Prelude Medicinal Plants Database
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Description :
back pain
64 plants found in 22 reference(s) :
Acacia bellula Drake :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia bellula Drake
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HR 57
Author(s) :
Randrianarivony, T. N., A. V. Ramarosandratana , T.H. Andriamihajarivo, F. Rakotoarivony, V. H. Jeannoda, A. Randrianasolo and R. W. Bussmann
Title :
The most used medicinal plants by communities in Mahaboboka, Amboronabo, Mikoboka, Southwestern, Madagascar
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:19 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0147-x
Symptoms :
H(040), H(197)
Recipes :
H(040) low back pain, stem of Acacia bellula hot infusion, VO.
H(197) late closing in baby's fontanel, leaves, leafy twigs, decoction VO.
H(197) late closing in baby's fontanel, roots in powder mix with H20 and cataplasm on fontanel
H(197) late closing in baby's fontanel, leaves, leafy twigs, decoction VO.
H(197) late closing in baby's fontanel, roots in powder mix with H20 and cataplasm on fontanel
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Southwestern Madagascar
Vernacular name :
fihinakaninjaza, roipitika
Acanthospermum glabratum (DC.) Wild :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthospermum glabratum (DC.) Wild
Family :
Asteraceae
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(040)
Recipes :
H(040) cervical pains during pregnancy. Decoction of one handful of fresh-chopped whole plant of Acanthospermum glabratum in 1 L of water for about 20 min, cool before straining. VO. half a cup of the decoction , 3 X/ day
Region :
South Africa
Country :
northern Maputaland (South Africa)
Vernacular name :
isinama (Zulu)
Allium cepa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium cepa L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Reference HY 07
Author(s) :
Yebouk, C., F. Z. Redouan, G. Benítez, M. Bouhbal, M. Kadiri, A. I. Boumediana, J. Molero-Mesa, A. Merzouk
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the Adrar Province, Mauritania
Journal of Ethnopharmacology Volume 246, 10 January 2020, 112217
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2019.112217
Symptoms :
H(004), H(040), H(068), H(214)
Recipes :
H(004) skin injury, bulbs of Allium cepa mashed with sheep fat in cataplasm
H(040) back symptom, bulbs cooked with sheep fat in cataplasm
H(068) worms, bulbs macerated in water and mixed with honey, VO.
H(214) musculoskeletal disease, bulbs of cooked with sheep fat in cataplasm
H(040) back symptom, bulbs cooked with sheep fat in cataplasm
H(068) worms, bulbs macerated in water and mixed with honey, VO.
H(214) musculoskeletal disease, bulbs of cooked with sheep fat in cataplasm
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mauritania (Adrar Province)
Vernacular name :
lebsa (Arabic)
Allium sativum L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium sativum L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Reference H3 Nord
Author(s) :
Hachi M, T. Hachi, N. Belahbib, J. Dahmani & L. Zidane
Title :
Contribution à l'étude floristique et ethnobotanique de la flore médicinale utilisée au niveau de la ville de Khenifra (Maroc)
International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies, Vol. 11 No. , pp. 754-770 (3 Jun. 2015)
http://www.ijias.issr-journals.org/
Symptoms :
H(040), H(108), H(151), H(198x)
Recipes :
H(040) back pain, bulb of Allium sativum in the form of a suppository
H(151) high blood pressure, Allium sativum used in all its forms.
H(082) respiratory conditions, chest massages
H(108) influenza, fruit powder of Cuminum cyminum bulb and seed of Allium sativum of Petroselinum sativum and olive oil
H(198x) hair care, nuts of date tree Phoenix dactylifera and garlic Allium sativum are mixed with olive oil
H(151) high blood pressure, Allium sativum used in all its forms.
H(082) respiratory conditions, chest massages
H(108) influenza, fruit powder of Cuminum cyminum bulb and seed of Allium sativum of Petroselinum sativum and olive oil
H(198x) hair care, nuts of date tree Phoenix dactylifera and garlic Allium sativum are mixed with olive oil
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Morocco (Khenifra town)
Vernacular name :
ail (French), touma (Arabic), tishert (Tamazighet)
Reference HB 66
Author(s) :
Bouayyadi L., M. El Hafian, L. Zidane
Title :
Étude floristique et ethnobotanique de la flore médicinale dans la région du Gharb, Maroc
Journal of Applied Biosciences 93:8760 (September 2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jab.v93i1.10
Symptoms :
H(001), H(014), H(040), H(053), H(113), H(118), H(179), H(198z)
Recipes :
H(001) eye itch, rubbing with Allium sativum on the eyes
H(014) ringworm, direct rubbing with Allium sativum on the affected skin parts
H(014) ringworm of the scalp. Capsicum annuum powder mixed with the crushed Allium sativum , local application
H(037) cough, H(078) cancer, H(118) angina, pharyngitis, Allium sativa is eaten raw or with olive oil
H(040) back pain, local massage with garlic cooked in olive oil
H(053) otitis, H(118) allergic rhinitis crushed garlic with olive oil, ear or nose instillation
H(113) kidney pain, crushed garlic with olive oill, VO.
H(179) renal lithiasis, juice of Citrus limon with Petroselinum sativum (parsley) and Allium sativum (garlic)
H(198z) anti dandruff, garlic baked in olive oil brushing hair
H(014) ringworm, direct rubbing with Allium sativum on the affected skin parts
H(014) ringworm of the scalp. Capsicum annuum powder mixed with the crushed Allium sativum , local application
H(037) cough, H(078) cancer, H(118) angina, pharyngitis, Allium sativa is eaten raw or with olive oil
H(040) back pain, local massage with garlic cooked in olive oil
H(053) otitis, H(118) allergic rhinitis crushed garlic with olive oil, ear or nose instillation
H(113) kidney pain, crushed garlic with olive oill, VO.
H(179) renal lithiasis, juice of Citrus limon with Petroselinum sativum (parsley) and Allium sativum (garlic)
H(198z) anti dandruff, garlic baked in olive oil brushing hair
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
touma (Arabic), ail (French)
Aloe barteri Bak. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe barteri Bak.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Synonyms :
Aloe buettneri A. Berger
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), H(033), H(040), H(082), H(095), H(191)
Recipes :
H(014) skin disease, sap from cut leaf of Aloe buettneri, local application
H(033) potency, H(040) backache, leaves decoction VO. or enema
H(033) fertility, H(068) worms, leaves decoction, enema
H(082) respiratory disease, leaves directly consumed or decoction, VO.
H(191) blood-purifying, fruit directly consumed VO.
H(095), cooked leaves eaten with beans as a vegetable
H(033) potency, H(040) backache, leaves decoction VO. or enema
H(033) fertility, H(068) worms, leaves decoction, enema
H(082) respiratory disease, leaves directly consumed or decoction, VO.
H(191) blood-purifying, fruit directly consumed VO.
H(095), cooked leaves eaten with beans as a vegetable
Region :
West Africa
Country :
northern Angola
Vernacular name :
badianseka (Kikongo)
Aloe sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe sp.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HR 57
Author(s) :
Randrianarivony, T. N., A. V. Ramarosandratana , T.H. Andriamihajarivo, F. Rakotoarivony, V. H. Jeannoda, A. Randrianasolo and R. W. Bussmann
Title :
The most used medicinal plants by communities in Mahaboboka, Amboronabo, Mikoboka, Southwestern, Madagascar
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:19 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0147-x
Symptoms :
H(004), H(006), H(027y), H(040)
Recipes :
H(004) infected wound, leaves of Aloe sp. hot infusion drunk
H(006) constipation in baby, H(104) colic, leaves, roots decoction VO.
H(027y) post partum recovery, leaves hot infusion drunk
H(040) low back pain, leaves hot infusion drunk
H(006) constipation in baby, H(104) colic, leaves, roots decoction VO.
H(027y) post partum recovery, leaves hot infusion drunk
H(040) low back pain, leaves hot infusion drunk
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Southwestern Madagascar
Vernacular name :
vaho
Amaranthus graecizans L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Amaranthus graecizans L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Reference HA 64
Author(s) :
Anywar, G., H. Oryem-Origa & M. K. Mugisha
Title :
Wild Plants Used as Nutraceuticals from Nebbi District, Uganda
European Journal of Medicinal Plants 4 (6): 641-660, 2014
Symptoms :
H(027y), H(040), H(095)
Recipes :
H(095) leaves of Amaranthus graecizans. used as sauce
as medicine for H(027y) postpartum pain, H(040) lower back pain, roots and leaves crushed & rubbed & decoction (mentionned 18 times)
as medicine for H(027y) postpartum pain, H(040) lower back pain, roots and leaves crushed & rubbed & decoction (mentionned 18 times)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Nebbi Distric)
Vernacular name :
omvuga (Alur)
Anonidium mannii (Oliv.) Engl. & Diels :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Anonidium mannii (Oliv.) Engl. & Diels
Family :
Annonaceae
Reference HD 55
Author(s) :
Delvingt, W. (Editeur Scientifique)
Title :
La forêt des hommes. Terroirs villageois en forêt tropicale africaine
Les presses agronomiques de Gembloux
https://books.google.be/books?id=BTt1bWkzSNIC&printsec=frontcover&hl=fr#v=onepage&q&f=false
Symptoms :
H(002), H(040), H(095)
Recipes :
H(002) galactogenic, bark of Anonidium mannii in decoction
H(040) back pain, scraped bark in decoction
H(095) the fruit of Anonidium mannii forms a yellowish fleshy mass that is consumed
H(040) back pain, scraped bark in decoction
H(095) the fruit of Anonidium mannii forms a yellowish fleshy mass that is consumed
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (the southern plateau)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Antrocaryon klaineanum Pierre :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Antrocaryon klaineanum Pierre
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Reference HD 55
Author(s) :
Delvingt, W. (Editeur Scientifique)
Title :
La forêt des hommes. Terroirs villageois en forêt tropicale africaine
Les presses agronomiques de Gembloux
https://books.google.be/books?id=BTt1bWkzSNIC&printsec=frontcover&hl=fr#v=onepage&q&f=false
Symptoms :
H(040), H(095)
Recipes :
H(040) back pain, bark of Antrocaryon klaineanum in decoction.enema
H(095) the sour pulp of Antrocaryon klaineanum is consumed mainly by children
H(095) the sour pulp of Antrocaryon klaineanum is consumed mainly by children
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (the southern plateau)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Baillonella toxisperma Pierre :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Baillonella toxisperma Pierre
Family :
Sapotaceae
Reference HD 54
Author(s) :
Dibong, S. D. , P. B.Mvogo Ottou, D.Vandi, R. C. Ndjib , F. M. Tchamaha, E. Mpondo Mpondo
Title :
Ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales anti hémorroïdaires des marchés et villages du Centre et du Littoral Cameroun
Journal of Applied Biosciences 96:9072 – 9093 (2015)
Symptoms :
H(002), H(006), H(013), H(014), H(016), H(026), H(027v), H(028t), H(033), H(040), H(045), H(051), H(068), H(091), H(094), H(135), H(200)
Recipes :
H(002) galactogenic, H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Annoduim manii + Cola chlamydantha + Cylicodiscus gabunensis + Baillonella toxisperma, decoction, VO. boire 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(026) painful periods, H(033) sexual weakness + H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Antrocaryon klaineanum + Entandrophragma cylindricum + Morinda lucida + Lophira alata + Irvingia gabonensis + Baillonella toxisperma decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(027v) fortify the pregnant woman , H(091) anemia, H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Cola chlamydantha + Cylicodiscus gabunensis + Baillonella toxisperma + Hylodendron gabunense + Musanga cecropioides, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(094) hemorrhoids, H(040), backache, kidneyache, inflammations, barks of Baillonella toxisperma + Guilbourtia tesmannii + Mammea africana + Canarium schweinfurthii + Entandrophragma candollei + Spathodea campanulata, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(091) anemia, H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Baillonella toxisperma + Cylicodiscus gabunensis + Ricinodendron heudeloti, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(016) anti inflammatory, H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Entandrophragma cylindricum + Petersianthus macrocarpus + Lophira alata + Morinda lucida + Baillonella toxisperma, decoction, sitz bath 1 times / jour
H(051) paludism, H(200) antibiotic, barks of Guibourtia tessmannii + Afromomum daniellii + Spathodea campanulata + Baillonella toxisperma + Pycnanthus angolensis, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath, 1 times / day
H(045) cleans up the bad H2O, H(068) worm of woman, H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Irvingia gabonensis + Mangifera indica + Cylicodiscus gabunensis + Baillonella toxisperma + Antrocaryon campanulata + Baillonella toxisperma + Pycnanthus angolensis, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(045) cleans up the bad H2O, H(068) worm of woman, H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Irvingia gabonensis + Mangifera indica + Cylicodiscus gabunensis + Baillonella toxisperma + Antrocaryon campanulata + Baillonella toxisperma + Pycnanthus angolensis, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(014) gale, itching, H(028t) excess of white losses, H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Mammea africana + Guibourtia tessmannii + Baillonella toxisperm + Spathodea campanulata + Pycnanthus angolensis, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(006) constipation, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(135) facilitates digestion, barks of Morinda lucida + Picralima nitida + Baillonella toxisperma + Antrocaryon klaineanum decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(006) cleans the belly, H(068) worm of woman, barks of Musanga cecropioides + Baillonella toxisperma + Cola chlamydantha + Cylicodiscus gabunensis + Hylodendron gabunense, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Myrianthus arboreus + Trilepisium madagascariense + Bridelia micrantha + Baillonella toxisperma + Pachyelasma tessmannii, decoction , VO. 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day + purge 1 times / 4 weeks
H(051) paludism, H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Picralima nitida + Baillonella toxisperma + Morinda lucida + Antrocaryon klaineanum, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(094) hemorrhoids, H(200) antibiotic, barks of Piptadeniastrum africanum + Baillonella toxisperma + Mammea africana + Pycnanthus angolensis + Entandrophragma utile, decoction, VO., sitz bath 2 times / day
H(002) purifie le lait, H(013) diaper rash, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(091) tonifying, barks of Pycnanthus angolensis + Irvingia gabonensis + Lophira alata + Morinda lucida + Baillonella toxisperma, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath, 1 times / day
H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Ricinodendron heudelotii de Guibourtia tessmannii + Morinda lucida + Baillonella toxisperma + Cylicodiscus gabonensis + Bridelia micrantha, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(026) painful periods, H(033) sexual weakness + H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Antrocaryon klaineanum + Entandrophragma cylindricum + Morinda lucida + Lophira alata + Irvingia gabonensis + Baillonella toxisperma decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(027v) fortify the pregnant woman , H(091) anemia, H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Cola chlamydantha + Cylicodiscus gabunensis + Baillonella toxisperma + Hylodendron gabunense + Musanga cecropioides, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(094) hemorrhoids, H(040), backache, kidneyache, inflammations, barks of Baillonella toxisperma + Guilbourtia tesmannii + Mammea africana + Canarium schweinfurthii + Entandrophragma candollei + Spathodea campanulata, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(091) anemia, H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Baillonella toxisperma + Cylicodiscus gabunensis + Ricinodendron heudeloti, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(016) anti inflammatory, H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Entandrophragma cylindricum + Petersianthus macrocarpus + Lophira alata + Morinda lucida + Baillonella toxisperma, decoction, sitz bath 1 times / jour
H(051) paludism, H(200) antibiotic, barks of Guibourtia tessmannii + Afromomum daniellii + Spathodea campanulata + Baillonella toxisperma + Pycnanthus angolensis, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath, 1 times / day
H(045) cleans up the bad H2O, H(068) worm of woman, H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Irvingia gabonensis + Mangifera indica + Cylicodiscus gabunensis + Baillonella toxisperma + Antrocaryon campanulata + Baillonella toxisperma + Pycnanthus angolensis, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(045) cleans up the bad H2O, H(068) worm of woman, H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Irvingia gabonensis + Mangifera indica + Cylicodiscus gabunensis + Baillonella toxisperma + Antrocaryon campanulata + Baillonella toxisperma + Pycnanthus angolensis, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(014) gale, itching, H(028t) excess of white losses, H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Mammea africana + Guibourtia tessmannii + Baillonella toxisperm + Spathodea campanulata + Pycnanthus angolensis, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(006) constipation, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(135) facilitates digestion, barks of Morinda lucida + Picralima nitida + Baillonella toxisperma + Antrocaryon klaineanum decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(006) cleans the belly, H(068) worm of woman, barks of Musanga cecropioides + Baillonella toxisperma + Cola chlamydantha + Cylicodiscus gabunensis + Hylodendron gabunense, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Myrianthus arboreus + Trilepisium madagascariense + Bridelia micrantha + Baillonella toxisperma + Pachyelasma tessmannii, decoction , VO. 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day + purge 1 times / 4 weeks
H(051) paludism, H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Picralima nitida + Baillonella toxisperma + Morinda lucida + Antrocaryon klaineanum, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(094) hemorrhoids, H(200) antibiotic, barks of Piptadeniastrum africanum + Baillonella toxisperma + Mammea africana + Pycnanthus angolensis + Entandrophragma utile, decoction, VO., sitz bath 2 times / day
H(002) purifie le lait, H(013) diaper rash, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(091) tonifying, barks of Pycnanthus angolensis + Irvingia gabonensis + Lophira alata + Morinda lucida + Baillonella toxisperma, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath, 1 times / day
H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Ricinodendron heudelotii de Guibourtia tessmannii + Morinda lucida + Baillonella toxisperma + Cylicodiscus gabonensis + Bridelia micrantha, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (Center and Coastline)
Vernacular name :
adjap
Reference HD 55
Author(s) :
Delvingt, W. (Editeur Scientifique)
Title :
La forêt des hommes. Terroirs villageois en forêt tropicale africaine
Les presses agronomiques de Gembloux
https://books.google.be/books?id=BTt1bWkzSNIC&printsec=frontcover&hl=fr#v=onepage&q&f=false
Symptoms :
H(033), H(040), H(095)
Recipes :
H(033) female sterility, H(040) back pain, decoction of bark of Baillonella toxisperma enema
H(095) fruit pulp of Baillonella toxisperma is eaten raw
H(095) dried seeds are used to make a much appreciated oil. The residues of the manufacture are very toxic
H(095) fruit pulp of Baillonella toxisperma is eaten raw
H(095) dried seeds are used to make a much appreciated oil. The residues of the manufacture are very toxic
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (the southern plateau)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile
Family :
Zygophyllaceae
Synonyms :
Balanites gillettii Cufod.
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(004), H(008), H(039), H(040), H(051), H(113), H(178), H(201)
Recipes :
H(002) lactogenic, H(004) wounds, H(008) diarrhoea, H(008) dysentery, H(051) fever, H(077) anti-vomitory, H(091) old age, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) abdominal pain, H(108) cold, H(126) jaundice, H(178) heart disease, H(201) against sorcerers; organs of Balanites aegyptiaca used, leaves, barks, flowers, roots, RNS. (recipes collected from female healers)
H(002) lactogenic, H(004) wounds, H(008) diarrhea, H(008) dysentery, H(039) parasite, H(040) back pain, H(051) fever, H(077) anti-vomitif, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) abdominal pain, H(108) cold, H(113) rheumatism, H(126) jaundice; organs of Balanites aegyptiaca used, leaves, barks, fruit, roots, RNS. (recipes collected from male healers)
H(002) lactogenic, H(004) wounds, H(008) diarrhea, H(008) dysentery, H(039) parasite, H(040) back pain, H(051) fever, H(077) anti-vomitif, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) abdominal pain, H(108) cold, H(113) rheumatism, H(126) jaundice; organs of Balanites aegyptiaca used, leaves, barks, fruit, roots, RNS. (recipes collected from male healers)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Niger
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Boscia senegalensis (Pers.) Lam. ex Poir. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Boscia senegalensis (Pers.) Lam. ex Poir.
Family :
Capparaceae
Reference HY 07
Author(s) :
Yebouk, C., F. Z. Redouan, G. Benítez, M. Bouhbal, M. Kadiri, A. I. Boumediana, J. Molero-Mesa, A. Merzouk
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the Adrar Province, Mauritania
Journal of Ethnopharmacology Volume 246, 10 January 2020, 112217
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2019.112217
Symptoms :
H(040), H(104), H(171)
Recipes :
H(040) back symptom, mashed leaves of Boscia senegalensis, cataplasm
H(104) heartburn, leaves in powder with water, VO.
H(171) non insulin dependent diabetes, fruits, maceration/powder, VO.
H(104) heartburn, leaves in powder with water, VO.
H(171) non insulin dependent diabetes, fruits, maceration/powder, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mauritania (Adrar Province)
Vernacular name :
eyzen (Arabic)
Bridelia micrantha (Hochst.) Baillon :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bridelia micrantha (Hochst.) Baillon
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Bridelia stenocarpa Müll. Arg.
Reference HD 54
Author(s) :
Dibong, S. D. , P. B.Mvogo Ottou, D.Vandi, R. C. Ndjib , F. M. Tchamaha, E. Mpondo Mpondo
Title :
Ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales anti hémorroïdaires des marchés et villages du Centre et du Littoral Cameroun
Journal of Applied Biosciences 96:9072 – 9093 (2015)
Symptoms :
H(040), H(094)
Recipes :
H(094) hemorrhoids, H(040), backache, kidneyache, inflammations, barks of Baillonella toxisperma + Guilbourtia tesmannii + Mammea africana + Canarium schweinfurthii + Entandrophragma candollei + Spathodea campanulata, decoction , VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Myrianthus arboreus + Trilepisium madagascariense + Bridelia micrantha + Baillonella toxisperma + Pachyelasma tessmannii, decoction , VO. 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day + purge 1 times / 4 weeks
H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Ricinodendron heudelotii de Guibourtia tessmannii + Morinda lucida + Baillonella toxisperma + Cylicodiscus gabonensis + Bridelia micrantha, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
.
H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Myrianthus arboreus + Trilepisium madagascariense + Bridelia micrantha + Baillonella toxisperma + Pachyelasma tessmannii, decoction , VO. 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day + purge 1 times / 4 weeks
H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Ricinodendron heudelotii de Guibourtia tessmannii + Morinda lucida + Baillonella toxisperma + Cylicodiscus gabonensis + Bridelia micrantha, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (Center and Coastline)
Vernacular name :
ewolot
Butyrospermum parkii (G. Don) Kotschy :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Butyrospermum parkii (G. Don) Kotschy
Family :
Sapotaceae
Reference HG 59
Author(s) :
Grønhaug, T. E., S. Glæserud, M. Skogsrud, N. Ballo, S. Bah, D. Diallo, B. S. Paulsen
Title :
Ethnopharmacological survey of six medicinal plants from Mali, West-Africa
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 4:26 (2008)
Symptoms :
H(003), H(014), H(037), H(040), H(097)
Recipes :
H(037) chest pain, branches of Cola cordifolia, burned + butter from Butyrospermum parkii, mixture of ash and butter is applied
H(040) backache, stem bark of Cola cordifolia in powder + butter from Butyrospermum parkii.
H(014) fungal infection, stem bark (E- and W-side from tree) of Parkia biglobosa, stem bark from Butyrospermum parkii (E- and W-side from both trees) (Optionally), VO. or VO. and wash of anus or VO. and wash of infected area.
H(037) cough / short of breath after work, stem bark of Parkia biglobosa in powder + stem bark from Butyrospermum parkii + sea salt, H2O, VO.
H(097) swelling of genitals, powder of sap of Parkia biglobosa burned + butter from Butyrospermum parkii. The mixture is applied to the swollen parts.
H(003) swelling of head and legs, powder root sun dried,+ Butter from Butyrospermum parkii, mixture is massaged onto the swollen areas. If wounds, cover the wounds with mixture.
H(040) backache, stem bark of Cola cordifolia in powder + butter from Butyrospermum parkii.
H(014) fungal infection, stem bark (E- and W-side from tree) of Parkia biglobosa, stem bark from Butyrospermum parkii (E- and W-side from both trees) (Optionally), VO. or VO. and wash of anus or VO. and wash of infected area.
H(037) cough / short of breath after work, stem bark of Parkia biglobosa in powder + stem bark from Butyrospermum parkii + sea salt, H2O, VO.
H(097) swelling of genitals, powder of sap of Parkia biglobosa burned + butter from Butyrospermum parkii. The mixture is applied to the swollen parts.
H(003) swelling of head and legs, powder root sun dried,+ Butter from Butyrospermum parkii, mixture is massaged onto the swollen areas. If wounds, cover the wounds with mixture.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali, regions around Siby and Dioila
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Canarium schweinfurthii Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Canarium schweinfurthii Engl.
Family :
Burseraceae
Reference HD 54
Author(s) :
Dibong, S. D. , P. B.Mvogo Ottou, D.Vandi, R. C. Ndjib , F. M. Tchamaha, E. Mpondo Mpondo
Title :
Ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales anti hémorroïdaires des marchés et villages du Centre et du Littoral Cameroun
Journal of Applied Biosciences 96:9072 – 9093 (2015)
Symptoms :
H(040), H(091), H(094)
Recipes :
H(094) hemorrhoids, H(040), backache, kidneyache, inflammations, barks of Baillonella toxisperma + Guilbourtia tesmannii + Mammea africana + Canarium schweinfurthii + Entandrophragma candollei + Spathodea campanulata, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(091) anemia, H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Canarium schweinfurthii + Spathodea campanulata + Mammea africana + Entandrophragma candollei, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(091) anemia, H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Canarium schweinfurthii + Spathodea campanulata + Mammea africana + Entandrophragma candollei, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (Center and Coastline)
Vernacular name :
alele
Capsicum annuum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Capsicum annuum L.
Family :
Solanaceae
Synonyms :
Capsicum frutescens L.
Reference HD 55
Author(s) :
Delvingt, W. (Editeur Scientifique)
Title :
La forêt des hommes. Terroirs villageois en forêt tropicale africaine
Les presses agronomiques de Gembloux
https://books.google.be/books?id=BTt1bWkzSNIC&printsec=frontcover&hl=fr#v=onepage&q&f=false
Symptoms :
H(040), H(103)
Recipes :
H(040) back ache, bark of Pterocarpus soyauxii + salt + pieces of Capsicum frutescens + crushed sugar cane + H2O, all warmed up in the sun, VO
H(103) teeth ache, young leaves of Petersianthus macrocarpus + salt + pieces of Capsicum frutescens all heated near the fire. We inject into the nostrils
H(103) teeth ache, young leaves of Petersianthus macrocarpus + salt + pieces of Capsicum frutescens all heated near the fire. We inject into the nostrils
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (the southern plateau)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Cedrelopsis grevei Baill. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cedrelopsis grevei Baill.
Family :
Rutaceae
Reference HR 57
Author(s) :
Randrianarivony, T. N., A. V. Ramarosandratana , T.H. Andriamihajarivo, F. Rakotoarivony, V. H. Jeannoda, A. Randrianasolo and R. W. Bussmann
Title :
The most used medicinal plants by communities in Mahaboboka, Amboronabo, Mikoboka, Southwestern, Madagascar
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:19 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0147-x
Symptoms :
H(008), H(018), H(027y), H(037), H(040), H(068), H(099), H(104), H(108), H(124), H(139), H(197)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea, H(104) colic in children, barks of Cedrelopsis grevei, decoction VO.
H(018) headache, stems powder mix with water and forehead mask
H(027y) post partum recovery, H(124) post partum hemorrhage, post partum recovery, barks decoction, cold and hot infusion drunk and bathe
H(027y) post partum recovery, H(124) post partum hemorrhage, post partum recovery, leaves, whole plant decoction VO.
H(027y) post partum recovery, H(124) post partum hemorrhage, post partum recovery, stems hot infusion bathe
H(037) cough, H(037) pulmonary diseases, H(068) flu, H(108) cold, barks decoction VO. and steam inhale
H(037) cough, H(037) pulmonary diseases, H(068) flu, H(108) cold, barks cold infusion drunk
H(037) cough, H(037) pulmonary diseases, H(068) flu, H(108) cold, barks powder mix with water and forehead mask
H(040) low back pain, barks decoction and cold infusion VO.
H(099) calming nerves, stems hot infusion VO.
H(197) late closing in baby's fontanel, barks powder mix with H2O and application on hard palate
H(139) aphrodisiac, H(099) calming nerves, barks decoction and cold infusion drunk
H(018) headache, stems powder mix with water and forehead mask
H(027y) post partum recovery, H(124) post partum hemorrhage, post partum recovery, barks decoction, cold and hot infusion drunk and bathe
H(027y) post partum recovery, H(124) post partum hemorrhage, post partum recovery, leaves, whole plant decoction VO.
H(027y) post partum recovery, H(124) post partum hemorrhage, post partum recovery, stems hot infusion bathe
H(037) cough, H(037) pulmonary diseases, H(068) flu, H(108) cold, barks decoction VO. and steam inhale
H(037) cough, H(037) pulmonary diseases, H(068) flu, H(108) cold, barks cold infusion drunk
H(037) cough, H(037) pulmonary diseases, H(068) flu, H(108) cold, barks powder mix with water and forehead mask
H(040) low back pain, barks decoction and cold infusion VO.
H(099) calming nerves, stems hot infusion VO.
H(197) late closing in baby's fontanel, barks powder mix with H2O and application on hard palate
H(139) aphrodisiac, H(099) calming nerves, barks decoction and cold infusion drunk
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Southwestern Madagascar
Vernacular name :
katrafay
Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Reference HA 66
Author(s) :
Appiah, K.S.,, C. P. Oppong, H. K. Mardani, R. A. Omari, S. Kpabitey, C. A. Amoatey, S.Onwona-Agyeman, Y. Oikawa, K. Katsura & Y. Fujii
Title :
Medicinal plants used in the Ejisu-Juaben municipality, Southern Ghana: An ethnobotanical study
Medicines 2019, 6, 1; doi:10.3390/medicines6010001
Symptoms :
H(021), H(040), H(046)
Recipes :
H(021) sting removal, H(040) back pain, H(046) measles, grind stem bark, fruit of Ceiba pentandra, topical
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (municipality of Ejisu-Juaben)
Vernacular name :
onyina (Twi dialect)
Chenopodium ambrosioides L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Chenopodium ambrosioides L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
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(000), H(008), H(028z), H(040), H(051), H(082), H(104)
Recipes :
H(000) general pain, leaves of Chenopodium ambrosioides, directly VO.
H(008) diarrhoea, directly VO.
H(008) diarrhoea, leaves of Chenopodium ambrosioides of Xylopia aethiopica of Milletia versicolor of Ocimum gratissimum
H(028z) gynaecological disorder, leaves of Chenopodium ambrosioides of Chromolaena odorata of Ocimum gratissimum for enema
H(040) backache and H(113) rheumatic pain, leaves of Chenopodium ambrosioides of Milletia versicolor of Ocimum gratissimum of Persea americana, steam bath
H(051) fever, roots of Cyperus sp. with Xylopia aethiopica and Monodora myristica, Chenopodium ambrosioides for enema
- H(051) paludism, leaves of Chenopodium ambrosioides of Monodora myristica of Ocimum gratissimum for enema
H(051) fever, leaves of Chenopodium ambrosioides of Cyperus sp. of Xylopia aethiopica of Monodora myristica for enema
H(082) respiratory disease, infusion of leaves, VO.
H(104) abdominal pain, leaves, for enema
H(008) diarrhoea, directly VO.
H(008) diarrhoea, leaves of Chenopodium ambrosioides of Xylopia aethiopica of Milletia versicolor of Ocimum gratissimum
H(028z) gynaecological disorder, leaves of Chenopodium ambrosioides of Chromolaena odorata of Ocimum gratissimum for enema
H(040) backache and H(113) rheumatic pain, leaves of Chenopodium ambrosioides of Milletia versicolor of Ocimum gratissimum of Persea americana, steam bath
H(051) fever, roots of Cyperus sp. with Xylopia aethiopica and Monodora myristica, Chenopodium ambrosioides for enema
- H(051) paludism, leaves of Chenopodium ambrosioides of Monodora myristica of Ocimum gratissimum for enema
H(051) fever, leaves of Chenopodium ambrosioides of Cyperus sp. of Xylopia aethiopica of Monodora myristica for enema
H(082) respiratory disease, infusion of leaves, VO.
H(104) abdominal pain, leaves, for enema
Region :
West Africa
Country :
northern Angola
Vernacular name :
nkavua (Kikongo), Santa Maria (Portuguese)
Cissus quadrangularis L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cissus quadrangularis L.
Family :
Vitaceae
Synonyms :
Vitis quadrangularis (L.) Wall. ex Wight & Arn.
Reference HI 13
Author(s) :
Issa T O , Y S Mohamed, S Yagi, R H Ahmed, T M Najeeb, A M Makhawi and T O Khider
Title :
Ethnobotanical investigation on medicinal plants in Algoz area (South Kordofan), Sudan
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 14:31 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0230-y
Symptoms :
H(004), H(014), H(040), H(100)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, poultice of of aerial part of Cissus quadrangularis applied to wound
H(014) dandruff, juice of aerial part as a head wash
H(040) back pain, powder mixed with sesame oil and rubbed locally
H(100) syphilis, ash of the aerial part , RNS.
H(014) dandruff, juice of aerial part as a head wash
H(040) back pain, powder mixed with sesame oil and rubbed locally
H(100) syphilis, ash of the aerial part , RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Sudan (South Kordofan)
Vernacular name :
sala sala