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Description :
warts, callosity
76 plants found in 59 reference(s) :
Acacia hockii De Wild. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia hockii De Wild.
Family :
Fabaceae
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(100), H(126), H(157), H(161)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, infusion of leaves of Acacia hockii + sel, VO.
H(008) diarrhoea, infusion of roots of Acacia hockii , VO.
H(100) syphilis, infusion of roots powder, VO.
H(126) jaundice, flowers powder in tea
H(157) convulsion, ONS., RNS.
H(161) warts in vagina, in anus, application of hot leaves and push tissue back
H(008) diarrhoea, infusion of roots of Acacia hockii , VO.
H(100) syphilis, infusion of roots powder, VO.
H(126) jaundice, flowers powder in tea
H(157) convulsion, ONS., RNS.
H(161) warts in vagina, in anus, application of hot leaves and push tissue back
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda, Bulamogi country
Vernacular name :
kashiono kasone
Acokanthera schimperi (A.DC.) Schweinf. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acokanthera schimperi (A.DC.) Schweinf.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HH 13
Author(s) :
Hailu Tadeg, Endris Mohammed, Kaleab Asres, Tsige Gebre-Mariam
Title :
Antimicrobial activities of some selected traditional Ethiopian medicinal plants used in the treatment of skin disorders.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 100, pp. 168-175 (2005)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(003), H(004), H(014), H(018), H(099), H(100), H(113), H(161), H(168), H(172), H(173)
Recipes :
H(001) eye disease, H(003) swellings, H(004) wounds,H(014) scabies, H(014) tinea, H(014) eczema, H(018) headache, H(099) epilepsy, H(100) syphilis, H(113) rheumatic pain, H(161) warts, H(168) amnesia, H(172) elephantiasis, H(173) leprosy, leaves, RNS. (information in HH 13 from Abebe and Ayehu, 1993)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
mrenz
Adhatoda engleriana (Lindau) C.B. Clarke :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Adhatoda engleriana (Lindau) C.B. Clarke
Family :
Acanthaceae
Synonyms :
Justicia engleriana Lindau.
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(037), H(161)
Recipes :
H(037) coughs, the leaves are put on fire to allow partial burning and then squeezed and 1 tablespoonful of the liquid obtained is given to children to treatH(037) coughs.
H(161) warts dry root powder is taken orally for treatment of warts
H(161) warts dry root powder is taken orally for treatment of warts
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Bugabo ward)
Vernacular name :
ekishenda
Aizoon canariense L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aizoon canariense L.
Family :
Aizoaceae
Reference HN 13b
Author(s) :
Naegelé, A.
Title :
Contribution à l'étude de la flore et des groupements végétaux de la Mauritanie.II, Plantes recueillies par Melle Odette du Puigaudeau en 1950.
Bulletin de l'Institut français d'Afrique Noire (I.F.A.N.), série A, XX, 3, 876 - 908, (1958)
http://www.mr.refer.org/numweb/spip.php?article178
Symptoms :
H(161)
Recipes :
H(161) again warts, ONS, RNS
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mauritania
Vernacular name :
lkumsa. (Hassaniya)
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
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
Aloe macrocarpa Tod. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe macrocarpa Tod.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HA 63
Author(s) :
Abera B.
Title :
Medicinal plants used in traditional medicine by Oromo people, Ghimbi District, Southwest Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine,10:40 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/40
Symptoms :
H(161)
Recipes :
H(161) warts, leaf of Aloe macrocarpa powdered and mixed with honey, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southwest Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
hargisa (Oromo)
Aloe secundiflora Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe secundiflora Engl.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HN 21
Author(s) :
Njoroge, G. N. & R. W. Bussmann
Title :
Ethnoterapeutic management of skin diseases among the Kikuyus of Central Kenya.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 111, pp. 303-307 ( 2007)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013), H(014), H(161)
Recipes :
H(004, 8) wound,H(013) pimples,H(014) ringworm, H(161), sap from leaves of Aloe secundiflora, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (central province)
Vernacular name :
mûgwanûgû (Kikuyu)
Amaranthus lividus L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Amaranthus lividus L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Reference HA 20
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun et al.
Title :
Contribution to ethnobotanical and floristic studies in Uganda.
O.U.A./C.S.T.R., Lagos (1993)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(161)
Recipes :
H(161), local application, juice leaves
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda
Vernacular name :
not registered
Anacardium occidentale L. :
7 reference(s)
Official name :
Anacardium occidentale L.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Reference HA 1k
Author(s) :
Ainslie, J.R.
Title :
A list of plants used in native medicine in Nigeria.
Imperial Forestry Institute.University of Oxford, Institute Paper, n° 7, (1937)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(161)
Recipes :
H(161) warts,H(013) ulcers, keratitis, juice, strong blistering agent. (This plant was introduced at the beginning of century, little known)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
kaju (yor), kadinnia (hausa), kanju (Hausa, kanuri)
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(006), H(008), H(037), H(046), H(092), H(094), H(095), H(100), H(104), H(113), H(126), H(151), H(161), H(152), H(171)
Recipes :
H(006) laxative, fruit (cajou nuts) of Anacardium occidentale, VO.
H(008) dysentery, H(171) diabetes, H(152) hypotension, extract of barks of Anacardium occidentale, maceration, RNS.
H(037) cough, roots of Anacardium occidentale, decoction, VO.
H(046) chicken-pox, H(104) colics, fresh leaves of Anacardium occidentale, barks of Nauclea latifolia, maceration, RNS.
H(092) toxic, fruit (cajou nuts) when crushed product a quality oil but toxic
H(094) haemorrhoids, H(100) blennorrage, H(113) lameness, leaves of Anacardium., decoction, VO.
H(095) food, cajou apple, VO., the almond is used un pastry
H(126) jaundice, trunks barks of Anacardium. en decoction, bath, VO.
H(151) hypertension, H(171) diabetes, stems with leaves of Anacardium., decoction, bath, VO.
H(161) warts, corrosive juice of du pericarp of Anacardium., local application
H(008) dysentery, H(171) diabetes, H(152) hypotension, extract of barks of Anacardium occidentale, maceration, RNS.
H(037) cough, roots of Anacardium occidentale, decoction, VO.
H(046) chicken-pox, H(104) colics, fresh leaves of Anacardium occidentale, barks of Nauclea latifolia, maceration, RNS.
H(092) toxic, fruit (cajou nuts) when crushed product a quality oil but toxic
H(094) haemorrhoids, H(100) blennorrage, H(113) lameness, leaves of Anacardium., decoction, VO.
H(095) food, cajou apple, VO., the almond is used un pastry
H(126) jaundice, trunks barks of Anacardium. en decoction, bath, VO.
H(151) hypertension, H(171) diabetes, stems with leaves of Anacardium., decoction, bath, VO.
H(161) warts, corrosive juice of du pericarp of Anacardium., local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali
Vernacular name :
jibarani, darakase (Bambara), jibarani (Malinke), komi gason (Senoufo), mali sow (Bobo-fing)
Reference HO 20
Author(s) :
Olowokudejo J. D., A. B. Kadiri, V.A. Travih
Title :
An Ethnobotanical Survey of Herbal Markets and Medicinal Plants in Lagos State of Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 12: 851-65. 2008.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/lagos.htm
Symptoms :
H(014), H(051), H(068), H(103), H(107), H(161), H(171), H(172), H(173), H(196)
Recipes :
H(014) ringworm, H(051) paludism, H(068) antihelmintic, H(103) caries; H(107) typhoid fever, H(161) warts, H(171) diabetes, H(172) elephantiasis, H(173) leprosy, H(196) scurvy, bark, leaf, fruit of Anacardium occidentale, RNS. (Information obtained from herb sellers and traditional medicine practitioners from three popular and largest markets in Lagos)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Local markets in Lagos state)
Vernacular name :
kasu (Yoruba)
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(006), H(013), H(014), H(046), H(068), H(100), H(113), H(151), H(152), H(161), H(171)
Recipes :
H(006) laxative, H(161) warts, apple of Anacardium occidentale, RNS.
H(013) ulcer, H(068) worms, H(014) eczema,H(014) dermatomycosis, oil of nuts
H(046) measles, H(100) blennorrage, leaves + branch with leaves, RNS.
H(113) anti-inflammatory, H(152) low blood-pressure, H(171) insipid diabetes (bark, extract), RNS.
H(151) high blood-pressure associated with colic, ONS., RNS.
H(013) ulcer, H(068) worms, H(014) eczema,H(014) dermatomycosis, oil of nuts
H(046) measles, H(100) blennorrage, leaves + branch with leaves, RNS.
H(113) anti-inflammatory, H(152) low blood-pressure, H(171) insipid diabetes (bark, extract), RNS.
H(151) high blood-pressure associated with colic, ONS., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal (Nguekokh region)
Vernacular name :
darkasu (Wolof), daf duruba (Serere), pomme-cajou, noyer d’acajou (local French)
Reference HP 2k
Author(s) :
Pernet, R.
Title :
Les plantes médicinales malgaches.Catalogue de nos connaissances chimiques et pharmaceutiques.
Mémoires de l'Institut scientifique de Madagascar. Série B, Tome 8, 217 - 303, (1957)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(013), H(018), H(161), H(173)
Recipes :
H(008), wood and leaves in infusion, RNS.
H(013) , oil of the almond(kernel) and balm of the pod, RNS.
H(018), wood and leaves in infusion, RNS.
H(161), oil of the almond(kernel) and balm of the pod, RNS.
H(173), oil of the almond(kernel) and balm of the pod, RNS.
H(013) , oil of the almond(kernel) and balm of the pod, RNS.
H(018), wood and leaves in infusion, RNS.
H(161), oil of the almond(kernel) and balm of the pod, RNS.
H(173), oil of the almond(kernel) and balm of the pod, RNS.
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Madagascar
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HS 41
Author(s) :
Sereme A., J. Millogo-Rasolodimby, S. Guinko, M. Nacro
Title :
Propriétés thérapeutiques des plantes à tanins du Burkina Faso
Pharmacopée et Médecine traditionnelle Africaines; 15 : 41 - 49 (2008)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(008), H(037), H(094), H(104), H(152), H(161), H(171)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, balm of almond extract of Anacardium occidentale is used for the disinfection of wounds
H(008) diarrhea, H(008) dysentery, H(094) hemorrhoids, macerated leaves of Anacardium occidentale is used with the extract of cola nuts (Cola acuminata)
H(008) diarrhea, H(008) dysentery, H(094) hemorrhoids, la gomme de l’écorce, RNS.
H(037) young leaves of Anacardium occidentale, macerated with salt, treat infant cough and macerated bark of the trunk treat cough
H(037) akene of Anacardium occidentale burned, ground and mixed with shea butter (Butyrospermum paradoxum), friction on the chest, chest pain heals
H(152) hypotension, H(171) hypoglycemic, decoction from the bark of Anacardium occidentale, VO.
H(104) ulcers of stomach, juice of fleshy stalks of Anacardium occidentale.
H(161) warts, gum of Anacardium occidentale treated warts
H(008) diarrhea, H(008) dysentery, H(094) hemorrhoids, macerated leaves of Anacardium occidentale is used with the extract of cola nuts (Cola acuminata)
H(008) diarrhea, H(008) dysentery, H(094) hemorrhoids, la gomme de l’écorce, RNS.
H(037) young leaves of Anacardium occidentale, macerated with salt, treat infant cough and macerated bark of the trunk treat cough
H(037) akene of Anacardium occidentale burned, ground and mixed with shea butter (Butyrospermum paradoxum), friction on the chest, chest pain heals
H(152) hypotension, H(171) hypoglycemic, decoction from the bark of Anacardium occidentale, VO.
H(104) ulcers of stomach, juice of fleshy stalks of Anacardium occidentale.
H(161) warts, gum of Anacardium occidentale treated warts
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Burkina Faso
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HT 20
Author(s) :
Terrac, M.-L.
Title :
Contribution à l'étude des plantes médicinales de Madagascar, de la Réunion et de l'île Maurice.
Thèse pour l'obtention du diplôme de Docteur de l'Université de Paris (Pharmacie), Novembre 1947. Imprimerie Vuibert, 6 rue Martel, Paris, 246 p., (1947)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(007), H(088), H(100), H(103), H(125), H(161)
Recipes :
H(006), roots, RNS.
H(007), H(100) syph, H(125), apple, RNS.
H(088), leaves , barks, RNS.
H(103), H(161), skin of the fruit, RNS.
(registered from references HT 20 - 4, HT 20 - 7, HT 20 - 8, HT 20 - 14)
H(007), H(100) syph, H(125), apple, RNS.
H(088), leaves , barks, RNS.
H(103), H(161), skin of the fruit, RNS.
(registered from references HT 20 - 4, HT 20 - 7, HT 20 - 8, HT 20 - 14)
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Mauritius
Vernacular name :
not registered
Argemone mexicana L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Argemone mexicana L.
Family :
Papaveraceae
Reference HT 20
Author(s) :
Terrac, M.-L.
Title :
Contribution à l'étude des plantes médicinales de Madagascar, de la Réunion et de l'île Maurice.
Thèse pour l'obtention du diplôme de Docteur de l'Université de Paris (Pharmacie), Novembre 1947. Imprimerie Vuibert, 6 rue Martel, Paris, 246 p., (1947)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(007), H(013), H(014), H(055), H(100), H(161), H(179)
Recipes :
H(001), leaves, RNS., lotion
H(001) conjonctivitis, H(001) stain in the eye,H(013) canker,H(014)dermatosis, H(161)warts, latex, RNS.,
H(007) diuretic, stems, RNS.
H(055) emetic again H(100) gono. and in the biginning H(008) cholera, seeds, RNS.
H(100) blen, H(179), decoction (H2O) roots
(registered from references HT 20 - 1, HT 20 - 3, HT 20 - 4, HT 20 - 5
H(001) conjonctivitis, H(001) stain in the eye,H(013) canker,H(014)dermatosis, H(161)warts, latex, RNS.,
H(007) diuretic, stems, RNS.
H(055) emetic again H(100) gono. and in the biginning H(008) cholera, seeds, RNS.
H(100) blen, H(179), decoction (H2O) roots
(registered from references HT 20 - 1, HT 20 - 3, HT 20 - 4, HT 20 - 5
Region :
Mauritius, Reunion
Country :
Mauritius, Reunion
Vernacular name :
not registered
Asparagus racemosus Willd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Asparagus racemosus Willd.
Family :
Asparagaceae
Reference HL 11
Author(s) :
Lemordant, D.
Title :
Contribution à l'ethnobotanique éthiopienne.
Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 18, 1 - 35, 142 - 179, (1971)
Symptoms :
H(161)
Recipes :
H(161), stems , leaves , ashes + butter, pommad
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
sariti
Bidens pilosa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bidens pilosa L.
Family :
Asteraceae
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(004), H(008), H(152), H(161)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, Bidens pillosa are with the leaves of Solanum nigrum can be baked under fire and then used for wound dressing
H(004) wounds, H(161) warts, the leaves Bidens pillosa with the leaves of Solanum nigrum are boiled and decoction drunk until warts disappear
H(008) dysentery, H(008) mucoid diarrhea, the stem bark of Markhamia zanzibarica, mixed with Bidens pilosa , Psidium guajava , Harungana madagascariensis, and the rusty yellow part of banana leaves and then boiled and decoction taken
H(152) low haemoglobin level, the stem bark of Macaranga monandra is boiled to make a decoction in combination with the leaves of Bidens pilosa and green coffee beans
H(161) warts, the aerial parts of Euphorbia hirta, Solanum nigrum, Bidens pilosa, and Oxygonum sinuatum and boiled. The decoction is then orally administered daily for the treatment of warts.
H(004) wounds, H(161) warts, the leaves Bidens pillosa with the leaves of Solanum nigrum are boiled and decoction drunk until warts disappear
H(008) dysentery, H(008) mucoid diarrhea, the stem bark of Markhamia zanzibarica, mixed with Bidens pilosa , Psidium guajava , Harungana madagascariensis, and the rusty yellow part of banana leaves and then boiled and decoction taken
H(152) low haemoglobin level, the stem bark of Macaranga monandra is boiled to make a decoction in combination with the leaves of Bidens pilosa and green coffee beans
H(161) warts, the aerial parts of Euphorbia hirta, Solanum nigrum, Bidens pilosa, and Oxygonum sinuatum and boiled. The decoction is then orally administered daily for the treatment of warts.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Bugabo ward)
Vernacular name :
akakurura, kakurura, obukurura
Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton
Family :
Apocynaceae
Synonyms :
Asclepias procera Aiton
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(006), H(014), H(045), H(068), H(123), H(161)
Recipes :
H(006)purg, strong, latex in food (Dra region)
H(014)tinea, H(161), latex, local application (Sahara)
H(045) + H(175), wet powder from dry wood, cataplasm (Tissint region)
H(068),dry leaves, powder, VO., weak dosis (Tata région)
H(123), strong intoxication, 1 drop latex + 1/2 l. H2O + ox broth (nomads)
H(014)tinea, H(161), latex, local application (Sahara)
H(045) + H(175), wet powder from dry wood, cataplasm (Tissint region)
H(068),dry leaves, powder, VO., weak dosis (Tata région)
H(123), strong intoxication, 1 drop latex + 1/2 l. H2O + ox broth (nomads)
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
tûrzâ, tawarzâ, tûrjâ, tawerjâ (Dra, Tunisia), krunka, kurunk (South Moroco), pomme de sodome (local French)
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(013), H(037), H(039), H(045), H(068), H(082), H(104), H(123), H(161)
Recipes :
H(013) boils, H(039) skin parasitism, H(161) warts, aerial part of Calotropis procera local application
H(037) cough, H(068) helminthiasis, H(082) asthma, H(104) stomach pain, H(123) food poisoning, tea of leaves of Calotropis procera , VO.
H(039) skin parasitism, aerial part, cataplasm of leaves
H(045) healing of wounds, powder of branch, local application
H(068) helminthiasis, H(104) stomach pain, H(123) food poisoning, diluted latex, VO.
H(037) cough, H(068) helminthiasis, H(082) asthma, H(104) stomach pain, H(123) food poisoning, tea of leaves of Calotropis procera , VO.
H(039) skin parasitism, aerial part, cataplasm of leaves
H(045) healing of wounds, powder of branch, local application
H(068) helminthiasis, H(104) stomach pain, H(123) food poisoning, diluted latex, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Morocco (southeastern) (Tafilalet)
Vernacular name :
taouerja / tourza
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(161)
Recipes :
H(161) verrues, latex of Calotropis procera in local application
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
North Madagascar
Vernacular name :
bemavo (Antakarana), pommier de Sodome, roustonnier (French), milkweeds (English)
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(006), H(014), H(018), H(045), H(055), H(068), H(077), H(082), H(092), H(113), H(126), H(161), H(179)
Recipes :
H(006) purgative, H(055) emetic ( severe intoxication), H(161) callosity, H(161) warts, latex of Calotropis procera, RNS.
H(014) mycosia,H(014) tinea, H(018) sick headache, H(068) small intestinal worms, H(126) cirrhosis, H(126) hepatitis, stems, RNS.
H(045) vulnerary, cataplasm of humid wood
H(077) anti-vomitory, H(092) poisoning, H(113) arthritis, H(126) icterus, H(126) hepatitis, H(179) nephritis, roots, RNS.
H(082) asthma, lleaves are smoked as cigaret
H(014) mycosia,H(014) tinea, H(018) sick headache, H(068) small intestinal worms, H(126) cirrhosis, H(126) hepatitis, stems, RNS.
H(045) vulnerary, cataplasm of humid wood
H(077) anti-vomitory, H(092) poisoning, H(113) arthritis, H(126) icterus, H(126) hepatitis, H(179) nephritis, roots, RNS.
H(082) asthma, lleaves are smoked as cigaret
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal (Nguekokh region)
Vernacular name :
faftan (Wolof), fogo foko (Bambara), mbodafot (Serere), arbre à soie, pomme de Sodome (local French)
Carica papaya L. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Carica papaya L.
Family :
Caricaceae
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(014), H(068), H(100), H(104), H(112), H(161)
Recipes :
H(014) eczema, psoriasis, to apply locally the latex of Carica papaya or the crushed green papaya mixed in some H2O
H(068, f) child helminthiasis, leaves crushed in a bowl, hip bath or infusion of seeds and roots, VO.
H(068) bilharziosis, roots tea of lalandja uti (Citrus sinensis) of syele (not identified mushroom), VO. 3 X / day + boil roots of mama (Carica papaya) of syele (not identified mushroom), VO. 33 cl the first day, the 1/2 le second day, 1/4 le third day
H(100) blennorrage, roots tea, VO. , 3 X / day
H(104) (o) ngandu, pain in the belly and at the level of the bladder, roots tea, 1 cup 3 X / day before meal
H(104) dyspepsia, eat green papaya or rape and boiled papaya
H(112) miscarriage, roots tea mixed with a strong beer + smoke a cigarette
H(161) warts, latex on warts
H(068, f) child helminthiasis, leaves crushed in a bowl, hip bath or infusion of seeds and roots, VO.
H(068) bilharziosis, roots tea of lalandja uti (Citrus sinensis) of syele (not identified mushroom), VO. 3 X / day + boil roots of mama (Carica papaya) of syele (not identified mushroom), VO. 33 cl the first day, the 1/2 le second day, 1/4 le third day
H(100) blennorrage, roots tea, VO. , 3 X / day
H(104) (o) ngandu, pain in the belly and at the level of the bladder, roots tea, 1 cup 3 X / day before meal
H(104) dyspepsia, eat green papaya or rape and boiled papaya
H(112) miscarriage, roots tea mixed with a strong beer + smoke a cigarette
H(161) warts, latex on warts
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (regions of Planalto)
Vernacular name :
(i) mama (Umbundu), papais (Portuguese)
Reference HD 38
Author(s) :
Daruty, C. (Dr)
Title :
Plantes Médicinales de l'Ile Maurice et des Pays Intertropicaux (p. 215)
General Steam Printing Company, 6, rue du Gouvernement - Maurice (1886)
https://archive.org/details/b24400270
Symptoms :
H(014), H(015), H(068), H(085), H(126), H(127), H(135), H(161)
Recipes :
H(015) hematuria,decoction of male root of Carica papaya (papayer mâle) cut into pieces in a cup H20, VO. Herbal tea
H(068) vermifuge, milk of Carica papaya (papayer) with an equal volume of honey + H2O VO. After 30' VO. some castor oil + juice of Citrus medica
H(126) splenitis (liver congestion), H(127) splenitis,une teaspoon of milk of Carica papaya (papayer) + its weight of sugar. VO. 1/3 morning, noon and night for 20 to 25 days
Carica papaya used for the treatment of : H(014) eczema, H(085) diphtheria, H(135) digestive, H(161) calluses
H(068) vermifuge, milk of Carica papaya (papayer) with an equal volume of honey + H2O VO. After 30' VO. some castor oil + juice of Citrus medica
H(126) splenitis (liver congestion), H(127) splenitis,une teaspoon of milk of Carica papaya (papayer) + its weight of sugar. VO. 1/3 morning, noon and night for 20 to 25 days
Carica papaya used for the treatment of : H(014) eczema, H(085) diphtheria, H(135) digestive, H(161) calluses
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Mauritius
Vernacular name :
papayer (Creole) , pappli kaye (Tamoul)
Reference HW 02
Author(s) :
Wellens R.P.
Title :
Sur des plantes médicinales ou utiles du Mayumbe Congo belge d'après des notes du Rév. Père Wellens 1891 - 1924 / par E. De Wildeman, membre de l'Académie de médecine de Paris.
Bruxelles : G. Van Campenhout, 97 p; 8°, (1938)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(068), H(161)
Recipes :
H(007), green fruits, VO.
H(068), VO. crushed seeds
H(014), small cutaneous deseases, H(161), juice of the papaw - tree, in external use
H(068), VO. crushed seeds
H(014), small cutaneous deseases, H(161), juice of the papaw - tree, in external use
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (ex. Zaïre) (ex. Belgian Congo) (Mayumbe)
Vernacular name :
nlolo = dilolo
Cassia didymobotrya Fres. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia didymobotrya Fres.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Senna didymobotrya (Fresen) Irwin & Barneby
Reference HN 21
Author(s) :
Njoroge, G. N. & R. W. Bussmann
Title :
Ethnoterapeutic management of skin diseases among the Kikuyus of Central Kenya.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 111, pp. 303-307 ( 2007)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(014), H(046), H(161)
Recipes :
H(013) pimples,H(014) scabies, H(046), H(161), leaves boiled of Senna didymobotrya, bath
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (central province)
Vernacular name :
mwenü (Kikuyu)
Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad.
Family :
Cucurbitaceae
Synonyms :
Cucumis colocynthis L.
,
Colocynthis vulgaris Schrad.
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(161), H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) schizophrenia, of Citrullus colocynthis, RNS., VO.
H(161) wart, seeds, topical
H(161) wart, seeds, topical
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Clematis simensis Fres. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Clematis simensis Fres.
Family :
Ranunculaceae
Reference HK 75
Author(s) :
Kefalew, A., Z. Asfaw & E. Kelbessa
Title :
Ethnobotany of medicinal plants in Ada’a District, East Shewa Zone of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 11:25 , (2015)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-015-0014-6
Symptoms :
H(004), H(161), H(201)
Recipes :
H(004, 4) wound, leaf of Clematis simensis powdered and carefully sprinkled on the wound. It irritates if dropped on different area
H(161, 4) Leaf of Clematis simensis of Phytolacca dodecandra powdered together and sprinkled on the wound
H(201, 4) evil eyes, root is burned and breathe in the smoke
H(161, 4) Leaf of Clematis simensis of Phytolacca dodecandra powdered together and sprinkled on the wound
H(201, 4) evil eyes, root is burned and breathe in the smoke
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia ( Oromia Regional State)
Vernacular name :
fiitii/enderifa /(Oromifa/Amarigna)
Cotyledon orbiculata L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Cotyledon orbiculata L.
Family :
Crassulaceae
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(053), H(113), H(161)
Recipes :
H(053) ear ache, decoction of leaves of Cotyledon orbiculata filtered and a drop of the decoction is put in the ear
H(113) swollen part of the body, hot leaf in local application
H(161) warts, the juice of heated leaves is applied on the warts every morning for a week
H(113) swollen part of the body, hot leaf in local application
H(161) warts, the juice of heated leaves is applied on the warts every morning for a week
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Transkei)
Vernacular name :
imphewula, intelezi (Xhosa), pig's ear (English)
Reference HV 51
Author(s) :
Van Wyk, B.-E.
Title :
A review of Khoi-San and Cape Dutch medical ethnobotany.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology , Volume 119, pp.331–341 (2008)
Symptoms :
H(053), H(099), H(118), H(161)
Recipes :
Fresh leaves of Cotyledon orbiculata applied to remove H(161) warts; H(118) gargle for sore throat; H(099) treatment of epilepsy; warm leaf juice (H(053) earache) (South African plant with a wide distribution that is also traditionally used in the Sotho and Nguni cultures) from Pappe (1847); (1850); (1857) ; from Smith (1895); from Kling (1923)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa ((from Namaqualand
to the Eastern Cape)
Vernacular name :
plakkie, varkoor kout(e)rie(bos) (Africaans)
Crepis rueppellii Sch. Bip. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Crepis rueppellii Sch. Bip.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HT 33
Author(s) :
Tilahun Teklehaymanot
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of knowledge and medicinal plants use by the people in Dek Island in Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume124, pp 69–78, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(008x), H(151), H(161)
Recipes :
H(008x) dysentery with blood (yedem tekimat), juice of crushed fresh leaf and root of Crepis rueppellii is taken orally
H(151) blood pressure (yedem bizat), root is boiled in water and taken as tea at bed time
H(161) wart (yeahiya kintarot), topically applying fresh leaf and root paste of Crepis rueppellii, Euphorbia abyssinica mixed with latex
H(151) blood pressure (yedem bizat), root is boiled in water and taken as tea at bed time
H(161) wart (yeahiya kintarot), topically applying fresh leaf and root paste of Crepis rueppellii, Euphorbia abyssinica mixed with latex
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Northwest, Dek Island in lake Tana )
Vernacular name :
yemidir gusmt (Amharic)
Croton macrostachyus Hochst. ex Del. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Croton macrostachyus Hochst. ex Del.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HG 1k
Author(s) :
Gachathi, F.N.
Title :
Kikuyu botanical dictionary of plant names and uses.
Publication supported by GTZ , (1989)The print shop, P.O. Box 24576, Nairobi.
Symptoms :
H(161)
Recipes :
H(161), juice , warts, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HN 21
Author(s) :
Njoroge, G. N. & R. W. Bussmann
Title :
Ethnoterapeutic management of skin diseases among the Kikuyus of Central Kenya.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 111, pp. 303-307 ( 2007)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(137), H(161)
Recipes :
H(004, 12) wound,H(014) ringworm, H(137) sores, H(161), sap from leaves and young twigs of Croton macrostachyus, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (central province)
Vernacular name :
mûtûndu (Kikuyu)