Prelude Medicinal Plants Database
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Description :
diabetes, hypoglycaemic
718 plants found in 188 reference(s) :
Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HA 71
Author(s) :
Abo, K.A. , A.A. Fred-Jaiyesimi, A.E.A. Jaiyesimi
Title :
Ethnobotanical studies of medicinal plants used in the management of diabetes mellitus in South Western Nigeria
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 115, pp 67–71 (2008)
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171, 3) diabetes mellitus, fruit of Abelmoschus esculentus, decoction, VO
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South Western)
Vernacular name :
ila (Yoruba), okro (English)
Reference HL 32
Author(s) :
Lautenschläger, T., M. Monizi , M. Pedro, J. L. Mandombe, M. Futuro Bránquima, C. Heinze and C. Neinhuis
Title :
First large-scale ethnobotanical survey in the province of Uíge, northern Angola
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 14:51 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0238-3
Symptoms :
H(008), H(104), H(171)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea, H(171) diabetes, H(104) intestinal inflammation, leaves of Abelmoschus esculentus, decoction, VO.
H(095) nutrition, fruit, VO.
H(095) nutrition, fruit, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (province de Uíge)
Vernacular name :
kiabo (Portuguese), kingombo (Kikongo)
Abrus precatorius L. :
7 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 39
Author(s) :
Abo, K. A., A.A. Fred-Jaiyesimi, A.E.A. Jaiyessimi
Title :
Ethnobotanical studies of medicinal plants used in the management of diabetes mellitus in South Western Nigeria.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 115, pp. 67- 71, (2008)
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171, 3) diabetes, leaves decoction of Abrus precatorius, VO. (cure during 1 to 6 months)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
South Western Nigeria
Vernacular name :
ojuolobo , catt's eye (local English)
Reference HA 71
Author(s) :
Abo, K.A. , A.A. Fred-Jaiyesimi, A.E.A. Jaiyesimi
Title :
Ethnobotanical studies of medicinal plants used in the management of diabetes mellitus in South Western Nigeria
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 115, pp 67–71 (2008)
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171, 3) diabetes mellitus, leaves of Abrus precatorius, decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South Western)
Vernacular name :
ojuologbo (Yoruba), cat’s eye (English)
Reference HG 22
Author(s) :
Gbolade, A. A.
Title :
Inventory of antidiabetic plants in selected districts of Lagos State, Nigeria
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 121, pp. 135–139, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171) diabetes mellitus, Leaves of Abrus precatorius, Alchornea cordifolia and Blighia sapida should be squeezed with H2O until the juice comes out, infusion in H2O, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Lagos State)
Vernacular name :
ojuologbo
Reference HK 65
Author(s) :
Keter,L. K. , P. C. Mutiso
Title :
Ethnobotanical studies of medicinal plants used by traditional health practitioners in the management of diabetes in Lower Eastern Province, Kenya
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 139, 74– 80 (2012)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874111007525
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171) diabetes, decoction of leaves of Abrus precatorius, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Lower Eastern Province)
Vernacular name :
kyuma kyamditi (Kamba)
Reference HM 01
Author(s) :
Mandango M.A., I. Boemu L. & M. Bongombola
Title :
Plantes antidiabétiques de Kinshasa (Zaïre).
Mitt. Inst. Allg.. Bot. Hamburg, 23b, 1021 - 1031, (1990)
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171) sugared, underground part of the bark Rauvolfia obscura, Abrus precatorius, Piper guineense, Aframomum melegueta, Zingiber officinale + kaolin and bicarbonate of soda
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (ex. Zaïre)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HS 43
Author(s) :
Shinkafi, T. S., L. Bello b, S. W.Hassan, S. Ali
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of antidiabetic plants used by Hausa–Fulani tribes in Sokoto, North west Nigeria
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 91–99, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171, 4) diabetes, leaves of Abrus precatorius, maceration
Region :
West Africa
Country :
North west Nigeria
Vernacular name :
idon zakara (Fulani, Hausa), rosary pea (English)
Reference HU 01
Author(s) :
Udoamaka F.Ezuruike n, J.M.Prieto
Title :
The use of plants in the traditional management of diabetes in Nigeria: Pharmacological and toxicological considerations
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 155, 857–924 (2014)
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171) diabetes, leaves, seeds, root of Abrus precatorius, decoction, maceration, RNS. Region of use for diabetes (South east of Nigeria)
Other medicinal uses: anti-infective, convulsion, rheumatism, abortifacient, cold/ cough, conjuctivitis, contraceptive, aphrodisiac, ulcers, anemia, ONS. RNS
Other medicinal uses: anti-infective, convulsion, rheumatism, abortifacient, cold/ cough, conjuctivitis, contraceptive, aphrodisiac, ulcers, anemia, ONS. RNS
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
ojuologbo (Yoruba), otoberebere (Ibo), idonzakara (Hausa), nneminua (Ibibio), cat'seye, jequiritybeans (Local English)
Acacia albida Del. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia albida Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev.
Reference HS 43
Author(s) :
Shinkafi, T. S., L. Bello b, S. W.Hassan, S. Ali
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of antidiabetic plants used by Hausa–Fulani tribes in Sokoto, North west Nigeria
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 91–99, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171, 1) diabetes, roots of Acacia albida, decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
North west Nigeria
Vernacular name :
gardaye (Fulani)
Acacia constricta Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia constricta Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HT 46
Author(s) :
Tugume P., E. K. Kakudidi, M. Buyinza, J. Namaalwa, M. Kamatenesi, P. Mucunguzi, J. Kalema
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plant species used by communities around Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:5 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(108), H(157), H(171)
Recipes :
H(108) sinuses, H(157) convulsions in children, steam bathe from roots
H(171) diabete, roots of Acacia constricta decoction, VO.
H(171) diabete, roots of Acacia constricta decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Mabira Central Forest Reserve)
Vernacular name :
muwelamanyo (Luganda)
Acacia ehrenbergiana Hayne :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia ehrenbergiana Hayne
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference E3 Nord
Author(s) :
El-Rhaffari L., A. Zaid
Title :
Pratique de la phytothérapie dans le sud-est du Maroc (Tafilalet). Un savoir empirique pour une pharmacopée rénovée.
From the sources of knowledge to the medicines of the future
Actes du 4ème Congrès européen d'ethnopharmacologie , 11 - 13 mai 2000, Metz (France), pp.293 - 317
Edition IRD (Institut de Recherche pour le Développement), Paris, 2002
Symptoms :
H(008), H(058), H(103), H(112x), H(113), H(171)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, H(112x) contraceptive, seeds of Acacia ehrenbergiana in decoction, VO. .
H(058) obesity, H(171) diabetes, fruits in decoction, VO. .
H(103) toothaches, seeds + flowers in decoction, mouthwash
H(113) rheumatoid arthritis, leaves + seeds decoction, VO.
H(058) obesity, H(171) diabetes, fruits in decoction, VO. .
H(103) toothaches, seeds + flowers in decoction, mouthwash
H(113) rheumatoid arthritis, leaves + seeds decoction, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Morocco (southeastern) (Tafilalet)
Vernacular name :
tifizzet
Acacia gummifera Willd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia gummifera Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference E3 Nord
Author(s) :
El-Rhaffari L., A. Zaid
Title :
Pratique de la phytothérapie dans le sud-est du Maroc (Tafilalet). Un savoir empirique pour une pharmacopée rénovée.
From the sources of knowledge to the medicines of the future
Actes du 4ème Congrès européen d'ethnopharmacologie , 11 - 13 mai 2000, Metz (France), pp.293 - 317
Edition IRD (Institut de Recherche pour le Développement), Paris, 2002
Symptoms :
H(001), H(037), H(045), H(082), H(099), H(103), H(112x), H(118), H(126), H(171)
Recipes :
H(001) eye care, gum of Acacia gummifera in infusion eye drops
H(099) anxiety , gum in infusion + mixture of plants , VO.
H(082) asthma, H(037) cough, H(126) jaundice, H(126) hepatitis, gum infusion
H(118) pharyngitis, H(118) anginas, gum in infusion, gargle
H(112x) contraception ; seeds + flowers, decoction VO.
H(103) dental care, seeds + flowers, decoction, mouthwash
H(045) wound healing, roots powder in oil ointment :
H(171) diabetes, fruits decoction VO.
H(099) anxiety , gum in infusion + mixture of plants , VO.
H(082) asthma, H(037) cough, H(126) jaundice, H(126) hepatitis, gum infusion
H(118) pharyngitis, H(118) anginas, gum in infusion, gargle
H(112x) contraception ; seeds + flowers, decoction VO.
H(103) dental care, seeds + flowers, decoction, mouthwash
H(045) wound healing, roots powder in oil ointment :
H(171) diabetes, fruits decoction VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
southeastern Morocco (Tafilalet)
Vernacular name :
amrad / telh
Acacia macrostachya Reichenb. ex DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia macrostachya Reichenb. ex DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HS 43
Author(s) :
Shinkafi, T. S., L. Bello b, S. W.Hassan, S. Ali
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of antidiabetic plants used by Hausa–Fulani tribes in Sokoto, North west Nigeria
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 91–99, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171, 1) diabetes, roots of Acacia macrostachya, decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
North west Nigeria
Vernacular name :
gawo (Hausa), winter thorn (English)
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile :
6 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia scorpioides (L.) W.F. Wight
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(008), H(014), H(051), H(166), H(171)
Recipes :
H(008), gum exudates from the tree antidiarrhoeic.
H(166), stem bark extract antiamoebic, H(166) antispasmodic, hypotensive
H(008)childeren, Infusion of fruits for diarrhoea, especially for children
H(004) gums, H(051), powdered fruits used against fevers and as a cure for sore gums and 1005e teeth
H(171)for H(171) diabetes by taking a teaspoonful first thing in the morning. Nubians in southern Egypt believe that diabetic patients may eat as much food rich in carbohydrates as they please withoul risk if they regularly take powdered pods
H(014), Mixture of powdered pods and henna (Lawsonia inermis) leaves made into a plaster is effective against some skin diseases and the irritated parts between toes; the applied plaster must be left to dry for a few days, then washed with cold water.
H(166), stem bark extract antiamoebic, H(166) antispasmodic, hypotensive
H(008)childeren, Infusion of fruits for diarrhoea, especially for children
H(004) gums, H(051), powdered fruits used against fevers and as a cure for sore gums and 1005e teeth
H(171)for H(171) diabetes by taking a teaspoonful first thing in the morning. Nubians in southern Egypt believe that diabetic patients may eat as much food rich in carbohydrates as they please withoul risk if they regularly take powdered pods
H(014), Mixture of powdered pods and henna (Lawsonia inermis) leaves made into a plaster is effective against some skin diseases and the irritated parts between toes; the applied plaster must be left to dry for a few days, then washed with cold water.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt
Vernacular name :
sant; gurti ; shoka masrya, shoka qibttya ; fruit: qarad (Arabic), Egyptian acacia, Egyptian thorn, gum (Arabic) tree (English), acacia d' Egypte, gommier d' Egypte, gommier rouge (local French)
Reference HH 21
Author(s) :
Ould Mohamed vall Hmeyada, A.
Title :
Contribution to study of the medicinal plants of Mauritania
Ann. Univ. Lomé (Togo), 2009, série Sciences, Tome XVII : 9-27
Symptoms :
H(005), H(008), H(051), H(091), H(094), H(100), H(113), H(171), H(196)
Recipes :
H(005) edema, H(008) dysentery, H(051) fever, H(091) anemia, H(094) hemorrhoid, H(100) syphilis, H(113) articular pain, H(171) diabetes, H(196) scurvy, symptoms treated by Acacia nilotica, ONS., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mauritania
Vernacular name :
not registered by the author
Reference HK 86
Author(s) :
Kamau, L. N. , P. M. Mbaabu, P. G. Karuri, J. M. Mbaria, S. G. Kiama
Title :
Medicinal plants used in the management of diabetes by traditional healers of Narok County, Kenya
Association of Humanitas Medicine, Volume 7 / Issue 2 / e10 (2017 )
doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.5667/tang.2017.0008
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171, 5) diabetes, decoction of roots of Acacia nilotica, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Narok County (Maasai), Kenya
Vernacular name :
olkirorit (Maasai name)
Reference HS 43
Author(s) :
Shinkafi, T. S., L. Bello b, S. W.Hassan, S. Ali
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of antidiabetic plants used by Hausa–Fulani tribes in Sokoto, North west Nigeria
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 91–99, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171, 1) diabetes, roots of Acasia nilotica, decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
North west Nigeria
Vernacular name :
bagaruwa (Hausa), egyptian mimosa (English)
Reference HS 47
Author(s) :
Samoisy, A. K., M. Fawzi Mahomoodally
Title :
Ethnopharmacological analysis of medicinal plants used against non-communicable diseases in Rodrigues Island, Indian Ocean
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 173, 20–38 (2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2015.06.036
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171) diabetes mellitus, decoction of the root of Acacia nilotica, VO. 1 cup once per week
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Rodrigues Island (Mauritius)
Vernacular name :
piquan loulou (Rodrigues Creole), gum arabic tree (English)
Reference HU 01
Author(s) :
Udoamaka F.Ezuruike n, J.M.Prieto
Title :
The use of plants in the traditional management of diabetes in Nigeria: Pharmacological and toxicological considerations
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 155, 857–924 (2014)
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171) diabetes, leaves,pods, root, bark, seeds of Acacia nilotica, RNS. Region of use for diabetes (North central of Nigeria)
Other medicinal uses: anti-parasitic, male sterility, inflammation, anti-microbial, hypertension, anti-spasms, insomnia, ONS. RNS
Other medicinal uses: anti-parasitic, male sterility, inflammation, anti-microbial, hypertension, anti-spasms, insomnia, ONS. RNS
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
bagaruwa (Hausa)
Acacia nilotica var. adansonii (Guill. & Perr.) Kuntze :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica var. adansonii (Guill. & Perr.) Kuntze
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Del. subsp. adstringens (Schumm. & Thonn.) Roberty
,
Acacia adansonii Guill. & Perr.
Reference HG 20
Author(s) :
Gurib-Fakim, Ameenah, Joseph Guého
Title :
Plantes médicinales de l'île Rodrigues
Stanley, Rose-Hill. Editions de l'océan indien - Université de Maurice (Réduit) , 580 p. (1994) (ISBN 99903-0-171-9)
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171) diabetes, decoction of the plant Acacia nilotica …. subsp. adstringens , VO.
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Rodrigues Island
Vernacular name :
piquant loulou, cassie à piquants blancs
Acacia polyacantha Willd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia polyacantha Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
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(008), H(051), H(100), H(171)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea, H(051) paludism, H(100) diseases transmitted through sexual contact with women, H(171) diabetes, decoction of leaves and stem bark of Acacia polyacantha, VO. , 1 glass 2 x / day while 5 days
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (city of Lubumbashi and its surroundings)
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Acanthospermum hispidum DC. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthospermum hispidum DC.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HF 09
Author(s) :
Fah L, Klotoé JR, Dougnon V, Koudokpon H, Fanou VBA , Dandjesso C, Loko F
Title :
Étude ethnobotanique des plantes utilisées dans le traitement du diabète chez les femmes enceintes à Cotonou et Abomey-Calavi (Bénin)
Journal of Animal &Plant Sciences. Vol.18, Issue 1: 2647-2658 , (2013)
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171, 3) diabetes in pregnant women, decoction of the entire plant of Acanthospermum hispidum, VO. (The consumption of sugary foods is prohibited during treatment.)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Benin (Cotonou and Abomey-Calavi)
Vernacular name :
ahanglon
Reference HH 52
Author(s) :
Holaly, G. E., K. D. Simplice, G. Charlemagne, A. Kodjovi, A. Kokou, T. Tchadjobo, A. Amegnona, B. Komlan, J. Simpore
Title :
Étude ethnobotanique des plantes utilisées dans le traitement du diabète dans la médecine traditionnelle de la région Maritime du Togo.
Pan African Medical Journal. 20:437 (2015) doi:10.11604/pamj.2015.20.437.5660
http://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/20/437/full/
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171) diabetes, whole plant of Acanthospermum hispidum, in powder, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Togo (Maritime region)
Vernacular name :
ahlungovi
Achyranthes aspera L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Achyranthes aspera L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Achyranthes annua Dinter
,
Achyranthes indica (L.) Mill.
,
Achyranthes aspera var. sicula L.
,
Achyranthes obovata Peter.
Reference HH 52
Author(s) :
Holaly, G. E., K. D. Simplice, G. Charlemagne, A. Kodjovi, A. Kokou, T. Tchadjobo, A. Amegnona, B. Komlan, J. Simpore
Title :
Étude ethnobotanique des plantes utilisées dans le traitement du diabète dans la médecine traditionnelle de la région Maritime du Togo.
Pan African Medical Journal. 20:437 (2015) doi:10.11604/pamj.2015.20.437.5660
http://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/20/437/full/
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171) diabetes, leafy stems of Achyranthes aspera, maceration, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Togo (Maritime region)
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Acmella uliginosa (Sw.) Cass. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acmella uliginosa (Sw.) Cass.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HH 52
Author(s) :
Holaly, G. E., K. D. Simplice, G. Charlemagne, A. Kodjovi, A. Kokou, T. Tchadjobo, A. Amegnona, B. Komlan, J. Simpore
Title :
Étude ethnobotanique des plantes utilisées dans le traitement du diabète dans la médecine traditionnelle de la région Maritime du Togo.
Pan African Medical Journal. 20:437 (2015) doi:10.11604/pamj.2015.20.437.5660
http://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/20/437/full/
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171) diabetes, leaves of Acmella uliginosa, decoction, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Togo (Maritime region)
Vernacular name :
flowervi
Acridocarpus alternifolius (Schumach. & Thonn.) Nied. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acridocarpus alternifolius (Schumach. & Thonn.) Nied.
Family :
Malpighiaceae
Reference HF 09
Author(s) :
Fah L, Klotoé JR, Dougnon V, Koudokpon H, Fanou VBA , Dandjesso C, Loko F
Title :
Étude ethnobotanique des plantes utilisées dans le traitement du diabète chez les femmes enceintes à Cotonou et Abomey-Calavi (Bénin)
Journal of Animal &Plant Sciences. Vol.18, Issue 1: 2647-2658 , (2013)
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171, 1) diabetes in pregnant women, decoction stem of Acridocarpus alternifolius, VO. (The consumption of sugary foods is prohibited during treatment.)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Benin (Cotonou and Abomey-Calavi)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Adansonia digitata L. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Adansonia digitata L.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Synonyms :
Adansonia sphaerocarpa A.Chev.
Reference HD 15
Author(s) :
Diafouka, A. J. P.
Title :
Analyse des usages des plantes médicinales dans 4 régions de Congo-Brazzaville.
Thèse de doctorat, Université libre de Bruxelles, Faculté des Sciences, Laboratoire de Botanique Systématique et de Phytosociologie, 431 p., (1997)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(014), H(171)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, barks of Adansonia digitata, decoction in 1,5 l. H2O, VO., 100 ml during 3 days
H(008) dysentery, barks of Adansonia., to pound, decoction in 1,5 l. H2O, to filter + 10 pieces of sugar, VO. during 3 J. ; childs, 50 ml. ; adults, 100 ml.
H(014) whitlow, leaves of Adansonia. + palm oil, dressing on the sick finger
H(171), roots of Annona senegalensis of Cymbopogon citratus of Vitex madiensis, barks of Adansonia diditata, decoction (H2O), VO. ; childs, 1 coffee spoon ; adults, 100 ml., 3 X / day
H(008) dysentery, barks of Adansonia., to pound, decoction in 1,5 l. H2O, to filter + 10 pieces of sugar, VO. during 3 J. ; childs, 50 ml. ; adults, 100 ml.
H(014) whitlow, leaves of Adansonia. + palm oil, dressing on the sick finger
H(171), roots of Annona senegalensis of Cymbopogon citratus of Vitex madiensis, barks of Adansonia diditata, decoction (H2O), VO. ; childs, 1 coffee spoon ; adults, 100 ml., 3 X / day
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo-Brazzaville
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HN 53
Author(s) :
Nguemo Dongock, D., A.lexandre Laohudumaye Bonyo, P- M Mapongmestem et E. Bayegone
Title :
Ethnobotanic and phytochemical study of medicinal plants used for the
treatment of cardiovascular diseases in Moundou (Chad)
Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 12(1): 203-216, February 2018
Symptoms :
H(151), H(171)
Recipes :
H(151) hypertension, H(171) diabetes, leaves and barks of Adansonia digitata in decoction, VO. 3 times / day for a week
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Chad (West Logone)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HS 43
Author(s) :
Shinkafi, T. S., L. Bello b, S. W.Hassan, S. Ali
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of antidiabetic plants used by Hausa–Fulani tribes in Sokoto, North west Nigeria
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 172, 91–99, (2015)
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171, 4) diabetes, roots, barks of Adansonia digitata, decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
North west Nigeria
Vernacular name :
kuka (Hausa), baobab (English)
Reference HU 01
Author(s) :
Udoamaka F.Ezuruike n, J.M.Prieto
Title :
The use of plants in the traditional management of diabetes in Nigeria: Pharmacological and toxicological considerations
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 155, 857–924 (2014)
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171) diabetes, stem barks, leaves, fruit pulp, seedsof Adansonia digitata , RNS. Region of use for diabetes (NE, SW)
Other medicinal uses: anti-sickling, galactagogue, inflammation, anti-pyretic, analgesic, anti-parasitic, constipation, skin lubricant, asthma, nutritive value, ONS. RNS
Other medicinal uses: anti-sickling, galactagogue, inflammation, anti-pyretic, analgesic, anti-parasitic, constipation, skin lubricant, asthma, nutritive value, ONS. RNS
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
ose (Yoruba), kuka (Hausa), bokki (Fulani), african baobab tree (Local English)
Aerva javanica (Burm. f.) Juss. ex Schult. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aerva javanica (Burm. f.) Juss. ex Schult.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Aerva persica (Burm. f.) Merr.
Reference H1 Nord
Author(s) :
Hammiche, H. & K. Maiza
Title :
Traditional medicine in Central Sahara: Pharmacopoeia of Tassili N’ajjer.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 105, pp. 358-367 (2006)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874105007981
Symptoms :
H(013), H(014), H(018), H(020), H(037), H(038), H(068), H(076), H(104), H(126), H(171), H(179)
Recipes :
H(013) boils,H(014) skin diseases: dermatosis, H(020) scorpion sting, H(076) aphthae, aerian part, decoction, external use
H(018) headaches,H(037) cough, H(038) urinary decrease, H(104) abdominal pains, H(126) jaundice, H(171) diabetes, H(179) kidney diseases: lithiase, aerian part, decoction, VO.
H(068) helminthiases, aerian part, decoction, VO.
H(018) headaches,H(037) cough, H(038) urinary decrease, H(104) abdominal pains, H(126) jaundice, H(171) diabetes, H(179) kidney diseases: lithiase, aerian part, decoction, VO.
H(068) helminthiases, aerian part, decoction, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria (Central Sahara; region of Tassili N’ajjer)
Vernacular name :
temkerkezt (Tamahaq), makhmila (Arabic)
Aframomum alboviolaceum (Ridl.) K. Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum alboviolaceum (Ridl.) K. Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Synonyms :
Aframomum latifolium K. Schum.
Reference HL 32
Author(s) :
Lautenschläger, T., M. Monizi , M. Pedro, J. L. Mandombe, M. Futuro Bránquima, C. Heinze and C. Neinhuis
Title :
First large-scale ethnobotanical survey in the province of Uíge, northern Angola
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 14:51 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0238-3
Symptoms :
H(006), H(015), H(033), H(036), H(051x), H(068), H(095), H(099), H(104), H(150), H(152), H(157), H(170), H(171), H(176), H(200)
Recipes :
H(006) constipation roots decoction, enema
H(015) bloody urin, H(068) parsitic worms, H(104) stomach pains, H(200) antibiotic, roots maceration VO.
H(033), sterility (men and women) roots, decoction VO.
H(036) vertigo, stem decoction, face wash
H(051x) yellow fever, roots, RNS
H(095) nutrition, fruit, VO.
H(099) epilepsy, roots, stem, decoction, maceration, crudité, enema, bath
H(099) epilepsy leaves, percolation, eye drop
H(150), inflammation legs, roots + crudité, bath
H(152) low blood pressure roots, maceration VO.
H(157) convulsion leaves, stem sap, crudité, nose drops
H(170) hernia, roots, RNS., enema
H(171) diabetes roots decoction, hip bath
H(176) scoliosis, leaves, decoction, enema, bath, dermal, VO.
H(015) bloody urin, H(068) parsitic worms, H(104) stomach pains, H(200) antibiotic, roots maceration VO.
H(033), sterility (men and women) roots, decoction VO.
H(036) vertigo, stem decoction, face wash
H(051x) yellow fever, roots, RNS
H(095) nutrition, fruit, VO.
H(099) epilepsy, roots, stem, decoction, maceration, crudité, enema, bath
H(099) epilepsy leaves, percolation, eye drop
H(150), inflammation legs, roots + crudité, bath
H(152) low blood pressure roots, maceration VO.
H(157) convulsion leaves, stem sap, crudité, nose drops
H(170) hernia, roots, RNS., enema
H(171) diabetes roots decoction, hip bath
H(176) scoliosis, leaves, decoction, enema, bath, dermal, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (province de Uíge)
Vernacular name :
gingengue (Portuguese), mansasa, mansansa ma londe, manzunja, tundulu (Kikongo)
Aframomum laurentii (De Wild. & T.Durand) K.Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum laurentii (De Wild. & T.Durand) K.Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HK 60
Author(s) :
Konda ku Mbuta, Kabakura Mwima, Mbembe Bitengeli, Itufa Y’okolo, Mahuku Kavuna, Mafuta Mandanga, Mpoyi, Kalambayi, Ndemankeni Izamajole, Kadima Kazembe, Kelela Booto, Ngiuvu Vasaki, Bongombola Mwabonsika, Dumu Lody & Paul Latham
Title :
Plantes médicinales de traditions. Province de l'Equateur – R.D. Congo, Kinshasa 2012 (419 p.)
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (I.R.S.S.) in Kinshasa.
ISBN 9780955420856
Symptoms :
H(018), H(027), H(037), H(099), H(104), H(113), H(171), H(201)
Recipes :
H(018) headache, pounded leaves of Manihot esculenta of Vernonia amygdalina and Aframomum laurentii by local application
H(027) recurrent abortions, H(104) abdominal pains, decoction of the gratings of the root of Icacina guessfeldtii mixed with few drops of expressed juice of the stems of Aframomum laurentii, enema, 1 dose (+/_ 1/4 liter) 2 times per week
H(037) cough andH(037) bronchitis, decoction of leaves. the liquid extract of ripe fruit of Leea guineensis and those of Aframomum laurentii. VO. adult : ½ glass 3 times per day during 3 days, child : 1 tablespoon 3 times per day during 3 days
H(037) cough,H(037) tuberculosis,H(037) bronchitis, decoction of the liana of Piper guineense associated with fruits of Aframomum laurentii : VO. 2 doses per day
H(099) beriberi, decoction of fresh leaves of Lasimorpha senegalensis of Brillantaisia owariensis, Ocimum basilicum, Cissus aralioides, Ocimum gratissimum and Aframomum laurentii, VO. 1 glass 3 times per day during 3 weeks
H(099) epilepsy, decoction of the root of Diospyros gabunensis of Hallea stipulosa, Mostuea hirsuta, Sarcocephalus latifolius, Polyalthia suaveolens, Elaeis guineensis, Trachryphrynium braunianum, Manniophyton fulvum, Tricalysia longistipulata, Aframomum laurentii, Costus phyllocephalus, Thomandersia hensii, Psychotria sp. and Microdesmis puberula as liquid for the cooking of food and as a drink
H(104) gastritis, of Annona the bark of the trunk of Dacryodes edulis associated with fruits of Aframomum laurentii , VO. 1 cup 1 times daily
H(113) rheumatism , decoction of leaves of Mikania sagittifera of Aframomum laurentii steam bath
H(171) diabetes, decoction of leaves of Centella asiatica of Carapa procera, Costus lucanusianus, Aframomum laurentii, Thomandersia hensii and Platycerium angolense, steam bath and bath
H(201) disease caused by spirits (zebola), decoction of leafy branches of Costus lucanusianus and of Ocimum gratissimum, Aframomum laurentii, Thomandersia hensii, Zanthoxylum gilletii, Nephrolepis biserrata and Laportea ovalifolia , steam bath
H(027) recurrent abortions, H(104) abdominal pains, decoction of the gratings of the root of Icacina guessfeldtii mixed with few drops of expressed juice of the stems of Aframomum laurentii, enema, 1 dose (+/_ 1/4 liter) 2 times per week
H(037) cough andH(037) bronchitis, decoction of leaves. the liquid extract of ripe fruit of Leea guineensis and those of Aframomum laurentii. VO. adult : ½ glass 3 times per day during 3 days, child : 1 tablespoon 3 times per day during 3 days
H(037) cough,H(037) tuberculosis,H(037) bronchitis, decoction of the liana of Piper guineense associated with fruits of Aframomum laurentii : VO. 2 doses per day
H(099) beriberi, decoction of fresh leaves of Lasimorpha senegalensis of Brillantaisia owariensis, Ocimum basilicum, Cissus aralioides, Ocimum gratissimum and Aframomum laurentii, VO. 1 glass 3 times per day during 3 weeks
H(099) epilepsy, decoction of the root of Diospyros gabunensis of Hallea stipulosa, Mostuea hirsuta, Sarcocephalus latifolius, Polyalthia suaveolens, Elaeis guineensis, Trachryphrynium braunianum, Manniophyton fulvum, Tricalysia longistipulata, Aframomum laurentii, Costus phyllocephalus, Thomandersia hensii, Psychotria sp. and Microdesmis puberula as liquid for the cooking of food and as a drink
H(104) gastritis, of Annona the bark of the trunk of Dacryodes edulis associated with fruits of Aframomum laurentii , VO. 1 cup 1 times daily
H(113) rheumatism , decoction of leaves of Mikania sagittifera of Aframomum laurentii steam bath
H(171) diabetes, decoction of leaves of Centella asiatica of Carapa procera, Costus lucanusianus, Aframomum laurentii, Thomandersia hensii and Platycerium angolense, steam bath and bath
H(201) disease caused by spirits (zebola), decoction of leafy branches of Costus lucanusianus and of Ocimum gratissimum, Aframomum laurentii, Thomandersia hensii, Zanthoxylum gilletii, Nephrolepis biserrata and Laportea ovalifolia , steam bath
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (City of Gemena, City of Ingende, of Bosobolo, of Karawa, of Bwamanda, of Bumba and suburbs, Gemena (Bobiengele), Tandala (Ngumu), City of Bikoro, of Lokolela, Town of Mbandaka, Center of Bili)
Vernacular name :
ngakulu (Lingala)
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum. :
6 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HA 39
Author(s) :
Abo, K. A., A.A. Fred-Jaiyesimi, A.E.A. Jaiyessimi
Title :
Ethnobotanical studies of medicinal plants used in the management of diabetes mellitus in South Western Nigeria.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 115, pp. 67- 71, (2008)
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171, 3) diabetes, truit tincture of Vernonia amygdalina, VO. (cure during 1 to 6 months)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
South Western Nigeria
Vernacular name :
atare, grains of paradise (local English)
Reference HA 71
Author(s) :
Abo, K.A. , A.A. Fred-Jaiyesimi, A.E.A. Jaiyesimi
Title :
Ethnobotanical studies of medicinal plants used in the management of diabetes mellitus in South Western Nigeria
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 115, pp 67–71 (2008)
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171, 3) diabetes mellitus, fruit of Aframomum melegueta, tincture
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South Western)
Vernacular name :
atare (Yoruba), grains of paradise (English)
Reference HG 22
Author(s) :
Gbolade, A. A.
Title :
Inventory of antidiabetic plants in selected districts of Lagos State, Nigeria
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 121, pp. 135–139, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171) diabetes mellitus, african giant sail and seeds of Aframomum melegueta and pap wrapped in a leaf, concoction
H(171) diabetes mellitus, Allium cepa and Aframomum melegueta dried leaves and Carica papaya roots are ground, infusion, taken with hot pap.
H(171) diabetes mellitus, dried bulb of Allium cepa, dried root of Carica papaya and dried seeds of Aframomum melegueta are ground into powder and taken with hot pap.
H(171) diabetes mellitus, Allium cepa and Aframomum melegueta dried leaves and Carica papaya roots are ground, infusion, taken with hot pap.
H(171) diabetes mellitus, dried bulb of Allium cepa, dried root of Carica papaya and dried seeds of Aframomum melegueta are ground into powder and taken with hot pap.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Lagos State)
Vernacular name :
ataare
Reference HM 01
Author(s) :
Mandango M.A., I. Boemu L. & M. Bongombola
Title :
Plantes antidiabétiques de Kinshasa (Zaïre).
Mitt. Inst. Allg.. Bot. Hamburg, 23b, 1021 - 1031, (1990)
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171), barks underground part of Rauvolfia obscura, rhizom Zingiber officinalis, barks stem, branch, trunk of Abrus praecatorius, ripe fruit of Piper guineense, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, VO. + kaolin and soda bicarbonate
H(171), seeds pounded, VO. + kaolin and soda bicarbonate
H(171), seeds pounded, VO. + kaolin and soda bicarbonate
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (ex. Zaïre)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HO 04
Author(s) :
Obute, G. C.
Title :
Ethnomedicinal plant resources of South Eastern Nigeria
Leaflets Journal on WWW: http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/
Symptoms :
H(007), H(033), H(091), H(099), H(171)
Recipes :
Wild or cultivated plant, H(007), H(091), H(171) stimulant, diuretic; crushed seeds mixed with crushed bitter kola and water extract of bitter leaf all mixed with proper amount of water is used to treat diabetes
H(099), Whole fruit eaten along with two moderately sized ginger cures beri beri
H(033) 1 whole pepper added to 3 seeds of ripe papaw, dried locus bean all ground to make soup is a remedy for female infertility.
H(099), Whole fruit eaten along with two moderately sized ginger cures beri beri
H(033) 1 whole pepper added to 3 seeds of ripe papaw, dried locus bean all ground to make soup is a remedy for female infertility.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Southeastern)
Vernacular name :
ose oji (Igbo), Alligator pepper (English)
Reference HU 01
Author(s) :
Udoamaka F.Ezuruike n, J.M.Prieto
Title :
The use of plants in the traditional management of diabetes in Nigeria: Pharmacological and toxicological considerations
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 155, 857–924 (2014)
Symptoms :
H(171)
Recipes :
H(171) diabetes, seed, fruits, leaves of Aframomum melegueta maceration, tincture, RNS. Region of use for diabetes (South east of Nigeria)
Other medicinal uses: stimulant, inflammation, diarrhoea, antifungal, insect repellent, skin conditions, malaria, analgesic, ONS. RNS
Other medicinal uses: stimulant, inflammation, diarrhoea, antifungal, insect repellent, skin conditions, malaria, analgesic, ONS. RNS
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
atare (Yoruba), ose-orji (Ibo), citta (Hausa), aligator pepper, grains of paradise (Local English)
Aframomum sanguineum (K. Schum.) K. Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum sanguineum (K. Schum.) K. Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Synonyms :
Aframomum hanburyi K. Schum.
,
Aframomum angustifolium (Sonn.) K. Schum.
Reference HK 60
Author(s) :
Konda ku Mbuta, Kabakura Mwima, Mbembe Bitengeli, Itufa Y’okolo, Mahuku Kavuna, Mafuta Mandanga, Mpoyi, Kalambayi, Ndemankeni Izamajole, Kadima Kazembe, Kelela Booto, Ngiuvu Vasaki, Bongombola Mwabonsika, Dumu Lody & Paul Latham
Title :
Plantes médicinales de traditions. Province de l'Equateur – R.D. Congo, Kinshasa 2012 (419 p.)
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (I.R.S.S.) in Kinshasa.
ISBN 9780955420856
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(008), H(018), H(034), H(037), H(052), H(094), H(099), H(104), H(127), H(170), H(171), H(179), H(201)
Recipes :
H(001) conjunctivitis, expressed juice of the stem of Aframomum angustifolium or expressed juice of the leaves slightly diluted with water for ocular instillation, 2 times daily during 4 days
H(004) wounds and H(004) injury, decoction of the whole plant as a disinfectant
H(008) dysentery, of Annona the stem, sweetened with sugar, VO., 1 glass 2 times daily.
H(008) diarrhoea , decoction of leaves,VO. 2 tablespoons 2 times daily or ashes of leaves associated with cooking salt
H(018) headache, H(052) hyperthermia, joint pain, local application after scarification on temples with ashes of the stem associated with a variety of bees and vegetable salt.
H(018) headache, H(052) hyperthermia, joint pain, marc and decoction of leaves of Aframomum angustifolium of Vernonia amygdalina and of Manihot esculenta, massage
H(034) tachycardia, decoction of leaves, associate of cooking salt, VO. ½ glass 2 times daily.
H(037) pneumonia, fresh leaves softened with heat, chest massage
H(094) piles, decoction of the stem for bath seat, 2 times daily
H(099) attacks of epilepsy, expressed juice of the leaves softened with the heat of a fire, for ocular instillation and nasal
H(099) attacks of epilepsy, as cooking liquid and for drinking : roots decoction of Aframomum angustifolium , Hallea stipulosa, Mostuea hirsuta, Polyalthia suaveolens, Elaeis guineensis, Trachyphyrnium braunianum, Manniophyton fulvum, Diospyros gabunensis, Tricalysia longistipulata, Costus phyllocephalus, Sarcocephalus latifolius, Thomandersia hensii, Psychotria sp. (Syn. Cephaelis bruneelii) and Microdesmis puberula.
H(104) gastritis, decoction of leaves, VO. ½ glass 2 times daily
H(127) splenomegaly, decoction of 10 fruits, VO. 1 tablespoon 2 times daily during 7 days.
H(170) ascites, decoction of 10 fruits, VO. adult : ½ glass 2 times daily during 7 days.
H(171) diabetes decoction of leaves of Aframomum angustifolium of Carapa procera, Costus lucanusianus, Thomandersia hensii, Platycerium angolense and Centella asiatica. steam bath
H(179) renal dysfunction, decoction of leaves of Aframomum angustifolium of Mikania sagittifera, steam bath : , 3 times per week.
H(201) psychosomatic disorders, decoction of leafy stems of Aframomum angustifolium of Ocimum gratissimum, Thomandersia hensii, Costus lucanusianus, Zanthoxylum gilletii, Nephrolepis biserrata and Laportea ovalifolia, for steam bath
H(004) wounds and H(004) injury, decoction of the whole plant as a disinfectant
H(008) dysentery, of Annona the stem, sweetened with sugar, VO., 1 glass 2 times daily.
H(008) diarrhoea , decoction of leaves,VO. 2 tablespoons 2 times daily or ashes of leaves associated with cooking salt
H(018) headache, H(052) hyperthermia, joint pain, local application after scarification on temples with ashes of the stem associated with a variety of bees and vegetable salt.
H(018) headache, H(052) hyperthermia, joint pain, marc and decoction of leaves of Aframomum angustifolium of Vernonia amygdalina and of Manihot esculenta, massage
H(034) tachycardia, decoction of leaves, associate of cooking salt, VO. ½ glass 2 times daily.
H(037) pneumonia, fresh leaves softened with heat, chest massage
H(094) piles, decoction of the stem for bath seat, 2 times daily
H(099) attacks of epilepsy, expressed juice of the leaves softened with the heat of a fire, for ocular instillation and nasal
H(099) attacks of epilepsy, as cooking liquid and for drinking : roots decoction of Aframomum angustifolium , Hallea stipulosa, Mostuea hirsuta, Polyalthia suaveolens, Elaeis guineensis, Trachyphyrnium braunianum, Manniophyton fulvum, Diospyros gabunensis, Tricalysia longistipulata, Costus phyllocephalus, Sarcocephalus latifolius, Thomandersia hensii, Psychotria sp. (Syn. Cephaelis bruneelii) and Microdesmis puberula.
H(104) gastritis, decoction of leaves, VO. ½ glass 2 times daily
H(127) splenomegaly, decoction of 10 fruits, VO. 1 tablespoon 2 times daily during 7 days.
H(170) ascites, decoction of 10 fruits, VO. adult : ½ glass 2 times daily during 7 days.
H(171) diabetes decoction of leaves of Aframomum angustifolium of Carapa procera, Costus lucanusianus, Thomandersia hensii, Platycerium angolense and Centella asiatica. steam bath
H(179) renal dysfunction, decoction of leaves of Aframomum angustifolium of Mikania sagittifera, steam bath : , 3 times per week.
H(201) psychosomatic disorders, decoction of leafy stems of Aframomum angustifolium of Ocimum gratissimum, Thomandersia hensii, Costus lucanusianus, Zanthoxylum gilletii, Nephrolepis biserrata and Laportea ovalifolia, for steam bath
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (City of Ingende, Town of Mbandaka, Gemena (Boyademele, Bogbaguma, Bominenge).
Vernacular name :
ntondolo (Mpama), tondolo (Kiyombe), matungulu (Kirega), bosombo Kitembo), mohombo (Lokonda), yolo, bulu (Ngwaka)