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Official name :
Artemisia absinthium L.
Family :
Asteraceae
25 reference(s) related to this plant
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(068)
Recipes :
H(004),H(013) fresh juice or decoction with saltl or tincture, external use
H(007), H(045), H(051), H(068), H(104), H(113), H(116), flowering summitts, infusion, VO.
H(007), H(045), H(051), H(068), H(104), H(113), H(116), flowering summitts, infusion, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Morocoo
Vernacular name :
shadjret mariam, shaybet el-ajouz, sheikh khorasani, (Arabic), siba, shiba (Berber), wormwood, absinth (English), absinthe (French)
Reference B8 Nord
Author(s) :
Boudjelal, A., C. Henchiri, M. Sari , D. Sarri , N. Hendel, A. Benkhaled , G. Ruberto
Title :
Herbalists and wild medicinal plants in M'Sila (North Algeria): An ethnopharmacology survey
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 148, 395–402 (2013)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874113002614
Symptoms :
H(137), H(151), H(171)
Recipes :
H(137, 3) analgesic, H(151, 3) antihypertensive, H(171, 3) antidiabetic, infusion of the aerial part of Artemisia absinthum, RNS.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
North Algeria (region of M'Sila)
Vernacular name :
chajrat meriem
Reference G3 Nord
Author(s) :
Briguiche, H. & L. Zidane
Title :
Etude floristique et ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales utilisées dans le traitement des pathologies digestives dans la région de Doukkala (Maroc)
Ethnopharmacologia, n°63, pp 70 - 77 (2020)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) intestinal painleaves infusion of Artemisia absinthium
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Morocco (Doukkala region)
Vernacular name :
chba (Arabic)
Reference H2 Nord
Author(s) :
Souâda Hseini & Azzeddine Kahouadji
Title :
Étude ethnobotanique de la flore médicinale dans la région de Rabat (Maroc occidental)
Lazaroa 28: 79-93. 2007
http://revistas.ucm.es/index.php/LAZA/article/viewFile/LAZA0707110079A/8895
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Analyses floristique et ethnobotanique des plantes vasculaires médicinales utilisées dans la région de Rabat (Maroc occidental)
Lazaroa 28: 93-100. 2007
Symptoms :
H(053)
Recipes :
H(053, 6) ears pain, ONS, RNS, injection in ears
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HA 55
Author(s) :
Avigdor, E., H Wohlmuth, Z. Asfaw, T. Awas
Title :
The current status of knowledge of herbal medicine and medicinal plants in Fiche, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 10:38 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/38
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) unexplained stomach ache (megagna), ONS. of Artemisia absinthium mixed with Cymbopogon citratus and made into an infusion and filtered, and drunk
H(104) unexplained stomach ache (megagna), ONS. of Artemisia absinthium mixed with Ruta chalepensis and Zingiber officinale made into an infusion, filtered and drunk
H(104) stomach ache, ONS. of Artemisia absinthium, Cymbopogon citratus, Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflorum, RNS. (recipe collected from vendors of medicinal plants in local market of Fiche)
H(104) unexplained stomach ache (megagna), ONS. of Artemisia absinthium mixed with Ruta chalepensis and Zingiber officinale made into an infusion, filtered and drunk
H(104) stomach ache, ONS. of Artemisia absinthium, Cymbopogon citratus, Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflorum, RNS. (recipe collected from vendors of medicinal plants in local market of Fiche)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (City of Fiche, Oromia region)
Vernacular name :
ariti (Amharic)
Reference HB 44
Author(s) :
Bekalo, T. H., S. D. Woodmatas, Z. A. Woldemariam
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by local people in the lowlands of Konta Special Woreda, southern nations, nationalities and peoples regional state, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 5: 26 (2009) doi: 10.1186/1746-4269-5-26
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Additional file
Symptoms :
H(068), H(104)
Recipes :
H(068) intestinal parasite, H(104) abdominal distention, crushed fresh leaves of Artemisia absinthium which is homogenized in H2O, VO.
H(068) intestinal parasite, fresh crushed concoction of fresh leaves of Artemisia absinthium of Artemisia afra and Ruta chalepensis homogenized in H2O, VO.
H(104) abdominal cramp, crushed fresh leaves of Artemisia absinthium, Artemisia afra and Cuscuta campestris, concocted, VO
H(068) intestinal parasite, fresh crushed concoction of fresh leaves of Artemisia absinthium of Artemisia afra and Ruta chalepensis homogenized in H2O, VO.
H(104) abdominal cramp, crushed fresh leaves of Artemisia absinthium, Artemisia afra and Cuscuta campestris, concocted, VO
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopie (lowlands of Konta)
Vernacular name :
naattiruwaa (Konta)
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) plant of Artemisia absinthium, remedy for spiritual pain. Inhaling the smell brings out the evil.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
ch'okone
Reference HB 48
Author(s) :
Bussmann Rainer, W., P.Swartzinsky, W. Aserat & P.Evangelista
Title :
Plant use in Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Region, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7:28 (2011)
Symptoms :
V(201)
Recipes :
Vb(201) plant of Artemisia absinthium crushed and smeared on cattle for spiritual protection and "highsight
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Odo-Bulu and Demaro, Bale Mountains Region)
Vernacular name :
ch'okone
Reference HB 57
Author(s) :
Bouzabata Amel
Title :
Traditional treatment of high blood pressure and diabetes in Souk Ahras District
Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy Vol. 5(1), pp. 12-20, January 2013
http://www.academicjournals.org/article/article1379692325_Bouzabata.pdf
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171) hypoglycemic, leaves of Artemisia absinthium, RNS.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algérie (Souk Ahras District)
Vernacular name :
chadjaret merièm
Reference HC 56
Author(s) :
Chekole, G.
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used against human ailments in Gubalafto District, Northern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:55, (2017)
Symptoms :
H(155), H(201)
Recipes :
H(155) tonsillitis, fresh leaves of of Huernia macrocarpa, squeeze the concoction then drink
H(201) evil eye, fresh leaves, rub and sniff
H(201) evil eye, fresh leaves, rub and sniff
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Northern Ethiopia (Gubalafto District)
Vernacular name :
natra (Amharic)
Reference HD 19
Author(s) :
Dykman, E.J.
Title :
De Suid Afrikaanse Kook-
Koek- en Resepte Boek, 14th improved impression. Paarl Printers Ltd., Paarl (Cape Colony), South Africa.( 1908)
From reference HV 51
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ailments, leaves of Artemisia absinthium; RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Cape region )
Vernacular name :
groenamara (Cape Dutch language)
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(068), H(091), H(116)
Recipes :
Artemisia absinthium used for the treatment of: H(068) vermifuge,H(091) tonic, H(091) stimulating, H(116) emmenagogue
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Mauritius
Vernacular name :
absinthe (Creole)
Reference HK 67
Author(s) :
Kidane, B.,T. van Andel, L. .J. van der Maesen, Z. Asfaw
Title :
Use and management of traditional medicinal plants by Maale and Ari ethnic communities in southern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:46 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/46
Symptoms :
H(000), H(018), H(104), H(201)
Recipes :
H(000), sudden disease, H(018) headache, H(201) evil eye, leaves with stems of Artemisia absinthium, RNS., VO. / inhalation
H(104) stomach ache, leaves with stems of Artemisia absinthium, RNS., VO.
H(104) stomach ache, leaves with stems of Artemisia absinthium, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name :
dunko (Maale), duno (Araf)
Reference HK 75
Author(s) :
Kefalew, A., Z. Asfaw & E. Kelbessa
Title :
Ethnobotany of medicinal plants in Ada’a District, East Shewa Zone of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 11:25 , (2015)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-015-0014-6
Symptoms :
H(118)
Recipes :
H(118, 8) Both root and leaf of Artemisia absinthium grounded together with root powder of Verbena officinalis and the solution sipped in
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia ( Oromia Regional State)
Vernacular name :
harritta/aritii/ (Oromifa/Amarigna)
Reference HL 13
Author(s) :
Lavergne, R. & R. Véra
Title :
Etude ethnobotanique des plantes utilisées dans la pharmacopée traditionnelle à la Réunion. Médecine traditionnelle et pharmacopée.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 236 p., (1989)
Symptoms :
H(039), H(068), H(091)
Recipes :
H(039) lice , wash with the plant of Artemisia absinthium macerated in alcohol
H(091) anemia, ONS, 3 cups of sweet infusion / day
H(068) deworming, ONS of Artemisia absinthium + hearts of peche (Prunus persica) + olive oil. VO on empty stomach, during 3 days
H(091) anemia, ONS, 3 cups of sweet infusion / day
H(068) deworming, ONS of Artemisia absinthium + hearts of peche (Prunus persica) + olive oil. VO on empty stomach, during 3 days
Region :
Reunion
Country :
Reunion
Vernacular name :
absinthe
Reference HM 83
Author(s) :
Mpondo Mpondo, E., J. Yinyang , S. D. Dibong
Title :
Valorisation des plantes médicinales à coumarines des marchés de Douala Est (Cameroun)
Journal of Applied Biosciences 85:7804– 7823 (2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jab.v85i1.6
Symptoms :
H(068), H(099), H(102), H(104), H(113)
Recipes :
H(068) intestinal worms, H(102) defect of biliary secretions, H(104) stomach ache, leaves, seeds of Artemisia absinthium, Infusion (put in a bottle of one liter 50 g of flowery tops or absinthe leaves, then fill the bottle with good white wine. Infuse four days and filter. VO. (a small drink before the meal as an aperitif, a small drink after the meal as a digestive, a small drink in the morning as a wormer) Prepare only half a liter at a time because this wine is rapidly deteriorating
H(099) depression, H(113) inflammations, infusion of 5 g of leaves for 15 minutes, VO. (5 spoonfuls a day)
H(099) depression, H(113) inflammations, infusion of 5 g of leaves for 15 minutes, VO. (5 spoonfuls a day)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroun (markets of Douala East)
Vernacular name :
Absinthe (local French)
Reference HV 09
Author(s) :
Van Wyk, B.-E. , H. de Wet , F.R. Van Heerden
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants in the southeastern Karoo
South Africa Journal of Botany , 74, pp. 696–704, (2008)
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, leaves of Artemisia absinthium as tea (bright green colour, very bitter).(An exotic plant that is grown in gardens in the Murraysburg township)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Southeastern Karoo, Murraysburg region)
Vernacular name :
groenamara (Afrikaans language)
Reference HV 51
Author(s) :
Van Wyk, B.-E.
Title :
A review of Khoi-San and Cape Dutch medical ethnobotany.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology , Volume 119, pp.331–341 (2008)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
Leaf of Artemisia absinthium; H(104) stomach ailments ( non-indigenous species (early introductions) that became an integral part of themateria medica. From Dykman (1908) reference to be found in HV 51_van Wyk
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa ((from Namaqualand
to the Eastern Cape)
Vernacular name :
groenamara (Africaans)
Reference L2 Nord
Author(s) :
Lahsissene, H., A. Kahouadjia, M. Tijane & S. Hseini
Title :
Catalogue des plantes médicinales utilisées dans la région de Zaër (Maroc occidental)
LEJEUNIA, Revue de Botanique, Nouvelle série N° 186_2, Décembre 2009
http://www.scribd.com/doc/57709703/Lejeunia-186-2
Symptoms :
H(104), H(171), H(179)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ache, H(171) antidiabetic, H(179) nephrolithiasis, stems with leaves of Artemisia absinthium, infusion in tea
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco (Western)
Vernacular name :
chiba (Arabic), absinthe (French)
Reference M4 Nord
Author(s) :
Mezianne, M.
Title :
Origine de la médecine traditionnelle marocaine: Enquête sur le terrain dans la région d'Oujda.
Thèse pour le diplôme d'état de docteur en pharmacie. Présentée et soutenue publiquement le 30 juin 2003 à la faculté de pharmacie. Université de Nantes
Symptoms :
H(045), H(051), H(068), H(091), H(116), H(135), H(171)
Recipes :
H(045) antiseptic, H(051) febrifuge, H(068) wormer, H(091) tonic, H(116) promote the menses, H(135) digestive, H(171) hyperglycemia, ONS. of Artemisia absinthium (the leaves are the basis of drugs, the other parts in a lesser degree) , RNS (infusion or decoction for the hard parts of the plant)
Artemisia absinthium enter within the scope of local rituals
Artemisia absinthium enter within the scope of local rituals
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Morocoo (Oujda region)
Vernacular name :
chibba (Arabic), armoise (French)