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Description :
back pain
45 plants found in 12 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 sativum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium sativum L.
Family :
Alliaceae
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
Baillonella toxisperma Pierre :
1 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
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
Bridelia micrantha (Hochst.) Baillon :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bridelia micrantha (Hochst.) Baillon
Family :
Phyllanthaceae
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
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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
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
Chenopodium ambrosioides L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Chenopodium ambrosioides L.
Family :
Chenopodiaceae
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
Cola cordifolia (Cav.) R. Br. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cola cordifolia (Cav.) R. Br.
Family :
Sterculiaceae
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(004), H(005), H(027u), H(027y), H(033y), H(037), H(040), H(068), H(097), H(104)
Recipes :
H(018, 4) severe headache, leaves of Cola cordifolia , powder of Loranthus sp., decoction, inhale steam, wash head and throw powder into fire, inhale smoke.
H(018, 2), Stem bark and Loranthus spp., trown powder into fire, inhale smoke.
H(018, 2) Stem bark (from N-, E-, S-, W-side of the tree), decoction + sea salt (optionally), wash head or steam bath of head
H(137, 3) general pain, stem bark of Cola cordifolia (from E- and W-side of the tree), decoction VO. and/or body bath
H(037) chest pain, stem bark (from N-, E-, S-, W-side of the tree), decoction, body bath and apply a piece of stem bark to the chest.
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(104) stomachache, stem bark (from E- and W-side of the tree), + sea salt, decoction, VO.
H(051, 2) fever (adults and children), stem bark, decoction, VO. and/or body bath
H(051) fever (adults and children), leaves and stem bark (E-side of the tree), decoction, VO. and/or body bath
H(051) fever (adults and children), leaves, roots and stem bark, decoction , VO. and/or body bath
H(051) fever (adults and children), leaves and stem bark, decoction , VO. and/or body bath
H(008, 2) diarrhoea (and coughing ), stem bark, decoction VO and body bath
H(008) diarrhoea (and coughing ), leaves anfd stem bark, decoction, VO and body bath
H(051) paludism, stem bark, decoction, body bath
H(004) old wounds, stem bark, first part soaked in water, second part burned, wound is washed with water and then covered with ash
H(082) asthma, leaves, soaked in water for 7 days, VO. and body bath
H(027u) prevention of death of children, stem bark of Cola cordifolia, decoction (Is used to prevent that another child dies if a child have died when it was carried at the mothers back).
H(027u), prevention of death of premature children, powder of stem bark of Cola cordifolia + stem bark from the Baba tree and VO.. Body wash and consume
H(033y) low semen production, powder of stem bark (E- and W-side of tree), sea salt and H2O, VO.
H(005) oedema, powder of stem barkin H2O, VO. (patient should not eat sugar, salt or milk during the treatment)
H(068) schistosomiasis, roots (E- and Wside of tree), decoction, VO. and body wash
H(097) swelling of the testis, leaves decoction, steam bath of the testis
H(027y) quicker recovery after childbirth, stem bark (E- and W-side of tree), decoction, steam bath, VO. and body bath.
H(018, 2), Stem bark and Loranthus spp., trown powder into fire, inhale smoke.
H(018, 2) Stem bark (from N-, E-, S-, W-side of the tree), decoction + sea salt (optionally), wash head or steam bath of head
H(137, 3) general pain, stem bark of Cola cordifolia (from E- and W-side of the tree), decoction VO. and/or body bath
H(037) chest pain, stem bark (from N-, E-, S-, W-side of the tree), decoction, body bath and apply a piece of stem bark to the chest.
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(104) stomachache, stem bark (from E- and W-side of the tree), + sea salt, decoction, VO.
H(051, 2) fever (adults and children), stem bark, decoction, VO. and/or body bath
H(051) fever (adults and children), leaves and stem bark (E-side of the tree), decoction, VO. and/or body bath
H(051) fever (adults and children), leaves, roots and stem bark, decoction , VO. and/or body bath
H(051) fever (adults and children), leaves and stem bark, decoction , VO. and/or body bath
H(008, 2) diarrhoea (and coughing ), stem bark, decoction VO and body bath
H(008) diarrhoea (and coughing ), leaves anfd stem bark, decoction, VO and body bath
H(051) paludism, stem bark, decoction, body bath
H(004) old wounds, stem bark, first part soaked in water, second part burned, wound is washed with water and then covered with ash
H(082) asthma, leaves, soaked in water for 7 days, VO. and body bath
H(027u) prevention of death of children, stem bark of Cola cordifolia, decoction (Is used to prevent that another child dies if a child have died when it was carried at the mothers back).
H(027u), prevention of death of premature children, powder of stem bark of Cola cordifolia + stem bark from the Baba tree and VO.. Body wash and consume
H(033y) low semen production, powder of stem bark (E- and W-side of tree), sea salt and H2O, VO.
H(005) oedema, powder of stem barkin H2O, VO. (patient should not eat sugar, salt or milk during the treatment)
H(068) schistosomiasis, roots (E- and Wside of tree), decoction, VO. and body wash
H(097) swelling of the testis, leaves decoction, steam bath of the testis
H(027y) quicker recovery after childbirth, stem bark (E- and W-side of tree), decoction, steam bath, VO. and body bath.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali, regions around Siby and Dioila
Vernacular name :
n'tabanokò (Bambara)
Dicoma capensis Less. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Dicoma capensis Less.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HV 51
Author(s) :
Van Wyk, B.-E.
Title :
A review of Khoi-San and Cape Dutch medical ethnobotany.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology , Volume 119, pp.331–341 (2008)
Symptoms :
H(040), H(091), H(108), H(113), H(162y)
Recipes :
Herb of Dicoma capensis; H(091) bitter tonic and H(007) diuretic; H(113) kidney, H(162y) bladder, H(040) back pain, H(077) nausea, H(108) influenza, H(108) colds, H(078) cancer; H(008) anti-diarrhoea from Kling (1923) reference to be found in HV 51_van Wyk
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa ((from Namaqualand
to the Eastern Cape)
Vernacular name :
karmedik, wilde karmedik (Africaans)
Distephanus polygalifolius (Less.) H. Rob. & B. Kahn :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Distephanus polygalifolius (Less.) H. Rob. & B. Kahn
Family :
Asteraceae
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(027v), H(040), H(099)
Recipes :
H(027v) prenatal care, leafy twigs of Distephanus polygalifolius decoction VO.
H(040) low back pain, barks cold infusion VO.
H(099) epilepsy in children, leaves decoction and hot infusion, VO.
H(099) epilepsy in children, stem external. head banding
H(040) low back pain, barks cold infusion VO.
H(099) epilepsy in children, leaves decoction and hot infusion, VO.
H(099) epilepsy in children, stem external. head banding
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Southwestern Madagascar
Vernacular name :
kanda
Dorstenia psilurus Welw :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Dorstenia psilurus Welw
Family :
Moraceae
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(033), H(037), H(040), H(051), H(091), H(104), H(127), H(176), H(210)
Recipes :
H(033) infertility (male) ONS, of Dorstenia psilurus, rootNS
H(037) chest pain roots decoction VO.
H(037) Cough roots decoction
H(040) back pain roots
H(051) paludism roots
H(091) weakness roots maceration VO.
H(104) stomach pains roots , rootNS.
H(127) splenomegaly seeds decoction, enema
H(176) scoliosis roots decoction VO.
H(210) so hide marihuana root
H(037) chest pain roots decoction VO.
H(037) Cough roots decoction
H(040) back pain roots
H(051) paludism roots
H(091) weakness roots maceration VO.
H(104) stomach pains roots , rootNS.
H(127) splenomegaly seeds decoction, enema
H(176) scoliosis roots decoction VO.
H(210) so hide marihuana root
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (province de Uíge)
Vernacular name :
mikombo (Kikongo)
Entandrophragma candollei Harms (not registered in African data base) :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Entandrophragma candollei Harms (not registered in African data base)
Family :
Meliaceae
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), H(200)
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, H(200) antibiotic, barks of Entandrophragma candollei + Morinda lucida + Baillonella toxisperma + Hylodendron gabunense + Canarium schweinfurthii, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(094) hemorrhoids, H(200) antibiotic, barks of Entandrophragma candollei + Morinda lucida + Baillonella toxisperma + Hylodendron gabunense + Canarium schweinfurthii, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (Center and Coastline)
Vernacular name :
mevenga
Erythrina abyssinica Lam. ex DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Erythrina abyssinica Lam. ex DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
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)
Ficus botryoides Baker :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ficus botryoides Baker
Family :
Moraceae
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(040)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea in children, barks of Ficus botryoides decoction VO.
H(040) low back pain, leaves decoction.steam inhale
H(099) weakness, H(018) headache, leaves decoction drunk and steam inhale
H(040) low back pain, leaves decoction.steam inhale
H(099) weakness, H(018) headache, leaves decoction drunk and steam inhale
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Southwestern Madagascar
Vernacular name :
fompoa