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Description :
expectorant
76 plants found in 38 reference(s) :
Abrus precatorius L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
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(001), H(013), H(078), H(186)
Recipes :
H(013) lupus,maceration in bottle of 10 gr shelled seeds of Abrus precatorius (wild licorice plant) which are then pounded into pulp. local application (see page 82)
H(037) pectoral syrup for children, decoction during 1/2h of 60 gr Abrus precatorius (wild licorice plant), 30 gr. thinly sliced Hibiscus esculentus (lalo) + 240 gr sugar, reduce to the consistency of syrup. VO. 1 teaspoon often in the day
Abrus precatorius used for the treatment of : H(001) ophthalmia, H(013) ulcers, H(038) bladder irritation (leaves), H(078) cancer, H(186) expectorant
H(037) pectoral syrup for children, decoction during 1/2h of 60 gr Abrus precatorius (wild licorice plant), 30 gr. thinly sliced Hibiscus esculentus (lalo) + 240 gr sugar, reduce to the consistency of syrup. VO. 1 teaspoon often in the day
Abrus precatorius used for the treatment of : H(001) ophthalmia, H(013) ulcers, H(038) bladder irritation (leaves), H(078) cancer, H(186) expectorant
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Mauritius
Vernacular name :
réglisse (sauvage) (Creole) , goundoomani vayr (Tamoul)
Abutilon mauritianum (Jacq.) Medik. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abutilon mauritianum (Jacq.) Medik.
Family :
Malvaceae
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(186)
Recipes :
H(186), to chew the root
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Marakwet)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia scorpioides (L.) W.F. Wight
Reference D1 Nord
Author(s) :
Didi, O., M. Hadj-Mahammed., H. Zabeirou
Title :
Place des plantes spontannées dans la médecine traditionnelle de la région de Ouargla (Sahara septentrional Est)
Place of the spontaneous plants samples in the traditional pharmacopoeia of the area of Ouargla (Septentrional east Sahara)
Courrier du Savoir – N°03,, pp. 47-51 (Janvier 2003)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(045), H(088), H(118), H(124), H(186)
Recipes :
H(006) softener, H(045) detergent, H(088) astringent, H(118) angina, H(124) hemostatic, H(186) expectorant, barks, leaves, gums, fruits of Acacia scorpioides, infusion, maceration, poultice, ointment
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria (Septentrional east Sahara)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Albizia zygia (DC.) J.F. Macbr. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia zygia (DC.) J.F. Macbr.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 01
Author(s) :
Kerharo, J. & J. G. Adam
Title :
La pharmacopée sénégalaise traditionnelle. Plantes médicinales et toxiques.
Editions Vigot Frères, Paris, 1011 p., (1974)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(186)
Recipes :
H(051), barks stem, branch, trunk, decoction (H2O) , bath
H(186), roots in powder, VO.
H(186), roots in powder, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
not registered
Allium cepa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium cepa L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Reference HN 16
Author(s) :
Ndukwu, B.C. and N.B.Ben-Nwadibia
Title :
Ethnomedicinal aspects of plants used as spices and condiments in the Niger delta area of Nigeria
Leaflets Journal on WWW : http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/niger.htm
Symptoms :
H(013), H(014), H(020x), H(037), H(045), H(053), H(060), H(078), H(082), H(091), H(095), H(094), H(152), H(157), H(175), H(186)
Recipes :
H(091), H(186), onion bulb serves as a stimulant and expectorant
H(014), H(020x), H(045), Generally antimicrobial, it is usually crushed and its juice used against skin infections and insect bites
H(013) , H(053), H(094), H(175) + H(078), the roasted onion or its compress is used as poultice for tumors, ulcers, earaches and piles
H(037), H(082), H(152), H(157), juice of onion is mixed with honey in the treatment of asthma, cough, cold, convulsion and hypotension
H(048), H(060), fresh onion leaves is mostly used to eat roasted meat “suya” as a carminative and to reduce cholesterol level.
H(095), onion bulb is mostly used for flavouring and garnishing soup and foods
H(014), H(020x), H(045), Generally antimicrobial, it is usually crushed and its juice used against skin infections and insect bites
H(013) , H(053), H(094), H(175) + H(078), the roasted onion or its compress is used as poultice for tumors, ulcers, earaches and piles
H(037), H(082), H(152), H(157), juice of onion is mixed with honey in the treatment of asthma, cough, cold, convulsion and hypotension
H(048), H(060), fresh onion leaves is mostly used to eat roasted meat “suya” as a carminative and to reduce cholesterol level.
H(095), onion bulb is mostly used for flavouring and garnishing soup and foods
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
alubarha (Bini); oyim mbakara (Efik/Ibibio ) ; yabasi (Igbo) ; alubosa (Yoruba) ; red onion (English)
Allium sativum L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium sativum L.
Family :
Alliaceae
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(007), H(037), H(045), H(053), H(059), H(068), H(091), H(094), H(102), H(107), H(108), H(135), H(152), H(186)
Recipes :
H(007),H(037), H(045), H(059), H(068), H(091), H(094), H(102), H(107), H(108), H(135), H(152), H(186), bulbs are powerful H(068) vermifuge, hypotensive, cholagogue, expectorant, digestive, H(068) anthelmintic, depurative, tonic, general antiseptic; for dysentery, typhoid, plague, intestinal worms, suppository for hemorrhoids, tuberculosis, cough, colds
H(053), drops of bot fat previously cooked with sliced garlic useful in treating otitis
H(053), drops of bot fat previously cooked with sliced garlic useful in treating otitis
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
thoum, toum (Arabic), tiskert, tissert (Berber), garlic (English), ail cultivé; ail commum (local French)
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(051), H(068), H(082), H(091), H(094), H(113), H(130), H(186)
Recipes :
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Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
alubosa (Yoruba), tafarnuwa (Hausa)
Annona senegalensis Pers. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Annona senegalensis Pers.
Family :
Annonaceae
Synonyms :
Annona arenaria Thonn.
,
Annona chrysophylla Bojer
Reference HB 21
Author(s) :
Boulesteix, M. & S. Guinko
Title :
Plantes médicinales utilisées par les Gbayas dans la région de Bouar (Empire Centrafricain).
Quatrième colloque du Conseil africain de Malgache pour l'enseignement supérieur (C.A.M.E.S.), Libreville, Gabon, 23 - 52, (1979)
Symptoms :
H(186)
Recipes :
H(186), barks, decoction (H2O) , chest friction
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Central African Republic (ex Central african empire)
Vernacular name :
sole (Gbaya dialecte Bossangoa)
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(078), H(087), H(186)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, leaves juice of Annona chrysophylla , VO.
H(078) + H(087), tumors purulent, roots and leaves of Annona chrysophylla , to pound, local application
H(186) expectorant, roots of Annona chrysophylla of Combretum microlepidotum (syn: Combretum molle R.Br.) juice extract, VO.
H(078) + H(087), tumors purulent, roots and leaves of Annona chrysophylla , to pound, local application
H(186) expectorant, roots of Annona chrysophylla of Combretum microlepidotum (syn: Combretum molle R.Br.) juice extract, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mdopeta (Kimbungu, Kipogoro)
Artemisia afra Jacq. ex Willd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Artemisia afra Jacq. ex Willd.
Family :
Asteraceae
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(104), H(186)
Recipes :
H(104), H(186), whole plant of Artemisia afra, to carbonize, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Marakwet)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile
Family :
Zygophyllaceae
Synonyms :
Balanites gillettii Cufod.
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(026), H(186)
Recipes :
H(026), barks stem, branch, trunk of Heeria reticulata of Terminalia brownii of Balanites aegytiaca, decoction , VO.
H(186), resin of Balanites. , to dilute in milk, VO.
H(186), resin of Balanites. , to dilute in milk, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Marakwet)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Boswellia sacra Flueck. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Boswellia sacra Flueck.
Family :
Burseraceae
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(186)
Recipes :
H(186, 4) expectorant, gum of Boswellia carterii, chewing
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
lubn
Butyrospermum paradoxum (Gaertner f.) Hepper :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Butyrospermum paradoxum (Gaertner f.) Hepper
Family :
Sapotaceae
Reference HB 33
Author(s) :
Bhat, R.B., E.O. Etejere, V.T. Oladipo
Title :
Ethnobotanical studies fron central Nigeria.
Economic Botany, 44 (3), pp. 382-390, (1990)
Symptoms :
H(003), H(012), H(013), H(087), H(113), H(186)
Recipes :
Harvest mature fruits of Butyrospermum paradoxumat any time of day
H(003, f) for swollen limbs.: A handful of leaves of Bryophyllum pinnatum is ground and mixed with one or two teaspoonfuls of shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii) and used to massage the affected part
H(012), f) The dried leaves of Phyllanthus pentandrus along with those of Vigna sp. are pound in equal proportions to powder and mixed with shea butter (Butyrospermum paradoxum); this ointment is used to treat dislocated limbs.
H(013, f), for boils: The dried leaves of Phyllanthus pentandrus along with those of Vigna sp. are pound in equal proportions to powder and mixed with shea butter (Butyrospermum paradoxum); this ointment is applied on the affected part.
H(087, f) for whitlow: a handful of leaves of Bryophyllum pinnatum is ground and mixed with one or two raw eggs and about one teaspoonful of shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii) and used to massage the affected part
H(113, f) neckpain, a handful of the leaves of Ageratum conyzoides is ground together and mixed wlth one or two tablespoonfuls of shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii); the ointment is used to massage the affected part
H(186, f) as an expectorant: Four to six dried leaves of Calotropis procera are ground and then mixed with about one teaspoonful of shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii) and water; this is taken orally
H(003, f) for swollen limbs.: A handful of leaves of Bryophyllum pinnatum is ground and mixed with one or two teaspoonfuls of shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii) and used to massage the affected part
H(012), f) The dried leaves of Phyllanthus pentandrus along with those of Vigna sp. are pound in equal proportions to powder and mixed with shea butter (Butyrospermum paradoxum); this ointment is used to treat dislocated limbs.
H(013, f), for boils: The dried leaves of Phyllanthus pentandrus along with those of Vigna sp. are pound in equal proportions to powder and mixed with shea butter (Butyrospermum paradoxum); this ointment is applied on the affected part.
H(087, f) for whitlow: a handful of leaves of Bryophyllum pinnatum is ground and mixed with one or two raw eggs and about one teaspoonful of shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii) and used to massage the affected part
H(113, f) neckpain, a handful of the leaves of Ageratum conyzoides is ground together and mixed wlth one or two tablespoonfuls of shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii); the ointment is used to massage the affected part
H(186, f) as an expectorant: Four to six dried leaves of Calotropis procera are ground and then mixed with about one teaspoonful of shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii) and water; this is taken orally
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Central Nigeria (Kwara state)
Vernacular name :
pahan (Yoruba)
Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton
Family :
Apocynaceae
Synonyms :
Asclepias procera Aiton
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(008), H(013), H(014), H(055), H(068), H(082), H(090), H(092), H(100), H(103), H(104), H(113), H(172), H(173), H(186), H(125)
Recipes :
Decoction of bark and latex used H(173) anti-leprosy, forH(014), scabies
Powdered dried leaves H(068) vermifuge in small doses
H(082) dry leaves smoked as cigarettes for asthma
H(092), latex causes serious inflammations and may lead to blindness if it gets into the eyes
H(014), cataplasm of fresh leaves for sunstroke
H(103) latex applied on teeth to loosen them, also for toothache
H(090) leaf extracts cardiotonic
H(055) root emetic, H(186) expectorant
H(008) root bark for dysentery, H(172) elephantiasis, H(100) syphilitic ulcers, H(104) stomachic, H(125) diaphoretic
Powdered dried leaves H(068) vermifuge in small doses
H(082) dry leaves smoked as cigarettes for asthma
H(092), latex causes serious inflammations and may lead to blindness if it gets into the eyes
H(014), cataplasm of fresh leaves for sunstroke
H(103) latex applied on teeth to loosen them, also for toothache
H(090) leaf extracts cardiotonic
H(055) root emetic, H(186) expectorant
H(008) root bark for dysentery, H(172) elephantiasis, H(100) syphilitic ulcers, H(104) stomachic, H(125) diaphoretic
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo
Vernacular name :
oshar; baranbakh; krenka (Arabic), torcha ; tourza, ngeyi (Berber), apple of sodom, cotton, mudar plant (English), calotrope, arbre à soie, fafetone; pomme de sodome (local French)
Reference HB 33
Author(s) :
Bhat, R.B., E.O. Etejere, V.T. Oladipo
Title :
Ethnobotanical studies fron central Nigeria.
Economic Botany, 44 (3), pp. 382-390, (1990)
Symptoms :
H(020), H(186)
Recipes :
Harvest fresh, preferably from.young plants of Calotropis procera, at time of need
H(020) snake bite or scorpion sting: latex is obtained from any part of the plant and applied by making seven {traditional belief) incisions on the affected part after dipping the razor inthe latex.
H(186, f) as an expectorant: Four to six dried leaves are ground and then mixed with about one teaspoonful of shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii) and water; this is taken orally
H(020) snake bite or scorpion sting: latex is obtained from any part of the plant and applied by making seven {traditional belief) incisions on the affected part after dipping the razor inthe latex.
H(186, f) as an expectorant: Four to six dried leaves are ground and then mixed with about one teaspoonful of shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii) and water; this is taken orally
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Central Nigeria (Kwara state)
Vernacular name :
bomu-bomu (Yoruba), tufatia (Hausa)
Capparis spinosa L. :
1 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
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)
Carica papaya L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Carica papaya L.
Family :
Caricaceae
Reference HW 05
Author(s) :
Wome, B.
Title :
Recherches ethnopharmacognosiques sur les plantes médicinales utilisées en médecine traditionnelle à Kisangani (Haut-Zaïre).
Thèse de doctorat, Université libre de Bruxelles, Fac. Sc., 561 p., (1985)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(068), H(038), H(104), H(109), H(169), H(186)
Recipes :
H(037), H(186), adult flowers, decoction (H2O), to filter, VO.
H(038), H(104), roots of Carica., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(068), latex délayé of Carica, VO.
H(109), roots of Carica papaya, ripe fruit of Capsicum frutescens, to pound, to dilute, to filter, enema
H(109), latex of Carica, scarifications
H(169), roots of Carica. to pound, to dilute, enema
H(038), H(104), roots of Carica., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(068), latex délayé of Carica, VO.
H(109), roots of Carica papaya, ripe fruit of Capsicum frutescens, to pound, to dilute, to filter, enema
H(109), latex of Carica, scarifications
H(169), roots of Carica. to pound, to dilute, enema
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (ex. Zaïre) (Kisangani)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Clerodendrum johnstonii Oliv. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Clerodendrum johnstonii Oliv.
Family :
Verbenaceae
Reference HB 08
Author(s) :
Bally, P.R.O.
Title :
Native medicinal and poisonous plants of East Africa.
Kew Bull., 1, 10 - 25, (1937)
Symptoms :
H(186)
Recipes :
H(186), leaves, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
East Africa
Vernacular name :
not registered
Combretum glutinosum Perr. ex DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Combretum glutinosum Perr. ex DC.
Family :
Combretaceae
Reference HA 41
Author(s) :
Aubréville, A.
Title :
Flore forestière Soudano-guinéenne (A.O.F - Cameroun - A.E.F)
Office Recherche Scientifique d'Outre-Mer, 523 p, (1950)
Soc. Edit. Maritim. Col., Paris
Symptoms :
H(004), H(124), H(186)
Recipes :
H(004), leaves of Combretum glutinosum, decoction to wash the wound
H(004), fresh leaves or dried séchéesin powder, local application
H(004), barks pounded in local application
H(124) haemorrhage after the circoncision, infusion of pounded leaves, to wash the wound
H(186) expectorant, infusion of pounded leaves, VO.
H(004), fresh leaves or dried séchéesin powder, local application
H(004), barks pounded in local application
H(124) haemorrhage after the circoncision, infusion of pounded leaves, to wash the wound
H(186) expectorant, infusion of pounded leaves, VO.
Region :
West Africa, Central Africa
Country :
(A.O.F - A.E.F)
Vernacular name :
tiangara, demba, djamba, khattan (Bambara, Malinké), dooki (Peuhl, Foulla), farin taramnid, dalo (Haoussa), lifapelu (Gourmantché), kougounga (Mossi), yay (Sérère), calangoudoune (Diola), jambakatan (Mandingue), dosso (Fon), bodomi (Nago, Yoruba)
Combretum molle R. Br. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Combretum molle R. Br.
Family :
Combretaceae
Synonyms :
Combretum microlepidotum Engl.
Reference HH 16
Author(s) :
Haerdi, F.
Title :
Afrikanische Heilpflanzen. Die Eingeborenen-Heilpflanzen des Ulanga- Distriktes Tanganjikas (Ostafrika).
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 1-278 (1964)
Published : 1964, Verlag für Recht und Gesellschaft (Basel)
Symptoms :
H(100), H(186)
Recipes :
H(100) syphilis, extract from roots of Securinega virosa of Psorospermum febrifugum of Combretum microlepidotum of Premna senensis (kinamoto (Kihehe), lutiku (Kimbunga), kinyaulu (Kisagara)), VO.
H(186) expectorant, roots of Annona chrysophylla of Combretum microlepidotum, juice extract, VO.
H(186) expectorant, roots of Annona chrysophylla of Combretum microlepidotum, juice extract, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mlama (Kimbunga), mukule, mlamanyagi (Kihehe)
Combretum nigricans Lepr. ex Guill. & Perr. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Combretum nigricans Lepr. ex Guill. & Perr.
Family :
Combretaceae
Synonyms :
Combretum elliotii Engl. & Diels
Reference HC 32
Author(s) :
Carrière, M.
Title :
Plantes de Guinée à l' usage des éleveurs et des véterinaires
Centre de coopération internationale en recherche agronomique pour le développement département d'élevage et de médecine vétérinaire.
CIRAD-EMVT 10, rue Pierre-Curie 94704 Maisons-Alfort Cedex -France
Symptoms :
H(135), H(186), H(215)
Recipes :
H(135) digestive disorders, leaves: H(186) expectorant action; aqueous maceration ( HB 99 Burkill 1985 ).
H(215) branches: placed in a water hole, they are supposed to attract fish and alligators at the surface, which would be greatly affected (receipt from HA 98 (Aubreville, 1950)
H(215) branches: placed in a water hole, they are supposed to attract fish and alligators at the surface, which would be greatly affected (receipt from HA 98 (Aubreville, 1950)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea Conakry
Vernacular name :
sembabalé, sembabali, sama , m'bali, diangara, tiankara (Malinké), karmafassa, doki, dooki (Poular), foubécine (Soussou)
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 (Dipl ôme d'état), 138 p., Juillet 1991
Symptoms :
H(037), H(092), H(104), H(186)
Recipes :
H(037) syrup again cough, H(104) enteralgia, H(186), leaves of Combretum nigricans, RNS.
H(092) fishing poison, branches and leaves of Combretum nigricans in H20
H(092) fishing poison, branches and leaves of Combretum nigricans in H20
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Benin
Vernacular name :
dokigori, bouhiki (Peuhl), chiriri, dagéra (Haoussa), hégnimalé, koudékoudé (Fon), koulogoutémini (Bariba), moufopaïe, alémébé (Samba)
Commelina africana L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Commelina africana L.
Family :
Commelinaceae
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(082), H(186)
Recipes :
H(082) + H(186), leaves of Commelina africana of Boerhavia diffusa, leaves, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Benin
Vernacular name :
aglétomachi (Adja), boutou (Sahouè)
Commiphora africana (A. Rich.) Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Commiphora africana (A. Rich.) Engl.
Family :
Burseraceae
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(037), H(045), H(048), H(075), H(104), H(108), H(116), H(139), H(186)
Recipes :
H(037), (Sahara) gum resin + grease dromedary + powder clove, mixing, VO.
H(045), H(048), H(075), H(104), H(116), H(139), H(186), gum resin, RNS.
H(108), seeds, powder, 1 coffe spoon in 1 glass warm milk
H(045), H(048), H(075), H(104), H(116), H(139), H(186), gum resin, RNS.
H(108), seeds, powder, 1 coffe spoon in 1 glass warm milk
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
âdres (occidental Sahara, Moresque), âdaras (Touareg), bdellium africain (local French)