Prelude Medicinal Plants Database
Search | Practical Guide | Authors | DisclaimerSymptom : H(004)
Description :
injury, cuts, wound, chap, scars
1217 plants found in 455 reference(s) :
Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HA 66
Author(s) :
Appiah, K.S.,, C. P. Oppong, H. K. Mardani, R. A. Omari, S. Kpabitey, C. A. Amoatey, S.Onwona-Agyeman, Y. Oikawa, K. Katsura & Y. Fujii
Title :
Medicinal plants used in the Ejisu-Juaben municipality, Southern Ghana: An ethnobotanical study
Medicines 2019, 6, 1; doi:10.3390/medicines6010001
Symptoms :
H(004), H(027v)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, H(027v) child delivery, fruit, seeds of Abelmoschus esculentus , rub (Topical)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (municipality of Ejisu-Juaben)
Vernacular name :
nkruma (Twi dialect)
Abrahamia grandidieri (Engl.) Randrian. & Lowry :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrahamia grandidieri (Engl.) Randrian. & Lowry
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Reference HR 57
Author(s) :
Randrianarivony, T. N., A. V. Ramarosandratana , T.H. Andriamihajarivo, F. Rakotoarivony, V. H. Jeannoda, A. Randrianasolo and R. W. Bussmann
Title :
The most used medicinal plants by communities in Mahaboboka, Amboronabo, Mikoboka, Southwestern, Madagascar
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:19 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0147-x
Symptoms :
H(004), H(027y), H(030)
Recipes :
H(004) infected wound, leaves of Abrahamia grandidieri, chew cataplasm on wound
H(027y) post partum recovery, leaves, decoction VO.
H(030) remove rest of placenta in uterus, leaves, decoction VO.
H(027y) post partum recovery, leaves, decoction VO.
H(030) remove rest of placenta in uterus, leaves, decoction VO.
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Southwestern Madagascar
Vernacular name :
sohihy
Abrus precatorius L. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 02
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E, M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi, K. Dramane, J. A. Elewude, S. O. Fadoju, Z.O. Gbile, E. Goudote, C.L. A. Johnson, A. Keita, O. Morakinyo, J. A. O. Ojewole, A. O. Olatunjia, E. A. Sofowora
Title :
Contribution to ethnobotanical and floristic studies in Western Nigeria.
CSTR-OUA, 420 p., (1991)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(037)
Recipes :
H(004), pounded seeds of Abrus precatorius, local application
H(037), leaves of Abrus precatorius, unripe fruit of Musa sapientum, decoction (H2O) , VO. + H2O of fermented Zea mays + karite butter (Butyrospermum paradoxum)
H(098) disturbed sleep, stems without leaves Abrus precatorius, barks stem, branch, trunk Bridelia ferruginea, Entandophragma angolese , Ficus mucoso, Combretodendrom macrocarpum, Uvaria chamae, Trema guineensis, Alstonia boonei, Sorghum bicolor, roots Vetiveria nigritana , decoction, VO.
H(037), leaves of Abrus precatorius, unripe fruit of Musa sapientum, decoction (H2O) , VO. + H2O of fermented Zea mays + karite butter (Butyrospermum paradoxum)
H(098) disturbed sleep, stems without leaves Abrus precatorius, barks stem, branch, trunk Bridelia ferruginea, Entandophragma angolese , Ficus mucoso, Combretodendrom macrocarpum, Uvaria chamae, Trema guineensis, Alstonia boonei, Sorghum bicolor, roots Vetiveria nigritana , decoction, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HB 50
Author(s) :
Bruschi, P., , M. Morganti, M. Mancini, M. A. Signorini
Title :
Traditional healers and laypeople: A qualitative and quantitative approach to local knowledge on medicinal plants in Muda (Mozambique)
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 138, 543– 563, (2011)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874111007276
Symptoms :
H(004), H(008), H(026), H(033), H(051), H(104)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, roots of Abrus precatorius ash, direct application
H(008) diarrhea, roots macerated in H2O, VO.
H(008) chinhamucaca (milky diarrhea accompanied by H(055) vomiting) , roots, mush, as food
H(026) menstrual cycle, mush, as food.
H(033) female infertility, roots macerated in H2O or mush, VO. or as food
H(051) bandama (severe paludism symptoms), roots, mush, as food
H(104) stomachache, roots decoction, VO
H(008) diarrhea, roots macerated in H2O, VO.
H(008) chinhamucaca (milky diarrhea accompanied by H(055) vomiting) , roots, mush, as food
H(026) menstrual cycle, mush, as food.
H(033) female infertility, roots macerated in H2O or mush, VO. or as food
H(051) bandama (severe paludism symptoms), roots, mush, as food
H(104) stomachache, roots decoction, VO
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Mozambique (Muda)
Vernacular name :
mutitivaroi, mini-mini (Chindau)
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(004), H(007), H(018), H(022), H(034), H(037), H(045), H(100), H(104), H(124), H(126), H(139)
Recipes :
H(004) + H(045) + H(124), stems, leaves of Abrus precatorius, local application
H(018), Abrus precatorius, leaves, juice + ginger (Zingiber officinale), RNS.
H(022), H(104), H(139), stems, leaves, decoction, VO.
H(034),H(037) cough, leaves, juice + palm wine, VO.
H(004) + H(045) + H(124), stems, leaves, pulp, local aplication
H(100)blen + H(007), H(126) + H(007), roots, RNS.
H(139), ONS. of Mallotus oppositifolius, Sida vernonifolia, Phylanthus floribundus, Abrus precatorius, Aframomum melegueta , powder in palm wine or H2O
H(018), Abrus precatorius, leaves, juice + ginger (Zingiber officinale), RNS.
H(022), H(104), H(139), stems, leaves, decoction, VO.
H(034),H(037) cough, leaves, juice + palm wine, VO.
H(004) + H(045) + H(124), stems, leaves, pulp, local aplication
H(100)blen + H(007), H(126) + H(007), roots, RNS.
H(139), ONS. of Mallotus oppositifolius, Sida vernonifolia, Phylanthus floribundus, Abrus precatorius, Aframomum melegueta , powder in palm wine or H2O
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso
Vernacular name :
jéquirity, liane à réglisse, (local French), goassien (Tagouana), laboma, sicama (Baoulé), sanga (Yacouba), moudié - bi - titi (à feuilles un peu sucré) (Shien), gou-bléidi (Gouro), boudonguié (Gagou), krikpé, klékwé (Bété), damabo (Ashanti)
Reference HW 02
Author(s) :
Wellens R.P.
Title :
Sur des plantes médicinales ou utiles du Mayumbe Congo belge d'après des notes du Rév. Père Wellens 1891 - 1924 / par E. De Wildeman, membre de l'Académie de médecine de Paris.
Bruxelles : G. Van Campenhout, 97 p; 8°, (1938)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) peels of semens of Abrus precatorius in decoction (H2O) during 1 day, to coat the wounds
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (ex. Zaïre) (ex. Belgian Congo) (Mayumbe)
Vernacular name :
mungu bak ombo
Abutilon fruticosum Guill. & Perr. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Abutilon fruticosum Guill. & Perr.
Family :
Malvaceae
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(004)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, leaves of Abutilon fruticosum are crushed and tied on wound
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Eastern Ethiopia) (Erer Valley of Babile Wereda)
Vernacular name :
balanbal (Somali)
Reference HK 52
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J. O.
Title :
Some common african herbal remedies for skin diseases: with special reference to Kenya
Medicinal and poisonous plants of the tropics.
Proceedings of symposium of the 14th International botanical congress, Berlin, 24 july - 1 august 1987, 44-69, (1987)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, dried and pounded or burnt roots of Abutilon fruticosum and ash applied.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya
Vernacular name :
bolambal (Somali)
Abutilon mauritianum (Jacq.) Medik. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abutilon mauritianum (Jacq.) Medik.
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HW 05
Author(s) :
Wome, B.
Title :
Recherches ethnopharmacognosiques sur les plantes médicinales utilisées en médecine traditionnelle à Kisangani (Haut-Zaïre).
Thèse de doctorat, Université libre de Bruxelles, Fac. Sc., 561 p., (1985)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, leaves, local application
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (ex. Zaïre) (Kisangani)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Acacia albida Del. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia albida Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev.
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(004), H(020), H(092), H(097z), H(111), H(137)
Recipes :
H(137) pains, H(004) wounds, H(097z) skin inflammations and H(111) burns, H(020) stings; bites and H(092) poisoning, bark of Faidherbia albida , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
bioépi, djúè (Balanta), buàdja (Biafada), camude, camudo, camudé (Bijagó), biongômo (Balanta-mané), ferida-branco, fididabranco, pau-ferida, pó-de-ferida-branco (Guinean creole) sipiñã, sipiña-brabu (Creole; Senegal´sflora), busseu-uliba (Busseu-uliba), cad (Fula foro), bubirique (Jola), borassanhe, buladanêlhe, bulé, búrlè-danédjo, marroné, (Fula), betampale (Mancanha), borassam, borassam-ô (Mandinga), butchampele (Manjaco), ussímpulo (Pepel)
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(004)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, fresh and dry bark of Acacia albida is crushed, mixed with bile of sheep and smear on affected area of the skin
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Eastern Zone of Tigray
Vernacular name :
momona (Tigrigna)
Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 78
Author(s) :
Malzy, P.
Title :
Quelques plantes du Nord Cameroun et leurs utilisations.
Journal d'agriculture tropicale et de botanique appliquée, vol. 1, n°5-6, pp. 148-179; (1954)
http://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1954_num_1_5_2147
Quelques plantes du Nord Cameroun et leurs utilisations (suite et fin)
Journal d'agriculture tropicale et de botanique appliquée, vol. 1, n°7-9, pp. 317-332; (1954)
http://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1954_num_1_7_2164
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(095), H(103), H(203)
Recipes :
H(001) sore eyes, decoction of leaves of Acacia arabica, very concentrated, gives a paste in local application
H(004) wound healing, fruit powder of Acacia arabica
H(103) teeth ache, chewed fruit
H(095) seeds have great nutritional power and are renowned for preventing hunger
H(203) The wood, insect resistant, used for the manufacture of mortars, pestles. The bark gives resistant links. The roots are used as defense sticks.
H(004) wound healing, fruit powder of Acacia arabica
H(103) teeth ache, chewed fruit
H(095) seeds have great nutritional power and are renowned for preventing hunger
H(203) The wood, insect resistant, used for the manufacture of mortars, pestles. The bark gives resistant links. The roots are used as defense sticks.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
North Cameroon
Vernacular name :
gabdi, gawari (Fulfuldé)
Acacia brevispica Harms :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia brevispica Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HB 26M
Author(s) :
Bonnefoux, Benedicto Marius (R.P.)
Title :
Plantes médicinales du Hufla. Manuscrits n° 1 et n°2 (Congrégation do Espirito Santo), 1885-1937. Registrated by Bossard, E. in ref. HB 25M
Symptoms :
H(004), H(014), H(104)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, cooked leaves of Acacia brevispica, application on wounds
H(014) purpura, leaves, RNS.
H(104) sourness stomach (otyi) ngwilila, leaves, to chew
H(014) purpura, leaves, RNS.
H(104) sourness stomach (otyi) ngwilila, leaves, to chew
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (regions of Hufla, Tchivinguiro)
Vernacular name :
(omu) nkhenya, (omu) nkhenga, (olu) nkhuenya (Nyaneka)
Acacia ehrenbergiana Hayne :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia ehrenbergiana Hayne
Family :
Fabaceae
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(001), H(004), H(045)
Recipes :
H(001) eye infections, H(001) red eyes, grind the leaves of Acacia ehrenbergiana in H2O and wash the eye
H(004) injuries, H(045) wound infections, leaf paste isapplied topically
H(004) injuries, H(045) wound infections, leaf paste isapplied topically
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Djibouti (Region of Randa)
Vernacular name :
makqani (Geez ?)
Reference HV 56
Author(s) :
Volpato G. , P. Kourková, V. Zelený
Title :
Healing war wounds and perfuming exile: the use of vegetal, animal, and mineral products for perfumes, cosmetics, and skin healing among Sahrawi refugees of Western Sahara
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 8:49 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/49
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004)
Recipes :
H(001) eye infections and conjuntivitis, resin of Acacia ehrenbergiana triturated, topical, application to eyes
H(004) antiseptic for wounds, leaves dried and powdered, topical application
H(004) antiseptic for wounds, leaves dried and powdered, topical application
Region :
Western Sahara
Country :
Sahara
Vernacular name :
tamat (Hassaniya)
Acacia erioloba E.Mey. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia erioloba E.Mey.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 87
Author(s) :
Mabona U., S.F. Van Vuuren
Title :
Southern African medicinal plants used to treat skin diseases
South African Journal of Botany 87, pp 175–193, (2013)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2013.04.002
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, ash wood of Acacia erioloba applied topically : from ref of: Smith (1996) and Von Koenen (1996): reference to be found in bibliography of HM 87_Mabona
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Southern African
Vernacular name :
giraffe thorn (local English)
Acacia etbaïca Schweinf. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia etbaïca Schweinf.
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(004), H(038)
Recipes :
H(004) head wound, dry leaf of Acacia etbaïca is powdered, mixed with butter and smear on head
H(038) fungal infection (tewsas), when dry/fresh stem is burnt latex produced and the smear by the latex on affected area of the skin
H(038) fungal infection (tewsas), when dry/fresh stem is burnt latex produced and the smear by the latex on affected area of the skin
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Eastern Zone of Tigray
Vernacular name :
seraw (Tigrigna)
Acacia farnesiana (L.) Willd :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia farnesiana (L.) Willd
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HR 57
Author(s) :
Randrianarivony, T. N., A. V. Ramarosandratana , T.H. Andriamihajarivo, F. Rakotoarivony, V. H. Jeannoda, A. Randrianasolo and R. W. Bussmann
Title :
The most used medicinal plants by communities in Mahaboboka, Amboronabo, Mikoboka, Southwestern, Madagascar
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:19 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0147-x
Symptoms :
H(004), H(018), H(051), H(103)
Recipes :
H(004) infected wound, leaves of Acacia farnesiana crushed and cataplasm on wound
H(018) headache.in childeren , leaves dcoction, VO.
H(051) fever in children, H(103) caries. roots hot infusion and mouthwash
H(018) headache.in childeren , leaves dcoction, VO.
H(051) fever in children, H(103) caries. roots hot infusion and mouthwash
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Southwestern Madagascar
Vernacular name :
kasia
Acacia karroo Hayne :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia karroo Hayne
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(004), H(013), H(014), H(026), H(051), H(078), H(100), H(157), H(182)
Recipes :
H(004) persistent wound, H(013) abscess, H(014) scabies, H(026) dysmenorrhea, H(051) paludism, H(078) uterine cancer and matrix, H(100) diseases transmitted through sexual contact, H(157) infantile convulsions, H(182) zona, decoction of the mixture of roots of Acacia karroo, maceration, enema, 1 x / day while 2 to 3 days
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (city of Lubumbashi and its surroundings)
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa mellifera Vahl.
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(004), H(014), H(045), H(111), H(118)
Recipes :
H(004) injuries,H(014) whitlow, H(045) wound infections, H(124) haemorrhage, leaves paste of Acacia mellifera , local application
H(111) burns, heated leaf powder , local application
H(118) angina, fresh leaves in chewed
H(111) burns, heated leaf powder , local application
H(118) angina, fresh leaves in chewed
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Djibouti (Region of Randa)
Vernacular name :
makqarto (Geez ?)
Reference HM 87
Author(s) :
Mabona U., S.F. Van Vuuren
Title :
Southern African medicinal plants used to treat skin diseases
South African Journal of Botany 87, pp 175–193, (2013)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2013.04.002
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, poltice from roots of Acacia mellifera : from ref of: Smith (1996), Von Koenen (1996), Mutai et al. (2009), Van Wyk et al. (2011): reference to be found in bibliography of HM 87_Mabona
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Southern African
Vernacular name :
hookthorn, black thorn (local English)
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(001), H(004), H(027v), H(037), H(108), H(111)
Recipes :
H(001) eyes , leaves of Acacia mellifera, RNS. eye-drop
H(108) flue leaves /bark , sniffing, VO.
H(111) fire-burn seeds, topical
H(004) head/ bullet injury barks,seeds tying, topical
H(037) extrapulmonary tuberculosis, leaves RNS., VO.
H(027v) birth labour YB VO., body wash
H(108) flue leaves /bark , sniffing, VO.
H(111) fire-burn seeds, topical
H(004) head/ bullet injury barks,seeds tying, topical
H(037) extrapulmonary tuberculosis, leaves RNS., VO.
H(027v) birth labour YB VO., body wash
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile :
4 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 HK 89
Author(s) :
Kankara S. S., M.H. Ibrahim, M. Mustafa, R. Go
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used for traditional maternal healthcare in Katsina state, Nigeria
South African Journal of Botany 97, pp. 165–175, (2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2015.01.007
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) postpartum wound healing, pods of Acacia nilotica, decoction, soaking (this plant is used for traditional maternal healthcare in Katsina state of Nigeria)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Katsina state)
Vernacular name :
bagaruwa
Reference HK 93
Author(s) :
Kiringe, J. W.
Title :
A Survey of Traditional Health Remedies Used by the Maasai of Southern Kaijiado District, Kenya
Ethnobotany Research & Applications 4:061-073 (2006)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(051), H(075), H(095), H(104), H(113), H(135)
Recipes :
H(004) cleaning circumcision wounds, ONS of Acacia nilotica
H(051) paludism, Roots-boil in water, sieve then mix with oil or soup.
H(075) appetite enhancer, bark & roots-boil in water. Taken with soup
H(095) strength/nutrient supplement, roots-remove outer part, soak or boil in water. Used by morans.
H(104) stomachache, ONS., RNS.
H(113) painful joints/arthritis, ONS., RNS
H(135) enhance/facilitate digestion, Roots-grind/crush, boil in water, then sieve
H(051) paludism, Roots-boil in water, sieve then mix with oil or soup.
H(075) appetite enhancer, bark & roots-boil in water. Taken with soup
H(095) strength/nutrient supplement, roots-remove outer part, soak or boil in water. Used by morans.
H(104) stomachache, ONS., RNS.
H(113) painful joints/arthritis, ONS., RNS
H(135) enhance/facilitate digestion, Roots-grind/crush, boil in water, then sieve
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :
Reference HP 1k
Author(s) :
Palayer, P.
Title :
Lexique de plantes du pays Sar.Plantes spontanées et cultivées.Tome 2, 78 p., (1977)
Collège Charles Lwanga.C.E.L. Sarh-Tchad.Publié avec le concours financier de l'UNESCO.
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004), fruit on wounds
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Chad (Sar country)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Acacia nilotica var. adansonii (Guill. & Perr.) Kuntze :
6 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 HA 00
Author(s) :
Adam, J.G., N. Echard & M. Lescot
Title :
Plantes médicinales Hausa de l'Ader (République du Niger).
Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 19, 259 - 399, (1972)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(006), H(008), H(111)
Recipes :
H(001), leaves, powder, eyes bath
H(004), fruit, juice, local application
H(006), leaves, decoction (H2O) + red salt, V.O on an empty stomach
H(008), fresh leaves, powder, V.O. + milk
H(111), Acacia nilotica var. adansonii + Guiera senegalensis , leaves, powder, local application
H(004), fruit, juice, local application
H(006), leaves, decoction (H2O) + red salt, V.O on an empty stomach
H(008), fresh leaves, powder, V.O. + milk
H(111), Acacia nilotica var. adansonii + Guiera senegalensis , leaves, powder, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Niger
Vernacular name :
baraguwa
Reference HA 03
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E., V. Adjakidje, M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi, A. Akoegninou, J. d'Almeida, F. Apovo, K. Boukef, M. Chadare, G. Gusset, K. Dramane, J. Eyme, J. - N. Gassita, N. Gbaguidi, E. Goudote, S. Guinko, P. Houngnon, Issa Lo, A. Keita, H. V. Kiniffo, D. Kone - Bamba, A. Musampa Nseyya, M. Saadou, Th. Sodogandji, S. de Souza, A. Tchabi, C. Zinsou Dossa, TH. Zohoun
Title :
Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques et floristiques en République populaire du Bénin.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 895 p., (1989)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004), leaves Biophytum petersianum, barks trunc, twigs tronc Acacia nilotica, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Benin
Vernacular name :
gamalwa (Fon, Goun)
Reference HA 06
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E., M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi , L. Dan Dicko, H. Daouda, M. Delmas, S. de Souza, M. Garba, S. Guinko, A. Kayonga, D. N'Glo, J.-L. Reynal, M. Saadou
Title :
Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques et floristiques au Niger.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 250 p., (1980)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(006), H(008), H(068), H(091), H(094), H(103), H(104), H(113), H(173)
Recipes :
H(001) conjonctivitis, leaves in powder, infusion, drops in eyes
H(004), fruit juice, local application
H(006), leaves decoction (H2O) , VO. H(006) + H(104), leaves decoction (H2O) delayed, VO.
H(006) + H(104), ripe fruit, roasting, pounded, delayed in milk, VO.
H(008), pounded leaves, sieved, delayed in some curds + miled, VO.
H(068), fruit Tamarindus indica, tuber of Manihot esculenta, ripe fruit Citrus limon, Acacia nilotica, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(094), carbonized seeds, pounded, local application
H(103) inflammation of the gums, ripe fruit , dried, powder, local application
H(113) rheumatism , H(091), barks of stems, twigs, trunc of Mitragyna inermis of Acacia nilotica of Piliostigma reticulatum, roots Cassia sieberiana of Combretum micranthum, ONS. Acacia albida, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(173), leaves and stems, local application
H(004), fruit juice, local application
H(006), leaves decoction (H2O) , VO. H(006) + H(104), leaves decoction (H2O) delayed, VO.
H(006) + H(104), ripe fruit, roasting, pounded, delayed in milk, VO.
H(008), pounded leaves, sieved, delayed in some curds + miled, VO.
H(068), fruit Tamarindus indica, tuber of Manihot esculenta, ripe fruit Citrus limon, Acacia nilotica, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(094), carbonized seeds, pounded, local application
H(103) inflammation of the gums, ripe fruit , dried, powder, local application
H(113) rheumatism , H(091), barks of stems, twigs, trunc of Mitragyna inermis of Acacia nilotica of Piliostigma reticulatum, roots Cassia sieberiana of Combretum micranthum, ONS. Acacia albida, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(173), leaves and stems, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Niger
Vernacular name :
bagaruwa (Hausa), jetti (Zarma), gawari gaudi, gabdi (Peuhl), tiggaert (Tamacheck), kangar (Beriberi)
Reference HC 55
Author(s) :
Cisse, A, M Gueye, A. Ka, F. Ndiaye, S. Koma, L.E. Akpo
Title :
Ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales chez les bergers peuls de Widou Thiengoly de la commune de Téssékéré (Ferlo-Nord Sénégal).
Journal of Applied Biosciences 98 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(013), H(014), H(091), H(094), H(103), H(104), H(135), H(169), H(200)
Recipes :
H(001) vision problem, H(004) wound, H(013) ulcer, H(014) dermatological affection, H(091) fatigue, H(091) virility, H(091) invigorating, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(103) teeth ache, H(104) stomach aches, H(135) indigestion, H(169) hernia, H(200) antibiotic, roots of Acacia nilotica subsp. Adstringens, RNS. (medicinal species sometimes used in combination with other species)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Sengal (Ferlo-North)
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Reference HI 13
Author(s) :
Issa T O , Y S Mohamed, S Yagi, R H Ahmed, T M Najeeb, A M Makhawi and T O Khider
Title :
Ethnobotanical investigation on medicinal plants in Algoz area (South Kordofan), Sudan
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 14:31 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0230-y
Symptoms :
H(004), H(104), H(108), H(113)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, fruit powder of Acacia nilotica subsp.adstringens mixed with bee wax, local application
H(104) stomachache, powder of fruit mixed with "ajeen" and VO.
H(108) flu, cold, fruit for smoke fumigant
H(113) rheumatic pain, bark of Ximenia americana mixed with salt, fruit of Acacia nilotica subsp. adstringens and sesame oil and rubbed
H(104) stomachache, powder of fruit mixed with "ajeen" and VO.
H(108) flu, cold, fruit for smoke fumigant
H(113) rheumatic pain, bark of Ximenia americana mixed with salt, fruit of Acacia nilotica subsp. adstringens and sesame oil and rubbed
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Sudan (South Kordofan)
Vernacular name :
garad
Reference HI 15
Author(s) :
Inngjerdingen K., C. S. Nergård, D. Diallo, P. P. Mounkoro, B. Paulsen
Title :
An ethnopharmacological survey of plants used for wound healing in Dogonland, Mali, West Africa
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 92, 233–244 (2004)
doi:10.1016/j.jep.2004.02.021
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013)
Recipes :
H(004) new wounds “baarum”. Leaves or fruits of Acacia nilotica subsp. adansonii . Juice from the leaves or a powder of dried fruits is applied (information colected in the village of Natanga)
H(004) old wounds “danna-wagaa” or "mii-pein”. A powder of dried fruit is applied (information colected in the village of Kokodjougou)
H(004) open wounds “nadonyu". A powder of dried fruit is applied(information colected in the village of Natanga)
H(004) new wounds “baarum”. A powder of fruit mixed with water is used as a wash. A powder is applied (information colected in the village of Ningari)
H(004) all kinds of wounds. A decoction of stem bark is used as a wash (information colected in the village of Boro)
H(004) genetial wounds “sopise”. A decoction of root bark is drunk and used as a bath (information colected in the village of Ibi)
H(013) boils “agnumiirun”. A powder of roots is applied (information colected in the village of Ibi)
H(004) old wounds “danna-wagaa” or "mii-pein”. A powder of dried fruit is applied (information colected in the village of Kokodjougou)
H(004) open wounds “nadonyu". A powder of dried fruit is applied(information colected in the village of Natanga)
H(004) new wounds “baarum”. A powder of fruit mixed with water is used as a wash. A powder is applied (information colected in the village of Ningari)
H(004) all kinds of wounds. A decoction of stem bark is used as a wash (information colected in the village of Boro)
H(004) genetial wounds “sopise”. A decoction of root bark is drunk and used as a bath (information colected in the village of Ibi)
H(013) boils “agnumiirun”. A powder of roots is applied (information colected in the village of Ibi)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali (Dogonland)
Vernacular name :
baala "dogulo soo" (Natanga), (Boro), baala "tommo soo" (Ningari), baara "toro soo" (Ibi)
Acacia nubica Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nubica Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia oerforta (Forssk.) Schweinf.
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(004), H(013), H(045), H(123)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, H(045) wound infections, leaves paste of Acacia oerfota , local application
H(013) infections, grind the leaves in H2O and wash
H(123) food poisoning, oaking crushed leaves in H2O and VO.
H(013) infections, grind the leaves in H2O and wash
H(123) food poisoning, oaking crushed leaves in H2O and VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Djibouti (Region of Randa)
Vernacular name :
sisakto (Geez ?)
Acacia pennata Willd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia pennata Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 40
Author(s) :
Agyare, C. , A. Asase, M. Lechtenberg, M. Niehues, A. Deters, A. Hensl
Title :
An Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro confirmation of ethnopharmacological use of medicinal plants used for wound healing in Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma area, Ghana
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 125, pp. 393- 403, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) new and old wounds, leaves, stem bark of Acacia pennata, poultice
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (district of Gosomtwi-Atwima-Kwanwoma)
Vernacular name :
nwere (Asante-Twi)
Acacia polyacantha Willd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia polyacantha Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 52
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J. O.
Title :
Some common african herbal remedies for skin diseases: with special reference to Kenya
Medicinal and poisonous plants of the tropics.
Proceedings of symposium of the 14th International botanical congress, Berlin, 24 july - 1 august 1987, 44-69, (1987)
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, dried, pounded leaves of Acacia polyacantha, mixed with some oil and applied
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya
Vernacular name :
mkengewa (Bajun, Swahili)
Acacia pycnantha Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia pycnantha Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 66
Author(s) :
Appiah, K.S.,, C. P. Oppong, H. K. Mardani, R. A. Omari, S. Kpabitey, C. A. Amoatey, S.Onwona-Agyeman, Y. Oikawa, K. Katsura & Y. Fujii
Title :
Medicinal plants used in the Ejisu-Juaben municipality, Southern Ghana: An ethnobotanical study
Medicines 2019, 6, 1; doi:10.3390/medicines6010001
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds stem barks of Acacia pycnantha, grind, topical
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (municipality of Ejisu-Juaben)
Vernacular name :
akasia (Twi dialect)