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Description :
contraceptive
39 plants found in 21 reference(s) :
Abrus precatorius L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HB 45
Author(s) :
Bablola, K., A.
Title :
An Examination of the Usage of Herbal Contraceptives and Abortifacients in Lagos State, Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 140-46. 2009
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/contra.htm
Symptoms :
H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112x) contraceptive, grind seeds of Abrus precatorius into powder. A single dose acts as a long acting contraceptive lasting up to three menstral cycles.
H(112x) contraceptive, wash whole plant of Abrus precatorius and boil in water obtained from fermented milled fruits of Zea mays. Take in small glass cup three times daily before intercourse. To restore fertility, stop taking the preparation
H(112x) contraceptive, wash whole plant of Abrus precatorius and boil in water obtained from fermented milled fruits of Zea mays. Take in small glass cup three times daily before intercourse. To restore fertility, stop taking the preparation
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Lagos State)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Acacia ehrenbergiana Hayne :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia ehrenbergiana Hayne
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference E3 Nord
Author(s) :
El-Rhaffari L., A. Zaid
Title :
Pratique de la phytothérapie dans le sud-est du Maroc (Tafilalet). Un savoir empirique pour une pharmacopée rénovée.
From the sources of knowledge to the medicines of the future
Actes du 4ème Congrès européen d'ethnopharmacologie , 11 - 13 mai 2000, Metz (France), pp.293 - 317
Edition IRD (Institut de Recherche pour le Développement), Paris, 2002
Symptoms :
H(008), H(058), H(103), H(112x), H(113), H(171)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, H(112x) contraceptive, seeds of Acacia ehrenbergiana in decoction, VO. .
H(058) obesity, H(171) diabetes, fruits in decoction, VO. .
H(103) toothaches, seeds + flowers in decoction, mouthwash
H(113) rheumatoid arthritis, leaves + seeds decoction, VO.
H(058) obesity, H(171) diabetes, fruits in decoction, VO. .
H(103) toothaches, seeds + flowers in decoction, mouthwash
H(113) rheumatoid arthritis, leaves + seeds decoction, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Morocco (southeastern) (Tafilalet)
Vernacular name :
tifizzet
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HB 45
Author(s) :
Bablola, K., A.
Title :
An Examination of the Usage of Herbal Contraceptives and Abortifacients in Lagos State, Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 140-46. 2009
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/contra.htm
Symptoms :
H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112x) contraceptive, soak fruits of Xylopia aethiopica, seeds of Aframomum melegueta and leaf Sorghum bicolor. In amixture of hot drink and juice of Citrus limon. Take in glass cup morning and night. To restore fertility, stop taking the drink.
H(112x) contraceptive, burn the leaves of Macrosphyra longistyla together with Aframomum melegueta and use the powder to cover incisions round the wrist. To restore fertility, mix the powder with pap daily until conception
H(112x) contraceptive, burn the leaves of Macrosphyra longistyla together with Aframomum melegueta and use the powder to cover incisions round the wrist. To restore fertility, mix the powder with pap daily until conception
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Lagos State)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Anthocleista vogelii Planch. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Anthocleista vogelii Planch.
Family :
Gentianaceae
Reference HB 45
Author(s) :
Bablola, K., A.
Title :
An Examination of the Usage of Herbal Contraceptives and Abortifacients in Lagos State, Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 140-46. 2009
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/contra.htm
Symptoms :
H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112x) contraceptive, cut roots of Cassia alata, Citrus medica, and Anthocleista vogelii and boil with water obtained from fermented milled fruits of Zea mays for about one hour. Take the juice in small glass cup twice daily. To restore fertility, stop taking the drink.
H(112x) contraceptive, wash roots of Curculigo pilosa and Anthocleista vogelii, bulb of Chysoptiyllum albolumI and peel the fruit of Colocynthis citrullus, add little quantities of complex salt (potash) and soak them in a bottle of gin for three days. The preparation is taken every time it is needed. To restore fertility, stop usage whenever conception is desired.
H(112x) contraceptive, wash roots of Curculigo pilosa and Anthocleista vogelii, bulb of Chysoptiyllum albolumI and peel the fruit of Colocynthis citrullus, add little quantities of complex salt (potash) and soak them in a bottle of gin for three days. The preparation is taken every time it is needed. To restore fertility, stop usage whenever conception is desired.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Lagos State, Nigeria
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Carica papaya L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Carica papaya L.
Family :
Caricaceae
Reference HB 45
Author(s) :
Bablola, K., A.
Title :
An Examination of the Usage of Herbal Contraceptives and Abortifacients in Lagos State, Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 140-46. 2009
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/contra.htm
Symptoms :
H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112x) contraceptive, peel the bark of male Carica papaya root downwards and add sizeable fruits Xylopia aethiopica, little oil of Elais guineensis and cook with cat fish. Then eat. To restore fertility, carry out the above but with female Carica papaya
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Lagos State)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Cassia alata L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia alata L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Senna alata (L.) Roxb.
Reference HB 45
Author(s) :
Bablola, K., A.
Title :
An Examination of the Usage of Herbal Contraceptives and Abortifacients in Lagos State, Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 140-46. 2009
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/contra.htm
Symptoms :
H(112), H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112), abortifacient, cook leaf of Cassia alata, root of Curculigo pilosa and fruit of Colocynthis citrullus in water obtained from fermented milled fruits of Zea mays for 45 minutes. Take in small glass cup thrice daily.
H(112x) contraceptive, cut roots of Cassia alata, Citrus medica, and Anthocleista vogelii and boil with water obtained from fermented milled fruits of Zea mays for about one hour. Take the juice in small glass cup twice daily. To restore fertility, stop taking the drink.
H(112x) contraceptive, cut roots of Cassia alata, Citrus medica, and Anthocleista vogelii and boil with water obtained from fermented milled fruits of Zea mays for about one hour. Take the juice in small glass cup twice daily. To restore fertility, stop taking the drink.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Lagos State)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
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 HB 45
Author(s) :
Bablola, K., A.
Title :
An Examination of the Usage of Herbal Contraceptives and Abortifacients in Lagos State, Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 140-46. 2009
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/contra.htm
Symptoms :
H(112), H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112), abortifacient, cook leaf of Cassia alata, root of Curculigo pilosa and fruit of Colocynthis citrullus in water obtained from fermented milled fruits of Zea mays for 45 minutes. Take in small glass cup thrice daily.
H(112x) contraceptive, wash roots of Curculigo pilosa and Anthocleista vogelii, bulb of Chysoptiyllum albolumI and peel the fruit of Colocynthis citrullus, add little quantities of complex salt (potash) and soak them in a bottle of gin for three days. The preparation is taken every time it is needed. To restore fertility, stop usage whenever conception is desired.
H(112x) contraceptive, slice the fruit of Colocynthis citrullus add few quantity of potash and soak in juice of Citrus medica. Take the preparation in small glass cup morning and night. To restore fertility, stop taking the drink.
H(112x) contraceptive, wash roots of Curculigo pilosa and Anthocleista vogelii, bulb of Chysoptiyllum albolumI and peel the fruit of Colocynthis citrullus, add little quantities of complex salt (potash) and soak them in a bottle of gin for three days. The preparation is taken every time it is needed. To restore fertility, stop usage whenever conception is desired.
H(112x) contraceptive, slice the fruit of Colocynthis citrullus add few quantity of potash and soak in juice of Citrus medica. Take the preparation in small glass cup morning and night. To restore fertility, stop taking the drink.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Lagos State)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f.
Family :
Rutaceae
Synonyms :
Citrus limonum Risso
Reference HB 45
Author(s) :
Bablola, K., A.
Title :
An Examination of the Usage of Herbal Contraceptives and Abortifacients in Lagos State, Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 140-46. 2009
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/contra.htm
Symptoms :
H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112x) contraceptive, soak fruits of Xylopia aethiopica, seeds of Aframomum melegueta and leaf Sorghum bicolor. In amixture of hot drink and juice of Citrus limon. Take in glass cup morning and night. To restore fertility, stop taking the drink.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Lagos State)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Citrus medica L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Citrus medica L.
Family :
Rutaceae
Reference HB 45
Author(s) :
Bablola, K., A.
Title :
An Examination of the Usage of Herbal Contraceptives and Abortifacients in Lagos State, Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 140-46. 2009
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/contra.htm
Symptoms :
H(112), H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112), abortifacient, slice fruit of Citrus medica and root of Curculigo pilosa, soak in gin in a corked bottle. Take in glass cup thrice daily.
H(112), abortifacient, pound fruits of Citrus medica together with fruit and leaf of Cassia sieberiana and little quantity of potash. Take in small glass cup once every morning
H(112x) contraceptive, cut roots of Cassia alata, Citrus medica, and Anthocleista vogelii and boil with water obtained from fermented milled fruits of Zea mays for about one hour. Take the juice in small glass cup twice daily. To restore fertility, stop taking the drink.
H(112), abortifacient, pound fruits of Citrus medica together with fruit and leaf of Cassia sieberiana and little quantity of potash. Take in small glass cup once every morning
H(112x) contraceptive, cut roots of Cassia alata, Citrus medica, and Anthocleista vogelii and boil with water obtained from fermented milled fruits of Zea mays for about one hour. Take the juice in small glass cup twice daily. To restore fertility, stop taking the drink.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Lagos State, Nigeria
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Croton penduliflorus Hutch. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Croton penduliflorus Hutch.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HB 45
Author(s) :
Bablola, K., A.
Title :
An Examination of the Usage of Herbal Contraceptives and Abortifacients in Lagos State, Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 140-46. 2009
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/contra.htm
Symptoms :
H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112x) contraceptive, grind fruits of Croton penduliflorus, make a paste and drink with pap once in three days. It may cause purging that will stop. To restore fertility, stop taking the preparation.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Lagos State, Nigeria
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Curculigo pilosa (Schumach. & Thonn.) Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Curculigo pilosa (Schumach. & Thonn.) Engl.
Family :
Hypoxidaceae
Reference HB 45
Author(s) :
Bablola, K., A.
Title :
An Examination of the Usage of Herbal Contraceptives and Abortifacients in Lagos State, Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 140-46. 2009
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/contra.htm
Symptoms :
H(112), H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112), abortifacient, cook leaf of Cassia alata, root of Curculigo pilosa and fruit of Colocynthis citrullus in water obtained from fermented milled fruits of Zea mays for 45 minutes. Take in small glass cup thrice daily.
H(112), abortifacient, slice fruit of Citrus medica and root of Curculigo pilosa, soak in gin in a corked bottle. Take in glass cup thrice daily.
H(112x) contraceptive, wash roots of Curculigo pilosa and Anthocleista vogelii, bulb of Chysoptiyllum albolumI and peel the fruit of Colocynthis citrullus, add little quantities of complex salt (potash) and soak them in a bottle of gin for three days. The preparation is taken every time it is needed. To restore fertility, stop usage whenever conception is desired.
H(112), abortifacient, slice fruit of Citrus medica and root of Curculigo pilosa, soak in gin in a corked bottle. Take in glass cup thrice daily.
H(112x) contraceptive, wash roots of Curculigo pilosa and Anthocleista vogelii, bulb of Chysoptiyllum albolumI and peel the fruit of Colocynthis citrullus, add little quantities of complex salt (potash) and soak them in a bottle of gin for three days. The preparation is taken every time it is needed. To restore fertility, stop usage whenever conception is desired.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Lagos State)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Elaeis guineensis Jacq. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Elaeis guineensis Jacq.
Family :
Palmae
Reference HB 45
Author(s) :
Bablola, K., A.
Title :
An Examination of the Usage of Herbal Contraceptives and Abortifacients in Lagos State, Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 140-46. 2009
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/contra.htm
Symptoms :
H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112x) contraceptive, peel the bark of male Carica papaya root downwards and add sizeable fruits Xylopia aethiopica, little oil of Elais guineensis and cook with cat fish. Then eat. To restore fertility, carry out the above but with female Carica papaya
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Lagos State)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Erythrina senegalensis A. DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Erythrina senegalensis A. DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HT 30
Author(s) :
Togola, A., I. Austarheim, A. Theïs, D. Diallo and B.S. Paulsen
Title :
Ethnopharmacological uses of Erythrina senegalensis: a comparison of three areas in Mali, and a link between traditional knowledge and modern biological science.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 4:6 (2008)
(region of Doila)
Symptoms :
H(004x), H(005), H(020), H(026), H(037), H(051), H(068), H(087), H(091), H(098), H(099), H(104), H(109), H(112), H(112x), H(113), H(116), H(124), H(126), H(128), H(158), H(201)
Recipes :
H(004x) child internal wound, powder bark of Erythrina senegalensis, in porridge, VO.
H(005) oedema, roots of Erythrina senegalensis of Entada africana, honey, oral + external application on the oedema site
H(005) oedema, powder roots of Erythrina in H2O oral + external application on the oedema site
H(005) oedema, powder roots of Erythrina senegalensis of Pennisetum sp., maceration, VO.
H(020) snake, roots of Erythrina senegalensis, decoction, application on the bite
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, roots of Erythrina senegalensis of Pennisetum sp., maceration, VO.
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, powder roots of Erythrina in H2O, VO. + fumigation
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, roots of Erythrina. decoction, VO.
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, barks of Erythrina. decoction, body bath
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, flowers of Erythrina., powder, bath
H(037) pneumonia , roots of Erythrina senegalensis, decoction, steam bath, body bath
H(051) child + H(098) child, maceration of roots of Erythrina senegalensis, VO. + bath
H(051) paludism powder of roots of Erythrina senegalensis consume in porridge or water
H(051) paludism, roots of Erythrina senegalensis of Entada africana and Cochlospermum planchoni, lemon, maceration, VO.
H(051) paludism, decoction of roots of Erythrina., VO. + bath
H(051) paludism, stem bark of Erythrina.; powder, fumigation + infusion, body bath
H(051) paludism, stem bark of Erythrina.; decoction or maceration, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves and root of Erythrina., decoction, VO.
H(051) fever, roots powder of Erythrina in H2O, VO.
H(051) fever, leaves, roots , barks of Erythrina, decoction, VO.
H(068) onchocercosis, bark decoction of Erythrina senegalensis of leaves of Leptadenia hastata, VO. + bath
H(091) tonic, roots of Erythrina senegalensis, decoction, VO.
H(087) infection, roots of Erythrina senegalensis of Pennisetum sp, decoction, VO., + external application
H(087) infection, roots of Erythrina senegalensis of Pennisetum sp, maceration, VO.
H(087) infection, barks of Erythrina senegalensis of Pennisetum sp, maceration, VO.
H(087) infection, barks of Erythrina, maceration, VO.
H(091) tonic, leaves of Erythrina., decoction, bath
H(091) tonic, barks of Erythrina senegalensis of Pennisetum sp , decoction, consume with porridge
H(098) somnolence, roots of Erythrina senegalensis decoction, VO.
H(099) anxiety, powder bark of Erythrina senegalensis, fumigation
H(104) gastrointestinal disorders, roots of Erythrina senegalensis of Pennisetum sp, honey, decoction, VO.
H(104) gastrointestinal disorders, roots of Erythrina.maceration in milk, VO.
H(104) gastrointestinal disorders, leaves of Erythrina., decoction, VO.
H(104) gastrointestinal disorders, leaves powder of Erythrina., in porridge
H(104) gastrointestinal disorders, bark powder of Erythrina. in porridge
H(104) gastrointestinal disorders, bark powder of Erythrina maceration, VO.
H(109) backache, bark powder of Erythrina senegalensis in Butyrospermun parkii nut butter, back massage with ointment
H(112), roots powder of Erythrina senegalensis + fruit of Aframomun melegueta, salt, VO.
H(112x) contraceptive, seeds of Erythrina senegalensis, VO.
H(113) inflammation, bark powder of Erythrina senegalensis in Butyrospermun parkii nut butter, external application
H(113) inflammation, bark of Erythrina. carbonised + banana peal, butter external application
H(116) amenorrhoea, roots of Erythrina senegalensis of Cola nitida nuts (alternatively), powder maceration fumigation of sexual organs, maceration consume in porridge or coffee
H(116) amenorrhoea, powder decoction of roots of Erythrina senegalensis of Pennisetum sp + honey, VO.
H(116) amenorrhoea, powder decoction of roots of Erythrina., meat soup or cereal, VO.
H(116) amenorrhoea, decoction of flowers of Erythrina senegalensis of Cola nitida nut, VO., body bath
H(116) amenorrhoea, powder of flowers of Erythrina., consume in porridge
H(116) amenorrhoea, bark powder of Erythrina senegalensis of Cola nitida nut, VO.
H(116) amenorrhoea, bark infusion of Erythrina.i, VO.
H(124) nose bleeding, roots of Erythrina senegalensis, carbonise, nose application
H(126) jaundice, roots of Erythrina., decoction or maceration or infusion, VO.
H(126) jaundice, roots powder of Erythrina senegalensis in H2O, VO.
H(126) jaundice, bark decoction of Erythrina. , VO.
H(126) jaundice, bark maceration of Erythrina senegalensis and Pennisetum sp , VO.
H(126) jaundice, leaves and barks of Erythrina., decoction, oral, body bath
H(128) anuria, roots or barks of Erythrina senegalensis, maceration, VO.
H(128x) prostate, roots of Erythrina senegalensis decoction in spicy rice or millet food, VO.
H(158) metrorrhagia, leaves, bark of Erythrina senegalensis, VO., body bath
H(201) dizziness, leaves decoction of Erythrina senegalensis, steam bathh, body bath
H(005) oedema, roots of Erythrina senegalensis of Entada africana, honey, oral + external application on the oedema site
H(005) oedema, powder roots of Erythrina in H2O oral + external application on the oedema site
H(005) oedema, powder roots of Erythrina senegalensis of Pennisetum sp., maceration, VO.
H(020) snake, roots of Erythrina senegalensis, decoction, application on the bite
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, roots of Erythrina senegalensis of Pennisetum sp., maceration, VO.
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, powder roots of Erythrina in H2O, VO. + fumigation
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, roots of Erythrina. decoction, VO.
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, barks of Erythrina. decoction, body bath
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, flowers of Erythrina., powder, bath
H(037) pneumonia , roots of Erythrina senegalensis, decoction, steam bath, body bath
H(051) child + H(098) child, maceration of roots of Erythrina senegalensis, VO. + bath
H(051) paludism powder of roots of Erythrina senegalensis consume in porridge or water
H(051) paludism, roots of Erythrina senegalensis of Entada africana and Cochlospermum planchoni, lemon, maceration, VO.
H(051) paludism, decoction of roots of Erythrina., VO. + bath
H(051) paludism, stem bark of Erythrina.; powder, fumigation + infusion, body bath
H(051) paludism, stem bark of Erythrina.; decoction or maceration, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves and root of Erythrina., decoction, VO.
H(051) fever, roots powder of Erythrina in H2O, VO.
H(051) fever, leaves, roots , barks of Erythrina, decoction, VO.
H(068) onchocercosis, bark decoction of Erythrina senegalensis of leaves of Leptadenia hastata, VO. + bath
H(091) tonic, roots of Erythrina senegalensis, decoction, VO.
H(087) infection, roots of Erythrina senegalensis of Pennisetum sp, decoction, VO., + external application
H(087) infection, roots of Erythrina senegalensis of Pennisetum sp, maceration, VO.
H(087) infection, barks of Erythrina senegalensis of Pennisetum sp, maceration, VO.
H(087) infection, barks of Erythrina, maceration, VO.
H(091) tonic, leaves of Erythrina., decoction, bath
H(091) tonic, barks of Erythrina senegalensis of Pennisetum sp , decoction, consume with porridge
H(098) somnolence, roots of Erythrina senegalensis decoction, VO.
H(099) anxiety, powder bark of Erythrina senegalensis, fumigation
H(104) gastrointestinal disorders, roots of Erythrina senegalensis of Pennisetum sp, honey, decoction, VO.
H(104) gastrointestinal disorders, roots of Erythrina.maceration in milk, VO.
H(104) gastrointestinal disorders, leaves of Erythrina., decoction, VO.
H(104) gastrointestinal disorders, leaves powder of Erythrina., in porridge
H(104) gastrointestinal disorders, bark powder of Erythrina. in porridge
H(104) gastrointestinal disorders, bark powder of Erythrina maceration, VO.
H(109) backache, bark powder of Erythrina senegalensis in Butyrospermun parkii nut butter, back massage with ointment
H(112), roots powder of Erythrina senegalensis + fruit of Aframomun melegueta, salt, VO.
H(112x) contraceptive, seeds of Erythrina senegalensis, VO.
H(113) inflammation, bark powder of Erythrina senegalensis in Butyrospermun parkii nut butter, external application
H(113) inflammation, bark of Erythrina. carbonised + banana peal, butter external application
H(116) amenorrhoea, roots of Erythrina senegalensis of Cola nitida nuts (alternatively), powder maceration fumigation of sexual organs, maceration consume in porridge or coffee
H(116) amenorrhoea, powder decoction of roots of Erythrina senegalensis of Pennisetum sp + honey, VO.
H(116) amenorrhoea, powder decoction of roots of Erythrina., meat soup or cereal, VO.
H(116) amenorrhoea, decoction of flowers of Erythrina senegalensis of Cola nitida nut, VO., body bath
H(116) amenorrhoea, powder of flowers of Erythrina., consume in porridge
H(116) amenorrhoea, bark powder of Erythrina senegalensis of Cola nitida nut, VO.
H(116) amenorrhoea, bark infusion of Erythrina.i, VO.
H(124) nose bleeding, roots of Erythrina senegalensis, carbonise, nose application
H(126) jaundice, roots of Erythrina., decoction or maceration or infusion, VO.
H(126) jaundice, roots powder of Erythrina senegalensis in H2O, VO.
H(126) jaundice, bark decoction of Erythrina. , VO.
H(126) jaundice, bark maceration of Erythrina senegalensis and Pennisetum sp , VO.
H(126) jaundice, leaves and barks of Erythrina., decoction, oral, body bath
H(128) anuria, roots or barks of Erythrina senegalensis, maceration, VO.
H(128x) prostate, roots of Erythrina senegalensis decoction in spicy rice or millet food, VO.
H(158) metrorrhagia, leaves, bark of Erythrina senegalensis, VO., body bath
H(201) dizziness, leaves decoction of Erythrina senegalensis, steam bathh, body bath
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali (region of Doila)
Vernacular name :
nté, n'tièmè, surodolé, mousonidé.
Fagara zanthoxyloides Lam. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Fagara zanthoxyloides Lam.
Family :
Rutaceae
Synonyms :
Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides (Lam.) Zepernick & Timler
Reference HI 05
Author(s) :
Igoli, J.O., O.G. Ogaji, T.A. Tor-Anyiin & N.P. Igoli
Title :
Traditional medicine practice amongst the Igede people of Nigeria. Part II.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines (2) pp. 134 - 152 (2005)
http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc05016
Symptoms :
H(008), H(095), H(112x)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, leaves of Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides of Morinda lucida, decoction, VO., 3 X / day.
H(095), leaves as vegetable
H(112x), boil stem bark, VO. by females before coïtus
H(095), leaves as vegetable
H(112x), boil stem bark, VO. by females before coïtus
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria Benue state, Igede people)
Vernacular name :
ufu otachacha (Igede)
Flueggea virosa (Roxb. ex Willd.) Voigt :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Flueggea virosa (Roxb. ex Willd.) Voigt
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HM 45
Author(s) :
Maroyi, A.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used by the people in Nhema communal area, Zimbabwe
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 136, 347–354, (2011)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874111003229
Symptoms :
H(004), H(020), H(037), H(112x)
Recipes :
H(004, 4) wounds, roots powder of Flueggea virosa applied on wounds
H(020, 4) snake bite (antidote), dried powder of roots applied to bitten part
H(037, 3) pneumonia, roots crushed, mixed with hot water, extract VO.
H(112x, 3) contraceptive , roots decoction taken by mouth before sexual intercourse
H(020, 4) snake bite (antidote), dried powder of roots applied to bitten part
H(037, 3) pneumonia, roots crushed, mixed with hot water, extract VO.
H(112x, 3) contraceptive , roots decoction taken by mouth before sexual intercourse
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (Nhema communal area)
Vernacular name :
mushagahuwe (Shona)
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(004), H(008), H(112x), H(020)
Recipes :
H(004), wound, root powder of Flueggea virosa, local application
H(008) pneumonia, roots extract of Flueggea virosa , VO.
H(112x) contraceptive, roots extract of Flueggea virosa , VO.before sexual intercourse
H(020) snake bite, dried root powder applied to bitten part
H(008) pneumonia, roots extract of Flueggea virosa , VO.
H(112x) contraceptive, roots extract of Flueggea virosa , VO.before sexual intercourse
H(020) snake bite, dried root powder applied to bitten part
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (centre-sud)
Vernacular name :
mushagahuwe
Garcinia livingstonei T. Anderson :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Garcinia livingstonei T. Anderson
Family :
Clusiaceae
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(112x), H(095)
Recipes :
H(112x) contraceptive, roots
H(095) fruit, VO.
H(095) fruit, VO.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Venda country)
Vernacular name :
muphiphi (Venda)
Gossypium hirsutum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Gossypium hirsutum L.
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HO 15
Author(s) :
Odugbemi, T. & O. Akinsulire
Title :
Medicinal plants by Species names.
In: Odugbemi, T. (ed) Outlines and Pictures of Medicinal Plants from Nigeria. University of Lagos Press, Nigeria, pp 73 – 116.(2006)
From reference HI 08
Symptoms :
H(008), H(013), H(022), H(027x), H(051), H(082), H(112x), H(151)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery,H(013) ulcers,H(022) ease labour, H(027) relieve abortifient, H(051) antipyretic, H(082) asthma, H(112x) contraceptive, H(151) hypertension, H(157) convulsion, leaves, roots, seeds of Gossypium hirsutum, RNS
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
not registered
Lagenaria sphaerica (Sond.) Naud. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Lagenaria sphaerica (Sond.) Naud.
Family :
Cucurbitaceae
Synonyms :
Sphaerosicyos sphaericus (Sond.) Cogn.
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112x) plant of Lagenaria sphaerica used as contraceptives, roots weared around waist
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112x) plant of Sphaerosicyos sphaericus used as contraceptives, roots weared around waist
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
sopa
Macrosphyra longistyla (DC.) Hiern :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Macrosphyra longistyla (DC.) Hiern
Family :
Rubiaceae
Reference HB 45
Author(s) :
Bablola, K., A.
Title :
An Examination of the Usage of Herbal Contraceptives and Abortifacients in Lagos State, Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 140-46. 2009
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/contra.htm
Symptoms :
H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112x) contraceptive, burn the leaves of Macrosphyra longistyla together with Aframomum melegueta and use the powder to cover incisions round the wrist. To restore fertility, mix the powder with pap daily until conception
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Lagos State)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Mucuna sloanei Fawc. & Rendle :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Mucuna sloanei Fawc. & Rendle
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HB 45
Author(s) :
Bablola, K., A.
Title :
An Examination of the Usage of Herbal Contraceptives and Abortifacients in Lagos State, Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 140-46. 2009
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/contra.htm
Symptoms :
H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112x) contraceptive, ingest equal number of seeds of Ricinus communis and Mucuna sloanei Depending on how long the contraception is desired. To restore fertility, regular drinking of oil of Elaeis guineensis for two weeks is recommended.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Lagos State, Nigeria
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Ormocarpum kirkii S. Moore :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ormocarpum kirkii S. Moore
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(068), H(112x)
Recipes :
H(068) trichomonas vaginalis (mauka / libale / likango), boil leaves and stems of Ormocarpum kirkii and drink infusion
H(112x) plant of Ormocarpum kirkii used as contraceptives, drink infusion of barks
H(112x) plant of Ormocarpum kirkii used as contraceptives, drink infusion of barks
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
nsungachuma
Paullinia pinnata L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Paullinia pinnata L.
Family :
Sapindaceae
Reference HG 53
Author(s) :
N’ guessan K., B. Kadja, G. N. ZirihiI, D.Traoré & L. Aké-Assi
Title :
Screening phytochimique de quelques plantes médicinales ivoiriennes utilisées en pays Krobou (Agboville, Côte-d’Ivoire)
Sciences & Nature Vol. 6 N°1 : 1 - 15 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(112x), H(151)
Recipes :
H(051) fièvre, decoction of leaves of Paullinia pinnata, VO.
H(112x) contraception, decoction of leaves, VO. .
H(151) hypertension, decoction of leaves, VO.
H(112x) contraception, decoction of leaves, VO. .
H(151) hypertension, decoction of leaves, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast (Krobou country, Agboville)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Phytolacca dodecandra L'Hérit. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Phytolacca dodecandra L'Hérit.
Family :
Phytolaccaceae
Reference HA 55
Author(s) :
Avigdor, E., H Wohlmuth, Z. Asfaw, T. Awas
Title :
The current status of knowledge of herbal medicine and medicinal plants in Fiche, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 10:38 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/38
Symptoms :
H(013), H(068), H(112x)
Recipes :
H(068) bilharzia, H(112x) contraception, the whole roots of 7 young plants of Phytolacca dodecandra without branch, flower or fruit (sterile) are collected, being careful to get it all, on a Friday or Monday. These are chopped and then mixed with honey, which is collected in October. The woman should take it at the end of menstruation
H(013) skin blisters (ekek) – viral infection, The chopped fruit is mixed with water as a wash for the hands
H(013) skin blisters (ekek) – viral infection, The chopped fruit is mixed with water as a wash for the hands
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (City of Fiche, Oromia region)
Vernacular name :
endod (Amharic)
Psidium guajava L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Psidium guajava L.
Family :
Myrtaceae
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112x) plant of Psidium guajava used as contraceptives, stems weared around waist
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
gwafa
Psorospermum febrifugum Spach :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Psorospermum febrifugum Spach
Family :
Hypericaceae
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112x) plant of Psorospermum febrifugum used as contraceptives, barks weared around waist
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
mdima
Ricinus communis L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ricinus communis L.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HB 45
Author(s) :
Bablola, K., A.
Title :
An Examination of the Usage of Herbal Contraceptives and Abortifacients in Lagos State, Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 140-46. 2009
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/contra.htm
Symptoms :
H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112x) contraceptive, ingest equal number of seeds of Ricinus communis and Mucuna sloanei Depending on how long the contraception is desired. To restore fertility, regular drinking of oil of Elaeis guineensis for two weeks is recommended.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Lagos State)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Salvadora persica L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Salvadora persica L.
Family :
Salvadoraceae
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(013), H(020), H(051), H(068), H(076), H(082), H(100), H(103x), H(112x), H(113), H(126), H(127), H(171)
Recipes :
H(013) boils, H(020) snake bite, H(113) rheumatisms, barks in decoction, poultice
H(037) tuberculosis (wash cloth, two times/day/40days), Lf / Pd / Eu
H(037) pulmonary problems:H(037) cough, H(051) fever, H(082) asthma, H(112x) contraceptive, H(127) spleen diseases, H(171) diabetes, cortex decoction, internal use
H(103x) tooth-pick, stems
H(068) bilharziose, inhaling
H(076) aphthae, amenorrhea, H(100) syphilis, gonorrhoea, H(126) jaundice, leaves decoction, VO.
H(037) tuberculosis (wash cloth, two times/day/40days), Lf / Pd / Eu
H(037) pulmonary problems:H(037) cough, H(051) fever, H(082) asthma, H(112x) contraceptive, H(127) spleen diseases, H(171) diabetes, cortex decoction, internal use
H(103x) tooth-pick, stems
H(068) bilharziose, inhaling
H(076) aphthae, amenorrhea, H(100) syphilis, gonorrhoea, H(126) jaundice, leaves decoction, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria (Central Sahara; region of Tassili N’ajjer)
Vernacular name :
têhak (Tamahaq), missouâk (Arabic)
Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen.
Family :
Polygalaceae
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(037), H(100), H(109), H(112x), H(139)
Recipes :
H(037) tuberculosis, roots, decoction, VO.
H(100) gono.r., bark + roots, decoction, VO.
H(109), roots, infusion, VO.
H(109), roots, decoction, VO., 3X / D
H(112x), roots, decoction, VO.
H(139), root maceration VO. ,+ root Carissa edulis (mpesu), promotes virility and potency
H(139), root, VO., + crystallized urine of baboon, aphrodisiac and increase virility
H(139), root, decoction, VO., aphrodisiac
H(139), root maceration VO. , + seeds Phragmites australis (lutanga) + roots Mundulea sericea (mukunda-ndov), aphrodisiac
H(139), root of Securidaca longipedunculata of Fagara davyi (munungu), infusion, VO.,
H(139), root, powder in sorgho beer, VO., + roots Artabotrys brachypetalus (mudzidzi) + roots Garcinia livingstonei (muphiphi, mupimbi), impotency
H(100) gono.r., bark + roots, decoction, VO.
H(109), roots, infusion, VO.
H(109), roots, decoction, VO., 3X / D
H(112x), roots, decoction, VO.
H(139), root maceration VO. ,+ root Carissa edulis (mpesu), promotes virility and potency
H(139), root, VO., + crystallized urine of baboon, aphrodisiac and increase virility
H(139), root, decoction, VO., aphrodisiac
H(139), root maceration VO. , + seeds Phragmites australis (lutanga) + roots Mundulea sericea (mukunda-ndov), aphrodisiac
H(139), root of Securidaca longipedunculata of Fagara davyi (munungu), infusion, VO.,
H(139), root, powder in sorgho beer, VO., + roots Artabotrys brachypetalus (mudzidzi) + roots Garcinia livingstonei (muphiphi, mupimbi), impotency
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Venda country)
Vernacular name :
mpesu (Luvenda)
Reference HN 38
Author(s) :
Netshiungani, E. N.
Title :
Notes on the uses of indigenous trees in Venda
Journal of Dendrology 1: 12-17 (1981) (From reference HM 58)
Symptoms :
H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112x) contraceptive, roots of Securidaca longipedunculata, RNS
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Venda country)
Vernacular name :
mpesu (Venda)
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench
Family :
Poaceae
Synonyms :
Holcus bicolor L.
,
Sorghum vulgare subsp. durra (Forssk.) Maire & Weiller
Reference HB 45
Author(s) :
Bablola, K., A.
Title :
An Examination of the Usage of Herbal Contraceptives and Abortifacients in Lagos State, Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 140-46. 2009
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/contra.htm
Symptoms :
H(112), H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112), abortifacient, slice root of Randia lucida and leaf Sorghum bicolor and soak with potash in water in a corked bottle. Take in small glass cup every morning and night.
H(112), abortifacient, slice root of Baphia nitida, wood of Pterocarpus osun and leaf of Sorghum bicolor, soak in gin for 24 hours and take in small glass cup thrice daily.
H(112x) contraceptive, soak fruits of Xylopia aethiopica, seeds of Aframomum melegueta and leaf Sorghum bicolor. In amixture of hot drink and juice of Citrus limon. Take in glass cup morning and night. To restore fertility, stop taking the drink.
H(112), abortifacient, slice root of Baphia nitida, wood of Pterocarpus osun and leaf of Sorghum bicolor, soak in gin for 24 hours and take in small glass cup thrice daily.
H(112x) contraceptive, soak fruits of Xylopia aethiopica, seeds of Aframomum melegueta and leaf Sorghum bicolor. In amixture of hot drink and juice of Citrus limon. Take in glass cup morning and night. To restore fertility, stop taking the drink.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Lagos State)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Stachytarpheta jamaicensis Vahl :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Stachytarpheta jamaicensis Vahl
Family :
Verbenaceae
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(004), H(091), H(112x), H(171)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, juice of fresh leaves of Stachytarpheta jamaicensis in local application
H(091) children growing deficit., decoction of the whole plant of Stachytarpheta jamaicensis, VO. from the age of one month
H(112x) contraceptive women VO. decoction before or after sex, one-half cup morning and evening.
H(171) diabetes, menstrual pains, ONS., RNS.
H(091) children growing deficit., decoction of the whole plant of Stachytarpheta jamaicensis, VO. from the age of one month
H(112x) contraceptive women VO. decoction before or after sex, one-half cup morning and evening.
H(171) diabetes, menstrual pains, ONS., RNS.
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
North Madagascar
Vernacular name :
sadany (Antakarana) , ananomby, feboha, hohimboalavo, tonga (Malgache) , herbe queue de rat (French) , blue porterweed, Jamaica vervain (English)
Reference HR 10
Author(s) :
Rivière, C., J.-P. Nicolas, M.-L. Caradec, O. Désiré & A. Schmitt
Title :
Les plantes médicinales de la région nord de Madagascar : Une approche ethnopharmacologique
Ethnopharmacologia, n°36, novembre, pp. 36 - 50. (2005)
http://www.ethnopharmacologia.org/default.asp?page=revue
Bulletin de la société française d'ethnopharmacologie et de la société européenne d'ethnopharmacologie
Symptoms :
H(004), H(091), H(112x), H(171)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, sap of fresh leaves, local application
H(091) for child who did not grow up, decoction of the whole plant, VO.
H(112x) man and women, decoction of the whole plant, VO.
H(171), decoction of the whole plant, VO
H(091) for child who did not grow up, decoction of the whole plant, VO.
H(112x) man and women, decoction of the whole plant, VO.
H(171), decoction of the whole plant, VO
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Madagascar (North region)
Vernacular name :
sadany, toreky
Tamarindus indica L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Tamarindus indica L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Tamarindus erythraea Mattei
Reference HH 17
Author(s) :
Havinga, H. R., A. Hartl, J. Putscher, S. Prehsler, C. Buchmann, C. R. Vogl
Title :
Tamarindus indica L. (Fabaceae): Patterns of use in traditional African medicine
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 127 pp. 573 - 588 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(112x)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, drink root decoction r of Tamarindus indica for cough; use bark decoction as gargle for a soar throat
H(112x) contraceptive, large quantity of ‘tamarind’ infusion drunk by the woman before sexual intercourse; Mixture of ‘tamarind’ with pepper and honey in water, called Konkori Badji
registered from reference HL 26) :
H(112x) contraceptive, large quantity of ‘tamarind’ infusion drunk by the woman before sexual intercourse; Mixture of ‘tamarind’ with pepper and honey in water, called Konkori Badji
registered from reference HL 26) :
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali
Vernacular name :
not registered
Terminalia brownii Fresen. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Terminalia brownii Fresen.
Family :
Combretaceae
Reference HK 36a
Author(s) :
Kareru, P. G., G. M. Kenji, A. N. Gachanja, J. M. Keriko, G. Mungai
Title :
Traditional medicine among the Embu and Mbeere peoples of Kenya.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, Volume 4 (1): 75 - 86 (2007)
http://journals.sfu.ca/africanem/index.php/ajtcam/article/view/160/172
Symptoms :
H(001), H(014), H(039), H(051), H(080), H(112), H(112x)
Recipes :
H(001) eyes infection, leaves of Terminalia brownii, decoction, to wash the eyes
H(014) fungal infection, ring worm, leaves of Terminalia brownii, to boil, decoction, local application
H(039) worms, barks of Terminalia brownii boiled, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves boiled, VO. 2 X/ day during 1 week
H(080) allergy, roots boiled, decoction VO. .
H(112) abortion, leaves boiled, decoction VO. .
H(112x) family planning, leaves of Terminalia brownii, to boil, decoction VO. before sexual act
H(014) fungal infection, ring worm, leaves of Terminalia brownii, to boil, decoction, local application
H(039) worms, barks of Terminalia brownii boiled, VO.
H(051) paludism, leaves boiled, VO. 2 X/ day during 1 week
H(080) allergy, roots boiled, decoction VO. .
H(112) abortion, leaves boiled, decoction VO. .
H(112x) family planning, leaves of Terminalia brownii, to boil, decoction VO. before sexual act
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Eastern Province, Embu and Mbeere tribes)
Vernacular name :
mururuku (Mbeere)
Thunbergia lancifolia T. Anders. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Thunbergia lancifolia T. Anders.
Family :
Acanthaceae
Reference HV 06
Author(s) :
Verzar, R. & G. Petrii
Title :
Medicinal plants in Mozambique and their popular use.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 19, pp. 67 - 80, (1987)
Symptoms :
H(068), H(112x), H(137)
Recipes :
H(068) bilharz., roots, maceration H2O, RNS.
H(112x) woman, powder from burned roots in a mortar, RNS.
H(137), roots, Thunbergia lancifolia , Asparagus racemosus, Pseudolachnostylis magnifolia, Ozoroa reticulata, pounded in a mortar + stickines created by termites
H(112x) woman, powder from burned roots in a mortar, RNS.
H(137), roots, Thunbergia lancifolia , Asparagus racemosus, Pseudolachnostylis magnifolia, Ozoroa reticulata, pounded in a mortar + stickines created by termites
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Mozambique (Maputo)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Trichilia emetica Vahl subsp. emetica :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Trichilia emetica Vahl subsp. emetica
Family :
Meliaceae
Synonyms :
Trichilia roka (Forssk.) Chiov (illegal. Name)
Reference HR 16
Author(s) :
Ribeiro, A., M. M. Romeiras, J. Tavares & M. T. Faria
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey in Canhane village, district of Massingir, Mozambique: medicinal plants and traditional knowledge
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 6:33 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(104), H(112x)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ache, branches of Trichilia emetica, chewing, VO.
H(112x) contraceptive, infusion of roots, VO.
H(112x) contraceptive, infusion of roots, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Mozambique (Canhane village, district of Massingir)
Vernacular name :
nkuhlu (Changana)
Vernonia myriantha Hook.f. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Vernonia myriantha Hook.f.
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Vernonia stipulacea Klatt
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(112x)
Recipes :
H(112x) contraceptive, roots of Vernonia stipulacea, RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Venda country)
Vernacular name :
mululudza (Venda)
Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 53
Author(s) :
Maliwichi-Nyirenda, C. P. & L. L. Maliwichi
Title :
Medicinal plants used for contraception and pregnancy-related cases in Malawi: A case study of Mulanje
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(20), pp. 2121 - 2127, 18 October, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2010/18Oct/Nyirenda%20and%20Maliwichi.pdf
Symptoms :
H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112x) seed of Vigna subterranean used as contraceptives, drink infusion of seedss of Vigna subterranean after delivery and dispose of remnant with placenta
H(112x) drink raw seeds with water
H(112x) swallow the seeds.
H(112x) drink raw seeds with water
H(112x) swallow the seeds.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Malawi (Mulanje District)
Vernacular name :
nzama
Ximenia americana L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ximenia americana L.
Family :
Olacaceae
Reference HM 56
Author(s) :
Megersa, M., Z.Asfaw , E. Kelbessa, A. Beyene and B. Woldeab
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Wayu Tuka District, East Welega Zone of Oromia Regional State, West Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:68 ( 2013) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-9-68
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/68
Symptoms :
H(101), H(112x)
Recipes :
H(101) menstruation, crushed shrub of Ximenia americana and mixed with water and one cup of tea taken for 1–5 days until the blood stop
H(112x) contraceptive, exudates drunk for five days 2 cup per a day
H(112x) contraceptive, exudates drunk for five days 2 cup per a day
Region :
East Africa
Country :
West Ethiopia (Wayu Tuka District)
Vernacular name :
hudhaa (Afaan Oromo)
Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A. Rich.
Family :
Annonaceae
Synonyms :
Uvaria aethiopica Guil. et Pers.
Reference HB 45
Author(s) :
Bablola, K., A.
Title :
An Examination of the Usage of Herbal Contraceptives and Abortifacients in Lagos State, Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 140-46. 2009
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/contra.htm
Symptoms :
H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112x) contraceptive, peel the bark of male Carica papaya root downwards and add sizeable fruits Xylopia aethiopica, little oil of Elais guineensis and cook with cat fish. Then eat. To restore fertility, carry out the above but with female Carica papaya
H(112x) contraceptive, soak fruits of Xylopia aethiopica, seeds of Aframomum melegueta and leaf Sorghum bicolor. In amixture of hot drink and juice of Citrus limon. Take in glass cup morning and night. To restore fertility, stop taking the drink.
H(112x) contraceptive, soak fruits of Xylopia aethiopica, seeds of Aframomum melegueta and leaf Sorghum bicolor. In amixture of hot drink and juice of Citrus limon. Take in glass cup morning and night. To restore fertility, stop taking the drink.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Lagos State)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Zea mays L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Zea mays L.
Family :
Poaceae
Reference HB 45
Author(s) :
Bablola, K., A.
Title :
An Examination of the Usage of Herbal Contraceptives and Abortifacients in Lagos State, Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 140-46. 2009
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/contra.htm
Symptoms :
H(112), H(112x)
Recipes :
H(112), abortifacient, cook leaf of Cassia alata, root of Curculigo pilosa and fruit of Colocynthis citrullus in water obtained from fermented milled fruits of Zea mays for 45 minutes. Take in small glass cup thrice daily.
H(112x) contraceptive, wash whole plant of Abrus precatorius and boil in water obtained from fermented milled fruits of Zea mays. Take in small glass cup three times daily before intercourse. To restore fertility, stop taking the preparation
H(112x) contraceptive, cut roots of Cassia alata, Citrus medica, and Anthocleista vogelii and boil with water obtained from fermented milled fruits of Zea mays for about one hour. Take the juice in small glass cup twice daily. To restore fertility, stop taking the drink.
H(112x) contraceptive, wash whole plant of Abrus precatorius and boil in water obtained from fermented milled fruits of Zea mays. Take in small glass cup three times daily before intercourse. To restore fertility, stop taking the preparation
H(112x) contraceptive, cut roots of Cassia alata, Citrus medica, and Anthocleista vogelii and boil with water obtained from fermented milled fruits of Zea mays for about one hour. Take the juice in small glass cup twice daily. To restore fertility, stop taking the drink.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Lagos State)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author