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Description :
depurative, diuretic
464 plants found in 135 reference(s) :
Abrus precatorius L. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HB 3k
Author(s) :
Bost, R.
Title :
Pharmacopée malgache.
Mémoire de l'Institut scientifique de Madagascar, série B, Tome 10, Fasc. 2, 159 - 234, (1961)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(037), H(053), H(055), H(091)
Recipes :
H(007), whole plant of Abrus precatorius, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(037), cough, leaves & stems, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(053), aerian part, decoction (H2O) , drops in ears, RNS.
H(055), vomitive, aerian part, decoction (H2O) , drops in ears, RNS.
H(091) childs, whole plant, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(037), cough, leaves & stems, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(053), aerian part, decoction (H2O) , drops in ears, RNS.
H(055), vomitive, aerian part, decoction (H2O) , drops in ears, RNS.
H(091) childs, whole plant, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Madagascar
Vernacular name :
voamaintilany
Reference HG 09
Author(s) :
Gessler, M.C., D.E. Msuya, M.H.H. Nkunya, L.B. Mwasumbi, A. Schär, M. Heinrich & M. Tanner
Title :
Traditional healers in Tanzania: the treatment of malaria with plant remedies
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 48, pp. 131 - 144, (1995)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(051), H(068), H(075), H(091)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism + H(068) + H(075) + H(091), roots barks Cassia didymobotrya, Abrus precatorius, stems barks Crossopteryx febrifuga , decoction (H2O) + inhalation VO., to diminish the fever
H(007) + H(051) paludism + H(068) + H(075), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO., to diminish the fever
H(007) + H(051) paludism + H(068) + H(075), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO., to diminish the fever
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
orututi
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)
Abrus precatorius L. subsp. africanus Verdc. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L. subsp. africanus Verdc.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Glycine abrus L.
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(007), H(033), H(092), H(124)
Recipes :
H(007), leaves, VO.
H(033) femal, roots infusion, VO. , the foam only
H(092), seeds with broken envelopes
H(124)hematemesis, leaves infusion, VO.
H(033) femal, roots infusion, VO. , the foam only
H(092), seeds with broken envelopes
H(124)hematemesis, leaves infusion, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Abrus pulchellus Wall. ex Thwaites :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus pulchellus Wall. ex Thwaites
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(006), H(007), H(037), H(051)
Recipes :
H(006) laxative and H(007) diuretic, leaves of Abrus pulchellus , RNS.
H(037) cough, decoction of leaves, VO.
H(051) fever decoction of leaves, bath
H(037) cough, decoction of leaves, VO.
H(051) fever decoction of leaves, bath
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Central African Republic (Oubangui)
Vernacular name :
mbiti (Banda), mazimbre (Manja), molongolongo (Linda).
Acacia albida Del. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia albida Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev.
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)
Reference HP 11
Author(s) :
Potel, Anne-Marie
Title :
Les plantes médicinales au Sénégal. Study report of Anne-Marie Potel, accomplished at Nguekokh (Senegal), 2002.
Registered in the chapter "Grey Littérature "of the PRELUDE data bank
http://pagesperso-orange.fr/senegal.bourbonnais/Anne%20marie.htm
Symptoms :
H(001), H(006), H(007), H(037), H(051), H(053), H(126), H(173)
Recipes :
H(001) conjunctivitis, cataract, H(053) ears pain , roots of Acacia albida, RNS.
H(006) constipation,H(037) bronchitis, H(051) diverses feworms, H(126) icterus, bark, roots, dry pods, RNS.
H(007) diuretic,H(037) cough , H(053) otitis, H(053) mumps, H(051) paludism, trunc's barks, RNS
H(173) leprosy and white spots on the skin, specially on the face, decoction of bark, local application
H(006) constipation,H(037) bronchitis, H(051) diverses feworms, H(126) icterus, bark, roots, dry pods, RNS.
H(007) diuretic,H(037) cough , H(053) otitis, H(053) mumps, H(051) paludism, trunc's barks, RNS
H(173) leprosy and white spots on the skin, specially on the face, decoction of bark, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal (Nguekokh region)
Vernacular name :
kadd (Wolof), balasa (Bambara), sas (Serere)
Acacia drepanolobium Harms ex Sjöstedt :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia drepanolobium Harms ex Sjöstedt
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HG 02
Author(s) :
Glover, P.E., J. Stewart & M.D. Gwynne
Title :
Masai and Kipsigis notes on East african plants, Part III - Medicinal uses of plants.
East African agricultural and forestry journal, 32, 2, 200 - 207, (1966)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(118)
Recipes :
H(007) postpartum, roots, decoction (H2O) + milk or tea, V.O.
H(118), barks, chewed
H(118), barks, chewed
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya
Vernacular name :
not registered
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(007), H(027y), H(118)
Recipes :
H(007) diur. + H(027y), roots, decoction (H2O) + milk , after delivery
H(118), chewed bark, VO. juice
H(118), chewed bark, VO. juice
Region :
East Africa
Country :
East Africa
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Acacia nilotica var. adansonii (Guill. & Perr.) Kuntze :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica var. adansonii (Guill. & Perr.) Kuntze
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Del. subsp. adstringens (Schumm. & Thonn.) Roberty
,
Acacia adansonii Guill. & Perr.
Reference 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(007), H(038), H(045), H(104), H(124)
Recipes :
H(007) + H(038), leaves, barks stem, branch, trunk Azadirachta indica + ONS. Acacia nilotica...var. adansonii, VO.
H(006) + H(104), raw fruit, roots, VO.
H(006) + H(104),seeds, barks stem, branch, trunk , dried, powder, delayed in H2O, VO.,
H(124) + H(045), fruit Acacia nilotica...var. adansonii , powder + Tamarindus indica, Piliostigma reticulatum powder barks stem, branch, trunk , local application
H(007), roots Acacia nilotica...var. adansonii , Leptadenia hastata, Securinega virosa + leaves Arachis hypogea, VO.
H(006) + H(104), raw fruit, roots, VO.
H(006) + H(104),seeds, barks stem, branch, trunk , dried, powder, delayed in H2O, VO.,
H(124) + H(045), fruit Acacia nilotica...var. adansonii , powder + Tamarindus indica, Piliostigma reticulatum powder barks stem, branch, trunk , local application
H(007), roots Acacia nilotica...var. adansonii , Leptadenia hastata, Securinega virosa + leaves Arachis hypogea, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
not registered
Acacia sakalava Drake :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia sakalava Drake
Family :
Fabaceae
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(007)
Recipes :
H(007) diuretic, decoction of stems and leaves of Acacia sakalava
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
North Madagascar
Vernacular name :
botomirogno (Antakarana)
Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia senegal (L.) Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa senegal L.
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(001), H(007), H(037), H(091), H(104), H(113), H(126)
Recipes :
H(001), arabic gum (el'alk), eyes wash
H(037), H(104), H(126), gum, powder, VO.
H(007), H(091), gum, RNS., VO.?
H(113) anti-inflammatory, gum, in external use
H(037), H(104), H(126), gum, powder, VO.
H(007), H(091), gum, RNS., VO.?
H(113) anti-inflammatory, gum, in external use
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
âwerwâr, êîrwâr (Moresque), gommier du sénégal, gommier de mauritanie, gommier de somalie (local French)
Acacia sieberiana DC. :
3 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 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(007), H(013), H(038), H(068), H(097), H(100), H(102), H(108), H(173), H(179)
Recipes :
H(007) diuretic,H(013) pimples, H(068) tenia, H(100) syphilis, H(102) bile, H(102) cholagogue, H(173) leprosy, roots decoction of Acacia sieberiana, RNS.
H(038) uretral pain, roots, wood of Acacia sieberiana, maceration, RNS.
H(038) uretral pain, H(100) blennorrage , leaves of Acacia sieberiana, maceration, RNS.
H(068) bilharziosis, roots and stems with leaves of Vernonia colorata of Securinega virosa of Combretum glutinosum of Acacia sieberiana, RNS.
H(097) orchitis, leaves of Acacia sieberiana, decoction, RNS.
H(108) cold, H(179) kidney diseases, leaves of Acacia sieberiana, infusion, RNS.
H(038) uretral pain, roots, wood of Acacia sieberiana, maceration, RNS.
H(038) uretral pain, H(100) blennorrage , leaves of Acacia sieberiana, maceration, RNS.
H(068) bilharziosis, roots and stems with leaves of Vernonia colorata of Securinega virosa of Combretum glutinosum of Acacia sieberiana, RNS.
H(097) orchitis, leaves of Acacia sieberiana, decoction, RNS.
H(108) cold, H(179) kidney diseases, leaves of Acacia sieberiana, infusion, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali
Vernacular name :
baki, bakijè, gweniba (Bambara), bagijè (Malinke), kucèrè gbage, tinyanga (Minyanka), tinyanga (Senoufo), sèngè-nambilen
Reference HN 15
Author(s) :
Natabou Dégbé, F.
Title :
Contribution à l'étude de la médecine et de la Pharmacopée traditionnelles au Bénin: Tentatives d'intégration dans le système de santé officiel.
Thèse pour l'obtention du diplôme de Docteur en Pharmacie de l'Université Cheikh Anta Diop (Dipl ôme d'état), 138 p., Juillet 1991
Symptoms :
H(007), H(013), H(097), H(100), H(102), H(108), H(173), H(179)
Recipes :
H(007) diuretic, H(100) syphilis, H(102) cholagogue, H(173) leprosy, whole plant of Acacia sieberiana, RNS.
H(013) ecthyma, roots decoction of Acacia., RNS.
H(097) orchitis, H(108) cold, H(179) back ache, leaves infusion of Acacia., RNS.
H(100) blennorrage, leaves maceration of Acacia., RNS.
H(013) ecthyma, roots decoction of Acacia., RNS.
H(097) orchitis, H(108) cold, H(179) back ache, leaves infusion of Acacia., RNS.
H(100) blennorrage, leaves maceration of Acacia., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Benin
Vernacular name :
farkaya, boudji (Haoussa), konkonpiele, adouwé, tchaga (Fon), dakouatopana (Somba), sihé (Yoruba), tchaya, koukoumbou, lepousia, sangounou kpika (Bariba), waaporika (Waama), sihé (Nagot)
Acalypha colorata Baker :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha colorata Baker
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HD 38
Author(s) :
Daruty, C. (Dr)
Title :
Plantes Médicinales de l'Ile Maurice et des Pays Intertropicaux (p. 215)
General Steam Printing Company, 6, rue du Gouvernement - Maurice (1886)
https://archive.org/details/b24400270
Symptoms :
H(007), H(008y), H(075), H(088)
Recipes :
Acalypha colorata used for the treatment of : H(007) depurative, H(008y) tambave or H(075) nutritional marasmus, H(088) astringent
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Mauritius
Vernacular name :
bois queues de rats(Creole)
Acalypha volkensii Pax :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha volkensii Pax
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HT 2k
Author(s) :
Timberlake, J. R.
Title :
Ethnobotany of the Pokot of Nothern Kenya, 106 p., (1987)Unpublished report. East African Herbarium
Center for Economic Botany, Royal Botanic Gardens.Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AE, UK.
Symptoms :
H(006), H(007), H(091), H(201)
Recipes :
H(006), H(007), root infusion used as diuretic especially for children also as as purgative
H(091), Root infusion with milk used as child's tonic. Sticks used to make arrows
H(201), or mixed wjth root of Acalypha volkensii and milk for child not passing wind(?).
H(091), Root infusion with milk used as child's tonic. Sticks used to make arrows
H(201), or mixed wjth root of Acalypha volkensii and milk for child not passing wind(?).
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (North region)
Vernacular name :
kembirwo , kaparasamugh, tapakapow, kasilaya
Achyranthes aspera L. :
5 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 HD 04
Author(s) :
Desouter, S.
Title :
Pharmacopée humaine et vétérinaire du Rwanda.
Musée royal de l'Afrique centrale
Tervuren. Ann. Sc. Eco., Vol. 22, 254 p., (1991)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(007), H(037)
Recipes :
H(006), H(007),H(037) pneumonia, whole plant, pounded H2O, juice, 1 gulp morning and evening
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Rwanda
Vernacular name :
umushomorankoko, umushomborankoko (Kinyarwanda)
Reference HD 38
Author(s) :
Daruty, C. (Dr)
Title :
Plantes Médicinales de l'Ile Maurice et des Pays Intertropicaux (p. 215)
General Steam Printing Company, 6, rue du Gouvernement - Maurice (1886)
https://archive.org/details/b24400270
Symptoms :
H(001), H(005), H(007), H(013), H(038), H(100), H(113)
Recipes :
H(037) bronchitis, pectoral syrup, 500 gr roots of Achyranthes aspera (herbe à sergent), 500 gr of Atylosia scarabaeoides (pistaches maronnes), 500 gr of Cassia occidentalis (casse puante), 60 gr of Leucas aspera (madame tombé), 60 gr of flowers of Hypericum chinense (mille pertuis) ,60 gr of Quivisia oppositifolia (café marron or monbrun), 60 gr balm of Psiadia glutinosa ( l'île plate), 60 gr of Plectranthus rotundifolius (baume du pérou), 125 gr of Clematis mauritiana (arabic gum), 30 gr of Leonotis nepetifolia (Leonurus d'acca), 70 l H2O, decoction, to reduce 6 l + white sugar, make a syrup. VO. 1 poon regularly
Achyranthes aspera used for the treatment of : H(001) ophthalmia, H(005) dropsy, H(007) diuretic, H(007) depurative, H(013) skin illness, H(038) urogenital diseases, H(100) syphilis, H(113) rheumatism (roots)
Achyranthes aspera used for the treatment of : H(001) ophthalmia, H(005) dropsy, H(007) diuretic, H(007) depurative, H(013) skin illness, H(038) urogenital diseases, H(100) syphilis, H(113) rheumatism (roots)
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Mauritius
Vernacular name :
herbe sergent (Creole) , nayebourivievayr (Tamoul)
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(007), H(037), H(118)
Recipes :
H(007),H(037), whole plant , decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(037), H(118),whole plant , decoction (H2O) , inhalation
H(037), H(118),whole plant , decoction (H2O) , inhalation
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HP 04
Author(s) :
Pernet, R. & G. Meyer
Title :
Pharmacopée de Madagascar
Publication de l'Institut de Recherche scientifique, Tananarive - Tsimbazaza, 86 p., (1957)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(007), H(014), H(037), H(100), H(104), H(139), H(195)
Recipes :
H(001), ONS.,RNS.
H(007) diur., H(195) , RNS.
H(014), ONS.,RNS.
H(027y),H(037), roots, RNS.
H(100) syph., leaves,RNS.
H(104), pyrosis, whole plant, RNS.
H(139), fruits, RNS.
H(007) diur., H(195) , RNS.
H(014), ONS.,RNS.
H(027y),H(037), roots, RNS.
H(100) syph., leaves,RNS.
H(104), pyrosis, whole plant, RNS.
H(139), fruits, RNS.
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Madagascar
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HT 20
Author(s) :
Terrac, M.-L.
Title :
Contribution à l'étude des plantes médicinales de Madagascar, de la Réunion et de l'île Maurice.
Thèse pour l'obtention du diplôme de Docteur de l'Université de Paris (Pharmacie), Novembre 1947. Imprimerie Vuibert, 6 rue Martel, Paris, 246 p., (1947)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(007), H(037), H(038), H(113), H(193), H(195)
Recipes :
H(001), H(007), H(193), H(195), ONS., RNS.
H(037) diseases of the lung, H(038), H(100) syph., H(113) rheumatism, roots, RNS.
(registered from references HT 20 - 3, HT 20 - 4bis, HT 20 - 5, HT 20 - 6)
H(037) diseases of the lung, H(038), H(100) syph., H(113) rheumatism, roots, RNS.
(registered from references HT 20 - 3, HT 20 - 4bis, HT 20 - 5, HT 20 - 6)
Region :
Madagascar, Reunion, Mauritius
Country :
Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion
Vernacular name :
not registered
Adansonia digitata L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Adansonia digitata L.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Synonyms :
Adansonia sphaerocarpa A.Chev.
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(007), H(091), H(104)
Recipes :
H(007) diuretic, H(091) fortifying, maceration of pounded leaves of Adansonia digitata (receipt Socé)
H(104) child enteralgia, fruit of Adansonia digitata , RNS.. (receipts Niominka and Socé)
H(104) child enteralgia, fruit of Adansonia digitata , RNS.. (receipts Niominka and Socé)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal (Saloun island)
Vernacular name :
ibak, bak (Niominka) ; sito (Socé)
Reference HP 2k
Author(s) :
Pernet, R.
Title :
Les plantes médicinales malgaches.Catalogue de nos connaissances chimiques et pharmaceutiques.
Mémoires de l'Institut scientifique de Madagascar. Série B, Tome 8, 217 - 303, (1957)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(007), H(051), H(053), H(068), H(082)
Recipes :
H(001), H(007), H(051), H(053), H(068), H(082), leaves, RNS. -
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Madagascar
Vernacular name :
sefo, fontana, vontana, za, zahabe, ringy, horingy, rainiala.
Aerva lanata (L.) Juss. ex Schult. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aerva lanata (L.) Juss. ex Schult.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Reference HO 20
Author(s) :
Olowokudejo J. D., A. B. Kadiri, V.A. Travih
Title :
An Ethnobotanical Survey of Herbal Markets and Medicinal Plants in Lagos State of Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 12: 851-65. 2008.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/lagos.htm
Symptoms :
H(004), H(006), H(007), H(013), H(020), H(068), H(179)
Recipes :
H(004) wound,H(013) ulcer, H(020) snake bite, H(179) kidney and bladder stones sore; H(007) diuretic, H(006) purgative, H(068) antihelmintic, whole plants of Aerva lanata, RNS. (Information obtained from herb sellers and traditional medicine practitioners from three popular and largest markets in Lagos)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Local markets in Lagos state)
Vernacular name :
efun-ile
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HO 04
Author(s) :
Obute, G. C.
Title :
Ethnomedicinal plant resources of South Eastern Nigeria
Leaflets Journal on WWW: http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/
Symptoms :
H(007), H(033), H(091), H(099), H(171)
Recipes :
Wild or cultivated plant, H(007), H(091), H(171) stimulant, diuretic; crushed seeds mixed with crushed bitter kola and water extract of bitter leaf all mixed with proper amount of water is used to treat diabetes
H(099), Whole fruit eaten along with two moderately sized ginger cures beri beri
H(033) 1 whole pepper added to 3 seeds of ripe papaw, dried locus bean all ground to make soup is a remedy for female infertility.
H(099), Whole fruit eaten along with two moderately sized ginger cures beri beri
H(033) 1 whole pepper added to 3 seeds of ripe papaw, dried locus bean all ground to make soup is a remedy for female infertility.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Southeastern)
Vernacular name :
ose oji (Igbo), Alligator pepper (English)
Reference HO 20
Author(s) :
Olowokudejo J. D., A. B. Kadiri, V.A. Travih
Title :
An Ethnobotanical Survey of Herbal Markets and Medicinal Plants in Lagos State of Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 12: 851-65. 2008.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/lagos.htm
Symptoms :
H(006), H(007), H(037), H(051), H(100), H(103), H(113), H(135), H(200)
Recipes :
H(004) wound,H(037) cough, H(046) chicken-pox, H(046) measles, H(051) paludism, H(091) anaemia, H(091) stimulant, H(103) toothache, H(113) rheumatism, H(143) smallpox, leaves, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(028t) leucorrhoea, root of Croton zambesicus, 3 seeds of Garcinia cola, Acacia nilotica leaves, 3 seeds of Aframomum melegueta, leaves of Mimosa pudica and small quantity of potash are ground together, and taken with cold pap. (Information obtained from herb sellers and traditional medicine practitioners from three popular and largest markets in Lagos)
H(028t) leucorrhoea, root of Croton zambesicus, 3 seeds of Garcinia cola, Acacia nilotica leaves, 3 seeds of Aframomum melegueta, leaves of Mimosa pudica and small quantity of potash are ground together, and taken with cold pap. (Information obtained from herb sellers and traditional medicine practitioners from three popular and largest markets in Lagos)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Local markets in Lagos state)
Vernacular name :
atare (Yoruba)
Aframomum sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum sp.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HB 04
Author(s) :
Bouquet, A. & M. Debray
Title :
Plantes médicinales de la Côte d'Ivoire.
Travaux et Documents de l'O.R.S.T.O.M., Paris, n° 32, 232 p., (1974)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(005), H(007), H(008), H(018), H(027), H(031), H(033), H(093), H(128), H(139)
Recipes :
H(001), stem + leaves of Aframomum sp, pounded, juice, drops in eyes
H(005), H(031), stem + leaves, pounded, juice, massage
H(018), stem + pounded leaves, juice, drops in eyes
H(007) + H(005), H(007) + H(128), H(007) + H(093), roots, RNS.
H(008), roots decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(027), H(033), stem , leaves, juice
H(031), stem + eaves, pounded, juice, massage
H(139) male, stem, leaves, sap, RNS.
H(005), H(031), stem + leaves, pounded, juice, massage
H(018), stem + pounded leaves, juice, drops in eyes
H(007) + H(005), H(007) + H(128), H(007) + H(093), roots, RNS.
H(008), roots decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(027), H(033), stem , leaves, juice
H(031), stem + eaves, pounded, juice, massage
H(139) male, stem, leaves, sap, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Aframomum sulcatum (Oliv. et Hanb.) K. Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum sulcatum (Oliv. et Hanb.) K. Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HH 11
Author(s) :
Haxaire Claudie (Pharmacienne)
Title :
Phytothérapie et Médecine Familiale chez les Gbaya-Kara (République Centrafricaine)
Thèse de doctorat, Université de Paris, Fac. Pharmacie., 320 p., (1979)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(015), H(027z)
Recipes :
H(015) + H(027z) + H(007), VO. decoction (H2O) roots of a partial mixing of Acalypha ornata , Acanthus montanus, Aframomum sulcatum , Ficus capensis , Mostuea brunonis, Trachyphynium brannianum , Uvaria osmontha, Ximenia americana
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Central African Republic
Vernacular name :
Indicated by the author in phonetic note. not transposable
Afrormosia laxiflora (Benth.) Harms :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Afrormosia laxiflora (Benth.) Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Pericopsis laxiflora (Benth.) Meeuwen
,
Ormosia laxiflora Benth.
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(005), H(007), H(008), H(018), H(020), H(051), H(051x), H(113), H(126)
Recipes :
H(005) knee, H(113), leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO. and juice of leaves, frictions
H(007), H(051), leaves of Bauhinia thonningii, Afrormosia laxiflora, Cymbopogon giganteus, RNS., VO., bath and steam bath
H(018), H(031), barks, pulp, Afrormosia laxiflora, lemon + peper + butter of karite (Butyrospermum paradoxum), pomade, frictions + leaves Afrormosia laxiflora, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(007), H(051), leaves Bauhinia thonningii, Afrormosia laxiflora, Cymbopogon giganteus, RNS., VO., bath , steam bath
H(008), H(020) snake, roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(051), H(051x), H(126), stems, leaves or barks of stems and roots, RNS., VO., bath, steam bath
H(007), H(051), leaves of Bauhinia thonningii, Afrormosia laxiflora, Cymbopogon giganteus, RNS., VO., bath and steam bath
H(018), H(031), barks, pulp, Afrormosia laxiflora, lemon + peper + butter of karite (Butyrospermum paradoxum), pomade, frictions + leaves Afrormosia laxiflora, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(007), H(051), leaves Bauhinia thonningii, Afrormosia laxiflora, Cymbopogon giganteus, RNS., VO., bath , steam bath
H(008), H(020) snake, roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(051), H(051x), H(126), stems, leaves or barks of stems and roots, RNS., VO., bath, steam bath
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso
Vernacular name :
domo, kolo-kolo (Dioula), kafi, katiembo (Tagouana), katémi (Senoufo), tiendiéré, digué (Guimini), kouendiblé, kpadiblé, kpangui , kokoré (Baoulé), torasin (Gouro), ounigo, ouloudio (Koulango), wa (Abron), tankoniliga (Mossi)
Afrostyrax lepidophyllus Mildbr. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Afrostyrax lepidophyllus Mildbr.
Family :
Huaceae
Reference HS 03
Author(s) :
Sillans, R.
Title :
Sur quelques plantes médicinales de l'Afrique centrale.
Rev. Bot. Appl. Agric.Trop., 31, 407 - 427, (1951)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(100), H(139)
Recipes :
H(007) diuretic, roots of Afrostyrax lepidophyllus, RNS.
H(139) aphrodisiac, H(100) anti-gonorrhea. Scrape the bark that is stacked with the fruits, mix with palm wine and drink.
H(095) the seeds are condiments.
H(139) aphrodisiac, H(100) anti-gonorrhea. Scrape the bark that is stacked with the fruits, mix with palm wine and drink.
H(095) the seeds are condiments.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Central African Republic (Oubangui-Chari)
Vernacular name :
dembe (Lissongo)
Afzelia africana Smith ex Pers. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Afzelia africana Smith ex Pers.
Family :
Fabaceae
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(005), H(007), H(027z), H(051), H(054), H(077), H(093), H(100), H(104), H(109), H(169), H(173)
Recipes :
H(005), leaves Afzelia africana, Syzygium guineense, fruits Xylopia sp., decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(007) diur., H(051), H(077), barks, pulp Afzelia africana , Tamarindus indica , Afrormosia sp. , RNS.
H(054), H(093), roots of Afzelia africana , Tamarindus indica , Ficus capensis , decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(100) blen., H(104), Afzelia africana , roots, decoction (H2O) + pimentos (Capsicum annuum)
H(109), pains lumbar vertebrae, cooked barks + karite butter (Butyrospermum paradoxum), frictions
H(077), H(027z) + H(077), ONS. Tamarindus indica, Afzelia africana + little pieces of iron, RNS.
H(169), roots, powder + millet beer
H(173), cooked fruits, local application
H(173), fruits ashes in local application
H(007) diur., H(051), H(077), barks, pulp Afzelia africana , Tamarindus indica , Afrormosia sp. , RNS.
H(054), H(093), roots of Afzelia africana , Tamarindus indica , Ficus capensis , decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(100) blen., H(104), Afzelia africana , roots, decoction (H2O) + pimentos (Capsicum annuum)
H(109), pains lumbar vertebrae, cooked barks + karite butter (Butyrospermum paradoxum), frictions
H(077), H(027z) + H(077), ONS. Tamarindus indica, Afzelia africana + little pieces of iron, RNS.
H(169), roots, powder + millet beer
H(173), cooked fruits, local application
H(173), fruits ashes in local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso
Vernacular name :
bo (Attié), m'boro (Agni), dangha (Bambara), tiémé (Tagouana), lingué (Bambara), kpa kpa, koua koua (Baoulé), liebé (Senoufo), tiégué (Guimini), kiépouin (Gourounsi), kwassalio, toukouzingou (Koulango), kotogiben (Abron), kan (Mossi)