 3X the weight of honey, VO. a thea spoon (region of Fez)
H(018) + H(175), crushed leaves, cataplasme on the forehead
H(100)blen, dry roots, powder +honey, VO.: 2 coffee spoons/day
H(103) + H(175), crushed leaves, cataplasme on the cheek
H(099), H(104)stomach, fruit decoction , body massage
H(108)cold, fruit +leaves Warionia saharae + olive oil (region of Tissint)
Region : North Africa
Country : Moroco
Vernacular name : kabâr, âkkabâr (Moroco), taylulut (Berber), âmsêîlîh (Tekna), caprier (local French)
Reference H1 Nord
Author(s) : Hammiche, H. & K. Maiza
Title : Traditional medicine in Central Sahara: Pharmacopoeia of Tassili N’ajjer. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 105, pp. 358-367 (2006) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874105007981
Symptoms : H(001), H(018), H(026), H(033), H(038), H(068), H(082), H(103), H(113), H(126), H(127), H(139), H(171), H(179)
Recipes : H(001) eye diseases, leaves, buds, decoction, external use
H(018) headache, H(113) rheumatismic pains, fresh leaves, poultice
H(026) dysmenorrhea, H(033) sterility, H(139) aphrodisiac, roots decoction, VO.
H(068) helminthiases, aerian part, decoction, VO.
H(103) toothache, H(113) rheumatism, dried leaves, powder, VO.
H(018) headache, H(038) urinary decrease, H(082) respiratory problems, H(171) diabetes, H(179) kidney diseases: stones, leaves, buds, decoction, VO.
H(126) jaundice, H(127) enlarged spleen, roots, barks, decoction, VO.
Region : North Africa
Country : Algeria (Central Sahara; region of Tassili N’ajjer)
Vernacular name : taloulout (Tamahaq), kabar (Arabic)
Reference M4 Nord
Author(s) : Mezianne, M.
Title : Origine de la médecine traditionnelle marocaine: Enquête sur le terrain dans la région d'Oujda. Thèse pour le diplôme d'état de docteur en pharmacie. Présentée et soutenue publiquement le 30 juin 2003 à la faculté de pharmacie. Université de Nantes
Symptoms : H(007), H(014), H(026), H(033), H(091), H(113), H(135), H(166), H(171)
Recipes : H(007) diuretic, H(014) eczema, H(026) menstrual pain, H(091) tonic, H(113) rheumatism, H(135) eupeptic, H(166) spasm, H(171) hyperglycemia, H(033) sterility, ONS. of Capparis spinosa (the leaves are the basis of drugs, the other parts in a lesser degree) , RNS (infusion or decoction for the hard parts of the plant)
Region : North Africa
Country : Morocoo (Oujda region)
Vernacular name : kebbar (Arabic), câprier (French)
Reference S1 Nord
Author(s) : Sarri, M., N. Hendel, A. Boudjelal and D. Sarri
Title : Inventory of medicinal plants used for traditional treatment of eczema in the region of Hodna (M'Sila-Algeria) GJRMI, Volume 1, Issue4, 97 - 100 ( 2012) http://www.gjrmi.com/Upload/Issue4/Madani%20Sari%20et%20al.%20GJRMI%201%284%29%2097-100.pdf
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) female infertility.powder of câpre Capparis spinosa, d’origan Origanum compactum and of seeds of radis Raphanus sativus + honey, VO.
Region : North Africa
Country : Marocco, Kenitra town
Vernacular name : câpre (French), kabbar (Arabic)
Reference S3 Nord
Author(s) : Salhi, S.,M. Fadli, L. Zidane & A. Douira
Title : Etudes floristique et ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales de la ville de Kénitra (Maroc) Lazaroa 31: 133-146 (2010).
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) female infertility, powder from Capparis spinosa of Origanum compactus of seeds of Raphanus sativus, added in honey
Region : North Africa
Country : Moroco (Kenitra town)
Vernacular name : kabbar
Capparis tomentosa Lam. : 6 reference(s)
Official name : Capparis tomentosa Lam.
Family : Capparaceae
Synonyms : Capparis polymorpha Guill. & Pers. , Capparis persicifolia A.Rich.
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(003), H(018), H(033), H(037), H(068), H(101)
Recipes : H(003), leave Aloe chabaudii cut with razor, warmed on fire and pressed on swollen area, swollen ankles + powder of Capparis tomentosa + Brackenridgea zanguebarica (mutavhatsindi) is rubbed on after treatment with Aloe
H(018), roots Capparis tomentosa + Maerua caffra (gwambazi - mukundulela) + Euclea natalensis (mutangule - thavha), Cympobogon marginatus (fungwi) + leaves Tagetes minuta, to burn, smoke inhalation
H(033), roots, decoction (H2O) for a porridge pour 7 days of Osyris lanceolata (mpeta) + Artabotrys brachypetalus (mudzidzi) + Maerua caffra (gwambazi - mukundulela) + Sphedamnocarpus galphimiifolius (A.Juss) Szyszyl. subsp. galphimiifolius (tsimambe) + Berchemia discolor (munyee, munie) + Cassytha filiformis (luangalala)
H(037)tub, roots, decoction (H2O), VO + spider web + Asparagus falcatus (gundakhanga, govhakhanga), H(068), roots decoction (H2O) for porridge + Brakenridgea zanguebarica
H(101), root of Capparis tomentosa of Tabernaemontana elegans of Maerua caffra of Berchemia discolor (muny ee munie) of Osyris lanceolata burned and vulva exposed to smoke (memorrhagia)
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (Venda country)
Vernacular name : gwambazi, muoba - dali (Luvenda)
Reference HB 40
Author(s) : Bryant, A.T.
Title : Zulu medicine and medicine-men. C. Struik, ,1966. CapeTown (originally published in 1909 in the Ann. Natal Mus.). : from references HG 50, HB 50, HC 26, HL 22
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) infertility, roots of Capparis tomentosa, RNS.
(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)
Reference HH 50
Author(s) : Hutchings, A., Scott, A.H., Lewis, G., Cunningham, A.
Title : Zulu Medicinal Plants. An Inventory. University of Natal Press, Pietermaritzburg. (1996) : from references HG 50, HF 50, HV 09, HC 26)
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) infertility, roots of Capparis tomentosa, RNS. (registered from the reference HS 32) (Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86 (2003) 97–108)
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa
Vernacular name : umqoqolo (Zulu), muoba-dali (Vhavenda)
Reference HK 12
Author(s) : Kerharo, J. & J.G. Adam
Title : Plantes médicinales et toxiques des Peuls et des Toucouleurs du Sénégal. Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 11, 384 - 444 , 543 - 599, (1964)
Symptoms : H(033), H(100), H(169)
Recipes : H(033) sterility, ONS. of Capparis tomentosa of Cassia sieberiana (as purgative), RNS., to disencumber the belly
H(100) syphilis, blennorrage, roots of Capparis tomentosa (sometime the barks), RNS., internal use (diuretic effect and purgative effect)
H(100) very severe syphilis, roots of Capparis tomentosa + Securinega virosa + Coculus pendulus + Ziziphus mucronata + Salvadora persica , RNS., internal use (diuretic effect and purgative effect)
H(100) very severe syphilis, type = "diangara cayor", roots of Capparis tomentosa + Securinega virosa + Coculus pendulus + Ziziphus mucronata + Salvadora persica + Acacia albida + Terminalia avicennioides + Tinospora bakis, RNS.
H(100) blennorrage, roots decoction of Piliostigma reticulatum of Capparis tomentosa, VO.
H(169), ONS., RNS., to disencumber the belly
H(201) medico-magic treatment of madness, ulcer, poisonings, bad spell
Region : West Africa
Country : Senegal
Vernacular name : gumibaley, gubibaley, gubibalédé (Peul, Tocolor)
Reference HT 28
Author(s) : Tabuti, J.R.S., K.A. Lye, S.S. Dhillion
Title : Traditional herbal drugs of Bulamogi, Uganda: plants, use and administration. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 88, pp. 19-44 (2003) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874103001612
Symptoms : H(001), H(008), H(014), H(018), H(020), H(033), H(038), H(078), H(094), H(157), H(169)
Recipes : H(001) cataract, roots juice of Capparis tomentosa, eyes instillation
H(008) diarrhoea, roots and leaves powder of Capparis tomentosa, infusion, VO.
H(014) itch, roots infusion of Capparis., bath
H(018) migraine, roots infusion of Capparis., VO. + roots tied aroud the head
H(020) snake, roots infusion of Capparis.
H(033) sterility, roots decoction of Capparis., VO.
H(038) chronic endometry, roots powder of Capparis. in H2O, VO.
H(078) uterine fibroids, infusion roots powder of Capparis, VO.
H(094) haemorrhoids, roots of Capparis, decoction (?), VO. + roots in anus
H(157) convulsion, decoction of leaves of Capparis., VO.
H(169) hernia, roots of Capparis mixed in beer of Eleusine coracana "malwa"
H(201) bad spirits, roots powder of Capparis, to smoke, bath
H(201) bad spirit "mukyeno", roots infusion of Capparis, VO. + bath
Region : East Africa
Country : Uganda, Bulamogi country
Vernacular name : muzingani
Reference HW 50
Author(s) : Van Wyk, B.-E., Gericke, N.
Title : Peoples Plants : A Guide to Useful Plants of Southern Africa. Brizza Publication. Pretoria (2000)
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)
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa
Vernacular name : umqoqolo (Zulu), muoba-dali (Vhavenda), wooly caper-bush (English)
Capsicum annuum L. : 4 reference(s)
Official name : Capsicum annuum L.
Family : Solanaceae
Synonyms : Capsicum frutescens L.
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(013), H(033), H(099), H(104), H(201)
Recipes : H(013), leaves of Indigofera nigricans, ripe fruit of Capsicum frutescens, to pound, VO.
H(033) femal , barks stems, branch, trunk of Spathodea campanulata of Kigelia africana, rhizom of Zingiber officinale, ripe fruit of Capsicum annuum of Capsicum frutescens, seeds of Piper guineense, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(099) anxiety, stems with leaves, ripe fruit of Schwenckia americana of Striga hermontheca of Dissotis rotundifolia of Capsicum frutescens, to carbonize, scarifications
H(104), leaves juice of Capsicum., drops in eyes
H(201) psychosis, ONS. of Tapinanthus dodoneifolius, ripe fruit of Capsicum frutescens, to carbonize, powder, to dilute, VO. + sauce of gombo
Region : West Africa
Country : Togo
Vernacular name : yébéssévi (Mina), atadévi, atadésue (Ewé), pilipili, petit piment, piment enragé (French)
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(012), H(026), H(033), H(098)
Recipes : H(012), leaves of Tristemma albiflorum of Ceiba pentandra, ripe fruit of Capsicum annuum, sap of Musa sp., to pound, to grind, local application
H(026), roots of Acacia seyal, seeds, powders, diluted of Pennisetum americanum, ripe fruit of Capsicum annuum, bark of the underground part of Fagara zanthoxyloides, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(033) femal , barks stems, branch, trunk of Spathodea campanulata of Kigelia africana, rhizom of Zingiber officinale, ripe fruit of Capsicum annuum of Capsicum frutescens, seeds of Piper guineense, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(098), stems with leaves of Schwenckia americana of Striga hermontheca of Dissotis rotundifolia of Capsicum annuum, to carbonize, scarifications
Region : West Africa
Country : Togo
Vernacular name : kami (Gurmantché), gros piment (French)
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(009), H(013), H(014), H(018), H(033), H(034), H(068), H(075x), H(082), H(091), H(094), H(099), H(101), H(113), H(137), H(173)
Recipes : H(009) diseases of the pancreas (ndulu), decoction of leaves of Ficus thonningii with seeds of Capsicum frutescens (1 table spoon); Filter and drink 1/3 glass, 3 times per day.
H(013) buboes, boil together the following plants: Anchomanes difformis, barks of Hallea stipulosa, leaves of Capsicum frutescens, leaves of manioc, Ottelia ulvifolia, Nymphaea lotus and the ashes of stem of manioc; to filter and drink 1 table spoon, 3 times per day.
H(013) incurable skin eruptions accompanied ofH(014) itchings (yamba di nzazi), pound together the following plants : ground of termite mound crushed and burned ; déchets of fruits, roots and leaves of Aframomum alboviolaceum; Strychynos cocculoïdes (fruits), Capsicum frutescens (leaves), Canna indica (leaves), Aframomum melegueta (seeds), Cogniauxia podolaena (leaves), Tephrosia vogelii (leaves, seeds and waste of gousses) and le faux-coton du palmier Elaeis guineensis; Macerating the mixture in water, filter and mix with the red powder of Pterocarpus angolensis. Rub the body entier 2 times per day
H(014) chronic mange with H(014) itch (yamba di nzazi), to roast the mixing of plants below : déchets of banane of table, leaves of Lannea antiscorbutica, leaves and seeds of Cajanus cajan, leaves of Gossypium barbadense and of Capsicum frutescens. finely ground and mix with the oil of raw palm nuts (Elaeis guineensis). Rub the body with the dough 2 times per day
H(018) migraine (Lukika), crumple together leaves of Capsicum frutescens, roots of Polygala acicularis and ce qui reste of tabac au fond of la pipe. Make incisions (tattoos) au voisinage du coeur (côté gauche) and y apply le produit (friction.)
H(033) female infertility, grinding and mixing white clay with the plants : Aframomum melegueta, Piper nigrum, Capsicum frutescens; sift and eat a little of the powder. Drink a little water at a rate of 2 times per day from the 9th day
H(034), H(091) continue emaciation and heart palpitations (katuti), pound together the following plants : rape ananas (Ananas comosus), barks of Mangifera indica, seeds of Capsicum frutescens and of Monodora angolensis; young leaves of Hymenocardia acida and Saccharum officinarum; press, filter and Exposure to sunlight for three days. VO. Then one table spoon, 3 times per day.
H(068) hookworm, crush the following plants : Aframomum melegueta, Piper nigrum, Allium sativum, leaves of Tetrorchidium didymostemon and Capsicum frutescens (fruits) with white clay. Eating and drinking a little water ½ teaspoon, 2 times per day.
H(075x) person who eats without satiate (n’gewu = vevi), pound together the following plants : rape Ananas comosus, barks of Mangifera indica, seeds of Capsicum frutescens and of Monodora angolensis; Dorstenia psilurus, young leaves of Hymenocardia acida and sugarcane. press, filter and exposure to the sun for three days. Drink 1 table spoon, 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(094) hemorrhoids, crush separately the plants: Zingiber officinale, Cola acuminata (fruits), barks of Mangifera indica, Allium sativum, Piper nigrum, Cyperus articulatus, Capsicum frutescens, Aframomum melegueta, barks of Croton mubango, leaves of Nicotiana tabacum, roots of Landolphia owariensis (barks), Mondia whitei, roots of Aframomum alboviolaceum, Dorstenia psilurus, roots of Bridelia ferruginea and roots of Garcinia huillensis., dilute in water, macerate and let stand overnight. Press well and filter then put in bottles adding a table spoon of sugar in each one. Expose the full solution bottles in the sun for three days. Drink ½ glass, one time in the evening. Warning this medicine may cause dizziness but we must continue the treatment.
H(099) epilepsy, Take the plant of Cymbopogon densiflorus still green, if it is dry, soak it in water; the pulp of palm nut pounded or the nest of birds and fruits of Capsicum frutescens. Mix all and put in a box with glowing embers. Place the box in the nose of the patient to do sneeze and also wake up. Do not repeat the operation Warning : It really hurt, it is better to sit of the patient to enable him of spit whenever necessary. Prohibited food : anything that flies and gambade, goats, monkey, birds, river fish, look at a dead body, look in a mirror, go to go to the market and walk alone.
H(099) epilepsy, grill the following plants : Mucuna pruriens (leaves), Strychnos cocculoides (leaves and roots, green fruit), Lippia multiflora, seeds of onion, Garcinia kola (seeds) and Aframomum melegueta (fruit), finely ground with fruits of Capsicum frutescens and white clay. Eat ½ teaspoon of powder, 2 times per day.+ Prohibited food : anything that flies as chickens, birds, and also goats, monkey, Tilapia fish and Ndumbu, look at a dead body, look in a mirror, go to go to the market and walk alone.
H(101) heavy menstruation and painful, to roast in the pan the following plants : barks of Hymenocardia acida, of Morinda lucida, of Annona senegalensis subsp. oulotricha of Mangifera indica and of Calancoba welwitschii; grind together with fruits of Capsicum frutescens, of Monodora angolensis; white clay and red powder of Pterocarpus angolensis. eat 1 teaspoon, 2 times per day of the powder with some water.
H(113) rheumatism, to grill after grinding with the ancestral salt, the mixing of plants : leaves of Dacryodes edulis, of Capsicum frutescens; Aframomum melegueta, nest of three kinds of ants : Nkembeketi, Mfuila and Manvueta, peel of banana kongo. Make incisions in the legs and applying the powder obtained (friction) once a day with interval of 1 day
H(137) nipples pain in man (Katuti), pound together leaves of Ocimum gratissimum and of Capsicum frutescens, roots of Dorstenia psilurus and seeds of onion; Mix with some water, press and rub the nipples 3 times per day. Prohibited food : palm nuts almonds, breaking the grain of salt with the tooth.
H(173) leprosy (wasi), pound and macerated in H2O the mixing of the following plants : Capsicum frutescens (leaves), Tephrosia vogelii (leaves), Conyza sumatrensis, Gossypium barbadense (leaves). press, filter and dive into the aqueous solution obtained from a green stone of river (nzamena) and ngindu-ngindu sp. Rub the whole body 2 times per day
H(201) madness, H(201) dementia, pound together and decoction of the following plants : Cajanus cajan (leaves), Jatropha curcas (barks of trunk), Garcinia kola (seeds), Erythrina abyssinica (barks of trunk), Newbouldia laevis (barks of trunk), fruits of Capsicum frutescens and of Aframomum melegueta; Polygala acicularis (leaves), of successive days , seeds of Piper nigrum, Renealmia africana and Mondia whitei. Filter, let it cool and mix with barks of Rauvolfia vomitoria; let stand overnight, filter the next day and drink ½ table spoon, 3 times per day.
H(201) madness (all stages considered), pound and decoction of the following plants : Hymenocardia acida (leaves), Cola acuminata (leaves), Dacryodes edulis (leaves), Aframomum melegueta (fruits), Cucumeropsis mannii (leaves), Capsicum frutescens (leaves), Lippia multiflora, Brillantaisia patula (roots), Trema orientalis (leaves), Rauvolfia vomitoria (barks) and Mondia whitei.To filter and drink 1 table spoon supplemented with one egg and white clay, 2 times per day.
H(201) inoffensive madness, pound whole plants below : Cajanus cajan (leaves), Jatropha curcas (barks), Garcinia kola (barks and seeds), Erythrina abyssinica (barks), Newbouldia laevis (barks), Capsicum frutescens, Piper nigrum, Renealmia africana, Aframomum melegueta, Polygala acicularis (leaves), successive days and Mondia whitei. decoction of the mixture, filter. After cooling, add barks of Rauvolfia vomitoria; let stand overnight, filter on the following days and drink 1 table spoon, 3 times per day for 3 consecutive days
H(201) nauseating odor due to evil spirits (m’fu), Take the green herbs d’Imperata cylindrica, crumple and add the mixing of Cymbopogon densiflorus, of Dorstenia psilurus, of crushed barks of trunk of Erythrophloem suaveolens, of Aframomum melegueta and of Capsicum frutescens; put everything in a box-shaped smoker with smoldering embers and smoke out the whole house.It is recommended to empty the house of its occupants because of the smoke stings the eyes.
Region : West Africa
Country : Congo (Democratic republic) (Bas-Congo Province)
Vernacular name : ndungu zi ntendi (Kikongo)
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(033), H(098)
Recipes : H(033) impotence, H(098) insomnia, the leaves of Capsicum frutescens are boiled and the decoction used to treat insomnia while a decoction of boiled fruits is used as treatment for impotence
Region : East Africa
Country : Tanzania (Kagera Region, Bugabo ward)
Vernacular name : karumali
Cardiospermum halicacabum L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cardiospermum halicacabum L.
Family : Sapindaceae
Reference HB 28
Author(s) : Banderembako Fabien & Ntitangirageza Térence
Title : La médecine populaire au Burundi : quelques plantes médicinales.
Symptoms : H(033), H(053)
Recipes : H(033) promotes the reproduction, this sort preparation from the bark of plant is called "imisamisho" (promotes the reproduction), infusion, VO.
H(053) ears pain (umuhaha), juice preparation from the bark of leaves preparation from the bark of Cardiospermum halicacabum preparation from the bark of Aspilia pluriseta, ears instillation
Region : Central Africa
Country : Burundi
Vernacular name : imbogobogo (Kirundi)
Carica papaya L. : 3 reference(s)
Official name : Carica papaya L.
Family : Caricaceae
Reference HA 50
Author(s) : Adodo, A.
Title : Nature Power. A Christian Approach to Herbal Medicine. 3rd edition. Generation Press Limited, Lagos. 290p. Generation Press Limited, Lagos. 290p (2004) / fron reference HI 08
Symptoms : H(033), H(037), H(051), H(094), H(104), H(151)
Recipes : H(033) decoction of the fruit of Carica papaya is used against impotence
H(037) bronchitis, the decoction of the roots is used as a remedy for bronchitis.
H(051) paludism, the infusion of the yellow leaves is used for paludisml fever, RNS.
H(094), he roots is also effective against piles
H(094) haemorrhoids, the infusion of the green leaves for diabetes, RNS.
H(104) infusion of the whole unripe fruit into pieces is a very good remedy for intestinal ulcer
H(151), infusion of the green leaves for induced hypertension
Region : West Africa
Country : Nigeria
Vernacular name : not registered
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(008), H(033), H(099), H(100), H(126), H(156), H(171)
Recipes : H(008) dysentery, macerated leaves of Carica papaya, VO. ½ cup 2 times daily
H(033) female infertility, maceration of the root enema.
H(099) epilepsy, powder of the seeds, VO.
H(099) epilepsy, infusion of the powder of 5 fruits of Aframomum melegueta associated with 2 leaves of Carica papaya, sweetened with sugar, VO., 1 glass per day for 7 days.
H(100) blennorrhoea, maceration of the root, VO.1 bottle 2 times daily
H(100) syphilis, the digest of the leaves of Bridelia micrantha associated with the roots of Carica papaya and Citrus aurantifolia, enema
H(126) jaundice, maceration of the root enema or VO. 1 glass per day
H(156) whooping cough, decoction of petioles (10 à 20), VO. 1 tablespoon 3 à 5 times a day
H(171) diabetes, roots decoction, VO.
Region : Central Africa
Country : Congo (Democratic republic) (Town of Mbandaka, Lokolela (Bongonda), City of Gemena, Gemena (Bominenge, Bogbaguma).
Vernacular name : papayi (Mpama), papale, paye-paye (Ngwaka), payi payi (Lingala)
Reference HU 02
Author(s) : Urso, V., M. A. Signorini, M. Tonini , P. Bruschi
Title : Wild medicinal and food plants used by communities living in Mopane woodlands of southern Angola: Results of an ethnobotanical field investigation Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 177, 126–139, (2016)
Symptoms : H(033), H(100)
Recipes : H(033, 1) to improve women'sfertility, H(100, 1) gonorrhea, belowground organs of Carica papaya, RNS
Region : West Africa
Country : southern Angola
Vernacular name : omamao, papaya
Carissa bispinosa (L.) Desf. ex Brenan : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Carissa bispinosa (L.) Desf. ex Brenan
Family : Apocynaceae
Reference HA 36
Author(s) : Amusan, O. O. G., P. S. Dlamini, J. D. Msonthi & L. P. Makhubu
Title : Some herbal remedies from Manzini region of Swaziland. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 79, pp. 109 - 112, (2002) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874101003816
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) impotence, grind 30 g roots of Carissa bispinosa and add to 1 l warm water. Take 1 teaspoon of the concoction daily for 7 days
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (Swaziland, Manzini region)
Vernacular name : umvusankunzi
Carissa edulis (Forssk.) Vahl : 3 reference(s)
Official name : Carissa edulis (Forssk.) Vahl
Family : Apocynaceae
Synonyms : Carissa xylopicron Thouars , Carissa pubescens A. DC. , Carissa spinarum L.
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(033), H(168), H(170)
Recipes : H(033) femal, bark of the underground part of Carissa edulis of Hexalobus monopetalus of Annona senegalensis of Fagara zanthoxyloides, whole plant of Cymbopogon schoenanthus… subsp. proximus, ripe fruit of Neorautanenia pseudopachyrhiza, seeds of Aframomum melegueta of Pennisetum americanum of Cucurbita maxima, ripe fruit of Piper nigrum, powder, maceration (H2O), VO.
H(033) femal, bark of the underground part + leaves of Uvaria chamae, bark of the underground part of Securidaca longipedunculata of Annona senegalensis of Hexalobus monopetalus of Carissa edulis, to pound, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(168), roots of Carissa., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(170), bark of the underground part of Securidaca longipedunculata of Annona senegalensis of Carissa edulis of Combretum ghasalense of Tamarindus indica, leaves of Gardenia erubescens, to dry, powder, to dilute, VO.
Region : West Africa
Country : Togo
Vernacular name : mugulu, mugulugu, onatchémuli, palg (Gurmantché)
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(001), H(013), H(018), H(033), H(038), H(082), H(091), H(099), H(104), H(168)
Recipes : H(001) cataract, roots of Carissa edulis, infusion (H2O), ocular instillation
H(013) , roots of Carissa., local application
H(018), roots of Carissa., RNS., scarifications
H(033) female,H(037), roots of Carissa., infusion (H2O), VO.
H(037) tuberculosis, roots of Albizia amara…subsp. sericocephala of Carissa edulis, infusion (H2O), VO.
H(037) pneumo., roots of Carissa., powder, VO., scarifications
H(038) + H(099) sedative, roots of Carissa, infusion (H2O), VO.
H(082) dyspnoea, H(082) asthma, H(031), roots of Carissa., powder, VO. + porridge
H(091) baby at the breast, roots of Carissa., infusion (H2O), VO.
H(099 ) epilepsy, roots of Carissa edulis of Securidaca longipedunculata, infusion, bath
H(104), roots of Carissa., infusion (H2O), VO.
H(168), roots of Carissa., decoction (H2O)., scarifications, VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Zimbabwe
Vernacular name : not registered
Reference HT 28
Author(s) : Tabuti, J.R.S., K.A. Lye, S.S. Dhillion
Title : Traditional herbal drugs of Bulamogi, Uganda: plants, use and administration. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 88, pp. 19-44 (2003) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874103001612
Symptoms : H(008), H(022), H(033), H(037), H(068), H(099), H(100)
Recipes : H(008) diarrhoea, roots powder of leaves of Carissa edulis, infusion, VO.
H(022) parturition (made easier) ; decoction of roots of Carissa., VO.
H(033) sterility, infusion of roots of Carissa, VO.
H(068) worms (childs), juice of roots, VO.
H(068) amoebiasis, infusion of roots and leaves of Carissa., bath
H(099) epilepsy, roots powder of Carissa., VO. + bath + to coat the body
H(100) syphilis, infusion of roots of Carissa., + "malwa" beer of Eleusine coracana, VO. + sitzbath
H(201) insanity (insanity, decoction of roots of Carissa, VO.
H(201) bad spirits, roots powder of Carissa, to smoke
H(201) bad spirits, roots of Carissa, infusion, bath
H(037) cough, roots powder of Carissa, lècher
Region : East Africa
Country : Uganda, Bulamogi country
Vernacular name : mutwooga
Carpolobia lutea G. Don : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Carpolobia lutea G. Don
Family : Polygalaceae
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(033)
Recipes : H(033) male impotence, barks of Carpolobia lutes, ground or decoction
Region : Central Africa
Country : Cameroon (Korup rainforest )
Vernacular name : not communicated by the authors
Cassia abbreviata Oliv. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cassia abbreviata Oliv.
Family : Fabaceae
Reference HC 30
Author(s) : Chauke, MA., LJ. Shai, MA. Mogale, MP. Tshisikhawe, MP. Mokgotho
Title : Medicinal plant use of villagers in the Mopani district, Limpopo province, South Africa Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med. 12(3):9-26 (2015) http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajtcam.v12i3.2
Symptoms : H(033), H(100), H(104), H(139), H(171)
Recipes : H(033) fertility, H(139) erectile dysfunction, stem bark of Cassia abbreviata boiled or soaked in water. Extract drunk by patients..
H(171) diabetes mellitus, stem bark of Cassia abbreviata boiled or soaked in water. Extract drunk by patients
H(100) sexually transmitted infections, roots / stem bark boiled and extract administered for all STI’s
H(104) stomach complaints, stem bark and roots boiled and drunk
H(104) stomach complaints, stem bark of Peltoforum africanum inmmersed in water with Cassia abbreviata
H(199) AIDS (HIV), roots of Cassia abbreviata in decoction together with roots of Terminalia sericea and Ozoroa paniculosa
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (Limpopo province, Mopani district)
Vernacular name : molomanama (Local Name), longtail cassia (English)
Cassia absus L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cassia absus L.
Family : Fabaceae
Synonyms : Chamaecrista absus (L.) Irwin & Barneby
Reference HB 05
Author(s) : Bouquet, A.
Title : Féticheurs et médecines traditionnelles du Congo (Brazzaville). Mém. O.R.S.T.O.M., 36, 282 p., (1969) http://www.docstoc.com/docs/41737230/Ficheurs-et-mecines-traditionn
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) female, leaves of Cassia absus of Dissotis rotundifolia, pulp, delayer in wine, VO.
Region : West Africa
Country : Congo (Popular republic) (Brazzaville) (ex Brazaville Congo)
Vernacular name : mumbété nayengu (Bondjo), ayoyo (Téké)
Cassia mimosoides L. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Cassia mimosoides L.
Family : Fabaceae
Synonyms : Chamaecrista mimosoides (L.) Greene
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(001), H(004), H(008), H(033), H(037), H(068), H(077), H(091), H(201)
Recipes : H(001), leaves of Adenostemma mauritianum of Basella alba of Cassia mimosoides of Plectranthus barbatus of Spermacoce princae of Virectaria major, juice, drops in eyes
H(004) wound, powder of stem of Cassia mimosoides, ashes of tubercle of Dioscorea dumetorum , local application on the form of unguent
H(008), leaves of Cassia mimosoides of Geranium aculeolatum of Lysimachia ruhmeriana of Ranunculus multifidus, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(008), H(077) nw. born during nursing, leaves of Cassia mimosoides of Geranium aculeolatum of Lysimachia ruhmeriana of Ranunculus multifidfus, decoction (H2O), VO. + enema
H(033), decoction (H2O) of leaves of Acalypha villicaulis of Cassia mimosoides of Lysimachia ruhmeriana, stems with leaves of Rumex bequaertii of Virectaria major, VO.
H(037) cough, leaves of Cassia., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(037) cough, leaves of Caccia mimosoides of Hibiscus fuscus of Indigofera atriceps of Pavetta ternifolia, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(068) intrestinal parasitism, stems with leaves of Bidens pilosa, leaves of Cassia mimosoides of Dipsacus bequaertii, infusion (H2O), VO.
H(091) pregnant women, leaves of Cassia., juice, VO.
H(201) to seduce woman, powder leaves of Indigofera asparagoides of Allophylus africanus of Sida rhombifolia of Cassia mimosoides, friction
Region : Central Africa
Country : Burundi (Zaïre-Nil ridge region)
Vernacular name : marasomeza, agashiha-rwero (Kirundi)
Reference HB 25M
Author(s) : Bossard, E.
Title : La médecine traditionnelle au centre et à l'ouest de l'Angola. Ministério da ciênciae da tecnologia. Instituto de investigaçâo cientifica tropical. Lisboa - p. 531 (1996) (ISBN : 972-672-858-4)
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) sterility, roots tea of vonga (Cassia mimosoides) of nengi (unidentified plant), VO.
Region : West Africa
Country : Angola (regions of Benguela, Ganda)
Vernacular name : (alu) vonga, kaluweti (Umbundu)
Cassia occidentalis L. : 3 reference(s)
Official name : Cassia occidentalis L.
Family : Fabaceae
Synonyms : Senna occidentalis (L.) Link
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(001), H(022), H(033), H(038), H(051), H(068), H(100), H(111), H(113), H(126), H(130), H(139), H(170)
Recipes : H(001), H(111), H(113) rhumatism, H(130), whole plant, local application
H(022), leaves of Cassia. , VO.
H(033) femal, underground part écorcée of Cassia occidentalis, macerated, VO.
H(022), H(100), H(033) femal, H(051) paludism, H(068), H(126), H(139) impuissance, whole plant of Cassia, RNS.
H(033) femal, ONS. of Ficus gnaphalocarpa, Cassia occidentalis of Cordyla pinnata of Lannea acida of Kigelia africana deTephrosia purpurea, RNS.
H(038), H(113), ONS. of Cassia occidentalis, ONS. of Salvadora persica of Cocculus pendulus, leaves of Combretum micranthum, VO. + local application
H(051), decoction (H2O) leaves of Cassia, VO.
H(113) rhumatism, pain in the joints, roots of Securinega virosa of Cassia occidentalis of Capparis tomentosa of Anogeissus leicorpa of Waltheria indica of Boscia senegalensis of Mormordica charantia, powder, cooking, VO.
H(139), ripe fruit of Xylopia aethiopica, ONS of Cassia occidentalis, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(170), decoction (H2O) leaves of Cassia, VO.
Region : West Africa
Country : Senegal
Vernacular name : not registered
Reference HN 15
Author(s) : Natabou Dégbé, F.
Title : Contribution à l'étude de la médecine et de la Pharmacopée traditionnelles au Bénin: Tentatives d'intégration dans le système de santé officiel. Thèse pour l'obtention du diplôme de Docteur en Pharmacie de l'Université Cheikh Anta Diop (Diplôme d'état), 138 p., Juillet 1991
Symptoms : H(006), H(068), H(013), H(022), H(033), H(051), H(100), H(111), H(113), H(126)
Recipes : H(006) purgative, H(068) anthelmintic, roots of Cassia occidentalis, RNS.
H(013) skin eruption, seeds of Cassia., RNS.
H(022) dystocia, H(033) sterility, H(051) paludism, H(100) venereal illness, H(112) abortifacient, H(126) hepatitis, H(139) male sexual incapacity, the whole plant, roots, leaves, RNS., internal way
H(001) eye disease, H(111), H(113) rheumatism, the whole plant, roots, leaves, RNS., external way
H(126) jaundice, decoction of leaves and of young stems, baths, VO.
Region : West Africa
Country : Benin
Vernacular name : toutoukoti (Somba), lalouiman (Adja), bésisan (Mina), tasbati, tchamball, sanga-sanga (Peuhl), raidoré (Haoussa), sénanwami, kinikiniba (Fon)
Reference HP 11
Author(s) : Potel, Anne-Marie
Title : Les plantes médicinales au Sénégal. Study report of Anne-Marie Potel, accomplished at Nguekokh (Senegal), 2002. Registered in the chapter "Grey Littérature "of the PRELUDE data bank http://pagesperso-orange.fr/senegal.bourbonnais/Anne%20marie.htm
Symptoms : H(001), H(007), H(018), H(022), H(026), H(033), H(051), H(068), H(075), H(082), H(091), H(100), H(113), H(126), H(170)
Recipes : H(001) conjunctivitis, H(007) depurative, H(007) diuretic, H(018) cephalalgy,H(022) oxytocic, H(026) painful menstruation, H(033) sterility, H(051) paludism, H(051) fever, H(068) internal parasitism, H(075) aperitive, H(082) asthma, H(091) tonic, H(100) blennorrage, H(113) rheumatism, H(126) icterus, H(170) common dropsi, ONS. of Cassia occidentalis, RNS
Region : West Africa
Country : Senegal (Nguekokh region)
Vernacular name : mbante (Wolof), mbala mbala fin (Bambara), bénéféné (Serere), café nègre ( local French)
Cassia petersiana Bolle : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Cassia petersiana Bolle
Family : Fabaceae
Synonyms : Senna petersiana (Bolle) Lock
Reference HM 55
Author(s) : Mahwasane S. T., L. Middleton, N. Boaduo
Title : An ethnobotanical survey of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plants used by the traditional healers of the Lwamondo area, Limpopo province, South Africa South African Journal of Botany 88, 69–75 (2013) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0254629913002615
Symptoms : H(026), H(033), H(036)
Recipes : H(026) dysmenorrhoea, H(033) infertility, H(036) syncope, roots of Senna petersiana are boiled and the mixture drank (5 citations)
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (Limpopo province, Lwamondo area)
Vernacular name : munembenembe (tshiVenda)
Reference HM 58
Author(s) : Mabogo, D.E.N.
Title : The ethnobotany of the Vhavenda. MSc Thesis, University of Pretoria. (1990) appendix from the Thesis
Symptoms : H(033), H(100), H(103), H(139)
Recipes : H(033) sterility, H(103) toothache, H(104) stomach ache, roots of Cassia petersiana, RNS
H(100) gonorrhoea, H(100) syphilis, H(139) aphrodisiac, root of Cassia petersiana, ONS. Terminalia sericera and Corchorus tridens, RNS.
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (Venda country)
Vernacular name : munembenembe (Venda)
Cassia septemtrionalis Viv. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cassia septemtrionalis Viv.
Family : Fabaceae
Synonyms : Senna septemtrionalis (Viv.) Irwin & Barneby , Cassia laevigata Willd
Reference HT 28
Author(s) : Tabuti, J.R.S., K.A. Lye, S.S. Dhillion
Title : Traditional herbal drugs of Bulamogi, Uganda: plants, use and administration. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 88, pp. 19-44 (2003) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874103001612
Symptoms : H(033), H(036)
Recipes : H(033) favour ejaculation, infusion of roots of Senna septemtrionalis, VO. in yougourd
H(036) vertigo, infusion of leaves of Senna septemtrionalis, baths
Region : East Africa
Country : Uganda, Bulamogi country
Vernacular name : kazaana
Cassia sieberiana DC. : 4 reference(s)
Official name : Cassia sieberiana DC.
Family : Fabaceae
Synonyms : Cassia kotschyana Oliv.
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(006), H(026), H(033), H(041), H(051), H(104), H(126), H(135), H(139), H(170)
Recipes : H(006), roots of Cassia sieberiana, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(026), H(126), bark of the underground part of Cassia., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(033) femal, roots of Cassia sieberiana, ripe fruit of Citrus limon, decoction (H2O), to filter, VO.
H(033) femal, whole plant of Pupalia lappacea, ONS. of Cassia, decoction (lemon juice), VO.
H(041), roots of Crateva religiosa, bark of the underground part of Cassia sieberiana of Nauclea latifolia of Strophanthus hispidus of Strophanthus sarmentosus of Balanites aegyptiaca, powder, maceration, local application
H(051) paludism, leaves of Combretum micranthum, of Cymbopogon giganteus of Cassia occidentalis of Azadirachta indica of Cassia sieberiana of Musa sapientum of Carica papaya of Jatropha curcas of Byrsocarpus coccineus of Morinda lucida, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(104), roots of Cassia., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(135) dyspepsia, bark of the underground part of Cassia., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(139) aphrodisiac for male , roots of Caesalpinia bonduc, roots of Cassia sieberiana, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(170), roots of Cassia., decoction (H2O), VO. + bath
Region : West Africa
Country : Togo
Vernacular name : gati, gatigati (Ewé), mikéli (Akassélem), panpagunu (Moba)
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(006), H(007), H(008), H(018), H(033), H(036), H(068), H(091), H(100), H(104), H(139)
Recipes : H(005), H(068), H(100), H(173), roots of Cassia sieberiana, VO.
H(006), gum of Sterculia sestemra, roots of Cassia sieberiana, powder, VO.
H(006), H(007), ONS. of Cassia., VO.
H(006), H(033) femal, H(068) bilharziosis, H(104), H(128), H(139), H(162), H(168), roots of Cassia., VO.
H(008), H(104), leaves, barks stems, branch, trunk of Strychnos spinosa of Cassia sieberiana of Mitragyna inermis of Gardenia sp., RNS., VO.
H(018), H(036) vertigo, barks stems, branch, trunk of Burkea africana of Cassia sieberiana, decoction (H2O), bath
H(033) femal, ONS. of Piliostigma reticulatum of Cassia sieberiana of Ficus sp., RNS., VO.
H(038), ONS. of Guiera senegalensis of Cassia sieberiana of Khaya senegalensis, RNS., VO.
H(091) anaemia, kwash., stems with leaves of Cassia., VO. + bath
H(104), H(139), barks stems, branch, trunk of Pterocarpus erinaceus, ONS. of Cassia sieberiana of Vernonia colorata of Securinega virosa, RNS., VO.
H(139), roots of Gossypium sp. of Cassia sieberiana, resin of Pterocarpus erinaceus, RNS., VO. + honey
Region : West Africa
Country : Senegal
Vernacular name : not registered
Reference HK 12
Author(s) : Kerharo, J. & J.G. Adam
Title : Plantes médicinales et toxiques des Peuls et des Toucouleurs du Sénégal. Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 11, 384 - 444 , 543 - 599, (1964)
Symptoms : H(006), H(007), H(008), H(033), H(139)
Recipes : H(006) purgative, H(007) diuretic, roots of Cassia sieberiana, RNS. To apply before an abortion, the treatment of bilharziosis, blennorrage etc.
H(007) diuretic, ONS. of Strychnos spinosa + Acacia sieberiana + Cassia sieberiana, RNS.
H(008) diarrhoea, H(104) colics, roots decoction and barks of Strychnos spinosa + Cassia sieberiana or of Mitragyna inermis, VO.
H(033) sterility, ONS. of Capparis tomentosa of Cassia sieberiana (as purgative), RNS., to disencumber the belly
H(139) sexual incapacity, trunk or roots barks, Pterocarpus erinaceus + Cassia sieberiana + Vernonia colorata + Securinega virosa, RNS.
Region : West Africa
Country : Senegal
Vernacular name : sidé, side, sindda, sinanay, cinénawi, cinagaw i(Peul, Tocolor), bosé (Firdou, Fouladou)
Reference HN 37
Author(s) : Nordeng, H., W. Al-Zayadi, D. Diallo, N. Ballo, B.S. Paulsen
Title : Traditional medicine practitioners' knowledge and views on treatment of pregnant women in three regions of Mali Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:67 (2013) http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/67
Symptoms : H(006), H(033)
Recipes : H(006, 7), root bark has a use as a purgative and has a strong bitter taste. The plant is also used against infertility, RNS.; but not during pregnancy
Region : West Africa
Country : Mali
Vernacular name : sindia (Bambara)
Cassia singueana Delile : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cassia singueana Delile
Family : Fabaceae
Synonyms : Senna singueana (Delile) Lock , Cassia goratensis Fresen.
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(001), H(006), H(026), H(033), H(100), H(104)
Recipes : H(001), leaves of Cassia singueana, infusion (H2O), drops in eyes
H(006) child, H(033) femal, H(077), H(104), H(137) uterus, roots of Cassia., infusion (H2O), VO.
H(026), roots of Cassia., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(100) syph., roots of Cassia., to carbonize, local application, scarifications + salt
Region : East Africa
Country : Zimbabwe
Vernacular name : not registered
Cassia sp. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cassia sp.
Family : Fabaceae
Synonyms : Senna sp.
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(008), H(033), H(037), H(082), H(104), H(197)
Recipes : H(008) diarrhea, leaves, roots of Senna sp.macerated in H2O, VO.
H(033) female infertility, leaves, roots infusion, VO.
H(037) tuberculosis, leaves, roots decoction, VO.
H(082) asthma, leaves, roots decoction, VO.
H(104) stomachache, leaves, roots macerated in H2O, VO.
H(197) to close fontanelle, leaves, roots macerated in H2O, VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Mozambique (Muda)
Vernacular name : mudemberembe (Chindau)
Cassine transvaalensis (Burtt Davy) Codd : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cassine transvaalensis (Burtt Davy) Codd
Family : Celastraceae
Synonyms : Elaeodendron transvaalense (Burtt Davy) R. H. Archer
Reference HS 37
Author(s) : Semenya, S.S, M. J. Potgieter
Title : Bapedi traditional healers in the Limpopo Province, South Africa: their socio-cultural profile and traditional healing practice Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2014, 10:4 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-10-4 http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/4 + Additional file 1: 1550002148105490_add1.docx, 74K http://www.ethnobiomed.com/imedia/1279488442116872/supp1.docx
Symptoms : H(033), H(199)
Recipes : H(033, 1) female infertility, root / bark of Elaeodendron transvaalense 1 mixed withbark of Peltophorum africanum. Decoction for 20 minutes. One tin cup of extract is taken orally. Thrice a day
H(199, 1) HIV/AIDS, barks of Sclerocarya birrea subsp., bulb of Drimia elata, root of Elephantorrhiza elephantina of Elaeodendron transvaalense of Zanthoxylum capens and wigs of Sarcostemma viminale. Decoction for 10 minutes. One tin cup of the extract is taken orally. Thrice a day
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (Limpopo Province)
Vernacular name : monamane
Cassytha filiformis L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cassytha filiformis L.
Family : Lauraceae
Synonyms : Cassytha guineensis Schum. & Thonn.
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(008), H(033), H(051), H(077), H(078), H(091), H(113), H(122), H(139), H(162), H(201)
Recipes : H(008), H(077), aerian part of Aristolochia albida of Cassytha filiformis, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, carbonizede, powder, to dilute (H2O), VO.
H(008), H(077), aerian part of Cassytha filiformis, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, carbonizede, powder, to dilute H2O, VO.
H(033) femal, aerian part of Cassytha filiformis, ripe fruit Musa sapientum, to pound, to dilute, VO. + sugar
H(051), whole plant of Cassytha., RNS.
H(078) of the back, aerian part of Cassytha filiformis of Tapinanthus dodoneifolius of Secamone afzelii, RNS.
H(091) anaemia, tubercle of Cassytha filiformis, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(091) drepanocytosis, whole plant of Cassytha filiformis of Smilax kraussiana, RNS.
H(113), aerian part of Smilax kraussiana, ONS. of Cassytha filiformis, decoction (H2O), massage
H(113), whole plant of Cassytha., to dilute, to wash with black soap
H(122), aerian part of Cassytha., to pound, juice, to dilute (milk), VO. + sugar
H(122), aerian part of Cassytha., to macerate (alcohol), VO.
H(139) impotence, whole plant of Cassytha., maceration (H2O), to dilute, VO.
H(162), leaves of Waltheria indica of Cassytha filiformis, to grind, VO. + sugar
H(201) psychosis, whole plant of Strychnos innocua of Cassytha filiformis, barks stems, branch, trunk of Bombax costatum, RNS.
Region : West Africa
Country : Benin
Vernacular name : agbégbékan (Fon), agtbégbessou (Goum), gbégbé, téklémazro (Mina)
Catha edulis (Vahl) Forssk. ex Endl. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Catha edulis (Vahl) Forssk. ex Endl.
Family : Celastraceae
Reference HL 24
Author(s) : Lulekal, E., Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa, P. Van Damme
Title : Ethnomedicinal study of plants used for human ailments in Ankober District, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 9:63 ( 2013) http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/63 + Additional fil
Symptoms :
Recipes : H(013) chancroid, H(033) impotence, fresh or dried roots of Catha edulis, boil and drink the decoction when cool
Region : East Africa
Country : North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Vernacular name : chat (Amharic)
Cedrela odorata L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cedrela odorata L.
Family : Meliaceae
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(026), H(033)
Recipes : H(026) menstrual cycle, H(033) women fertility, leaves, barks infusion of Cedrella odorata, VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name : mwerezi
Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn. : 3 reference(s)
Official name : Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn.
Family : Bombacaceae
Reference HB 05
Author(s) : Bouquet, A.
Title : Féticheurs et médecines traditionnelles du Congo (Brazzaville). Mém. O.R.S.T.O.M., 36, 282 p., (1969) http://www.docstoc.com/docs/41737230/Ficheurs-et-mecines-traditionn
Symptoms : H(008), H(014), H(031), H(033), H(038), H(051), H(076), H(082), H(091), H(103), H(104), H(169), H(201)
Recipes : H(008), H(031), H(038), H(082), H(104), H(169), barks stem, branch, trunk of Ceiba pentandra, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(014) whitlow, pulp leaves of Ceiba., local application
H(033) femal, barks stem, branch, trunk of Coula edulis of Ceiba pentandra of Irvingia gabonensis of Polyalthia suaveolens of Enantia chlorantha of Ongokea gore, VO.
H(033) femal, barks stem, branch, trunk of Ceiba pentandra, expression, VO.
H(051), leaves of Ceiba., pulp, massage
H(076) vesicle, H(103) gingivitis, barks stem, branch, trunk of Ceiba pentandra, decoction (H2O), mouth wash, gargle
H(091) rachitis, anemia, barks stem, branch, trunk of Ceiba pentandra, decoction (H2O), VO. + bath
H(201) psychosis, juice leaves of Ceiba., VO.
Region : West Africa
Country : Congo (Popular republic) (Brazzaville) (ex Brazaville Congo)
Vernacular name : not communicated by the author
Reference HD 15
Author(s) : Diafouka, A. J. P.
Title : Analyse des usages des plantes médicinales dans 4 régions de Congo-Brazzaville. Thèse de doctorat, Université libre de Bruxelles, Faculté des Sciences, Laboratoire de Botanique Systématique et de Phytosociologie, 431 p., (1997)
Symptoms : H(033), H(038), H(082), H(152), H(178), H(201)
Recipes : H(033), barks of Ceiba pentandra, to pound + 1l. H2O, to filter, VO., 200 ml., 3 X / day
H(037), barks of Ceiba., decoction (1 l. H2O), VO. 100 ml., 3 X / day
H(038, 6), barks of Ceiba., decoction in du palm wine, VO. 100 ml., morning and evening
H(082), barks of Ceiba pentandra of Newbouldia laevis, leaves of Psorospermum febrifugum, decoction (2 l. H2O), VO., 3 X / day ; childs, 1 coffee spoon ; adults, 100 ml.
H(152), barks of Ceiba., decoction (H2O), VO. 200 ml., morning and evening
H(178) cardiac desease, barks of Ceiba., decoction (H2O), VO. 200 ml., 3 X / day
H(201) madness, barks of Ceiba., decoction (H2O), VO. 100 ml., 3 X / day
Region : Central Africa
Country : Congo-Brazzaville
Vernacular name : not registered
Reference HT 32
Author(s) : Traore, M.
Title : Le Recours à la Pharmacopée Traditionnelle Africaine dans le Nouveau Millénaire :<< Cas des Femmes Herboristes de Bamako >> http://www.codesria.org/Archives/ga10/Abstracts%20GA%201-5/AIDS_Traore.htm In "Grey littérature"
Symptoms : H(033), H(037)
Recipes : H(033) male sterility,H(037) cough, ONS of Ceiba pentandra, RNS.
Region : West Africa
Country : Mali
Vernacular name : bantan (Malinke)
Celtis integrifolia Lam. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Celtis integrifolia Lam.
Family : Ulmaceae
Reference HK 12
Author(s) : Kerharo, J. & J.G. Adam
Title : Plantes médicinales et toxiques des Peuls et des Toucouleurs du Sénégal. Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 11, 384 - 444 , 543 - 599, (1964)
Symptoms : H(004), H(033), H(091), H(113), H(130), H(201)
Recipes : H(004) wound H(005) œdema,H(013) abscesses, leaf powder of Celtis integrifolia , local application , VO.
H(005) œdema, leaves of Celtis integrifolia of Tapinanthus sp., decoction, VO.
H(013) abscesses, leaves of Celtis integrifolia of Strychnos spinosa, decoction, VO.
H(113) rheumatism, H(033) female infertility, H(091) fatigue, H(130) paralysis, roots powder, VO.
H(201) psychosis unspecified, roots of Combretum nigricans of Celtis integrifolia, VO.
Region : West Africa
Country : Senegal
Vernacular name : not registered
Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.
Family : Apiaceae
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, fruits of Solanum torvum, whole plant of Centella asiatica, maceration in palm wine, VO. 4 glass / Day + seeds maceration in palm wine of Aframomum letestuanum, 1 glas / Day as enema
H(033) femal infertility, leaves of Aloe buettneri of Ampelocissus pentaphylla, leaves, seeds of Jatropha curcas, whole plant of Centella asiatica, decoction in palm wine, VO., 2 glass / day during 34 days
Region : Central Africa
Country : Cameroon (Baham region)
Vernacular name : lin wou wou (Ghomala’a)
Cephalaria pungens Szabό : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cephalaria pungens Szabό
Family : Caprifoliaceae
Reference HS 45
Author(s) : Seleteng Kose, L. , A. Moteetee, S. Van Vuuren
Title : Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the Maseru district of Lesotho Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 170, 184–200, (2015)
Symptoms : H(027z), H(033), H(166)
Recipes : H(027z) complications associated with pregnancy, H(033) infertility, H(166) hiccup ; whole plan of Cephalaria pungens, RNS.
Region : South Africa
Country : Lesotho ( Maseru district)
Vernacular name : ts’oen (Sesotho)
Ceratotheca sesamoides Endl. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Ceratotheca sesamoides Endl.
Family : Pedaliaceae
Synonyms : Sesamum heudelotii Stapf
Reference HA 06
Author(s) : Adjanohoun, E., M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi , L. Dan Dicko, H. Daouda, M. Delmas, S. de Souza, M. Garba, S. Guinko, A. Kayonga, D. N'Glo, J.-L. Reynal, M. Saadou
Title : Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques et floristiques au Niger. Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 250 p., (1980) From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
Recipes : H(033) femal, ripe fruit of Ziziphus spina-christi , roots of Citrullus lamatus of Ceratotheca sesamoides, to pound, to dilute, VO. + millet porridge
Region : West Africa
Country : Niger
Vernacular name : not registered
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(033)
Recipes : H(033), whole plant of Ceratotheca sesamoides, aerian part of Momordica balsamina, barks stem, branch, trunk of Grewia bicolor, leaves and fruit of Cassia italica, stems with leaves of Cassia podocarpa, to dry, diluted powder, VO.
Region : West Africa
Country : Senegal
Vernacular name : not registered
Chassalia kolly (Schumach.) Hepper : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Chassalia kolly (Schumach.) Hepper
Family : Rubiaceae
Reference HA 54
Author(s) : Apema, R., D. Mozouloua, E. Kosh-Komba & Y. Ngoule
Title : Les plantes médicinales utilisées dans le traitement de l'hypertension artérielle par les tradipraticiens à Bangui http://www.gfmer.ch/Activites_internationales_Fr/PDF/HTA-Apema-2011.pdf
Symptoms : H(013), H(033), H(078)
Recipes : H(013) cyst, H(033) female infertility, H(078) fibroma, H(078) myoma, decoction of stems with leaves of Chassalia kolly, roots, VO.
Region : West Africa
Country : Benin (Abomey-Calavi market)
Vernacular name : djètiman (Fon)
Chenopodium ambrosioides L. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Chenopodium ambrosioides L.
Family : Chenopodiaceae
Synonyms : Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
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(026), H(033), H(199)
Recipes : H(033) femal infertility, barks of Pepperonia sp., roots of Alium cepa of Pentadiplandra brazzeana, leaves of Chenopodium ambrosoides, decoction in red wine + H2O, 1 glass / Day during 90 days; this treatment also for horns gulps, H(026) painful menstruations, H(199) sexually transmitted infections
Region : Central Africa
Country : Cameroon (Baham region)
Vernacular name : not communicated by the authors
Cissampelos mucronata A. Rich. : 4 reference(s)
Official name : Cissampelos mucronata A. Rich.
Family : Menispermaceae
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(033), H(038), H(055), H(158), H(201)
Recipes : H(033) femal, barks stem, branch, trunk of Butyrospermum paradoxum, roots of Boerhavia diffusa of Cissampelos mucronata, ripe fruit of Musa sapientum, powder, to dilute, VO. + decoction (H2O) ONS. of Uvaria chamae
H(028t) leucorrhoea, whole plant of Cissampelos mucronata of Heliotropium indicum, to grind, juice, to dilute, VO.
H(158), leaves of Cissampelos., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(158), aerian part of Cissampelos., to grind (H2O), VO. + kaolin
H(201) psychosis, roots of Cissampelos mucronata, barks of the underground part of Rauvolfia vomitora, RNS.
H(201) psychosis, leaves of Cissampelos mucronata, RNS.
Region : West Africa
Country : Benin
Vernacular name : djokodjè (Fon, Goun, Yoruba)
Reference HB 41
Author(s) : Bandeira, S. O. , F. Gaspar; F. P. Pagula
Title : Ethnobotany and Healthcare in Mozambique. Pharmaceutical Biology, Volume 39, Issue 1 Supplement 1, 70 – 73, (2001)
Symptoms : H(008), H(033), H(128x), H(139)
Recipes : H(008) diarrhoea, dysentery, cholera, H(033) sterility, H(128x) prostate, H(139) sexual incapacity, ONS of Cissampelos mucronata , RNS.
Region : East Africa
Country : Mozambique
Vernacular name : not communicated by the authors
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(001), H(005), H(008), H(026), H(027), H(033), H(068), H(100), H(104), H(109), H(118), H(122), H(135)
Recipes : H(001), leaves of Cissampelos mucronata, infusion (H2O), drops in eyes
H(005), roots of Cissampelos., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(026), roots of Cissampelos., powder, VO. + porridge
H(005), H(008), H(027), H(033) femal, H(068) bilharziosis, H(100), H(104), H(109) lumbar, H(118), H(122), H(158), roots of Cissampelos., infusion (H2O), VO.
H(135), roots of Cissampelos., powder, VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Zimbabwe
Vernacular name : not registered
Reference HW 50
Author(s) : Van Wyk, B.-E., Gericke, N.
Title : Peoples Plants : A Guide to Useful Plants of Southern Africa. Brizza Publication. Pretoria (2000)
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)
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa
Vernacular name : umbombo (Zulu), heart-leaved vine (English)
Cissampelos owariensis P. Beauv. ex DC. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Cissampelos owariensis P. Beauv. ex DC.
Family : Menispermaceae
Reference HA 02
Author(s) : Adjanohoun, E, M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi, K. Dramane, J. A. Elewude, S. O. Fadoju, Z.O. Gbile, E. Goudote, C.L. A. Johnson, A. Keita, O. Morakinyo, J. A. O. Ojewole, A. O. Olatunjia, E. A. Sofowora
Title : Contribution to ethnobotanical and floristic studies in Western Nigeria. CSTR-OUA, 420 p., (1991) From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms : H(027), H(033)
Recipes : H(027), leaves of Cissampelos owariensis, to pound, VO. + soup of fish
H(033) femal, leaves of Laportea aestuans, of Desmodium velutinum of Cissampelos owariensis, barks stems, branch, trunk of Garcinia kola, to pound, VO.
Region : West Africa
Country : Nigeria
Vernacular name : not registered
Reference HB 04
Author(s) : Bouquet, A. & M. Debray
Title : Plantes médicinales de la Côte d'Ivoire. Travaux et Documents de l'O.R.S.T.O.M., Paris, n° 32, 232 p., (1974)
Symptoms : H(005), H(008), H(026), H(027z), H(033), H(104)
Recipes : H(005) oedema, ONS. of Cissampelos owariensis, local application
H(008) + H(104) stomach and intestinal pains, H(026) dysmenorrhoea, H(027z) pregnancy disorders, H(033) femal sterility, ONS., RNS.
Region : West Africa
Country : Ivory Coast
Vernacular name : boani, laokwo, léwou (Gouro), kotékwé véréouri (Shien), pokapoké (Baoule)
Cissampelos pareira L.T : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cissampelos pareira L.T
Family : Menispermaceae
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 + Additional file
Symptoms : H(026), H(033), H(068), H(179)
Recipes : H(006) constipation (ka mara), fresh roots of Cissampelos pareira, crush boil and VO
H(008) diarrhoea (tuma), fresh or dried roots, crush and VO.
H(026) abnormal menstruation (dhukuba dhiga), fresh roots, (CBf)
H(033) impotence (dhirumalebi), dried roots of Cissampelos pareira, crush and VO.
H(068) amibiasis (dubera),fresh roots, crush boil and VO
H(137) stabbing pain (woransa), fresh or dried roots, crush boil and VO
H(179) kidney (birbirti), roots and fresh leaves, crush and VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Southeastern Ethiopia (Mana Angetu District)
Vernacular name : baltoke (Afaan Oromo)
Cissus adenocaulis Steud. ex A. Rich. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cissus adenocaulis Steud. ex A. Rich.
Family : Vitaceae
Reference HS 12d
Author(s) : Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
Title : Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. IV.Plants of the families Passifloraceae - Zygophyllaceae. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 38, pp. 1 - 29, (1993)
Symptoms : H(026), H(033)
Recipes : H(026), dysmenorrhoea, a piece of 15 cml of fresh root, boiled + 2 glasses H2O, VO., 2 glasses / day for 1 to 3 days
H(033) femal, 1 kgr of fresh roots without bark, powdered, boiled + 2 glasses H2O, VO. 1 cup daily during 7 days
H(033) femal, fresh or dried roots are crushed or powdered and mixed cold H2O, VO. 2 cups daily for 3 days
Region : East Africa
Country : Somalia
Vernacular name : carmo co'ley, carmo lo'loy
Cissus aralioides (Baker) Planch. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cissus aralioides (Baker) Planch.
Family : Vitaceae
Reference HT 37
Author(s) : Tchacondo, T., S. D. Karou, K. Batawila, A. Agban, K. Ouro-Bang’na, K. T. Anani, M.Gbeassor, C. de Souza
Title : Herbal remedies and their adverse effects in Tem tribe traditional medicine in Togo. African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 8(1):pp.45-60 (2011) http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc11008
Symptoms : H(033), H(139)
Recipes : H(033) female infertility, H(139) female sexual disorders, decoction of stem powder of Lannea kerstingii, roots powder of Cissus aralioides of Xeroderris stuhlmannii , VO. (could cause adverse effects as; polyuria, vomiting, general weakness)
Region : West Africa
Country : Togo
Vernacular name : bodi (Tem)
Cissus populnea Guill. & Perr. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cissus populnea Guill. & Perr.
Family : Vitaceae
Reference HA 02
Author(s) : Adjanohoun, E, M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi, K. Dramane, J. A. Elewude, S. O. Fadoju, Z.O. Gbile, E. Goudote, C.L. A. Johnson, A. Keita, O. Morakinyo, J. A. O. Ojewole, A. O. Olatunjia, E. A. Sofowora
Title : Contribution to ethnobotanical and floristic studies in Western Nigeria. CSTR-OUA, 420 p., (1991) From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms : H(033), H(127), H(139)
Recipes : H(033) femal, leaves of Cissus populnea, to pound, juice, VO.
H(127), roots of Cissus., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(139), roots of Cissus., extraction (H2O), VO.
Region : West Africa
Country : Nigeria
Vernacular name : not registered
Cissus quadrangularis L. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Cissus quadrangularis L.
Family : Vitaceae
Synonyms : Vitis quadrangularis (L.) Wall. ex Wight & Arn.
Reference HS 14
Author(s) : Salase, L.
Title : Note sommaire sur deux plantes médico-magiques du Nord-Cameroun (région de la Bénoué). Notes Africaines, 23, 3 - 4, (1944)
Symptoms : H(002), H(004), H(022), H(033), H(139)
Recipes : H(002), stem, decoction (H2O), RNS.
H(004), plant on wound
H(022), ONS., RNS.
H(033), cooked plant, VO.
H(139), stem infusion in millet beer, RNS.
Region : West Africa
Country : Cameroon (Benoue region)
Vernacular name : tsembal (Peul), djebto (Fali-Namchi), dorogu (Fali-Tenguelin), hale(Bata-bénoué, Bata-Ndjaï), alei (Bata-Ndeve)
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(013), H(033), H(051), H(091), H(100)
Recipes : H(033) femal infertility, decoction in H2O of stem of Cissus quadrangularis, VO., 1glass / Day + decoction in H2O of leaves of Aoe buettneri, 2 glass / Day, enema, during 90 days others illnesses treated by this recipe : horns gulps, H(100) gonorrhea, H(100) chlamydia
H(033) femal infertility, decoction in H2O of stem of Cissus quadrangularis of Euphorbia tirucalli, leaves of Smilax anceps VO., decoction in H2O , VO. 3 glass / Day, during 90 days others illnesses treated by this recipe : H(100) gonorrhea, H(100) syphilis, H(091) drepanocytosis,H(013) boils, H(051) paludism
H(033) femal infertility, stems of Cissus quadrangularis, leaves of Hibiscus noldeae of Eremomastax speciosa, leaves, stems of Brillantaisia lancifolia, maceration in H2O, VO, 1 glas / day, treatement during 60 days
H(033) femal infertility, stems of Cissus quadrangularis, leaves of Hibiscus noldeae of Eremomastax speciosa, leaves, stems of Brillantaisia lancifolia, maceration in H2O, VO, 1 glas / day, treatement during 60 days
Region : Central Africa
Country : Cameroon (Baham region)
Vernacular name : 4 cotés (Ghomala’a)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsumara & Makai : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsumara & Makai
Family : Cucurbitaceae
Synonyms : Citrullus vulgaris Eckl. & Zeyh. , Colocynthis citrullus (L.) Kuntze
Reference HA 06
Author(s) : Adjanohoun, E., M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi , L. Dan Dicko, H. Daouda, M. Delmas, S. de Souza, M. Garba, S. Guinko, A. Kayonga, D. N'Glo, J.-L. Reynal, M. Saadou
Title : Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques et floristiques au Niger. Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 250 p., (1980) From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) femal, ripe fruit of Ziziphus spina-christi , roots of Citrullus lamatus of Ceratotheca sesamoides, to pound, to dilute, VO. + millet porridge
Region : West Africa
Country : Niger
Vernacular name : not registered
Citrus ×aurantium L. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Citrus ×aurantium L.
Family : Rutaceae
Synonyms : Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck , Citrus paradisi Macfad
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(033), H(077), H(126), H(158), H(168)
Recipes : H(033) sterility, bulb Allium cepa, rape fruits Xylopia aethiopica , Citrus aurantium , scraped root Strophanthus hibiscus, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(077) nausea, rapecfruit , VO. + magnetit
H(126), ONS. of Cassia occidentalis, aerian part of Citrus aurantifolia, ONS. Citrus aurantium, ONS. Ocimum canum, RNS.
H(126) icterus, ONS., RNS.
H(158) metrorrage, crushed leaves, filtred, VO. +wash
H(168), decoction (H2O) of leaves of Cassia occidentalis, roots of Citrus aurantium, VO.
Region : West Africa
Country : Benin
Vernacular name : oranger amer
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(006), H(014), H(026), H(031), H(033), H(037), H(038), H(051), H(082), H(091), H(099), H(103), H(107), H(108), H(113), H(135), H(139), H(151), H(155), H(157), H(189), H(191)
Recipes : H(006) constipation, H(113) clean the kidney, H(191) blood purification, nuts decoction of Persea americana of fruits of Solanum torvum, of leaves of Carica papaya of fruits of Citrus sinensis + honey, at rest during 4 days, VO.
H(006), constipation, fruit juice of Carica papaya and 10 fruits of Citrus sinensis + 1 glass of honey, VO. on an empty stomach
H(014) itch, ashes of leaves of Eucalyptus globulus + juice of 5 fruits of Citrus sinensis and 5 bulbs of Allium sativum + 1 l. of honey, VO. et local application
H(026) dysmenorrhea, H(033) sterility, H(038) blocked fallopian, 5 L of decoction from 10 fruits of Daucus carota, 10 tubers of Solanum tuberosum and 5 rape fruits of Citrus sinensis., filter and for each glass of solution add 1 soup spoon of green clay et 3 soup spoons of honey. VO. 2 glass / j during at least 1 month
H(031) intercostal neuralgia, H(157) convulsion, leaves pastry of Citrus sinensis of the whole plant of Cymbopogon citratus + honey and palm oil of Elaeis guineensis, coat neck and head 3 X / day
H(037) bronchitis, H(108) flu, decoction equally of leaves of Cymbopogon citratus of Mangifera indica of fruits of Citrus sinensis of leaves and barks of Eucalyptus globulus + honey, massaging the breast + VO 2 teaspoons 3 x / day
H(037) bronchitis, H(051) fever, H(091) generalized fatigue, decoction one part of rhizomes of Zingiber officinale of leaves of Citrus sinensis of leaves et roots of Eucalyptus globulus, whole plant of Cymbopogon citratus + 1 l. of honey, filter. VO. 1 glass 3 x / day during 2 weeks
H(037) cough, H(082) asthma, H(108) sinusitis, réduire en pâte 10 tubers of Solanum tuberosum, 6 carots of Daucus carota + juice of 5 fruits of Citrus sinensis + 1 spoon of green clay, filter+ 1 l. of honey. VO. At will
H(037) lungs diseases, H(151) hypertension, 1, 5 l. fruits decoction of Citrus sinensis, bulb of Allium sativum, rhizomes of Zingiber officinale, leaves of Cymbopogon citratus + 1/2l. of honey, VO. 1/2 glass / day
H(037) dry cough, pneumonia, H(108) cold, one handfull of rhizomes of Zingiber officinale, 5 fruits of Citrus sinensis, crush the whole and mix with 1 l. of decoction of Cymbopogon citratus et 1/2 l of honey. VO. 2 soup spoons 3 X / day until healing
H(051) paludism, H(107) typhoid, decoction of leaves of Carica papaya, Musa paradisaca of Eucalyptus globulus of Cymbopogon citratus of Citrus sinensis + sugar + honey, VO during the crisis
H(082) respiratory conduct, infusion of leaves of Thymus vulgaris of 1fruits of Citrus sinensis + honey. VO. 4 to 5 cups / day
H(099) nervous diseases, H(151) hypertension, infusion of dry leaves of Globimetula braunii of Citrus sinensis in 1l H2O, filter and combine the juice of 5 lemons and 1/2 l. of honey. VO. 1 cup. Every morning at breakfast
H(103) caries , decoction of 10 fruits of Citrus sinensis of 500 gr of barks of Dacryodes edulis + honey. Brushing teeth 3 X / day
H(108) cold, decoction in 1 l H2O of 2 handfuls of leaves and 10 fruits of Citrus sinensis + 2 glass of honey. VO. At will
H(113) muscle cramps, juice of fruit of 2 Citrus sinensis + 1 soup spoon of powder of eggshells + 1 glass of honey, VO. 2 X / day
H(135) halitosis, dough of seeds of Aframomum melegueta, bulbs of Alium sativum, fruit of Citrus sinensis + honey. To garle in the morning and evening
H(139) weak erection, concoction of leaves of Aloe babatiensis of Capsicum frutescens of Citrus sinensis of Cymbopogon citratus of stone of Persea americana of fruit of Daucus carota + H2O + honey, filter and fermentation during 1 week.. VO 1 glass / day during 3 weeks
H(155) tonsilitis, 1 litre of decoction of fruit of Citrus sinensis, barks of Dacryodes edulis, in 1/2 glass of the decoction add 3 soup spoons of honey, VO 2 teaspoons / day
H(189) acute alcoholism, decoction in 1 ml. H2O of 4 fruits of Citrus decumana and Citrus sinensis + 1 l of honey, VO. 1/2 glass 3 X / day during months
Region : Central Africa
Country : Cameroon
Vernacular name : not communicated by the authors
Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle
Family : Rutaceae
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(005), H(006), H(033), H(038), H(046), H(051), H(055), H(091), H(099), H(099), H(122), H(126), H(130), H(157)
Recipes : H(005), roots of Carica papaya of Fagara zanthoxyloides, ripe fruit of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction, VO. + enema
H(005), roots of Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides, ripe fruit of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction (H2O), VO. +enema
H(033) femal, ripe fruit of Citrus., juice, faire bouillir with du iron, VO.
H(038), roots of Anthocleista djalonensis, ripe fruit of Citrus aurantiifolia, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(046) measles, barks stem, branch, trunk of Burkea africana, ripe fruit of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(051), leaves of Gomphrena celosioides, leaves, ripe fruit of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(091) anemia, ripe fruit of Citrus aurantifolia, juice heated with iron + K, VO.
H(099) + H(055) + H(006), roots of Calliandra portoricensis, ripe fruit of Citrus aurantiifolia, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(099), barks stem, branch, trunk of Kigelia africana, stem with leaves of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(122), ripe fruit of Citrus., juice heated with iron + K, VO.
H(126), roots of Cassia siamea, ripe fruit of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(126), stem with leaves of Gomphrena celosioides, ripe fruit of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(126), stems without leaves of Sorghum bicolor, ripe fruit of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(130), ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, stem with leaves of Citrus aurantifolia, to carbonize, to grind, scarifications
H(157), roots of Spondias mombin, ripe fruit of Citrus aurantifolia, to carbonize, powder, VO. + scarifications
Region : West Africa
Country : Togo
Vernacular name : mutivuyu (Akposso), citronnier (French)
Reference HI 10
Author(s) : Idu, M., B. C. Ndukwu
Title : Studies of Plants Used in Ethnomedicine in Ethiope Concil Area of Delta State, Nigeria Research Journal of Botany 1 (1) : 30 -43 (2006) http://scialert.net/qredirect.php?doi=rjb.2006.30.43&linkid=pdf
Symptoms : H(033), H(201)
Recipes : H(033) impotens in men. Ten to twelve lime (Citrus aurantiifolia)s is sliced and put inside a bottle, local gin is added and a cupful of the mixture taken twice daily for 1 week.
H(201) seven leaves of the lime are boiled together with native palm kernel cream used in bathing to remove hatred.
Region : West Africa
Country : Nigeria (Area of Delta State)
Vernacular name : lime (local english) , evwe (local dialect)
Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f.
Family : Rutaceae
Synonyms : Citrus limonum Risso
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(006), H(033), H(037), H(104), H(106), H(118), H(151)
Recipes : H(006), leaves of Erythrina senegalensis, barks of the underground part of Uraria picta, ripe fruit of Xylopia aethiopica of Citrus limon, decoction (H2O), VO., not for pregnant women
H(006), roots of Holarrhena floribunda of Strophanthus hispidus, ripe fruit of Citrus limon, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(033) femal, roots of Cassia sieberiana, ripe fruit of Citrus limon, decoction (H2O), to filter, VO.
H(037), H(118) rhino-pharingitis, leaves of Ocimum gratissimum, epicarpe of Citrus limon, decoction (H2O), VO. + sugar
H(104), stem with leaves of Securinega virosa, , rhizome of Zingiber officinale, almond of Monodora myristica, ripe fruit of Xylopia aethiopica of Citrus limon, seeds of Piper nigrum, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(106) tabagisme, roots of Parquetina nigrescens, ripe fruit of Citrus limon, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(151), roots of Newbouldia laevis, leaves of Crateva religiosa, ripe fruit of Citrus limon, stem with leaves of Phyllanthus amarus, whole plant of Acanthospermum hispidum, maceration, VO.
Region : West Africa
Country : Togo
Vernacular name : not registered
Reference HF 04
Author(s) : Focho, D. A., M. C Newu, M. G Anjah, F. A Nwana, F. B Ambo
Title : Ethnobotanical survey of trees in Fundong, Northwest Region, Cameroon Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 2009, 5:17 (doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-17) + Additional file 1
Symptoms : H(033), H(037), H(075), H(057)
Recipes : H(033) impotence, H(057) goiter, maceration of leaves, VO.
H(037) cough, H(075) loss of appetite, juice from ripe fruit of Citrus limon, VO.
Region : Central Africa
Country : Cameroon (Fundong, Northwest Region)
Vernacular name : grape (Fundong)
Clausena anisata (Willd.) Hook. f. ex Benth. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Clausena anisata (Willd.) Hook. f. ex Benth.
Family : Rutaceae
Reference HH 1k
Author(s) : Harjula, R.
Title : Mirau and his practice.A study of the ethnomedicinal repertoire of a tanzanian herbalist. Institut for cultural research, University of Turku, Finland, 224 p., (1980)TRI-MED BOOKS LTD: LONDON Registered Office: 5 Tudor Cottage, Lovers Walk, Finchley, London, N3 1JH
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(179), kidney pains (mavavio ya fio), the root is boiled, and the solution drunk.
Region : East Africa
Country : Tanzania
Vernacular name : isunukui
Cleistopholis patens (Benth.) Engl. & Diels : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cleistopholis patens (Benth.) Engl. & Diels
Family : Annonaceae
Reference HA 54
Author(s) : Apema, R., D. Mozouloua, E. Kosh-Komba & Y. Ngoule
Title : Les plantes médicinales utilisées dans le traitement de l'hypertension artérielle par les tradipraticiens à Bangui http://www.gfmer.ch/Activites_internationales_Fr/PDF/HTA-Apema-2011.pdf
Symptoms : H(013), H(033), H(078)
Recipes : H(013, r) cyst, H(033) female infertility, H(078) fibroma, H(078) myoma, bark decoction of Cleistopholis patens, VO.
Region : West Africa
Country : Benin (Abomey-Calavi market)
Vernacular name : hussokugoto (Fon)
Clematopsis scabiosifolia (DC.) Hutch. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Clematopsis scabiosifolia (DC.) Hutch.
Family : Ranunculaceae
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(018), H(033), H(037), H(103), H(113), H(201)
Recipes : H(018), roots of Clematopsis scabiosifolia, powder, to inhale
H(033) femal + H(091), roots of Clematopsis, infusion (H2O), VO.
H(037), roots of Clematopsis., to dry, fumigation
H(103), leaves of Clematopsis., local application
H(113) rheumatism, roots of Clematopsis., local application, scarifications
H(201), roots of Clematopsis., to dry, fumigation
Region : East Africa
Country : Zimbabwe
Vernacular name : not registered
Clerodendrum myricoides (Hochst.) R. Br. ex Vatke : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Clerodendrum myricoides (Hochst.) R. Br. ex Vatke
Family : Labiatae
Reference HO 11
Author(s) : Otieno, J. N., K. M. M. Hosea, H. V. Lyaruu & R. L. A. Mahunnah.
Title : Multi-Plant or Single-Plant extracts, whichs is the most effective for local healing in Tanzania? African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines Volume 5 (2): 165 - 172, (2008)
Symptoms : H(033), H(199)
Recipes : H(033) infertile women, principaly roots extracts of Harrisonia abyssinica, Clerodendrum mrycoides., Rhoicissus revoillii, RNS.
H(199) opportunistic infections (HIV), principaly roots extracts of Mangifera indica, Carissa edulis, Euclea natalensis, Psidium guajava, Penisetum purpureum, Cymbopogon citratus, Punica granatum, Musa sp , Kedrostis foetidissima, Withania somnifera, Acacia robusta, Eucalyptus sp , Ximenia caffra, Clerodendrum mrycoides, Dichrostachys cinerea, RNS.
Region : East Africa
Country : Tanzania (people in Lake Victoria basin)
Vernacular name : not communicated by the authors
Clerodendrum sp. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Clerodendrum sp.
Family : Labiatae
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(027), H(033), H(034)
Recipes : H(027) miscarriage, decoction of the root of Diospyros gabunensis of Strychnos samba, Alchornea cordifolia, Oxyanthus unilocularis, Hallea stipulosa, Dewevrea bilabiata and Clerodendrum sp. as cooking liquid for the patient's food
H(027) miscarriage, macerated leaves of Diospyros gabunensis of Strychnos samba, Alchornea cordifolia, Oxyanthus unilocularis, Hallea stipulosa, Dewevrea bilabiata and Clerodendrum sp. bath
H(033) female infertility, decoction of the root of Alchornea floribunda and of Clerodendrum sp. as cooking liquid for the patient's food
H(034) cardiovascular disorder, expressed juice of the fresh root of Vitex ferruginea of Clerodendrum sp. and of Trachyphrynium sp. associated to trunk bark of Ficus mucuso for ocular instillation and nasal or : decoction of the fresh roots of Vitex ferruginea of Clerodendrum sp. and of Trachyphrynium sp. associated to trunk bark of Ficus mucuso as cooking liquid for the patient's food and drink
Region : Central Africa
Country : Congo (Democratic republic) (Bwamanda (Bosempwanga), Gemena (Bobiengele), Tandala (Ngumu))
Vernacular name : not communicated by the authors
Clivia miniata (Lindl.) Regel. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Clivia miniata (Lindl.) Regel.
Family : Amaryllidaceae
Reference HS 32
Author(s) : Steenkamp, V.
Title : Traditional herbal remedies used by South African women for gynaecological complaints Journal of Ethnopharmacology 86, 97–108, (2003)
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) infertility, bulb of Clivia miniata, RNS. (registered from Broster, J., 1982. Amagqirha. Via Africa, Cape Town.)
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa
Vernacular name : umayime (Zulu), orange lily (English)
Clorophytum comosum (Thumb.) Jacq. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Clorophytum comosum (Thumb.) Jacq.
Family : Anthericaceae
Reference HT 28
Author(s) : Tabuti, J.R.S., K.A. Lye, S.S. Dhillion
Title : Traditional herbal drugs of Bulamogi, Uganda: plants, use and administration. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 88, pp. 19-44 (2003) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874103001612
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) sterility, decoction of tubers of Clorophytum comosum, VO.
H(201) crop yied, tubercles of Clorophytum. planted at garden corners
H(201) to protect de garden, tubercles of Clorophytum. planted at garden corners
Region : East Africa
Country : Uganda, Bulamogi country
Vernacular name : nalwebe
Clutia abyssinica Jaub. & Spach. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Clutia abyssinica Jaub. & Spach.
Family : Euphorbiaceae
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(006), H(033), H(104), H(139)
Recipes : H(006) child, roots of Clutia abyssinica, decoction, VO.
H(033) female, roots of Clutia abyssinica, Rhamnus staddo, decoction, VO.
H(104), H(139), roots of Clutia., decoction, VO.
Region : East Africa
Country : Kenya (Marakwet)
Vernacular name : not registered
Cnestis ferruginea DC. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cnestis ferruginea DC.
Family : Connaraceae
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(012), H(033), H(037), H(094), H(077), H(094), H(118)
Recipes : H(012) fracture pounded leaves softened poultice
H(033) sterility, decoction of the root of Cnestis ferruginea of Manniophyton fulvum and Sarcocephalus latifolius, VO.
H(037) cough, decoction of leaves , VO. 3 à 4 tablespoons per day.
H(077) antivomitif, roots decoction 2 times daily. as cooking liquid of porridge of maize
H(094) piles, pounded leaves of Cnestis ferruginea and those of Myrianthus arboreus.by local application
H(094) piles, roots decoction VO. 1 glass 3 times per day.
H(118) angina, lotion à palm oil with ashes of the stem of Cnestis ferruginea associated with fruits of Solanum sp.in friction
Region : Central Africa
Country : Congo (Democratic republic) (City of Bosobolo, Bosobolo (Bili)
Vernacular name : ndakabilindi, yelegbe (Ngwaka), bizi, ngalegula (Mono), liboki (Ngombe), molinga (Likoka)
Coccinia barteri (Hook. f.) Keay : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Coccinia barteri (Hook. f.) Keay
Family : Cucurbitaceae
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, leaves of Justicia insularis of Paulinia pinnata, leaves, stems of Coccinia barteri, infusion in H2O, 2 glass / Day, VO. , during 30 days
Region : Central Africa
Country : Cameroon (Baham region)
Vernacular name : boutah (Ghomala’a)
Cola acuminata (P. Beauv.) Schott & Endl. : 2 reference(s)
Official name : Cola acuminata (P. Beauv.) Schott & Endl.
Family : Sterculiaceae
Synonyms : Sterculia acuminata P. Beauv.
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(007), H(013), H(033), H(126), H(130), H(182)
Recipes : H(013) skin eruption, leaves of Securinega virosa, seeds of Cola acuminata, RNS.
H(033) sterility, bulb Allium cepa, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta of Cola acuminata, barks stem, tronc, ramH2O Kigelia africana , decoction (H2O), VO.
H(033) female, barks stem, branch, trunk of Dialium guineense, ONS. of Cola acuminata, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, seeds of Garcinia kola, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(033) female, barks stem, branch, trunk of Kigelia africana, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta of Cola acuminata, bulb of Allium cepa, decoction (H2O), VO. + alcohol
H(126), H(007), stems with leaves of Ficus capensis, leaves of Elaeis guineensis, seeds of Cola acuminata of Garcinia kola, RNS.
H(130), whole plant of Euphorbia kamerunica, seeds of Garcinia kola, seeds of Cola acuminata, ripe fruit of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(182), leaves of Phyllanthus amarus, seeds of Cola acuminata, RNS.
Region : West Africa
Country : Benin
Vernacular name : gbahundja, golo (Fon, Goun), goro (Watchi), obi, gbawundja (Yoruba)
Reference HA 54
Author(s) : Apema, R., D. Mozouloua, E. Kosh-Komba & Y. Ngoule
Title : Les plantes médicinales utilisées dans le traitement de l'hypertension artérielle par les tradipraticiens à Bangui http://www.gfmer.ch/Activites_internationales_Fr/PDF/HTA-Apema-2011.pdf
Symptoms : H(033), H(046), H(151)
Recipes : H(033, f) female infertility, H(046) measles, H(151) hypertension, decoction of seeds and roots of Cola acuminata, VO.
Region : West Africa
Country : Benin (Abomey-Calavi market)
Vernacular name : vi (Fon)
Cola diversifolia De Wild. & T.Durand : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Cola diversifolia De Wild. & T.Durand
Family : Sterculiaceae
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(027), H(033), H(068)
Recipes : H(027) threats of abortion, decoction of trunk bark : 3 doses (+/_ 1/4 liter) per day (at dawn).
H(033) sterility, maceration of trunk bark of Cola diversifolia of Musanga cecropioides , enema 3 doses (+/_ 1/4 liter) en une seule prise - or decoction of trunk bark : 3 doses (+/_ 1/4 liter) per day.
H(068) amoebiasis, decoction of trunk bark enema 3 doses (+/_ 1/4 liter) 2 times per week
Region : Central Africa
Country : Congo (Democratic republic) (City of Karawa, of Bosobolo, Gemena (Banga Kungu))
Vernacular name : mako (Ngwaka), moko (Mbanza), gole, likasu (Lingala), makazu (Kikongo)
Coleus barbatus (Andrews) Benth. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Coleus barbatus (Andrews) Benth.
Family : Lamiaceae
Reference HH 06b
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. II. Plants of the families Dilleniaceae - Opiliaceae. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 9, pp. 105 - 128 (1983)
Symptoms : H(005), H(022), H(033), H(104), H(113)
Recipes : H(005) face, swellings on the face are moped with boiled leaves of Satureja punctata, Momordica calantha (fuiza) , Coleus barbatus, Myrica salicifolia, Clutia abyssinica
Region : East Africa
Country : Tanzania
Vernacular name : mzugh'va (Vuga) (Lushoto district, Handeni district)
Combretum collinum Fresen. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Combretum collinum Fresen.
Family : Combretaceae
Synonyms : Combretum hypopilinum Diels
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(020), H(033), H(051), H(126), H(180)
Recipes : H(020), barks of the underground part of Combretum hypopilinum, RNS.
H(033) femal, roots of Combretum hypopilinum, maceration (H2O), VO.
H(051) paludism, stem with leaves of Detarium microcarpum of Combretum hypopilinum, ripe fruit of Xylopia aethiopica, RNS.
H(051), roots of Ostryoderris stuhlmannii, roots of Parinari curatellifolia of Combretum hypopilinum of Stereospermum kunthianum, ripe fruit of Xylopia aethiopica, RNS.
H(126), bulb of Allium cepa, ripe fruit of Piper nigrum, roots of Combretum hypopilinum, RNS.
H(180), barks of the underground part of Combretum hypopilinum, ripe fruit of Xylopia aethiopica, powder, to dilute, VO. + sauce
Region : West Africa
Country : Benin
Vernacular name : bouwangossa (Bariba), sounon bogrou (Boussa), bangoubokou soun haro (Peuhl)
Combretum erythrophyllum (Burch.) Sond. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Combretum erythrophyllum (Burch.) Sond.
Family : Combretaceae
Reference HM 58
Author(s) : Mabogo, D.E.N.
Title : The ethnobotany of the Vhavenda. MSc Thesis, University of Pretoria. (1990) appendix from the Thesis
Symptoms : H(033)
Recipes : H(033) infertility, maintainance of pregnancy, barks of Combretum erythrophyllum, RNS.
Region : South Africa
Country : South Africa (Venda country)
Vernacular name : muvuvhu (Venda)
Combretum glutinosum Perr. ex DC. : 1 reference(s)
Official name : Combretum glutinosum Perr. ex DC.
Family : Combretaceae
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(004), H(005), H(007), H(013), H(015x), H(033), H(037), H(051), H(068), H(075), H(091), H(099), H(102), H(104), H(126), H(139), H(156), H(170), H(173), H(179), H(201)
Recipes : H(004),H(013) ulcer, unripe fruit of Combretum glutinosum, to dry, to pound, local application
H(005), H(126), roots of Acacia sieberiana, ONS. of Combretum glutinosum of Tinospora bakis of Bauhinia rufescens, VO.
H(005), H(015x), H(170), H(099) beriberi, stem with leaves of Combretum glutinosum, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(005), H(051) bilious fever, H(126), H(179) lithiase, leaves of Combretum., VO.
H(015x), H(102) cholagogue, leaves of Combretum., VO.
H(033) stérilité, 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(037), H(156), stem with leaves of Tapinanthus bangwensis, roots of Combretum glutinosum, seeds teguments of Arachis hypogea, to dry, to pound, decoction (H2O) , VO. + sugar
H(037) bronchitis, leaves of Guiera senegalensis of Combretum glutinosum of Salvadora persica, to dry, powder, to dilute (H2O), VO.
H(037), seeds of Sorghum sp., whole plant of Tapinanthus bangwensis, barks stem, branch, trunk of Combretum glutinosum, powder, VO.
H(037) cough, bronchitis, H(051) paludism, H(075), H(091) anemia, leaves of Combretum., VO.
H(037) bronchitis illness, summit with flowers of Cymbopogon giganteus of Lippia adoensis, leaves of Ximenia americana of Combretum glutinosum of Terminalia macroptera of Guiera senegalensis, leaves and roots of Annona senegalensis, leaves of Ocimum basilicum, leaves, barks stem, branch, trunk of Sida rhombifolia, barks stem, branch, trunk of Acacia albida, to dry, powder, decoction (H2O) , VO. + bath
H(037) bronchitis, summit with flowers of Cymbopogon giganteus of Lippia adoensis, leaves of Ximenia americana of Combretum glutinosum of Terminalia macroptera of Guiera senegalensis, leaves and roots of Annona senegalensis, leaves of Ocimum basilicum, leaves, barks stem, branch, trunk of Sida rhombifolia, barks stem, branch, trunk of Acacia albida, to dry, powder, decoction (H2O) , VO. + bath
H(051) + H(102) bilious fever, roots, leaves of Securidaca longipedunculata, ONS. of Combretum glutinosum, decoction (H2O), VO., local application
H(051) + H(102) bilious fever, ONS. of Gardenia triacantha of Combretum glutinosum of Acanthospermum hispidum, VO.
H(068) bilharziosis, leaves of Combretum glutinosum, roots of Borreria verticillata, stem with leaves of Securinega virosa, decoction (H2O), VO. + to cook the meal in the maceration
H(099) epilepsy, H(201) psychosis, ONS of Combretum glutinosum of Balanites aegyptiaca of Tamarindus indica, RNS.
H(104), leaves of Boscia senegalensis of Cadaba farinosa of Maerua angolensis of Guiera senegalensis of Combretum glutinosum, to dry, powder, to dilute in milk, VO.
H(126), seeds of Gossypium sp., leaves of Combretum glutinosum, pulp fruit of Tamarindus indica, VO.
H(126), ONS. of Acanthospermum hispidum of Combretum glutinosum of Gardenia triacantha, RNS.
H(126), tuber of Cochlospermum tinctorium, ONS of Combretum glutinosum, VO.
H(126), H(007), rhizome of Dioscorea praehensilis, leaves of Securidaca longipedunculata, leaves , roots of Combretum glutinosum, to cook, VO.
H(126), H(005), roots Acacia sieberiana, ONS. of Combretum glutinosum of Tinospora bakis of Bauhinia rufescens, VO.
H(126), H(051