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Official name :
Jatropha curcas L.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
197 reference(s) related to this plant
Reference HA 02
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E, M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi, K. Dramane, J. A. Elewude, S. O. Fadoju, Z.O. Gbile, E. Goudote, C.L. A. Johnson, A. Keita, O. Morakinyo, J. A. O. Ojewole, A. O. Olatunjia, E. A. Sofowora
Title :
Contribution to ethnobotanical and floristic studies in Western Nigeria.
CSTR-OUA, 420 p., (1991)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(027), H(104), H(116), H(162), H(189)
Recipes :
H(014) dermatosis, roots of Jatropha curcas of Euphorbia lateriflora, rape fruit of Xylopia aethiopica, to pound, bath + black soap
H(027), menace of fausse couche, leaves of Jatropha curcas, expression (H2O), VO.
H(104), leaves of Jatropha., juice, to dilute (H2O), to filter, VO.
H(116) menses troubles, seeds and leaves of Jatropha., to pound, to cook, VO.
H(162), leaves of Jatropha., juice, VO. + H2O
H(189) of saltf control, powder leaves of Jatropha curcas, powder of seeds of Aframomum melegueta, scars
H(027), menace of fausse couche, leaves of Jatropha curcas, expression (H2O), VO.
H(104), leaves of Jatropha., juice, to dilute (H2O), to filter, VO.
H(116) menses troubles, seeds and leaves of Jatropha., to pound, to cook, VO.
H(162), leaves of Jatropha., juice, VO. + H2O
H(189) of saltf control, powder leaves of Jatropha curcas, powder of seeds of Aframomum melegueta, scars
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HA 03
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E., V. Adjakidje, M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi, A. Akoegninou, J. d'Almeida, F. Apovo, K. Boukef, M. Chadare, G. Gusset, K. Dramane, J. Eyme, J. - N. Gassita, N. Gbaguidi, E. Goudote, S. Guinko, P. Houngnon, Issa Lo, A. Keita, H. V. Kiniffo, D. Kone - Bamba, A. Musampa Nseyya, M. Saadou, Th. Sodogandji, S. de Souza, A. Tchabi, C. Zinsou Dossa, TH. Zohoun
Title :
Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques et floristiques en République populaire du Bénin.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 895 p., (1989)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(005), H(007), H(012), H(018), H(037), H(038), H(051), H(068), H(077), H(091), H(094), H(104), H(126), H(145), H(151), H(157), H(162), H(168), H(171)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, leaves of Jatropha., RNS.
H(005), oedema, stems with leaves Pennisetum purpureum, leaves of Ficus capensis of Jatropha curcas, barks stem, branch, trunk of Bridelia ferruginea, RNS.
H(007), leaves of Jatropha., RNS.
H(012)), leaves pulp of Jatropha curcas, ripe fruit Aframomum melegueta, local application
H(012)), roots of Jatropha., decoction (H2O), massage
H(018), stems with leaves of Jatropha curcas, seeds of Zea mays, RNS.
H(018), leaves of Jatropha curcas, RNS.
H(037) cough, aerian part of Jatropha., RNS.
H(037) cough, leaves of Jatropha., RNS.
H(037) cough, roots of Jatropha., RNS.
H(028t) leucorrhoea, leaves of Jatropha curcas, ripe fruit of Garcinia kola of Aframomum melegueta of Piper guineense of Xylopia aethiopica bulb Allium cepa, diluted powder in du milk, VO. + potash
H(028t) leucorrhoea, folioles of Cassia alata, leaves of Jatropha curcas, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(038), stem without leaves of Opuntia tuna, leaves of Jatropha curcas of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(038) urethra, latex of Jatropha ., to carbonize, powder, to dilute, VO.
H(051), stems with leaves of Jatropha curcas, leaves of Jatropha gossypiifolia, RNS.
H(051), stems with leaves of Jatropha., RNS.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Jatropha., RNS.
H(068), leaves of Jatropha., to grind (H2O), to macerate (H2O), VO.
H(077), leaves juice of Jatropha., VO. + salt
H(091) drepanocytosis, leaves, roots of Jatropha curcas, ripe fruit of Xylopia aethiopica, RNS.
H(094), leaves of Jatropha., to grind (H2O), maceration (H2O), VO. + kaolin
H(104) dyspepsia, seeds grillées of Jatropha., to chew
H(126), whole plant of Jatropha curcas, ONS. of Parquetina nigrescens of Moringa oleifera, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(126), roots of Jatropha., RNS.
H(145) rectum, leaves of Nicotiana tabacum of Jatropha curcas, to dry, decoction (H2O), hip-bath
H(151), leaves of Jatropha., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(157), leaves of Jatropha., RNS.
H(162), leaves of Jatropha., to grind (H2O), VO. + potash
H(168), sap of Jatropha., VO.
H(171) sugared, stems with leaves of Jatropha., RNS.
H(005), oedema, stems with leaves Pennisetum purpureum, leaves of Ficus capensis of Jatropha curcas, barks stem, branch, trunk of Bridelia ferruginea, RNS.
H(007), leaves of Jatropha., RNS.
H(012)), leaves pulp of Jatropha curcas, ripe fruit Aframomum melegueta, local application
H(012)), roots of Jatropha., decoction (H2O), massage
H(018), stems with leaves of Jatropha curcas, seeds of Zea mays, RNS.
H(018), leaves of Jatropha curcas, RNS.
H(037) cough, aerian part of Jatropha., RNS.
H(037) cough, leaves of Jatropha., RNS.
H(037) cough, roots of Jatropha., RNS.
H(028t) leucorrhoea, leaves of Jatropha curcas, ripe fruit of Garcinia kola of Aframomum melegueta of Piper guineense of Xylopia aethiopica bulb Allium cepa, diluted powder in du milk, VO. + potash
H(028t) leucorrhoea, folioles of Cassia alata, leaves of Jatropha curcas, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(038), stem without leaves of Opuntia tuna, leaves of Jatropha curcas of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(038) urethra, latex of Jatropha ., to carbonize, powder, to dilute, VO.
H(051), stems with leaves of Jatropha curcas, leaves of Jatropha gossypiifolia, RNS.
H(051), stems with leaves of Jatropha., RNS.
H(051) paludism, leaves of Jatropha., RNS.
H(068), leaves of Jatropha., to grind (H2O), to macerate (H2O), VO.
H(077), leaves juice of Jatropha., VO. + salt
H(091) drepanocytosis, leaves, roots of Jatropha curcas, ripe fruit of Xylopia aethiopica, RNS.
H(094), leaves of Jatropha., to grind (H2O), maceration (H2O), VO. + kaolin
H(104) dyspepsia, seeds grillées of Jatropha., to chew
H(126), whole plant of Jatropha curcas, ONS. of Parquetina nigrescens of Moringa oleifera, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(126), roots of Jatropha., RNS.
H(145) rectum, leaves of Nicotiana tabacum of Jatropha curcas, to dry, decoction (H2O), hip-bath
H(151), leaves of Jatropha., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(157), leaves of Jatropha., RNS.
H(162), leaves of Jatropha., to grind (H2O), VO. + potash
H(168), sap of Jatropha., VO.
H(171) sugared, stems with leaves of Jatropha., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Benin
Vernacular name :
mantchoukli (Adja), aglowéwé (Pedah), akplo, akpawi, adjagbogbo, batati, gbaguidikpotin, nyikpotin, tetwèn (Fon, Goun), , kokohoufiô (Yom), akporo (Yoruba), okpokporou, oloboutoudje funfun, lakpalakpa (Yoruba)
Reference HA 05
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E., M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi, J. Baniakina, P. Chibon, G. Cusset, V. Doulou, A. Enzanza, J. Eymé, E. Goudoté, A. Keita, C. Mbemba, J. Mollet, J.- M. Moutsamboté, J. Mpati, P. Sita
Title :
Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques et floristiques en République populaire du Congo.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 605 p., (1988)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(103)
Recipes :
H(103) gingival pain, sap of Jatropha curcas, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Congo (Popular republic) (Brazzaville) (ex Brazaville Congo)
Vernacular name :
pignon d'Inde, purghère (French)
Reference HA 07
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E., V. Adjakidje, M.R.A. Ahyi, K. Akpagana, P. Chibon, A. El - Hadji, J. Eyme, M. Garba, , J. - N. Gassita, M. Gbeassor, E. Goudote, S. Guinko, K. - K. Hodouto, P. Houngnon, A. Keita, Y. Keoula, W. P. Kluga - Ocloo, I. Lo, K. M. Siamevi, K. K. Taffame
Title :
Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques et floristiques au Togo.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 671 p., (1986)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(076), H(103)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, leaves of Combretum micranthum, of Cymbopogon giganteus of Cassia occidentalis of Azadirachta indica of Cassia sieberiana of Musa sapientum of Carica papaya of Jatropha curcas of Byrsocarpus coccineus of Morinda lucida, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(051), leaves of Jatropha., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(076), H(103) gingivitis, roots of Jatropha curcas, decoction (H2O), gargle
H(051), leaves of Jatropha., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(076), H(103) gingivitis, roots of Jatropha curcas, decoction (H2O), gargle
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Togo
Vernacular name :
dakindé (Nawdem), batatihé (Mina), babati (Ewé), pignon d'inde (French)
Reference HA 08
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E., M.R.A. Ahyi, A. Ahmed, J. Eymê, S. Guinko, A. Kayonga, A. Keita, M. Lebras
Title :
Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques et floristiques aux Comores.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 216 p., (1982)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(003), H(004), H(012), H(013), H(099), H(113), H(124), H(137)
Recipes :
H(003),H(012)), H(113) pain in the joints, ripe fruit of Jatropha curcas, Bryophyllum pinnatum, to pound, local application
H(004), H(103) gingivitis, H(124), latex of Jatropha curcas, RNS.
H(013) , leaves of Jatropha., to pound, to dilute (milk), local application
H(004), H(103) gingivitis, H(124), latex of Jatropha curcas, RNS.
H(013) , leaves of Jatropha., to pound, to dilute (milk), local application
Region :
Comoros
Country :
Comoros
Vernacular name :
mroumzoungou (Great Comoros), msoumou (Anjouan island)
Reference HA 10
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E., L. Ake Assi
Title :
Contribution au recensement des plantes médicinales de Côte d'Ivoire.
Centre Nat. Florist. Univ. Abidjan, 358 p., (1979)
Symptoms :
H(043)
Recipes :
H(043) tetanus of the new born, latex of Jatropha curcas, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HA 19
Author(s) :
Andriamanga, N.
Title :
Les plantes médicinales anthelmintiques Malagasy.
Département de recherches zootechniques et vétérinaires, Cotonou, 48p., (1995)
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) ascaris, leaf, seeds, RNS
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Madagascar
Vernacular name :
valavelona
Reference HA 1k
Author(s) :
Ainslie, J.R.
Title :
A list of plants used in native medicine in Nigeria.
Imperial Forestry Institute.University of Oxford, Institute Paper, n° 7, (1937)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013), H(038), H(051), H(056), H(068)
Recipes :
H(004), roots, barks, powder on wound
H(004) + H(103) , latex, RNS
H(013) , external use, ONS., 1 coffee spoun
H(038), infusion young stems with leaves, urinary pain
H(051), decoction (H2O) fron leaves and fruit, VO or bath
H(056) Guinea worms, ashes from leaves, RNS.
H(068), ONS., VO.
H(068), pounded seeds, decoction (H2O), RNS.
H(100) gono., roots, decoction (H2O), + salt
H(004) + H(103) , latex, RNS
H(013) , external use, ONS., 1 coffee spoun
H(038), infusion young stems with leaves, urinary pain
H(051), decoction (H2O) fron leaves and fruit, VO or bath
H(056) Guinea worms, ashes from leaves, RNS.
H(068), ONS., VO.
H(068), pounded seeds, decoction (H2O), RNS.
H(100) gono., roots, decoction (H2O), + salt
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
lapalapa, botuje, lobotuje-pupa
Reference HA 20
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun et al.
Title :
Contribution to ethnobotanical and floristic studies in Uganda.
O.U.A./C.S.T.R., Lagos (1993)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(006)
Recipes :
H(006), roots of Jatropha curcas, powder, to dilute (H2O), VO.
H(006), almonds of Jatropha, powder, VO.
H(006), almonds of Jatropha, powder, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HA 21
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E., M.R.A. Ahyi, P. Chibon, H. de Vecchy, E. Duboze, J. Eymé, J.- N. Gassita, E. Goudote, S. Guinko, A. Keita, B. Koudogbo, M. Le Bras, I. Mourambou, E. Mve - Mengome, M. - G. Nguéma, J. - B. Ollome, P. Posso, P. Sita
Title :
Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques et floristiques au Gabon.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 294 p., (1984)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(090)
Recipes :
H(090), some drops of latex of Jatropha curcas, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Gabon
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HA 23
Author(s) :
Ambe, G. - A. & F. Malaisse
Title :
Les plantes utilisées dans la médecine et la pharmacopée traditionnelles d'une population Malinke en Côte d'Ivoire.
Rev. Méd. Pharm. Afr., Vol. 14, 121 - 130, (2000)
completed by:
Diversité des plantes médicinales et ethnotaxonomie en pays malinke de Côte d'Ivoire
From the sources of knowledge to the medicines of the future, p 331 -338
HA 23b
Symptoms :
H(014), H(076)
Recipes :
H(014)herpes , H(076)thrush, petiole, latex, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast
Vernacular name :
gbêtaman - yiri, bagani - brou (Dioula)
Reference HA 33a
Author(s) :
Asase, A., A.A. Oteng-Yeboah, G.T. Odamtten & M.S.J. Simmonds
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of some Ghanaian anti-malarial plants.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 99, pp. 273 - 279 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(103)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, boils leaves of Jatropha curcas with leaves of Azadirachta indica and Carica papaya. Drink and use for bathing.
H(103), latex from twigs used to treat mouth sores
Other uses: planted as a hedge.
H(103), latex from twigs used to treat mouth sores
Other uses: planted as a hedge.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (Wechiau region)
Vernacular name :
nato (Lobi)
Reference HA 35
Author(s) :
Adamu Harami M. , O.J. Abayeh, M.O. Agho, A.L. Abdullahi, A. Uba, H.U. Dukku & and B.M. WufemTesfaye Kebede, Kelbessa Urga, Kidist Yersaw, Teklele Biza, Bisrat Haile Mariam & Mulugeta GutaYersaw, Teklele Biza, Bisrat Haile Mariam & Mulugeta Guta
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of Bauchi State herbal plants and their antimicrobial activity.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology. Volume 97, pp. 421-427 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
Recipes :
H(006 ) constipation, root, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Bauchi state)
Vernacular name :
binida zugu
Reference HA 38
Author(s) :
Ajibesin, K.ola K., Benjamin.E. Ekpo, Danladi N. Bala, Etienne E. Essien, Saburi A. Adesanya
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 115, pp. 387-408, (2008)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(014)
Recipes :
H(006) laxative,H(014) skin disease, crushed seeds of Jatropha curcas to express oil, VO. 3 teaspoon once
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
eto-oko obio nsit (Ibibio)
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013), H(104)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic and old wounds,H(013) boils, H(104) stomach sores, leaves decoction of Jatropha curcas, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
nkrangyedua (Asante-Twi)
Reference HA 42
Author(s) :
Arkinstall, W.
Title :
Medicinal and useful plants collected in the Manianga district of the Republic of Zaïre
Revue de recherche scientifique.
Spécial Médecine traditionnelle au Zaïre, Volume unique , pp135 - 158 (1979)
Presses de l' Institut de Recherche Scientifique
Symptoms :
H(036)
Recipes :
H(036), bark of Jatropha curcas used to treat vertigo.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (ex. Zaïre)
(Manianga distrct)
Vernacular name :
mpuluka (Kikongo)
Reference HA 44
Author(s) :
Ashidi, J.S. , P.J. Houghton, P.J. Hylands, T. Efferth
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey and cytotoxicity testing of plants of South-western Nigeria used to treat cancer, with isolation of cytotoxic constituents from Cajanus cajan Millsp. leaves
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 128, 501–512 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(078)
Recipes :
H(078) cancer, root and stem bark of Jatropha curcas, decoction , as topic and VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-western)
Vernacular name :
botuje, lapalapa (Yoruba)
Reference HA 49
Author(s) :
Amri, E., D.P.Kisangau
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:1 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-1.pdf
Symptoms :
H(004), H(014)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, leaves of Jatropha curcas crushed and pounded, local application
H(014) scabies, seeds of Jatropha curcas crushed and pounded, local application
H(014) scabies, seeds of Jatropha curcas crushed and pounded, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name :
mbono
Reference HA 50
Author(s) :
Adodo, A.
Title :
Nature Power. A Christian Approach to Herbal Medicine. 3rd edition. Generation Press Limited, Lagos. 290p.
Generation Press Limited, Lagos. 290p (2004) / fron reference HI 08
Symptoms :
H(099)
Recipes :
H(099) decoction of the roots of Newbouldia laevis with the roots of Alstonia boonei, Jatropha curcas are used for the treatment of epilepsy, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HA 51
Author(s) :
Adetutu, A. , W. A. Morgan, O., Corcorana
Title :
Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro evaluation of wound-healing plants used in South-western Nigeria.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 137, 50– 56 (2011)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874111002406
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, the juice from the leaves of Jatropha curcas is applied to wounds
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-western)
Vernacular name :
botuje, lapalapa (Yoruba)