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Author(s) :
Maroyi, A.
Title :
Traditional use of medicinal plants in south-central Zimbabwe: review and perspectives
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:31 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/31
Reference HM 61 has information about 92 plants :
Acacia karroo Hayne
Official name :
Acacia karroo Hayne
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(100), H(139), H(157)
Recipes :
H(100) gonorrhoea and H(100)syphilis, H(139) aphrodisiac, roots extract, VO. [from ref. HC 28]
H(157) convulsions remedy, roots of Acacia karroo extract , VO.
H(157) convulsions remedy, roots of Acacia karroo extract , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (South-central)
Vernacular name :
muvunga
Albizia antunesiana Harms
Official name :
Albizia antunesiana Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(006), H(008), H(033), H(100), H(139)
Recipes :
H(006) constipation, barks of Albizia antunesiana extract , VO.
H(006) purgative, leaves of extract , VO.
H(008) diarrhoea, H(033) infertility in women, H(100) gonorrhoea, H(139) aphrodisiac, roots of extract , VO.
H(006) purgative, leaves of extract , VO.
H(008) diarrhoea, H(033) infertility in women, H(100) gonorrhoea, H(139) aphrodisiac, roots of extract , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (South-central)
Vernacular name :
muriranyenze
Aloe greatheadii Schönland
Official name :
Aloe greatheadii Schönland
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Symptoms :
H(006)
Recipes :
H(006) constipation, H(100) gonorrhoea, leaves of Aloe greatheadii extract , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (South-central)
Vernacular name :
gavakava
Ampelocissus africana (Lour.) Merr.
Official name :
Ampelocissus africana (Lour.) Merr.
Family :
Vitaceae
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, roots of Ampelocissus africanus extract , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (South-central)
Vernacular name :
muzambiringa
Ampelocissus obtusata (Welw. ex Baker) Planch.
Official name :
Ampelocissus obtusata (Welw. ex Baker) Planch.
Family :
Vitaceae
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, roots of Ampelocissus obtusata extract , VO
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (South-central)
Vernacular name :
muzambiringa
Androstachys johnsonii Prain
Official name :
Androstachys johnsonii Prain
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139) aphrodisiac, roots of Androstachys johnsonii extract drunk [from ref. HC 28 ]
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (South-central)
Vernacular name :
musimbiti
Annona stenophylla Engl. & Diels
Official name :
Annona stenophylla Engl. & Diels
Family :
Annonaceae
Symptoms :
H(013), H(037), H(106), H(199)
Recipes :
H(013) boils, roots of Annona stenophylla paste applied on the boils
H(037) chest pains, H(199) STI, roots extract, VO.
H(106) snake repellent, roots of Annona stenophylla mixed with roots of Securidaca longipedunculata and sprinkled around homestead
H(037) chest pains, H(199) STI, roots extract, VO.
H(106) snake repellent, roots of Annona stenophylla mixed with roots of Securidaca longipedunculata and sprinkled around homestead
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (South-central)
Vernacular name :
muroro
Asparagus africanus Lam.
Official name :
Asparagus africanus Lam.
Family :
Asparagaceae
Symptoms :
H(008), H(022), H(037)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea,H(022) to dilate birth canal,H(037) pneumonia, roots of Asparagus africanus extract , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (South-central)
Vernacular name :
rukato
Azanza garckeana (F. Hoffm.) Exell & Hillc.
Official name :
Azanza garckeana (F. Hoffm.) Exell & Hillc.
Family :
Malvaceae
Symptoms :
H(053)
Recipes :
H(053) earache, roots of Azanza garckeana extract dropped into the ear
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (South-central)
Vernacular name :
mutohwe
Berchemia discolor (Klotzsch) Hemsl.
Official name :
Berchemia discolor (Klotzsch) Hemsl.
Family :
Rhamnaceae
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) abdominal pains, roots of Berchemia discolor extract , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (South-central)
Vernacular name :
nyii
Brachylaena discolor DC.
Official name :
Brachylaena discolor DC.
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) ulcers, leaves of Brachylaena discolor chewed and juice swallowed [from ref. HC 28 ]
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (South-central)
Vernacular name :
mupasa
Brachystegia boehmii Taub.
Official name :
Brachystegia boehmii Taub.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(199)
Recipes :
H(199) STI , barks of Brachystegia boehmii extract , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (South-central)
Vernacular name :
mupfuti
Bridelia cathartica Bertol.f.
Official name :
Bridelia cathartica Bertol.f.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) infertility in men, roots of Bridelia catharticaextract , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (South-central)
Vernacular name :
mutsvoritsvoto
Bridelia mollis Hutch.
Official name :
Bridelia mollis Hutch.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, roots of Bridelia mollis extract drunk as cough medicine [8]
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (South-central)
Vernacular name :
mutuzvidzembwa
Carissa bispinosa (L.) Desf. ex Brenan
Official name :
Carissa bispinosa (L.) Desf. ex Brenan
Family :
Apocynaceae
Symptoms :
H(008), H(037)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea,H(037) cough, roots of Carissa bispinosa extract , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (South-central)
Vernacular name :
muruguru
Carissa edulis (Forssk.) Vahl
Official name :
Carissa edulis (Forssk.) Vahl
Family :
Apocynaceae
Synonyms :
Carissa xylopicron Thouars
,
Carissa pubescens A. DC.
,
Carissa spinarum L.
Symptoms :
H(008), H(037)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea,H(037)cough, roots of Carisa edulis extract , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (South-central)
Vernacular name :
muruguru
Cassia abbreviata Oliv.
Official name :
Cassia abbreviata Oliv.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(006), H(008), H(100), H(112), H(139)
Recipes :
H(006) constipation, H(008) diarrhoea, H(100) gonorrhoea, H(112) abortion, H(139) aphrodisiac, roots of Cassia abbreviata extract, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (South-central)
Vernacular name :
muremberembe
Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don
Official name :
Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don
Family :
Apocynaceae
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach problems, roots of Catharanthus roseus extract, VO. [from ref. HC 28 ]
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (South-central)
Vernacular name :
chirindamatongo
Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f.
Official name :
Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f.
Family :
Rutaceae
Synonyms :
Citrus limonum Risso
Symptoms :
H(037), H(051)
Recipes :
H(037)cough, H(051) fever, H(108) flu, fruit of Citrus limon extract of leaves of Eucalyptus camaldulensis of Psidium guajava,VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (South-central)
Vernacular name :
mulemoni
Commiphora marlothii Engl.
Official name :
Commiphora marlothii Engl.
Family :
Burseraceae
Symptoms :
H(199)
Recipes :
H(199) STI, roots of Commiphora marlothii extract , VO. [from ref. HC 28 ]
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (South-central)
Vernacular name :
mupepe