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Description :
building material
24 plants found in 1 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)
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)
Bridelia atroviridis Müll. Arg. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bridelia atroviridis Müll. Arg.
Family :
Phyllanthaceae
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)
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)
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)
Dichrostachys cinerea subsp. platycarpa (Welw. ex W. Bull) Brenan & Brummitt :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Dichrostachys cinerea subsp. platycarpa (Welw. ex W. Bull) Brenan & Brummitt
Family :
Mimosaceae
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(013), H(100), H(104), H(112), H(137), H(219)
Recipes :
H(112) A decoction of the bark of Dichrostachys cinerea subsp. platycarpa or root-skin is drunk to induce abortion
H(219) The wood is so hard that it is good for house construction (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(100), H(104), H(112) A bark-decoction is a medicine for bellyaches, venereal diseases, and used for abortion (Mbuti Pygmies in the Ituri forest)
H(104), H(112) A bark-decoction is used as an enema to induce abortion or to clean and cure stomach disorders
H(137) According to other Mbuti, the powdered bark is rubbed into the incisions made on the sides of the waist in order to relieve pains.
H(013) some informants report that the powdered bark is applied to a boil (Mbuti Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(219) The wood is so hard that it is good for house construction (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(100), H(104), H(112) A bark-decoction is a medicine for bellyaches, venereal diseases, and used for abortion (Mbuti Pygmies in the Ituri forest)
H(104), H(112) A bark-decoction is used as an enema to induce abortion or to clean and cure stomach disorders
H(137) According to other Mbuti, the powdered bark is rubbed into the incisions made on the sides of the waist in order to relieve pains.
H(013) some informants report that the powdered bark is applied to a boil (Mbuti Pygmies in Ituri forest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
kokina,gede (Efe Pygmies, Ituri forest), ekanya-kangba, ekanya (Mbuti Pygmies, Ituri forest)
Gambeya lacourtiana (De Wild.) Aubrév. & Pellegr. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Gambeya lacourtiana (De Wild.) Aubrév. & Pellegr.
Family :
Sapotaceae
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 ripe berries of Gambeya lacourtiana taste extremely sweet and everything becomes sweet, even the lemon, after licking them (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest) (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest), (Mbuti Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(219) The wood is used for making timbers by the villagers (Mbuti Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(219) The wood is used for making timbers by the villagers (Mbuti Pygmies in Ituri forest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
kilofe (Efe Pygmies, Ituri forest) , sosi (Mbuti Pygmies, Ituri forest)
Garcinia punctata Oliv. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Garcinia punctata Oliv.
Family :
Clusiaceae
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(037), H(095), H(219)
Recipes :
H(037) The fruits of Garcinia punctata are chewed for sore throat and coughs
H(095) The fruits are eaten raw
H(219) The wood is hard and used in house construction (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(095) The fruits are eaten raw
H(219) The wood is hard and used in house construction (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
oro (Efe Pygmies, Ituri forest)
Hippocratea sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Hippocratea sp.
Family :
Celastraceae
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 lianes of "angbangele" = Hippocratea sp. are used as a binding material in construction of huts. They are also used to climb a tree for collecting honey (Pygmées Efe, forêt d'Ituri)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
angbangele (Efe Pygmies, Ituri forest)
Leptaspis cochleata Thwaites :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Leptaspis cochleata Thwaites
Family :
Poaceae
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(020), H(203), H(219), H(235)
Recipes :
H(203) The bunch of leaves of Leptaspis cochleata softened over a fire is inserted into the nest of the stingless bees called "ifa" to take the honey out of the nest
H(219) Huts are roofed with this grass Leptaspis cochleata when "ngilipi" (Megaphrynium macrostachyum) leaves are unavailable
H(201) When the initiation ceremony of girls called "ima" or that of boys called "kumbi" is proceeding in the village, a pole with "nzanza" leaves on the top is stood in the village as its symbol
H(235) the plant is used to protect a child from the attack of "eke" disease, especially that caused by the chevrotain (befe). Root-ash is rubbed into scarifications at several spots on the body of a child and the parents (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(020) The leaves of Leptaspis cochleata are burnt with the root of Setaria megaphylla into charcoal, then applied to snakebites (Mbuti Pygmies in the Ituri forest)
H(201) The ash of the whole plant is applied to a hunter’s forehead as a ritual medicine (sisa) for success in net hunting (Mbuti Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(219) Huts are roofed with this grass Leptaspis cochleata when "ngilipi" (Megaphrynium macrostachyum) leaves are unavailable
H(201) When the initiation ceremony of girls called "ima" or that of boys called "kumbi" is proceeding in the village, a pole with "nzanza" leaves on the top is stood in the village as its symbol
H(235) the plant is used to protect a child from the attack of "eke" disease, especially that caused by the chevrotain (befe). Root-ash is rubbed into scarifications at several spots on the body of a child and the parents (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(020) The leaves of Leptaspis cochleata are burnt with the root of Setaria megaphylla into charcoal, then applied to snakebites (Mbuti Pygmies in the Ituri forest)
H(201) The ash of the whole plant is applied to a hunter’s forehead as a ritual medicine (sisa) for success in net hunting (Mbuti Pygmies in Ituri forest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
nzanza, njanja, zanza (Efe Pygmies, Ituri forest), sanesane; sasane (Mbuti Pygmies, Ituri forest)
Macaranga sp :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Macaranga sp
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)
Recipes :
H(219) The wood of "amboku" = Macaranga sp. is used in house construction (Mbuti Pygmies in Ituri forest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
amboku (Mbuti Pygmies, Ituri forest)
Megaphrynium macrostachyum (Benth. & Hook. f.) Milne-Redh. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Megaphrynium macrostachyum (Benth. & Hook. f.) Milne-Redh.
Family :
Marantaceae
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(013), H(095), H(219), H(219x)
Recipes :
H(013) The ashes of the root of Megaphrynium macrostachyum are applied to common pustules
.H(219x) The large thin papery leaves are very durable and commonly used for wrapping
H(219) The leaves are regarded as the best material for roofing --ADR-) - - H(095) The seeds are eaten roasted, tasting like maize (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
.H(219x) The large thin papery leaves are very durable and commonly used for wrapping
H(219) The leaves are regarded as the best material for roofing --ADR-) - - H(095) The seeds are eaten roasted, tasting like maize (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
ngilipi,gilipi (Efe Pygmies, Ituri forest)
Musanga cecropioides R. Br. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Musanga cecropioides R. Br.
Family :
Moraceae
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(002), H(095), H(203), H(219), H(219x)
Recipes :
H(002) The watery sap is taken from the aerial roots of Musanga cecropioides and given to women before or after giving childbirth in order to increase lactation
H(203) The soft wood is used to make a vessel called liko used for fermentation of wine (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(219), H(219x) the wood is soft and easy to work, it is used for making various wooden things such as doors, beds, chairs, toys and canoes
H(095) The leaves are used as a ritual medicine for producing palm-oil (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(203) The soft wood is used to make a vessel called liko used for fermentation of wine (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(219), H(219x) the wood is soft and easy to work, it is used for making various wooden things such as doors, beds, chairs, toys and canoes
H(095) The leaves are used as a ritual medicine for producing palm-oil (Efe Pygmies in Ituri forest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
kele (Efe Pygmies, Ituri forest), kombo (Mbuti Pygmies, Ituri forest)
Nauclea diderrichii (De Wild. & T. Durand) Merr. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Nauclea diderrichii (De Wild. & T. Durand) Merr.
Family :
Rubiaceae
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 wood of Nauclea diderrichii is used for timbers by the villagers (Mbuti Pygmies in Ituri forest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
madamu (Mbuti Pygmies, Ituri forest)