Prelude Medicinal Plants Database
Search | Practical Guide | Authors | DisclaimerSymptom : H(075)
Description :
lack of appetite, bristled coat, anorexia, apperitive, bitter, appetizer
265 plants found in 122 reference(s) :
Abrus precatorius L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 20
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun et al.
Title :
Contribution to ethnobotanical and floristic studies in Uganda.
O.U.A./C.S.T.R., Lagos (1993)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(075), H(156)
Recipes :
H(075) anorexia, leaves of Abrus precatorius, decoction (H2O) , filtration, VO.
H(156), leaves, Abrus precatorius, Aloe lateritia, Artemisia sp., Cannabis sativa, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(156), leaves, Abrus precatorius,decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(156), leaves, Abrus precatorius, Aloe lateritia, Artemisia sp., Cannabis sativa, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(156), leaves, Abrus precatorius,decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HG 09
Author(s) :
Gessler, M.C., D.E. Msuya, M.H.H. Nkunya, L.B. Mwasumbi, A. Schär, M. Heinrich & M. Tanner
Title :
Traditional healers in Tanzania: the treatment of malaria with plant remedies
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 48, pp. 131 - 144, (1995)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(051), H(068), H(075), H(091)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism + H(068) + H(075) + H(091), roots barks Cassia didymobotrya, Abrus precatorius, stems barks Crossopteryx febrifuga , decoction (H2O) + inhalation VO., to diminish the fever
H(007) + H(051) paludism + H(068) + H(075), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO., to diminish the fever
H(007) + H(051) paludism + H(068) + H(075), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO., to diminish the fever
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
orututi
Abrus sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus sp.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HJ 08
Author(s) :
Jiofack, T., l. Ayissi, C. Fokunang, N. Guedje and V. Kemeuze
Title :
Ethnobotany and phytomedicine of the upper Nyong valley forest in Cameroon
African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology Vol. 3(4). pp. 144-150, April, 2009
http://www.academicjournals.org/ajpp
Symptoms :
H(033), H(075), H(104), H(201)
Recipes :
H(033) intrauterine death, H(075) loss of appetite, H(104) abdominal pains, H(201) metaphysical power, whole plant, leafy twigs, leaves of Abrus sp, RNS.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (upper Nyong valley forest)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Acacia albida Del. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia albida Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev.
Reference HT 44
Author(s) :
Traoré, A., A. I. Derme, S. Sanon, A. Gansane,Y. Ouattara, I. Nebié, S. B. Sirima
Title :
Connaissances ethnobotaniques et pratiques phytothérapeutiques des tradipraticiens de santé de la Comoé pour le traitement du paludisme : processus d’une recherche scientifique de nouveaux antipaludiques au Burkina Faso
Ethnopharmacologia, n°43, pp 35- 46 (juillet 2009)
Bulletin de la société française d'ethnopharmacologie et de la société européenne d'ethnopharmacologie
Bulletin de la société française d'ethnopharmacologie et de la société européenne d'ethnopharmacologie
http://www.ethnopharmacologia.org/default.asp?page=revue
Symptoms :
H(037), H(045), H(051), H(075), H(113), H(156), H(179)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, H(045) antiseptic, H(051) fever, H(051) paludism, H(075) anorexia, H(113) rheumatism, H(156) whooping cough, H(179) kidney disease, leaves, trunk barks of Faidherbia albida , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Burkina Faso (region of Comoé )
Vernacular name :
balansa (dj , zâanga (Mooré), kade (french)
Acacia ancistroclada Brenan :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia ancistroclada Brenan
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 93
Author(s) :
Kiringe, J. W.
Title :
A Survey of Traditional Health Remedies Used by the Maasai of Southern Kaijiado District, Kenya
Ethnobotany Research & Applications 4:061-073 (2006)
Symptoms :
H(075), H(095), H(135)
Recipes :
H(075) appetizer, H(135) enhance/facilitate digestion, roots of Acacia ancistroclada boil in water. VO. OR bark & roots-boil in water. VO. OR Branches-cut small pieces, boil in water. May be added to soup.
- H(095) strength/nutrient supplement , roots of Acacia ancistroclada boil in water. VO. OR bark & roots-boil in water. VO. OR Branches-cut small pieces, boil in water. May be added to soup.
- H(095) strength/nutrient supplement , roots of Acacia ancistroclada boil in water. VO. OR bark & roots-boil in water. VO. OR Branches-cut small pieces, boil in water. May be added to soup.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa mellifera Vahl.
Reference HK 85
Author(s) :
Kimondo, J., J. Miaron, P. Mutai, P. Njogu
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of food and medicinal plants of the Ilkisonko Maasai community in Kenya
Journal of Ethnopharmacology , Volume 175, 463–469 (2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2015.10.013
Symptoms :
H(035), H(075), H(091), H(118)
Recipes :
H(035) east coast fever, H(075) appetizer, H(091) postpartum tonic, H(118) sore throat, Stem bark of Acacia mellifera, RNS.
(number of informants = 4 )
(number of informants = 4 )
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Kajiado County)
Vernacular name :
oiti (Maa; local Maasai name)
Reference HK 93
Author(s) :
Kiringe, J. W.
Title :
A Survey of Traditional Health Remedies Used by the Maasai of Southern Kaijiado District, Kenya
Ethnobotany Research & Applications 4:061-073 (2006)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(075), H(095), H(135)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, Bark of Acacia mellifera, soak/boil in water, then sieve. OR Pith-boil in water, then sieve.VO.
H(075) appetite enhancer, Bark-boil in water, then sieve.
H(095) strength/nutrient supplement, ONS., RNS.
H(104) stomachache, Bark-boil in water, then sieve, VO.
H(135) enhance/facilitate digestion, Bark-soak in water, then sieve
H(075) appetite enhancer, Bark-boil in water, then sieve.
H(095) strength/nutrient supplement, ONS., RNS.
H(104) stomachache, Bark-boil in water, then sieve, VO.
H(135) enhance/facilitate digestion, Bark-soak in water, then sieve
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :
Reference HN 56
Author(s) :
Nankaya J., N. Gichuki, C. Lukhoba & Henrik Balslev
Title :
Medicinal Plants of the Maasai of Kenya: A Review
Plants 2020, 9, 44; doi:10.3390/plants9010044
www.mdpi.com/journal/plants
Symptoms :
H(037), H(075), H(077), H(104), H(135)
Recipes :
H(037) coughs, pneumonia, chest pains,H(075) appetite enhancer, H(077) reduce vomiting, H(104) stomachache, H(135) indigestion, bark of Acacia mellifera decoction
(this plant has been mentioned 14 times)
(this plant has been mentioned 14 times)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia scorpioides (L.) W.F. Wight
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(075), H(091), H(135)
Recipes :
H(075, 7), H(091, 4), H(135, 7) digestive , decoction of bark or roots of Acacia mellifera added to soup or drunk as a digestive aid and appetite stimulant or as a strengthening tonic
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Batemi of the Ngorongoro district)
Vernacular name :
kijemi (Batemi)
Reference HK 85
Author(s) :
Kimondo, J., J. Miaron, P. Mutai, P. Njogu
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of food and medicinal plants of the Ilkisonko Maasai community in Kenya
Journal of Ethnopharmacology , Volume 175, 463–469 (2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2015.10.013
Symptoms :
H(075), H(091), H(104), H(113)
Recipes :
H(075) appetizer, H(091) strengthener/ tonic, H(113) body aches, H(091) stimulant/excitant, H(104) stomachic, H(091) stamina, RNS.
(number of informants = 20 )
(number of informants = 20 )
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Kajiado County)
Vernacular name :
enkilorit (Maa; local Maasai name)
Reference HK 93
Author(s) :
Kiringe, J. W.
Title :
A Survey of Traditional Health Remedies Used by the Maasai of Southern Kaijiado District, Kenya
Ethnobotany Research & Applications 4:061-073 (2006)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(051), H(075), H(095), H(104), H(113), H(135)
Recipes :
H(004) cleaning circumcision wounds, ONS of Acacia nilotica
H(051) paludism, Roots-boil in water, sieve then mix with oil or soup.
H(075) appetite enhancer, bark & roots-boil in water. Taken with soup
H(095) strength/nutrient supplement, roots-remove outer part, soak or boil in water. Used by morans.
H(104) stomachache, ONS., RNS.
H(113) painful joints/arthritis, ONS., RNS
H(135) enhance/facilitate digestion, Roots-grind/crush, boil in water, then sieve
H(051) paludism, Roots-boil in water, sieve then mix with oil or soup.
H(075) appetite enhancer, bark & roots-boil in water. Taken with soup
H(095) strength/nutrient supplement, roots-remove outer part, soak or boil in water. Used by morans.
H(104) stomachache, ONS., RNS.
H(113) painful joints/arthritis, ONS., RNS
H(135) enhance/facilitate digestion, Roots-grind/crush, boil in water, then sieve
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Southern Kaijiado District)
Vernacular name :
Reference HN 56
Author(s) :
Nankaya J., N. Gichuki, C. Lukhoba & Henrik Balslev
Title :
Medicinal Plants of the Maasai of Kenya: A Review
Plants 2020, 9, 44; doi:10.3390/plants9010044
www.mdpi.com/journal/plants
Symptoms :
H(008), H(075), H(113), H(135)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea, dysentery, H(075) appetite enhancer, H(113) arthritis, body aches, painful joints, H(135) digestion, decoction of roots, barks multiple parts of Acacia nilotica
(this plant has been mentioned 25 times)
(this plant has been mentioned 25 times)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Acacia reficiens Wawra & Peyr. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia reficiens Wawra & Peyr.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 85
Author(s) :
Kimondo, J., J. Miaron, P. Mutai, P. Njogu
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of food and medicinal plants of the Ilkisonko Maasai community in Kenya
Journal of Ethnopharmacology , Volume 175, 463–469 (2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2015.10.013
Symptoms :
H(006), H(075), H(091)
Recipes :
H(006) laxative, H(091) strengthener, tonic/adaptogen, H(075) appetizer, root/ stem bark of Acacia reficiens, RNS.
(number of informants = 16 )
(number of informants = 16 )
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Kajiado County)
Vernacular name :
olchurrai (Maa; local Maasai name)
Acalypha colorata Baker :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha colorata Baker
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(007), H(008y), H(075), H(088)
Recipes :
Acalypha colorata used for the treatment of : H(007) depurative, H(008y) tambave or H(075) nutritional marasmus, H(088) astringent
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Mauritius
Vernacular name :
bois queues de rats(Creole)
Adansonia digitata L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Adansonia digitata L.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Synonyms :
Adansonia sphaerocarpa A.Chev.
Reference HZ 03
Author(s) :
Zerbo, P., J. Millogo-Rasolodimby, O. G. Nacoulma-Ouédraogo, P. Van Damme
Title :
Plantes médicinales et pratiques médicales au Burkina Faso : cas des Sanan
Bois et Forêts des Tropiques, N° 307 ( 1 ), (2011)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(075), H(082), H(087), H(104)
Recipes :
H(013) skin disorders, H(075) nutritional disorders, H(082) respiratory problems, H(087) infections, infestations, H(104) digestive disorders, trunk barks, leaves, fruits of Adansonia ditata, decoction, crushing, macerating, calcination, VO., application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Burkina Faso (San countries, northwestern Burkina Faso)
Vernacular name :
kôon (Sanan)
Aeranthus fragrans Rchb. .f :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aeranthus fragrans Rchb. .f
Family :
Orchidaceae
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(008y), H(075), H(082), H(166)
Recipes :
H(037) bronchitis, H(037) catarrhs,H(037) cough, maceration in a bottle of rum 100 gr of leaves of Eleusine indica (poule à piquants), 5 gr of leaves of Aeranthus fragrans (faham), VO. Regulary 1 teaspoon + 1 1 teaspoon of honey
H(037) syrup against the cough, decoction in 1 l. H2O of 12 flowers of Citrus nobilis (mandrinier), 60 gr of barks of Erythrina corallodendron (nourouque), 2 branches of Aeranthus fragrans (faham) + 500 gr of sugar, reduce to syrup. VO. 1 tablespoon
H(157) child convulsion, 125 gr of leaves of raw Mimosa pudica (sensitive), 6 gr of Aeranthus fragrans (fahame), infuse for 8 days in a bottle brandy. VO. Up to 1 year 1/2 teaspoon in 3 of honey. of 1 to 10 years 1 table spoon
Aeranthus fragrans used for the treatment of : H(008y) tambave or H(075) nutritional marasmus, H(082) asthma, H(166) spasm
H(037) syrup against the cough, decoction in 1 l. H2O of 12 flowers of Citrus nobilis (mandrinier), 60 gr of barks of Erythrina corallodendron (nourouque), 2 branches of Aeranthus fragrans (faham) + 500 gr of sugar, reduce to syrup. VO. 1 tablespoon
H(157) child convulsion, 125 gr of leaves of raw Mimosa pudica (sensitive), 6 gr of Aeranthus fragrans (fahame), infuse for 8 days in a bottle brandy. VO. Up to 1 year 1/2 teaspoon in 3 of honey. of 1 to 10 years 1 table spoon
Aeranthus fragrans used for the treatment of : H(008y) tambave or H(075) nutritional marasmus, H(082) asthma, H(166) spasm
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Mauritius
Vernacular name :
fahame (Creole)
Afzelia africana Smith ex Pers. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Afzelia africana Smith ex Pers.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HZ 03
Author(s) :
Zerbo, P., J. Millogo-Rasolodimby, O. G. Nacoulma-Ouédraogo, P. Van Damme
Title :
Plantes médicinales et pratiques médicales au Burkina Faso : cas des Sanan
Bois et Forêts des Tropiques, N° 307 ( 1 ), (2011)
Symptoms :
H(038), H(075), H(099)
Recipes :
H(038) genito urinary disorders, H(075) nutritional disorders, H(099) nervous disorders, barks roots, trunk barks, leaves, sap of Afzelia africana, decoction, calcination, extraction, absorption, application, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Burkina Faso (San countries, northwestern Burkina Faso)
Vernacular name :
tchiwi (Sanan)
Ageratum conyzoides L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ageratum conyzoides L.
Family :
Asteraceae
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(008y), H(013), H(075)
Recipes :
H(013) ulcers, very good ointment against H(004) wounds of bad character, 500gr of each : Ageratum conyzoides (herbe of bouc pounded), Cassia occidentalis (cassepuante), Leucas aspera (madame tombé), Sigesbeckia orientalis (herbe de flacq), Dodonaea viscosa (bois of reinette), Cleome viscosa (pissat of chien), Ocimum gratissimum (basilic rouge) , extract the juice, all must provide 4 bottles + 250 gr of molten resin of Calophyllum tacamahaca (tamaka), 60 gr oil of Atylosia scarabaeoides (pistache) or oil of Sesamum indicum (gingeli) , of 60 gr of white wax, Mix all add to the end of 60 grams of gasoline turpentine.Put in jars
Ageratum conyzoides used for the treatment of : H(007) depurative, H(007) depurative, H(008y) tambave or H(075) nutritional marasmus,
Ageratum conyzoides used for the treatment of : H(007) depurative, H(007) depurative, H(008y) tambave or H(075) nutritional marasmus,
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Mauritius
Vernacular name :
herbe de bouc (Creole)
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Alchornea cordata Benth.
Reference HA 07
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E., V. Adjakidje, M.R.A. Ahyi, K. Akpagana, P. Chibon, A. El - Hadji, J. Eyme, M. Garba, , J. - N. Gassita, M. Gbeassor, E. Goudote, S. Guinko, K. - K. Hodouto, P. Houngnon, A. Keita, Y. Keoula, W. P. Kluga - Ocloo, I. Lo, K. M. Siamevi, K. K. Taffame
Title :
Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques et floristiques au Togo.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 671 p., (1986)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(014), H(037), H(038), H(075), H(103), H(104), H(108), H(158)
Recipes :
H(001) conjunctivitis, leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, decoction (H2O), local application
H(004) wound, leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, decoction, local application
H(014) nettle rash, pounded leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, decoction (H2O), to wash
H(014) dermatosis pounded leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, to pound , decoction (H2O), VO. + bath
H(037) bronchitis, pounded leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(038) femal, genital infection, pounded leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, decoction (H2O), in vagina
H(038) femal, genital hygienne, stem with leaves, decoction, enema
H(075) anorexia, pounded leaves of Alchornea., decoction, VO.
H(103) caries, tooth and mouth ashes, leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, decoction (H2O), mouth wash
H(104, 3) colic, colitis (infectious?), leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, pounded, decoction, VO.
H(108) influenza , leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, decoction (H2O), VO. + bath
H(155), decoction of leaves of Alchornea., gargle and VO.
H(158) metrorrhagia, leaves of Alchornea., decoction (H2O), VO.
H(004) wound, leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, decoction, local application
H(014) nettle rash, pounded leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, decoction (H2O), to wash
H(014) dermatosis pounded leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, to pound , decoction (H2O), VO. + bath
H(037) bronchitis, pounded leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(038) femal, genital infection, pounded leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, decoction (H2O), in vagina
H(038) femal, genital hygienne, stem with leaves, decoction, enema
H(075) anorexia, pounded leaves of Alchornea., decoction, VO.
H(103) caries, tooth and mouth ashes, leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, decoction (H2O), mouth wash
H(104, 3) colic, colitis (infectious?), leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, pounded, decoction, VO.
H(108) influenza , leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, decoction (H2O), VO. + bath
H(155), decoction of leaves of Alchornea., gargle and VO.
H(158) metrorrhagia, leaves of Alchornea., decoction (H2O), VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Togo
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HO 04
Author(s) :
Obute, G. C.
Title :
Ethnomedicinal plant resources of South Eastern Nigeria
Leaflets Journal on WWW: http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/
Symptoms :
H(001), H(075)
Recipes :
Alchornea cordifolia, wild plant, H(001) leaves are chewed or squeezed and drank to treat eye conditions
H(075) root epidermis is a good bitter.
H(075) root epidermis is a good bitter.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Southeastern)
Vernacular name :
Christmas bush (English)
Allium sativum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium sativum L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Reference HY 07
Author(s) :
Yebouk, C., F. Z. Redouan, G. Benítez, M. Bouhbal, M. Kadiri, A. I. Boumediana, J. Molero-Mesa, A. Merzouk
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the Adrar Province, Mauritania
Journal of Ethnopharmacology Volume 246, 10 January 2020, 112217
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2019.112217
Symptoms :
H(004), H(068), H(075)
Recipes :
H(004) skin injury, bulbs of Allium sativum mashed in cataplasm
H(068) worms, bulbs mashed and mixed with honey, VO.
H(075) loss of appetite, decoction of bulb, VO.
H(068) worms, bulbs mashed and mixed with honey, VO.
H(075) loss of appetite, decoction of bulb, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mauritania (Adrar Province)
Vernacular name :
thoum (Arabic)
Allophylus africanus P. Beauv. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Allophylus africanus P. Beauv.
Family :
Sapindaceae
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(013), H(075)
Recipes :
H(013), decoction (H2O) leaves and powder of roots of Allophylus africanus, local application
H(075) loss of appetie, leave and roots of Allophylus africanus, ripe fruit Xylopia aethiopica, RNS.
H(075) loss of appetie, leave and roots of Allophylus africanus, ripe fruit Xylopia aethiopica, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Benin
Vernacular name :
issouariou (Anii), djèyè (Yoruba)
Aloe angolensis Baker :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe angolensis Baker
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HS 37
Author(s) :
Semenya, S.S, M. J. Potgieter
Title :
Bapedi traditional healers in the Limpopo Province, South Africa: their socio-cultural profile and traditional healing practice
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2014, 10:4 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-10-4
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/4
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Symptoms :
H(075)
Recipes :
H(075, 1) appetite, leaves of Aloe angolensis are Decoction for 25 minutes and one tin cup of extract is taken orally. Thrice a day
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Limpopo Province)
Vernacular name :
sekgophane
Aloe kedongensis Reynolds :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe kedongensis Reynolds
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HN 57
Author(s) :
Nankaya, J., J. Nampushi , S. Petenya, H. Balslev
Title :
Ethnomedicinal plants of the Loita Maasai of Kenya
Environment, Development and Sustainability (2019)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-019-00311-w
Symptoms :
H(051), H(018), H(075)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, H(018) headache, H(075) increase appetite, branches, stems, leaves, roots of Aloe kedongensis, pounded/crushed, decoction, maceration (11 citations for this plant)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya ( Loita Maasai villages)
Vernacular name :
osukuroi (Massai)
Aloe secundiflora Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe secundiflora Engl.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
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(001), H(018), H(034), H(037), H(045), H(075), H(077)
Recipes :
H(001), roots, RNS.
H(001), leaves, juice, drops in eyes
H(018), headache, leaves, juice, VO.
H(034), chest pain, leaves, juice, VO.
H(037), pneumo., leaves, juice, VO.
H(045), desinfection, leaves, juice VO.
H(075), leaves, juice VO.
H(077), leaves, juice VO.
H(086), bark of Aloe secundiflora, Pappea capensis, Fagara chalybea , decoction, RNS., treatment of internal body swellings
H(001), leaves, juice, drops in eyes
H(018), headache, leaves, juice, VO.
H(034), chest pain, leaves, juice, VO.
H(037), pneumo., leaves, juice, VO.
H(045), desinfection, leaves, juice VO.
H(075), leaves, juice VO.
H(077), leaves, juice VO.
H(086), bark of Aloe secundiflora, Pappea capensis, Fagara chalybea , decoction, RNS., treatment of internal body swellings
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya
Vernacular name :
kiluma (Kamba, Kenya), sukuroi (Samburu)
Ammodaucus leucotrichus Coss. & Durieu :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ammodaucus leucotrichus Coss. & Durieu
Family :
Apiaceae
Reference D1 Nord
Author(s) :
Didi, O., M. Hadj-Mahammed., H. Zabeirou
Title :
Place des plantes spontannées dans la médecine traditionnelle de la région de Ouargla (Sahara septentrional Est)
Place of the spontaneous plants samples in the traditional pharmacopoeia of the area of Ouargla (Septentrional east Sahara)
Courrier du Savoir – N°03,, pp. 47-51 (Janvier 2003)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(034), H(075), H(077), H(080), H(135)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea, H(034) palpitation, H(075) anorexia, H(077) vomiting, H(080) allergies, H(135) indigestion, fruits of Ammodaucus leucotrichus, decoction
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria (Septentrional east Sahara)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Anacardium occidentale L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Anacardium occidentale L.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Reference HG 10
Author(s) :
Gill, L.S. & C. Akinwumi
Title :
Nigerian folk medicine practices and beliefs of the Ondo people.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 18, pp. 257 - 266, (1986)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(008), H(051), H(068), H(075), H(082), H(103), H(104), H(135)
Recipes :
H(051, 2) paludism, , H(075), barks, leaves, RNS.
H(008), H(104), H(135), leaves, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(008), dysenty, barks, tea, VO.
H(082), astma, seeds, RNS.
H(006) purg., H(051) fièvre, H(068), H(103), barks, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(008), H(104), H(135), leaves, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(008), dysenty, barks, tea, VO.
H(082), astma, seeds, RNS.
H(006) purg., H(051) fièvre, H(068), H(103), barks, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Ondo people)
Vernacular name :
kaju (Ondo)
Reference HR 53
Author(s) :
Randriamiharisoa, M. N. , A. R. Kuhlman, V. Jeannoda, H. Rabarison, N. Rakotoarivelo, T. Randrianarivony, F.Raktoarivony, A. Randrianasolo and R. W. Bussmann
Title :
Medicinal plants sold in the markets of Antananarivo, Madagascar
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2015) 11:60
DOI 10.1186/s13002-015-0046-y
Symptoms :
H(004), H(075), H(080), H(094), H(104), H(126), H(162x), H(171)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, H(075) anorexia, H(080) allergies, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(104) stomach ulcer, H(126) hepatitis, H(162x) incontinence, H(171) diabetes, leaves of Anacardium occidentale, RNS.
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Madagascar (markets of
Antananarivo)
Vernacular name :
mahabibo