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Search | Practical Guide | Authors | DisclaimerSymptom : H(028s)
Description :
womb enlargement, open cervix, womb problem
18 plants found in 8 reference(s) :
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HB 70
Author(s) :
Borokini T.I, D.A. Ighere, M. Clement , T.O Ajiboye, A A. Alowonle
Title :
Ethnobiological survey of traditional medicine practice for women’s health in Oyo State (Nigeria)
Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, Volume: 1, Issue: 5, pp. 17- 29 (2013)
www.plantsjournal.com
Symptoms :
H(002), H(022), H(026), H(027y), H(028s)
Recipes :
H(002) breast milk production, grind plenty of Aframomum melegueta rhizomes and pour in Cocos nucifera fruit water. Use three spoons three times per day after meal
H(022) safe delivery. Get one Tetrapleura tetraptera fruit, one Aframomum melegueta fruit and pork and are all burnt. To be taken with pap to help delivery
H(022) Blend Entandrophragma angolense bark, Vernonia amygdalina leaves, Vernonia amygdalina root with Aframomum melegueta rhizome and mix a portion with “a special kind of Shea butter” for navel rubbing and the other part with native soap for bathing to ensure safe delivery
H(026) to treat excessive menstrual flow, Cook Aframomum melegueta fruit pericarp peel, Kigelia africana root, Senna fistula root, Piper guineense fruit and little potash for 45'. Woman to take half a glass cup twice daily
H(027y) postnatal care. Grind many Aframomum melegueta rhizomes and soak it inside gin. Take one spoon three times daily before meal to treat postnatal pains.
H(027v) delayed birth (prolonged child labour) . Collect roots of male Carica papaya and seven seeds of Aframomum meleguetaand soak them in water for twelve hours and taken
H(028s) Nymphaea lotus. Burn the head of squirrel, one Aframomum melegueta fruit, and some quantity of Nymphaea lotus leaves together. Take spoon with cold pap morning and night to clear all womb blockages
H(112) miscarriage. Dry and grind Ocimum gratissimum leaves and Aframomum melegueta seeds together and rub it on the lower abdomen of the pregnant woman to prevent miscarriage
H(022) safe delivery. Get one Tetrapleura tetraptera fruit, one Aframomum melegueta fruit and pork and are all burnt. To be taken with pap to help delivery
H(022) Blend Entandrophragma angolense bark, Vernonia amygdalina leaves, Vernonia amygdalina root with Aframomum melegueta rhizome and mix a portion with “a special kind of Shea butter” for navel rubbing and the other part with native soap for bathing to ensure safe delivery
H(026) to treat excessive menstrual flow, Cook Aframomum melegueta fruit pericarp peel, Kigelia africana root, Senna fistula root, Piper guineense fruit and little potash for 45'. Woman to take half a glass cup twice daily
H(027y) postnatal care. Grind many Aframomum melegueta rhizomes and soak it inside gin. Take one spoon three times daily before meal to treat postnatal pains.
H(027v) delayed birth (prolonged child labour) . Collect roots of male Carica papaya and seven seeds of Aframomum meleguetaand soak them in water for twelve hours and taken
H(028s) Nymphaea lotus. Burn the head of squirrel, one Aframomum melegueta fruit, and some quantity of Nymphaea lotus leaves together. Take spoon with cold pap morning and night to clear all womb blockages
H(112) miscarriage. Dry and grind Ocimum gratissimum leaves and Aframomum melegueta seeds together and rub it on the lower abdomen of the pregnant woman to prevent miscarriage
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Oyo state)
Vernacular name :
atare (Yoruba)
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Alchornea cordata Benth.
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(001), H(004), H(008), H(008x), H(013), H(028s), H(051), H(053), H(091), H(094), H(095), H(103), H(104), H(107), H(176), H(108), H(176), H(201), H(203), H(207)
Recipes :
H(001) eye pain roots of Alchornea cordifolia, percolation, eye drops
H(001) parasites in eyes, roots percolation, eye drops
H(004) surgery wounds, leaves, infusion, VO.
H(008) diarrhea, leaves, barks, decoction, , VO.
H(008x) bloody diarrhea, roots, leaves, decoction, VO.
H(013) skin disease, leaves, barks, balm dermal, decoction VO.
H(028s, 2) open cervix, leaves, balm anal, balm vaginal
H(051) paludism, H(108) influenza roots, maceration, bath
H(053) otitis leaves, percolation, ear drops
H(068) parasitic worms, roots maceration, VO.
H(091) anaemia, leaves or barks, decoction, VO.
H(091) weakness leaves, barks, decoction, VO.
H(094) haemorrhoids, leaves, rectal suppository
H(095) nutrition leaves
H(095) tea leaves, infusion
H(103) toothache leaves, barks, decoction, VO.
H(104) stomach pains; roots decoction, maceration VO.
H(107) typhus, leaves decoction, infusion VO.
H(108) influenza roots, maceration, bath
H(176) scoliosis roots, leaves decoction dermal
H(201) decoration graveyard fruits, roots
H(239) fire wood
H(207) hunting birds, fruits
H(001) parasites in eyes, roots percolation, eye drops
H(004) surgery wounds, leaves, infusion, VO.
H(008) diarrhea, leaves, barks, decoction, , VO.
H(008x) bloody diarrhea, roots, leaves, decoction, VO.
H(013) skin disease, leaves, barks, balm dermal, decoction VO.
H(028s, 2) open cervix, leaves, balm anal, balm vaginal
H(051) paludism, H(108) influenza roots, maceration, bath
H(053) otitis leaves, percolation, ear drops
H(068) parasitic worms, roots maceration, VO.
H(091) anaemia, leaves or barks, decoction, VO.
H(091) weakness leaves, barks, decoction, VO.
H(094) haemorrhoids, leaves, rectal suppository
H(095) nutrition leaves
H(095) tea leaves, infusion
H(103) toothache leaves, barks, decoction, VO.
H(104) stomach pains; roots decoction, maceration VO.
H(107) typhus, leaves decoction, infusion VO.
H(108) influenza roots, maceration, bath
H(176) scoliosis roots, leaves decoction dermal
H(201) decoration graveyard fruits, roots
H(239) fire wood
H(207) hunting birds, fruits
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (province de Uíge)
Vernacular name :
bunza, gunze, wunze (Kikongo)
Bridelia ferruginea Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bridelia ferruginea Benth.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
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(004), H(008), H(008x), H(018), H(026), H(028s), H(037), H(091), H(095), H(104), H(124), H(203)
Recipes :
H(004) Healing wounds, bark of Bridelia ferruginea, incinerate dermal
H(004) injury roots, balm, dermal
H(004) injury , barks, Balm Dermal , VO.
H(008) diarrhea L Crudité VO.
H(008) diarrhea , barks, maceration , VO.
H(008) dysentery, roots, Decoction VO.
H(008x) bloody diarrhea , barks, , roots, Decoction VO. ,
H(018) headache , barks, Smoking
H(026) strong menstruation, barks, maceration VO.
H(028s) open cervix, barks, crudité, vaginal
H(037) cough barks, RNS.
H(091) weakness , roots Crudité VO
H(095) fodder plant, leaves
H(104) stomach pains , roots, decoction
H(124) bleeding, roots, decoction, enema
H(203) construction, wood
H(210), tobacco, barks, incinerate, nose drops
H(004) injury roots, balm, dermal
H(004) injury , barks, Balm Dermal , VO.
H(008) diarrhea L Crudité VO.
H(008) diarrhea , barks, maceration , VO.
H(008) dysentery, roots, Decoction VO.
H(008x) bloody diarrhea , barks, , roots, Decoction VO. ,
H(018) headache , barks, Smoking
H(026) strong menstruation, barks, maceration VO.
H(028s) open cervix, barks, crudité, vaginal
H(037) cough barks, RNS.
H(091) weakness , roots Crudité VO
H(095) fodder plant, leaves
H(104) stomach pains , roots, decoction
H(124) bleeding, roots, decoction, enema
H(203) construction, wood
H(210), tobacco, barks, incinerate, nose drops
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (province de Uíge)
Vernacular name :
mukalakala, mwindu, nkangati (Kikongo)
Chamaesyce prostrata (Aiton) Small :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Chamaesyce prostrata (Aiton) Small
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HS 56
Author(s) :
Semenya S.S. , A. Maroyi, M.J. Potgieter
& L.J.C. Erasmus
Title :
Herbal medicines used by Bapedi traditional healers to treat reproductive ailments in the Limpopo province, South Africa
Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med. 10(2):331-339 (2013)
http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajtcam.v10i2.19
Symptoms :
H(028s)
Recipes :
H(028s) womb problem, , whole plant of Chamaesyce prostrata boiled for 20 minutes and extract taken orally thrice a day
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Limpopo Province)
Vernacular name :
sesese (Sepedi)
Chenopodium ambrosioides L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Chenopodium ambrosioides L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
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(015), H(018), H(028s), H(036), H(051), H(051x), H(108), H(109), H(113), H(126), H(176), H(197)
Recipes :
H(015) bloody urin, roots of Dysphania ambrosioides maceration
H(018) headache whole plant decoction VO.
H(018) headache leaves maceration dermal
H(028s) open cervix leaves cruditi enema
H(036) vertigo leaves maceration dermal
H(051) fever whole plant balm, Infusion dermal, VO., Inhalation
H(051) fever leaves balm, dermal
H(051) paludism, leaves balm, dermal
H(051) paludism, leaves whole plant decoction VO.
H(051x) yellow fever leaves decoction bath
H(108) cold leaves decoction VO.
H(108) flu whole plant decoction, Infusion VO., bath, Inhalation
H(108) flu leaves decoction steam bath
H(109) backache whole plant cruditi anal
H(113) Kidney problems leaves maceration, enema
H(126) hepatitis leaves cruditi enema
H(176) scoliosis leaves decoction dermal
H(197) open fontanelle whole plant balm, dermal
H(018) headache whole plant decoction VO.
H(018) headache leaves maceration dermal
H(028s) open cervix leaves cruditi enema
H(036) vertigo leaves maceration dermal
H(051) fever whole plant balm, Infusion dermal, VO., Inhalation
H(051) fever leaves balm, dermal
H(051) paludism, leaves balm, dermal
H(051) paludism, leaves whole plant decoction VO.
H(051x) yellow fever leaves decoction bath
H(108) cold leaves decoction VO.
H(108) flu whole plant decoction, Infusion VO., bath, Inhalation
H(108) flu leaves decoction steam bath
H(109) backache whole plant cruditi anal
H(113) Kidney problems leaves maceration, enema
H(126) hepatitis leaves cruditi enema
H(176) scoliosis leaves decoction dermal
H(197) open fontanelle whole plant balm, dermal
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (province de Uíge)
Vernacular name :
Santa Maria (Portuguese), kinsidi nzimba (Kikongo)
Dicerocaryum zanguebaricum (Lour.) Merr. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Dicerocaryum zanguebaricum (Lour.) Merr.
Family :
Pedaliaceae
Reference HM 69
Author(s) :
Maroyi, A.
Title :
Traditional use of medicinal plants in south-central Zimbabwe: review and perspectives
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine ,9:31 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/31
Symptoms :
H(028s)
Recipes :
H(028s) dilate birth canal, whole plant foam of Dicerocaryum zanguebarium inserted into vagina
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (centre-sud)
Vernacular name :
ruredzo
Erythrina abyssinica Lam. ex DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Erythrina abyssinica Lam. ex DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Erythrina suberifera Welw. ex Baker
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(008x), H(027z), H(028s), H(040), H(051x), H(091), H(095), H(113), H(126), H(203)
Recipes :
H(008x) bloody diarrhea root of Erythrina abyssinica, decoction, enema
H(027z) irregular menstruation root, RNS.
H(028s, 2) open cervix, bark, hip bath
H(040) back pain bark infusion, decoction, maceration VO., dermal, enema
H(051x) yellow fever bark decoction, maceration, enema, VO., bath, dermal
H(051x) yellow fever root decoction
H(091) anaemia children leaves decoction VO., bath
H(091) week, bark, cruditi, maceration VO.
H(095) fodder plant leaves, fruit
H(113) kidney bark, RNS
H(126) hepatitis bark decoction, maceration enema, dermal
H(203) coal wood
H(027z) irregular menstruation root, RNS.
H(028s, 2) open cervix, bark, hip bath
H(040) back pain bark infusion, decoction, maceration VO., dermal, enema
H(051x) yellow fever bark decoction, maceration, enema, VO., bath, dermal
H(051x) yellow fever root decoction
H(091) anaemia children leaves decoction VO., bath
H(091) week, bark, cruditi, maceration VO.
H(095) fodder plant leaves, fruit
H(113) kidney bark, RNS
H(126) hepatitis bark decoction, maceration enema, dermal
H(203) coal wood
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (province de Uíge)
Vernacular name :
mulungu, mungoma ngoma, ngoma ngoma (Kikongo)
Harungana madagascariensis Lam. ex Poir. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Harungana madagascariensis Lam. ex Poir.
Family :
Hypericaceae
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(013), H(018), H(026), H(028s), H(051x), H(126), H(127), H(203), H(209)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea leaves of Harungana madagascariensis, cruditi, VO.
H(013) skin disease bark root, enema
H(013) skin disease leaves enema
H(018) headache leaves VO.
H(026) menstruation, bark root, enema
H(028s) open cervix leaves, balm enema
H(051x) yellow fever bark root, enema
H(127) splenomegaly bark root, enema
H(126) hepatitis leaves, balm enema
H(126) hepatitis bark enema
H(203) housebuilding WO
H(209) stain latex
H(013) skin disease bark root, enema
H(013) skin disease leaves enema
H(018) headache leaves VO.
H(026) menstruation, bark root, enema
H(028s) open cervix leaves, balm enema
H(051x) yellow fever bark root, enema
H(127) splenomegaly bark root, enema
H(126) hepatitis leaves, balm enema
H(126) hepatitis bark enema
H(203) housebuilding WO
H(209) stain latex
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (province de Uíge)
Vernacular name :
fitila, leka, ntunu, (Kikongo),
Hymenocardia acida Tul. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Hymenocardia acida Tul.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
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(003), H(008), H(008x), H(027), H(028s), H(036), H(037), H(091), H(094), H(097), H(099), H(103), H(104), H(130), H(176)
Recipes :
H(003) sprain, bark bandage dermal
H(008) diarrhea leaves cruditi, eat VO.
H(008) diarrhea bark
H(008x) bloody diarrhea roots maceration, root, enema, VO.
H(027) save pregnancy bark cruditi VO.
H(028s) open cervix bark cruditi vaginal
H(036) fainting roots root of Inhalation
H(037) cough leaves cruditi, root VO.
H(091) anaemia, leaves root, bath
H(091)weakness leaves root VO.
H(091) weakness roots Funge VO.
H(094) Hemorrhoids leaves, balm, root, dermal, enema
H(097) Inflammation testicles seeds root, enema
H(099) madness leaves, roots
H(099) Stimulation leaves root VO.
H(103) toothache bark root, mouth wash
H(104) stomach pains roots root VO.
H(130) paralysis, leaves root, dermal
H(150) inflammation legs roots, dermal
H(173) lepra bark root, dermal
H(176) scoliosis, leaves root, dermal, VO., enema
H(008) diarrhea leaves cruditi, eat VO.
H(008) diarrhea bark
H(008x) bloody diarrhea roots maceration, root, enema, VO.
H(027) save pregnancy bark cruditi VO.
H(028s) open cervix bark cruditi vaginal
H(036) fainting roots root of Inhalation
H(037) cough leaves cruditi, root VO.
H(091) anaemia, leaves root, bath
H(091)weakness leaves root VO.
H(091) weakness roots Funge VO.
H(094) Hemorrhoids leaves, balm, root, dermal, enema
H(097) Inflammation testicles seeds root, enema
H(099) madness leaves, roots
H(099) Stimulation leaves root VO.
H(103) toothache bark root, mouth wash
H(104) stomach pains roots root VO.
H(130) paralysis, leaves root, dermal
H(150) inflammation legs roots, dermal
H(173) lepra bark root, dermal
H(176) scoliosis, leaves root, dermal, VO., enema
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (province de Uíge)
Vernacular name :
mpete, mvete (Kikongo)
Mangifera indica L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Mangifera indica L.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
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(028s), H(036), H(091), H(095), H(103)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea, bark of Mangifera indica, decoction, maceration , VO.
H(028s) open cervix, barks decoction bath
H(036) vertigo, bark decoction bath, , VO.
H(091) anaemia, leaves decoction bath, , VO.
H(095) corn wine production, bark
H(095) flavour for lunguila bark, decoction, VO.
H(095) ingredient for wine (lunguila) bark
H(095) nutrition F
H(103) caries bark, decoction mouth wash
H(178) heart problems bark, decoction bath, , VO.
H(028s) open cervix, barks decoction bath
H(036) vertigo, bark decoction bath, , VO.
H(091) anaemia, leaves decoction bath, , VO.
H(095) corn wine production, bark
H(095) flavour for lunguila bark, decoction, VO.
H(095) ingredient for wine (lunguila) bark
H(095) nutrition F
H(103) caries bark, decoction mouth wash
H(178) heart problems bark, decoction bath, , VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (province de Uíge)
Vernacular name :
mangueira (Portuguese), manga (Kikongo)
Maprounea africana Müll. Arg. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Maprounea africana Müll. Arg.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
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(002), H(028s), H(037), H(103), H(150), H(169), H(176)
Recipes :
H(002) poor lactation, leaves of Maprounea africana, chewing , VO.
H(006) constipation leaves, decoction, Eat , VO.
H(006) constipation roots, eat , VO.
H(006) constipation, bark
H(028s) open cervix, leaves, cruditi, vaginal
H(037) cough, leaves, decoction, Eat , VO.
H(058) potbelly roots, eat , VO.
H(099) epilepsy, roots, chewing , VO.
H(103) toothache, leaves, chewing, cruditi, decoction, VO., Inhalation
H(103) toothache roots, decoction mouth wash
H(150) leg pain roots, balm, dermal
H(169) hernia, roots, decoction, enema
H(171) diabetes, roots, cruditi , VO.
H(176) scoliosis roots, leaves, decoction dermal
H(006) constipation leaves, decoction, Eat , VO.
H(006) constipation roots, eat , VO.
H(006) constipation, bark
H(028s) open cervix, leaves, cruditi, vaginal
H(037) cough, leaves, decoction, Eat , VO.
H(058) potbelly roots, eat , VO.
H(099) epilepsy, roots, chewing , VO.
H(103) toothache, leaves, chewing, cruditi, decoction, VO., Inhalation
H(103) toothache roots, decoction mouth wash
H(150) leg pain roots, balm, dermal
H(169) hernia, roots, decoction, enema
H(171) diabetes, roots, cruditi , VO.
H(176) scoliosis roots, leaves, decoction dermal
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (province de Uíge)
Vernacular name :
non enregistré par les auteurs
Nymphaea lotus L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Nymphaea lotus L.
Family :
Nymphaeaceae
Reference HB 70
Author(s) :
Borokini T.I, D.A. Ighere, M. Clement , T.O Ajiboye, A A. Alowonle
Title :
Ethnobiological survey of traditional medicine practice for women’s health in Oyo State (Nigeria)
Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, Volume: 1, Issue: 5, pp. 17- 29 (2013)
www.plantsjournal.com
Symptoms :
H(028s)
Recipes :
H(028s) Nymphaea lotus. Burn the head of squirrel, one Aframomum melegueta fruit, and some quantity of Nymphaea lotus leaves together. Take spoon with cold pap morning and night to clear all womb blockages
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Oyo state)
Vernacular name :
osibata (Yoruba)
Opuntia stricta (Haw.) Haw. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Opuntia stricta (Haw.) Haw.
Family :
Cactaceae
Reference HD 40
Author(s) :
de Wet, H.,S.C.Ngubane
Title :
Traditional herbal remedies used by women in a rural community in northern Maputaland (South Africa) for the treatment of gynaecology and obstetric complaints
South African Journal of Botany 94, 129–139 (2014)
Symptoms :
H(028s), H(191)
Recipes :
H(028s) to dilate the cervix and H(191) to cleanse blood. Decocion of two handfuls of chopped stem of Opuntia stricta in 3 L of water for ± 45 min and then cool before straining. VO. Half a cup, 3X/ a day
Region :
South Africa
Country :
northern Maputaland (South Africa)
Vernacular name :
umdolofiya (Zulu)
Piliostigma thonningii (Schumach.) Milne-Redh. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Piliostigma thonningii (Schumach.) Milne-Redh.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Bauhinia thonningii Schumach.
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(028s), H(091), H(094), H(107), H(171), H(203)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea, barks of Bauhinia thonningii, decoction, VO.
H(028s) open cervix, barks, crudité, decocton, VO., bath, vaginal
H(091) weakness after birth, bark decoction, bath
H(094) haemorrhoids, barks, decoction, VO.
H(107) typhus, barks decoction, VO.
H(171) diabetes roots, stem sap, VO.
H(203), tool handle, wood
H(028s) open cervix, barks, crudité, decocton, VO., bath, vaginal
H(091) weakness after birth, bark decoction, bath
H(094) haemorrhoids, barks, decoction, VO.
H(107) typhus, barks decoction, VO.
H(171) diabetes roots, stem sap, VO.
H(203), tool handle, wood
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (province de Uíge)
Vernacular name :
pata do boi (Portuguese), nsakala (Kikongo)
Piper guineense Schumach. & Thonn. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Piper guineense Schumach. & Thonn.
Family :
Piperaceae
Reference HA 65
Author(s) :
Aiyeloja A.A and O.A Bello
Title :
Ethnobotanical potentials of common herbs in Nigeria:
A case study of Enugu state.
Educational Research and Review Vol. 1 (1), pp. 16-22, April 2006
Available online at http://www.academicjournals.org/ERR
Symptoms :
H(028s)
Recipes :
H(028s) cleanse womb, seed/leaves of Piper guineense, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Enugu state)
Vernacular name :
iyere (Yoruba), uziza (Igbo), uda (Hausa)
Ricinus communis L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ricinus communis L.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HB 69
Author(s) :
Mbuyi Kalonji S., Kalunga Muya R., Kalonda Mutombo E., Cimanga Cioto C.B., Numbi Wa Ilunga E., Kahumba Byanga J., Lumbu Simbi J.-B.
Title :
Aperçu ethnobotanique de plantes réputées antipaludéennes utilisées dans la ville de Lubumbashi et ses environs, dans le Haut-Katanga en RD Congo.
Ethnopharmacologia, n°61, juin 2019
Symptoms :
H(004), H(008), H(028), H(028s), H(033), H(051), H(068), H(078), H(091), H(097z), H(100), H(127)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, H(008) diarrhea, H(028) descent of the matrix, H(028s) open collar, H(033) sterility, H(051) paludism, H(068) bilharziose, H(078) cancer, H(091) anemia, H(100) gonorrhea, H(100) diseases transmitted through sexual contact, H(127) rate, H(000) kunde?, H(097z) kasumbi= diaper rash with redness?, maceration, bath : wash the leaves of Ricinus communis, put them in the sun on a plate containing water then wash the head and the whole body with the maceration 1 x / day while 2 to 3 days 2 to 3 days
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (city of Lubumbashi and its surroundings)
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Sansevieria hyacinthoides (L.) Druce :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Sansevieria hyacinthoides (L.) Druce
Family :
Dracaenaceae
Reference HM 69
Author(s) :
Maroyi, A.
Title :
Traditional use of medicinal plants in south-central Zimbabwe: review and perspectives
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine ,9:31 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/31
Symptoms :
H(003), H(027v), H(028s), H(042), H(103), H(104)
Recipes :
H(003) leaves used as dressing on sprained ankle
H(042) child suffering from dehydration, sap of leaf or rhizome of Sansevieria hyacinthoides, VO.
H(104) colicky infant, macerated leaves, VO.
H(027v) rhizome added to non-alcoholic beverage taken by pregnant women to prepare the birth canal and prevent delivery complications
H(103) aching tooth, warm rhizome extract given to keep in mouth for up to two minutes before spitting out the mixture
H(028s) to dilate birth canal, roots extract of Sansevieria hyacinthoides, VO.
H(042) child suffering from dehydration, sap of leaf or rhizome of Sansevieria hyacinthoides, VO.
H(104) colicky infant, macerated leaves, VO.
H(027v) rhizome added to non-alcoholic beverage taken by pregnant women to prepare the birth canal and prevent delivery complications
H(103) aching tooth, warm rhizome extract given to keep in mouth for up to two minutes before spitting out the mixture
H(028s) to dilate birth canal, roots extract of Sansevieria hyacinthoides, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (centre-sud)
Vernacular name :
masavamhanda
Smeathmannia pubescens Sol. ex R. Br. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Smeathmannia pubescens Sol. ex R. Br.
Family :
Passifloraceae
Reference HL 18
Author(s) :
Lebbie, A. R., R. P. Guries
Title :
Ethnobotanical value and conservation of sacred groves of the Kpaa Mende in Sierra Leone
Economic Botany, 49 (3), pp. 297-308, (1995)
Symptoms :
H(028s)
Recipes :
H(028s) tems of Smeathmannia pubescens are cut into tiny bits, sun-dried, boiled, and the decoction is drunk by pregnant women to help induce womb enlargement
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Sierra Leone (Moyamba District)
Vernacular name :
ndovotae (Kpaa Mende)