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Official name :
Justicia flava (Forssk.) Vahl
Family :
Acanthaceae
19 reference(s) related to this plant
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(013)
Recipes :
H(013), leaves of Justicia flava, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Benin
Vernacular name :
kassankan (Loupka)
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), H(111)
Recipes :
H(004) new, old, deep, chronic wounds,H(013) boils, H(104) stomach ulcer, H(111) burns, poultice decoction of fresh leaves of Justicia flava
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
afema (Asante-Twi)
Reference HA 66
Author(s) :
Appiah, K.S.,, C. P. Oppong, H. K. Mardani, R. A. Omari, S. Kpabitey, C. A. Amoatey, S.Onwona-Agyeman, Y. Oikawa, K. Katsura & Y. Fujii
Title :
Medicinal plants used in the Ejisu-Juaben municipality, Southern Ghana: An ethnobotanical study
Medicines 2019, 6, 1; doi:10.3390/medicines6010001
Symptoms :
H(008), H(051), H(094), H(113)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, H(051) paludim, H(094) piles, decoction of leaves of Justicia flava (topical)
H(113) swollen joint, grind the leaves, local application
H(113) swollen joint, grind the leaves, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (municipality of Ejisu-Juaben)
Vernacular name :
afama (Twi dialect)
Reference HB 01
Author(s) :
Baerts, M. & J. Lehmann
Title :
Guérisseurs et plantes médicinales de la région des crêtes Zaïre-Nil au Burundi.
Musée royal de l'Afrique centrale, Tervuren, Belgique.Ann. Sc. Eco., Vol. 18, 214 p., (1989)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(006) + H(104), H(008), H(018), H(046), H(068), H(082), H(091), H(201)
Recipes :
H(006) + H(104), H(068), H(104), leaves of Justicia flava, juice, VO.
H(008), H(018), H(091) kwash., H(201) psychosis again the bad spirits, leaves of Justicia., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(046), leaves of Justicia. , juice, VO.
H(082) dyspnea, leaves of Justicia., juice, VO.
H(201) psychosis again the bad spirits, leaves of Achyranthes aspera of Brillantaisia cicatricosa, of Erlangea spissa of Justicia flava of Ludwigia abyssinica of Sphenostylis marginata… subsp. erecta, decoction (H2O), aspersion
H(008), H(018), H(091) kwash., H(201) psychosis again the bad spirits, leaves of Justicia., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(046), leaves of Justicia. , juice, VO.
H(082) dyspnea, leaves of Justicia., juice, VO.
H(201) psychosis again the bad spirits, leaves of Achyranthes aspera of Brillantaisia cicatricosa, of Erlangea spissa of Justicia flava of Ludwigia abyssinica of Sphenostylis marginata… subsp. erecta, decoction (H2O), aspersion
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Burundi (Zaïre-Nil ridge region)
Vernacular name :
ikinga ritukura (Kirundi)
Reference HB 04
Author(s) :
Bouquet, A. & M. Debray
Title :
Plantes médicinales de la Côte d'Ivoire.
Travaux et Documents de l'O.R.S.T.O.M., Paris, n° 32, 232 p., (1974)
Symptoms :
H(124), H(004), H(051), H(124), H(157)
Recipes :
H(051 ) baby, H(157) baby, pulp leaves of Justicia flava , friction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast
Vernacular name :
assiadiomouro (Ashanti)
Reference HB 50
Author(s) :
Bruschi, P., , M. Morganti, M. Mancini, M. A. Signorini
Title :
Traditional healers and laypeople: A qualitative and quantitative approach to local knowledge on medicinal plants in Muda (Mozambique)
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 138, 543– 563, (2011)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874111007276
Symptoms :
H(001)
Recipes :
H(001) cataract, leaves of Justicia flava not prepared, direct application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Mozambique (Muda)
Vernacular name :
biroviro (Chindau)
Reference HB 69
Author(s) :
Mbuyi Kalonji S., Kalunga Muya R., Kalonda Mutombo E., Cimanga Cioto C.B., Numbi Wa Ilunga E., Kahumba Byanga J., Lumbu Simbi J.-B.
Title :
Aperçu ethnobotanique de plantes réputées antipaludéennes utilisées dans la ville de Lubumbashi et ses environs, dans le Haut-Katanga en RD Congo.
Ethnopharmacologia, n°61, juin 2019
Symptoms :
H(004), H(008), H(051), H(078), H(094)
Recipes :
H(004) persistent wound, H(008) diarrhea, H(051) paludism, H(078) cancer, H(094) hemorrhoid, stems barks of Justicia flava , decoction, VO., 1 glass / day while 5 days
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (city of Lubumbashi and its surroundings)
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Reference HC 32
Author(s) :
Carrière, M.
Title :
Plantes de Guinée à l' usage des éleveurs et des véterinaires
Centre de coopération internationale en recherche agronomique pour le développement département d'élevage et de médecine vétérinaire.
CIRAD-EMVT 10, rue Pierre-Curie 94704 Maisons-Alfort Cedex -France (2000)
Symptoms :
H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) Justicia flava eaten as a vegetable.( HB 99 Burkill 1985 ).
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea Conakry
Vernacular name :
negbé-negbé (Malinké), yokbo (Kissi), gbéléouélé la ziléhilé (Guerzé)
Reference HE 12
Author(s) :
El-Kamali, H. H.
Title :
Ethnopharmacology of Medicinal Plants used in North Kordofan (Western Sudan)
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 89-97. 2009.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/sudan.htm
Symptoms :
H(077), H(103)
Recipes :
H(077, 19,6%) nausea, seeds powder of Justicia flava smeared on gingiva
H(103, 19,6%) teeth pain, seeds powder of Justicia flava smeared on gingiva
H(103, 19,6%) teeth pain, seeds powder of Justicia flava smeared on gingiva
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Sudan (North Kordofan)
Vernacular name :
mahlab
Reference HE 13
Author(s) :
Egharevba, R.K.A., M.I. Ikhatua
Title :
Ethno- Medical Uses of Plants in the Treatment of Various Skin Diseases in Ovia North East, Edo State, Nigeria
Research Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, 4 (1): 58-64 (2008)
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) skin diseases; decoction of leaves of Justicia flava , bath
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Ovia North East, Edo State)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HG 02
Author(s) :
Glover, P.E., J. Stewart & M.D. Gwynne
Title :
Masai and Kipsigis notes on East african plants, Part III - Medicinal uses of plants.
East African agricultural and forestry journal, 32, 2, 200 - 207, (1966)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(008), H(037)
Recipes :
H(001), leaves of Justicia flava, decoction, RNS.
H(008) diarrhoea, roots are chewed and the juice swallowed + drink of H2O
H(037) cough, roots of Justicia, to chew
H(008) diarrhoea, roots are chewed and the juice swallowed + drink of H2O
H(037) cough, roots of Justicia, to chew
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Masaï)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HH 18
Author(s) :
Hassan-Abdallah, A., A. Merito, S. Hassan, D. Aboubaker, M. Djama, Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Medicinal plants andt heir uses by the people in the Region of Randa, Djibouti
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 148 701–713, (2013)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomachaches, soaking crushed fresh leaves of Justicia flava in H2O and VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Djibouti (Region of Randa)
Vernacular name :
qas caduwto (Geez ?)
Reference HJ 06
Author(s) :
Jeruto, P., C. Lukhoba, G. Ouma, D.Otieno, C. Mutai
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of mericinal plants used by the Nandi people in Kenya. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 116, pp. 370 - 376, (2008)
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Herbal treaments in Aldai and Kaptumo Division in Nandi District, Rift Valley Province, Kenya
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 103-105 (2008)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(037), H(201)
Recipes :
H(013) ulcers,H(037) pneumonia, H(201) sorcery, H(201) charms, ashes of leaves of Justicia flava, infusion, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Nandi peuple)
Vernacular name :
rokorabchepkimis/chepyochoit
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(008), H(037), H(055), H(104), H(201)
Recipes :
H(008), H(104)stomac, roots, decoc H2O, VO.
H(037) cough, H(201) magic, roots, chewed
H(001), leaf , decoc. , lotion,
H(055) emetic, leaf
H(037) cough, H(201) magic, roots, chewed
H(001), leaf , decoc. , lotion,
H(055) emetic, leaf
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania, Kenya
Vernacular name :
lihululu (Kakamega) , mukobo (Bondei, Tanzania), turkwot (Kipsigis, Kenya)
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(026), H(069)
Recipes :
H(026), whole plant Justicia flava + ashes from plants + seeds Aframomum melegueta + Piper sp. + 1 pimento Capsicum annuum or Capsicum frutescens, pounded + H2O, enema
H(069), whole plant Justicia flava + ashes from plants + seeds Aframomum melegueta + Piper sp. + 1 pimento Capsicum annuum or Capsicum frutescens + juice Citrus aurantifolia, pounded + H2O, enema + juice Citrus aurantifolia
H(069), whole plant Justicia flava + ashes from plants + seeds Aframomum melegueta + Piper sp. + 1 pimento Capsicum annuum or Capsicum frutescens + juice Citrus aurantifolia, pounded + H2O, enema + juice Citrus aurantifolia
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso
Vernacular name :
aféma (Ashanti)
Reference HM 89
Author(s) :
Mbuni,Y. M. , S. Wang , B. N. Mwangi, N. J. Mbari, P. M. Musili, N. O. Walter, G. Hu, Y. Zhou & Q. Wang
Title :
Medicinal Plants and Their Traditional Uses in Local Communities around Cherangani Hills, Western Kenya + Supplementary Materials:
Plants , 9, 331.(2020)
Symptoms :
H(005), H(008), H(104)
Recipes :
H(005) oedema. H(055) emetic, leaves ash of Justicia flava, RNS.
H(008) diarrhea, H(104) abdominal pains, root decoction drunk.
H(037) cough, roots chewed
H(008) diarrhea, H(104) abdominal pains, root decoction drunk.
H(037) cough, roots chewed
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Cherangani Hills) (Escarpments, Bushland)
Vernacular name :
chebarus (Marakwet), uhululu (Luhya)
Reference HO 31
Author(s) :
Otieno, N. E., C. Analo
Title :
Local indigenous knowledge about some medicinal plants in and around Kakamega forest in western Kenya
F1000 Research 2012, 1:40 Last updated: 07 MAR 2014
http://f1000r.es/UDNyBK
http://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.96402
Symptoms :
H(022)
Recipes :
H(022) reducing post natal pains, crushed roots of Justicia flava in H2O, VO after delivery
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Kenya (Kakamega forest)
Vernacular name :
lihululwa (Local name), yellow justicea (local English)
Reference HS 51
Author(s) :
Sobiecki, J.F.
Title :
A review of plants used in divination in southern Africa and their psychoactive effects
Southern African Humanities, Vol. 20 , Pages 333–351, December, 2008 Pietermaritzburg
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H1 Roots of Justicia flava are used in magic ceremonies in South Africa Zulu
Region :
Southern Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
impela (Zulu)
Reference VS 05
Author(s) :
Shun Sato
Title :
Pastoral movements and the subsistence unit of the rendille of Northern Kenya: with special reference to camel ecology.
Senri Ethnological Studies, n° 6, (1980 )
Symptoms :
V(002)
Recipes :
V(002), ONS., RNS., improve savour
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya
Vernacular name :
iliban