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Description :
aerophagia
50 plants found in 17 reference(s) :
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HN 16
Author(s) :
Ndukwu, B.C. and N.B.Ben-Nwadibia
Title :
Ethnomedicinal aspects of plants used as spices and condiments in the Niger delta area of Nigeria
Leaflets Journal on WWW : http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/niger.htm
Symptoms :
H(008), H(046), H(048), H(068), H(091), H(096), H(097y), H(143), H(155)
Recipes :
H(048), H(068), H(091), the fruits and seeds of Aframomum melegueta are commonly used as an ingredient of many local herbal preparations., they are usually used as stimulants, , carminatives and in vermifuge especially among the Ijaws
H(068), the powdered rhizome with table salt is specially given as vermifuge for round worms
H(008) cholera, the decoction of the leaves of Aframomum melegueta together with the leaves of Momordica charantia and Sorghum arundinaceum cereal in local dry gin (alcohol) is recommended to be taken one dose daily against cholera
H(046), H(143), the decoction of the leaves is used for small pox and chicken pox.
H(096), H(097y), the decoction of the leaves of Aframomum melegueta is mixed with leaves of lime, lemon grass and mango (Mangifera indica ) it is used as remedy for catarrh while the steam from the decoction is inhaled for congested chest
H(155), the ground formulation from the fruits of Piper guineense, Dioscorea bulbifera, Aframomum melegueta and Capsicum frutescens is mixed with aqueous extract of Citrus aurantifolia (lime) against tonsillitis
H(068), the powdered rhizome with table salt is specially given as vermifuge for round worms
H(008) cholera, the decoction of the leaves of Aframomum melegueta together with the leaves of Momordica charantia and Sorghum arundinaceum cereal in local dry gin (alcohol) is recommended to be taken one dose daily against cholera
H(046), H(143), the decoction of the leaves is used for small pox and chicken pox.
H(096), H(097y), the decoction of the leaves of Aframomum melegueta is mixed with leaves of lime, lemon grass and mango (Mangifera indica ) it is used as remedy for catarrh while the steam from the decoction is inhaled for congested chest
H(155), the ground formulation from the fruits of Piper guineense, Dioscorea bulbifera, Aframomum melegueta and Capsicum frutescens is mixed with aqueous extract of Citrus aurantifolia (lime) against tonsillitis
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
ehin-edo ehie ado (Bini); oji (Igbo - Ose); erhie (Urhobo); oburo; ata; ata-ire (Yoruba) ; grains of paradise, guinea grains; alligator pepper (English)
Allium sativum L. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium sativum L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Reference HA 02
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E, M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi, K. Dramane, J. A. Elewude, S. O. Fadoju, Z.O. Gbile, E. Goudote, C.L. A. Johnson, A. Keita, O. Morakinyo, J. A. O. Ojewole, A. O. Olatunjia, E. A. Sofowora
Title :
Contribution to ethnobotanical and floristic studies in Western Nigeria.
CSTR-OUA, 420 p., (1991)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(043), H(094), H(104), H(048), H(135), H(157), H(159)
Recipes :
H(043), bulb pounded, VO. + frictions
H(094), bulb Allium sativum, barks from stalks, trunk, twigs Lannea welwitschii, Holarrhena fluribunda, roots Pseudocedrela kotschyi , Anogeissus leiocarpus,Terminalia glaucescens , Aristolochia ringens, seeds Picralima nitida, raw fruits Piper guineense, flowers, Eugenia aromatica , decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(104) child, bulb Allium sativum, roots Anogeissus leiocarpus , Aritolochia ringens, flowers Eugenia aromatica, seeds Picralima nitida, infusion, VO.
H(135) + H(048), bulb Allium sativum, barks from stalks, trunk, twigs Musanga cecropioides , roots Aristolochia ringens, Eugenia aromatica, maceration H2O, VO.
H(157), whole plant, extraction H2O, bath
H(159) in period of non feeding, bulb Allium sativum, Gladiolus psittacinus, roots Calliandra portoriensis, Morinda lucida , Antocleista djalonensis, Aristolochia ringens, seeds Picralima nitida, rhizoms Curculigo pilosa , raw fruits Xylopia aethiopica , maceration in alcohol, VO.
H(094), bulb Allium sativum, barks from stalks, trunk, twigs Lannea welwitschii, Holarrhena fluribunda, roots Pseudocedrela kotschyi , Anogeissus leiocarpus,Terminalia glaucescens , Aristolochia ringens, seeds Picralima nitida, raw fruits Piper guineense, flowers, Eugenia aromatica , decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(104) child, bulb Allium sativum, roots Anogeissus leiocarpus , Aritolochia ringens, flowers Eugenia aromatica, seeds Picralima nitida, infusion, VO.
H(135) + H(048), bulb Allium sativum, barks from stalks, trunk, twigs Musanga cecropioides , roots Aristolochia ringens, Eugenia aromatica, maceration H2O, VO.
H(157), whole plant, extraction H2O, bath
H(159) in period of non feeding, bulb Allium sativum, Gladiolus psittacinus, roots Calliandra portoriensis, Morinda lucida , Antocleista djalonensis, Aristolochia ringens, seeds Picralima nitida, rhizoms Curculigo pilosa , raw fruits Xylopia aethiopica , maceration in alcohol, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HN 16
Author(s) :
Ndukwu, B.C. and N.B.Ben-Nwadibia
Title :
Ethnomedicinal aspects of plants used as spices and condiments in the Niger delta area of Nigeria
Leaflets Journal on WWW : http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/niger.htm
Symptoms :
H(001), H(013), H(014), H(018), H(036), H(037), H(048), H(051), H(082), H(108), H(113), H(135), H(151)
Recipes :
H(037), H(082), crushed garlic (soup) is used against microbial infection, asthma cough and respiratory problems.
H(018), the juice of the bulb is given as eardrops against earaches.
H(051), H(108), as a seasoning and flavouring agent, garlic is principally taken against fevers and chills.
H(108), a cold infusion serves as a body wash for infants as protection against chills.
H(001), H(036), H(113), H(151), the bulb also serves as effective remedy for hypertension, muscular pain, giddiness and sore eyes.
H(048), H(135), It is digestive and carminative and removes pains of the bowels.
H(013) ,H(014), when powdered with natron it is applied as a dressing on ulcers and skin diseases
H(018), the juice of the bulb is given as eardrops against earaches.
H(051), H(108), as a seasoning and flavouring agent, garlic is principally taken against fevers and chills.
H(108), a cold infusion serves as a body wash for infants as protection against chills.
H(001), H(036), H(113), H(151), the bulb also serves as effective remedy for hypertension, muscular pain, giddiness and sore eyes.
H(048), H(135), It is digestive and carminative and removes pains of the bowels.
H(013) ,H(014), when powdered with natron it is applied as a dressing on ulcers and skin diseases
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
ayuu (Igbo) ; ayo (Yoruba) ; garlic (English)
Reference HT 20
Author(s) :
Terrac, M.-L.
Title :
Contribution à l'étude des plantes médicinales de Madagascar, de la Réunion et de l'île Maurice.
Thèse pour l'obtention du diplôme de Docteur de l'Université de Paris (Pharmacie), Novembre 1947. Imprimerie Vuibert, 6 rue Martel, Paris, 246 p., (1947)
Symptoms :
H(048), H(050), H(068), H(090), H(099), H(103), H(104), H(130), H(164)
Recipes :
H(048), H(050), H(068), H(090), H(099) hysteria, H(103), H(104) stomachic, H(130), H(164), ONS., RNS.
(registered from references HT 20 - 4, HT 20 - 6, HT 20 - 9)
(registered from references HT 20 - 4, HT 20 - 6, HT 20 - 9)
Region :
Madagascar, Reunion, Mauritius
Country :
Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion
Vernacular name :
not registered
Annona muricata L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Annona muricata L.
Family :
Annonaceae
Reference HL 13
Author(s) :
Lavergne, R. & R. Véra
Title :
Etude ethnobotanique des plantes utilisées dans la pharmacopée traditionnelle à la Réunion. Médecine traditionnelle et pharmacopée.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 236 p., (1989)
Symptoms :
H(048), H(051), H(068), H(077), H(099), H(104), H(111), H(151), H(179)
Recipes :
H(048) aerophagy, H(051 fever, H(068) internal parasitism H(077) antiemetic, H(104) heartburn, H(151) hypertension, ONS., RNS.
H(099) sleeping drug, nervousness, calming, decoction (H2O) 2 to 3 leaves Annona muricata + Rosmarinnus officinalis + Mimosa pudica, VO. , in the evening
H(111)sunstroke, cataplasm from a maceration of leaves in tepid H2O
H(179) stones, 13 seeds crushed in 1 l H2O, VO. durring the day
H(179) nephtitic, maceration of internal barks in cold H2O, VO.
H(027z) menstruation disorder, pain of menstruation, infusion of ONS. of Polgonum poiretii a stem of Origanum majorana, a ripe leaf of Annona muricata a stem of Mentha sp. of Aloysia triphylla of Rosmarinus officinalis
H(099) sleeping drug, nervousness, calming, decoction (H2O) 2 to 3 leaves Annona muricata + Rosmarinnus officinalis + Mimosa pudica, VO. , in the evening
H(111)sunstroke, cataplasm from a maceration of leaves in tepid H2O
H(179) stones, 13 seeds crushed in 1 l H2O, VO. durring the day
H(179) nephtitic, maceration of internal barks in cold H2O, VO.
H(027z) menstruation disorder, pain of menstruation, infusion of ONS. of Polgonum poiretii a stem of Origanum majorana, a ripe leaf of Annona muricata a stem of Mentha sp. of Aloysia triphylla of Rosmarinus officinalis
Region :
Reunion
Country :
Reunion
Vernacular name :
sapoty, coprossol
Apium graveolens L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Apium graveolens L.
Family :
Apiaceae
Synonyms :
Apium decumbens Eckl. & Zeyh.
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(048), H(051), H(091), H(102), H(104), H(113), H(116), H(162), H(179)
Recipes :
H(007), Root, leaves and fruit H(007) diuretic.
H(091), Fruits stimulant, affect the kidneys and bladder
H(162), stimulate urine contractions, Tincture prepared from ripe seeds used to treat urine retention
H(179) renal disorders
H(113), a traditional remedy for rheumatism and arthritis
H(048), H(051), H(102), H(104), H(116) emmenagogue, H(196), Seeds H(104) stomachic, resolvent, H(196) antiscorbutic, H(048) carminative, cholagogue, H(051) febrifuge, H(116) .
H(091), Fruits stimulant, affect the kidneys and bladder
H(162), stimulate urine contractions, Tincture prepared from ripe seeds used to treat urine retention
H(179) renal disorders
H(113), a traditional remedy for rheumatism and arthritis
H(048), H(051), H(102), H(104), H(116) emmenagogue, H(196), Seeds H(104) stomachic, resolvent, H(196) antiscorbutic, H(048) carminative, cholagogue, H(051) febrifuge, H(116) .
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
karafs ; kerefs el-maa (Arabic), kerafess, krafsa (Berber), celery, marsh parsley, smallage ; wild celery (English), céleri ; céleri cultivé; ache des marais (local French)
Artemisia herba-alba Asso :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Artemisia herba-alba Asso
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(007), H(008), H(013), H(018), H(037), H(039), H(045), H(048), H(068), H(091), H(099), H(111), H(113), H(116)
Recipes :
H(018),H(037), H(048), H(068), leaves and flowers febrifuge, carmative for stomach, cough and cephalalgia
H(099), leaves and flowers cures nervous troubles and calms the emotions
H(001), used for ophthalmic diseases, H(004) + H(124), enters in mixtures for treating hemorrhagic wounds
H(068), H(091), H(104), H(116), Infusion of flowering branches H(068) vermifuge, emmenagogue, tonic, H(104) stomachic
H(004), H(007), H(111), dry powdered plant for healing wounds and burns, H(007) diuretic;H(037), H(113), infusion for rheumatism, bronchitis
H(008),H(013) , cataplasm of boiled flowers used to ripen and cure abscesses , antidiarrhoeic (Raba t drug market)
H(039), H(045), essential oil distilled from the plant good antiseptic and insecticide
H(099), leaves and flowers cures nervous troubles and calms the emotions
H(001), used for ophthalmic diseases, H(004) + H(124), enters in mixtures for treating hemorrhagic wounds
H(068), H(091), H(104), H(116), Infusion of flowering branches H(068) vermifuge, emmenagogue, tonic, H(104) stomachic
H(004), H(007), H(111), dry powdered plant for healing wounds and burns, H(007) diuretic;H(037), H(113), infusion for rheumatism, bronchitis
H(008),H(013) , cataplasm of boiled flowers used to ripen and cure abscesses , antidiarrhoeic (Raba t drug market)
H(039), H(045), essential oil distilled from the plant good antiseptic and insecticide
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
shih ; alala ; ghoreird (Arabic), ifsi, zeri, abelbel ; izri ; zezzeri, odessir (Berber), wormwood (English), armoise ; thyn des steppes; armoise blanche (local French)
Capparis spinosa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Capparis spinosa L.
Family :
Capparaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(006), H(007), H(008), H(013), H(026), H(033), H(045), H(048), H(051), H(075), H(086), H(088), H(091), H(095x), H(108), H(109), H(113), H(127), H(139), H(170), H(179), H(186), H(196)
Recipes :
root H(007) diuretic , H(088)astringent , H(091) tonic
H(075) root bark H(075) appetizer , H(088) astringentt
H(127) cataplasm externally applied for spleen troubles
Bark H(007) diuretic, H(088) astringent, H(091)tonic, for H(113) gout and rheumatism, H(006) laxative, H(186) expectorant, for chest diseases
H(008), H(051) Infusion of stem and root bark antidiarrhoeic, febrifuge
H(179) Flower buds and roots renal disinfectants, H(007) diuretic, H(091) tonic for arteriosclerosis as H(007) diuretic and for H(108) chills
H(001) used in compresses for the eyes
Fruits and leaves H(048) carminative, H(139) aphrodisiac
fresh fruits consumed as H(196) antiscorbutic
infusion of fruits for H(109) sciatica and H(170) dropsy; powdered dry fruits mixed with honey, taken first thing in the morning for treating H(109) sciatica and H(108) colds of the back (Rabat drug market)
flower buds H(099x) stimulant, slightly H(007) diuretic and refreshing agent, their decoction taken internally for H(109) sciatica
seeds for H(033) feminine sterility and H(026) dysmenorhoea
crushed seeds forH(013) ulcers, H(086) scrofula and ganglions
H(075) root bark H(075) appetizer , H(088) astringentt
H(127) cataplasm externally applied for spleen troubles
Bark H(007) diuretic, H(088) astringent, H(091)tonic, for H(113) gout and rheumatism, H(006) laxative, H(186) expectorant, for chest diseases
H(008), H(051) Infusion of stem and root bark antidiarrhoeic, febrifuge
H(179) Flower buds and roots renal disinfectants, H(007) diuretic, H(091) tonic for arteriosclerosis as H(007) diuretic and for H(108) chills
H(001) used in compresses for the eyes
Fruits and leaves H(048) carminative, H(139) aphrodisiac
fresh fruits consumed as H(196) antiscorbutic
infusion of fruits for H(109) sciatica and H(170) dropsy; powdered dry fruits mixed with honey, taken first thing in the morning for treating H(109) sciatica and H(108) colds of the back (Rabat drug market)
flower buds H(099x) stimulant, slightly H(007) diuretic and refreshing agent, their decoction taken internally for H(109) sciatica
seeds for H(033) feminine sterility and H(026) dysmenorhoea
crushed seeds forH(013) ulcers, H(086) scrofula and ganglions
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
kabbar ; kabar ; lassaf, assaaf ; asef, shalem, felfel el-djebel ; kronbeiza (Arabic), tailoulout; taybult ; amseilih; tsailaloul, ouailoulou, belachem (Berber), common caper-bush (English), câprier; câprier commun; câprier épineux (local French)
Capsicum annuum L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Capsicum annuum L.
Family :
Solanaceae
Synonyms :
Capsicum frutescens L.
Reference HN 16
Author(s) :
Ndukwu, B.C. and N.B.Ben-Nwadibia
Title :
Ethnomedicinal aspects of plants used as spices and condiments in the Niger delta area of Nigeria
Leaflets Journal on WWW : http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/niger.htm
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(008), H(013), H(014), H(018), H(036), H(037), H(048), H(051), H(082), H(091), H(100), H(108), H(113), H(135), H(151), H(155), H(164), H(191)
Recipes :
H(091), H(191), the fruits and seeds of pepper are highly pungent. They are used as stimulants and enhancing the circulation of blood especially in cold conditions.
H(048), H(164), they also serve as carminatives and rubefacients.
H(008), H(051), preparations of the fruits are taken against fever and dysentery.
H(004), powdered chilies are mixed with palm oil in treating cuts, wounds and dog bites.
H(051) for the treatment of paludism, the unripe fruits of Capsicum frutescens together with the roots of Securidaca longipedunculata (violet tree), whole plant of Allium ascalonicum seeds of Aniphyllea species; old leaves of Carica papaya (pawpaw), roots of Citrullus vulgaris (cucumber), roots of Elais guineensis (oil palm) are powdered, then mixed with hot pap of Zea mays and taken orally for 3-4 days.
H(100), for the treatment of gonorrhoea, a mixture of hot pap and powdered mixture of unripe fruits of Capsicum frutescens, whole plant of Allium ascalonicum, leaves of Glyphaea lateriflora and tuber of Manihot esculenta are taken in the mornings for at least seven days
H(155), the ground formulation from the fruits of Piper guineense, Dioscorea bulbifera, Aframomum melegueta and Capsicum frutescens is mixed with aqueous extract of Citrus aurantifolia (lime) against tonsillitis
H(048), H(164), they also serve as carminatives and rubefacients.
H(008), H(051), preparations of the fruits are taken against fever and dysentery.
H(004), powdered chilies are mixed with palm oil in treating cuts, wounds and dog bites.
H(051) for the treatment of paludism, the unripe fruits of Capsicum frutescens together with the roots of Securidaca longipedunculata (violet tree), whole plant of Allium ascalonicum seeds of Aniphyllea species; old leaves of Carica papaya (pawpaw), roots of Citrullus vulgaris (cucumber), roots of Elais guineensis (oil palm) are powdered, then mixed with hot pap of Zea mays and taken orally for 3-4 days.
H(100), for the treatment of gonorrhoea, a mixture of hot pap and powdered mixture of unripe fruits of Capsicum frutescens, whole plant of Allium ascalonicum, leaves of Glyphaea lateriflora and tuber of Manihot esculenta are taken in the mornings for at least seven days
H(155), the ground formulation from the fruits of Piper guineense, Dioscorea bulbifera, Aframomum melegueta and Capsicum frutescens is mixed with aqueous extract of Citrus aurantifolia (lime) against tonsillitis
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
isie; ekie, asie (Bini) ; ntokon; aman-ntuen; ntueen (Efik/Ibibio) ; ose; ose-oyibo; ose etore; ose nukwu; ose nwamkpi; ose mkpe (Igbo); ata-jije; ata-eiye; ata sisebe (Yoruba); cayenne; african pepper; guinea pepper; bir pepper; chilies (English)
Reference HN 16
Author(s) :
Ndukwu, B.C. and N.B.Ben-Nwadibia
Title :
Ethnomedicinal aspects of plants used as spices and condiments in the Niger delta area of Nigeria
Leaflets Journal on WWW : http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/niger.htm
Symptoms :
H(004), H(008), H(048), H(091), H(164), H(191)
Recipes :
H(091), H(191), the fruits and seeds of pepper are highly pungent. They are used as stimulants and enhancing the circulation of blood especially in cold conditions.
H(048), H(164), they also serve as carminatives and rubefacients.
H(008), H(051), preparations of the fruits are taken against fever and dysentery.
H(004), powdered chilies are mixed with palm oil in treating cuts, wounds and dog bites.
H(048), H(164), they also serve as carminatives and rubefacients.
H(008), H(051), preparations of the fruits are taken against fever and dysentery.
H(004), powdered chilies are mixed with palm oil in treating cuts, wounds and dog bites.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
isie; ekie, asie (Bini) ; ntokon; aman-ntuen; ntueen (Efik/Ibibio) ; ose; ose-oyibo; ose etore; ose nukwu; ose nwamkpi; ose mkpe (Igbo); ata-jije; ata-eiye; ata sisebe (Yoruba); cayenne; african pepper; guinea pepper; bir pepper; chilies (English):
Cassia occidentalis L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia occidentalis L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Senna occidentalis (L.) Link
Reference HB 02
Author(s) :
Boiteau, P.
Title :
Médecine traditionnelle et pharmacopée.Précis de matière médicale malgache.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris 141 p., (1986)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(007), H(048)
Recipes :
H(006, 2), folioles of Cassia occidentalis, decoction, VO..
H(006) purg. + H(048), leaves of Cassia occidentalis of Ocimum canum, barks stem, branch, trunk of Scutia myrtina, whole plant of Coelocarpum madagascariensis, rhizome of Curcuma longa, decoction, VO.
H(007), stem with flowers of Cassia, decoction, VO.
H(091), folioles of Cassia occidentalis, barks stem, branch, trunk of Euodia chapelieri, whole plant Conyza lineariloba of Nasturtium officinale, stem with leavess Helichrysum gymnocephalum, somités fleuries of Hypericum japonicum, infusion, VO.
H(006) purg. + H(048), leaves of Cassia occidentalis of Ocimum canum, barks stem, branch, trunk of Scutia myrtina, whole plant of Coelocarpum madagascariensis, rhizome of Curcuma longa, decoction, VO.
H(007), stem with flowers of Cassia, decoction, VO.
H(091), folioles of Cassia occidentalis, barks stem, branch, trunk of Euodia chapelieri, whole plant Conyza lineariloba of Nasturtium officinale, stem with leavess Helichrysum gymnocephalum, somités fleuries of Hypericum japonicum, infusion, VO.
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Madagascar
Vernacular name :
ambirondolo, bemaimbo, tsorokonangatra
Chenopodium ambrosioides L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Chenopodium ambrosioides L.
Family :
Chenopodiaceae
Synonyms :
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(002), H(007), H(048), H(051), H(068), H(082), H(091), H(104), H(116), H(135)
Recipes :
Infusion of leaves digestive, carminative, H(099x) stimulant, H(104) stomachic, antiasthmatic
H(082) leaves and young shoots added to soups taken as febrifuge (Rabat drug market), H(002) galactogogue
flowering and fruiting summits H(104) stomachic, H(007) diuretic, H(068) anthelmintic, H(166) antispasmodic, H(068) vermifuge, H(116) emmenagogue.
H(082) leaves and young shoots added to soups taken as febrifuge (Rabat drug market), H(002) galactogogue
flowering and fruiting summits H(104) stomachic, H(007) diuretic, H(068) anthelmintic, H(166) antispasmodic, H(068) vermifuge, H(116) emmenagogue.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
natna ; sianama ; bersiana, zorbeih (Arabic), mkheinza (Rabat drug market) (Berber), mexican tea, worm- seed, mexican goose-foot (English), thé du mexique ; ambroisie; ambroisie du mexique (local French)
Cinnamomum cassia Lour. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cinnamomum cassia Lour.
Family :
Lauraceae
Reference B6 Nord
Author(s) :
Bellakhdar, J.
Title :
La pharmacopée marocaine traditionnelle: Médecine arabe ancienne et savoirs populaires.
Ibis Press, 764 p. (1997)
Symptoms :
H(034), H(048), H(077), H(135)
Recipes :
H(034), H(048), H(077), H(135) digestive, powder or decoction (in whole Moroco)
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
qarfa, I-qarfa, I-glîda (Arabic), cannelle, cannelle de chine (local French)
Coffea arabica L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Coffea arabica L.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Reference HL 20
Author(s) :
Lacroix, D. , S. Prado, D. Kamoga , J. Kasenene , J. Namukobe , S. Krief , V. Dumontet, E. Mouray, B. Bodo, F. Brunois
Title :
Antiplasmodial and cytotoxic activities of medicinal plants traditionally used in the village of Kiohima, Uganda.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 133, 850–855, (2011)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874110007981
Symptoms :
H(037), H(048)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, H(048) aerophagia, decoction of leaves of Coffea arabica
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda, village of Kiohima
Vernacular name :
omwani (Rukiga)
Commiphora africana (A. Rich.) Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Commiphora africana (A. Rich.) Engl.
Family :
Burseraceae
Reference B6 Nord
Author(s) :
Bellakhdar, J.
Title :
La pharmacopée marocaine traditionnelle: Médecine arabe ancienne et savoirs populaires.
Ibis Press, 764 p. (1997)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(045), H(048), H(075), H(104), H(108), H(116), H(139), H(186)
Recipes :
H(037), (Sahara) gum resin + grease dromedary + powder clove, mixing, VO.
H(045), H(048), H(075), H(104), H(116), H(139), H(186), gum resin, RNS.
H(108), seeds, powder, 1 coffe spoon in 1 glass warm milk
H(045), H(048), H(075), H(104), H(116), H(139), H(186), gum resin, RNS.
H(108), seeds, powder, 1 coffe spoon in 1 glass warm milk
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
âdres (occidental Sahara, Moresque), âdaras (Touareg), bdellium africain (local French)
Cuminum cyminum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cuminum cyminum L.
Family :
Apiaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(002), H(007), H(048), H(088), H(099), H(104), H(108), H(116), H(125), H(166)
Recipes :
Fruits efficient in the treatment of severe H(104) colic; infusion of fruits assure easy H(135) digestion, H(099x) stimulant, colds and body H(051) temperature, H(166) antispasmodic, H(099) antihysteric, H(088) astringent, H(007) diuretic. Seeds carminative, H(125) sudorific, H(002) galactogogue, H(116) emmenagogue, H(104) stomachic, used as a cataplasm on the nape of the neck for the treatment of H(053) mump.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
kemmoun (Arabic), acham, Ichammen ; Ichoumane, azcar. bnglish: cumin (Berber), cumin (local French)
Curcuma longa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Curcuma longa L.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HB 02
Author(s) :
Boiteau, P.
Title :
Médecine traditionnelle et pharmacopée.Précis de matière médicale malgache.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris 141 p., (1986)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(005), H(006), H(048), H(051), H(102), H(126)
Recipes :
H(005), H(128), summit with flowers of Gomphocarpus fruticosus, ONS. of Musa sp., whole plant of Equisetum ramosissimum, rhizome of Curcuma longa, stem with leaves of Dodonaea viscosa, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(006) purg. + H(048), leaves of Cassia occidentalis of Ocimum canum, barks stem, branch, trunk of Scutia myrtina, whole plant of Coelocarpum madagascariensis, rhizome of Curcuma longa, decoction, VO.
H(051) bilious, leaves of Mangiirona indica, roots of Gossypium arboreum, styliform and stigma of Zea mays, leaves of Pentopetia androsaemifolia, rhizome of Curcuma longa, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(102) cholagogue, rhizome of Curcuma longa, RNS.
H(102), whole plant of Cardiospermum halicacabum, leaves Rhopalopilia umbellulata of Ocimum canum, barks stem, branch, trunk of Cinnamosma fragans, rhizome of Curcuma longa, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(126) virus, barks stem, branches, trunk of Cabucala oblongo-ovata, rhizome of Curcuma longa, leaves of Combretum obscurum of Cymbopogon citratus, stem with leaves of Helichtysum rusillonii, decoction, VO.
H(006) purg. + H(048), leaves of Cassia occidentalis of Ocimum canum, barks stem, branch, trunk of Scutia myrtina, whole plant of Coelocarpum madagascariensis, rhizome of Curcuma longa, decoction, VO.
H(051) bilious, leaves of Mangiirona indica, roots of Gossypium arboreum, styliform and stigma of Zea mays, leaves of Pentopetia androsaemifolia, rhizome of Curcuma longa, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(102) cholagogue, rhizome of Curcuma longa, RNS.
H(102), whole plant of Cardiospermum halicacabum, leaves Rhopalopilia umbellulata of Ocimum canum, barks stem, branch, trunk of Cinnamosma fragans, rhizome of Curcuma longa, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(126) virus, barks stem, branches, trunk of Cabucala oblongo-ovata, rhizome of Curcuma longa, leaves of Combretum obscurum of Cymbopogon citratus, stem with leaves of Helichtysum rusillonii, decoction, VO.
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Madagascar
Vernacular name :
gingiza
Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf
Family :
Poaceae
Reference HP 01
Author(s) :
Pousset, J.-L.
Title :
Plantes médicinales africaines. Utilisation pratique.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 156 p., (1989)
http://data.cameroun-foret.com/system/files/18_17_32.pdf
Symptoms :
H(048), H(106)
Recipes :
H(048), fresh leaves of Cymbopogon citratus, infusion, VO.
H(106), dryed leaves of Cymbopogon citratus, fumigation
H(106), dryed leaves of Cymbopogon citratus, fumigation
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
not registered
Cymbopogon proximus (Hochst. ex A. Rich) Stapf. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cymbopogon proximus (Hochst. ex A. Rich) Stapf.
Family :
Poaceae
Synonyms :
Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.) Spreng. subsp. proximum (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) Maire & Weiller
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(048), H(051), H(088), H(104), H(108), H(113), H(116), H(125), H(151), H(171)
Recipes :
Dried tufts of plant burnt and fumes inhaled against influenza and some neurotic diseases, or tufts soaked in water for one week and the cold infusion is drunk
decoction of the lower part of the plant (without the flowers) for H(104) colic and fever; decoction of a mixture of the plant and A mbrosia maritima used for H(171) diabetes
Infusion of leaves H(007) diuretic, H(104) stomachic, lower the blood pressure (Cairo drug market)
plant infusion H(007) diuretic, H(116) , H(088) commetringent, H(048) carminative, H(125) sudorific, H(113) antirheumatic, infusion de fleurs H(051) fébrifuge
decoction of the lower part of the plant (without the flowers) for H(104) colic and fever; decoction of a mixture of the plant and A mbrosia maritima used for H(171) diabetes
Infusion of leaves H(007) diuretic, H(104) stomachic, lower the blood pressure (Cairo drug market)
plant infusion H(007) diuretic, H(116) , H(088) commetringent, H(048) carminative, H(125) sudorific, H(113) antirheumatic, infusion de fleurs H(051) fébrifuge
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya
Vernacular name :
half barr; adkhar, azkhar (Arabic), camel’s hay (English)
Cyperus rotundus L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cyperus rotundus L.
Family :
Cyperaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(008), H(020), H(048), H(068), H(088), H(091), H(095), H(099), H(104), H(116), H(125), H(135), H(139), H(179)
Recipes :
Tubercles contain an essential oil used as aromatic H(104) stomachic in nervous gastralgia, dyspepsia, diarrhoea, emmenagogue, sedative, anaIgesic in dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, chronic metritis, H(007) diuretic, carminative, H(099x) stimulant, a col- ic remedy and to remove renal calculi, tonic, aphrodisiac, to increase the body weight, H(068) anthelmintic, analeptic, condiment, H(104) stomachic; in fresh state diaphoretic, H(088) astringent, for scorpion stings H(020)
decoction of tubercles H(125) diaphoretic
infusion of tubers used for H(104) intestina pains.
decoction of tubercles H(125) diaphoretic
infusion of tubers used for H(104) intestina pains.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
sa’ad el-homar; saal; sa’ad; se’d; Zibl el-ma’iz; burbeit, dis ; tara (Arabic), azdjmir; taselbou (Berber), nut-grass (English), souchet rond (local French)
Dryopteris filix-mas (L.) Schott :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Dryopteris filix-mas (L.) Schott
Family :
Dryopteridaceae
Reference B5 Nord
Author(s) :
Boulos, L.
Title :
Medicinal plants of North Africa.
Reference Publications, Inc., 218 St. Clair River Drive, Box 344, Algonac, Michigan 48001, 286p. , (1983)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(048), H(068), H(109), H(113)
Recipes :
Rhizome H(068) anthelmintic, used for taenia
young fronds H(048) calmative, their tincture used by rubbing for H(113) rheumatism, H(109) sciatica, cramps, H(048) lumbago,H(037) cough.
young fronds H(048) calmative, their tincture used by rubbing for H(113) rheumatism, H(109) sciatica, cramps, H(048) lumbago,H(037) cough.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
sarkhas; shurud (Arabic), Ifilkou, aoutem, afersiou: (Berber), male fern, male polypody (English), fougère mâle (local French)
Foeniculum vulgare Mill. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Foeniculum vulgare Mill.
Family :
Apiaceae
Reference B6 Nord
Author(s) :
Bellakhdar, J.
Title :
La pharmacopée marocaine traditionnelle: Médecine arabe ancienne et savoirs populaires.
Ibis Press, 764 p. (1997)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(002), H(013), H(048), H(091), H(104), H(118), H(126)
Recipes :
(In whole Moroco) H(002), H(048), H(104), H(126), fruits, decoction or powder, VO.
( region of Salé)H(013) , H(091), H(104), seeds powder of Foeniculum vulgare of Nigella sativa of Linum usitatissimum , 1 spoon in 1 glass milk + white peper + ginger + gum of Pistacia lentiscus
H(118), decoction of seeds in gargle
H(001), infusion of seeds, drops in eyes
( region of Salé)H(013) , H(091), H(104), seeds powder of Foeniculum vulgare of Nigella sativa of Linum usitatissimum , 1 spoon in 1 glass milk + white peper + ginger + gum of Pistacia lentiscus
H(118), decoction of seeds in gargle
H(001), infusion of seeds, drops in eyes
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
wamsâ, âmsâ, tamsawt (Souss, Tazenakht), fenouil sauvage (local French)
Reference HL 13
Author(s) :
Lavergne, R. & R. Véra
Title :
Etude ethnobotanique des plantes utilisées dans la pharmacopée traditionnelle à la Réunion. Médecine traditionnelle et pharmacopée.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 236 p., (1989)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(048), H(050), H(082), H(099), H(104), H(126)
Recipes :
H(048) aerophagia, H(050) meteorism,, H(104) colic, ONS., to chew leaves of Foeniculum vulgare
H(006) child, H(099) child, H(104) child, H(135) child, herb tea of Foeniculum vulgare + Eupatorium triplinerve + Parthenium hysterophorus + 1 spoon of olive oil
H(082) asthma, H(099) insomnia, H(126) liver disease, herb tea
H(171) diabetes, decoction in 1 l H2O of 1 leaf of Piper sp., 1 root Eleusine indica, one foot of Ageratum conyzoides, a little of Foenicum vulgare, a piece of bark of Syzygium cumini, leaves of Bibens pilosa and the beard of Zea mays
H(006) child, H(099) child, H(104) child, H(135) child, herb tea of Foeniculum vulgare + Eupatorium triplinerve + Parthenium hysterophorus + 1 spoon of olive oil
H(082) asthma, H(099) insomnia, H(126) liver disease, herb tea
H(171) diabetes, decoction in 1 l H2O of 1 leaf of Piper sp., 1 root Eleusine indica, one foot of Ageratum conyzoides, a little of Foenicum vulgare, a piece of bark of Syzygium cumini, leaves of Bibens pilosa and the beard of Zea mays
Region :
Reunion
Country :
Reunion
Vernacular name :
anis douce, anis verte, fenouil, lanis
Ipomoea involucrata P. Beauv. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ipomoea involucrata P. Beauv.
Family :
Convolvulaceae
Reference HK 23
Author(s) :
Krüger, N. & M.
Title :
Beobachtungen zur traditionellen Medizin der Mende in Sierra Leone.
Curare, Sonderband, 3, 325 -336, (1985)
Symptoms :
H(048), H(082), H(169)
Recipes :
H(048),whole plant, prevention, compress
H(082), H(169),whole plant, compress
H(082), H(169),whole plant, compress
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Sierra Leone
Vernacular name :
ndondokei (Cibemba)