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Official name :
Acacia macrostachya Reichenb. ex DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
23 reference(s) related to this plant
Reference HA 00
Author(s) :
Adam, J.G., N. Echard & M. Lescot
Title :
Plantes médicinales Hausa de l'Ader (République du Niger).
Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 19, 259 - 399, (1972)
Symptoms :
H(053), H(143)
Recipes :
H(053), leaves, powder, diluted H2O, compress on ears (2-3 jdays)
H(143), Acacia macrostachya , Annona senegalensis + Securidaca longipedunculata + Stereospermum kunthianum + Boscia senegalensis + Bauhinia rufescens + Ziziphus mauritiana + Dichrostachys glomerata + Tephrosia platycarpa , roots, powder, macereation, V.O. duringt 1 week
H(143), Acacia macrostachya , Annona senegalensis + Securidaca longipedunculata + Stereospermum kunthianum + Boscia senegalensis + Bauhinia rufescens + Ziziphus mauritiana + Dichrostachys glomerata + Tephrosia platycarpa , roots, powder, macereation, V.O. duringt 1 week
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Niger
Vernacular name :
bakin gumbin
Reference HA 06
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E., M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi , L. Dan Dicko, H. Daouda, M. Delmas, S. de Souza, M. Garba, S. Guinko, A. Kayonga, D. N'Glo, J.-L. Reynal, M. Saadou
Title :
Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques et floristiques au Niger.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 250 p., (1980)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013), leaves of Acacia macrostachya , dessication, pounded, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Niger
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HA 11
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E., M.R.A. Ahyi, J.J. Floret , S. Guinko, M. Koumaré, A. M. R. Ahyi, J. Raynal
Title :
Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques et floristiques au Mali.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 291 p., (1981)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(103), H(155)
Recipes :
H(103), bark of the stalk, trunc, twigs, decoction (H2O) , mouthwash
H(155), decoction (H2O) of leaves and twigs, steam bath + inhalation
H(155), decoction (H2O) of leaves and twigs, steam bath + inhalation
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali
Vernacular name :
sofara, goni, doni (Bambara), pakarhami (Peuhl), goumbi (Sonraï)
Reference HB 49
Author(s) :
Bognounou, M.O., M.C.O. Ouedraogo & Mlle O.G. Ouedraogo
Title :
Contribution à l'inventaire des plantes médicinales africaines en pays Mossi (Région de Ouagadougou)
http://www.greenstone.refer.bf/collect/revueph1/index/assoc/HASH018d.dir/01-001.pdf
Symptoms :
H(127)
Recipes :
H(127) leaves decoction of Acacia macrostachya for enema for spleen "logoré"
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Burkina Faso (Mossi region)
Vernacular name :
zâmenega (Mossi)
Reference HC 52
Author(s) :
Catarino, L. , P. J. Havik , M. M. Romeiras
Title :
Medicinal plants of Guinea-Bissau: Therapeutic applications, ethnic diversity and knowledge transfer
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 183, 71–94 (2016)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2016.02.032
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000) unidentified symptom, disease, ailment, roots of Acacia macrostachya, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
pau-de-ferida, pau-ferida (Guinean creole), gáudè, tanda-sara (Futa-fula),bula-bali, bule, búrlé, quide, tchide (Fula)
Reference HF 01
Author(s) :
Fernandez de la Pradilla, C.
Title :
Des plantes qui nous ont guéris.
Jeunesse d'Afrique, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso,Tome 1, 208 p., (1981), Tome 2, 101 p., (1985)
Plantes médicinales contre les hépatites. Pabre, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 62 p., (1988)
Symptoms :
H(103), H(127)
Recipes :
H(103), leaves of Acacia macrostachya, Pseudocedrela kotschyi, barks stems, trunc, twigs of Boswellia dalzielii, decoction (H2O) , steambath, mouthwash
H(103), leaves Acacia macrostachya, decoction (H2O) , inhalation
H(127), roots decoction (H2O) Acacia macrostachya, VO.
H(103), leaves Acacia macrostachya, decoction (H2O) , inhalation
H(127), roots decoction (H2O) Acacia macrostachya, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Burkina Faso
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HF 1k
Author(s) :
Ferry, M.P. , M. Gessain & R. Gessain
Title :
Ethnobotanique Tenda. Documents du Centre de recherches anthropologiques du Musée de l'Homme.Laboratoire associé au Centre national de la recherche scientifique, 180 p., (1 mai 1974)
Symptoms :
H(103)
Recipes :
H(103), cooked bark, mouth bath
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal (region between the towns of Kedougou et Yukunkun)
Vernacular name :
not registered
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(006), H(008), H(020), H(091), H(104)
Recipes :
H(008), ONS. Acacia macrostachya, stems, trunc, twigs barks Ostryoderris sthulmannii, ONS. Pterocarpus erinaceus, Lannea acida, RNS., VO.
H(008), H(006) + H(104), stems, trunc, twigs barks + leaves Acacia macrostachya, RNS., VO.
H(020), ONS. Acacia macrostachya, Balanites aegyptiaca, leaves, barks, stems, trunc, twigs + underground part Sclerocarya birrea, whole plant Momordica charantia, roots Securidaca longipedunculata, Cnestis ferruginea
H(091), stems, trunc, twigs barks Acacia macrostachya, Acacia albida, Ziziphus mauritiana, Sterculia sestemra, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(008), H(006) + H(104), stems, trunc, twigs barks + leaves Acacia macrostachya, RNS., VO.
H(020), ONS. Acacia macrostachya, Balanites aegyptiaca, leaves, barks, stems, trunc, twigs + underground part Sclerocarya birrea, whole plant Momordica charantia, roots Securidaca longipedunculata, Cnestis ferruginea
H(091), stems, trunc, twigs barks Acacia macrostachya, Acacia albida, Ziziphus mauritiana, Sterculia sestemra, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HK 12
Author(s) :
Kerharo, J. & J.G. Adam
Title :
Plantes médicinales et toxiques des Peuls et des Toucouleurs du Sénégal.
Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 11, 384 - 444 (1964)
https://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1964_num_11_10_2785
Plantes médicinales et toxiques des Peuls et des Toucouleurs du Sénégal.
Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 11, 543 - 599, (1964)
https://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1964_num_11_12_2795
Symptoms :
H(008), H(077), H(104), H(100)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea + H(077), barks maceration of Acacia macrostachya of Ostryoderris stuhlmannii of Lannea acida, VO.
H(008) + H(104) enteralgic, leaves powder of Acacia macrostachya in food
H(100) blennorrage, barks maceration of Acacia macrostachya of Sclerocarya birrea of Securidaca longipedunculata, VO.
H(008) + H(104) enteralgic, leaves powder of Acacia macrostachya in food
H(100) blennorrage, barks maceration of Acacia macrostachya of Sclerocarya birrea of Securidaca longipedunculata, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
kédi, kidé (Peul)
Reference HK 22
Author(s) :
Kerharo, J. & A. Bouquet
Title :
Plantes médicinales et toxiques de la Côte-d'Ivoire - Haute-Volta.Mission d'étude de la pharmacopée indigène en A.O.F.
Editions Vigot Frères, Paris, 300 p., (1950)
Symptoms :
H(006)
Recipes :
H(006), enema young child, decoction roots barks
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso
Vernacular name :
zama naga (Mossi)
Reference HK 51
Author(s) :
Kerharo, J. & J.G. Adam
Title :
Les plantes médicinales, toxiques et magiques des Niominka et des Socé des Iles du Saloum (Sénégal)
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 279 - 334 (1964)
Symptoms :
H(092)
Recipes :
H(092) arrow poison, leaves of Acacia macrostachya, Gardenia triacantha, Asparagus africanus et Clerodendron capitatum. The preparation consists in maceration for ten days, followed by evaporation to obtain an extract which is impregnated the arrowhead
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal (Saloun island)
Vernacular name :
not registrated
Reference HK 51
Author(s) :
Kerharo, J. & J.G. Adam
Title :
Les plantes médicinales, toxiques et magiques des Niominka et des Socé des Iles du Saloum (Sénégal)
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 279 - 334 (1964)
Symptoms :
H(020), H(092)
Recipes :
H(020) snake, leaves of Acacia macrostachya, many leaves are eaten (receipt Socé)
H(092) arrow poison, leaves of Acacia macrostachya, Gardenia triacantha, Asparagus africanus and Clerodendron capitatum are macerated durind 10 days, then evaporated in order to obtain an extract which is glued on the head of the arrow (receipt Socé)
H(092) arrow poison, leaves of Acacia macrostachya, Gardenia triacantha, Asparagus africanus and Clerodendron capitatum are macerated durind 10 days, then evaporated in order to obtain an extract which is glued on the head of the arrow (receipt Socé)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal (Saloun island)
Vernacular name :
simoko, simokouon, sig'ho-ko (Socé)
Reference HM 33
Author(s) :
Malgras, D. (R.P.)
Title :
Arbres et arbustes guérisseurs des savanes maliennes.
Editions Karthala, 22 - 24, boulevard Arago, 75013 Paris, 480 p. (1992)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(006), H(008), H(018), H(037), H(043), H(103), H(104)
Recipes :
H(001) conjunctivitis, H(001) trachoma , decoction of leaves of Acacia macrostachya, eyes instillations
H(008) dysentery, H(006) purgative,H(037) cough, trunks barks of Xeroderris stuhlmannii (syn: Ostryoderris stuhlmannii ) of Pterocarpus erinaceus of Acacia macrostachya of Lannea acida, RNS.
H(008) dysentery, decoction barks and leaves of Acacia macrostachya, RNS.
H(018) sick headache, decoction of stems with leaves of Acacia., fumigation
H(043) child tetanus, powders trunks barks of Acacia., RNS.
H(103) caries, decoction of stems with leaves of Acacia macrostachya + pimento (Capsicum sp.) + salt, local application
H(104) child belly pains, barks of roots of Acacia macrostachya, RNS., enema
H(104) belly pains, decoction of leaves of Acacia., RNS.
H(008) dysentery, H(006) purgative,H(037) cough, trunks barks of Xeroderris stuhlmannii (syn: Ostryoderris stuhlmannii ) of Pterocarpus erinaceus of Acacia macrostachya of Lannea acida, RNS.
H(008) dysentery, decoction barks and leaves of Acacia macrostachya, RNS.
H(018) sick headache, decoction of stems with leaves of Acacia., fumigation
H(043) child tetanus, powders trunks barks of Acacia., RNS.
H(103) caries, decoction of stems with leaves of Acacia macrostachya + pimento (Capsicum sp.) + salt, local application
H(104) child belly pains, barks of roots of Acacia macrostachya, RNS., enema
H(104) belly pains, decoction of leaves of Acacia., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali
Vernacular name :
nsofarangoni, porotongoni, gwenijè (Bambara), safaranwoni, mburun (Malinke), wunyukurgo (Minyanka), wukulungo (Senoufo), hibwinu (Bwa), wolo-golono (Dogon)
Reference HN 58
Author(s) :
Nadembega, P., J. Boussim, J. P. Nikiema, F. Poli, F. Antognon
Title :
Medicinal plants in Baskoure, Kourittenga Province, Burkina Faso: An ethnobotanical study
Journal of Ethnopharmacology133, 378–39 (2011)
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/47447994
Symptoms :
H(018), H(051), H(099), H(104)
Recipes :
H(018) headache, H(051) fever, paludism, H(099) mental disorders, H(104) kid’s stomach ache, fruit of Acacia macrostachya, charred, decoction, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Burkina Faso (Kourittenga province)
Vernacular name :
sinsindinga
Reference HN 59
Author(s) :
Nadembega, P.
Title :
Studio delle caratteristiche botaniche, fitochimiche, farmacologiche e dellerelative attivià biologiche di alcune piante delle medicina tradizionale Africana
Dottorato di Ricerca in Farmacologia e Tossicologia – Università di Bologna. Dipartimento di Biologia Evoluzionistica Sperimentale. Anno
Symptoms :
H(018), H(051), H(099)
Recipes :
H(018) headache, H(051) fever, H(051) paludism, H(099) mental disorders, H(104) kid’s stomach ache, fruits of Acacia macrostachya, charred, in decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Burkina Faso (rural commune of Baskoure)
Vernacular name :
sinsindinga
Reference HS 27
Author(s) :
Sangare, D.
Title :
Etude de la prise en charge du paludisme par les thérapeutes traditionnels dans les aires de santé de Kendie (Bandiagara) et de Finkolo AC (Sikasso)
Thesis presented and defended in public, December 20, 2003, at the Faculty of Medicine of Pharmacy and Odontostomatology at the University of Bamako (Republic of Mali), 115p.
http://www.keneya.net/fmpos/theses/2004/pharma/pdf/04P27.pdf
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) severe paludism, decoction of leaves of Acacia macrostachya , bath + VO. morning and evening for 5 days. Repeat the decoction every day (healer in the village of Boubacar).
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali Republic (region of Kendie and Finkolo)
Vernacular name :
santigui sonni (Bambara)
Reference HS 35
Author(s) :
Sawadogo, W.R., M. Schumacher, M-H. Teiten , M. Dicato , M. Diederich
Title :
Traditional West African pharmacopeia, plants and derived compounds for cancer therapy
Biochemical Pharmacology 84, 1225–1240 (2012)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22846603
Symptoms :
H(078)
Recipes :
H(078) cancer, H(113) inflammation, root barks of Acacia macrostachya in decoction, RNS.
(information obtained from various articles not referenced in PRELUDE)
(information obtained from various articles not referenced in PRELUDE)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
West Africa
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HS 43
Author(s) :
Shinkafi, T. S., L. Bello b, S. W.Hassan, S. Ali
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of antidiabetic plants used by Hausa–Fulani tribes in Sokoto, North west Nigeria
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 91–99, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171, 1) diabetes, roots of Acacia macrostachya, decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
North west Nigeria
Vernacular name :
gawo (Hausa), winter thorn (English)
Reference HT 23
Author(s) :
Tapsoba, H. & J.P. Deschamps
Title :
Use of medicinal plants for the treatment of oral diseases in Burkina Faso.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 104, pp.68 - 78 ( 2006)
Symptoms :
H(103)
Recipes :
H(103), toothache Leaves are boiled with white and black stones to make a mouthwash that is used until recovery. The decoction can be also prepared with leaves alone
H(103), bark decoctions of Acacia macrostachya (Karidga) or Khaya senegalensis (Kouka) may be used as a mouthwash against bleeding gums.
H(103), bark decoctions of Acacia macrostachya (Karidga) or Khaya senegalensis (Kouka) may be used as a mouthwash against bleeding gums.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Burkina Faso (Kadiogo province)
Vernacular name :
guembaogo (Moore)
Reference HT 32
Author(s) :
Thunberg
Title :
Thunberg (1785)
From reference HV 51
Symptoms :
H(008), H(103)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, H(103) caries, ONS of Acacia macrostachya, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali
Vernacular name :
wandidinma warassa (Malinke)