Prelude Medicinal Plants Database
Search | Practical Guide | Authors | DisclaimerSymptom : H(014)
Description :
aspergillosis, acarus, antifungal, athletic foot, fongicide, dermatomycosis, eczema, erysipelas, fungicide, herpes, impetigo, itch, itching, mange, mycosia, nettle-rash, pelada, purpura, ringworm, tinea capitis, scabies, tinea, vitiligo, whitlow, dandruff, paronychia, impetigo
1011 plants found in 379 reference(s) :
Abrus precatorius L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 38
Author(s) :
Ajibesin, K.ola K., Benjamin.E. Ekpo, Danladi N. Bala, Etienne E. Essien, Saburi A. Adesanya
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 115, pp. 387-408, (2008)
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) skin disease, juice of crushed leaves of Abrus precatorius, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
nneminua (Ibibio)
Acacia albida Del. :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia albida Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev.
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(014), H(037), H(077)
Recipes :
H(014) skin infections, barks, roots of Faidherbia albida decoction, VO.
H(037) cough, barks, roots decoction, VO.
H(077) bloody vomit, barks, roots decoction, VO.
H(037) cough, barks, roots decoction, VO.
H(077) bloody vomit, barks, roots decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Mozambique (Muda)
Vernacular name :
gohua (Chindau)
Reference HC 55
Author(s) :
Cisse, A, M Gueye, A. Ka, F. Ndiaye, S. Koma, L.E. Akpo
Title :
Ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales chez les bergers peuls de Widou Thiengoly de la commune de Téssékéré (Ferlo-Nord Sénégal).
Journal of Applied Biosciences 98 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(037), H(151)
Recipes :
H(014) dermatological affection, H(037) tuberculosis, H(151) lowers hyperblood pressure, leaves of Faidherbia albida, RNS. (medicinal species sometimes used in combination with other species)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Sengal (Ferlo-North)
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Reference HH 10
Author(s) :
Hussain, H.S.N. & Y.Y. Karatela
Title :
Traditional medicinal plants used by Hausa tribe of Kano State of Nigeria.
Int. J; Crude Drug Res., 27, 4, 211-216, (1989)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(173)
Recipes :
H(014), bark, decoction (H2O) , RNS
H(173), leaves, fruits, decoction, RNS
H(173), leaves, fruits, decoction, RNS
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Kano)
Vernacular name :
gawo (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(014), H(037), H(051), H(053), H(082), H(091), H(094), H(100), H(082), H(103), H(113), H(173), H(192), H(201)
Recipes :
H(014) pelada, roots of Adansonia digitata, leaves of Chrozophora senegalensis, roots Acacia albida of Bauhinia rufescens of Waltheria indica of Mitracarpus scaber, powder, local application
H(037), whole plant of Cressa cretica, barks stem, branch, trunk of Acacia albida of Vitex doniana, maceration , VO.
H(037), H(051) paludism, H(091) kwash, roots of Acacia albida, VO.
H(037) bronchia, florid summit of Cymbopogon giganteus of Lippia adoensis, leaves of Ximenia americana of Combretum glutinosum of Guiera senegalensis, leaves and roots of Annona senegalensis, leaves of Ocimum basilicum, leaves, barks stem, branch, trunk of Ficus gnaphalocarpa, barks stem, branch, trunk of Parkia biglobosa of Acacia albida, decoction (H2O) , VO. + bath
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cordia rothii, roots of Guiera senegalensis of Bauhinia rufescens, barks stem, branch, trunk of Acacia albida of Acacia raddiana, maceration, bath, VO.
H(051) paludism, roots Acacia raddiana of Acacia albida of Aristida longiflora of Waltheria indica , barks stem, branch, trunk Sterculia sestemra, aerian part Andropogon pinguipes, maceration, VO.
H(053) surdité, maceration roots Acacia albida, drops in ears
H(053), H(113), ONS. Acacia albida, local application
H(082), florid summit Cymbopogon giganteus, leaves of Ocimum basilicum of Sida rhombifolia of Annona senegalensis of Terminalia macroptera of Ximenia americana of Combretum glutinosum of Guiera senegalensis, leaves and florid summit Lippia chevalieri, barks stem, branch, trunk of Acacia albida, powder decoction (H2O) , VO. + bath
H(091) child, rachitis, kwash, H(075), barks stem, branch, trunk of Ziziphus mauritiana of Sterculia sestemra of Acacia macrostachya of Acacia albida, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(091) child, rachitis, H(075), barks stem, branch, trunk of Sterculia sestemra of Ziziphus mauritiana of Acacia macrostachya of Acacia albida, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(091) kwash, roots, Adansonia digitata, Acacia albida, Chrozophora senegalensis, Bauhinia rufescens, Waltheria indica, Mitracarpus scaber, powder, to dilute in milk, VO.
H(094), H(192), ONS. Acacia albida, Seciridaca longipedunculata, Cochlospermum tinctorium, Maytenus senegalensis, Leptadenia hastata, RNS.
H(094), H(192), ONS. Acacia albida, RNS.
H(100) syph., roots of Capparis tomentosa, ONS. deTerminalia avicennioides of Acacia albida of Tinospora bakis, VO.
H(100), ONS., Acacia albida, VO.
H(100), roots Strophanthus sarmentosus, roots Acacia albida, Trichilia roka, Strychnos spinosa, Ziziphus mauritiana, Parkia biblobosa, Detarium microcarpum, Mormordica charantia, Piliostigma reticulatum, Heeria insignis, maceration, VO.
H(103), barks, stems, twigs, trunk Acacia albida, to chew
H(139), ONS. Acacia albida, VO.
H(173), stem Balanites aegytiaca, Swartzia madagascariensis, Trichilia roka, Jatropha chevalieri, Capparis tomentosa, Maytenus senegalensis, roots Acacia albida, Strophanthus sarmentosus, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(201) psychosis, roots of Acacia albida, barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, decoction (H2O) , bath, VO.
H(037), whole plant of Cressa cretica, barks stem, branch, trunk of Acacia albida of Vitex doniana, maceration , VO.
H(037), H(051) paludism, H(091) kwash, roots of Acacia albida, VO.
H(037) bronchia, florid summit of Cymbopogon giganteus of Lippia adoensis, leaves of Ximenia americana of Combretum glutinosum of Guiera senegalensis, leaves and roots of Annona senegalensis, leaves of Ocimum basilicum, leaves, barks stem, branch, trunk of Ficus gnaphalocarpa, barks stem, branch, trunk of Parkia biglobosa of Acacia albida, decoction (H2O) , VO. + bath
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cordia rothii, roots of Guiera senegalensis of Bauhinia rufescens, barks stem, branch, trunk of Acacia albida of Acacia raddiana, maceration, bath, VO.
H(051) paludism, roots Acacia raddiana of Acacia albida of Aristida longiflora of Waltheria indica , barks stem, branch, trunk Sterculia sestemra, aerian part Andropogon pinguipes, maceration, VO.
H(053) surdité, maceration roots Acacia albida, drops in ears
H(053), H(113), ONS. Acacia albida, local application
H(082), florid summit Cymbopogon giganteus, leaves of Ocimum basilicum of Sida rhombifolia of Annona senegalensis of Terminalia macroptera of Ximenia americana of Combretum glutinosum of Guiera senegalensis, leaves and florid summit Lippia chevalieri, barks stem, branch, trunk of Acacia albida, powder decoction (H2O) , VO. + bath
H(091) child, rachitis, kwash, H(075), barks stem, branch, trunk of Ziziphus mauritiana of Sterculia sestemra of Acacia macrostachya of Acacia albida, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(091) child, rachitis, H(075), barks stem, branch, trunk of Sterculia sestemra of Ziziphus mauritiana of Acacia macrostachya of Acacia albida, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(091) kwash, roots, Adansonia digitata, Acacia albida, Chrozophora senegalensis, Bauhinia rufescens, Waltheria indica, Mitracarpus scaber, powder, to dilute in milk, VO.
H(094), H(192), ONS. Acacia albida, Seciridaca longipedunculata, Cochlospermum tinctorium, Maytenus senegalensis, Leptadenia hastata, RNS.
H(094), H(192), ONS. Acacia albida, RNS.
H(100) syph., roots of Capparis tomentosa, ONS. deTerminalia avicennioides of Acacia albida of Tinospora bakis, VO.
H(100), ONS., Acacia albida, VO.
H(100), roots Strophanthus sarmentosus, roots Acacia albida, Trichilia roka, Strychnos spinosa, Ziziphus mauritiana, Parkia biblobosa, Detarium microcarpum, Mormordica charantia, Piliostigma reticulatum, Heeria insignis, maceration, VO.
H(103), barks, stems, twigs, trunk Acacia albida, to chew
H(139), ONS. Acacia albida, VO.
H(173), stem Balanites aegytiaca, Swartzia madagascariensis, Trichilia roka, Jatropha chevalieri, Capparis tomentosa, Maytenus senegalensis, roots Acacia albida, Strophanthus sarmentosus, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(201) psychosis, roots of Acacia albida, barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, decoction (H2O) , bath, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HK 75
Author(s) :
Kefalew, A., Z. Asfaw & E. Kelbessa
Title :
Ethnobotany of medicinal plants in Ada’a District, East Shewa Zone of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 11:25 , (2015)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-015-0014-6
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014, 2) dandruff, fruit of Solanum anguivi together with leaf of Acacia albida and Ruta chalepensis powdered, mixed with Vaseline and paint the head
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia ( Oromia Regional State)
Vernacular name :
garbii/gerbi (Oromifa/Amarigna)
Acacia brevispica Harms :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia brevispica Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HB 26M
Author(s) :
Bonnefoux, Benedicto Marius (R.P.)
Title :
Plantes médicinales du Hufla. Manuscrits n° 1 et n°2 (Congrégation do Espirito Santo), 1885-1937. Registrated by Bossard, E. in ref. HB 25M
Symptoms :
H(004), H(014), H(104)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, cooked leaves of Acacia brevispica, application on wounds
H(014) purpura, leaves, RNS.
H(104) sourness stomach (otyi) ngwilila, leaves, to chew
H(014) purpura, leaves, RNS.
H(104) sourness stomach (otyi) ngwilila, leaves, to chew
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (regions of Hufla, Tchivinguiro)
Vernacular name :
(omu) nkhenya, (omu) nkhenga, (olu) nkhuenya (Nyaneka)
Reference HK 52
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J. O.
Title :
Some common african herbal remedies for skin diseases: with special reference to Kenya
Medicinal and poisonous plants of the tropics.
Proceedings of symposium of the 14th International botanical congress, Berlin, 24 july - 1 august 1987, 44-69, (1987)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(014)
Recipes :
H(013) rash,H(014) dermatitis, itch, roots of Acacia brevispica decoction for bathing. Contain mucilage and tannin
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya
Vernacular name :
kiptare (Marakwet) mughobari (Luhya), ol-girgi (Masai)
Acacia etbaïca Schweinf. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia etbaïca Schweinf.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
H(003), H(014), H(041)
Recipes :
H(003) swelling, crush leaf of Acacia etbaica and mix with latex of Euphorbia abyssinica and rub the paste on the affected part
H(014) ring worm place stem on fire and apply liquid on the affected part
H(094) haemorrhoids, burn stems and place on the affected part
H(014) itching,H(014) scabies crush leaves and rub
H(041) anthrax, burn stems and place it on the affected part
H(111) fire burn, crushed leaves and apply on the burn
H(014) ring worm place stem on fire and apply liquid on the affected part
H(094) haemorrhoids, burn stems and place on the affected part
H(014) itching,H(014) scabies crush leaves and rub
H(041) anthrax, burn stems and place it on the affected part
H(111) fire burn, crushed leaves and apply on the burn
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
seraw (Tigrigna)
Acacia hockii De Wild. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia hockii De Wild.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 39a
Author(s) :
Kisangau, D. P., H. VM Lyaruu, K.M. Hosea, C.C. Joseph
Title :
Use of traditional medicines in the management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Tanzania: a case in the Buhkoba rural district.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Volume 3 : 29 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) herpes zoster, barks, RNS. (opportunistic infection from HIV/AIDS)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Buhkoba rural district)
Vernacular name :
mugando
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 HN 31
Author(s) :
Namukobe, J., J. M. Kasenene, B. T. Kiremire, R. Byamukama, M. Kamatenesi-Mugisha, S. Krief, V. Dumontet, J. D. Kabasa
Title :
Traditional plants used for medicinal purposes by local communities around the Northern sector of Kibale National Park, Uganda
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 136, 236–245, (2011)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874111002960
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014, 1) athletes foot, fresh leaf of Acacia hockii squeeze & apply to the affected area
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Northern sector of Kibale National Park)
Vernacular name :
engando (Rutooro)
Acacia lahai Steud. & Hochst. ex Benth :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia lahai Steud. & Hochst. ex Benth
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 78
Author(s) :
Kidane, L. , G, Gebremedhin & T, Beyene
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Ganta Afeshum District, Eastern Zone of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine,14:64 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0266-z
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) dermatologia granule (Begur, Fetsega), fresh fruit of Acacia lahai is crushed and smeared on face.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Eastern Zone of Tigray
Vernacular name :
lehay (Tigrigna)
Reference HP 13
Author(s) :
Phanuel, A. S., R.O. Nyunja and J.C. Onyango
Title :
Plant Species in the Folk medicine of Kit Mikayi Region, Western Kenya
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 14: 836-40. (2010)
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014, 10) skin eruption, barks of Acacia lahai, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Kenya (Kit Mikayi Region)
Vernacular name :
alaktar
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa mellifera Vahl.
Reference HH 18
Author(s) :
Hassan-Abdallah, A., A. Merito, S. Hassan, D. Aboubaker, M. Djama, Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Medicinal plants andt heir uses by the people in the Region of Randa, Djibouti
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 148 701–713, (2013)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(014), H(045), H(111), H(118)
Recipes :
H(004) injuries,H(014) whitlow, H(045) wound infections, H(124) haemorrhage, leaves paste of Acacia mellifera , local application
H(111) burns, heated leaf powder , local application
H(118) angina, fresh leaves in chewed
H(111) burns, heated leaf powder , local application
H(118) angina, fresh leaves in chewed
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Djibouti (Region of Randa)
Vernacular name :
makqarto (Geez ?)
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile :
3 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 02
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E, M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi, K. Dramane, J. A. Elewude, S. O. Fadoju, Z.O. Gbile, E. Goudote, C.L. A. Johnson, A. Keita, O. Morakinyo, J. A. O. Ojewole, A. O. Olatunjia, E. A. Sofowora
Title :
Contribution to ethnobotanical and floristic studies in Western Nigeria.
CSTR-OUA, 420 p., (1991)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(086), H(098), H(099), H(151)
Recipes :
H(014) dermatomycosis, leaves Aframomum melegueta, Eriosema psoraleoides, Nauclea latifolia, Piliostigma thonningii, barks trunc, stems, twigs, Daniellia oliveri, Spathodea campanulata , fruits Acacia nilotica, Xylopia aethiopica, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(014), fruits Acacia nilotica, Allium ascalonicum, pounded, delayed, bath + black soap
H(086)black tong, decoction (H2O) of fruits, VO. + gargle
H(151), ripe fruits of Acacia nilotica, Sphenocentrum jollyanum, pounded roots Tetracleta alnifolia, pounded leaves Blepharis maderaspatensis, Spilanthes filicaulis, delayer in lemon juice, VO.
H(098) disturbed sleep, barks stems, trunc, twigs Acacia nilotica, Nauclea pobeguinii, Pteleopsis suberosa, Enantia chlorantha, leaves Allium ascalonicum, Tetrapleura tetraptera, ripe fruits Citrus aurantifolia, Xylopia aethiopica, roots Morinda lucida, Anogeissus leiocarpus, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(014), fruits Acacia nilotica, Allium ascalonicum, pounded, delayed, bath + black soap
H(086)black tong, decoction (H2O) of fruits, VO. + gargle
H(151), ripe fruits of Acacia nilotica, Sphenocentrum jollyanum, pounded roots Tetracleta alnifolia, pounded leaves Blepharis maderaspatensis, Spilanthes filicaulis, delayer in lemon juice, VO.
H(098) disturbed sleep, barks stems, trunc, twigs Acacia nilotica, Nauclea pobeguinii, Pteleopsis suberosa, Enantia chlorantha, leaves Allium ascalonicum, Tetrapleura tetraptera, ripe fruits Citrus aurantifolia, Xylopia aethiopica, roots Morinda lucida, Anogeissus leiocarpus, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HM 47
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, van den Beukel, C. J.P. , Hamza, O. J.M. , Mbwambo, Z, H. , Nondoa, R. O.S. , Masimba, P. J., Matee, M. I.N. , Kapingu, M. C., Mikxf, F. , Verweij, P. E. , van der Ven, A. J.A.M.
Title :
Brine shrimp toxicity evaluation of some Tanzanian plants used traditionally for the treatment of fungal infections.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 4 (2), pp 219 - 225, (2007)
http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc07022
Symptoms :
H(014), H(199)
Recipes :
H(014) oral candidiasis and skin fungal opportunistic infections of H(199) HIV / AID, stems of Acacia nilotica, RNS, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
kloriti
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 HC 55
Author(s) :
Cisse, A, M Gueye, A. Ka, F. Ndiaye, S. Koma, L.E. Akpo
Title :
Ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales chez les bergers peuls de Widou Thiengoly de la commune de Téssékéré (Ferlo-Nord Sénégal).
Journal of Applied Biosciences 98 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(013), H(014), H(091), H(094), H(103), H(104), H(135), H(169), H(200)
Recipes :
H(001) vision problem, H(004) wound, H(013) ulcer, H(014) dermatological affection, H(091) fatigue, H(091) virility, H(091) invigorating, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(103) teeth ache, H(104) stomach aches, H(135) indigestion, H(169) hernia, H(200) antibiotic, roots of Acacia nilotica subsp. Adstringens, RNS. (medicinal species sometimes used in combination with other species)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Sengal (Ferlo-North)
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Acacia nubica Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nubica Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia oerforta (Forssk.) Schweinf.
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(014), H(085), H(100), H(104), H(108), H(201)
Recipes :
H(113) arthritis Seesds,flowers of Acacia oerfota, topical
H(085) diphtheria leaves, RNS., VO., nasal, body wash
H(100) sexually transmitted infection roots, barks, RNS. VO., body wash
H(078) breast cancer, leaves, RNS., eye, nasal, topical
H(104) dyspepsia, leaves, RNS. nasal, body wash
H(108) flue, coughing, barks , RNS. VO.
H(014) scabies leaves, topical
H(201) devil disease, roots, leaves VO., nasal, body wash
H(085) diphtheria leaves, RNS., VO., nasal, body wash
H(100) sexually transmitted infection roots, barks, RNS. VO., body wash
H(078) breast cancer, leaves, RNS., eye, nasal, topical
H(104) dyspepsia, leaves, RNS. nasal, body wash
H(108) flue, coughing, barks , RNS. VO.
H(014) scabies leaves, topical
H(201) devil disease, roots, leaves VO., nasal, body wash
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Acacia pennata Willd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia pennata Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
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(014), H(020), H(108)
Recipes :
H(014) the aqueous extracts of bark of Acacia pennata are used to treat skin diseases
H(020) vegetative organs of Acacia pennata are used as a serum against snake venom
H(108) cold, extracts of bark of Acacia pennata are used to treat the cold
H(020) vegetative organs of Acacia pennata are used as a serum against snake venom
H(108) cold, extracts of bark of Acacia pennata are used to treat the cold
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Burkina Faso
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Acacia raddiana Savi :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia raddiana Savi
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(005), H(014), H(020), H(045), H(051), H(093), H(139)
Recipes :
H(005) , leaves Acacia raddiana, crushed leaves Vigna unguiculata, local application
H(020), leaves Acacia raddiana, ONS. Strychnos spinosa, RNS.
H(045), leaves Acacia raddiana local application
H(051) paludism, leaves Acacia raddiana, VO.
H(051) paludism, roots Acacia raddiana of Acacia albida of Aristida longiflora of Waltheria indica , barks stem, branch, trunk Sterculia sestemra, aerian part Andropogon pinguipes, maceration, VO.
H(051), barks stem, branch, trunk Acacia raddiana, maceration, VO. + bath
H(051) paludism, barks stem, branch, trunk Acacia raddiana, Acacia albida, Bauhinia rufescens, roots Guiera senegalensis, Cordia rithii
H(093), H(139), leaves, VO.
H(020), leaves Acacia raddiana, ONS. Strychnos spinosa, RNS.
H(045), leaves Acacia raddiana local application
H(051) paludism, leaves Acacia raddiana, VO.
H(051) paludism, roots Acacia raddiana of Acacia albida of Aristida longiflora of Waltheria indica , barks stem, branch, trunk Sterculia sestemra, aerian part Andropogon pinguipes, maceration, VO.
H(051), barks stem, branch, trunk Acacia raddiana, maceration, VO. + bath
H(051) paludism, barks stem, branch, trunk Acacia raddiana, Acacia albida, Bauhinia rufescens, roots Guiera senegalensis, Cordia rithii
H(093), H(139), leaves, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
not registered
Acacia robusta subsp usambarensis (Taub) Brenan :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia robusta subsp usambarensis (Taub) Brenan
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 47
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, van den Beukel, C. J.P. , Hamza, O. J.M. , Mbwambo, Z, H. , Nondoa, R. O.S. , Masimba, P. J., Matee, M. I.N. , Kapingu, M. C., Mikxf, F. , Verweij, P. E. , van der Ven, A. J.A.M.
Title :
Brine shrimp toxicity evaluation of some Tanzanian plants used traditionally for the treatment of fungal infections.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 4 (2), pp 219 - 225, (2007)
http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc07022
Symptoms :
H(014), H(199)
Recipes :
H(014) oral candidiasis and skin fungal opportunistic infections of H(199) HIV / AID, leaves of Acacia robusta subsp., RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mkame
Acacia seyal Del. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia seyal Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HC 55
Author(s) :
Cisse, A, M Gueye, A. Ka, F. Ndiaye, S. Koma, L.E. Akpo
Title :
Ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales chez les bergers peuls de Widou Thiengoly de la commune de Téssékéré (Ferlo-Nord Sénégal).
Journal of Applied Biosciences 98 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) dermatological affection, bark of Acacia seyal , RNS. (medicinal species sometimes used in combination with other species)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Sengal (Ferlo-North)
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Acacia xanthophloea Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia xanthophloea Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 46
Author(s) :
Muthee, J.K., D.W. Gakuya, J.M. Mbaria, P.G. Kareru, C.M. Mulei, F.K. Njonge
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of anthelmintic and other medicinal plants traditionally used in Loitoktok district of Kenya
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 135, 15–21, (2011)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874111000766
Symptoms :
H(014), H(091)
Recipes :
H(014, 2) skin disorders, H(091)fatigue stems barks, roots of Acacia xanthophloea, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
kenya (Loitoktok district)
Vernacular name :
olera
Acalypha brachiata C. Krauss :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha brachiata C. Krauss
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HN 52
Author(s) :
Ngezahayo, J., F. Havyarimana, L. Hari, C. Stévigny, P. Duez.
Title :
Medicinal plants used by Burundian traditional healers for the treatment of microbial diseases + Supplemtary table
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 173, 338–351 (2015)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(014)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea. A handful of fresh leaves of Acalypha brachiata are decocted in a glass of water. Drunk as a teaspoon (mixed with honey) 3 times (child) or as a glass (adult) per day
H(014) ringworm. A handful of dried leaves are pounded and/or decocted with water (a bottle). The powder (mixed with cow butter) is applied on the body and/or one bottle of the decoction is drunk twice (morning and evening) a day)
This plant is reported by 5% of informants
H(014) ringworm. A handful of dried leaves are pounded and/or decocted with water (a bottle). The powder (mixed with cow butter) is applied on the body and/or one bottle of the decoction is drunk twice (morning and evening) a day)
This plant is reported by 5% of informants
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Burundi
Vernacular name :
kamimura (Kirundi)
Acalypha fruticosa Forssk. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha fruticosa Forssk.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Acalypha amentacea Roxb.
Reference HC 13c
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.III. Angiosperms (Euphorbiaceae to Menispermaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 28, pp. 255 - 283, (1990)
Symptoms :
H(005), H(014), H(099), H(104), H(157), H(184)
Recipes :
H(005), body swellings, VO. infusion leaves of Acalypha amentacea
H(014), itch, pounded leaves, local application
H(099), epilepsy, VO., decoction (H2O) leaves
H(104), stomach, VO. infusion leaves
H(157), convulsion, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(184), hydrocele, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(014), itch, pounded leaves, local application
H(099), epilepsy, VO., decoction (H2O) leaves
H(104), stomach, VO. infusion leaves
H(157), convulsion, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(184), hydrocele, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
mfulwe (Kami, Pare, Sambaa), mzahati (Nyamwezi), simamanelle (Makonde)
Reference HH 06b
Author(s) :
Hedberg I., O. Hedberg, P.J. Madati, K.E. Mshigeni, E.N. Mshiu & G. Samuelsson
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. II. Plants of the families Dilleniaceae - Opiliaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 9, pp. 105 - 128 (1983)
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) dermatosis,a) cold bath with decoction (H2O) of leaves
b) inhalation of smoke of burned leaves
c) local application, juice of pounded leaves of Acalypha fruticosa, Zanthoxylum chalybeum, Suregada zanzibariensis
d) inhalation of smoke of burned leaves of Acalypha fruticosa, Zanthoxylum chalybeum, Suregada zanzibariensis
e) paste of fresh leaves in local application
f) roots of Acalypha fruticosa, Zanthoxylum chalybeum, Suregada zanzibariensis, decoction (H2O) , VO.
b) inhalation of smoke of burned leaves
c) local application, juice of pounded leaves of Acalypha fruticosa, Zanthoxylum chalybeum, Suregada zanzibariensis
d) inhalation of smoke of burned leaves of Acalypha fruticosa, Zanthoxylum chalybeum, Suregada zanzibariensis
e) paste of fresh leaves in local application
f) roots of Acalypha fruticosa, Zanthoxylum chalybeum, Suregada zanzibariensis, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mchakari, simamanela (Makonde) (Tanga district)
Reference HM 47
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, van den Beukel, C. J.P. , Hamza, O. J.M. , Mbwambo, Z, H. , Nondoa, R. O.S. , Masimba, P. J., Matee, M. I.N. , Kapingu, M. C., Mikxf, F. , Verweij, P. E. , van der Ven, A. J.A.M.
Title :
Brine shrimp toxicity evaluation of some Tanzanian plants used traditionally for the treatment of fungal infections.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 4 (2), pp 219 - 225, (2007)
http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc07022
Symptoms :
H(014), H(199)
Recipes :
H(014) oral candidiasis and skin fungal opportunistic infections of H(199) HIV / AID, leaves and roots of Acalypha fruticosa, RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
siaiti
Acalypha indica L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha indica L.
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(014), H(037), H(055), H(068)
Recipes :
H(014) scab, paste made of crushed leaves of Acalypha indica (herbe chatte) and salt, friction
H(037) bronchitis children, H(055) emetic, juice leaves of Acalypha indica (herbe chatte), 1 teaspoon, increases the secretion of pulmonary organs
H(100) syphilitic ulcers, leaf cataplasm
- Acalypha indica also used for the treatment of : H(068) vermifuge
H(037) bronchitis children, H(055) emetic, juice leaves of Acalypha indica (herbe chatte), 1 teaspoon, increases the secretion of pulmonary organs
H(100) syphilitic ulcers, leaf cataplasm
- Acalypha indica also used for the treatment of : H(068) vermifuge
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Mauritius
Vernacular name :
herbe chatte ou ortie de l'inde (Creole) , coupoumaynie (Tamoul)
Acanthospermum hispidum DC. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthospermum hispidum DC.
Family :
Asteraceae
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(013), H(014), H(111)
Recipes :
H(013) skin eruption (mfueta),H(013) skin rash accompanied ofH(014) itching (nkulu = mpese) pian, pound together the following plants : Acanthospermum hispidum (leaves), mfueta sp. (leaves), Mitracarpus hirtus, Dacryodes edulis (leaves), Arachis hypogaea (leafy stems), Raphia textilis (inflorescences), Pseudospondias microcarpa (barks of trunk), Tephrosia vogelii (seeds), Pentaclethra eetveldeana (leaves), Entada abyssinica (seeds) and Pentaclethra macrophylla (leaves). Separate into three piles : Decoction of the first pile, filter and put in a bottle tightly closed with cap. To roast le 2nd pile in a pan, finely ground and store in a bottle. Mix le 3rd pile with le juice of 10 lemons and rub the whole body 2 times per day. When the body is dry, rub with the powder obtained with the 2nd pile, 2 times per day. And proceed for 3 consecutive days. Then VO. the filtrate from 1er pile, 1 table spoon, 3 times per day.
H(111) burning (tiya), pound together Aloe congolensis with leaves of Morinda lucida or Acanthospermum hispidum or of Piper umbelatum or of Aframomum alboviolaceum and of Alchornea cordifolia; apply the obtained product on the burned place, 2 times per day
H(111) burning (tiya), pound together Aloe congolensis with leaves of Morinda lucida or Acanthospermum hispidum or of Piper umbelatum or of Aframomum alboviolaceum and of Alchornea cordifolia; apply the obtained product on the burned place, 2 times per day
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Bas-Congo Province)
Vernacular name :
madiata nzau (Kikongo)
Reference HN 36
Author(s) :
Nsimundele, L.
Title :
Répertoire des plantes médicinales des régions côtieres du Mayumbe et du Bas-Congo,1966-1968.
Unpublished notes of Léopold Nsimundele, Bureau chief forester / Inéac Luki, National Institute for Agronomic Study of Congo
Symptoms :
H(014), H(094), H(166)
Recipes :
H(014) eczema, skin, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(166) antispasmodic, extract of leaves decoction of Acanthospermum hispidum, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Lukaya and Cataractes)
Vernacular name :
madiata nzau (Kikongo and Kiyombe)
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(008), H(008x), H(014)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea, H(008x) bloody diarrhea, decoction of leaves and stems of Acanthospermum hispidum
H(014) ddermatosis, H(014) ringworm, pounded leaves are applied as a poultice that is changed twice daily
H(014) ddermatosis, H(014) ringworm, pounded leaves are applied as a poultice that is changed twice daily
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
North Madagascar
Vernacular name :
bakakely (Antakarana), fatika (Malgache), (herbe savane, herbe tricorne (French), bristly starbur, goat’s head, hispid starbur (English)
Reference HO 12
Author(s) :
Okafor, J. & R. Ham
Title :
Identification, utilisation et conservation des plantes médicinales dans le sud-est du Nigeria.
Thèmes de la biodiversité africaine, Le Programme d'Appui à la Biodiversité, Numéro 3, Juillet 1999
http://www.worldwildlife.org/bsp/publications/africa/okaforfr/okaforfr.pdf
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) eczema, H(094) haemorrhoids, decoction of leaves of Acanthospermum hispidum, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. Anderson :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. Anderson
Family :
Acanthaceae
Reference HG 60
Author(s) :
Göhre, Á., B. Toto-Nienguesse, M. Futuro, C. Neinhuis & T. Lautenschläge
Title :
Plants from disturbed savannah vegetation and their usage by Bakongo tribes in Uíge, Northern Angola
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:42 (2016)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-016-0116-9
Symptoms :
H(014)
Recipes :
H(014) skin disease, leaves infusion of Acanthus montanus, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
northern Angola
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HK 60
Author(s) :
Konda ku Mbuta, Kabakura Mwima, Mbembe Bitengeli, Itufa Y’okolo, Mahuku Kavuna, Mafuta Mandanga, Mpoyi, Kalambayi, Ndemankeni Izamajole, Kadima Kazembe, Kelela Booto, Ngiuvu Vasaki, Bongombola Mwabonsika, Dumu Lody & Paul Latham
Title :
Plantes médicinales de traditions. Province de l'Equateur – R.D. Congo, Kinshasa 2012 (419 p.)
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (I.R.S.S.) in Kinshasa.
ISBN 9780955420856
Symptoms :
H(014), H(034), H(037), H(157), H(201)
Recipes :
H(014) panaris, pounded fresh leaves of Acanthus montanus, by local application
H(034) heart palpitations and douleurs thoraciques, decoction of leaves, VO.
H(037) pneumonia macerationdes stems and the leaves, VO.,1 glass several times a day.
H(037) pneumothorax, triturated leaves of Euphorbia hirta of Acanthus montanus and of Rourea coccinea, soaked in palm oil.in friction
H(037) pneumonia, roots decoction as cooking liquid of Fuku (porridge made of manioc flour)
H(157) convulsions infantiles fresh leaves soaked in palm oil and heat softened, friction sur le corps, 3 times per day.
H(201) psychosomatic disorders, macerated fresh leaves , VO., ½ glass 2 times daily.
H(201) psychosomatic disorders, decoction of leaves, branches of Urera trinervis of Ocimumum gratissimum, Mucuna pruriens, Hallea stipulosa, Acanthus montanus and Microsorum scolopendria , steam bath
H(034) heart palpitations and douleurs thoraciques, decoction of leaves, VO.
H(037) pneumonia macerationdes stems and the leaves, VO.,1 glass several times a day.
H(037) pneumothorax, triturated leaves of Euphorbia hirta of Acanthus montanus and of Rourea coccinea, soaked in palm oil.in friction
H(037) pneumonia, roots decoction as cooking liquid of Fuku (porridge made of manioc flour)
H(157) convulsions infantiles fresh leaves soaked in palm oil and heat softened, friction sur le corps, 3 times per day.
H(201) psychosomatic disorders, macerated fresh leaves , VO., ½ glass 2 times daily.
H(201) psychosomatic disorders, decoction of leaves, branches of Urera trinervis of Ocimumum gratissimum, Mucuna pruriens, Hallea stipulosa, Acanthus montanus and Microsorum scolopendria , steam bath
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Center of Bikoro, of Lukolela, of Bumba, of Bosobolo, Gemena (Bowase-Bongbia II), Town of Mbandaka)
Vernacular name :
balagalan, gana (Ngwaka), lilatela (Mokula), ipengwa nkoyi (Mpama), lolemo la nkoyi (Libinza), lilanga (Kinunu)