Prelude Medicinal Plants Database
Search | Practical Guide | Authors | DisclaimerSymptom : H(055)
Description :
emetic, vomitive
350 plants found in 152 reference(s) :
Abrus precatorius L. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HB 3k
Author(s) :
Bost, R.
Title :
Pharmacopée malgache.
Mémoire de l'Institut scientifique de Madagascar, série B, Tome 10, Fasc. 2, 159 - 234, (1961)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(037), H(053), H(055), H(091)
Recipes :
H(007), whole plant of Abrus precatorius, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(037), cough, leaves & stems, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(053), aerian part, decoction (H2O) , drops in ears, RNS.
H(055), vomitive, aerian part, decoction (H2O) , drops in ears, RNS.
H(091) childs, whole plant, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(037), cough, leaves & stems, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(053), aerian part, decoction (H2O) , drops in ears, RNS.
H(055), vomitive, aerian part, decoction (H2O) , drops in ears, RNS.
H(091) childs, whole plant, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Madagascar
Vernacular name :
voamaintilany
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(020), H(038), H(055), H(104), H(139)
Recipes :
H(008), leaves of Abrus precatorius, RNS.
H(020) snake, roots chewed, juice on bite
H(038), dryed leaves, powder
H(055) + H(104) stomach, pounded leaves + H2O cold, emetic
H(104), leaves, RNS.
H(139), roots chewed, juice , VO
H(020) snake, roots chewed, juice on bite
H(038), dryed leaves, powder
H(055) + H(104) stomach, pounded leaves + H2O cold, emetic
H(104), leaves, RNS.
H(139), roots chewed, juice , VO
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
lufyambo (Shambaa, Tanzania), motipitipi (Swahili, Kenya), mwanga - la - nyuki (Digo, Kenya), ombulu (Luo, Kenya), osito (Padhola, Ouganda), banyorboi (Boni, Kenya)
Reference HK 36b
Author(s) :
Kareru P. G., A. N. Gachanja , J M. Keriko, G. M. Kenji
Title :
Antimicrobial activity of some medicinal plants used by herbalists in eastern province, Kenya.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, Volume 5 (1): 51 - 55 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(055), H(100)
Recipes :
H(037) child cough, H(055) emetic, decoction of leaves of Abrus precatorius
H(100) gonorrhoea, roots, decoction, RNS.
H(100) gonorrhoea, roots, decoction, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Eastern Province, Embu and Mbeere tribes)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HN 36
Author(s) :
Nsimundele, L.
Title :
Répertoire des plantes médicinales des régions côtieres du Mayumbe et du Bas-Congo,1966-1968.
Unpublished notes of Léopold Nsimundele, Bureau chief forester / Inéac Luki, National Institute for Agronomic Study of Congo
Symptoms :
H(055), H(068), H(125), H(139)
Recipes :
H(055) emetic, H(068) anthelmintic, H(125) diaphorétique, H(139) aphrodisiac, seeds of Abrus precatorius, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Lukaya and Cataractes)
Vernacular name :
ngenguba (Kikongo and Kiyombe)
Acacia brevispica Harms :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia brevispica Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HT 2k
Author(s) :
Timberlake, J. R.
Title :
Ethnobotany of the Pokot of Nothern Kenya, 106 p., (1987)Unpublished report. East African Herbarium
Center for Economic Botany, Royal Botanic Gardens.Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AE, UK.
Symptoms :
H(051), H(055)
Recipes :
H(055) + H(051), boiled root infusion used as emetic against fevers. Leaves rubbed on itches (MASAMUS).
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (North region)
Vernacular name :
ptara, kiptara
Acacia karroo Hayne :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia karroo Hayne
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 58
Author(s) :
Mabogo, D.E.N.
Title :
The ethnobotany of the Vhavenda.
Magister Scientiae in the Faculty of Science (Department of Botany)
Thesis, University of Pretoria. (1990)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(008), H(055), H(104), H(108), H(124)
Recipes :
H(001) eyes inflamation, H(008) dysentery, H(008) diarrhoea, H(055) emetic, H(104) colic, H(108) cold, H(124) coagulent, barks of Acacia karroo
H(201) magic, thorns
H(201) magic, thorns
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Venda country)
Vernacular name :
muuunga (Venda)
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa mellifera Vahl.
Reference HH 4k
Author(s) :
Heine, B. & I. Heine
Title :
Plant concepts and plant use .An ethnobotanical survey of the semi-arid and arid lands of East Africa.Part 1: Plants of the Chamus (Kenya).104 p., Band 6, (1988)
Kolner Beiträge zur Entwicklungsländerforschung / Cologne Development StudiesVerlag breitenbach Publishers, Saarbrücken, Fort Lauderdale
Symptoms :
H(055)
Recipes :
H(055), to clean stomach; boil bark, drink with water (tastes salty), give to pregnant women or children; emetic
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Chamu)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HJ 07
Author(s) :
Johns, T., E. B. Mhoro, Pius Sanaya & E.K. Kimanani
Title :
Herbal remedies of the Batemi of Ngorongoro district, Tanzania a quantitative appraisal
Economic Botany 48 (1) pp. 90-95. (1994)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(037), H(051), H(055), H(104)
Recipes :
H(008, 3) diarrhoea, H(104, 3) gastrointestinal problems, decoction of bark or roots of Acacia mellifera put into soup
H(037, 2), bark of Acacia mellifera, used to treat coughs
H(051, 5) fever , infusion of bark or roots of Acacia mellifera, VO.
H(055, 3) emetic, decoction of bark or roots , VO.
H(037, 2), bark of Acacia mellifera, used to treat coughs
H(051, 5) fever , infusion of bark or roots of Acacia mellifera, VO.
H(055, 3) emetic, decoction of bark or roots , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Batemi of the Ngorongoro district)
Vernacular name :
mng' orora (Batemi)
Reference HT 2k
Author(s) :
Timberlake, J. R.
Title :
Ethnobotany of the Pokot of Nothern Kenya, 106 p., (1987)Unpublished report. East African Herbarium
Center for Economic Botany, Royal Botanic Gardens.Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AE, UK.
Symptoms :
H(018), H(055), H(104), H(126), H(178), H(185)
Recipes :
H(018) headache, (MilKULOGH), cold or boiled bark infusion, VO.
H(055), Boiled root infusion, plus others, used as emetic ( MNGOROR), cold or boiled bark infusion, VO.
H(055) + H(051) emetic against fevers, cold or boiled bark infusion, VO.
, H(104) stomach- ache, (KIPTANGTANG ) , cold or boiled bark infusion, VO.
H(126) (hepatitus), cold or boiled bark infusion, VO.
H(178) (heart pains) , (KIPKOLOSWO), cold or boiled bark infusion, VO.
H(185), Inner bark chewed against (KIRIUN (sneezing, cold or boiled bark infusion, VO.
H(055), Boiled root infusion, plus others, used as emetic ( MNGOROR), cold or boiled bark infusion, VO.
H(055) + H(051) emetic against fevers, cold or boiled bark infusion, VO.
, H(104) stomach- ache, (KIPTANGTANG ) , cold or boiled bark infusion, VO.
H(126) (hepatitus), cold or boiled bark infusion, VO.
H(178) (heart pains) , (KIPKOLOSWO), cold or boiled bark infusion, VO.
H(185), Inner bark chewed against (KIRIUN (sneezing, cold or boiled bark infusion, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (North region)
Vernacular name :
talamon panyarit
Acacia nilotica (L.) Del. subsp. subaldta (Vatke) Brenan :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Del. subsp. subaldta (Vatke) Brenan
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HT 2k
Author(s) :
Timberlake, J. R.
Title :
Ethnobotany of the Pokot of Nothern Kenya, 106 p., (1987)Unpublished report. East African Herbarium
Center for Economic Botany, Royal Botanic Gardens.Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AE, UK.
Symptoms :
H(001), H(008), H(013), H(051), H(055), H(091), H(104)
Recipes :
H(001), juice from twigs or pods applied to infected eyes.
H(008), bark is chewed as cure for diarrhoea.
H(013) , boiled bark infusion or with other species against LOKICHUM (?anthrax)
H(055) + H(051), boiled bark infusion as emetic against fevers.
H(091), boiled bark infusion used against TERMES (enlarged spleen)
H(104), bark is chewed as cure for stomachache
H(008), bark is chewed as cure for diarrhoea.
H(013) , boiled bark infusion or with other species against LOKICHUM (?anthrax)
H(055) + H(051), boiled bark infusion as emetic against fevers.
H(091), boiled bark infusion used against TERMES (enlarged spleen)
H(104), bark is chewed as cure for stomachache
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (North region)
Vernacular name :
kopkwo
Acacia nubica Benth. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nubica Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia oerforta (Forssk.) Schweinf.
Reference HK 13
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J.O.
Title :
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East african literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(055)
Recipes :
H(013) anthrax, ONS, ashes, RNS
H(055), bark, emetic, ONS, RNS
H(055), bark, emetic, ONS, RNS
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, ?
Vernacular name :
loepe (Samburu, Kenya)
Reference HT 2k
Author(s) :
Timberlake, J. R.
Title :
Ethnobotany of the Pokot of Nothern Kenya, 106 p., (1987)Unpublished report. East African Herbarium
Center for Economic Botany, Royal Botanic Gardens.Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AE, UK.
Symptoms :
H(018), H(055), H(126)
Recipes :
H(018)headaches, string from bark tied around head against headaches
H(055) + H(126), an emetic against Îevers., ONS., RNS.
H(055) + H(126), an emetic against Îevers., ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (North region)
Vernacular name :
pelil, chesamus
Acacia seyal Del. var. fistula (Schweinf.) Oliv. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia seyal Del. var. fistula (Schweinf.) Oliv.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HH 3k
Author(s) :
Heine, B. & C. König
Title :
Plant concepts and plant use .An ethnobotanical survey of the semi-arid and arid lands of East Africa.Part 2: Plants of the So (Uganda).142 p., Band 7 (1988)
Kolner Beiträge zur Entwicklungsländerforschung / Cologne Development StudiesVerlag breitenbach Publishers, Saarbrücken, Fort Lauderdale
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(006), H(008), H(037), H(051), H(055), H(104), H(135)
Recipes :
H(001), eye disease, H(004), open wounds, apply the liquid to eye or wound, respectivelyH(008),diarrhoea, ONS., RNS.
H(104) stomach-ache, swollen belly, ONS., RNS.
H(135), digestion, chew bark or soak bark in water and drink VO.
H(055), emet and H(006) laxative, ONS., RNS.
H(037) cough, H(051) fever, H(051) paludism, paludism, chew bark or soak bark in water and drink VO.
H(104), stomach-ache; boil bark, drink cold
H(104) stomach-ache, swollen belly, ONS., RNS.
H(135), digestion, chew bark or soak bark in water and drink VO.
H(055), emet and H(006) laxative, ONS., RNS.
H(037) cough, H(051) fever, H(051) paludism, paludism, chew bark or soak bark in water and drink VO.
H(104), stomach-ache; boil bark, drink cold
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (So)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Acacia xanthophloea Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia xanthophloea Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HJ 07
Author(s) :
Johns, T., E. B. Mhoro, Pius Sanaya & E.K. Kimanani
Title :
Herbal remedies of the Batemi of Ngorongoro district, Tanzania a quantitative appraisal
Economic Botany 48 (1) pp. 90-95. (1994)
Symptoms :
H(055)
Recipes :
H(055), roots added to soup as an emetic or cathartic
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Batemi of the Ngorongoro district)
Vernacular name :
mrera (Batemi)
Acalypha fruticosa Forssk. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha fruticosa Forssk.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Acalypha amentacea Roxb.
Reference HK 67
Author(s) :
Kidane, B.,T. van Andel, L. .J. van der Maesen, Z. Asfaw
Title :
Use and management of traditional medicinal plants by Maale and Ari ethnic communities in southern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:46 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/46
Symptoms :
H(050), H(055), H(104), H(123)
Recipes :
H(050) stomach bloating, H(055) vomiting, H(123) food poisoning, leaves of Acalypha fruticosa, RNS., VO.
H(104) stomach ache, stems, RNS., VO.
H(104) stomach ache, stems, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Southern) (Maale and Ari ethnic communities)
Vernacular name :
sauto zao (Maale)
Acalypha indica L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha indica L.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HD 38
Author(s) :
Daruty, C. (Dr)
Title :
Plantes Médicinales de l'Ile Maurice et des Pays Intertropicaux (p. 215)
General Steam Printing Company, 6, rue du Gouvernement - Maurice (1886)
https://archive.org/details/b24400270
Symptoms :
H(014), H(037), H(055), H(068)
Recipes :
H(014) scab, paste made of crushed leaves of Acalypha indica (herbe chatte) and salt, friction
H(037) bronchitis children, H(055) emetic, juice leaves of Acalypha indica (herbe chatte), 1 teaspoon, increases the secretion of pulmonary organs
H(100) syphilitic ulcers, leaf cataplasm
- Acalypha indica also used for the treatment of : H(068) vermifuge
H(037) bronchitis children, H(055) emetic, juice leaves of Acalypha indica (herbe chatte), 1 teaspoon, increases the secretion of pulmonary organs
H(100) syphilitic ulcers, leaf cataplasm
- Acalypha indica also used for the treatment of : H(068) vermifuge
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Mauritius
Vernacular name :
herbe chatte ou ortie de l'inde (Creole) , coupoumaynie (Tamoul)
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(037), H(055), H(068), H(082), H(092), H(104)
Recipes :
H(006) constipation baby, decoction (H2O) Cardiospermum halicacabum + 3 leaves Eupatorium triplinerve + 1 leaf Phyllanthus amarus , Acalypha indica , honey, VO.
H(006) purge, decoction of Oxalis corniculata of Cardiospermum halicacabum of Acalypha indica, mix with castor oil of olive oil and honey
H(006) purgative baby with of tambave, decoction of a bouquet of leaves in 1/4 l. H2O,+ 1 teaspoon castor oil, VO lukewarm
H(082) asthma, H(104) stomach ache, H(068) worms, infusion or decoction roots
H(037) bronchitis infusion ONS. Acalypha indica of Jumellea fragrans, VO. sweet or with rum for adults
H(055) emetic, H(092) poisoning, infusion leaves of Acalypha indica + roots of Violette and of Tylophora indica
H(006) purge, decoction of Oxalis corniculata of Cardiospermum halicacabum of Acalypha indica, mix with castor oil of olive oil and honey
H(006) purgative baby with of tambave, decoction of a bouquet of leaves in 1/4 l. H2O,+ 1 teaspoon castor oil, VO lukewarm
H(082) asthma, H(104) stomach ache, H(068) worms, infusion or decoction roots
H(037) bronchitis infusion ONS. Acalypha indica of Jumellea fragrans, VO. sweet or with rum for adults
H(055) emetic, H(092) poisoning, infusion leaves of Acalypha indica + roots of Violette and of Tylophora indica
Region :
Reunion
Country :
Reunion
Vernacular name :
z'oreille de chat, herbe chatte, z'erbe le chat
Acanthospermum hispidum DC. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthospermum hispidum DC.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HA 03
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E., V. Adjakidje, M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi, A. Akoegninou, J. d'Almeida, F. Apovo, K. Boukef, M. Chadare, G. Gusset, K. Dramane, J. Eyme, J. - N. Gassita, N. Gbaguidi, E. Goudote, S. Guinko, P. Houngnon, Issa Lo, A. Keita, H. V. Kiniffo, D. Kone - Bamba, A. Musampa Nseyya, M. Saadou, Th. Sodogandji, S. de Souza, A. Tchabi, C. Zinsou Dossa, TH. Zohoun
Title :
Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques et floristiques en République populaire du Bénin.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 895 p., (1989)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(005), H(006), H(008), H(018), H(020), H(027y), H(033), H(036), H(037), H(046), H(051), H(055), H(068), H(076), H(077), H(099), H(103), H(104), H(116), H(126), H(129), H(151), H(155), H(162), H(168)
Recipes :
H(005), Cola millenii, Pleiocarpa pycnantha, Pavetta corymbosa, Clausena anisata, Dialium guineense, leaves, RNS.
H(005), leaves , RNS.
H(006), Citus grandis, decoction (H2O) , leaves, VO.
H(018, 3), juice leaves, RNS.
H(018), whole plant, RNS.
H(018) , Citrus aurantifolia , juice leaves
H(020), juice leaves
H(027y), leaves decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(033) femal, leaves, macerationh, filtered, VO.
H(036), juice leaves
H(037), Phyllanthus amarus, stem with leaves, RNS.
H(037, 2), stem with leaves, RNS.
H(046), Momordica charantia, stem with leaves, RNS.
H(051), Schrankia leptocarpa + skin eruption , stem with leaves, RNS.
H(055), stem with leaves, RNS.
H(068), Pupalia lappacea, leaves grounded, filter, VO.
H(076), juice leaves, local application
H(076) + H(008) + H(104) + anite, Capsicum frutescens, decoction (H2O) plant, VO.
H(077), ashes leaves, powder, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(077) pregnant woman, leaves grounded, VO.
H(099), Combretum glutinosum, stem with leaves, RNS.
H(103)teeth advent, Waltheria indica, Xylopia aethiopica, leaves, RNS.
H(103)teeth advent, Waltheria indica, leaves, RNS.
H(103)teeth advent, leaves, RNS.
H(104), Triclisia subcordata, decoction (H2O) leaves, VO.
H(104, 2), Citrus aurantifolia , decoction (H2O) , stem with leaves, VO.
H(104, 2), leaveses, grounded, maceration, filter, VO.
H(104), leaves trituration, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(104), juice leaves, drops in eyes
H(104), aerian part, pounded, maceration, filter, VO.
H(116), stem with leaves, dessication, pounded, powder, VO.
H(126), Zea mays, Erythrina senegalensis, stem with leaves, RNS.
H(126), Carica papaya , Cassia occidentalis , roots, RNS.
H(126), Citrus aurantifolia , decoction (H2O) stem with leaves, VO.
H(126), Ananas comosus, whole plant, RNS.
H(126), Cola millenii, Pleiocarpa pycnantha, Pavetta corymbosa, Clausena anisata, Dialium guineense, leaves, RNS.
H(126), Momordica charantia, whole plant, RNS.
H(126, 3), whole plant, RNS.
H(126), Zea mays, Erythrina senegalensis.ONS., RNS.
H(151), whole plant of Acanthospermum hispidum, aerian part of Paullinia pinnata, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(151), Citrus aurantifolia , whole plant, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(151), Heliotropium indicum, whole plant , decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(151),whole plant of Acanthospermum hispidum, seeds of Persea americana, leaves of Crateva religiosa of Schrankia leptocarpa, decoction (H2O), VO. .
H(155, 2), leaves, ashes in powder, delayed H2O, VO., gargle
H(162), leaves decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(162), Citrus aurantifolia , fruit lemon, RNS.
H(155), Capsicum frutescens, decoction (H2O) leaves, VO.
H(155), Vernonia cinera, juice leaves, local application
H(155), juice leaves, local application
H(168), Momordica balsamina, Caesalpinia bonduc, stem leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(168), Momordica balsamina, Caesalpinia bonduc, Vernonia colorata, stem leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(005), leaves , RNS.
H(006), Citus grandis, decoction (H2O) , leaves, VO.
H(018, 3), juice leaves, RNS.
H(018), whole plant, RNS.
H(018) , Citrus aurantifolia , juice leaves
H(020), juice leaves
H(027y), leaves decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(033) femal, leaves, macerationh, filtered, VO.
H(036), juice leaves
H(037), Phyllanthus amarus, stem with leaves, RNS.
H(037, 2), stem with leaves, RNS.
H(046), Momordica charantia, stem with leaves, RNS.
H(051), Schrankia leptocarpa + skin eruption , stem with leaves, RNS.
H(055), stem with leaves, RNS.
H(068), Pupalia lappacea, leaves grounded, filter, VO.
H(076), juice leaves, local application
H(076) + H(008) + H(104) + anite, Capsicum frutescens, decoction (H2O) plant, VO.
H(077), ashes leaves, powder, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(077) pregnant woman, leaves grounded, VO.
H(099), Combretum glutinosum, stem with leaves, RNS.
H(103)teeth advent, Waltheria indica, Xylopia aethiopica, leaves, RNS.
H(103)teeth advent, Waltheria indica, leaves, RNS.
H(103)teeth advent, leaves, RNS.
H(104), Triclisia subcordata, decoction (H2O) leaves, VO.
H(104, 2), Citrus aurantifolia , decoction (H2O) , stem with leaves, VO.
H(104, 2), leaveses, grounded, maceration, filter, VO.
H(104), leaves trituration, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(104), juice leaves, drops in eyes
H(104), aerian part, pounded, maceration, filter, VO.
H(116), stem with leaves, dessication, pounded, powder, VO.
H(126), Zea mays, Erythrina senegalensis, stem with leaves, RNS.
H(126), Carica papaya , Cassia occidentalis , roots, RNS.
H(126), Citrus aurantifolia , decoction (H2O) stem with leaves, VO.
H(126), Ananas comosus, whole plant, RNS.
H(126), Cola millenii, Pleiocarpa pycnantha, Pavetta corymbosa, Clausena anisata, Dialium guineense, leaves, RNS.
H(126), Momordica charantia, whole plant, RNS.
H(126, 3), whole plant, RNS.
H(126), Zea mays, Erythrina senegalensis.ONS., RNS.
H(151), whole plant of Acanthospermum hispidum, aerian part of Paullinia pinnata, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(151), Citrus aurantifolia , whole plant, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(151), Heliotropium indicum, whole plant , decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(151),whole plant of Acanthospermum hispidum, seeds of Persea americana, leaves of Crateva religiosa of Schrankia leptocarpa, decoction (H2O), VO. .
H(155, 2), leaves, ashes in powder, delayed H2O, VO., gargle
H(162), leaves decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(162), Citrus aurantifolia , fruit lemon, RNS.
H(155), Capsicum frutescens, decoction (H2O) leaves, VO.
H(155), Vernonia cinera, juice leaves, local application
H(155), juice leaves, local application
H(168), Momordica balsamina, Caesalpinia bonduc, stem leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(168), Momordica balsamina, Caesalpinia bonduc, Vernonia colorata, stem leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Benin
Vernacular name :
dagbé, gbanukéké, kpavivo, sokèn (Adja), saroutange, tanga (Bariba), kponomi, togbahoun, togbarna (Fon), ahwanglon (Goum), , hangbon, togbamalon (Pedah), heviossokekesui (Sahouè), benehounga (Yom), tchakatoun, dagouro, dahoundourou (Yoruba), tchakatoun, dagouro, dahoundourou (Yoruba), heviosso kessou-kessou, yovogobanklé (Watchi)
Reference HU 02
Author(s) :
Urso, V., M. A. Signorini, M. Tonini , P. Bruschi
Title :
Wild medicinal and food plants used by communities living in Mopane woodlands of southern Angola: Results of an ethnobotanical field investigation
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 177, 126–139, (2016)
Symptoms :
H(055)
Recipes :
H(055, 3) emetic, belowground organs, whole plant of Acanthospermum hispidum, RNS
Region :
West Africa
Country :
southern Angola
Vernacular name :
kilianguelenguendja
Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. Anderson :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. Anderson
Family :
Acanthaceae
Reference HO 20
Author(s) :
Olowokudejo J. D., A. B. Kadiri, V.A. Travih
Title :
An Ethnobotanical Survey of Herbal Markets and Medicinal Plants in Lagos State of Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 12: 851-65. 2008.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/lagos.htm
Symptoms :
H(006), H(013), H(037), H(028t), H(055), H(068), H(091)
Recipes :
H(100) syphilis,H(037) cough, H(028t) urethral, discharge,H(013)H(013) boils, H(091) anaemia; H(006) purgative, H(055) emetic, H(068) antihelmintic, stem-twig, leaves, roots, Acanthus montanus, RNS. (Information obtained from herb sellers and traditional medicine practitioners from three popular and largest markets in Lagos)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Local markets in Lagos state)
Vernacular name :
ahon-ekun, irunmu arugbo
Reference HV 54
Author(s) :
Van der Veen, L.J., S. Bodinga-bwa-Bodinga
Title :
Une société traditionnelle noire africaine et ses plantes utiles : les Eviya du Gabon
Document submitted for publication
http://www.ddl.ish-lyon.cnrs.fr/fulltext/Van der Veen/Van der Veen_à paraître_a.pdf
Symptoms :
H(055), H(034), H(037), H(077), H(100), H(104), H(113)
Recipes :
H(055) vomitives for little childs, leaves of Acanthus montanus maceration, VO.
H(037) cough (leaves infusion), H(034) heart disease, shoots raw with salt
H(077) nausea of women and H(104) pain of stomach, shoots, cooked with peanuts or beure of modika
H(100) syphilis (stems macerated), H(113) scarification against the rheumatism preceding the yaws
H(037) cough (leaves infusion), H(034) heart disease, shoots raw with salt
H(077) nausea of women and H(104) pain of stomach, shoots, cooked with peanuts or beure of modika
H(100) syphilis (stems macerated), H(113) scarification against the rheumatism preceding the yaws
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Gabon (Eviya habitat)
Vernacular name :
(O-)mbanga+mbala, (Eviya language)
Achyranthes aspera L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Achyranthes aspera L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Achyranthes annua Dinter
,
Achyranthes indica (L.) Mill.
,
Achyranthes aspera L. var. sicula
,
Achyranthes obovata Peter.
Reference HA 1k
Author(s) :
Ainslie, J.R.
Title :
A list of plants used in native medicine in Nigeria.
Imperial Forestry Institute.University of Oxford, Institute Paper, n° 7, (1937)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(020), H(055), H(088), H(091)
Recipes :
H(088), H(091), leaves, infusion, RNS.
H(020), fresh root on bite of the scorpion
H(020), flower spike, crushed biteH(008), H(055), infusion roots , RNS.
H(020), fresh root on bite of the scorpion
H(020), flower spike, crushed biteH(008), H(055), infusion roots , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
abore, kakorin-machiji (Hausa)
Acmella caulirhiza Delile :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acmella caulirhiza Delile
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Spilanthes mauritiana (A. Rich. ex Pers.) DC.
,
Spilanthes filicaulis (Schumach. & Thonn.) C.D.Adams
Reference HG 24
Author(s) :
Gill, L.S.
Title :
Ethnomedicinal Uses of Plants in Nigeria.
Uniben Press, Benin City, Nigeria. 276p, (1992)
Extracted from HI O8 (Ethnobotanical Uses of Plants Among the Binis in the Treatment of Ophthalmic and ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) Ailments) of Idu M., G.O. Obaruyi and J. O. Erhabor
Symptoms :
H(055)
Recipes :
H(055), leaves of Spilanthes filicaulis with alum are recommended as emetic
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HG 24
Author(s) :
Gill, L.S.
Title :
Ethnomedicinal Uses of Plants in Nigeria.
Uniben Press, Benin City, Nigeria. 276p, (1992)
Extracted from HI O8 (Ethnobotanical Uses of Plants Among the Binis in the Treatment of Ophthalmic and ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) Ailments) of Idu M., G.O. Obaruyi and J. O. Erhabor
Symptoms :
H(055)
Recipes :
H(055), the leaves of Spilanthes filicaulis along with alum are recommended as emetic
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HK 21
Author(s) :
Kayonga, A. & F. X. Habiyaremye
Title :
Médecine traditionnelle et plantes médicinales rwandaises. Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques de la flore rwandaise.Préfecture de Gisenyi.Univ. Nat. Rwanda Centre universitaire de recherche sur la pharmacopée et la médecine traditionnelle, CURPHAMETRA, inédit, 121p., (1987)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(055), H(093), H(118), H(201)
Recipes :
H(001) inflammation of the conjonctiva(amaso asanzwe), whole plant, juice,1 drop in eye
H(093) + H(055) + H(201), leaves Spilanthes mauritiana, Lantana trifolia , Maesa lanceolata var golungensis (umuhanga) , Blumea brevipes (igikatsikatsi), decoction (H2O) , VO. 1 glass
H(118)angina, (gapfura, agatembo), leaves Spilanthes mauritiana, Physalis peruviana, pounded, juice, gargle
H(093) + H(055) + H(201), leaves Spilanthes mauritiana, Lantana trifolia , Maesa lanceolata var golungensis (umuhanga) , Blumea brevipes (igikatsikatsi), decoction (H2O) , VO. 1 glass
H(118)angina, (gapfura, agatembo), leaves Spilanthes mauritiana, Physalis peruviana, pounded, juice, gargle
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Rwanda (Gisenyi district)
Vernacular name :
ishenyaguzi, muliro
Acorus calamus L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acorus calamus L.
Family :
Acoraceae
Reference HD 38
Author(s) :
Daruty, C. (Dr)
Title :
Plantes Médicinales de l'Ile Maurice et des Pays Intertropicaux (p. 215)
General Steam Printing Company, 6, rue du Gouvernement - Maurice (1886)
https://archive.org/details/b24400270
Symptoms :
H(037), H(055), H(099), H(104), H(183)
Recipes :
Acorus calamus used for the treatment of : H(037) catarrh, H(055) emetic, H(099) calming, H(104) stomachic, H(183) sialagogue
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Mauritius
Vernacular name :
acore odorant (Creole), vassambou (Tamoul)
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(013), H(055), H(099), H(104)
Recipes :
H(013) canker, H(055), H(099), H(104) stomachic, ONS., RNS.
(registered from references HT 20 - 4)
(registered from references HT 20 - 4)
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Mauritius
Vernacular name :
not registered
Adenia gummifera (Harv.) Harms :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Adenia gummifera (Harv.) Harms
Family :
Passifloraceae
Reference HG 01
Author(s) :
Gelfand, M., S. Mavi, R.B. Drummond & B. Ndemera
Title :
The traditional medicinal practitioner in Zimbabwe.
Mambo Press, Gweru (Zimbabwe), 411 p., (1985)
(From reference HC 26, HL 22)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(026), H(027), H(055), H(099), H(100), H(113), H(201)
Recipes :
H(008), root of Adenia., decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(027), root of Adenia gummifera, infusion, VO.
H(026), H(099) epilepsy, H(201), roots , infusion, VO.
H(027), root, leaves of Adenia gummifera, powder, VO.
H(055), root, ripe fruit, powder, VO.
H(100), root of Adenia gummifera of Dicoma anomala, infusion, VO.
H(113), root of Adenia gummifera, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(027), root of Adenia gummifera, infusion, VO.
H(026), H(099) epilepsy, H(201), roots , infusion, VO.
H(027), root, leaves of Adenia gummifera, powder, VO.
H(055), root, ripe fruit, powder, VO.
H(100), root of Adenia gummifera of Dicoma anomala, infusion, VO.
H(113), root of Adenia gummifera, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HV 07
Author(s) :
Verger, P.F.
Title :
Ewé: The use of plants in Yoruba society.
Editoria Schwarcz, Sao Paulo, 744p., (1995)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(008x), H(008), H(015), H(020), H(036), H(037), H(055), H(091), H(094), H(097), H(137)
Recipes :
H(008) or H(055), leaves Culcasia scandens, Zea mays , a whole fruit Aframomum melegueta, burn the ingredients, place in a small gourd, pierce a hole at the top and another at the bottom and cork them. For H(055) tahe the medecine from the upper hole. For H(008) take the medicine from the lower hole. VO. with cold white corn meal
H(008x), leaves, roots, Dioscorea dumetorum , fruit Aframomum melegueta, burn, ashes over the faeces and mix other part with corn meal VO.
H(008), roots Manihot esculenta , leaves Jasminum pauciflorum, a whole fruit Aframomum melegueta, burn, mix the ashes with hot white corn meal, eat every morning
H(015)scarifications on the belly, ONS. Aframomum melegueta , fruit Musa sapentum, leaves Blighia unijugata, tubercle Dioscorea alata + stong potash, pound, eat with hot white corn meal
H(020) snake, leaves Allium cepa,Vernonia amygdalina, Eclipta alba, Euphorbia laterifolia , barks Euphorbia poissonii , ONS. Musa sapientum var. paradisiaca, whole fruit Aframomum melegueta + a snake head, burn all together, rub the preparation on the bite
H(036) giddiness, leaves Ocimum basilicum , seeds Aframomum melegueta, grind, cook in palm oil and lick
H(037) cough, leaves Indigofera hirsuta, Afzelia bella , Scoparia dulcis , fruit Aframomum melegueta , shea butter Butyrospermum paradoxum subsp. parkii , burn, add shea butter + oil + sugar, lick or eat with corn mealH(091)virility, 10 fruits of Aframomum melegueta , fruit of Musa sapientum var. paradisiaca, roots Ritchiea capparoides var. longipedicellata, pound everything together (banana peeled), grind, VO. with spirits or white corn meal
H(091)virility, fruits of Aframomum melegueta , leaves of Grewia mollis , Trilepsium madagascariense, roots of Desmodium gangeticum + 1 snail,burn, mix everything and drink with hot white corn meal every 3 days
H(094)haemorrhoids, leaves Morinda lucida , Rungia grandis, Cocos nucifera, fruit Aframomum melegueta, the whole in ashes, VO. every morning
H(097), 4 fruits of Aframomum melegueta, Croton penduliflorus, leaves Antidesma laciniatum var. membranaceum, 4 nuts Garcinia kola, + yam flour, grind together, VO. with a hot meal of white corn, daily
H(137)back pain ,16 seeds Aframomum melegueta , leaves Campylospermum flavum, grind seeds and leaves and rub on cuts in the back
H(008x), leaves, roots, Dioscorea dumetorum , fruit Aframomum melegueta, burn, ashes over the faeces and mix other part with corn meal VO.
H(008), roots Manihot esculenta , leaves Jasminum pauciflorum, a whole fruit Aframomum melegueta, burn, mix the ashes with hot white corn meal, eat every morning
H(015)scarifications on the belly, ONS. Aframomum melegueta , fruit Musa sapentum, leaves Blighia unijugata, tubercle Dioscorea alata + stong potash, pound, eat with hot white corn meal
H(020) snake, leaves Allium cepa,Vernonia amygdalina, Eclipta alba, Euphorbia laterifolia , barks Euphorbia poissonii , ONS. Musa sapientum var. paradisiaca, whole fruit Aframomum melegueta + a snake head, burn all together, rub the preparation on the bite
H(036) giddiness, leaves Ocimum basilicum , seeds Aframomum melegueta, grind, cook in palm oil and lick
H(037) cough, leaves Indigofera hirsuta, Afzelia bella , Scoparia dulcis , fruit Aframomum melegueta , shea butter Butyrospermum paradoxum subsp. parkii , burn, add shea butter + oil + sugar, lick or eat with corn mealH(091)virility, 10 fruits of Aframomum melegueta , fruit of Musa sapientum var. paradisiaca, roots Ritchiea capparoides var. longipedicellata, pound everything together (banana peeled), grind, VO. with spirits or white corn meal
H(091)virility, fruits of Aframomum melegueta , leaves of Grewia mollis , Trilepsium madagascariense, roots of Desmodium gangeticum + 1 snail,burn, mix everything and drink with hot white corn meal every 3 days
H(094)haemorrhoids, leaves Morinda lucida , Rungia grandis, Cocos nucifera, fruit Aframomum melegueta, the whole in ashes, VO. every morning
H(097), 4 fruits of Aframomum melegueta, Croton penduliflorus, leaves Antidesma laciniatum var. membranaceum, 4 nuts Garcinia kola, + yam flour, grind together, VO. with a hot meal of white corn, daily
H(137)back pain ,16 seeds Aframomum melegueta , leaves Campylospermum flavum, grind seeds and leaves and rub on cuts in the back
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Benin
Vernacular name :
ataare, ataare merin
Afzelia africana Smith ex Pers. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Afzelia africana Smith ex Pers.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HO 20
Author(s) :
Olowokudejo J. D., A. B. Kadiri, V.A. Travih
Title :
An Ethnobotanical Survey of Herbal Markets and Medicinal Plants in Lagos State of Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 12: 851-65. 2008.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/lagos.htm
Symptoms :
H(051), H(055), H(100), H(104), H(109), H(169)
Recipes :
H(051) febrifuge, H(055) antiemetic, H(100) gonorrhoea, H(104) stomach disorders, H(109) lumbago, H(169) hernia, , root, leaves, stem bark, seeds of Afzelia africanai, RNS. (Information obtained from herb sellers and traditional medicine practitioners from three popular and largest markets in Lagos)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Local markets in Lagos state)
Vernacular name :
apa-igbo (Yoruba)
Ageratum conyzoides L. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Ageratum conyzoides L.
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(006), H(008), H(013), H(018), H(037), H(038), H(051), H(055), H(091), H(100), H(104), H(111), H(113), H(125)
Recipes :
H(104), Decoction of root for abdominal problems, H(135) digestion, H(104) colic
H(004),H(013) , H(038), H(051) , H(091), H(100), H(111), H(113), H(125), Plant H(125) sudorific, antipyretic, tonic, H(099x) stimulant, for fever, ulcers, H(038) uterine problems, , wounds, syphilis, burns, rheumatism, sleeping sicknessRNS.
H(008), H(018), Crushed leaves mixed with water drunk by diarrhoea patients, and rubbed on forehead to treat headache
H(037), Leaves for pneumonia in children, RNS.
H(001), H(006), H(055), leaves, eye lotion, emetic, purgative, RNS..
H(004),H(013) , H(038), H(051) , H(091), H(100), H(111), H(113), H(125), Plant H(125) sudorific, antipyretic, tonic, H(099x) stimulant, for fever, ulcers, H(038) uterine problems, , wounds, syphilis, burns, rheumatism, sleeping sicknessRNS.
H(008), H(018), Crushed leaves mixed with water drunk by diarrhoea patients, and rubbed on forehead to treat headache
H(037), Leaves for pneumonia in children, RNS.
H(001), H(006), H(055), leaves, eye lotion, emetic, purgative, RNS..
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocoo, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
korink, berqam, borgoman (Arabic), goat weed, bastard agrimony, floss flower (English), agérate, célestine (local French)
Reference HO 20
Author(s) :
Olowokudejo J. D., A. B. Kadiri, V.A. Travih
Title :
An Ethnobotanical Survey of Herbal Markets and Medicinal Plants in Lagos State of Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 12: 851-65. 2008.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/lagos.htm
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(008), H(013), H(055), H(068), H(100), H(135)
Recipes :
H(001) eye wash, H(004) wound, H(008) diarrhoea,H(013) skin diseases,H(013) ulcer, H(055) emetic, H(068) craw-craw, H(100) gonorrhoea, H(135) digestive disturbance, whole plant, leaves, roots of Ageratum conyzoides, RNS. (Information obtained from herb sellers and traditional medicine practitioners from three popular and largest markets in Lagos)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Local markets in Lagos state)
Vernacular name :
imi-esu (Yoruba)
Reference HV 03
Author(s) :
Vergiat, A.-M.
Title :
Plantes magiques et médicinales des féticheurs de l'Oubangui (Région de Bangui) (3e partie)
Journal d'agriculture tropicale et de botanique appliquée, vol. 16, n°9-10, Septembre-octobre 1969. pp. 418-456;
Journal d'agriculture tropicale et de botanique appliquée, vol. 17, n°1-4, Janvier-février-mars-avril 1970. pp. 60-91;
Journal d'agriculture tropicale et de botanique appliquée, vol. 17, n°5-6, Mai-juin 1970. pp. 171-199;
Journal d'agriculture tropicale et de botanique appliquée, vol. 17, n°7-9, Juillet-août-septembre 1970. pp. 295-339
http://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1969_num_16_9_3037
http://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1970_num_17_1_3053
http://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1970_num_17_5_3060
http://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1970_num_17_7_3071
Symptoms :
H(004), H(055), H(111), H(123), H(126)
Recipes :
H(004) + H(111),burns and injuries, leaves of Ageratum conyzoides softened by fire, local application
H(126), stem, pounded leaves, crushed, VO.
H(055) + H(123), cooked leaves, VO.
H(126), stem, pounded leaves, crushed, VO.
H(055) + H(123), cooked leaves, VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Central African Republic (Oubangui)
Vernacular name :
mbuli, tibimbali, ihiana tana (Manja), sumaegutu, fumuru (Banda)
Aizoanthemum hispanicum (L.) H.E.K.Hartmann :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aizoanthemum hispanicum (L.) H.E.K.Hartmann
Family :
Aizoaceae
Reference E4 Nord
Author(s) :
El Hassani M., Douiri E. M., Bammi J., Zidane L., Badoc A., Douira A.
Title :
Plantes médicinales de la Moyenne Moulouya (Nord-Est du Maroc)
Ethnopharmacologia, n°50, juillet , 39-53 (2013)
Bulletin de la société française d'ethnopharmacologie et de la société européenne d'ethnopharmacologie
http://www.ethnopharmacologia.org/default.asp?page=revue
Symptoms :
H(055)
Recipes :
H(055) famous emetic, plant of Aizoanthemum hispanicum , decoction
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Morocco (Northeastern) (Intermediate Moulouya)
Vernacular name :
ghassul (Arabic), taghassûlt (Berber)