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Description :
building material
61 plants found in 2 reference(s) :
Aframomum alboviolaceum (Ridl.) K. Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum alboviolaceum (Ridl.) K. Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Synonyms :
Aframomum latifolium K. Schum.
Reference HT 53
Author(s) :
Terashima, H., M. Ichikawa
Title :
A comparative ethnobotany of the Mbuti and Efe hunter-gatherers in Itury forest, Democratic Republic of Congo
African Study Monographs, 24(1, 2): 1-168, (2003)
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Symptoms :
H(219)
Recipes :
H(219) The stems and leaves of Aframomum latifolium are used for construction materials, especially for thatching and laying on the floor of the hemispherical huts (Mbuti Pygmies in Ituri forest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
amesisiale (Mbuti Pygmies, Ituri forest)
Aframomum laurentii (De Wild. & T.Durand) K.Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum laurentii (De Wild. & T.Durand) K.Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HT 53
Author(s) :
Terashima, H., M. Ichikawa
Title :
A comparative ethnobotany of the Mbuti and Efe hunter-gatherers in Itury forest, Democratic Republic of Congo
African Study Monographs, 24(1, 2): 1-168, (2003)
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Symptoms :
H(095), H(219)
Recipes :
H(095) The white juicy part around the seeds of Aframomum laurentii called " tundu" is eaten raw
H(219) The stems and leaves are used for beds or mats on the floor because they are soft and fragrant, and also used for construction (Mbuti Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(219) The stems and leaves are used for beds or mats on the floor because they are soft and fragrant, and also used for construction (Mbuti Pygmies in Ituri forest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
amekpi (Mbuti Pygmies, Ituri forest),
Aframomum sanguineum (K. Schum.) K. Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum sanguineum (K. Schum.) K. Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Synonyms :
Aframomum hanburyi K. Schum.
,
Aframomum angustifolium (Sonn.) K. Schum.
Reference HT 53
Author(s) :
Terashima, H., M. Ichikawa
Title :
A comparative ethnobotany of the Mbuti and Efe hunter-gatherers in Itury forest, Democratic Republic of Congo
African Study Monographs, 24(1, 2): 1-168, (2003)
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Symptoms :
H(095), H(219)
Recipes :
H(095) The red fruits of Aframomum sanguineum called "gocha or "ola" are eaten raw, tasting a bit sour but refreshing
H(219) The softened stems, split longitudinally, are used to fix the Marantaceae plants such as "ngilipi" (Megaphrynium macrostachyum), to the framework of the roof (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest) (Mbuti Pygmies in the Ituri forest)
H(219) The softened stems, split longitudinally, are used to fix the Marantaceae plants such as "ngilipi" (Megaphrynium macrostachyum), to the framework of the roof (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest) (Mbuti Pygmies in the Ituri forest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
mbembe,bebe (Efe Pygmies, Ituri forest), ngemoa Mbuti Pygmies, Ituri forest)
Aframomum sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum sp.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HT 53
Author(s) :
Terashima, H., M. Ichikawa
Title :
A comparative ethnobotany of the Mbuti and Efe hunter-gatherers in Itury forest, Democratic Republic of Congo
African Study Monographs, 24(1, 2): 1-168, (2003)
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Symptoms :
H(095), H(219)
Recipes :
H(095) The red fruit of "kola" = Aframomum sp. is eaten
H(219) the whole plant is used for construction and bed-making (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(219) the whole plant is used for construction and bed-making (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
kola (Efe Pygmies, Ituri forest)
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 HY 06
Author(s) :
Yamada, T.
Title :
A report on the ethnobotany of the Nyindu in the eastern part of the former Zaïre
African Study Monographs,20(1): 1-72, June 1999
Symptoms :
H(013), H(219), H(239)
Recipes :
H(013) boils or pimples, (dawa ya upele); the water mixed with pounded leaves of Agauria salicifolia is applied to the boils, then the whole body is felt very hot; but in two or three days the boils are cured;
H(239) The wood is used for firewood
H(219) the wood is also used for the pillar of a house
(This plant is known by +/_ 9 informants)
H(239) The wood is used for firewood
H(219) the wood is also used for the pillar of a house
(This plant is known by +/_ 9 informants)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Democratic Republic of the Congo (ex. Zaire) Eastern part (Nyindu people)
Vernacular name :
kijoojoo (Kinyindu)
Albizia sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia sp.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HY 06
Author(s) :
Yamada, T.
Title :
A report on the ethnobotany of the Nyindu in the eastern part of the former Zaïre
African Study Monographs,20(1): 1-72, June 1999
Symptoms :
H(138), H(219), H(239)
Recipes :
H(138) "kashemelangwa" when they build a new settlement, Albizia sp. "mushebeiye" is planted together with a Albizia sp. "mushebeiye" beside a house toprevent a thunderbolt
H(219) the trunk is also used as a house post
H(239) The wood is used for firewood
(This plant is known by 1 to 2 informants)
H(219) the trunk is also used as a house post
H(239) The wood is used for firewood
(This plant is known by 1 to 2 informants)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Democratic Republic of the Congo (ex. Zaire) Eastern part (Nyindu people)
Vernacular name :
kashemelangwa (Kinyindu)
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Alchornea cordata Benth.
Reference HT 53
Author(s) :
Terashima, H., M. Ichikawa
Title :
A comparative ethnobotany of the Mbuti and Efe hunter-gatherers in Itury forest, Democratic Republic of Congo
African Study Monographs, 24(1, 2): 1-168, (2003)
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Symptoms :
H(004), H(051), H(056), H(202y), H(219)
Recipes :
H(004) The soft leaves of Alchornea cordifolia are applied to the wounds of circumcision
H(051) A leaf decoction is used as a wash for feverish body
H(056) A leaf-decoction is used as a wash for filariasis known "asnenbili"
H(202y) The leaves are used to dye cords of "bunji" Alchornea cordifolia of "asenji" Eremospatha haullevilleana, which are boiled together then put in mud near a stream for a while
H(219) The stems are used for the construction of huts (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(051) A leaf decoction is used as a wash for feverish body
H(056) A leaf-decoction is used as a wash for filariasis known "asnenbili"
H(202y) The leaves are used to dye cords of "bunji" Alchornea cordifolia of "asenji" Eremospatha haullevilleana, which are boiled together then put in mud near a stream for a while
H(219) The stems are used for the construction of huts (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
bunji , kunjikakpa (Efe Pygmies, Ituri forest)
Alchornea floribunda Müll.Arg. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Alchornea floribunda Müll.Arg.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HT 53
Author(s) :
Terashima, H., M. Ichikawa
Title :
A comparative ethnobotany of the Mbuti and Efe hunter-gatherers in Itury forest, Democratic Republic of Congo
African Study Monographs, 24(1, 2): 1-168, (2003)
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Symptoms :
H(008), H(092), H(104), H(201), H(211), H(219)
Recipes :
H(201) Young girls wear the leaves of Alchornea floribunda on the waist and the hip particularly when they dance in the initiation ceremony for girls called "ima"
H(219) The thin sticksare used to make the framework of round huts, called "chuukuu"
H(211) The rootscrapings are smoked as a substitute for tobacco (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(211) The leaves are dried and smoked as a substitute for tobacco.
H(201) Hunters wear the green twig with leaves around the waist as a ritual medicine, called "rianga", to ensure success in the hunt (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(008) The decoction of young leaves are taken for diarrhea
H(104) root-decoction is taken for stomach disorder
H(092) The root is pounded together with other plants to make an arrow-poison (Mbuti Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(219) The thin sticksare used to make the framework of round huts, called "chuukuu"
H(211) The rootscrapings are smoked as a substitute for tobacco (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(211) The leaves are dried and smoked as a substitute for tobacco.
H(201) Hunters wear the green twig with leaves around the waist as a ritual medicine, called "rianga", to ensure success in the hunt (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(008) The decoction of young leaves are taken for diarrhea
H(104) root-decoction is taken for stomach disorder
H(092) The root is pounded together with other plants to make an arrow-poison (Mbuti Pygmies in Ituri forest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
popo (Efe Pygmies, Ituri forest), epese (Mbuti Pygmies, Ituri forest)
Andropogon gayanus Kunth :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Andropogon gayanus Kunth
Family :
Poaceae
Reference HY 06
Author(s) :
Yamada, T.
Title :
A report on the ethnobotany of the Nyindu in the eastern part of the former Zaïre
African Study Monographs,20(1): 1-72, June 1999
Symptoms :
H(219), H(222x)
Recipes :
H(222x) leaves of Andropogon gayanus are always used to squeeze out the juice from a mixture of banana and water for making banana wine "kashikish"
H(219) this grass is a kind of "bukkele", which is a general name for thatching grasses
(This plant is known by +/_ 9 informants)
H(219) this grass is a kind of "bukkele", which is a general name for thatching grasses
(This plant is known by +/_ 9 informants)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Democratic Republic of the Congo (ex. Zaire) Eastern part (Nyindu people)
Vernacular name :
kadahya (Kinyindu)
Anthocleista sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Anthocleista sp.
Family :
Gentianaceae
Reference HY 06
Author(s) :
Yamada, T.
Title :
A report on the ethnobotany of the Nyindu in the eastern part of the former Zaïre
African Study Monographs,20(1): 1-72, June 1999
Symptoms :
H(113), H(150), H(201), H(214), H(219)
Recipes :
H(150) cramp, tendon of a leg getting tight; boil the leaves of Crassocephalum vitellinum with the barks of Psychotria peduncularis var. peduncularis "lubondo" and Anthocleista sp. "mububanguba", and massage the affected parts with boiled leaves
H(214) pains in the bone, "mgonjwa ya kiha"; the leaves of Anthocleista sp. are burnt to ashes, then the ashes are mixed with oils and applied to an affected part;
H(219) the trunk is used as a house post or a purlin
H(201) used for a ritual of bearing twins
H(113) cramp in one’s legs, dawa ya kiha; decoct the scraped barks of Psychotria peduncularis. var. peduncularis with the branch of "munbubanguba" Anthocleista sp. and massage the cramped part with the decoction;
(This plant is known by +/_ 9 informants)
H(214) pains in the bone, "mgonjwa ya kiha"; the leaves of Anthocleista sp. are burnt to ashes, then the ashes are mixed with oils and applied to an affected part;
H(219) the trunk is used as a house post or a purlin
H(201) used for a ritual of bearing twins
H(113) cramp in one’s legs, dawa ya kiha; decoct the scraped barks of Psychotria peduncularis. var. peduncularis with the branch of "munbubanguba" Anthocleista sp. and massage the cramped part with the decoction;
(This plant is known by +/_ 9 informants)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Democratic Republic of the Congo (ex. Zaire) Eastern part (Nyindu people)
Vernacular name :
munbubanguba (Kinyindu)
Antidesma laciniatum subsp. membranaceum (Müll. Arg.) J. Léonard :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Antidesma laciniatum subsp. membranaceum (Müll. Arg.) J. Léonard
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HY 06
Author(s) :
Yamada, T.
Title :
A report on the ethnobotany of the Nyindu in the eastern part of the former Zaïre
African Study Monographs,20(1): 1-72, June 1999
Symptoms :
H(219), H(239)
Recipes :
H(219) the trunk of Antidesma laciniatum subsp. membranaceum is used for a house post
H(239) good for firewood; the wood can be made into charcoals;
(This plant is known by 6 to 8 informants)
H(239) good for firewood; the wood can be made into charcoals;
(This plant is known by 6 to 8 informants)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Democratic Republic of the Congo (ex. Zaire) Eastern part (Nyindu people)
Vernacular name :
mugele gulungwe (Kinyindu)
Bridelia atroviridis Müll. Arg. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bridelia atroviridis Müll. Arg.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HT 53
Author(s) :
Terashima, H., M. Ichikawa
Title :
A comparative ethnobotany of the Mbuti and Efe hunter-gatherers in Itury forest, Democratic Republic of Congo
African Study Monographs, 24(1, 2): 1-168, (2003)
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Symptoms :
H(219), H(235)
Recipes :
H(235) A squeeze of soft leaves of Bridelia atroviridis is dripped into the eyes to treat or prevent a disease known as "eke" (Very high fever, strong convulsions, and loss of consciousness.) Mammals and birds are known to bring "eke".)
H(219) The hard wood is used in construction of a house (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(219) The hard wood is used in construction of a house (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
ambu (Efe Pygmies, Ituri forest)
Bridelia micrantha (Hochst.) Baillon :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bridelia micrantha (Hochst.) Baillon
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Bridelia stenocarpa Müll. Arg.
Reference HY 06
Author(s) :
Yamada, T.
Title :
A report on the ethnobotany of the Nyindu in the eastern part of the former Zaïre
African Study Monographs,20(1): 1-72, June 1999
Symptoms :
H(219), H(239)
Recipes :
H(219) the trunk of Bridelia stenocarpa is used for a house post
H(239) wood is good for firewood; can be made into charcoals
(This plant is known by +/_ 9 informants)
H(239) wood is good for firewood; can be made into charcoals
(This plant is known by +/_ 9 informants)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Democratic Republic of the Congo (ex. Zaire) Eastern part (Nyindu people)
Vernacular name :
mugimbu (Kinyindu)
Canarium schweinfurthii Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Canarium schweinfurthii Engl.
Family :
Burseraceae
Reference HT 53
Author(s) :
Terashima, H., M. Ichikawa
Title :
A comparative ethnobotany of the Mbuti and Efe hunter-gatherers in Itury forest, Democratic Republic of Congo
African Study Monographs, 24(1, 2): 1-168, (2003)
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Symptoms :
H(095), H(218), H(219), H(239)
Recipes :
H(095) The fatty fruits of Canarium schweinfurthii are slightly boiled and eaten. The Efe men eagerly seek them in the season, which make one of the major wild plants eaten by the Efe. Comestible oil that is used for cooking food is sometimes extracted from pounded fruits
H(218) The fruit stones are used for playing a board game called "mbaoin (Swahili)
H(239) The resin from the bark is a traditional ingredient candles (3 Efe Pygmies, around Andiri village )
H(095) The fruits of are soaked in warm water and the pericarps are eaten. One of the major wild plant foods of the Efe
H(239) white resin called "angala" is used for making a torch.
H(219) The Efe men make a platform on this tree to stand on it and shoot the animals approaching to feed the fruits fallen on the ground.(3 receipts from Efe Pygmies, around Nduye village)
H(095) The fatty fruits are slightly boiled and eaten.
H(239) The resin is used for candles.(2receipts from Mbuti Pygmies, around Teturi village)
H(095) The fruits are soaked in hot water and eaten. One of the most important wild plant foods of the Mbuti
H(239) The resin is used for candles (Mbuti Pygmies in the Ituri forest)
H(218) The fruit stones are used for playing a board game called "mbaoin (Swahili)
H(239) The resin from the bark is a traditional ingredient candles (3 Efe Pygmies, around Andiri village )
H(095) The fruits of are soaked in warm water and the pericarps are eaten. One of the major wild plant foods of the Efe
H(239) white resin called "angala" is used for making a torch.
H(219) The Efe men make a platform on this tree to stand on it and shoot the animals approaching to feed the fruits fallen on the ground.(3 receipts from Efe Pygmies, around Nduye village)
H(095) The fatty fruits are slightly boiled and eaten.
H(239) The resin is used for candles.(2receipts from Mbuti Pygmies, around Teturi village)
H(095) The fruits are soaked in hot water and eaten. One of the most important wild plant foods of the Mbuti
H(239) The resin is used for candles (Mbuti Pygmies in the Ituri forest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
opi (Efe Pygmies, Ituri forest), mbe (Mbuti Pygmies, Ituri forest)
Carapa procera DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Carapa procera DC.
Family :
Meliaceae
Reference HY 06
Author(s) :
Yamada, T.
Title :
A report on the ethnobotany of the Nyindu in the eastern part of the former Zaïre
African Study Monographs,20(1): 1-72, June 1999
Symptoms :
H(175x), H(219), H(219x)
Recipes :
H(175x) the seeds of Carapa procera are dried, pounded, boiled in the water; then the oil is extracted out of it, which is used for applying the body or hair as a cosmetic. The oil extracted out of its seeds is called "mafuta ya asili", and was commonly used after taking a bath before the introduction of soap;
.H(219x) The wood is used for making a spoon "mwiko" is also used as a H(219) house post
(This plant is known by 3 to 5 informants)
.H(219x) The wood is used for making a spoon "mwiko" is also used as a H(219) house post
(This plant is known by 3 to 5 informants)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Democratic Republic of the Congo (ex. Zaire) Eastern part (Nyindu people)
Vernacular name :
mukwe (Kinyindu)
Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Reference HY 06
Author(s) :
Yamada, T.
Title :
A report on the ethnobotany of the Nyindu in the eastern part of the former Zaïre
African Study Monographs,20(1): 1-72, June 1999
Symptoms :
H(004), H(219), H(239)
Recipes :
H(004) cotton taken out from the fruits of Ceiba pentandra is used for cleaning wounds
H(239) wood used for firewood
H(219) the board sawn from the trunk is used for making a door
(This plant is known by +/_ 9 informants)
H(239) wood used for firewood
H(219) the board sawn from the trunk is used for making a door
(This plant is known by +/_ 9 informants)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Democratic Republic of the Congo (ex. Zaire) Eastern part (Nyindu people)
Vernacular name :
pamba (Kinyindu)
Clerodendrum sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Clerodendrum sp.
Family :
Verbenaceae
Reference HY 06
Author(s) :
Yamada, T.
Title :
A report on the ethnobotany of the Nyindu in the eastern part of the former Zaïre
African Study Monographs,20(1): 1-72, June 1999
Symptoms :
H(003), H(051), H(104), H(219), H(239)
Recipes :
H(003) swelling; pound the leaves of Clerodendrum sp. and apply them to the affected part
H(219) the trunk of Clerodendrum sp.(mubugangoma) is also used as a house post
H(239) The wood is used for firewood
H(051) fever and H(104) abdominal ailment, pound the leaves of Flemingia macrophylla together with other medicinal herbs as "ifuza" Clerodendrum sp and "kashoojiiwa" Virectaria major, and drink the extract
H(104) abdominal pain, "dawa ya tumbu"; pound the herb of Virectaria major with the leaves of ifubia " Clerodendrum sp" and drink the juice
(This plant is known by 1 to 2 informants)
H(219) the trunk of Clerodendrum sp.(mubugangoma) is also used as a house post
H(239) The wood is used for firewood
H(051) fever and H(104) abdominal ailment, pound the leaves of Flemingia macrophylla together with other medicinal herbs as "ifuza" Clerodendrum sp and "kashoojiiwa" Virectaria major, and drink the extract
H(104) abdominal pain, "dawa ya tumbu"; pound the herb of Virectaria major with the leaves of ifubia " Clerodendrum sp" and drink the juice
(This plant is known by 1 to 2 informants)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Democratic Republic of the Congo (ex. Zaire) Eastern part (Nyindu people)
Vernacular name :
mubugangoma, ifuza (Kinyindu)
Cola lateritia K.Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cola lateritia K.Schum.
Family :
Sterculiaceae
Reference HT 53
Author(s) :
Terashima, H., M. Ichikawa
Title :
A comparative ethnobotany of the Mbuti and Efe hunter-gatherers in Itury forest, Democratic Republic of Congo
African Study Monographs, 24(1, 2): 1-168, (2003)
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Symptoms :
H(091), H(095), H(219)
Recipes :
H(091) The powdered bark of Cola lateritia is used for giving a wash to babies to ensure their health.
H(219) Young stems are used for house construction. (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(095) Edible caterpillars named "anzo" feed on this plant (-ADR-) (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest) (Mbuti Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(095) The fruits are eaten (Mbuti Pygmies in the Ituri forest)
H(219) Young stems are used for house construction. (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(095) Edible caterpillars named "anzo" feed on this plant (-ADR-) (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest) (Mbuti Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(095) The fruits are eaten (Mbuti Pygmies in the Ituri forest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
toko (Efe Pygmies, Mbuti Pygmies, Ituri forest), ndoko (Efe Pygmies, Ituri forest)
Cola sciaphila Louis ex R. Germ. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cola sciaphila Louis ex R. Germ.
Family :
Sterculiaceae
Reference HT 53
Author(s) :
Terashima, H., M. Ichikawa
Title :
A comparative ethnobotany of the Mbuti and Efe hunter-gatherers in Itury forest, Democratic Republic of Congo
African Study Monographs, 24(1, 2): 1-168, (2003)
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Symptoms :
H(219)
Recipes :
H(219) Spear shafts are made of the wood of Cola sciaphila. The forked branches are used for axehandles. The trunk is used for a pole (Mbuti Pygmies in the Ituri forest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
janjalinja (Mbuti Pygmies, Ituri forest)
Costus afer Ker Gawl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Costus afer Ker Gawl.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HT 53
Author(s) :
Terashima, H., M. Ichikawa
Title :
A comparative ethnobotany of the Mbuti and Efe hunter-gatherers in Itury forest, Democratic Republic of Congo
African Study Monographs, 24(1, 2): 1-168, (2003)
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Symptoms :
H(091), H(095), H(201), H(202), H(219)
Recipes :
H(091) A decoction of the fruit of Costus afer is given as a wash to babies to ensure their health. It is repeated three times a day until they become about one year old.
H(201) The candidates of the boys’ circumcision ceremony called "kumbi" eat or chew the stem before the operation to reduce fear and pains
H(219) The leaves are used in roofing
H(219) The woody stem is used for house construction as "pito". (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(201) The stem and leaves are smoked with fire and the smoke is applied to the face, and the eyes in particular, or rubbed in hands, so that the hunter may see the animals better in the forest, or skillful in shooting them (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(202) A tepid infusion is given to children as a bath (Mbuti Pygmies in the Ituri forest)
H(095) The nectar of the flowers is sucked by children (Mbuti Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(201) The candidates of the boys’ circumcision ceremony called "kumbi" eat or chew the stem before the operation to reduce fear and pains
H(219) The leaves are used in roofing
H(219) The woody stem is used for house construction as "pito". (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(201) The stem and leaves are smoked with fire and the smoke is applied to the face, and the eyes in particular, or rubbed in hands, so that the hunter may see the animals better in the forest, or skillful in shooting them (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(202) A tepid infusion is given to children as a bath (Mbuti Pygmies in the Ituri forest)
H(095) The nectar of the flowers is sucked by children (Mbuti Pygmies in Ituri forest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
mukakamukakai, andi’auodiodi (Efe Pygmies, Ituri forest), tutuku (Mbuti Pygmies, Ituri forest)