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)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
ngilipi,gilipi (Efe Pygmies, Ituri forest)