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Author(s) :
Frazão-Moreira, A
Title :
The symbolic efficacy of medicinal plants:practices, knowledge, and religious beliefs amongst the Nalu healers of Guinea-Bissau
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:24 (2016)
Reference HF 08 has information about 92 plants :
Abrus precatorius L.
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139) impotence RNS. leaves of Abrus precatorius, swallow
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Aedesia glabra (Klatt) O.Hoffm
Official name :
Aedesia glabra (Klatt) O.Hoffm
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(104), H(137)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach aches, H(137) body aches, decoction of roots of Aedesia glabra, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’tonpin-na (Nalu)
Aframomum alboviolaceum (Ridl.) K. Schum.
Official name :
Aframomum alboviolaceum (Ridl.) K. Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ache, decoction of root of Aframomum alboviolaceum, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
mabôbé
Agelaea pentagyna (Lam.) Baill.
Official name :
Agelaea pentagyna (Lam.) Baill.
Family :
Connaraceae
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) scabies leaves of Agelaea pentagyna, ointment
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Aidia genipiflora (DC.) Dandy
Official name :
Aidia genipiflora (DC.) Dandy
Family :
Rubiaceae
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) impurity, foam of root of Aidia genipiflora, wash
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’armass (Nalu)
Albizia zygia (DC.) J.F. Macbr.
Official name :
Albizia zygia (DC.) J.F. Macbr.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(034)
Recipes :
H(034) palpitations, triturated leaves of Albizia zygia, swallow
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
masanp n’buk (Nalu)
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg.
Official name :
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Alchornea cordata Benth.
Symptoms :
H(027), H(037), H(068), H(104)
Recipes :
H(027) risk of miscarriage, decoction of root of Alchornea cordifolia, drink
H(037) chest ache peel of stems,wash
H(068) intestinal parasite, root boil drink
H(104) stomach ache, macerated leaves, VO.
H(037) chest ache peel of stems,wash
H(068) intestinal parasite, root boil drink
H(104) stomach ache, macerated leaves, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’sum-na (Nalu)
Allophylus africanus P. Beauv.
Official name :
Allophylus africanus P. Beauv.
Family :
Sapindaceae
Symptoms :
Recipes :
H(003) swollen limbs, macerated leaves, drink and wash
H(027z) pregnancy, decoction of leaves of Allophylus africanus, VO.
H(027z) pregnancy, decoction of leaves of Allophylus africanus, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Alstonia congensis Engl.
Official name :
Alstonia congensis Engl.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Synonyms :
Alstonia gilletii De Wild.
Symptoms :
H(003), H(091)
Recipes :
H(003) swelling,topical with the latex of Alstonia congensis
H(091) fatigue, maceration of barks of Alstonia congensis, VO.
H(091) fatigue, maceration of barks of Alstonia congensis, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
ianke (Nalu)
Anacardium occidentale L.
Official name :
Anacardium occidentale L.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Symptoms :
H(109)
Recipes :
H(109) lower back pain, leaves of Anacardium occidentale, topical
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
ialikê (Nalu)
Anchomanes difformis (Bl.) Engl.
Official name :
Anchomanes difformis (Bl.) Engl.
Family :
Araceae
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) infertility , decoction of rhizome of Anchomanes difformis, drink
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’denkamdudu (Nalu)
Anisophyllea laurina R. Br. ex Sabine
Official name :
Anisophyllea laurina R. Br. ex Sabine
Family :
Anisophylleaceae
Symptoms :
H(001)
Recipes :
H(001) eye pains, moisten leaves of Anisophyllea laurina
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’sunt (Nalu)
Annona glabra L
Official name :
Annona glabra L
Family :
Annonaceae
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ache, infusion or maceration of roots of Annona glabra, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’bonhé (Nalu)
Annona muricata L.
Official name :
Annona muricata L.
Family :
Annonaceae
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ache, decoction of leaves of Annona muricata, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’sóp sóp (Nalu)
Asystasia gangetica (L.) T. Anders.
Official name :
Asystasia gangetica (L.) T. Anders.
Family :
Acanthaceae
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) open wounds, scrape the bark of Asystasia gangetica, poultice, topical
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Bridelia micrantha (Hochst.) Baillon
Official name :
Bridelia micrantha (Hochst.) Baillon
Family :
Phyllanthaceae
Symptoms :
H(094), H(104)
Recipes :
H(094) haemorrhoids, leaves of Bridelia micrantha , triturated and macerated, VO.
H(104) stomach ache, decoction of roots, VO.
H(104) stomach ache, decoction of roots, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’tak (Nalu)
Caesalpinia benthamiana (Baill.) Herend. & Zarucchi
Official name :
Caesalpinia benthamiana (Baill.) Herend. & Zarucchi
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004)
Recipes :
H(001) eye complaints macerated leaves of Caesalpinia benthamiana, topical
H(004) open wound, triturated root and leaves, topical
H(004) open wound, triturated root and leaves, topical
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’pinkid sé (Nalu)
Canthium sp.
Official name :
Canthium sp.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Symptoms :
H(100), H(113)
Recipes :
H(100) treponematoses, H(113) rheumatism, paste of leaves of Canthium sp., poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Capparis erythrocarpus Isert
Official name :
Capparis erythrocarpus Isert
Family :
Capparaceae
Synonyms :
Capparis acuminata De Wild.
Symptoms :
H(018)
Recipes :
H(018) headache, root of Capparis erythrocarpos triturate or scrape, topical
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
néeu (Nalu)
Carica papaya L.
Official name :
Carica papaya L.
Family :
Caricaceae
Symptoms :
H(027)
Recipes :
H(027) risk of miscarriage, decoction of roots of Carica papaya, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’pápa (Nalu)
Cassia sieberiana DC.
Official name :
Cassia sieberiana DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Cassia kotschyana Oliv.
Symptoms :
H(137)
Recipes :
H(137, 2) body aches, H(139) impotence, macerated roots of Cassia sieberiana, VO. Drink
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’sansan (Nalu)
Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn.
Official name :
Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) open wound, triturated bark of Ceiba pentandra topical
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’kauuê (Nalu)
Cercestis afzelii Schott
Official name :
Cercestis afzelii Schott
Family :
Araceae
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139) impotence, decoction of leaves of Cercestis afzelii, drink
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
mandonha (Nalu)
Cissampelos mucronata A. Rich.
Official name :
Cissampelos mucronata A. Rich.
Family :
Menispermaceae
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ache, macerated root of Cissampelos mucronata, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’néo fáfak (Nalu)
Cissus rufescens Guill. & Perr.
Official name :
Cissus rufescens Guill. & Perr.
Family :
Vitaceae
Symptoms :
H(003)
Recipes :
H(003) swollen limbs, leaves and peel of root of Cissus rufescens triturated, topical
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f.
Official name :
Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f.
Family :
Rutaceae
Synonyms :
Citrus limonum Risso
Symptoms :
H(004), H(014), H(094), H(100)
Recipes :
H(004) chronic open wound, moisten fruit of Citrus limon, topic
H(014) scabies , decoction of leaves of Citrus limon, wash
H(094) haemorrhoids, decoction of fruit, VO.
H(100) venereal disease, decoction of leaves and root, VO.
H(014) scabies , decoction of leaves of Citrus limon, wash
H(094) haemorrhoids, decoction of fruit, VO.
H(100) venereal disease, decoction of leaves and root, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’sinim nelbéne (Nalu)
Clerodendrum splendens G. Don
Official name :
Clerodendrum splendens G. Don
Family :
Labiatae
Symptoms :
H(020)
Recipes :
H(020) snake bite, macerated roots of Clerodendrum splendens, swallow
H(033z) contraception bark and stem, RNS., VO.
H(033z) contraception bark and stem, RNS., VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
manar balé (Nalu)
Cnestis ferruginea DC.
Official name :
Cnestis ferruginea DC.
Family :
Connaraceae
Symptoms :
H(018)
Recipes :
H(018) headache, macerated leaves of Cnestis ferruginea, wash
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’xéte nembel (Nalu)
Cola nitida (Vent.) Scott & Endl.
Official name :
Cola nitida (Vent.) Scott & Endl.
Family :
Sterculiaceae
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) venereal disease leaves of Cola nitida burn and decoction, topical and wash
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’kola (Nalu)
Combretum micranthum G. Don
Official name :
Combretum micranthum G. Don
Family :
Combretaceae
Synonyms :
Combretum raimbaultii Heck.
,
Combretum altum Perr.
Symptoms :
H(014), H(051), H(171)
Recipes :
H(014) scabies, triturate or scrape the roots of Combretum micranthum, topical
H(051) fever, decoction of leaves, VO.
H(171) diabetes, decoction of leaves, VO.
H(051) fever, decoction of leaves, VO.
H(171) diabetes, decoction of leaves, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’babass (Nalu)
Costus afer Ker Gawl.
Official name :
Costus afer Ker Gawl.
Family :
Costaceae
Symptoms :
H(001)
Recipes :
H(001, 2) eye pain, warm and squeeze the stems of Costus afer, topical
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
mabôbé (Nalu)
Crossopteryx febrifuga (Afz. ex G. Don) Benth.
Official name :
Crossopteryx febrifuga (Afz. ex G. Don) Benth.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Synonyms :
Rondeletia africana T. Winterb.
Symptoms :
H(027z)
Recipes :
H(027z) pregnancy, macerated leaves of Crossopteryx febrifuga, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Cyperus articulatus L.
Official name :
Cyperus articulatus L.
Family :
Cyperaceae
Symptoms :
H(037), H(104)
Recipes :
H(037) cough newborn, H(104) stomach ache newborn, triturate and macerate the roots of Cyperus articulatus, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’téd (Nalu)
Desmodium velutinum (Will.) DC.
Official name :
Desmodium velutinum (Will.) DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) cholera, macerated leaves and roots of Desmodium velutinum, VO. Drink
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
rap rap (Nalu)
Dialium guineense Willd.
Official name :
Dialium guineense Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(046)
Recipes :
H(046) measles, decoction of leaves of Dialium guineense, VO. Drink
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’bim (Nalu)
Dichrostachys cinerea (L.) Wight & Arn.
Official name :
Dichrostachys cinerea (L.) Wight & Arn.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(018), H(113), H(214)
Recipes :
H(018) headache, H(113) rheumatism, H(214) bone pains, peel of bark of Dichrostachys cinerea, topical
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’pinkid úne (Nalu)
Dicranolepis disticha Planch.
Official name :
Dicranolepis disticha Planch.
Family :
Thymelaeaceae
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) intestinal parasites, peel of root of Dicranolepis disticha, triturated and macerated, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’saldendek (Nalu)
Diospyros heudelotii Hiern
Official name :
Diospyros heudelotii Hiern
Family :
Ebenaceae
Symptoms :
H(003)
Recipes :
H(003) swollen limbs, macerated leaves of Diospyros heudelotii. VO. and wash
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’txambortá (Nalu)
Erythrina senegalensis A. DC.
Official name :
Erythrina senegalensis A. DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(027z), H(034), H(118)
Recipes :
H(027z) pregnancy, decoction, bark peel of Erythrina senegalensis, VO.
H(034) palpitation, macerated root peel of Erythrina senegalensis, VO. Drink
H(118) sore throat, decoction of bark of Erythrina senegalensis, VO.
H(034) palpitation, macerated root peel of Erythrina senegalensis, VO. Drink
H(118) sore throat, decoction of bark of Erythrina senegalensis, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’txákarfatch (Nalu)
Ficus capensis Thunb.
Official name :
Ficus capensis Thunb.
Family :
Moraceae
Synonyms :
Ficus sur Forssk.
Symptoms :
H(109), H(104), H(116)
Recipes :
H(109) lower back pain, triturated leaves of Ficus sur and decoction, poultice
H(104) stomach ache macerated bark, VO.
H(116) failure to menstruate, macerated roots, VO.
H(104) stomach ache macerated bark, VO.
H(116) failure to menstruate, macerated roots, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’tonkindjá (Nalu)
Ficus exasperata Vahl
Official name :
Ficus exasperata Vahl
Family :
Moraceae
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139) impotence, macerated leaves of Ficus exasperata drink, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’txéf (Nalu)
Ficus umbellata Vahl
Official name :
Ficus umbellata Vahl
Family :
Moraceae
Symptoms :
H(103), H(109)
Recipes :
H(103) toothache scraped stem of Ficus aff.umbellata, topical
H(109) lower back pain, triturated leaves, topical
H(109) lower back pain, triturated leaves, topical
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’fór (Nalu)
Gardenia ternifolia subsp. jovis-tonantis (Welw.) Verdc.
Official name :
Gardenia ternifolia subsp. jovis-tonantis (Welw.) Verdc.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) impurities, foam of root of Gardenia ternifolia subsp. jovis-tonantis, wash
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’dué (Nalu)
Guiera senegalensis J.F. Gmel.
Official name :
Guiera senegalensis J.F. Gmel.
Family :
Combretaceae
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) open wound, triturate leaves of Guiera senegalensis, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
manáf náfen (Nalu)
Gymnanthemum coloratum (Willd.) H.Rob. & B.Kahn
Official name :
Gymnanthemum coloratum (Willd.) H.Rob. & B.Kahn
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) scabies, macerated leaves of Gymnanthemum coloratum, wash
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’konkone (Nalu)
Hibiscus sterculiifolius (Guill. & Perr.) Steud
Official name :
Hibiscus sterculiifolius (Guill. & Perr.) Steud
Family :
Malvaceae
Symptoms :
H(039), H(108)
Recipes :
H(108) influenza, macerated leaves of Hibiscus sterculiifolius, VO.
H(039) lice, macerated leaves of Hibiscus sterculiifolius, wash
H(039) lice, macerated leaves of Hibiscus sterculiifolius, wash
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’fakaf (Nalu)
Holarrhena africana DC.
Official name :
Holarrhena africana DC.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Synonyms :
Holarrhena floribunda (G. Don) Dur. & Schinz
Symptoms :
H(100), H(104)
Recipes :
H(100) venereal disease, scrape latex of Holarrhena floribunda, swallow
H(104) stomach ache, decoction of barks, VO.
H(104) stomach ache, decoction of barks, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
metxel (Nalu)
Hymenocardia acida Tul.
Official name :
Hymenocardia acida Tul.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Symptoms :
H(001), H(100), H(113)
Recipes :
H(001) temporary blindness, macerated leaves, wash
H(100) treponematoses, H(113) rheumatism, paste of leaves of Hymenocardia acida, poultice
H(100) treponematoses, H(113) rheumatism, paste of leaves of Hymenocardia acida, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
matik sé (Nalu)
Icacina oliviformis (Poiret) J.Rayna
Official name :
Icacina oliviformis (Poiret) J.Rayna
Family :
Icacinaceae
Symptoms :
H(165)
Recipes :
H(165) children’s disease decoction of leaves of Icacina oliviformis, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’putmé (Nalu)
Kalanchoe crenata (Andr.) Haw.
Official name :
Kalanchoe crenata (Andr.) Haw.
Family :
Crassulaceae
Symptoms :
H(181)
Recipes :
H(181) newborn baby’s navel, moisten and squeeze the leaves of Kalanchoe crenata , topical
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’txatxatxé (Nalu)
Landolphia dulcis (Sabine) Pichon
Official name :
Landolphia dulcis (Sabine) Pichon
Family :
Apocynaceae
Symptoms :
H(027z)
Recipes :
H(027z) pregnancy, macerate the leaves of Landolphia dulcis, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
urém (Nalu)
Landolphia heudelotii A. DC.
Official name :
Landolphia heudelotii A. DC.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Symptoms :
H(003), H(008), H(014)
Recipes :
H(003) swollen limbs, H(008) diarrhoea, decoction of leaves of Landolphia heudelotii, VO.
H(014) itching , decoction of leaves, wash
H(014) itching , decoction of leaves, wash
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
m’bolé (Nalu)
Lecaniodiscus cupanioides Planch.
Official name :
Lecaniodiscus cupanioides Planch.
Family :
Sapindaceae
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, hoarseness, triturated and macerated peel's root of Lecaniodiscus cupanioides, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’sonran (Nalu)
Maerua duchesnei (De Wild.) F.White
Official name :
Maerua duchesnei (De Wild.) F.White
Family :
Capparaceae
Symptoms :
H(109), H(113)
Recipes :
H(109) lower back pain, leaves of Maerua duchesnei, triturate, poultice
H(113) sprain, , leavesi, triturate, poultice
H(113) sprain, , leavesi, triturate, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
maéf (Nalu)
Mangifera indica L.
Official name :
Mangifera indica L.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) scabies, maceration of leaves of Mangifera indica, topical
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’mango (Nalu)
Manihot esculenta Crantz
Official name :
Manihot esculenta Crantz
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Manihot utilissima Pohl
Symptoms :
H(001)
Recipes :
H(001) eye complaints, macerated leaves of Manihot esculenta, wash
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’mandiok (Nalu)
Morinda citrifolia L.
Official name :
Morinda citrifolia L.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Synonyms :
Morinda chrysorhiza DC.
Symptoms :
H(027y)
Recipes :
H(027y, 2) post-natal problems, leaves of Morinda chrysorhiza drink or wash
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’tunké (Nalu)
Morinda morindoides (Baker) Milne-Redh.
Official name :
Morinda morindoides (Baker) Milne-Redh.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Symptoms :
H(137)
Recipes :
H(137) body aches, decoction of leaves of Morinda morindoides, fumigate
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’txéf kam nhalankôk (Nalu)
Nauclea latifolia Sm.
Official name :
Nauclea latifolia Sm.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Synonyms :
Sarcocephalus russeggeri Schweinf.
,
Sarcocephalus latifolius (Smith) Bruce
,
Sarcocephalus esculentus Afzel. ex Sabine
Symptoms :
H(006), H(027z), H(068), H(104)
Recipes :
H(006) constipation decoction of leaves of Sarcocephalus latifolius, VO.
H(027z) pregnancy, macerated leaves , VO.
H(068) intestinal parasites, scrape and macerate the roots, VO.
H(104) stomach ache, peel and macerate the roots, VO.
H(027z) pregnancy, macerated leaves , VO.
H(068) intestinal parasites, scrape and macerate the roots, VO.
H(104) stomach ache, peel and macerate the roots, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’fol (Nalu)
Oxytenanthera abyssinica (A. Rich.) Munro
Official name :
Oxytenanthera abyssinica (A. Rich.) Munro
Family :
Poaceae
Symptoms :
H(027y), H(112)
Recipes :
H(112) abortion, H(027y) post-natal problems, decoction of leaves of Oxytenanthera abyssinica , VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’fon (Nalu)
Parinari excelsa Sabine
Official name :
Parinari excelsa Sabine
Family :
Chrysobalanaceae
Symptoms :
H(004), H(037), H(104)
Recipes :
H(004) open wound, triturated barks of Parinari excelsa , topical
H(037) cough, macerated barks of Parinari excelsa, swallow
H(104) stomach ache decoction of barks, VO. Drink
H(037) cough, macerated barks of Parinari excelsa, swallow
H(104) stomach ache decoction of barks, VO. Drink
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’lut (Nalu)
Parkia biglobosa ( Jacq.) R.Br. ex G. Don
Official name :
Parkia biglobosa ( Jacq.) R.Br. ex G. Don
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Parkia clappertoniana Keay
Symptoms :
H(100), H(104), H(113)
Recipes :
H(100) treponematoses, H(113) rheumatism, triturated leaves of Parkia biglobosa, poultice
H(104) stomach ache, decoction of barks, VO.
H(104) stomach ache, decoction of barks, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’iú (Nalu)
Paullinia pinnata L.
Official name :
Paullinia pinnata L.
Family :
Sapindaceae
Symptoms :
H(008), H(014), H(091)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea in children, macerated leaves of Paullinia pinnata, VO.
H(014) scabies, decoction of leaves, wash
H(091) weakness in children, macerated leaves, VO. and wash
H(014) scabies, decoction of leaves, wash
H(091) weakness in children, macerated leaves, VO. and wash
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’fankok (Nalu)
Pavetta corymbosa (DC.) F.N. Williams
Official name :
Pavetta corymbosa (DC.) F.N. Williams
Family :
Rubiaceae
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) open wound, bark of Pavetta corymbosa, peel and triturate, topical
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Phyllanthus muellerianus (Kuntze) Exell
Official name :
Phyllanthus muellerianus (Kuntze) Exell
Family :
Phyllanthaceae
Symptoms :
H(027z)
Recipes :
H(027z) pregnancy, decoction of leaves of Phyllanthus muellerianus, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
mafér (Nalu)
Piliostigma thonningii (Schumach.) Milne-Redh.
Official name :
Piliostigma thonningii (Schumach.) Milne-Redh.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Bauhinia thonningii Schumach.
Symptoms :
H(008), H(094)
Recipes :
H(008), diarrhoea, triturated and macerated leaves of Bauhinia thonningii, VO.
H(094, 2) haemorrhoids decoction of barks of Bauhinia thonningii, VO.
H(094, 2) haemorrhoids decoction of barks of Bauhinia thonningii, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’bukui (Nalu)
Premna hispida Benth.
Official name :
Premna hispida Benth.
Family :
Verbenaceae
Symptoms :
H(027z), H(094)
Recipes :
H(027z) pregnancy, decoction of leaves of Premna hispidadrink, VO.
H(094) haemorrhoids, macerated leaves drink
H(094) haemorrhoids, decoction or macerated leaves drink
H(094) haemorrhoids, macerated leaves drink
H(094) haemorrhoids, decoction or macerated leaves drink
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’lum bafai (Nalu)
Psidium guajava L.
Official name :
Psidium guajava L.
Family :
Myrtaceae
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery decoction of leaves of Psidium guajava, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
goiaba (Nalu)
Psorospermum glaberrimum Hochr.
Official name :
Psorospermum glaberrimum Hochr.
Family :
Hypericaceae
Symptoms :
H(137)
Recipes :
H(137) body aches, decoction of leaves of Psorospermum glaberrimum, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Psychotria peduncularis (Salisb.) Steyerm.
Official name :
Psychotria peduncularis (Salisb.) Steyerm.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Symptoms :
H(004), H(165)
Recipes :
H(004) open wound leaves of Psychotria peduncularis, heat topical
H(165) children’s disease, decoction of leaves of Psychotria peduncularis, VO.
H(165) children’s disease, decoction of leaves of Psychotria peduncularis, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’tokoi (Nalu)
Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir.
Official name :
Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, chest ache, decoction of bark boil drink, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’sia (Nalu)
Rauvolfia vomitoria Afzel.
Official name :
Rauvolfia vomitoria Afzel.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Symptoms :
H(104), H(139)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ache, decoction of roots, drink
H(139) impotence, decoction of stems of Rauvolfia vomitoria, drink
H(139) impotence, decoction of stems of Rauvolfia vomitoria, drink
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’ti kambirás (Nalu)
Saba senegalensis (A.DC.) Pichon
Official name :
Saba senegalensis (A.DC.) Pichon
Family :
Apocynaceae
Synonyms :
Landolphia senegalensis (A. DC.) Kotschy & Peyr.
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) fever, infusion of leaves of Saba senegalensis, wash
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’badak (Nalu)
Salacia senegalensis (Lam.) DC.
Official name :
Salacia senegalensis (Lam.) DC.
Family :
Celastraceae
Symptoms :
H(103)
Recipes :
H(103) tooth decay, roots of Salacia senegalensis are triturate, topical
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
mankidés (Nalu)
Samanea dinklagei (Harms) Keay
Official name :
Samanea dinklagei (Harms) Keay
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Pithecellobium dinklagei (Harms) Harms
Symptoms :
H(109)
Recipes :
H(109) lower back pain, decoction of root of Samanea dinklagei drink and wash
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
masamp (Nalu)
Scleria racemosa Poir.
Official name :
Scleria racemosa Poir.
Family :
Cyperaceae
Symptoms :
H(027z)
Recipes :
H(027z) pregnancy, decoction of laves of Scleria racemosa, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’txapen ka basop (Nalu)
Scoparia dulcis L.
Official name :
Scoparia dulcis L.
Family :
Scrophulariaceae
Symptoms :
H(001), H(104)
Recipes :
H(001) eye pain, leaves of Scoparia dulcis macerated, topical
H(104) stomach ache child, decoction of leaves, VO.
H(104) stomach ache child, decoction of leaves, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’txinké (Nalu)
Sida acuta Burm. f.
Official name :
Sida acuta Burm. f.
Family :
Malvaceae
Synonyms :
Sida carpinifolia L.f.
,
Sida stipulata Cav.
Symptoms :
H(039)
Recipes :
H(039) lice, macerated leaves of Sida acuta , wash
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’téksen (Nalu)
Smeathmannia pubescens Sol. ex R. Br.
Official name :
Smeathmannia pubescens Sol. ex R. Br.
Family :
Passifloraceae
Symptoms :
H(100), H(104)
Recipes :
H(100) venereal disease, decoction of root, VO.
H(104) stomach ache, decoction of roots of Smeathmannia pubescens, VO.
H(104) stomach ache, decoction of roots of Smeathmannia pubescens, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’baptame (Nalu)
Smilax anceps Willd.
Official name :
Smilax anceps Willd.
Family :
Smilacaceae
Symptoms :
H(137)
Recipes :
H(137) body aches, decoction of root of Smilax anceps, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’pôrkam nunpun (Nalu)
Sorindeia juglandifolia (A. Rich.) Planch. ex Oliv.
Official name :
Sorindeia juglandifolia (A. Rich.) Planch. ex Oliv.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Symptoms :
H(165)
Recipes :
H(165) children’s diseases, maceration of leaves of Sorindeia juglandifolia, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’txaluas (Nalu)
Spondias mombin L.
Official name :
Spondias mombin L.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Synonyms :
Spondias lutea L.
Symptoms :
H(001)
Recipes :
H(001) eye pains, wash the eyes with a maceration of leaves of Spondias mombin
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’fal (Nalu)
Strophanthus hispidus DC.
Official name :
Strophanthus hispidus DC.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Symptoms :
H(068), H(094)
Recipes :
H(068) intestinal parasites, H(094) haemorrhoids, peeled roots of Strophanthus hispidus, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’fam (Nalu)
Tabernaemontana africana Hook.
Official name :
Tabernaemontana africana Hook.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) venereal disease, macerated stems of Tabernaemontana africana, drink
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’lat laté (Nalu)
Terminalia macroptera Guil. & Perr.
Official name :
Terminalia macroptera Guil. & Perr.
Family :
Combretaceae
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) chest pain, decoction of leaves of Terminalia macroptera, drink and wash
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’kone (Nalu)
Trema orientalis (L.) Blume
Official name :
Trema orientalis (L.) Blume
Family :
Ulmaceae
Synonyms :
Sponia orientalis var. affinis (Planch.) Baker
,
Trema guineensis (Schum. & Thonn. ) Ficalho
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, barks of Trema orientalis, VO. Swallow
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’robta kabafar (Nalu)
Triclisia patens Oliv.
Official name :
Triclisia patens Oliv.
Family :
Menispermaceae
Symptoms :
H(002)
Recipes :
H(002) lack of milk, macerated leaves of Triclisia patens drink, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
manar kambantxô (Nalu)
Usteria guineensis Willd.
Official name :
Usteria guineensis Willd.
Family :
Antoniaceae
Symptoms :
H(109)
Recipes :
H(109) lower back pain, leaves of Usteria guineensis triturated in a poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’átá uóké (Nalu)
Uvaria chamae P. Beauv.
Official name :
Uvaria chamae P. Beauv.
Family :
Annonaceae
Symptoms :
H(004), H(094)
Recipes :
H(004) open wounds, triturated leaves of Uvaria chamae, topical
H(094) haemorrhoids, decoction of roots of Uvaria chamae, VO.
H(094) haemorrhoids, decoction of roots of Uvaria chamae, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’pinden (Nalu)
Vitex madiensis Oliv.
Official name :
Vitex madiensis Oliv.
Family :
Verbenaceae
Symptoms :
H(027z)
Recipes :
H(027z) pregnancy, macerated leaves of Vitex madiensis, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’sokór (Nalu)
Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A. Rich.
Official name :
Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A. Rich.
Family :
Annonaceae
Synonyms :
Uvaria aethiopica Guil. et Pers.
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ache, decoction of fruits of Xylopia aethiopica, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’sél (Nalu)
Zanthoxylum leprieurii Guill. & Perr.
Official name :
Zanthoxylum leprieurii Guill. & Perr.
Family :
Rutaceae
Symptoms :
H(027)
Recipes :
H(027) risk of miscarriage, peel of root of Zanthoxylum leprieurii, macerate, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
mabár (Nalu)