Prelude Medicinal Plants Database
Search | Practical Guide | Authors | DisclaimerSymptom : H(175)
Description :
compress, bandage, plaster, dressing of, poultice, binder, packaging
152 plants found in 67 reference(s) :
Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne
Family :
Fabaceae
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(001), H(008), H(037), H(045), H(104), H(126), H(175)
Recipes :
H(001) eye inflammation, H(045) infected wounds, gum + H2O, external use
H(008) diarrhoea, H(104) stomach diseases, fruits, seeds, powder + H2O
H(037) pulmonary infections: pleurisy (mixture of Acacia tortilis and Solenostemma arghel), gum + H2O, VO.
H(126) jaundice, gum + H2O, VO.
H(175) bandages: H(045) antiseptic, healing, barks, powder, external use
H(008) diarrhoea, H(104) stomach diseases, fruits, seeds, powder + H2O
H(037) pulmonary infections: pleurisy (mixture of Acacia tortilis and Solenostemma arghel), gum + H2O, VO.
H(126) jaundice, gum + H2O, VO.
H(175) bandages: H(045) antiseptic, healing, barks, powder, external use
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria (Central Sahara; region of Tassili N’ajjer)
Vernacular name :
abser (Tamahaq), thalah (Arabic)
Acalypha echinus Pax & K.Hoffm. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha echinus Pax & K.Hoffm.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HM 39
Author(s) :
Medley, K
Title :
Extractive forest resources of the Tana river national primate reserve, Kenya
Economic Botany 47 (2) pp. 171-183. (1993)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(175)
Recipes :
H(004), H(175), leaves of Acalypha echinus used as a poultice in circumcision.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Mt. Kenya and the Aberdare mountain range)
Vernacular name :
mvundakiundu, mgawabarisa (Pokomo)
Acanthus pubescens (Thomson ex Oliv.) Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthus pubescens (Thomson ex Oliv.) Engl.
Family :
Acanthaceae
Synonyms :
Acanthus arboreus C.B.Clarke
Reference HK 21
Author(s) :
Kayonga, A. & F. X. Habiyaremye
Title :
Médecine traditionnelle et plantes médicinales rwandaises. Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques de la flore rwandaise.Préfecture de Gisenyi.Univ. Nat. Rwanda Centre universitaire de recherche sur la pharmacopée et la médecine traditionnelle, CURPHAMETRA, inédit, 121p., (1987)
Symptoms :
H(003), H(006), H(014), H(104), H(109), H(126), H(127), H(175)
Recipes :
H(003) swelling + H(175), leaves, ashes, warm plaster on swelling
H(006) + H(104), leaves, Clerodendrum buchholzii, Hygrophila spiciformis, Clematis hirsuta , Rumex usambarensis, Lysimachia ruhmeriana, Spermacoce princae, Cyphostemma cyphopetalum, Desmodium repandum, Acanthus pubescens, Centella asiatica , pounded, extract + H2O, VO., 1 glas / D.
H(014) eczema + H(175), leaves, powder + butter, external use, 3 weeks
H(014)psoriasis, (amahumane y'amabara), leaves Synadenium grantii, Acanthus pubescens, ashes, pomade, external use + leaves Verbena officinalis, Euphorbia schimperiana, Crotalaria incana, decoction (H2O) , VO., 1/2 glass / 1D., 1 soup spoon for childeren
H(109) sciatic, leaves, Hibiscus fuscus, Acanthus pubescens, Desmodium repandum, Rubus rigidus, Chenopodium ugandae, Chenopodium ugandae, Tragia brevipes, pounded, extract H2O, VO., 1 à 2 glass / D.
H(126) or H(127), leaves, Acanthus pubescens, Leucas martinicensis, Vernonia amygdalina, Vernonia kirungae, Vernonia lasiopus , crushed in banana beer, VO.
H(006) + H(104), leaves, Clerodendrum buchholzii, Hygrophila spiciformis, Clematis hirsuta , Rumex usambarensis, Lysimachia ruhmeriana, Spermacoce princae, Cyphostemma cyphopetalum, Desmodium repandum, Acanthus pubescens, Centella asiatica , pounded, extract + H2O, VO., 1 glas / D.
H(014) eczema + H(175), leaves, powder + butter, external use, 3 weeks
H(014)psoriasis, (amahumane y'amabara), leaves Synadenium grantii, Acanthus pubescens, ashes, pomade, external use + leaves Verbena officinalis, Euphorbia schimperiana, Crotalaria incana, decoction (H2O) , VO., 1/2 glass / 1D., 1 soup spoon for childeren
H(109) sciatic, leaves, Hibiscus fuscus, Acanthus pubescens, Desmodium repandum, Rubus rigidus, Chenopodium ugandae, Chenopodium ugandae, Tragia brevipes, pounded, extract H2O, VO., 1 à 2 glass / D.
H(126) or H(127), leaves, Acanthus pubescens, Leucas martinicensis, Vernonia amygdalina, Vernonia kirungae, Vernonia lasiopus , crushed in banana beer, VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Rwanda (Gisenyi district)
Vernacular name :
igitovu
Adenia venenata Forssk. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Adenia venenata Forssk.
Family :
Passifloraceae
Reference HA 34
Author(s) :
Aberra Geyid, Dawit Abebe, Asfaw Debella, Zewdneh Makonnen, Frehiwot Aberra, Frehiwot Teka, Tesfaye Kebede, Kelbessa Urga, Kidist Yersaw, Teklele Biza, Bisrat Haile Mariam & Mulugeta GutaYersaw, Teklele Biza, Bisrat Haile Mariam & Mulugeta Guta
Title :
Screening of some medicinal plants of Ethiopia for their anti-microbial properties and chemical profiles.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 97, pp. 421-427 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(175)
Recipes :
H(175) wound dressing, stem, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
adenden
Ageratum conyzoides L. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Ageratum conyzoides L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HA 34
Author(s) :
Aberra Geyid, Dawit Abebe, Asfaw Debella, Zewdneh Makonnen, Frehiwot Aberra, Frehiwot Teka, Tesfaye Kebede, Kelbessa Urga, Kidist Yersaw, Teklele Biza, Bisrat Haile Mariam & Mulugeta GutaYersaw, Teklele Biza, Bisrat Haile Mariam & Mulugeta Guta
Title :
Screening of some medicinal plants of Ethiopia for their anti-microbial properties and chemical profiles.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 97, pp. 421-427 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(175)
Recipes :
H(175) wound dressing, leaves, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
tefo, elbu
Reference HG 07
Author(s) :
Getahun, A.
Title :
Some common medicinal and poisonous plants used in ethiopian folk medicine.
Faculty of Science, Addis Abeba University, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, 63p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(175)
Recipes :
H(004) + H(175), whole fresh plant, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
gunyato, arema (Galinya)
Reference HR 03
Author(s) :
Rodegem F.M.
Title :
Dictionnaire Rundi-Français.
Annales du Musée royal de l'Afrique centrale, Tervuren (Belgique). Série in - 8°, Sc. humaines, n° 69, (1970)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(175)
Recipes :
H(004) + H(175), ONS, cataplasm on wound
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Burundi
Vernacular name :
akarura (Kirundi)
Allium cepa L. :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium cepa L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Reference B6 Nord
Author(s) :
Bellakhdar, J.
Title :
La pharmacopée marocaine traditionnelle: Médecine arabe ancienne et savoirs populaires.
Ibis Press, 764 p. (1997)
Symptoms :
H(005), H(007), H(013), H(014), H(020), H(045), H(051), H(053), H(108), H(111), H(139), H(162), H(162y), H(175), H(195)
Recipes :
(in whole Moroco) H(005), H(108), H(139), H(195) , raw onion or infusion, VO.
H(103) gingivitis, mouth friction with raw onion
H(014) tinea + H(175), chopped onion, cataplasm
H(013) + H(045) + H(175), H(045) + H(111) + H(175), H(020), H(053), grinded onion in warm butter, cataplasm
H(051), onion slices applied on forehead and temples
(in the regions of Marrakech, Rabat, Salé, Fès, Casablanca, Oujda), H(162y), H(005) + H(007), H(007) + H(162) oligurie, seeds powder of onion, radish, parsley, carots
H(103) gingivitis, mouth friction with raw onion
H(014) tinea + H(175), chopped onion, cataplasm
H(013) + H(045) + H(175), H(045) + H(111) + H(175), H(020), H(053), grinded onion in warm butter, cataplasm
H(051), onion slices applied on forehead and temples
(in the regions of Marrakech, Rabat, Salé, Fès, Casablanca, Oujda), H(162y), H(005) + H(007), H(007) + H(162) oligurie, seeds powder of onion, radish, parsley, carots
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
l-besla (Arabic), âzalim, âzlim (Berber), oignon (local French), onion (English)
Reference HD 19
Author(s) :
Dykman, E.J.
Title :
De Suid Afrikaanse Kook-
Koek- en Resepte Boek, 14th improved impression. Paarl Printers Ltd., Paarl (Cape Colony), South Africa.( 1908)
From reference HV 51
Symptoms :
H(175)
Recipes :
H(175), bulb of Allium cepa; as warm poultices (uiepap) glandular swellings
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Cape region )
Vernacular name :
ui (Cape Dutch language)
Reference HK 44
Author(s) :
Kling, H.
Title :
Die Sieketrooster. Van de Sandt de Villiers, Cape Town. (1923)
From references HV 51, HS 32
Symptoms :
H(175)
Recipes :
H(175), bulb of Allium cepa; as warm poultices (uiepap) glandular swellings
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Cape region )
Vernacular name :
ui (Cape Dutch language)
Reference HN 16
Author(s) :
Ndukwu, B.C. and N.B.Ben-Nwadibia
Title :
Ethnomedicinal aspects of plants used as spices and condiments in the Niger delta area of Nigeria
Leaflets Journal on WWW : http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/niger.htm
Symptoms :
H(013), H(014), H(020x), H(037), H(045), H(053), H(060), H(078), H(082), H(091), H(095), H(094), H(152), H(157), H(175), H(186)
Recipes :
H(091), H(186), onion bulb serves as a stimulant and expectorant
H(014), H(020x), H(045), Generally antimicrobial, it is usually crushed and its juice used against skin infections and insect bites
H(013) , H(053), H(094), H(175) + H(078), the roasted onion or its compress is used as poultice for tumors, ulcers, earaches and piles
H(037), H(082), H(152), H(157), juice of onion is mixed with honey in the treatment of asthma, cough, cold, convulsion and hypotension
H(048), H(060), fresh onion leaves is mostly used to eat roasted meat “suya” as a carminative and to reduce cholesterol level.
H(095), onion bulb is mostly used for flavouring and garnishing soup and foods
H(014), H(020x), H(045), Generally antimicrobial, it is usually crushed and its juice used against skin infections and insect bites
H(013) , H(053), H(094), H(175) + H(078), the roasted onion or its compress is used as poultice for tumors, ulcers, earaches and piles
H(037), H(082), H(152), H(157), juice of onion is mixed with honey in the treatment of asthma, cough, cold, convulsion and hypotension
H(048), H(060), fresh onion leaves is mostly used to eat roasted meat “suya” as a carminative and to reduce cholesterol level.
H(095), onion bulb is mostly used for flavouring and garnishing soup and foods
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
alubarha (Bini); oyim mbakara (Efik/Ibibio ) ; yabasi (Igbo) ; alubosa (Yoruba) ; red onion (English)
Reference HV 51
Author(s) :
Van Wyk, B.-E.
Title :
A review of Khoi-San and Cape Dutch medical ethnobotany.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology , Volume 119, pp.331–341 (2008)
Symptoms :
H(086), H(175)
Recipes :
Bulb of Allium cepa; as warm H(175) poultices (uiepap), H(086) glandular swellings ( non-indigenous species (early introductions) that became an integral part of themateria medica.; from Dykman (1908); from Kling (1923) reference to be found in HV 51_van Wyk
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa ((from Namaqualand
to the Eastern Cape)
Vernacular name :
ui (Africaans)
Annona muricata L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Annona muricata L.
Family :
Annonaceae
Reference HT 14
Author(s) :
Thomas, L.-V.
Title :
De l'ethnobotanique à la médecine: l'exemple Diola.
Notes Africaines, 134, 48 - 52, (1972)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(175), H(051)
Recipes :
H(004) + H(175) circumcision wounds, cataplasm of pounded leaves
H(051), leaves, infusion
H(103) + H(175), pounded leaves, cataplasm
H(051), leaves, infusion
H(103) + H(175), pounded leaves, cataplasm
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal (Casamance)
Vernacular name :
corossolier (Diola)
Annona senegalensis Pers. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Annona senegalensis Pers.
Family :
Annonaceae
Synonyms :
Annona arenaria Thonn.
,
Annona chrysophylla Bojer
Reference HH 06a
Author(s) :
Hedberg I., O. Hedberg, P.J. Madati, K.E. Mshigeni, E.N. Mshiu & G. Samuelsson
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Cucurbitaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 6, pp. 29 - 60 (1982)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013), H(020), H(104), H(175)
Recipes :
H(004) + H(175), H(020) snake + H(175),H(013) abscessses + H(175), roots grounded of Annona senegalensis Pers. var. senegalensis with H2O, paste applied on . . .
H(104), abdominal pain due to muscle contraction, roots + leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(104), abdominal pain due to muscle contraction, roots + leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mbokwe, mtopetope (Tanga district)
Reference HW 10
Author(s) :
Weiss. E. A.
Title :
Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen
Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
http://www.springerlink.com/content/044148858871586m/
Symptoms :
H(092), H(104), H(175)
Recipes :
H(092). In certain areas , the roots of Annona senegalensis are said to be poisonous if eaten.
H(104) roots of Annona chrysophylla are cut into pieces and boiled to produce an extract used in the treatment of stomach-ache.
H(175) the hot pulp is used for poultices
H(104) roots of Annona chrysophylla are cut into pieces and boiled to produce an extract used in the treatment of stomach-ache.
H(175) the hot pulp is used for poultices
Region :
East Africa (Costal regions)
Country :
Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
wild custard apple (English), mkonokono mwitu (Swahili), mbokwe (Digo), malamute (Boni)
Anogeissus leiocarpa (DC.) Guill. & Perr. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Anogeissus leiocarpa (DC.) Guill. & Perr.
Family :
Combretaceae
Synonyms :
Anogeissus schimperi Hochst. ex Hutch. & Dalziel
Reference HK 27
Author(s) :
Kudi, A.C., J.U. Umoh, L.O. Eduvie & J. Gefu
Title :
Screening of some nigerian medicinal plants for antibacterial activity.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 67, pp. 225- 228, (1999)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(051), H(175)
Recipes :
H(008), H(051), H(175), ONS., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
marke (Hausa)
Apium graveolens L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Apium graveolens L.
Family :
Apiaceae
Synonyms :
Apium decumbens Eckl. & Zeyh.
Reference B6 Nord
Author(s) :
Bellakhdar, J.
Title :
La pharmacopée marocaine traditionnelle: Médecine arabe ancienne et savoirs populaires.
Ibis Press, 764 p. (1997)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(007), H(175), H(179)
Recipes :
H(007) diur., roots, decoction, VO. (region of Casablanca)
H(007) + H(179) diur. In case of renal disease, leaves, decoction, VO. (region of Marrakech).
H(175) whole plant entière, cataplasm (whole Maroc)
H(104), H(139), powder of fruits, VO. (regions of Rabat & Sale)
H(007) + H(179) diur. In case of renal disease, leaves, decoction, VO. (region of Marrakech).
H(175) whole plant entière, cataplasm (whole Maroc)
H(104), H(139), powder of fruits, VO. (regions of Rabat & Sale)
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
krâfes, krâfes berrî (wild sort) (Arabic), ache des marais ( wild sort), celeri (cultivated sort) (local French)
Azadirachta indica A. Juss. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.
Family :
Meliaceae
Synonyms :
Melia azadirachta L.
Reference HP 2k
Author(s) :
Pernet, R.
Title :
Les plantes médicinales malgaches.Catalogue de nos connaissances chimiques et pharmaceutiques.
Mémoires de l'Institut scientifique de Madagascar. Série B, Tome 8, 217 - 303, (1957)
Symptoms :
H(018), H(068), H(113), H(162), H(175), H(201)
Recipes :
H(175) + H(162) , crushed leaves, cataplasm
H(201), nervous diseases, hysteria, ONS., RNS.
H(068), barks trunk and roots, RNS.
H(113) , ONS.L, RNS.
H(018), seeds very toxic, crushed, in cataplasm
H(068), fruits, RNS.
H(201), nervous diseases, hysteria, ONS., RNS.
H(068), barks trunk and roots, RNS.
H(113) , ONS.L, RNS.
H(018), seeds very toxic, crushed, in cataplasm
H(068), fruits, RNS.
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Madagascar
Vernacular name :
voandelaka
Bidens pilosa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bidens pilosa L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HK 21
Author(s) :
Kayonga, A. & F. X. Habiyaremye
Title :
Médecine traditionnelle et plantes médicinales rwandaises. Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques de la flore rwandaise.Préfecture de Gisenyi.Univ. Nat. Rwanda Centre universitaire de recherche sur la pharmacopée et la médecine traditionnelle, CURPHAMETRA, inédit, 121p., (1987)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(014), H(037), H(053), H(113), H(175)
Recipes :
H(004) + H(175), wound (uruguma), leaves Bidens pilosa, Crassocephalum bumbense, Salvia nilotica, crushed, bandage with the rest
H(014)psoriasis, (amahumane y'amabara), leaves Rhoicissus tridentata , Bidens pilosa, Pennisetum purpureum, Phytolacca dodecandra, Hygrophila spiciformis (gangabukari), Maesa lanceolata var golungensis (umuhanga), Kalanchoe integra (ikinetenete), Ajuga alba, Verbena officinalis (umugosora) + 2 indéterminated species (gisahirandeko, musugi), extract H2O, VO., 2 soup spoons / J. + the rests in external use
H(037) pneumonia, leaves of Clematis hirsuta, Bidens pilosa,Pycnostachys eminii , Euphorbia schimperiana (akanyamata) , pounded, crushed + H2O, extract, VO.
H(053), umuhaha, leaves Bidens pilosa, Kalanchoe integra (igitenetene), crushed + H2O + salt, 1 drop in ears
H(113) + H(175), pain in the joints (knee), (timbya), leaves Ranunculus multifidus plaster, leaves Bidens pilosa, Clerodendrum myricoides, extract H2O, VO.
H(014)psoriasis, (amahumane y'amabara), leaves Rhoicissus tridentata , Bidens pilosa, Pennisetum purpureum, Phytolacca dodecandra, Hygrophila spiciformis (gangabukari), Maesa lanceolata var golungensis (umuhanga), Kalanchoe integra (ikinetenete), Ajuga alba, Verbena officinalis (umugosora) + 2 indéterminated species (gisahirandeko, musugi), extract H2O, VO., 2 soup spoons / J. + the rests in external use
H(037) pneumonia, leaves of Clematis hirsuta, Bidens pilosa,Pycnostachys eminii , Euphorbia schimperiana (akanyamata) , pounded, crushed + H2O, extract, VO.
H(053), umuhaha, leaves Bidens pilosa, Kalanchoe integra (igitenetene), crushed + H2O + salt, 1 drop in ears
H(113) + H(175), pain in the joints (knee), (timbya), leaves Ranunculus multifidus plaster, leaves Bidens pilosa, Clerodendrum myricoides, extract H2O, VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Rwanda (Gisenyi district)
Vernacular name :
inyabarasanya
Boophone disticha (L.f.) Herbert :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Boophone disticha (L.f.) Herbert
Family :
Amaryllidaceae
Reference HG 13
Author(s) :
Grierson, D.S. & A.J. Afolayan
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of plants used for the treatment of wounds in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 67, pp. 327- 332, (1999)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013), H(175)
Recipes :
H(004) circumcision + H(175), H(004) + H(175),H(013) boils + H(175), outer bulb scales, moistened and applied as a dressing
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
incwadi, ishwadi
Reference HV 06
Author(s) :
Verzar, R. & G. Petrii
Title :
Medicinal plants in Mozambique and their popular use.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 19, pp. 67 - 80, (1987)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(013), H(014), H(045), H(111), H(130), H(139), H(175), H(177), H(179), H(192)
Recipes :
H(001), dry leaves, RNS.
H(004) circumcision, H(004) + H(175),H(013) boils + H(175),H(014) urticaria + H(177), H(111)s + H(179), a bandage of dry leaves
H(004) + H(045), lamellas of the onion, local application for inflammatory wounds
H(014) dermatosis, H(192) phlebitis, dry leaves in oil or milk, RNS.
H(130), paralysis, powder of the roots on a tattoo in the paralysed part
H(139), slices of the onion in H2O and shaken the next day, applied for increasing sexual potencyH(192) phlebite
H(004) circumcision, H(004) + H(175),H(013) boils + H(175),H(014) urticaria + H(177), H(111)s + H(179), a bandage of dry leaves
H(004) + H(045), lamellas of the onion, local application for inflammatory wounds
H(014) dermatosis, H(192) phlebitis, dry leaves in oil or milk, RNS.
H(130), paralysis, powder of the roots on a tattoo in the paralysed part
H(139), slices of the onion in H2O and shaken the next day, applied for increasing sexual potencyH(192) phlebite
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Mozambique (Maputo)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Boswellia dalzielii Hutch. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Boswellia dalzielii Hutch.
Family :
Burseraceae
Synonyms :
Boswellia odorata Hutch.
Reference HK 27
Author(s) :
Kudi, A.C., J.U. Umoh, L.O. Eduvie & J. Gefu
Title :
Screening of some nigerian medicinal plants for antibacterial activity.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 67, pp. 225- 228, (1999)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(051), H(175)
Recipes :
H(008), H(051) , H(175), ONS., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
hararrabi (Hausa)
Bridelia ferruginea Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bridelia ferruginea Benth.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HT 16
Author(s) :
Tisserant, ( R.P.) Ch.
Title :
Catalogue de la flore de l'Oubangi-Chari.Mém. Inst.
Et. Centrafricaines, n°2, 1 vol. in 4° coquille, 165 p., Brazzaville, (1950) from reference HT 15
Symptoms :
H(003), H(175), H(091)
Recipes :
H(003) + H(175), leaves Bridelia ferruginea , Piper sp.., decoction (H2O) , cataplasm
H(091), barks, decoction (H2O) in food
H(091), barks, decoction (H2O) in food
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Central African Republic (Lobaye region, Oubangi-Chari)
Vernacular name :
indiri
Brucea antidysenterica J.F. Mill. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Brucea antidysenterica J.F. Mill.
Family :
Simaroubaceae
Reference HG 07
Author(s) :
Getahun, A.
Title :
Some common medicinal and poisonous plants used in ethiopian folk medicine.
Faculty of Science, Addis Abeba University, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, 63p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(175)
Recipes :
H(004) + H(175),H(014), H(173), leaves, powder + butter, dressing
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
woinos, kolla-wanza (Amarinya), melata (Tigrinia), abalo, tamija, komeny (Galinya), hadawi (Somali)
Butyrospermum paradoxum (Gaertner f.) Hepper :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Butyrospermum paradoxum (Gaertner f.) Hepper
Family :
Sapotaceae
Reference HK 27
Author(s) :
Kudi, A.C., J.U. Umoh, L.O. Eduvie & J. Gefu
Title :
Screening of some nigerian medicinal plants for antibacterial activity.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 67, pp. 225- 228, (1999)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(051), H(175)
Recipes :
H(013) boils, H(051), H(175), ONS., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
kadanya (Hausa)
Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Cajanus indicus Spreng.
Reference HM 21
Author(s) :
Mac Foy, C.A. & A.M. Sama
Title :
Medicinal plants in Pujehun district of Sierra Leone.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 8, pp. 215 - 223, (1983)
Symptoms :
H(046), H(175)
Recipes :
H(046) measles + H(175), pounded leaves and H2O, poultice on measles
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Sierra Leone
Vernacular name :
congo binch
Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton
Family :
Apocynaceae
Synonyms :
Asclepias procera Aiton
Reference HF 1k
Author(s) :
Ferry, M.P. , M. Gessain & R. Gessain
Title :
Ethnobotanique Tenda. Documents du Centre de recherches anthropologiques du Musée de l'Homme.Laboratoire associé au Centre national de la recherche scientifique, 180 p., (1 mai 1974)
Symptoms :
H(027y), H(037), H(039), H(055), H(175)
Recipes :
H(039), leaves, louses, RNS.
H(175), bandage excision of the girls, RNS.
H(027y), cure post partum, RNS.
H(055) +H(037), roots, emetic for thod thzat cough , pounded + milk
H(175), bandage excision of the girls, RNS.
H(027y), cure post partum, RNS.
H(055) +H(037), roots, emetic for thod thzat cough , pounded + milk
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal (region between the towns of Kedougou et Yukunkun)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HM 3k Nord
Author(s) :
Monteil, V.
Title :
Contribution à l'étude de la flore du Sahara occidental.
Institut des Hautes Etudes Marocaines.Notes & Documents n° 6, 147 p., (1953 ) Editions Larose,11, rue Victor-Cousin, 11 , Paris 5
Symptoms :
H(082), H(175)
Recipes :
H(082), steam from leaves
H(175), washed leaves in warm H2O , to dry, compress
(registered from reference B6 Nord)
H(175), washed leaves in warm H2O , to dry, compress
(registered from reference B6 Nord)
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Morocoo
Vernacular name :
tûrzâ, tawarzâ, tûrjâ, tawerjâ (Dra, Tunisia), krunka, kurunk (South Moroco), pomme de sodome (local French)
Reference HM 3k Nord
Author(s) :
Monteil, V.
Title :
Contribution à l'étude de la flore du Sahara occidental.
Institut des Hautes Etudes Marocaines.Notes & Documents n° 6, 147 p., (1953 ) Editions Larose,11, rue Victor-Cousin, 11 , Paris 5
Symptoms :
H(082), H(175)
Recipes :
H(082), steam from leaves
H(175), washed leaves in warm H2O , to dry, compress
(registered from reference B6 Nord)
H(175), washed leaves in warm H2O , to dry, compress
(registered from reference B6 Nord)
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Morocoo
Vernacular name :
tûrzâ, tawarzâ, tûrjâ, tawerjâ (Dra, Tunisia), krunka, kurunk (South Moroco), pomme de sodome (local French)
Capparis spinosa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Capparis spinosa L.
Family :
Capparaceae
Reference B6 Nord
Author(s) :
Bellakhdar, J.
Title :
La pharmacopée marocaine traditionnelle: Médecine arabe ancienne et savoirs populaires.
Ibis Press, 764 p. (1997)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(008), H(014), H(018), H(026), H(033), H(099), H(100), H(103), H(104), H(108), H(113), H(127), H(163), H(175)
Recipes :
H(007)diur, H(008)diar, root's bark, VO. or cataplasm
H(108)cold, H(113)rhumat., H(113)sciatic, H(163), dry fruit , powder + honey (Marocco)
H(014)eczema + H(175), flowers, cataplasm
H(026) dysmeno, H(033)woman, seeds, RNS.
H(108) cooling, 2 to 3 seeds Ricinus communis + the same weight in Nigella's div. sp seeds. + the same weight in fruit of caper shrub (Capparis spinosa), powders with it + 3X the weight of honey, VO. a thea spoon (region of Fez)
H(018) + H(175), crushed leaves, cataplasme on the forehead
H(100)blen, dry roots, powder +honey, VO.: 2 coffee spoons/day
H(103) + H(175), crushed leaves, cataplasme on the cheek
H(099), H(104)stomach, fruit decoction , body massage
H(108)cold, fruit +leaves Warionia saharae + olive oil (region of Tissint)
H(108)cold, H(113)rhumat., H(113)sciatic, H(163), dry fruit , powder + honey (Marocco)
H(014)eczema + H(175), flowers, cataplasm
H(026) dysmeno, H(033)woman, seeds, RNS.
H(108) cooling, 2 to 3 seeds Ricinus communis + the same weight in Nigella's div. sp seeds. + the same weight in fruit of caper shrub (Capparis spinosa), powders with it + 3X the weight of honey, VO. a thea spoon (region of Fez)
H(018) + H(175), crushed leaves, cataplasme on the forehead
H(100)blen, dry roots, powder +honey, VO.: 2 coffee spoons/day
H(103) + H(175), crushed leaves, cataplasme on the cheek
H(099), H(104)stomach, fruit decoction , body massage
H(108)cold, fruit +leaves Warionia saharae + olive oil (region of Tissint)
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
kabâr, âkkabâr (Moroco), taylulut (Berber), âmsêîlîh (Tekna), caprier (local French)