Prelude Medicinal Plants Database
Search | Practical Guide | Authors | DisclaimerSymptom : H(199)
Description :
sida, aids, HIV / AIDS, monkey disease ?
324 plants found in 38 reference(s) :
Abrus precatorius L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 49
Author(s) :
Kayode, J., R. A. Jose and O.E. Ige
Title :
Conservation and Biodiversity Erosion in Ondo State, Nigeria: (4). Assessing Botanicals Used in the Cure of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Owo Region
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 734-38. 2009.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/owo.htm
Symptoms :
H(199)
Recipes :
H(199) HIV / AIDS, leaves of Abrus precatorius, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Ondo State)
Vernacular name :
omisimisi (Owomode)
Abutilon mauritianum (Jacq.) Medik. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abutilon mauritianum (Jacq.) Medik.
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HK 58
Author(s) :
Kayode, J. & G.M. Kayode
Title :
Ethnomedicinal Survey of Botanicals Used in Treating Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 12: 44-55, (2008)
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/ekiti.htm
Symptoms :
H(100), H(199)
Recipes :
H(100) sexually transmitted diseases (included, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, chlamydial infection, syphilis), H(199) HIV / AIDS, leaves, roots of Abutilon mauritianum, RNS
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Ekiti State)
Vernacular name :
furu
Acacia brevispica Harms :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia brevispica Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HO 11
Author(s) :
Otieno, J. N., K. M. M. Hosea, H. V. Lyaruu & R. L. A. Mahunnah.
Title :
Multi-Plant or Single-Plant extracts, whichs is the most effective for local healing in Tanzania?
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines Volume 5 (2): 165 - 172, (2008)
Symptoms :
H(199)
Recipes :
H(199) opportunistic infections (HIV), principaly roots extracts of Harrisonia abyssinica, Carissa edulis, Euclea natalensis, Ximenia caffra, Dichrostachys cinerea, Aloe secundiflora, Acacia brevispica, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (people in Lake Victoria basin)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
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 HM 47
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, van den Beukel, C. J.P. , Hamza, O. J.M. , Mbwambo, Z, H. , Nondoa, R. O.S. , Masimba, P. J., Matee, M. I.N. , Kapingu, M. C., Mikxf, F. , Verweij, P. E. , van der Ven, A. J.A.M.
Title :
Brine shrimp toxicity evaluation of some Tanzanian plants used traditionally for the treatment of fungal infections.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 4 (2), pp 219 - 225, (2007)
http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc07022
Symptoms :
H(014), H(199)
Recipes :
H(014) oral candidiasis and skin fungal opportunistic infections of H(199) HIV / AID, stems of Acacia nilotica, RNS, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
kloriti
Acacia robusta subsp usambarensis (Taub) Brenan :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia robusta subsp usambarensis (Taub) Brenan
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 47
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, van den Beukel, C. J.P. , Hamza, O. J.M. , Mbwambo, Z, H. , Nondoa, R. O.S. , Masimba, P. J., Matee, M. I.N. , Kapingu, M. C., Mikxf, F. , Verweij, P. E. , van der Ven, A. J.A.M.
Title :
Brine shrimp toxicity evaluation of some Tanzanian plants used traditionally for the treatment of fungal infections.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 4 (2), pp 219 - 225, (2007)
http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc07022
Symptoms :
H(014), H(199)
Recipes :
H(014) oral candidiasis and skin fungal opportunistic infections of H(199) HIV / AID, leaves of Acacia robusta subsp., RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mkame
Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 93
Author(s) :
Kiringe, J. W.
Title :
A Survey of Traditional Health Remedies Used by the Maasai of Southern Kaijiado District, Kenya
Ethnobotany Research & Applications 4:061-073 (2006)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(199)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, sap of Acacia tortilis taken directly.
H(199) Treatment of sexually transmitted diseases e.g. gonorrhea, mouth ulcers, ONS., RNS.
H(199) Treatment of sexually transmitted diseases e.g. gonorrhea, mouth ulcers, ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :
Acalypha fruticosa Forssk. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha fruticosa Forssk.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Acalypha amentacea Roxb.
Reference HM 47
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, van den Beukel, C. J.P. , Hamza, O. J.M. , Mbwambo, Z, H. , Nondoa, R. O.S. , Masimba, P. J., Matee, M. I.N. , Kapingu, M. C., Mikxf, F. , Verweij, P. E. , van der Ven, A. J.A.M.
Title :
Brine shrimp toxicity evaluation of some Tanzanian plants used traditionally for the treatment of fungal infections.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 4 (2), pp 219 - 225, (2007)
http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc07022
Symptoms :
H(014), H(199)
Recipes :
H(014) oral candidiasis and skin fungal opportunistic infections of H(199) HIV / AID, leaves and roots of Acalypha fruticosa, RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
siaiti
Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. Anderson :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. Anderson
Family :
Acanthaceae
Reference HT 47
Author(s) :
Feuya Tchouya,G. R. , A. Souza, J. C. Tchouankeu, J.-F. Yala, M. Boukandou, H. Foundikou, G. D. Nguema Obiang, F. Fekam Boyom, R. Mabika Mabika, E. Zeuko´o Menkem, D. Tantoh Ndinteh, J. Lebibi
Title :
Ethnopharmacological surveys and pharmacological studies of plants used in traditional medicine in the treatment of HIV/AIDS opportunistic diseases in Gabon
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 162, 306–316 (2015)
Symptoms :
H(199), H(082), H(104)
Recipes :
H(199) HIV/AIDS and opportunistic diseases; H(082) respiratory tract infections; H(104) stomach ache, barks, leaves of Acanthus montanus, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Gabon (Northwest and Southeastern provinces)
Vernacular name :
gèbanganbalè
Acokanthera schimperi (A.DC.) Schweinf. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acokanthera schimperi (A.DC.) Schweinf.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HM 46
Author(s) :
Muthee, J.K., D.W. Gakuya, J.M. Mbaria, P.G. Kareru, C.M. Mulei, F.K. Njonge
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of anthelmintic and other medicinal plants traditionally used in Loitoktok district of Kenya
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 135, 15–21, (2011)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874111000766
Symptoms :
H(039), H(151), H(199)
Recipes :
H(039, 1) ectoparasites, H(151) blood pressure, H(199) AIDS, roots, stems barks of Acokanthera schimperi, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
kenya (Loitoktok district)
Vernacular name :
olmorijoi
Adansonia digitata L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Adansonia digitata L.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Synonyms :
Adansonia sphaerocarpa A.Chev.
Reference HM 81
Author(s) :
Mongalo, N. I. and T. J. Makhafola
Title :
Ethnobotanical knowledge of the lay people of Blouberg area (Pedi tribe), Limpopo Province, South Africa
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 14:46 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0245-4
Symptoms :
H(095), H(199)
Recipes :
H(199, 35), stem bark of Adansonia digitata is used to treat opportunistic fungal infections, mostly associated with HIV-AIDS., RNS., VO.
H(095) fruit are edible
H(095) fruit are edible
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Limpopo Province)
Vernacular name :
motsoo
Afzelia africana Smith ex Pers. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Afzelia africana Smith ex Pers.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 58
Author(s) :
Kayode, J. & G.M. Kayode
Title :
Ethnomedicinal Survey of Botanicals Used in Treating Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 12: 44-55, (2008)
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/ekiti.htm
Symptoms :
H(100), H(199)
Recipes :
H(100) sexually transmitted diseases (included, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, chlamydial infection, syphilis), H(199) HIV / AIDS, root of Afzelia africana, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Ekiti State)
Vernacular name :
apa
Agathosma betulina (P.J.Bergius) Pillans :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Agathosma betulina (P.J.Bergius) Pillans
Family :
Rubiaceae
Reference HO 21
Author(s) :
Otang, W. M. , D. S. Grierson & R. N. Ndip
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the management of opportunistic fungal infections in HIV/AIDS patients in the Amathole District of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 6(11), pp. 2071-2080, 23 March, 2012
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2012/23Mar/Otang%20et%20al.pdf
Symptoms :
H(087), H(199)
Recipes :
H(199) HIV/AIDS, H(087) oesopharyngeal candidiasis, opportunistic infections in HIV/AIDS, leaves decoction of Agathosma betulina, VO.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Amathole District of the Eastern Cape.)
Vernacular name :
ibuchu (isiXhosa)
Agauria salicifolia (Comm. ex Lam.) Hook.f. ex Oliv. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Agauria salicifolia (Comm. ex Lam.) Hook.f. ex Oliv.
Family :
Ericaceae
Synonyms :
Agauria polyphylla Baker
Reference HM 47
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, van den Beukel, C. J.P. , Hamza, O. J.M. , Mbwambo, Z, H. , Nondoa, R. O.S. , Masimba, P. J., Matee, M. I.N. , Kapingu, M. C., Mikxf, F. , Verweij, P. E. , van der Ven, A. J.A.M.
Title :
Brine shrimp toxicity evaluation of some Tanzanian plants used traditionally for the treatment of fungal infections.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 4 (2), pp 219 - 225, (2007)
http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc07022
Symptoms :
H(014), H(199)
Recipes :
H(014) oral candidiasis and skin fungal opportunistic infections of H(199) HIV / AID, leaves of Agauria salicifolia, RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mwomboa
Agave americana subsp.americana :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Agave americana subsp.americana
Family :
Asparagaceae
Reference HS 45
Author(s) :
Seleteng Kose, L. , A. Moteetee, S. Van Vuuren
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the Maseru district of Lesotho
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 170, 184–200, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(199)
Recipes :
H(013) herpes, H(199) HIV and related infections, leaves of Agave americana subsp americana, RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Lesotho ( Maseru district)
Vernacular name :
lekhala le
leputsoa (Sesotho)
Ageratum conyzoides L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Ageratum conyzoides L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HK 49
Author(s) :
Kayode, J., R. A. Jose and O.E. Ige
Title :
Conservation and Biodiversity Erosion in Ondo State, Nigeria: (4). Assessing Botanicals Used in the Cure of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Owo Region
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 734-38. 2009.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/owo.htm
Symptoms :
H(199)
Recipes :
H(199) HIV / AIDS, leaves of Ageratum conyzoides, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Ondo State)
Vernacular name :
imi-esu (Owomode)
Reference HM 55
Author(s) :
Mahwasane S. T., L. Middleton, N. Boaduo
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plants used by the traditional healers of the Lwamondo area, Limpopo province, South Africa
South African Journal of Botany 88, 69–75 (2013)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0254629913002615
Symptoms :
H(199)
Recipes :
H(199), leaves of Ageratum conyzoides are soaked in cold water for 3 days and the mixture drank by HIV positive patients to boost their immune systems. (1 citation)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Limpopo province, Lwamondo area)
Vernacular name :
mutungwi (tshiVenda)
Albizia anthelmintica Brongn. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia anthelmintica Brongn.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 47
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, van den Beukel, C. J.P. , Hamza, O. J.M. , Mbwambo, Z, H. , Nondoa, R. O.S. , Masimba, P. J., Matee, M. I.N. , Kapingu, M. C., Mikxf, F. , Verweij, P. E. , van der Ven, A. J.A.M.
Title :
Brine shrimp toxicity evaluation of some Tanzanian plants used traditionally for the treatment of fungal infections.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 4 (2), pp 219 - 225, (2007)
http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc07022
Symptoms :
H(014), H(199)
Recipes :
H(014) oral candidiasis and skin fungal opportunistic infections of H(199) HIV / AID, roots of Albizia anthelmintica, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
muleta
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Alchornea cordata Benth.
Reference HK 58
Author(s) :
Kayode, J. & G.M. Kayode
Title :
Ethnomedicinal Survey of Botanicals Used in Treating Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 12: 44-55, (2008)
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/ekiti.htm
Symptoms :
H(100), H(199)
Recipes :
H(100) sexually transmitted diseases (included, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, chlamydial infection, syphilis), H(199) HIV / AIDS, leaves, stem bark, fruits, roots of Alchornea cordifolia, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Ekiti State)
Vernacular name :
ipa
Reference HT 47
Author(s) :
Feuya Tchouya,G. R. , A. Souza, J. C. Tchouankeu, J.-F. Yala, M. Boukandou, H. Foundikou, G. D. Nguema Obiang, F. Fekam Boyom, R. Mabika Mabika, E. Zeuko´o Menkem, D. Tantoh Ndinteh, J. Lebibi
Title :
Ethnopharmacological surveys and pharmacological studies of plants used in traditional medicine in the treatment of HIV/AIDS opportunistic diseases in Gabon
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 162, 306–316 (2015)
Symptoms :
H(199), H(008), H(013), H(082), H(091)
Recipes :
H(199) HIV/AIDS and opportunistic diseases; H(091) anemia–general fatigue; H(008) chronic diarrhea; H(082) respiratory tract infections; H(013) abcess, leaves, stems of Alchornea cordifolia
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Gabon (Northwest and Southeastern provinces)
Vernacular name :
mbonzeni
Alchornea laxiflora (Benth.) Pax & K. Hoffm. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Alchornea laxiflora (Benth.) Pax & K. Hoffm.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HK 49
Author(s) :
Kayode, J., R. A. Jose and O.E. Ige
Title :
Conservation and Biodiversity Erosion in Ondo State, Nigeria: (4). Assessing Botanicals Used in the Cure of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Owo Region
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 734-38. 2009.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/owo.htm
Symptoms :
H(199)
Recipes :
H(199) HIV / AIDS, leaves of Alcornea laxiflora, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Ondo State)
Vernacular name :
iya peepe (Owomode)
Alepidea amatymbica Eckl. & Zeyh. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Alepidea amatymbica Eckl. & Zeyh.
Family :
Apiaceae
Reference HO 19
Author(s) :
Omoruyi, B. E., G. Bradley & A. J. Afolayan
Title :
Ethnomedicinal survey of medicinal plants used for the management of HIV/AIDS infection among local management of HIV/AIDS infection among local communities of Nkonkobe Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 6(19), pp. 3603-3608, 23 May, 2012
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2012/23May/Omoruyi%20et%20al.pdf
Symptoms :
H(199)
Recipes :
H(199) opportunist HIV/AIDS infections as diarrhoea, clean-up blood vessels and improves patients appetite, root and bark of Alepidea amatymbica are boiled. Two-three tea spoons of the infusion are administered to children, while half a cup is given to an adult once a day.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Nkonkobe Municipality
Vernacular name :
nkatazo
Reference HO 21
Author(s) :
Otang, W. M. , D. S. Grierson & R. N. Ndip
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the management of opportunistic fungal infections in HIV/AIDS patients in the Amathole District of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 6(11), pp. 2071-2080, 23 March, 2012
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2012/23Mar/Otang%20et%20al.pdf
Symptoms :
H(014), H(043), H(087), H(199)
Recipes :
H(199) HIV/AIDS,H(014) aspergillosis, H(043) +H(014) cryptococcal meningitis, H(087) oesopharyngeal candidiasis, opportunistic infections in HIV/AIDS, decoction of rhizome root of Alepidea amatymbica, VO.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Amathole District of the Eastern Cape.)
Vernacular name :
iqwili (isiXhosa)
Alepidea cordifolia B.-E.van Wyk :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Alepidea cordifolia B.-E.van Wyk
Family :
Apiaceae
Reference HM 77
Author(s) :
Mugomeri, E., P. Chatanga, N, Chakane
Title :
Medicinal herbs used by HIV-positive people in Lesotho
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 13(4):123-131 (2016)
10.21010/ajtcam.v13i4.17
Symptoms :
H(199)
Recipes :
H(199, 7) HIV / AIDS, boost immunity, dry, crush & cook the roots of Alepidea cordifolia
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Lesotho
Vernacular name :
lesoko