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Description :
diarrhoea, diarrhea, dysentery, cholera
1318 plants found in 442 reference(s) :
Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HL 32
Author(s) :
Lautenschläger, T., M. Monizi , M. Pedro, J. L. Mandombe, M. Futuro Bránquima, C. Heinze and C. Neinhuis
Title :
First large-scale ethnobotanical survey in the province of Uíge, northern Angola
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 14:51 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0238-3
Symptoms :
H(008), H(104), H(171)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea, H(171) diabetes, H(104) intestinal inflammation, leaves of Abelmoschus esculentus, decoction, VO.
H(095) nutrition, fruit, VO.
H(095) nutrition, fruit, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (province de Uíge)
Vernacular name :
kiabo (Portuguese), kingombo (Kikongo)
Abrus precatorius L. :
7 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 07
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E., V. Adjakidje, M.R.A. Ahyi, K. Akpagana, P. Chibon, A. El - Hadji, J. Eyme, M. Garba, , J. - N. Gassita, M. Gbeassor, E. Goudote, S. Guinko, K. - K. Hodouto, P. Houngnon, A. Keita, Y. Keoula, W. P. Kluga - Ocloo, I. Lo, K. M. Siamevi, K. K. Taffame
Title :
Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques et floristiques au Togo.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 671 p., (1986)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(037), H(076), H(091), H(104), H(108), H(129), H(139)
Recipes :
H(008) + H(104), H(076), H(129), stem with leaves of Abrus precatorius, maceration H2O, decantation, VO.
H(037) + H(108), leaves of Abrus precatorius, powder, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(037) + H(108), stem with leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(091) asthenia, powder of leaves+ honey, VO.
H(091) asthenia, roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(139), dry leaves, powder in H2O, VO.
voiceless, chewed leaves
H(037) + H(108), leaves of Abrus precatorius, powder, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(037) + H(108), stem with leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(091) asthenia, powder of leaves+ honey, VO.
H(091) asthenia, roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(139), dry leaves, powder in H2O, VO.
voiceless, chewed leaves
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Togo
Vernacular name :
djédjinkudjin (Mina), denkudjé, dékudjé (Ewé)
Reference HA 49
Author(s) :
Amri, E., D.P.Kisangau
Title :
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:1 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/pdf/1746-4269-8-1.pdf
Symptoms :
H(001), H(008), H(033)
Recipes :
Eye inflammation, H(008) diarrhea, Women fertility, roots decoction of Abrus precatorius, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro)
Vernacular name :
lufambo
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 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(008), H(028), H(036), H(037), H(051), H(077), H(082), H(099), H(104), H(139), H(157)
Recipes :
H(001) conjonctivitis, H(104) belly, juice of leaves + rootss chewed of Abrus precatorius
H(008) dys., H(028), H(077), H(099)epilepy, H(104) belly, H(139), VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(037) cough, H(036), H(051), VO. juice crushed leaves
H(082)asthma, H(139)aphrodisiac, roots pounded, soaked in coconuts juice, then chwed
H(157), roots + leaves decoction (H2O) ,VO., convulsion childeren
H(008) dys., H(028), H(077), H(099)epilepy, H(104) belly, H(139), VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(037) cough, H(036), H(051), VO. juice crushed leaves
H(082)asthma, H(139)aphrodisiac, roots pounded, soaked in coconuts juice, then chwed
H(157), roots + leaves decoction (H2O) ,VO., convulsion childeren
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
kitinutimu (Swahili), lufambo, rufumbo, ufambo (Pare, Zigua, Zaramo)
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(008), H(020), H(038), H(055), H(104), H(139)
Recipes :
H(008), leaves of Abrus precatorius, RNS.
H(020) snake, roots chewed, juice on bite
H(038), dryed leaves, powder
H(055) + H(104) stomach, pounded leaves + H2O cold, emetic
H(104), leaves, RNS.
H(139), roots chewed, juice , VO
H(020) snake, roots chewed, juice on bite
H(038), dryed leaves, powder
H(055) + H(104) stomach, pounded leaves + H2O cold, emetic
H(104), leaves, RNS.
H(139), roots chewed, juice , VO
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
lufyambo (Shambaa, Tanzania), motipitipi (Swahili, Kenya), mwanga - la - nyuki (Digo, Kenya), ombulu (Luo, Kenya), osito (Padhola, Ouganda), banyorboi (Boni, Kenya)
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 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(008), H(038)
Recipes :
H(008) infant diarrhea, pounded leaves of Abrus precatorius, RNS., VO.
H(038) urinary diseases, decoction (H2O) roots, VO.
H(100) gonorrhea. decoction of the root
H(201) ceremony for new initiates "sémalis" Ngakola (initiated to the cult of Ngakola)
H(201) insider's disease "sémalis Banda", anointings on the body with crumpled leaves of Jacquemontia capitata, associated with those of Abrus precatorius (pidichi )
H(038) urinary diseases, decoction (H2O) roots, VO.
H(100) gonorrhea. decoction of the root
H(201) ceremony for new initiates "sémalis" Ngakola (initiated to the cult of Ngakola)
H(201) insider's disease "sémalis Banda", anointings on the body with crumpled leaves of Jacquemontia capitata, associated with those of Abrus precatorius (pidichi )
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Central African Republic (Oubangui)
Vernacular name :
pidichi (Manja), delangato (Banda)
Abutilon longicuspe Hochst. ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abutilon longicuspe Hochst. ex A. Rich.
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HK 67
Author(s) :
Kidane, B.,T. van Andel, L. .J. van der Maesen, Z. Asfaw
Title :
Use and management of traditional medicinal plants by Maale and Ari ethnic communities in southern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:46 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/46
Symptoms :
H(008), H(104)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea, H(104) stomach ache, H(104) gastritis, leaves of Abutilon longicuspe, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone)
Vernacular name :
polo golodo (Maale)
Abutilon mauritianum (Jacq.) Medik. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Abutilon mauritianum (Jacq.) Medik.
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HA 07
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E., V. Adjakidje, M.R.A. Ahyi, K. Akpagana, P. Chibon, A. El - Hadji, J. Eyme, M. Garba, , J. - N. Gassita, M. Gbeassor, E. Goudote, S. Guinko, K. - K. Hodouto, P. Houngnon, A. Keita, Y. Keoula, W. P. Kluga - Ocloo, I. Lo, K. M. Siamevi, K. K. Taffame
Title :
Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques et floristiques au Togo.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 671 p., (1986)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008), leaves decoction de feuilles, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Togo
Vernacular name :
emigbé (Mina), agometutumakpa (Ewé)
Reference HB 25M
Author(s) :
Bossard, E.
Title :
La médecine traditionnelle au centre et à l'ouest de l'Angola.
Ministério da ciênciae da tecnologia. Instituto de investigaçâo cientifica tropical. Lisboa - p. 531 (1996) (ISBN : 972-672-858-4)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(104)
Recipes :
H(008) + H(104), boiled herbof Abutilon mauritianum is used to produce an emollient
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (regions of Cuanza Norte, Golungo Alto, Dembos, Quibaxi)
Vernacular name :
(ka) pianeka (Kimbundu), malvas (Portuguese)
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(008), H(037), H(051), H(094), H(100)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea,H(037) cough, H(051) antipyretic, H(094) pile, H(100) gonorrhoea, leaves, root of Abutilon mauritianum, 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 :
furu (Yoruba)
Acacia abyssinica Hochst. ex Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia abyssinica Hochst. ex Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HN 26
Author(s) :
Nanyingi, M. O., J. M Mbaria, A. L. Lanyasunya, C. G. Wagate, K. B Koros, H. F Kaburia, R. W Munenge & W. O Ogara
Title :
Ethnopharmacological survey of Samburu District, Kenya.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 4:14 (2008)
Symptoms :
H(008) + H(104), H(109), H(113)
Recipes :
H(008) + H(104) gastrointestinal diseases, H(109) lumbago and H(113) arthritis, roots, barks of Acacia abyssinica, homogenization, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Samburu district)
Vernacular name :
lngingiletome (Samburu)
Acacia albida Del. :
6 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia albida Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev.
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(008), H(027y), H(037), H(104), H(124), H(179)
Recipes :
H(027y, 41) postpartum complications, H(179, 41) kidney disease, concoction of barks, flowers, leaves of Acacia albida, VO
H(104, 41) stomachache / H(008, 41) diarrhea, concoction of crushed barks, flowers, leaves of Acacia albida, VO, enema
H(037, 41) cough,H(037, 41)pneumonia, H(124, 41) haemorrhage, concoction of barks, flowers, leaves, VO.
H(104, 41) stomachache / H(008, 41) diarrhea, concoction of crushed barks, flowers, leaves of Acacia albida, VO, enema
H(037, 41) cough,H(037, 41)pneumonia, H(124, 41) haemorrhage, concoction of barks, flowers, leaves, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Eastern Ethiopia) (Erer Valley of Babile Wereda)
Vernacular name :
gerbi (Oromo), (Somali)
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(008), H(037)
Recipes :
H(008), barks, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(037), barks, decoction (H2O) , VO. ,1 cup, 2 x / Day
H(037), barks, decoction (H2O) , VO. ,1 cup, 2 x / Day
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
ipogoro (Nyika, Tanzania), iti (Taita, Kenya), mpogoro (Hehe, Tanzania)
Reference HM 58
Author(s) :
Mabogo, D.E.N.
Title :
The ethnobotany of the Vhavenda.
Magister Scientiae in the Faculty of Science (Department of Botany)
Thesis, University of Pretoria. (1990)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(100), H(175x)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, H(100) veneral diseases, barks of Acacia albida, RNS.
H(175x) beauty and shade, whole plant of Acacia albida, RNS.
H(175x) beauty and shade, whole plant of Acacia albida, RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Venda country)
Vernacular name :
muhoto (Venda)
Reference HW 07
Author(s) :
Wondimu Tigist, Asfaw Arsi, Kelbessa Ensermu
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants around 'Dheeraa' town, Arsi Zone, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, pp. 152-161, (2007)
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, barks of Acacia albida are crushed, homogenized in H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Arsi zone)
Vernacular name :
garbii
Reference HW 52
Author(s) :
Van Wyk, P.
Title :
Trees of the kruger National Park
Purnell, Cape Town (1972 - 1974). (From reference HM 58)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(100)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, H(100) veneral diseases, barks of Acacia albida, RNS
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Kruger National Park)
Vernacular name :
muhoto (Venda)
Reference HW 53
Author(s) :
Wezel, A.
Title :
Plantes médicinales et leur utilisation traditionnelle chez les paysans au Niger
Etudes flor.vég. Burkina Faso 6, 9-18
Frankfurt/Ouagadougou August/Août 2002
Symptoms :
H(002), H(008), H(046), H(051), H(077), H(094), H(104), H(108)
Recipes :
H(002) lactogenic, H(008) diarrhoea, H(046) measles, H(051) fever, H(077) anti-vomitory, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) abdominal pain, H(108) cold; organs of Acacia albida used, leaves, branch, barks, flowers, roots, RNS. (recipes collected from female healers)
H(008) diarrhoea, H(008) dysentery, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) colic, H(104) abdominal pain; organs of Acacia albida used, leaves, barks, flowers, roots, RNS. (recipes collected from male healers)
H(008) diarrhoea, H(008) dysentery, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) colic, H(104) abdominal pain; organs of Acacia albida used, leaves, barks, flowers, roots, RNS. (recipes collected from male healers)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Niger
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd.
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(001), H(008), H(076), H(104)
Recipes :
H(001), ophtalmia, leaves of Acacia arabica, pulp on eyelids
H(008), barks, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(076), barks, decoction (H2O) , gargles, wounds in the mouth
H(104), barks, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(008), barks, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(076), barks, decoction (H2O) , gargles, wounds in the mouth
H(104), barks, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso
Vernacular name :
barand (Bambara), (Dioula), (Malinké), kada trépon (Gourmantché), pérananga, tiaranlanga (Mossi), kambani (Nienengué), bagana (Guimini)
Acacia ataxacantha DC. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia ataxacantha DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 48
Author(s) :
Kayode, J., O.E Ige, T. A. Adetogo and A. P. Igbakin
Title :
Conservation and Biodiversity Erosion in Ondo State, Nigeria: Survey of Plant Barks Used in Native Pharmaceutical Extraction in Akoko Region
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 665-67. 2009.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/ondo3.htm
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, H(008) diarrhoea, barks of the plant Acacia ataxacantha are soaked in water in a bottle, VO. the filtered aqueous extracts, once or twice daily.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Ondo State)
Vernacular name :
ewon agogo (Yoruba)
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(008), H(109)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, H(109) backache, young leaves of Acacia ataxacantha, 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 :
ihun, ewon adele
Acacia brevispica Harms :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia brevispica Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HG 17
Author(s) :
Geissler, W., S. A. Harris, R. J. Prince, A. Olsen, R. A. Odhiambo, H. Oketch-Rabah, P. A. Madiega, A. Andersen, P. Molgaard
Title :
Medicinal plants used by Luo mothers and children in Bondo district, Kenya.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874102001915
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 83, pp. 39 - 54 (2002)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(039), H(104)
Recipes :
H(008), H(104), H(039) "headworms", roots and seeds decoction , VO. + powder to snuff
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya Bondo district)
Vernacular name :
osiri (Luo)
Acacia burkei Benth :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia burkei Benth
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HD 21
Author(s) :
de Wet, H. , M.N. Nkwanyana, S.F. van Vuuren
Title :
Medicinal plants used for the treatment of diarrhoea in northern Maputaland, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, volume 130, pp. 284–289, (2010)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874110003041
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008, 4) diarrhoea, bark or leaves of Acacia burkei are crushed and mixed with cold or hot water. The infusion (125 ml) is administered twice a day until diarrhoea subsides.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (northen Maputaland, KwaZulu-Natal Province)
Vernacular name :
umkhaya
Acacia campylacantha Hochst. ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia campylacantha Hochst. ex A. Rich.
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(008)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, decoction of bark of Acacia campylacantha
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Central African Republic (Oubangui)
Vernacular name :
ngobo (Manja), ngombo (Gbaya), isi Banda)
Acacia ehrenbergiana Hayne :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia ehrenbergiana Hayne
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference E3 Nord
Author(s) :
El-Rhaffari L., A. Zaid
Title :
Pratique de la phytothérapie dans le sud-est du Maroc (Tafilalet). Un savoir empirique pour une pharmacopée rénovée.
From the sources of knowledge to the medicines of the future
Actes du 4ème Congrès européen d'ethnopharmacologie , 11 - 13 mai 2000, Metz (France), pp.293 - 317
Edition IRD (Institut de Recherche pour le Développement), Paris, 2002
Symptoms :
H(008), H(058), H(103), H(112x), H(113), H(171)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, H(112x) contraceptive, seeds of Acacia ehrenbergiana in decoction, VO. .
H(058) obesity, H(171) diabetes, fruits in decoction, VO. .
H(103) toothaches, seeds + flowers in decoction, mouthwash
H(113) rheumatoid arthritis, leaves + seeds decoction, VO.
H(058) obesity, H(171) diabetes, fruits in decoction, VO. .
H(103) toothaches, seeds + flowers in decoction, mouthwash
H(113) rheumatoid arthritis, leaves + seeds decoction, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Morocco (southeastern) (Tafilalet)
Vernacular name :
tifizzet
Acacia hockii De Wild. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia hockii De Wild.
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(008), H(095)
Recipes :
H(008), bark of Acacia hockii soaked in water and used as medicine for children's diarrhea.
H(095) bark used for making tea.
H(095) bark used for making tea.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Northern)
Vernacular name :
lerai (Dorobo) (Suiei)
Reference HG 17
Author(s) :
Geissler, W., S. A. Harris, R. J. Prince, A. Olsen, R. A. Odhiambo, H. Oketch-Rabah, P. A. Madiega, A. Andersen, P. Molgaard
Title :
Medicinal plants used by Luo mothers and children in Bondo district, Kenya.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874102001915
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 83, pp. 39 - 54 (2002)
Symptoms :
H(003), H(008), H(013), H(104)
Recipes :
H(008), H(104) wuoyo, mbaha, (diarrhoea, stomach ache), barks decoction of Acacia hockii, washing, steam bath, decoction VO.
H(003),H(013) yamo (boils, swelling), barks decoction of Acacia hockii, washing, steam bath, decoction VO.
H(003),H(013) yamo (boils, swelling), barks decoction of Acacia hockii, washing, steam bath, decoction VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya Bondo district)
Vernacular name :
obedi (Luo)
Reference HM 76
Author(s) :
Maroyi, A.
Title :
Diversity of use and local knowledge of wild and cultivated plants in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine,13:43 (2017)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-017-0173-8
Symptoms :
H(008), H(013), H(014), H(037), H(076), H(124)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, H(013) boils, H(014) ringworm, H(037) tuberculosis, H(076) thrush, H(124) haemorrhage, bark, leaves, stems of Acacia karroo, RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Eastern Cape province)
Vernacular name :
mnga (isi Xhosa)
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(008), H(100), H(126), H(157), H(161)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, infusion of leaves of Acacia hockii + sel, VO.
H(008) diarrhoea, infusion of roots of Acacia hockii , VO.
H(100) syphilis, infusion of roots powder, VO.
H(126) jaundice, flowers powder in tea
H(157) convulsion, ONS., RNS.
H(161) warts in vagina, in anus, application of hot leaves and push tissue back
H(008) diarrhoea, infusion of roots of Acacia hockii , VO.
H(100) syphilis, infusion of roots powder, VO.
H(126) jaundice, flowers powder in tea
H(157) convulsion, ONS., RNS.
H(161) warts in vagina, in anus, application of hot leaves and push tissue back
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda, Bulamogi country
Vernacular name :
kashiono kasone
Acacia karroo Hayne :
10 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia karroo Hayne
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 52
Author(s) :
Appidi, J. R., D.S. Grierson & A. J. Afolayan
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of plants used for the treatment of diarrhoea in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.
Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences 11(15): 1961 - 1963, (2008)
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, decoction of barks of Acacia karroo, VO.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa.(Eastern Cape Province)
Vernacular name :
umnga
Reference HB 41
Author(s) :
Bandeira, S. O. , F. Gaspar; F. P. Pagula
Title :
Ethnobotany and Healthcare in Mozambique.
Pharmaceutical Biology, Volume 39, Issue 1 Supplement 1, 70 – 73, (2001)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(051)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, dysentery, cholera, H(051) fever, paludism, ONS of Acacia karroo , RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Mozambique
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HD 19
Author(s) :
Dykman, E.J.
Title :
De Suid Afrikaanse Kook-
Koek- en Resepte Boek, 14th improved impression. Paarl Printers Ltd., Paarl (Cape Colony), South Africa.( 1908)
From reference HV 51
Symptoms :
H(008), H(121)
Recipes :
H(121) emulcent, salve; gum of Acacia karroo (Cape gum, heyra)
H(008) diarrhoea and dysentery, barks, RNS.
H(008) diarrhoea and dysentery, barks, RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Cape region )
Vernacular name :
doringboom (Cape Dutch language)
Reference HK 44
Author(s) :
Kling, H.
Title :
Die Sieketrooster. Van de Sandt de Villiers, Cape Town. (1923)
From references HV 51, HS 32
Symptoms :
H(008), H(121)
Recipes :
H(121) emulcent, salve; gum of Acacia karroo (Cape gum, heyra)
H(008) diarrhoea and dysentery, barks, RNS.
H(008) diarrhoea and dysentery, barks, RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Cape region )
Vernacular name :
doringboom (Cape Dutch language)
Reference HL 16
Author(s) :
Laidler, P.W.
Title :
The magic medicine of the Hottentots.
South African Journal of Science Volume 25, pp.433–447. (1928) From references HV 51, HS 32
Symptoms :
H(008), H(121)
Recipes :
H(121) emulcent, salve; gum of Acacia karroo (Cape gum, heyra)
H(008) diarrhoea and dysentery, barks, RNS.
H(008) diarrhoea and dysentery, barks, RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Cape region )
Vernacular name :
doringboom (Cape Dutch language)
Reference HM 58
Author(s) :
Mabogo, D.E.N.
Title :
The ethnobotany of the Vhavenda.
Magister Scientiae in the Faculty of Science (Department of Botany)
Thesis, University of Pretoria. (1990)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(008), H(055), H(104), H(108), H(124)
Recipes :
H(001) eyes inflamation, H(008) dysentery, H(008) diarrhoea, H(055) emetic, H(104) colic, H(108) cold, H(124) coagulent, barks of Acacia karroo
H(201) magic, thorns
H(201) magic, thorns
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Venda country)
Vernacular name :
muuunga (Venda)
Reference HM 81
Author(s) :
Mongalo, N. I. and T. J. Makhafola
Title :
Ethnobotanical knowledge of the lay people of Blouberg area (Pedi tribe), Limpopo Province, South Africa
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 14:46 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0245-4
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008, 15) roots of Acacia karroo are used to treat diarrhoea, RNS. VO.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Limpopo Province)
Vernacular name :
mooka
Reference HO 18
Author(s) :
Olajuyigbe, O. O. and A. J. Afolayan
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 6(18), pp. 3415-3424, 16 May, 2012
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2012/16May/Olajuyigbe%20and%20Afolayan.pdf
Symptoms :
H(008), H(008x)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, H(008x) haemorrhagic diarrhoea, infusions and concoctions of the leaves, bark and gum of Acacia karroo
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa, (Eastern Cape Province)
Vernacular name :
umngampunzi, intlaka, umnga
Reference HP 12
Author(s) :
Pappe, L.
Title :
Pappe, L., 1847. A List South African Indigenous Plants Used as Remedies by the Colonists of the Cape of Good Hope. O.I. Pike, Cape Town.
Pappe, L., 1850. Florae Capensis Medicae Prodromus. A.S. Robertson, Cape Town.
Pappe, L., 1857. Florae Capensis Medicae Prodromus, 2nd ed. W. Britain Press, Cape Town.
From references HV 09, HV 51
Symptoms :
H(008), H(121)
Recipes :
H(121) emulcent, salve; gum of Acacia karroo (Cape gum, heyra)
H(008) diarrhoea and dysentery, barks, RNS.
H(008) diarrhoea and dysentery, barks, RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Cape region )
Vernacular name :
doringboom (Cape Dutch language)
Reference HV 51
Author(s) :
Van Wyk, B.-E.
Title :
A review of Khoi-San and Cape Dutch medical ethnobotany.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology , Volume 119, pp.331–341 (2008)
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) Gum (heyra); emulcent, salve; bark of Acacia karroo for H(008) diarrhoea and dysentery (South African plant with a wide distribution that is also traditionally used in the Sotho and Nguni cultures) from Pappe (1847); (1850); (1857); Dykman (1908); from Kling (1923); from Laidler (1928) reference to be found in HV 51_van Wyk
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa ((from Namaqualand
to the Eastern Cape)
Vernacular name :
doringboom (Africaans)
Acacia macrostachya Reichenb. ex DC. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia macrostachya Reichenb. ex DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
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(006), H(008), H(020), H(091), H(104)
Recipes :
H(008), ONS. Acacia macrostachya, stems, trunc, twigs barks Ostryoderris sthulmannii, ONS. Pterocarpus erinaceus, Lannea acida, RNS., VO.
H(008), H(006) + H(104), stems, trunc, twigs barks + leaves Acacia macrostachya, RNS., VO.
H(020), ONS. Acacia macrostachya, Balanites aegyptiaca, leaves, barks, stems, trunc, twigs + underground part Sclerocarya birrea, whole plant Momordica charantia, roots Securidaca longipedunculata, Cnestis ferruginea
H(091), stems, trunc, twigs barks Acacia macrostachya, Acacia albida, Ziziphus mauritiana, Sterculia sestemra, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(008), H(006) + H(104), stems, trunc, twigs barks + leaves Acacia macrostachya, RNS., VO.
H(020), ONS. Acacia macrostachya, Balanites aegyptiaca, leaves, barks, stems, trunc, twigs + underground part Sclerocarya birrea, whole plant Momordica charantia, roots Securidaca longipedunculata, Cnestis ferruginea
H(091), stems, trunc, twigs barks Acacia macrostachya, Acacia albida, Ziziphus mauritiana, Sterculia sestemra, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
not registered
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(008), H(077), H(104), H(100)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea + H(077), barks maceration of Acacia macrostachya of Ostryoderris stuhlmannii of Lannea acida, VO.
H(008) + H(104) enteralgic, leaves powder of Acacia macrostachya in food
H(100) blennorrage, barks maceration of Acacia macrostachya of Sclerocarya birrea of Securidaca longipedunculata, VO.
H(008) + H(104) enteralgic, leaves powder of Acacia macrostachya in food
H(100) blennorrage, barks maceration of Acacia macrostachya of Sclerocarya birrea of Securidaca longipedunculata, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
kédi, kidé (Peul)
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(008), H(018), H(037), H(043), H(103), H(104)
Recipes :
H(001) conjunctivitis, H(001) trachoma , decoction of leaves of Acacia macrostachya, eyes instillations
H(008) dysentery, H(006) purgative,H(037) cough, trunks barks of Xeroderris stuhlmannii of Pterocarpus erinaceus of Acacia macrostachya of Lannea acida, RNS.
H(008) dysentery, decoction barks and leaves of Acacia macrostachya, RNS.
H(018) sick headache, decoction of stems with leaves of Acacia., fumigation
H(043) child tetanus, powders trunks barks of Acacia., RNS.
H(103) caries, decoction of stems with leaves of Acacia macrostachya + pimento (Capsicum sp.) + salt, local application
H(104) child belly pains, barks of roots of Acacia macrostachya, RNS., enema
H(104) belly pains, decoction of leaves of Acacia., RNS.
H(008) dysentery, H(006) purgative,H(037) cough, trunks barks of Xeroderris stuhlmannii of Pterocarpus erinaceus of Acacia macrostachya of Lannea acida, RNS.
H(008) dysentery, decoction barks and leaves of Acacia macrostachya, RNS.
H(018) sick headache, decoction of stems with leaves of Acacia., fumigation
H(043) child tetanus, powders trunks barks of Acacia., RNS.
H(103) caries, decoction of stems with leaves of Acacia macrostachya + pimento (Capsicum sp.) + salt, local application
H(104) child belly pains, barks of roots of Acacia macrostachya, RNS., enema
H(104) belly pains, decoction of leaves of Acacia., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali
Vernacular name :
nsofarangoni, porotongoni, gwenijè (Bambara), safaranwoni, mburun (Malinke), wunyukurgo (Minyanka), wukulungo (Senoufo), hibwinu (Bwa), wolo-golono (Dogon)
Reference HT 32
Author(s) :
Traore, M.
Title :
Le Recours à la Pharmacopée Traditionnelle Africaine dans le Nouveau Millénaire :<< Cas des Femmes Herboristes de Bamako >>
http://www.codesria.org/Archives/ga10/Abstracts%20GA%201-5/AIDS_Traore.htm
In "Grey littérature"
Symptoms :
H(008), H(103)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, H(103) caries, ONS of Acacia macrostachya, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali
Vernacular name :
wandidinma warassa (Malinke)
Acacia mearnsii De Wild. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia mearnsii De Wild.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HB 54
Author(s) :
Bisi-Johnson, M. A., Obi, C. L., Kambizi, L. and Nkomo, M.
Title :
A survey of indigenous herbal diarrhoeal remedies of O.R. Tambo district, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 9(8), pp. 1245-1254 (2010)
http://www.academicjournals.org/AJB
Symptoms :
H(008), H(104)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, dysentery, bark infusion of Acacia mearnsii taken orally
H(008) diarrhoea, H(104) abdominal ailments, root of Prunus africana, bark of Acacia mearnsii and leaves of Psidium guajava and roots of umswaninge (?), RNS
H(008) diarrhoea, H(104) abdominal ailments, root of Prunus africana, bark of Acacia mearnsii and leaves of Psidium guajava and roots of umswaninge (?), RNS
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Eastern Cape Province,Tambo district)
Vernacular name :
ublekwana (Xhosa), udywabasi (Xhosa), (Zulu), blackwood, black wattle (English)
Reference HM 76
Author(s) :
Maroyi, A.
Title :
Diversity of use and local knowledge of wild and cultivated plants in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine,13:43 (2017)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-017-0173-8
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, bark, leaves, stems of Acacia mearnsii, RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Eastern Cape province)
Vernacular name :
idywabasi (isi Xhosa)
Reference HO 18
Author(s) :
Olajuyigbe, O. O. and A. J. Afolayan
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 6(18), pp. 3415-3424, 16 May, 2012
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2012/16May/Olajuyigbe%20and%20Afolayan.pdf
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, infusions and concoctions of the bark of Acacia mearnsii and decoction of the bark
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa, Eastern Cape Province)
Vernacular name :
idywabasi
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa mellifera Vahl.
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(008), H(078), H(104), H(139), H(145)
Recipes :
H(016), fresh stembark, pounded and applied to the breasts
H(008) diar., VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(104) abdominal pains during menstruation VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(139, 2) impotency and aphrodisiac, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(145) rectum prolapse, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(078), cancer, stembark, RNS
H(008) diar., VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(104) abdominal pains during menstruation VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(139, 2) impotency and aphrodisiac, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(145) rectum prolapse, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(078), cancer, stembark, RNS
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
mnoa (Pare), msasa (Swahili)
Reference HH 3k
Author(s) :
Heine, B. & C. König
Title :
Plant concepts and plant use .An ethnobotanical survey of the semi-arid and arid lands of East Africa.Part 2: Plants of the So (Uganda).142 p., Band 7 (1988)
Kolner Beiträge zur Entwicklungsländerforschung / Cologne Development StudiesVerlag breitenbach Publishers, Saarbrücken, Fort Lauderdale
Symptoms :
H(008), H(104)
Recipes :
H(008), H(104), chew bark.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (So)
Vernacular name :
not registered
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(008), H(037), H(051), H(055), H(104)
Recipes :
H(008, 3) diarrhoea, H(104, 3) gastrointestinal problems, decoction of bark or roots of Acacia mellifera put into soup
H(037, 2), bark of Acacia mellifera, used to treat coughs
H(051, 5) fever , infusion of bark or roots of Acacia mellifera, VO.
H(055, 3) emetic, decoction of bark or roots , VO.
H(037, 2), bark of Acacia mellifera, used to treat coughs
H(051, 5) fever , infusion of bark or roots of Acacia mellifera, VO.
H(055, 3) emetic, decoction of bark or roots , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Batemi of the Ngorongoro district)
Vernacular name :
mng' orora (Batemi)
Acacia nigrescens Oliv. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nigrescens Oliv.
Family :
Fabaceae
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(008)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, stem bark of Acacia nigrescens, boiled and administered for dysentry
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Limpopo province, Mopani district)
Vernacular name :
mokgwalo (Local Name), knob thorn (English)
Acacia nilotica (L.) Del. subsp. subaldta (Vatke) Brenan :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Del. subsp. subaldta (Vatke) Brenan
Family :
Fabaceae
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(001), H(008), H(013), H(051), H(055), H(091), H(104)
Recipes :
H(001), juice from twigs or pods applied to infected eyes.
H(008), bark is chewed as cure for diarrhoea.
H(013) , boiled bark infusion or with other species against LOKICHUM (?anthrax)
H(055) + H(051), boiled bark infusion as emetic against fevers.
H(091), boiled bark infusion used against TERMES (enlarged spleen)
H(104), bark is chewed as cure for stomachache
H(008), bark is chewed as cure for diarrhoea.
H(013) , boiled bark infusion or with other species against LOKICHUM (?anthrax)
H(055) + H(051), boiled bark infusion as emetic against fevers.
H(091), boiled bark infusion used against TERMES (enlarged spleen)
H(104), bark is chewed as cure for stomachache
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (North region)
Vernacular name :
kopkwo
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile :
17 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 HA 1k
Author(s) :
Ainslie, J.R.
Title :
A list of plants used in native medicine in Nigeria.
Imperial Forestry Institute.University of Oxford, Institute Paper, n° 7, (1937)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(088)
Recipes :
H(088) in case of H(008), powder of the bark as astringent
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
verek
Reference HA 30a
Author(s) :
Astor, G., F. von Massow, H.W. Rauwald
Title :
Pharmacopée nationale des plantes traditionnelles. Niger.
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH, Eschborn, (1992)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(008x), H(104)
Recipes :
H(008), pounded leaves and sifted, powder pounded + millet + curds, VO.
H(008x), H(008) + H(104), roasted fruits, powder + milk
H(008x), H(008) + H(104), roasted fruits, powder + milk
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Niger
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HA 34
Author(s) :
Aberra Geyid, Dawit Abebe, Asfaw Debella, Zewdneh Makonnen, Frehiwot Aberra, Frehiwot Teka, Tesfaye Kebede, Kelbessa Urga, Kidist Yersaw, Teklele Biza, Bisrat Haile Mariam & Mulugeta GutaYersaw, Teklele Biza, Bisrat Haile Mariam & Mulugeta Guta
Title :
Screening of some medicinal plants of Ethiopia for their anti-microbial properties and chemical profiles.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 97, pp. 421-427 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(037)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea,H(037) cough, seeds, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
wangegea
Reference HB 41
Author(s) :
Bandeira, S. O. , F. Gaspar; F. P. Pagula
Title :
Ethnobotany and Healthcare in Mozambique.
Pharmaceutical Biology, Volume 39, Issue 1 Supplement 1, 70 – 73, (2001)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(037), H(051), H(082)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, dysentery, cholera, H(037) cough, pneumonia, bronchitis, H(051) fever, paludism, H(082) asthma, respiratory disease, ONS of Acacia nilotica , RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Mozambique
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
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(008), H(076), H(094), H(103x)
Recipes :
H(008, 39) dysentery, crushed leaves and barks of Acacia nilotica, concoction, VO., herbal bath
H(076, 39) mouth infections, H(103, 39) toothache, H(103x, 39) bad breath (haliosis), leaves and barks crushed, chewed and spit
H(094, 39) haemorrhoids, crushed leaves and barks, concoction, local application
H(076, 39) mouth infections, H(103, 39) toothache, H(103x, 39) bad breath (haliosis), leaves and barks crushed, chewed and spit
H(094, 39) haemorrhoids, crushed leaves and barks, concoction, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Eastern Ethiopia) (Erer Valley of Babile Wereda)
Vernacular name :
serkema (Oromo) mere-aga, galol (Somali)
Reference HE 14
Author(s) :
Etuk ,E. U. , M. O. Ugwah, O. P. Ajagbonna & P. A. Onyeyili
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey and preliminary evaluation of medicinal plants with antidiarrhoea properties in Sokoto state, Nigeria
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 3(10), pp. 763-766, October, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008, 16) diarrhoea, barks of Acacia nilotica, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Sokoto state)
Vernacular name :
thorn mimosa (local English), bagaruwa (Hausa)
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(008), H(103)
Recipes :
H(008), leaves, powder + milk, VO.
H(103), leaves + barks stem, branch, trunk, powder, RNS.
H(103), leaves + barks stem, branch, trunk, powder, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HL 10
Author(s) :
Le Floc'h, E., D. Lenormant, A. Lignon & N. Rezkallah
Title :
Pratiques ethnobotaniques des populations Afars de la moyenne vallée de l'Awash (Ethiopie).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 14, pp. 283 - 314, (1985)
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) child, small pieces of fibers from the trunc, potion
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Awash valley)
Vernacular name :
kassalto (Afar)
Reference HM 27
Author(s) :
Mac Donald, I., & D. I. Olorunfemi
Title :
Research, projects : Plants used for medicinal purposes by Koma people of Adamawa State, Nigeria.Indigenous Knowledge and Development Monitor, november 2000.
Article on Internet: http://www.nuffic.nl/ciran/ikdm/8-3/res-macdonald.html
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, barks of Acacia nilotica , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Adamawa state, Koma people)
Vernacular name :
buldagl (Koma)
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(008), H(053), H(076), H(103), H(104), H(108)
Recipes :
H(001) cataracts, pounded roots of Acacia nilotica, fumigation
H(001) cataracts, powder of leaves calcinées of Acacia nilotica, application sur les paupières
H(008) diarrhoea, H(006) + H(104) gastro-intestinal pains, decoction barks of Acacia nilotica, VO.
H(008) dysentery, decoction barks of Acacia nilotica, enema
H(008) dysentery, cloves of Acacia., macerated, VO.
H(053) otitis, dried pods, powder, RNS.
H(076) stomatitis, H(103) gingivitis, H(076) aphtae, H(103) caries, decoction barks of Acacia nilotica, inhalations and mouth bath
H(103) caries, stems with leaves of Acacia., decoction, inhalations, mouth bath
H(108) cold, cloves without seeds of Acacia., to chew
H(001) cataracts, powder of leaves calcinées of Acacia nilotica, application sur les paupières
H(008) diarrhoea, H(006) + H(104) gastro-intestinal pains, decoction barks of Acacia nilotica, VO.
H(008) dysentery, decoction barks of Acacia nilotica, enema
H(008) dysentery, cloves of Acacia., macerated, VO.
H(053) otitis, dried pods, powder, RNS.
H(076) stomatitis, H(103) gingivitis, H(076) aphtae, H(103) caries, decoction barks of Acacia nilotica, inhalations and mouth bath
H(103) caries, stems with leaves of Acacia., decoction, inhalations, mouth bath
H(108) cold, cloves without seeds of Acacia., to chew
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali
Vernacular name :
baganan, baanan, bagana iri (Bambara), bwana, bagana jiri (Malinke), pakhi (Minyanka) (Senoufo), aboro (Bwa), bakani (Bobo-fing)
Reference HM 34
Author(s) :
Maundu, P., D. Berger, C. Ole Saitabau, J. Nasieku, M. Kipelian, S. Mathenge, Y. Morimoto, R. Höft
Title :
Ethnobotany of the Loita Maasai.
People and Plants Working Paper 8. Unesco, Paris, 34 p. (2001)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(068), H(091), H(095), H(103), H(104), H(135)
Recipes :
H(091), H(095), Acacia nilotica is the most frequently used soup plant. The root or stem bark are boiled in water and the decoction drunk alone or added to soup. The moran are fond of taking this as a drug before going on raids. It makes them energetic, aggressive and fearless
H(008), H(068), H(103), H(104), H(135), for gums and teeth, mouth infections, intestinal worms, diarrhoea and dysentery, aiding digestion, aiding faecal disposal, emetics and purgatives, to stop vomiting and stomach-ache. Most emetics and purgatives are used in the treatment of paludism-like fevers common in Maasailand.
H(203) Acacia nilotica is used to dye leather
H(008), H(068), H(103), H(104), H(135), for gums and teeth, mouth infections, intestinal worms, diarrhoea and dysentery, aiding digestion, aiding faecal disposal, emetics and purgatives, to stop vomiting and stomach-ache. Most emetics and purgatives are used in the treatment of paludism-like fevers common in Maasailand.
H(203) Acacia nilotica is used to dye leather
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Naimina Enkiyio (Loita) Forest)
Vernacular name :
olkiloriti (Moran)
Reference HP 01
Author(s) :
Pousset, J.-L.
Title :
Plantes médicinales africaines. Utilisation pratique.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 156 p., (1989)
http://data.cameroun-foret.com/system/files/18_17_32.pdf
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008), fruits whitout seeds, powder, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
nebnep, nepnep (Wolof), barana, bagana (Bambara), gaddé, gaudi (Peuhl), gonakie, gommier rouge (local French)
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(008), H(053), H(076), H(103), H(104)
Recipes :
H(001) cataract, roots of Acacia nilotica , RNS
H(008) diarrhoea, H(008) dysentery, H(053) otitis, pods, RNS.
H(008) diarrhoea, H(008) dysentery, H(076) aphtae, H(076) stomatitis, H(103) gingivitis, H(103) caries, H(104) gastro-intestinal pain, bark , RNS.
H(103) caries, branch, RNS.
H(008) diarrhoea, H(008) dysentery, H(053) otitis, pods, RNS.
H(008) diarrhoea, H(008) dysentery, H(076) aphtae, H(076) stomatitis, H(103) gingivitis, H(103) caries, H(104) gastro-intestinal pain, bark , RNS.
H(103) caries, branch, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal (Nguekokh region)
Vernacular name :
gonakié (Wolof), gommier rouge ( local French)
Reference HS 41
Author(s) :
Sereme A., J. Millogo-Rasolodimby, S. Guinko, M. Nacro
Title :
Propriétés thérapeutiques des plantes à tanins du Burkina Faso
Pharmacopée et Médecine traditionnelle Africaines; 15 : 41 - 49 (2008)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(068), H(103)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, decoction bark and pods and gum of Acacia nilotica VO.
H(008) dysentery, fruits powder of Acacia nilotica, infusion
H(118) throat infections, roots extract
H(103) teeth ache, H(196) scurvy root extracts
H(068) bilharzia, cloves rich in tannins, a decoction are also used to destroy the vector of bilharzia crustaceans
H(008) dysentery, fruits powder of Acacia nilotica, infusion
H(118) throat infections, roots extract
H(103) teeth ache, H(196) scurvy root extracts
H(068) bilharzia, cloves rich in tannins, a decoction are also used to destroy the vector of bilharzia crustaceans
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Burkina Faso
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HV 1k
Author(s) :
von Breitenbach, F.
Title :
The indigenous trees of Ethiopia.Second, revised and enlarged edition .306 p., (1963)
Published by Ethiopian forestry association , Addis Ababa.
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008), bark and seeds against dysentery, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HW 53
Author(s) :
Wezel, A.
Title :
Plantes médicinales et leur utilisation traditionnelle chez les paysans au Niger
Etudes flor.vég. Burkina Faso 6, 9-18
Frankfurt/Ouagadougou August/Août 2002
Symptoms :
H(002), H(008), H(037), H(094), H(104), H(108)
Recipes :
H(002) lactogenic,H(008) dysentery, H(037) cough, H(104) abdominal pain, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(108) cold; organs of Acacia nilotica used, leaves, branch, barks, roots, RNS. (recipes collected from female healers)
H(008) diarrhoea, dysentery, H(037) cough, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) abdominal pain, H(104) stomach pain, organs of Acacia nilotica used, leaves, barks, fruit, RNS. (recipes collected from male healers)
H(008) diarrhoea, dysentery, H(037) cough, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) abdominal pain, H(104) stomach pain, organs of Acacia nilotica used, leaves, barks, fruit, RNS. (recipes collected from male healers)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Niger
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors