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Description :
magic, ritual, to avert bad spell ,promotes well being, psychosis, neurosis, debility, psychological problem, madness, neurasthenia, sorcery, magical charm, purifycation, insanity, evil eye, spirit
1252 plants found in 284 reference(s) :
Abrus precatorius L. :
11 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HB 55
Author(s) :
Bourobou-Bourobou, H-P, P. Kialo, G-M Moussavou , H. Ebie Ebie Beka , J. Niangui , J.Tangu Kwenzi-Mikala, , Dr Samuel Mbadinga
Title :
Pharmacopée et médecine traditionnelle chez les Pygmées du Gabon
Barimba et Baghama (Nyanga), Babongo (Ngounié, Ogooué Lolo et Haut Ogooué) et les Bakoya (Ogooué Ivindo)
UNESCO Publication (2008)
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001868/186858fo.pdf
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) ingratiate, chew the feuilles de Abrus precatoriusand maintain in the mouth and swallow saliva
(Recettes: Babongo, dans la zone de collecte: Dakar (Minongo))
(Recettes: Babongo, dans la zone de collecte: Dakar (Minongo))
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Gabon
Vernacular name :
not registrated
Reference HD 03
Author(s) :
Descoings, B.
Title :
Essai d'inventaire préliminaire des plantes médicinales d'Afrique Equatoriale.
Bull. Inst. Rech. Sc. au Congo, Vol. 2, 7 - 24, (1963)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(031), H(037), H(201)
Recipes :
H(031) +H(037) + H(201) anxiety, leaves of Abrus precatorius, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Congo (Popular republic) (Brazzaville) (ex Brazaville Congo)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HK 56
Author(s) :
Koni Muluwa, J., K. Bostoen
Title :
Les plantes et l’invisible chez les Mbuun, Mpiin et Nsong
(Bandundu, RD Congo) : une approche ethnolinguistique
Sprache und Geschichte in Afrika 21: 95-122
https://biblio.ugent.be/input/download?func=downloadFile&recordOId=1068578&fileOId=1068580
Symptoms :
H(015z), H(037), H(201)
Recipes :
H (201) love potion. When a man wants a woman to conquer, he chews the leaves of Abrus precatorius, and asked her hand. This one can not refuse
by tthe Nsong tribe, the same seed treat a disease whose symptom is the presence of H (015z) blood in feces
H(037), by the Mpiin tribe in the young leaves are used to treat coughs.
by tthe Nsong tribe, the same seed treat a disease whose symptom is the presence of H (015z) blood in feces
H(037), by the Mpiin tribe in the young leaves are used to treat coughs.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Province of Bandundu)
Vernacular name :
Indicated by the author in phonetic note. Not transposable
Reference HK 59
Author(s) :
Kwenzi-Mikala. J. (Prof.) & S. Mbadinga (Dr.)
Title :
Pharmacopée et médecine traditionnelles chez les Pygmées du Gabon
Barimba et Baghama (Nyanga), Babongo (Ngounié, Ogooué Lolo et Haut Ogooué ) et les Bakoya (Ogooué Ivindo)
Programme : Société-Nature chez les Pygmées du Gabon. (UNESCO publication)
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001868/186858fo.pdf
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) to gain favor, chew the leaves of Abrus precatorius and maintaining in the mouth and swallowing saliva. (recipe Babongo)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Gabon
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HK 61
Author(s) :
Kibungu Kembelo A.O.
Title :
Quelques plantes médicinales du Bas-Congo et leurs usages (198 p.),(2003)
http://www.sie-cameroun.cm/?q=biblio/doc/4825
Symptoms :
H(002), H(008), H(013), H(016), H(037), H(082), H(101), H(201)
Recipes :
H(002) galactogenic, pound together the following plants : leaves of Garcinia huillensis, leaves and roots of Erythrococca atrovirens and Abrus precatorius; soak the mixture in palm wine. Rub breasts, 3 times per day.
H(008) baby diarrhea due to breast milk, pound together and soak in water the plant of Abrus precatorius and Chamaesyce hirta; to filter and drink 1/3 of bamboo glass, 3 times per day. For baby 1 teaspoon, 3 times per day until the diarrhea stops
H(013) skin eruptions,H(014) acute dermatitis (kiungu)), boil together in water and palm wine parts of the following plants : barks of trunk of Hallea stipulosa, Anchomanes difformis, Abrus precatorius and Vigna subterranea (leafy stems); to filter and drink ½ bamboo glass, 2 times per day.
H(016) mastitis, pound and boil in water the plants : Abrus precatorius and Chamaesyce hirta; to filter and drink ½ bamboo glass, 2 times per day.
H(037) cough, boil together in water the following plants: Abrus precatorius, Mondia whitei, Allium sativum, Zingiber officinale, white clay and salt; to filter and drink 1/3 of glass, 3 times per day.
H(037) cough, decoction of leaves of Hymenocardia ulmoides with the pounded plant of Abrus precatorius; filter once the solution is cooled and add the filtrate of pounded stems of Costus phyllocephalus; mix well, to filter and drink 1/3 of glass, 3 times per day .
H(082) asthma, boiling in water the mixture of Quisqualis hensii (young leaves), rays hive, leaves of Capsicum frutescens and of Tetrorchidium didymostemon; of Abrus precatorius and of fungus growing on dead wood; to filter and drink ½ glass, 2 times per day
H(101) abundant and prolonged menstrual bleeding, crush and macerate in palm wine the mixing of Manotes expansa, Abrus precatorius, stamens corn, Aframomum melegueta, Gossypium barbadense (seeds), Pterocarpus angolensis; to filter and drink 1 table spoon, 3 times per day.
H(201) dementia, H(201) madness, pound together the following plants : Erythrina abyssinica (barks), Abrus precatorius (roots), Heinsia crinita (roots), Brillantaisia patula (roots), Arachis hypogea with red seeds; macerated in palm wine, to filter and drink 1/3 bamboo glass, 3 times per day for 3 consecutive days.
H(008) baby diarrhea due to breast milk, pound together and soak in water the plant of Abrus precatorius and Chamaesyce hirta; to filter and drink 1/3 of bamboo glass, 3 times per day. For baby 1 teaspoon, 3 times per day until the diarrhea stops
H(013) skin eruptions,H(014) acute dermatitis (kiungu)), boil together in water and palm wine parts of the following plants : barks of trunk of Hallea stipulosa, Anchomanes difformis, Abrus precatorius and Vigna subterranea (leafy stems); to filter and drink ½ bamboo glass, 2 times per day.
H(016) mastitis, pound and boil in water the plants : Abrus precatorius and Chamaesyce hirta; to filter and drink ½ bamboo glass, 2 times per day.
H(037) cough, boil together in water the following plants: Abrus precatorius, Mondia whitei, Allium sativum, Zingiber officinale, white clay and salt; to filter and drink 1/3 of glass, 3 times per day.
H(037) cough, decoction of leaves of Hymenocardia ulmoides with the pounded plant of Abrus precatorius; filter once the solution is cooled and add the filtrate of pounded stems of Costus phyllocephalus; mix well, to filter and drink 1/3 of glass, 3 times per day .
H(082) asthma, boiling in water the mixture of Quisqualis hensii (young leaves), rays hive, leaves of Capsicum frutescens and of Tetrorchidium didymostemon; of Abrus precatorius and of fungus growing on dead wood; to filter and drink ½ glass, 2 times per day
H(101) abundant and prolonged menstrual bleeding, crush and macerate in palm wine the mixing of Manotes expansa, Abrus precatorius, stamens corn, Aframomum melegueta, Gossypium barbadense (seeds), Pterocarpus angolensis; to filter and drink 1 table spoon, 3 times per day.
H(201) dementia, H(201) madness, pound together the following plants : Erythrina abyssinica (barks), Abrus precatorius (roots), Heinsia crinita (roots), Brillantaisia patula (roots), Arachis hypogea with red seeds; macerated in palm wine, to filter and drink 1/3 bamboo glass, 3 times per day for 3 consecutive days.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Bas-Congo Province)
Vernacular name :
ngenguba (Kikongo) nsiala (Kisuku)
Reference HM 68
Author(s) :
Mchangama, M. et P. Salaün
Title :
Recueil d’une pharmacopée à Mayotte: Le savoir sur les plantes médicinales de Maoulida Mchangama
Langues, savoirs et pouvoirs dans l'océan Indien occidental
http://oceanindien.revues.org/1770
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) grief of the person who has lost a thing ((hamu ulu veri raha (kib)), crush the leaves of Cissampelos pareira and pound the leaves of Abrus precatorius, grate separately Pleurotus tuber-regium, mix with water, filter and let rest the liquid which becomes pasty like a yoghurtt. Take two spoons before falling asleep
Region :
Mayotte
Country :
Mayotte
Vernacular name :
masunaumbigara (Kibushi), mbili mbitsi (Shimaore)
Reference HN 42
Author(s) :
Nicolas J.-P.
Title :
Plantes médicinales du Nord de Madagascar. Ethnobotanique antakarana et informations scientifiques 296 p. (2012)
Editions Jardins du monde 15, rue saint Michel - 29 190 Brasparts
www.jardinsdumonde.org
Symptoms :
H(051), H(037), H(092), H(166), H(201)
Recipes :
H(051) fevers and influenza symptoms, warm decoction and maceration of leaves of Abrus precatorius are used in steam baths
H(037) dry cough, decoction of a handful of leaves per liter of H2O, VO.a few glasses a day, honey is added on occasion
H(092) seeds of d’Abrus precatorius, are highly toxic.
H(201) seeds for luck
H(037) dry cough, decoction of a handful of leaves per liter of H2O, VO.a few glasses a day, honey is added on occasion
H(092) seeds of d’Abrus precatorius, are highly toxic.
H(201) seeds for luck
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
North Madagascar
Vernacular name :
voamôra, masonamboagara (Antakarana), hanana, kelimiefitra, masonamboatony, voamboanamainty, voamboanamave, vohemboamena, voainaintilany, voamantorona, voamena (Malgache), cascavelle, liane réglisse, réglisse marron, grain d’église, jéquirity, graine diable (French), jequirity, crab’s eye, rosary pea, johncrow bead, precatory bean, indian licorice.(English)
Reference HR 10
Author(s) :
Rivière, C., J.-P. Nicolas, M.-L. Caradec, O. Désiré & A. Schmitt
Title :
Les plantes médicinales de la région nord de Madagascar : Une approche ethnopharmacologique
Ethnopharmacologia, n°36, novembre, pp. 36 - 50. (2005)
http://www.ethnopharmacologia.org/default.asp?page=revue
Bulletin de la société française d'ethnopharmacologie et de la société européenne d'ethnopharmacologie
Symptoms :
H(037), H(051), H(201)
Recipes :
H(037) dry cough, H(051), leaves of Abrus precatorius decoction, VO
H(201) to bring good luck, seeds
H(201) to bring good luck, seeds
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Madagascar (North region)
Vernacular name :
masonamboagara, voamôra
Reference HR 11
Author(s) :
Raponda-Walker, A. & R. Sillans
Title :
Les Plantes utiles du Gabon. Encyclopédie biologique.
Editions Paul Lechevalier, 12 rue de Tournon, Paris VI, 478 p. (1961)
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201), magic plant to reduce anger
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Gabon
Vernacular name :
opèpu (Mpongwè, Galoa, Nkomi, Orungu), mudèpu (Ngowé, Balumbu), bédèpyè (Bakèlè), udèpu (Béséki), ovyang-ndzic (Fang), litsyèsa (Loango), lindèndi (Bavili, Baduma), léndèndè (Banzabi), ndèmbu (Eshira, Bavarama), musungu (Bapunu), ongé (Bavové), lokéni (Benga), gényègè-nyègè (Apindji), ndjèndjèdè (Mitsogo), izèndje (Bakota)
Reference HT 28
Author(s) :
Tabuti, J.R.S., K.A. Lye, S.S. Dhillion
Title :
Traditional herbal drugs of Bulamogi, Uganda: plants, use and administration.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 88, pp. 19-44 (2003)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874103001612
Symptoms :
H(001), H(033x), H(104), H(201)
Recipes :
H(001) conjonctivite, seeds of Abrus precatorius, VO.
H(033x) premature ejaculation, decoction of roots powder and leaves, VO.
H(046) protection again varicella of childs, seedstied around the children
H(100) syphilis, infusion of leaves of Abrus., VO.
H(100) gonorrhoea, roots of Abrus., RNS.
H(104) belly pains, leaves and roots of Abrus., RNS.
H(201) protect one against dangers, seeds, RNS.
H(033x) premature ejaculation, decoction of roots powder and leaves, VO.
H(046) protection again varicella of childs, seedstied around the children
H(100) syphilis, infusion of leaves of Abrus., VO.
H(100) gonorrhoea, roots of Abrus., RNS.
H(104) belly pains, leaves and roots of Abrus., RNS.
H(201) protect one against dangers, seeds, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda, Bulamogi country
Vernacular name :
kasitisiti
Reference HT 41
Author(s) :
Tabuti, J. RS, C. B. Kukunda, D. Kaweesi, O. MJ. Kasib
Title :
Herbal medicine use in the districts of Nakapiripirit, Pallisa, Kanungu, and Mukono in Uganda
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:35 ( 2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-35.pdf
Symptoms :
H(037), H(046), H(051), H(201)
Recipes :
H(037, 1) cough, H(046, 1) measles, H(051, 6) paludism, H(201, 1) spiritts, leaves are the most commonly used plant organ, roots and stems are also used, the medicines are mostly prepared as water extracts or as decoction and administered orally
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (districts of Nakapiripirit, Pallisa, Kanungu & Mukono)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Abrus sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus sp.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HJ 08
Author(s) :
Jiofack, T., l. Ayissi, C. Fokunang, N. Guedje and V. Kemeuze
Title :
Ethnobotany and phytomedicine of the upper Nyong valley forest in Cameroon
African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology Vol. 3(4). pp. 144-150, April, 2009
http://www.academicjournals.org/ajpp
Symptoms :
H(033), H(075), H(104), H(201)
Recipes :
H(033) intrauterine death, H(075) loss of appetite, H(104) abdominal pains, H(201) metaphysical power, whole plant, leafy twigs, leaves of Abrus sp, RNS.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (upper Nyong valley forest)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Abutilon grandifolium (Willd.) Sw. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abutilon grandifolium (Willd.) Sw.
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(112), H(201)
Recipes :
H(001), roots of Abutilon grandifolium, eye friction
H(112), ONS., RNS.
H(201), roots in collar again bad spell
H(112), ONS., RNS.
H(201), roots in collar again bad spell
Region :
East Africa
Country :
East Africa
Vernacular name :
kifura (Luganda)
Acacia abyssinica Hochst. ex Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia abyssinica Hochst. ex Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
H(182), H(201)
Recipes :
H(182) herpes zoster, crush barks of Acacia abyssinica and apply on affected part
H(201) evil eye, crush roots and place on fire for fumigation
H(201) evil eye, crush roots and place on fire for fumigation
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
memona (Tigrigna)
Acacia albida Del. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia albida Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev.
Reference HK 01
Author(s) :
Kerharo, J. & J. G. Adam
Title :
La pharmacopée sénégalaise traditionnelle. Plantes médicinales et toxiques.
Editions Vigot Frères, Paris, 1011 p., (1974)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(037), H(051), H(053), H(082), H(091), H(094), H(100), H(082), H(103), H(113), H(173), H(192), H(201)
Recipes :
H(014) pelada, roots of Adansonia digitata, leaves of Chrozophora senegalensis, roots Acacia albida of Bauhinia rufescens of Waltheria indica of Mitracarpus scaber, powder, local application
H(037), whole plant of Cressa cretica, barks stem, branch, trunk of Acacia albida of Vitex doniana, maceration , VO.
H(037), H(051) paludism, H(091) kwash, roots of Acacia albida, VO.
H(037) bronchia, florid summit of Cymbopogon giganteus of Lippia adoensis, leaves of Ximenia americana of Combretum glutinosum of Guiera senegalensis, leaves and roots of Annona senegalensis, leaves of Ocimum basilicum, leaves, barks stem, branch, trunk of Ficus gnaphalocarpa, barks stem, branch, trunk of Parkia biglobosa of Acacia albida, decoction (H2O) , VO. + bath
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cordia rothii, roots of Guiera senegalensis of Bauhinia rufescens, barks stem, branch, trunk of Acacia albida of Acacia raddiana, maceration, bath, VO.
H(051) paludism, roots Acacia raddiana of Acacia albida of Aristida longiflora of Waltheria indica , barks stem, branch, trunk Sterculia sestemra, aerian part Andropogon pinguipes, maceration, VO.
H(053) surdité, maceration roots Acacia albida, drops in ears
H(053), H(113), ONS. Acacia albida, local application
H(082), florid summit Cymbopogon giganteus, leaves of Ocimum basilicum of Sida rhombifolia of Annona senegalensis of Terminalia macroptera of Ximenia americana of Combretum glutinosum of Guiera senegalensis, leaves and florid summit Lippia chevalieri, barks stem, branch, trunk of Acacia albida, powder decoction (H2O) , VO. + bath
H(091) child, rachitis, kwash, H(075), barks stem, branch, trunk of Ziziphus mauritiana of Sterculia sestemra of Acacia macrostachya of Acacia albida, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(091) child, rachitis, H(075), barks stem, branch, trunk of Sterculia sestemra of Ziziphus mauritiana of Acacia macrostachya of Acacia albida, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(091) kwash, roots, Adansonia digitata, Acacia albida, Chrozophora senegalensis, Bauhinia rufescens, Waltheria indica, Mitracarpus scaber, powder, to dilute in milk, VO.
H(094), H(192), ONS. Acacia albida, Seciridaca longipedunculata, Cochlospermum tinctorium, Maytenus senegalensis, Leptadenia hastata, RNS.
H(094), H(192), ONS. Acacia albida, RNS.
H(100) syph., roots of Capparis tomentosa, ONS. deTerminalia avicennioides of Acacia albida of Tinospora bakis, VO.
H(100), ONS., Acacia albida, VO.
H(100), roots Strophanthus sarmentosus, roots Acacia albida, Trichilia roka, Strychnos spinosa, Ziziphus mauritiana, Parkia biblobosa, Detarium microcarpum, Mormordica charantia, Piliostigma reticulatum, Heeria insignis, maceration, VO.
H(103), barks, stems, twigs, trunk Acacia albida, to chew
H(139), ONS. Acacia albida, VO.
H(173), stem Balanites aegytiaca, Swartzia madagascariensis, Trichilia roka, Jatropha chevalieri, Capparis tomentosa, Maytenus senegalensis, roots Acacia albida, Strophanthus sarmentosus, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(201) psychosis, roots of Acacia albida, barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, decoction (H2O) , bath, VO.
H(037), whole plant of Cressa cretica, barks stem, branch, trunk of Acacia albida of Vitex doniana, maceration , VO.
H(037), H(051) paludism, H(091) kwash, roots of Acacia albida, VO.
H(037) bronchia, florid summit of Cymbopogon giganteus of Lippia adoensis, leaves of Ximenia americana of Combretum glutinosum of Guiera senegalensis, leaves and roots of Annona senegalensis, leaves of Ocimum basilicum, leaves, barks stem, branch, trunk of Ficus gnaphalocarpa, barks stem, branch, trunk of Parkia biglobosa of Acacia albida, decoction (H2O) , VO. + bath
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cordia rothii, roots of Guiera senegalensis of Bauhinia rufescens, barks stem, branch, trunk of Acacia albida of Acacia raddiana, maceration, bath, VO.
H(051) paludism, roots Acacia raddiana of Acacia albida of Aristida longiflora of Waltheria indica , barks stem, branch, trunk Sterculia sestemra, aerian part Andropogon pinguipes, maceration, VO.
H(053) surdité, maceration roots Acacia albida, drops in ears
H(053), H(113), ONS. Acacia albida, local application
H(082), florid summit Cymbopogon giganteus, leaves of Ocimum basilicum of Sida rhombifolia of Annona senegalensis of Terminalia macroptera of Ximenia americana of Combretum glutinosum of Guiera senegalensis, leaves and florid summit Lippia chevalieri, barks stem, branch, trunk of Acacia albida, powder decoction (H2O) , VO. + bath
H(091) child, rachitis, kwash, H(075), barks stem, branch, trunk of Ziziphus mauritiana of Sterculia sestemra of Acacia macrostachya of Acacia albida, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(091) child, rachitis, H(075), barks stem, branch, trunk of Sterculia sestemra of Ziziphus mauritiana of Acacia macrostachya of Acacia albida, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(091) kwash, roots, Adansonia digitata, Acacia albida, Chrozophora senegalensis, Bauhinia rufescens, Waltheria indica, Mitracarpus scaber, powder, to dilute in milk, VO.
H(094), H(192), ONS. Acacia albida, Seciridaca longipedunculata, Cochlospermum tinctorium, Maytenus senegalensis, Leptadenia hastata, RNS.
H(094), H(192), ONS. Acacia albida, RNS.
H(100) syph., roots of Capparis tomentosa, ONS. deTerminalia avicennioides of Acacia albida of Tinospora bakis, VO.
H(100), ONS., Acacia albida, VO.
H(100), roots Strophanthus sarmentosus, roots Acacia albida, Trichilia roka, Strychnos spinosa, Ziziphus mauritiana, Parkia biblobosa, Detarium microcarpum, Mormordica charantia, Piliostigma reticulatum, Heeria insignis, maceration, VO.
H(103), barks, stems, twigs, trunk Acacia albida, to chew
H(139), ONS. Acacia albida, VO.
H(173), stem Balanites aegytiaca, Swartzia madagascariensis, Trichilia roka, Jatropha chevalieri, Capparis tomentosa, Maytenus senegalensis, roots Acacia albida, Strophanthus sarmentosus, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(201) psychosis, roots of Acacia albida, barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, decoction (H2O) , bath, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HK 51
Author(s) :
Kerharo, J. & J.G. Adam
Title :
Les plantes médicinales, toxiques et magiques des Niominka et des Socé des Iles du Saloum (Sénégal)
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 279 - 334 (1964)
Symptoms :
H(103), H(201)
Recipes :
H(103) odontalgia, bark of Acacia albida is cut in thin lash who are sucked then chewed and to keep a certain time in the mouth (Niominka de Niodior)
H(201) plant idol against the wizards eaters of souls (Socé)
H(201), during an epidemic the traditional healer prepares drinks which are regularly drunk by people who live in the village Niominka,he also orders on propitiatory ablutions
H(201) plant idol against the wizards eaters of souls (Socé)
H(201), during an epidemic the traditional healer prepares drinks which are regularly drunk by people who live in the village Niominka,he also orders on propitiatory ablutions
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal (Saloun island)
Vernacular name :
sass, issas (Niominka) ; baran san, baransan'hou (Socé)
Reference HM 33
Author(s) :
Malgras, D. (R.P.)
Title :
Arbres et arbustes guérisseurs des savanes maliennes.
Editions Karthala, 22 - 24, boulevard Arago, 75013 Paris, 480 p. (1992)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(006), H(007), H(037), H(051), H(053), H(095), H(102), H(113), H(201)
Recipes :
H(001) conjunctivitis, H(001) cataracts, roots decoction of Acacia albida, eyes instillations
H(006) constipation, H(006) purgative, H(126) icterus, roots decoction of Acacia albida, VO.
H(006) constipation, H(126) icterus, barks and dried pods of Acacia setigera, RNS.
H(007) diuretic, H(051) fevers, H(051) paludism, H(102) bile, decoction trunk barks of Acacia albida of Sterculia setigera, VO.,
H(037) bronchitis, H(051) fevers, powder of roots and barks of Acacia albida, RNS.
H(051) fevers,H(037) cough, trunk barks of Acacia., infusion, VO.
H(113) rheumatism, H(053) ears diseases, maceration of roots of Acacia albida, RNS.
H(053) otitis, H(053) mumps, trunk barks of Acacia., decoction, VO.
H(201) mental diseases, roots decoction of Acacia., bath, VO.
H(095) food, sugared fruits of Acaciia, VO.
H(006) constipation, H(006) purgative, H(126) icterus, roots decoction of Acacia albida, VO.
H(006) constipation, H(126) icterus, barks and dried pods of Acacia setigera, RNS.
H(007) diuretic, H(051) fevers, H(051) paludism, H(102) bile, decoction trunk barks of Acacia albida of Sterculia setigera, VO.,
H(037) bronchitis, H(051) fevers, powder of roots and barks of Acacia albida, RNS.
H(051) fevers,H(037) cough, trunk barks of Acacia., infusion, VO.
H(113) rheumatism, H(053) ears diseases, maceration of roots of Acacia albida, RNS.
H(053) otitis, H(053) mumps, trunk barks of Acacia., decoction, VO.
H(201) mental diseases, roots decoction of Acacia., bath, VO.
H(095) food, sugared fruits of Acaciia, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali
Vernacular name :
balansan (Bambara), balanzan (Malinke) (Minyanka) (Senoufo), vinyinu (Bwa), san furu (Bobo-fing) sèngè (Dogon)
Acacia amythethophylla Steud. ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia amythethophylla Steud. ex A. Rich.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia macrothyrsa Harms.
Reference HG 01
Author(s) :
Gelfand, M., S. Mavi, R.B. Drummond & B. Ndemera
Title :
The traditional medicinal practitioner in Zimbabwe.
Mambo Press, Gweru (Zimbabwe), 411 p., (1985)
(From reference HC 26, HL 22)
Symptoms :
H(020), H(033), H(099), H(157), H(201)
Recipes :
H(020), roots infusion of Acacia amythethophylla , VO.
H(033) femal, roots infusion of Acacia., VO.
H(099) uterin sedative, powder of roots in porridge, VO.
H(125) excessive sweating, whole plan of Acacia.t, decoction (H2O) , inhalation
H(157), roots infusion of Acacia., VO. + bath
H(201) psychosis, roots infusion of Acacia., bath
H(033) femal, roots infusion of Acacia., VO.
H(099) uterin sedative, powder of roots in porridge, VO.
H(125) excessive sweating, whole plan of Acacia.t, decoction (H2O) , inhalation
H(157), roots infusion of Acacia., VO. + bath
H(201) psychosis, roots infusion of Acacia., bath
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Acacia cyanophylla Lindl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia cyanophylla Lindl.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference B7 Nord
Author(s) :
Bellakhdar, J., R. Claisse, J. Fleurentin & C. Younos
Title :
Repertory of standard herbal drugs in the Moroccan pharmacopoea
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 123 - 143 (1991)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/037887419190064K
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) magic, seeds of Acacia cyanophylla, RNS., (cultivated plant)
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
semqâla sudâ, semquâla raqîqa
Acacia cyclops A.Cunn. ex G.Don :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia cyclops A.Cunn. ex G.Don
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference B7 Nord
Author(s) :
Bellakhdar, J., R. Claisse, J. Fleurentin & C. Younos
Title :
Repertory of standard herbal drugs in the Moroccan pharmacopoea
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 123 - 143 (1991)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/037887419190064K
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) magic, fruit Acacia cyclops, RNS., (cultivated plant)
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
zgebt 'ellu, 'ain dik
Acacia hockii De Wild. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia hockii De Wild.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HB 01
Author(s) :
Baerts, M. & J. Lehmann
Title :
Guérisseurs et plantes médicinales de la région des crêtes Zaïre-Nil au Burundi.
Musée royal de l'Afrique centrale, Tervuren, Belgique.Ann. Sc. Eco., Vol. 18, 214 p., (1989)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201), to attract the client,pounded leaves of Acacia hockii, friction
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Burundi (Zaïre-Nil ridge region)
Vernacular name :
umugenge, umuyenge
Acacia nubica Benth. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nubica Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia oerforta (Forssk.) Schweinf.
Reference HB 53
Author(s) :
Belayneh, A. Asfaw, S. Demissew, N. F. Bussa
Title :
Medicinal plants potential and use by pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Erer Valley of Babile Wereda, Eastern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:42 ( 2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/42
Symptoms :
H(039), H(201)
Recipes :
H(039) anal parasitic, H(201) expel bad sprit & 'MICH, stem barks of Acacia oerfota are crushed, rubbed & tied on anus (all those symptoms for MICH, H(018) + H(051) + H(166) muscle spasm +H(014) herpes + H(206) = MICH)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Eastern Ethiopia) (Erer Valley of Babile Wereda)
Vernacular name :
ajo (Oromo)
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(014), H(085), H(100), H(104), H(108), H(201)
Recipes :
H(113) arthritis Seesds,flowers of Acacia oerfota, topical
H(085) diphtheria leaves, RNS., VO., nasal, body wash
H(100) sexually transmitted infection roots, barks, RNS. VO., body wash
H(078) breast cancer, leaves, RNS., eye, nasal, topical
H(104) dyspepsia, leaves, RNS. nasal, body wash
H(108) flue, coughing, barks , RNS. VO.
H(014) scabies leaves, topical
H(201) devil disease, roots, leaves VO., nasal, body wash
H(085) diphtheria leaves, RNS., VO., nasal, body wash
H(100) sexually transmitted infection roots, barks, RNS. VO., body wash
H(078) breast cancer, leaves, RNS., eye, nasal, topical
H(104) dyspepsia, leaves, RNS. nasal, body wash
H(108) flue, coughing, barks , RNS. VO.
H(014) scabies leaves, topical
H(201) devil disease, roots, leaves VO., nasal, body wash
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Acacia polyacantha Willd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia polyacantha Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 78
Author(s) :
Kidane, L. , G, Gebremedhin & T, Beyene
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Ganta Afeshum District, Eastern Zone of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine,14:64 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0266-z
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) evil spirit, dry and fresh root of Acacia polyacantha crushed, burnt and fumigate by its smoke.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Eastern Zone of Tigray
Vernacular name :
gemero (Tigrigna)
Acacia raddiana Savi :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia raddiana Savi
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 29 d
Author(s) :
M. Ichikawa
Title :
The Suiei Ndorobo, the hunter-gatherers in the Mathew's Range of northern Kenya in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Symptoms :
H(095), H(137), H(201)
Recipes :
H(095), dried pods called are pounded and mixed with milk and eaten
H(137), H2O decoction of dried bark used for relieving bone pain, "nkiritet"
H(201), the whole plant is used for "lasarr" and "nkieu" rituals.
H(137), H2O decoction of dried bark used for relieving bone pain, "nkiritet"
H(201), the whole plant is used for "lasarr" and "nkieu" rituals.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Northern)
Vernacular name :
ltepes (Dorobo (Suiei)
Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia senegal (L.) Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa senegal L.
Reference HL 15
Author(s) :
Lulekal, E., E. Kelbessa, T. Bekele, H. Yineger
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Mana Angetu District, southeastern Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , Volume 4 : 10 (2008)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/4/1/10
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Additional file
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) evil spiritt (ka falfala), fresh or dried seeds of Acacia senegal, crush
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southeastern Ethiopia (Mana Angetu District)
Vernacular name :
sapansa (Afaan Oromo)
Reference HT 28
Author(s) :
Tabuti, J.R.S., K.A. Lye, S.S. Dhillion
Title :
Traditional herbal drugs of Bulamogi, Uganda: plants, use and administration.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 88, pp. 19-44 (2003)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874103001612
Symptoms :
H(018), H(201)
Recipes :
H(018) migraine, roots in scarifications + to smoke
H(201) garden protection, plants of Acacia senegal around the garden
H(201) to stop robbers of cows, to plant roots of Acacia senegal around the kraal
H(201) remove spells, roots powder in scarifications
H(201) garden protection, plants of Acacia senegal around the garden
H(201) to stop robbers of cows, to plant roots of Acacia senegal around the kraal
H(201) remove spells, roots powder in scarifications
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda, Bulamogi country
Vernacular name :
katasubwa
Acacia sieberiana DC. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia sieberiana DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia sieberiana DC. var. sieberiana
Reference HK 12
Author(s) :
Kerharo, J. & J.G. Adam
Title :
Plantes médicinales et toxiques des Peuls et des Toucouleurs du Sénégal.
Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 11, 384 - 444 (1964)
https://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1964_num_11_10_2785
Plantes médicinales et toxiques des Peuls et des Toucouleurs du Sénégal.
Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 11, 543 - 599, (1964)
https://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1964_num_11_12_2795
Symptoms :
H(007), H(068), H(201)
Recipes :
H(006) purgative, stems barks , decoction, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
aluki (Peul, Tocolor), baresané (Fouladou)
Reference HK 51
Author(s) :
Kerharo, J. & J.G. Adam
Title :
Les plantes médicinales, toxiques et magiques des Niominka et des Socé des Iles du Saloum (Sénégal)
Acta tropica, Suppl. 8, 279 - 334 (1964)
Symptoms :
H(091), H(201), H(104)
Recipes :
H(091) + H(201), Acacia sieberiana is essentialy used by marabouts to heal weak people with macerated roots, VO. (receipt Niominka)
H(104) weak stomach ache, Zizyphus mauritiana, Entada africana and Acacia sieberiana are essentialy used by marabouts to heal people with a decoction of fruits (receipt Socé)
H(104) weak stomach ache, Zizyphus mauritiana, Entada africana and Acacia sieberiana are essentialy used by marabouts to heal people with a decoction of fruits (receipt Socé)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal (Saloun island)
Vernacular name :
issoule, soule (Niominka)
Acacia sieberiana var. vermoesenii (De Wild.) Keay & Brenan :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia sieberiana var. vermoesenii (De Wild.) Keay & Brenan
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HB 01
Author(s) :
Baerts, M. & J. Lehmann
Title :
Guérisseurs et plantes médicinales de la région des crêtes Zaïre-Nil au Burundi.
Musée royal de l'Afrique centrale, Tervuren, Belgique.Ann. Sc. Eco., Vol. 18, 214 p., (1989)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(020), H(104), H(201)
Recipes :
H(020) snake , leaves of Acacia sieberiana, stems with leaves of Caesalpinia decapetala of Rubus apetalus, to pound, local application
H(020) snake, leaves of Acacia sieberiana, stems with leaves of Caesalpinia decapetala of Rubus apetalus, juice, VO.
H(104), powder of leaves and of roots of Acacia., to dilute (H2O), VO.
H(104), barks stem, branche, trunk of Acacia., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(201) psychosis, barks stem, branche, trunk of Acacia , decoction (H2O), VO.
H(020) snake, leaves of Acacia sieberiana, stems with leaves of Caesalpinia decapetala of Rubus apetalus, juice, VO.
H(104), powder of leaves and of roots of Acacia., to dilute (H2O), VO.
H(104), barks stem, branche, trunk of Acacia., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(201) psychosis, barks stem, branche, trunk of Acacia , decoction (H2O), VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Burundi (Zaïre-Nil ridge region)
Vernacular name :
umunyinya (Kirundi)
Acacia sp. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia sp.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 29 d
Author(s) :
M. Ichikawa
Title :
The Suiei Ndorobo, the hunter-gatherers in the Mathew's Range of northern Kenya in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Symptoms :
H(091), H(104), H(201)
Recipes :
H(091, r), bark boiled in bone soup and used as medicine for strength
H(104, r), bark soked in H2O for use for stomach disorder; bark tatses (tannin's taste)
H(104, r) childs, bark soaked in water and used as medicine for children's stomach disorder; bark tastes a little sweet. This species is considered to be related to "lerai" (Acacia hockii) . The local name of the species = lkikeanbausu
H(104, r), bark soked in H2O for use for stomach disorder; bark tatses
H(104, r) childs, bark soaked in water and used as medicine for children's stomach disorder; bark tastes a little sweet. This species is considered to be related to "lerai" (Acacia hockii) . The local name of the species = lkikeanbausu
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Northern)
Vernacular name :
lumunyamunyi (lmelelek) Dorobo (Suiei), lkikeanbausu Dorobo (Suiei)
Reference HS 02
Author(s) :
Sillans, R.
Title :
République centrafricaine (1953).
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201), leaves Acacia sp., barks twigs, stems, trunc Ochtocosmus africanus, leaves Dicranolepis laciniata, Polyalthia aubrevillei, green fruits whitout barks Coelocaryon preussii, local application
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Central African Republic
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HT 28
Author(s) :
Tabuti, J.R.S., K.A. Lye, S.S. Dhillion
Title :
Traditional herbal drugs of Bulamogi, Uganda: plants, use and administration.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 88, pp. 19-44 (2003)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874103001612
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) bad spirits, ONS of Acacia sp."luzibila" = Acacia sp. , RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda, Bulamogi country
Vernacular name :
luzibila
Acacia stuhlmannii Taub. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia stuhlmannii Taub.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 13d
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.IV. Angiosperms (Mimosaceae to Papilionaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 29, pp. 295 - 323, (1990)
Symptoms :
H(033), H(139), H(201)
Recipes :
H(033)sterility, H(139)impotence, VO. infusion roots
H(201) bad spirits, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(201) bad spirits, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
mluziluzi (Luguru)
Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 29 d
Author(s) :
M. Ichikawa
Title :
The Suiei Ndorobo, the hunter-gatherers in the Mathew's Range of northern Kenya in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Symptoms :
H(091), H(095), H(201), H(203)
Recipes :
H(091) decoction of dried bark of Acacia tortilis used for relieving bone pain, .
H(095) dried pods called are pounded and mixed with milk and eaten.
H(201) the whole plant is used for and rituals
H(203) the wood is important cmaterial for hut and fence construction, and the inner bark is used as binding material. The root is used for a haft of chisel for curving wood container
H(095) dried pods called
H(201) the whole plant is used for
H(203) the wood is important cmaterial for hut and fence construction, and the inner bark is used as binding material. The root is used for a haft of chisel for curving wood container
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Northern)
Vernacular name :
ltepes (Dorobo) (Suiei)
Acacia verugera Schweinf. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia verugera Schweinf.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HV 03
Author(s) :
Vergiat, A.-M.
Title :
Plantes magiques et médicinales des féticheurs de l'Oubangui (Région de Bangui) (3e partie)
Journal d'agriculture tropicale et de botanique appliquée, vol. 16, n°9-10, Septembre-octobre 1969. pp. 418-456;
Journal d'agriculture tropicale et de botanique appliquée, vol. 17, n°1-4, Janvier-février-mars-avril 1970. pp. 60-91;
Journal d'agriculture tropicale et de botanique appliquée, vol. 17, n°5-6, Mai-juin 1970. pp. 171-199;
Journal d'agriculture tropicale et de botanique appliquée, vol. 17, n°7-9, Juillet-août-septembre 1970. pp. 295-339
http://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1969_num_16_9_3037
http://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1970_num_17_1_3053
http://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1970_num_17_5_3060
http://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1970_num_17_7_3071
Symptoms :
H(005x), H(012), H(037), H(104), H(201)
Recipes :
H(005x) vesicant, H(012) fracture, fresh root scrapings of Acacia verugera in poultice
H(037) cough, H(104) sore belly, decoction of young shoots
H(201) The long spines serve, in spellbinding ceremonies, to cast spells.
H(037) cough, H(104) sore belly, decoction of young shoots
H(201) The long spines serve, in spellbinding ceremonies, to cast spells.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Central African Republic (Oubangui)
Vernacular name :
ganza (Manja), bugaza (Gbaya), egbire (Banda)
Acacia xanthophloea Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia xanthophloea Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 25
Author(s) :
Corrigan, B.M. , B.-E. Van Wyk, C.J. Geldenhuys, J.M. Jardine
Title :
Ethnobotanical plant uses in the KwaNibela Peninsula, St Lucia, South Africa
South African Journal of Botany 77, 346–359 (2011)
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) apiece of the bark is ground, infused in H2O, and the whole body is bathed in H20 to ensure that people do not think of you as a bad person (i.e., thief).
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
umHlosinga; umKhanyagulea