Prelude Medicinal Plants Database
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Description :
cancer, unidentified tumour, melanoma, fibroma, tumor, antileukemic, leucemia
363 plants found in 130 reference(s) :
Abrus precatorius L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
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(001), H(013), H(078), H(186)
Recipes :
H(013) lupus,maceration in bottle of 10 gr shelled seeds of Abrus precatorius (wild licorice plant) which are then pounded into pulp. local application (see page 82)
H(037) pectoral syrup for children, decoction during 1/2h of 60 gr Abrus precatorius (wild licorice plant), 30 gr. thinly sliced Hibiscus esculentus (lalo) + 240 gr sugar, reduce to the consistency of syrup. VO. 1 teaspoon often in the day
Abrus precatorius used for the treatment of : H(001) ophthalmia, H(013) ulcers, H(038) bladder irritation (leaves), H(078) cancer, H(186) expectorant
H(037) pectoral syrup for children, decoction during 1/2h of 60 gr Abrus precatorius (wild licorice plant), 30 gr. thinly sliced Hibiscus esculentus (lalo) + 240 gr sugar, reduce to the consistency of syrup. VO. 1 teaspoon often in the day
Abrus precatorius used for the treatment of : H(001) ophthalmia, H(013) ulcers, H(038) bladder irritation (leaves), H(078) cancer, H(186) expectorant
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Mauritius
Vernacular name :
réglisse (sauvage) (Creole) , goundoomani vayr (Tamoul)
Acacia albida Del. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia albida Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev.
Reference HK 12
Author(s) :
Kerharo, J. & J.G. Adam
Title :
Plantes médicinales et toxiques des Peuls et des Toucouleurs du Sénégal.
Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 11, 384 - 444 (1964)
https://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1964_num_11_10_2785
Plantes médicinales et toxiques des Peuls et des Toucouleurs du Sénégal.
Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 11, 543 - 599, (1964)
https://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1964_num_11_12_2795
Symptoms :
H(001), H(013), H(078), H(092), H(100), H(139), H(170)
Recipes :
H(001) trachoma,H(013) uterus cyst, H(078) fibroma, H(100) very severe syphilis , H(170) common dropsi (all those symptoms = "diangara cayor" ), roots, trunk barks or stems + others drugs
H(139) sexual incapacity, roots, trunk barks or stems, + bull testicles or bull meat
H(092) feeding, to cook the roots and trunk barks or stems + porcupine viscera
H(100) very severe syphilis, type = "diangara cayor", roots of Capparis tomentosa + Securinega virosa + Coculus pendulus + Ziziphus mucronata + Salvadora persica + Acacia albida + Terminalia avicennioides + Tinospora bakis, RNS.
H(100) syphilis, whole plant of Leptadenia hastata + ONS. of Acacia albida + Maytenus senegalensis + Securidaca longipedunculata + Terminalia avicennioides, RNS.
H(139) sexual incapacity, roots, trunk barks or stems, + bull testicles or bull meat
H(092) feeding, to cook the roots and trunk barks or stems + porcupine viscera
H(100) very severe syphilis, type = "diangara cayor", roots of Capparis tomentosa + Securinega virosa + Coculus pendulus + Ziziphus mucronata + Salvadora persica + Acacia albida + Terminalia avicennioides + Tinospora bakis, RNS.
H(100) syphilis, whole plant of Leptadenia hastata + ONS. of Acacia albida + Maytenus senegalensis + Securidaca longipedunculata + Terminalia avicennioides, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
taiki (Peul), kad (Wolof)
Reference HK 63
Author(s) :
Kipkore, K., B. Wanjohi, H. Rono, G. Kigen
Title :
A study of the medicinal plants used by the Marakwet Community in Kenya
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 10:24 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/24
Symptoms :
H(078)
Recipes :
H(078) cancer, fruit bodies of Faidherbia albida, burnt and ash licked
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Marakwet Community)
Vernacular name :
kokocha (local dialect), apple ring acacia (Englisch)
Acacia macrostachya Reichenb. ex DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia macrostachya Reichenb. ex DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HS 35
Author(s) :
Sawadogo, W.R., M. Schumacher, M-H. Teiten , M. Dicato , M. Diederich
Title :
Traditional West African pharmacopeia, plants and derived compounds for cancer therapy
Biochemical Pharmacology 84, 1225–1240 (2012)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22846603
Symptoms :
H(078)
Recipes :
H(078) cancer, H(113) inflammation, root barks of Acacia macrostachya in decoction, RNS.
(information obtained from various articles not referenced in PRELUDE)
(information obtained from various articles not referenced in PRELUDE)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
West Africa
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa mellifera Vahl.
Reference HC 13d
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.IV. Angiosperms (Mimosaceae to Papilionaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 29, pp. 295 - 323, (1990)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(078), H(104), H(139), H(145)
Recipes :
H(016), fresh stembark, pounded and applied to the breasts
H(008) diar., VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(104) abdominal pains during menstruation VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(139, 2) impotency and aphrodisiac, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(145) rectum prolapse, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(078), cancer, stembark, RNS
H(008) diar., VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(104) abdominal pains during menstruation VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(139, 2) impotency and aphrodisiac, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(145) rectum prolapse, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(078), cancer, stembark, RNS
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
mnoa (Pare), msasa (Swahili)
Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 63
Author(s) :
Kipkore, K., B. Wanjohi, H. Rono, G. Kigen
Title :
A study of the medicinal plants used by the Marakwet Community in Kenya
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 10:24 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/24
Symptoms :
H(078)
Recipes :
H(078) cancer, fruit bodies of Acacia tortilis burnt and ash licked
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Marakwet Community)
Vernacular name :
sesia (local dialect), shittim wood (Englisch)
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(000), H(004), H(078)
Recipes :
H(000) infant sickness, leaves of Acacia tortilis, body wash
H(004) external injury, leaves, topical
H(078) breast cancer, RNS., VO.. nasal, topical
H(004) external injury, leaves, topical
H(078) breast cancer, RNS., VO.. nasal, topical
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Acalypha fruticosa Forssk. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha fruticosa Forssk.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Acalypha amentacea Roxb.
Reference HT 50
Author(s) :
Teklehaymanot, T.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal and edible plants of Yalo Woreda in Afar regional state, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:40 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0166-7
Symptoms :
H(000), H(001), H(012), H(037), H(078), H(099), H(104), H(155), H(182), H(201)
Recipes :
H(001) eye sickness, leaves of young plant of Acalypha fruticosa, fumigation
H(155) tonsillitis leaves, RNS. VO., nasal
H(037) lung infection leaves, RNS. inhaling
H(000) infant sickness, leaves, RNS., VO., nasal, ear
H(078) breast cancer leaves, RNS. VO., nasal, topical
H(000) kola kusil leaves, RNS. VO., topical
H(099) epilepsy leaves, RNS. VO.
H(037) extrapulmonary tuberculosis leaves, RNS. VO., wash body
H(012) bone breakage leaves, RNS. tying/topical
H(104) dyspepsia leaves, RNS. VO., nasal
H(182) herpes zoster leaves, RNS. VO., nasal
H(201) schizophrenia leaves, RNS. VO.
H(155) tonsillitis leaves, RNS. VO., nasal
H(037) lung infection leaves, RNS. inhaling
H(000) infant sickness, leaves, RNS., VO., nasal, ear
H(078) breast cancer leaves, RNS. VO., nasal, topical
H(000) kola kusil leaves, RNS. VO., topical
H(099) epilepsy leaves, RNS. VO.
H(037) extrapulmonary tuberculosis leaves, RNS. VO., wash body
H(012) bone breakage leaves, RNS. tying/topical
H(104) dyspepsia leaves, RNS. VO., nasal
H(182) herpes zoster leaves, RNS. VO., nasal
H(201) schizophrenia leaves, RNS. VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Acalypha wilkesiana Müll. Arg. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha wilkesiana Müll. Arg.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HS 35
Author(s) :
Sawadogo, W.R., M. Schumacher, M-H. Teiten , M. Dicato , M. Diederich
Title :
Traditional West African pharmacopeia, plants and derived compounds for cancer therapy
Biochemical Pharmacology 84, 1225–1240 (2012)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22846603
Symptoms :
H(078), H(113)
Recipes :
H(078) breast cancer , H(113) inflammation, whole plant of Acalypha wilkesiana in a concoction, RNS. (information obtained from various articles not referenced in PRELUDE)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
West Africa
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Acanthospermum hispidum DC. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthospermum hispidum DC.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HA 44
Author(s) :
Ashidi, J.S. , P.J. Houghton, P.J. Hylands, T. Efferth
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey and cytotoxicity testing of plants of South-western Nigeria used to treat cancer, with isolation of cytotoxic constituents from Cajanus cajan Millsp. leaves
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 128, 501–512 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(078)
Recipes :
H(078, 12) cancer, flowering shoots of Acanthospermum hispidum, poultice and as topic; decoction , VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-western)
Vernacular name :
dagunro, dagunro (Yoruba)
Reference HS 35
Author(s) :
Sawadogo, W.R., M. Schumacher, M-H. Teiten , M. Dicato , M. Diederich
Title :
Traditional West African pharmacopeia, plants and derived compounds for cancer therapy
Biochemical Pharmacology 84, 1225–1240 (2012)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22846603
Symptoms :
H(078)
Recipes :
H(078) cancer, flowering shoots of Acanthospermum hispidum for poultice and decoction , RNS.
(information obtained from various articles not referenced in PRELUDE)
(information obtained from various articles not referenced in PRELUDE)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
West Africa
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. Anderson :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. Anderson
Family :
Acanthaceae
Reference HA 44
Author(s) :
Ashidi, J.S. , P.J. Houghton, P.J. Hylands, T. Efferth
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey and cytotoxicity testing of plants of South-western Nigeria used to treat cancer, with isolation of cytotoxic constituents from Cajanus cajan Millsp. leaves
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 128, 501–512 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(078)
Recipes :
H(078) cancer, leaves and roots of Acanthus montanus, poultice and as topic
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-western)
Vernacular name :
ahon-ekun (Yoruba)
Acanthus pubescens (Thomson ex Oliv.) Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthus pubescens (Thomson ex Oliv.) Engl.
Family :
Acanthaceae
Synonyms :
Acanthus arboreus C.B.Clarke
Reference HJ 06
Author(s) :
Jeruto, P., C. Lukhoba, G. Ouma, D.Otieno, C. Mutai
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of mericinal plants used by the Nandi people in Kenya. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 116, pp. 370 - 376, (2008)
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Herbal treaments in Aldai and Kaptumo Division in Nandi District, Rift Valley Province, Kenya
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 103-105 (2008)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(078), H(082), H(155)
Recipes :
H(037) dry cough,H(037) pneumonia, H(078) cancer, H(082) chronic asthma, H(108) flu "mireiwek", H(155) tonsils, ashes of leaves of Acanthus pubescens, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Nandi peuple)
Vernacular name :
ndakariat
Adansonia digitata L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Adansonia digitata L.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Synonyms :
Adansonia sphaerocarpa A.Chev.
Reference HA 57
Author(s) :
Adomou A.C. , H. Yedomonhan, B. Djossa, S. I. Legba, M. Oumorou, A. Akoegninou
Title :
Etude Ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales vendues dans le marché d’Abomey-Calavi au Bénin
Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 6(2): 745-772, April 2012
http://ajol.info/index.php/ijbcs
Symptoms :
H(013), H(037), H(078)
Recipes :
H(013) cyst,H(037) cough, H(078) fibroma, H(078) myoma, bark decoction of Adansonia digitata , VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Benin (Abomey-Calavi market)
Vernacular name :
kpassagoto (Fon)
Adansonia suarezensis H. Perrier :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Adansonia suarezensis H. Perrier
Family :
Bombacaceae
Reference HN 42
Author(s) :
Nicolas J.-P.
Title :
Plantes médicinales du Nord de Madagascar. Ethnobotanique antakarana et informations scientifiques 296 p. (2012)
Editions Jardins du monde 15, rue saint Michel - 29 190 Brasparts
www.jardinsdumonde.org
Symptoms :
H(078)
Recipes :
H(078) cancer, decoction of barks of Adansonia suarezensis, VO.
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
North Madagascar
Vernacular name :
bosy (Antakarana), baobab, boringy, fontana, rainiala, ringy, sefo (Malgache), baobab de Suarez (French), baobab of Suarez (English)
Adenia volkensii Harms :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Adenia volkensii Harms
Family :
Passifloraceae
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(078), H(104)
Recipes :
H(078), bulb, ashes + milk, VO
H(104) stomach, bulb, ashes + milk, VO
H(104) stomach, bulb, ashes + milk, VO
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya
Vernacular name :
kilyambiti (Kamba, Kenya)
Aerva javanica (Burm. f.) Juss. ex Schult. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aerva javanica (Burm. f.) Juss. ex Schult.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Aerva persica (Burm. f.) Merr.
Reference HT 33
Author(s) :
Tilahun Teklehaymanot
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of knowledge and medicinal plants use by the people in Dek Island in Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume124, pp 69–78, (2009)
Symptoms :
H(078)
Recipes :
H(078) cancer (neqersa), powder of Aerva javanica, Plumbago zeylanicum, Lepidium sativum, mixed with bat’s blood is taken orally early morning before breakfast
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Northwest, Dek Island in lake Tana )
Vernacular name :
tobia (Amharic)
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
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(014), H(026), H(031), H(033), H(034), H(051), H(077), H(078), H(094), H(098), H(104), H(109), H(130), H(139), H(157), H(160), H(166), H(170), H(201)
Recipes :
H(014), bark of the underground part of Rauvolfia vomitora, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, diluted powder in of palm oil, local application
H(026), root of Ehretia cymosa, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, powdereds and diluted, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(026), whole plant of Portulaca quadrifida of Evolvulus alsinoides of Euphorbia hirta, seeds of Aframomum melegueta , to pound, déto dry, to dilute, VO.
H(026), Evolvulus alsinoides, Euphorbia hirta
H(031), stems with leaves of Cissampelos mucronata, leaves of Newbouldia laevis, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, maceration, local application
H(033) woman, seeds of Aframomum melegueta of Pennisetum americanum of Cucurbita maxima, barks underground part of Carissa edulis of Hexalobus monopetalus of Annona senegalensis of Fagara zanthoxyloides, ripe fruit of Piper nigrum of Neorautanenia pseudopachyrhiza, whole plant of Cymbopogon schoenanthus… subsp. proximus, powder, maceration, VO. + beer of milletet
H(034), stems with leaves of Eleusine indica, ripe fruit of Aframomum meleguete, to carbonize, powder, to dilute in du juice of lemon, VO.
H(034), ripe fruit of Aframomum meleguete, to carbonize, powder, to dilute in du juice of lemon, VO.
H(077) woman enceinte, decoction (H2O) roots and leaves of Cassia occidentalis, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, ONS. Garcinia kola, VO.
H(077), Garcinia kola
H(078) léiomyone uterus, root of Ehretia cymosa, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(094), seeds of Theobroma cacao, tubercle of Xanthosoma mafaffa, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, pulp in alcohol, VO.
H(104), barks underground part of Fagara zanthoxyloides, fruit of Aframomum melegueta, to pound and pulvériser, infusion, VO.
H(104), tubercle of Asparagus africanus, ripe fruit of Cola nitida, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, to dilute, local application + blanc d'egg, for the childs application on the head
H(104), Cola nitida
H(109), roots of Lasiosiphon kraussianus, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, scarifications
H(130), epicarp of Blighia sapida, fruit of Aframomum melegueta, carbonisation, to grind, scarifications
H(130), fruit of Aframomum melegueta, stems with leaves of Citrus aurantifolia, to carbonize, to grind, scarifications
H(139), barks underground part of Byrsocarpus coccineus, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, VO.
H(139), root scraped, pilée of Lonchocarpus sericeus, fruit of Aframomum melegueta, maceration, VO.
H(157) associé à H(051) paludism, roots pounded of Eleusine indica, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, VO.
H(160), leaves of Amaranthus lividus, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to grind, to dilute in of alcohol, VO.
H(166), leaves of Phyllanthus amarus, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, pulp, VO.
H(170), barks stem, branch, trunk of Kigelia africana, rhizom of Zingiber officinale, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, to dilute, VO.
H(170), Zingiber officinale
H(201), anxiety, leaves juice of Croton zambesicus, seeds grinded of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(201) psychosis, roots of Raufolfia vomitora, fruit of Aframomum meleguete, to dry, to pound, to dilute, VO.
H(098) disturbed sleep, leaves of Croton zambesicus, seeds of Aframomum meleguetan, to pound, to filter, drops in eyes
H(026), root of Ehretia cymosa, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, powdereds and diluted, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(026), whole plant of Portulaca quadrifida of Evolvulus alsinoides of Euphorbia hirta, seeds of Aframomum melegueta , to pound, déto dry, to dilute, VO.
H(026), Evolvulus alsinoides, Euphorbia hirta
H(031), stems with leaves of Cissampelos mucronata, leaves of Newbouldia laevis, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, maceration, local application
H(033) woman, seeds of Aframomum melegueta of Pennisetum americanum of Cucurbita maxima, barks underground part of Carissa edulis of Hexalobus monopetalus of Annona senegalensis of Fagara zanthoxyloides, ripe fruit of Piper nigrum of Neorautanenia pseudopachyrhiza, whole plant of Cymbopogon schoenanthus… subsp. proximus, powder, maceration, VO. + beer of milletet
H(034), stems with leaves of Eleusine indica, ripe fruit of Aframomum meleguete, to carbonize, powder, to dilute in du juice of lemon, VO.
H(034), ripe fruit of Aframomum meleguete, to carbonize, powder, to dilute in du juice of lemon, VO.
H(077) woman enceinte, decoction (H2O) roots and leaves of Cassia occidentalis, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, ONS. Garcinia kola, VO.
H(077), Garcinia kola
H(078) léiomyone uterus, root of Ehretia cymosa, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(094), seeds of Theobroma cacao, tubercle of Xanthosoma mafaffa, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, pulp in alcohol, VO.
H(104), barks underground part of Fagara zanthoxyloides, fruit of Aframomum melegueta, to pound and pulvériser, infusion, VO.
H(104), tubercle of Asparagus africanus, ripe fruit of Cola nitida, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, to dilute, local application + blanc d'egg, for the childs application on the head
H(104), Cola nitida
H(109), roots of Lasiosiphon kraussianus, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, scarifications
H(130), epicarp of Blighia sapida, fruit of Aframomum melegueta, carbonisation, to grind, scarifications
H(130), fruit of Aframomum melegueta, stems with leaves of Citrus aurantifolia, to carbonize, to grind, scarifications
H(139), barks underground part of Byrsocarpus coccineus, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, VO.
H(139), root scraped, pilée of Lonchocarpus sericeus, fruit of Aframomum melegueta, maceration, VO.
H(157) associé à H(051) paludism, roots pounded of Eleusine indica, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, VO.
H(160), leaves of Amaranthus lividus, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to grind, to dilute in of alcohol, VO.
H(166), leaves of Phyllanthus amarus, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, pulp, VO.
H(170), barks stem, branch, trunk of Kigelia africana, rhizom of Zingiber officinale, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, to dilute, VO.
H(170), Zingiber officinale
H(201), anxiety, leaves juice of Croton zambesicus, seeds grinded of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(201) psychosis, roots of Raufolfia vomitora, fruit of Aframomum meleguete, to dry, to pound, to dilute, VO.
H(098) disturbed sleep, leaves of Croton zambesicus, seeds of Aframomum meleguetan, to pound, to filter, drops in eyes
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Togo
Vernacular name :
djomédiag (Moba), bidjakogoro (Akassélem), owlavu (Akposso), abalatchang'aï (Tem), dikambidjumdi (Bassar)
Reference HA 44
Author(s) :
Ashidi, J.S. , P.J. Houghton, P.J. Hylands, T. Efferth
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey and cytotoxicity testing of plants of South-western Nigeria used to treat cancer, with isolation of cytotoxic constituents from Cajanus cajan Millsp. leaves
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 128, 501–512 (2010)
Symptoms :
H(078)
Recipes :
H(078) cancer, fruiting shoot of Aframomum melegueta, poultice and as topic
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-western)
Vernacular name :
ata-ire (Yoruba)
Reference HE 17
Author(s) :
Erinoso S. M. & D. O. Aworinde
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of some medicinal plants used in traditional health care in Abeokuta areas of Ogun State, Nigeria
African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology Vol. 6(18), pp. 1352-1362, 15 May, 2012
http://www.academicjournals.org/ajpp/PDF/pdf2012/15%20May/Erinoso%20and%20Aworinde.pdf
Symptoms :
H(078)
Recipes :
H(046) measles / chickenpox, decoction of leaves of Aframomum melegueta, VO. a cup-full 3 times daily for 2 week
H(078) cancer, grinding fruit of Aframomum melegueta, roots of Citrus aurantifolia, leaves/seed of Xylopia aethiopica, wash affected parts 2 times daily.
H(094) haemorrhoid/pile, decoction of fruit of Aframomum melegueta, a bulb of Allium sativum, ONS. of Monodora myristica, stem bark of Rauwolfia vomitoria, stem bark of Rauwolfia vomitoria, VO. a cup-full 3 times daily till haemorrhoid disappears
H(078) cancer, grinding fruit of Aframomum melegueta, roots of Citrus aurantifolia, leaves/seed of Xylopia aethiopica, wash affected parts 2 times daily.
H(094) haemorrhoid/pile, decoction of fruit of Aframomum melegueta, a bulb of Allium sativum, ONS. of Monodora myristica, stem bark of Rauwolfia vomitoria, stem bark of Rauwolfia vomitoria, VO. a cup-full 3 times daily till haemorrhoid disappears
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Ogun state)
Vernacular name :
atare
Reference HO 22
Author(s) :
Olanipekun M.K. , S. Arowosegbe, J.O . Kayode and T.R. Oluwole
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the treatment of women related diseases in Akoko Region of Ondo-State, Nigeria
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. Vol. 10(20), pp. 270-277 (25 May, 2016)
Article Number: 9BBEEA958735 http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR
Symptoms :
H(033), H(078)
Recipes :
Aframomum melegueta, Ageratum conyzoides, Alchornea laxiflora, Ficus exasperata, Secamone afzelii, Talinum triangulare, Uvaria afzelii, Momordica charantia are used collectively or separately for the treatments of H(033) infertility, H(078) fibroid , dried and burnt powdered plants. The usage starts from the second day of the menstrual
Mimosa pudica, Pupilia lappacea, Aframomum melegueta are used collectively or separately for the treatments of H(033) infertility ; dried and burnt powdered plants. The usage starts from the second day of the menstrual
Mimosa pudica, Pupilia lappacea, Aframomum melegueta are used collectively or separately for the treatments of H(033) infertility ; dried and burnt powdered plants. The usage starts from the second day of the menstrual
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria, Region of Ondo-State
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Agapanthus africanus (L.) Hoffmanns :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Agapanthus africanus (L.) Hoffmanns
Family :
Amaryllidaceae
Reference HK 45
Author(s) :
Koduru, S., D. S. Grierson and A. J. Afolayan
Title :
Ethnobotanical information of medicinal plants used for treatment of cancer in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.
Current Science, Vol. 92, N°. 7, 10 april 2007
Symptoms :
H(078)
Recipes :
H(078) cancer, sun-dried roots are powdered and infused in water and then taken orally until the patient is cured.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Eastern Cape Province)
Vernacular name :
mathunga, agapanthus
Ageratum conyzoides L. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Ageratum conyzoides L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HM 40
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
The Ethnomedicine of the Haya people of Bugabo ward, Kagera Region, north western Tanzania
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 5:24 (2009) doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-24
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/5/1/24
Symptoms :
H(006), H(037), H(078), H(104)
Recipes :
H(006) constipation, H(033) difficulties to conceive for women,H(037) coughs, H(078) fibroids, H(104) peptic ulcers, roots of Ageratum conyzoides are chewed fresh as an anti-acid and antiseptic. Leaves are boiled and decoction taken as tea
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Bugabo ward)
Vernacular name :
mwigara, omwigara, katabataba
Reference HM 42
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otieno, Pamela K. Mbabazi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 2: The medicinal plants of Katoro Ward, Bukoba District
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2010, 6:19 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-6-19
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Symptoms :
H(001), H(006), H(037), H(076), H(078), H(104)
Recipes :
H(001) eye infections, H(076) mouth ulcers, the leaves of Dichrocephala integrifolia are pound together with Ageratum conyzoides. Fresh leaves are pounded, juice squeezed out and applied as eye drops three times a day for three days.
H(006) constipation,H(037) cough remedy, H(078) fibroids with difficulties to conceive, H(104) peptic ulcers, roots of Ageratum conyzoides chewed fresh as an antacid and antiseptic while leaves boiled and decoction taken as tea.
H(006) constipation,H(037) cough remedy, H(078) fibroids with difficulties to conceive, H(104) peptic ulcers, roots of Ageratum conyzoides chewed fresh as an antacid and antiseptic while leaves boiled and decoction taken as tea.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Kagera Region, Katoro Ward)
Vernacular name :
katabataba
Reference HM 42c
Author(s) :
Mainen J. Moshi, Donald F. Otienoi, Anke Weisheit
Title :
Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 3: plants used in traditional medicine in Kikuku village, Muleba District
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2012, 8:14 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-8-14
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/14
Symptoms :
H(001), H(006), H(033), H(037), H(076), H(078), H(135)
Recipes :
H(001) eye infections, H(076) mouth ulcers, the leaves of Dichrocephala integrifolia are pounded together with those of Ageratum conyzoides and the sap squeezed and applied into the eyes as drops.
H(006) constipation,H(037) cough, H(135) peptic ulcers, H(078) fibroids in women, H(033) infertility in women, the roots are chewed fresh as an antiacid and antiseptic while the leaves are boiled the decoction taken as tea.
H(006) constipation,H(037) cough, H(135) peptic ulcers, H(078) fibroids in women, H(033) infertility in women, the roots are chewed fresh as an antiacid and antiseptic while the leaves are boiled the decoction taken as tea.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Muleba District)
Vernacular name :
omwigara (Kikuku)
Reference HO 22
Author(s) :
Olanipekun M.K. , S. Arowosegbe, J.O . Kayode and T.R. Oluwole
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the treatment of women related diseases in Akoko Region of Ondo-State, Nigeria
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. Vol. 10(20), pp. 270-277 (25 May, 2016)
Article Number: 9BBEEA958735 http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR
Symptoms :
H(033), H(078)
Recipes :
Aframomum melegueta, Ageratum conyzoides, Alchornea laxiflora, Ficus exasperata, Secamone afzelii, Talinum triangulare, Uvaria afzelii, Momordica charantia are used collectively or separately for the treatments of H(033) infertility, H(078) fibroid , dried and burnt powdered plants. The usage starts from the second day of the menstrual
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria, Region of Ondo-State
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Ajuga iva (L.) Schreb. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Ajuga iva (L.) Schreb.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference L2 Nord
Author(s) :
Lahsissene, H., A. Kahouadjia, M. Tijane & S. Hseini
Title :
Catalogue des plantes médicinales utilisées dans la région de Zaër (Maroc occidental)
LEJEUNIA, Revue de Botanique, Nouvelle série N° 186_2, Décembre 2009
http://www.scribd.com/doc/57709703/Lejeunia-186-2
Symptoms :
H(026), H(033), H(068), H(078), H(104), H(108), H(113), H(171)
Recipes :
H(026) painful menstruation, H(033) female sterility, H(068) vermifuge, H(104) gastric disorders, H(113) rheumatism, H(171) diabetes, H(078) cancer, H(108) warming., whole plant of Ajuga iva in decoction or in powder
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco (Western)
Vernacular name :
chendgou-ra (Arabic), ivette musquée (French)
Reference S1 Nord
Author(s) :
Sarri, M., N. Hendel, A. Boudjelal and D. Sarri
Title :
Inventory of medicinal plants used for traditional treatment of eczema in the region of Hodna (M'Sila-Algeria) GJRMI, Volume 1, Issue4, 97 - 100 ( 2012)
http://www.gjrmi.com/Upload/Issue4/Madani%20Sari%20et%20al.%20GJRMI%201%284%29%2097-100.pdf
Symptoms :
H(033), H(078), H(082), H(104), H(151), H(171)
Recipes :
H(078) cancer and H(082) asthma, H(151) blood pressure, H(171) diabetes, decoction, infusion of ONS. of Ajuga iva
H(104) stomach pain, leaf powder infusion
H(033) female infertility infusion, long-term treatment (weeks)
H(104) stomach pain, leaf powder infusion
H(033) female infertility infusion, long-term treatment (weeks)
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Marocco, Kenitra town
Vernacular name :
ivette, bugle(French), chendgûra (Arabic)
Reference S3 Nord
Author(s) :
Salhi, S.,M. Fadli, L. Zidane & A. Douira
Title :
Etudes floristique et ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales de la ville de Kénitra (Maroc)
Lazaroa 31: 133-146 (2010).
Symptoms :
H(033), H(078), H(082), H(104), H(151), H(171)
Recipes :
H(033) female infertility, H(104) stomach pain, infusion of leaf powder of Ajuga iva
H(078) cancer, H(082) asthma, H(151) high blood pressure, H(171) diabetes, infusion or decoction of leaf powder of Ajuga iva
H(078) cancer, H(082) asthma, H(151) high blood pressure, H(171) diabetes, infusion or decoction of leaf powder of Ajuga iva
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco (Kenitra town)
Vernacular name :
chendgûra
Albizia anthelmintica Brongn. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia anthelmintica Brongn.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(078), H(137)
Recipes :
H(078) + H(137), body sores including cancer. Sores are washed with the solution of cold water in which bark and roots have soaked.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
monogo
Albizia sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia sp.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 63
Author(s) :
Kipkore, K., B. Wanjohi, H. Rono, G. Kigen
Title :
A study of the medicinal plants used by the Marakwet Community in Kenya
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 10:24 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/24
Symptoms :
H(078), H(112)
Recipes :
H(078) cancer, fruit bodies, burnt and ash licked
H(112) abortifacient, contraceptive, bark, decoction, VO.
H(112) abortifacient, contraceptive, bark, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Marakwet Community)
Vernacular name :
seet (local dialect), flea tree / frywood (Englisch)