Prelude Medicinal Plants Database
Search | Practical Guide | Authors | DisclaimerSymptom : H(000)
Description :
unidentified symptom, disease, ailment, malaiseInsect bite
372 plants found in 141 reference(s) :
Acacia macrostachya Reichenb. ex DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia macrostachya Reichenb. ex DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 52
Author(s) :
Catarino, L. , P. J. Havik , M. M. Romeiras
Title :
Medicinal plants of Guinea-Bissau: Therapeutic applications, ethnic diversity and knowledge transfer
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 183, 71–94 (2016)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2016.02.032
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000) unidentified symptom, disease, ailment, roots of Acacia macrostachya, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
pau-de-ferida, pau-ferida (Guinean creole), gáudè, tanda-sara (Futa-fula),bula-bali, bule, búrlé, quide, tchide (Fula)
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia scorpioides (L.) W.F. Wight
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(000), H(095)
Recipes :
H(000, r), fruits, seeds, RNS.
H(000, r), barks, RNS.
H(095, r), fruits
H(000, r), barks, RNS.
H(095, r), fruits
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Northern)
Vernacular name :
lkiloriti (Dorobo) (Suiei)
Reference HM 28
Author(s) :
Mandu, P., D. J. Berger, C., ole Saitabau, C., Nasieku, J. Kipelian, M. Mathenge, S.G., Morimoto, Y., Höft
Title :
Ethnobotany of the Loita Maasai: Towards community management of the forest of the lost child - Experiences from the Loita Ethnobotany project.
People and Plants working paper 8. UNESCO, Paris (2001)
http://www.regkew.org.uk/peopleplants/wp/wp8/index.html
Symptoms :
H(000), H(095)
Recipes :
H(000), ONS., RNS.
H(095) Acacia nilotica, plant use in soup
H(095) Acacia nilotica, plant use in soup
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Naimina Enkiyio (Loita) Forest)
Vernacular name :
olkiloriti
Acacia nubica Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nubica Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia oerforta (Forssk.) Schweinf.
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(000)
Recipes :
H(000, r), ONS.of Acacia oerforta , RNS.
H(000, r), barks, RNS.
H(000, r), barks, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Northern)
Vernacular name :
ldepe (Dorobo) (Suiei)
Acacia raddiana Savi :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia raddiana Savi
Family :
Fabaceae
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(000), H(001), H(004), H(008), H(037), H(045), H(076), H(082), H(104), H(118), H(126)
Recipes :
H(001), the gum under reddish shape of drops is dissolved in H2O, it is an eye drops
H(037) cough, H(076) ulcers, H(082)asthma, H(118) laryngitis, pharyngites, to grind together, gum Acacia raddiana, candy sugar, gum - mastic Pistacia lentiscus , sesame Sesamum indicum, encens Boswellia sp. gum Astragalus gummifer, pea - meager Cicer aritanum, beans Vicia fabal, to mix with some olive oil, dough, VO. 2X / day (whole Marocco)
H(126), VO. gum Acacia raddiana + infusion or powder of leaves Maerua crassifolia (Tissint )
H(000), the gum is considered as a panacea for quite uses (Dra)
H(004) + H(045), dry stems, powder on wounds
H(008) diar., VO., complete or ground seeds
H(104) stomach, dry roots, powder, VO. (Sahara)
H(104), H(126), leaves Maerua crassifolia + Zygophyllum gaetulum + Nigella sativa + gum de Acacia raddiana, infusion, VO. (region of Dra)
H(037) cough, H(076) ulcers, H(082)asthma, H(118) laryngitis, pharyngites, to grind together, gum Acacia raddiana, candy sugar, gum - mastic Pistacia lentiscus , sesame Sesamum indicum, encens Boswellia sp. gum Astragalus gummifer, pea - meager Cicer aritanum, beans Vicia fabal, to mix with some olive oil, dough, VO. 2X / day (whole Marocco)
H(126), VO. gum Acacia raddiana + infusion or powder of leaves Maerua crassifolia (Tissint )
H(000), the gum is considered as a panacea for quite uses (Dra)
H(004) + H(045), dry stems, powder on wounds
H(008) diar., VO., complete or ground seeds
H(104) stomach, dry roots, powder, VO. (Sahara)
H(104), H(126), leaves Maerua crassifolia + Zygophyllum gaetulum + Nigella sativa + gum de Acacia raddiana, infusion, VO. (region of Dra)
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
talh, talha (Moroco), acacia saharien (local French)
Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia senegal (L.) Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa senegal L.
Reference HD 24
Author(s) :
Doka, I.G and S. M. Yagi
Title :
Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants in West Kordofan (Western Sudan)
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 1409-1416. (2009)
http://ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/dokayagi.htm
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000) guardia ?, juice of gum of Acacia senegal , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Sudan (West Kordofan)
Vernacular name :
kitr abied
Acacia seyal Del. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia seyal Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
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(000)
Recipes :
H(000), roots of Acacia seyal, RNS
Region :
East Africa
Country :
East Africa
Vernacular name :
omugando (Nyankore)
Reference HK 22
Author(s) :
Kerharo, J. & A. Bouquet
Title :
Plantes médicinales et toxiques de la Côte-d'Ivoire - Haute-Volta.Mission d'étude de la pharmacopée indigène en A.O.F.
Editions Vigot Frères, Paris, 300 p., (1950)
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000), Acacia seyal, ONS., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso
Vernacular name :
gosié (Dagari), gompélaga (Mossi)
Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HJ 07
Author(s) :
Johns, T., E. B. Mhoro, Pius Sanaya & E.K. Kimanani
Title :
Herbal remedies of the Batemi of Ngorongoro district, Tanzania a quantitative appraisal
Economic Botany 48 (1) pp. 90-95. (1994)
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000), decoction of bark of Acacia tortilis added to soup for medicinal purposes.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Batemi of the Ngorongoro district)
Vernacular name :
mkamahe (Batemi)
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(000), H(004), H(078)
Recipes :
H(000) infant sickness, leaves of Acacia tortilis, body wash
H(004) external injury, leaves, topical
H(078) breast cancer, RNS., VO.. nasal, topical
H(004) external injury, leaves, topical
H(078) breast cancer, RNS., VO.. nasal, topical
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Acalypha fruticosa Forssk. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha fruticosa Forssk.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Acalypha amentacea Roxb.
Reference HH 18
Author(s) :
Hassan-Abdallah, A., A. Merito, S. Hassan, D. Aboubaker, M. Djama, Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Medicinal plants andt heir uses by the people in the Region of Randa, Djibouti
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 148 701–713, (2013)
Symptoms :
H(000), H(004), H(013), H(045), H(051), H(085), H(103), H(108), H(124), H(137)
Recipes :
H(000) malaise, soaking the crushed plant of Acalypha fruticosa for 3h in H2O and VO.
H(004) wounds,H(013) infections, H(045) wound infections, H(124) haemorrhage, H(137) sores, leaves paste of Acalypha fruticosa , local application
H(013) skin infections, H(085) diphtheria, soaking crushed fresh leaves in H2O and VO.
H(108) colds, soaking crushed leaves in H2O and the H2O is used as nose drop
H(051) fevers, soaking crushed fresh leaves in H2O and VO.
H(103) tooth decays, soaking leaves in in H2O and H2O is used as mouthwash
H(004) wounds,H(013) infections, H(045) wound infections, H(124) haemorrhage, H(137) sores, leaves paste of Acalypha fruticosa , local application
H(013) skin infections, H(085) diphtheria, soaking crushed fresh leaves in H2O and VO.
H(108) colds, soaking crushed leaves in H2O and the H2O is used as nose drop
H(051) fevers, soaking crushed fresh leaves in H2O and VO.
H(103) tooth decays, soaking leaves in in H2O and H2O is used as mouthwash
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Djibouti (Region of Randa)
Vernacular name :
darmuusa (Geez ?)
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(000), H(001), H(012), H(037), H(078), H(099), H(104), H(155), H(182), H(201)
Recipes :
H(001) eye sickness, leaves of young plant of Acalypha fruticosa, fumigation
H(155) tonsillitis leaves, RNS. VO., nasal
H(037) lung infection leaves, RNS. inhaling
H(000) infant sickness, leaves, RNS., VO., nasal, ear
H(078) breast cancer leaves, RNS. VO., nasal, topical
H(000) kola kusil leaves, RNS. VO., topical
H(099) epilepsy leaves, RNS. VO.
H(037) extrapulmonary tuberculosis leaves, RNS. VO., wash body
H(012) bone breakage leaves, RNS. tying/topical
H(104) dyspepsia leaves, RNS. VO., nasal
H(182) herpes zoster leaves, RNS. VO., nasal
H(201) schizophrenia leaves, RNS. VO.
H(155) tonsillitis leaves, RNS. VO., nasal
H(037) lung infection leaves, RNS. inhaling
H(000) infant sickness, leaves, RNS., VO., nasal, ear
H(078) breast cancer leaves, RNS. VO., nasal, topical
H(000) kola kusil leaves, RNS. VO., topical
H(099) epilepsy leaves, RNS. VO.
H(037) extrapulmonary tuberculosis leaves, RNS. VO., wash body
H(012) bone breakage leaves, RNS. tying/topical
H(104) dyspepsia leaves, RNS. VO., nasal
H(182) herpes zoster leaves, RNS. VO., nasal
H(201) schizophrenia leaves, RNS. VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Achyranthes aspera L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Achyranthes aspera L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Achyranthes annua Dinter
,
Achyranthes indica (L.) Mill.
,
Achyranthes aspera L. var. sicula
,
Achyranthes obovata Peter.
Reference HM 28
Author(s) :
Mandu, P., D. J. Berger, C., ole Saitabau, C., Nasieku, J. Kipelian, M. Mathenge, S.G., Morimoto, Y., Höft
Title :
Ethnobotany of the Loita Maasai: Towards community management of the forest of the lost child - Experiences from the Loita Ethnobotany project.
People and Plants working paper 8. UNESCO, Paris (2001)
http://www.regkew.org.uk/peopleplants/wp/wp8/index.html
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000), Achyranthes aspera, ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Naimina Enkiyio (Loita) Forest)
Vernacular name :
olekindongo
Acokanthera oppositifolia (L.) Codd :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acokanthera oppositifolia (L.) Codd
Family :
Apocynaceae
Synonyms :
Acokanthera venenata auct.
Reference HH 14
Author(s) :
Hutchings, A., J. van Staden
Title :
Plant used for stress-related ailments in traditional Zulu, Xhosa and Sotho medicine. Par 1: Plants used for headaches.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 43, pp. 89 - 124 (1994)
Symptoms :
H(000), H(018), H(020)
Recipes :
H(018) headache, dried leaves of Acokanthera oppositifolia, to snuff (Xhosa)
H(020), H(000), roots of Acokanthera oppositifolia, powdered and mixed with gall bladder of wild pig, one pinch, VO. (Zulu)
H(020), H(000), roots of Acokanthera oppositifolia, powdered and mixed with gall bladder of wild pig, one pinch, VO. (Zulu)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Zulu, Xhosa and Sotho zone)
Vernacular name :
nthunguyembe, ubuhlungu (Xhosa), ubuhlungubenyoka, uhlunguyembe (Zulu)
Adansonia digitata L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Adansonia digitata L.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Synonyms :
Adansonia sphaerocarpa A.Chev.
Reference HA 62
Author(s) :
Ag Sidj'lene, E.
Title :
Des arbres et des arbustes spontanés de l'Adrar des Iforas (Mali)
Étude ethnolinguistique et ethnobotanique, 138p. (1996)
Orstom éditions:209-213, rue LaFayette, 75480 Paris cedex10 ISBN Orstom2-7099-1325-9
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000) inflorescence elongated, on the cob, fluffy of Croton gratissimusare sold in markets and are sought after for their medicinal value
Croton gratissimus is a woody species absent from Adar but known to its inhabitants
Croton gratissimus is a woody species absent from Adar but known to its inhabitants
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali (lregion of Adrar of Iforas)
Vernacular name :
idal
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HG 14
Author(s) :
Goossens, V.
Title :
Catalogue des plantes du jardin botanique d'Eala (Congo Belge)
Ministère des colonies, direction de l'agriculture, V. Goossens Bruxelles: Imprimerie industrielle et financière, 179 p., (1924)
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000, 0), ONS., RNS.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (ex. Zaïre) (ex. Belgian Congo) (Mongo region)
Vernacular name :
poivre de Maniguette, graines de paradis
Afrormosia laxiflora (Benth.) Harms :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Afrormosia laxiflora (Benth.) Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Pericopsis laxiflora (Benth.) Meeuwen
,
Ormosia laxiflora Benth.
Reference HL 2k
Author(s) :
Lely, H.V.
Title :
The useful trees of Northern Nigeria.
Published by the Crown Agents for the Colonies, 4 Millbank, London, S.W.1, 128 p., (1925)
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000), concoctions of the bark and rots of Afrormosia laxiflora are used medicinally.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
makarfo, kariye gatari
Ageratum conyzoides L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ageratum conyzoides L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HC 2k
Author(s) :
Collectif Ghana
Title :
Technology transfer center.Ghana herbal pharmacopoiea, 206 p., (1992)
Designed, printed and bound by The Advent Press, P.O. Box 0102, Osu, Accra.
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000), leaves, root, whoIe pIant, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana
Vernacular name :
not registered
Albizia anthelmintica Brongn. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia anthelmintica Brongn.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HH 4k
Author(s) :
Heine, B. & I. Heine
Title :
Plant concepts and plant use .An ethnobotanical survey of the semi-arid and arid lands of East Africa.Part 1: Plants of the Chamus (Kenya).104 p., Band 6, (1988)
Kolner Beiträge zur Entwicklungsländerforschung / Cologne Development StudiesVerlag breitenbach Publishers, Saarbrücken, Fort Lauderdale
Symptoms :
H(000), H(068), H(100)
Recipes :
H(000), H(068), H(100) gono., genreral health, worms, gonorrhea; boil bark and root, add to soup, important medicine
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Chamu)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HH 5k
Author(s) :
Heine, B. & I. Heine
Title :
Plant concepts and plant use .An ethnobotanical survey of the semi-arid and arid lands of East Africa.Part 3: Rendille plants (Kenya).122 p., Band 8, (1988)
Kolner Beiträge zur Entwicklungsländerforschung / Cologne Development StudiesVerlag breitenbach Publishers, Saarbrücken, Fort Lauderdale
Symptoms :
H(000), H(006), H(051), H(055)
Recipes :
H(000), general health, H(051) paludism, paludism, H(055) emetic , H(006) laxative, boil rind of root in water, or add to soup; the roots are frequently stored in bornes
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya
Vernacular name :
not registered
Albizia coriaria Welw. ex Oliv. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia coriaria Welw. ex Oliv.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HH 09b
Author(s) :
Hamill, F.A., S. Apio, N. K. Mubiru, R. Bukenya-Ziraba, M. Mosango, O. W. Maganyi and D. D. Soejarto
Title :
Traditional herbal drugs of Southern Uganda, II:
literature analysis and antimicrobial assays, Volume 84, pp. 57 - 78 (2003)
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000), ONS., RNS
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Mukono
Vernacular name :
not registered
Allium cepa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium cepa L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Reference HT 3k
Author(s) :
They, A.K.A.
Title :
L' herbe et non le fétiche.Médecine et “remèdes miracles” des plantes de chez nous.82 p. , undatet, adress: A.K.A. They, BP.4801- Lome, Togo.
Center for Economic Botany, Royal Botanic Gardens.Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AE, UK.
Symptoms :
H(000), H(124)
Recipes :
H(124)nose, bulb in 2 pieces, inhalation odours
H(189) (hematie falsiforme), pounded roots barks Fagara zanthoxyloides + 4 fragments of Allium cepa + 1 hand of peper Piper guineense, powder, 1 teaspoon in the sauce of the meal,1 month
H(189) (hematie falsiforme), pounded roots barks Fagara zanthoxyloides + 4 fragments of Allium cepa + 1 hand of peper Piper guineense, powder, 1 teaspoon in the sauce of the meal,1 month
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Togo
Vernacular name :
not registered
Aloe pubescens Reynolds :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe pubescens Reynolds
Family :
Asphodelaceae
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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Symptoms :
H(000), H(037)
Recipes :
H(000) (dhukuba dugda), dried seeds of Aloe pubescens, crush boil and VO.
H(037) tuberculosis (sombe), dried seeds of Aloe pubescens, crush and drink
H(179) kidney (birbirti), H(108) cold (qilensa), dried seeds Crush and extract its content
H(037) tuberculosis (sombe), dried seeds of Aloe pubescens, crush and drink
H(179) kidney (birbirti), H(108) cold (qilensa), dried seeds Crush and extract its content
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Southeastern Ethiopia (Mana Angetu District)
Vernacular name :
hargessa (Afaan Oromo)
Aloe sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe sp.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HC 30
Author(s) :
Chauke, MA., LJ. Shai, MA. Mogale, MP. Tshisikhawe, MP. Mokgotho
Title :
Medicinal plant use of villagers in the Mopani district, Limpopo province, South Africa
Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med. 12(3):9-26 (2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajtcam.v12i3.2
Symptoms :
H(000), H(171)
Recipes :
H(000) leaves of Aloe sp. used in mixtures with different plants for treatment of all kinds of diseases. Boiled thoroughly and juice drunk
H(171) diabetes mellitus, leaves of Opuntia ficus-indica are boiled with leaves of Momordica balsamina and Aloe sp. The extract is drunk by the patients
H(171) diabetes mellitus, leaves of Opuntia ficus-indica are boiled with leaves of Momordica balsamina and Aloe sp. The extract is drunk by the patients
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Limpopo province, Mopani district)
Vernacular name :
aloe (Local Name), aloe vera (English)
Aloe striatula Haw. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe striatula Haw.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HM 77
Author(s) :
Mugomeri, E., P. Chatanga, N, Chakane
Title :
Medicinal herbs used by HIV-positive people in Lesotho
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 13(4):123-131 (2016)
10.21010/ajtcam.v13i4.17
Symptoms :
H(000), H(104), H(199)
Recipes :
H(199, 20) HIV / AIDS, + opportunistic infections H(104, 20) abdominal discomforts and H(000) pain, leaves of Aloe striatula, dry & immerse in H2O
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Lesotho
Vernacular name :
seholobe