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Description :
mucous inflammation…, catarrhe, catarrh
16 plants found in 12 reference(s) :
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HN 16
Author(s) :
Ndukwu, B.C. and N.B.Ben-Nwadibia
Title :
Ethnomedicinal aspects of plants used as spices and condiments in the Niger delta area of Nigeria
Leaflets Journal on WWW : http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/niger.htm
Symptoms :
H(008), H(046), H(048), H(068), H(091), H(096), H(097y), H(143), H(155)
Recipes :
H(048), H(068), H(091), the fruits and seeds of Aframomum melegueta are commonly used as an ingredient of many local herbal preparations., they are usually used as stimulants, , carminatives and in vermifuge especially among the Ijaws
H(068), the powdered rhizome with table salt is specially given as vermifuge for round worms
H(008) cholera, the decoction of the leaves of Aframomum melegueta together with the leaves of Momordica charantia and Sorghum arundinaceum cereal in local dry gin (alcohol) is recommended to be taken one dose daily against cholera
H(046), H(143), the decoction of the leaves is used for small pox and chicken pox.
H(096), H(097y), the decoction of the leaves of Aframomum melegueta is mixed with leaves of lime, lemon grass and mango (Mangifera indica ) it is used as remedy for catarrh while the steam from the decoction is inhaled for congested chest
H(155), the ground formulation from the fruits of Piper guineense, Dioscorea bulbifera, Aframomum melegueta and Capsicum frutescens is mixed with aqueous extract of Citrus aurantifolia (lime) against tonsillitis
H(068), the powdered rhizome with table salt is specially given as vermifuge for round worms
H(008) cholera, the decoction of the leaves of Aframomum melegueta together with the leaves of Momordica charantia and Sorghum arundinaceum cereal in local dry gin (alcohol) is recommended to be taken one dose daily against cholera
H(046), H(143), the decoction of the leaves is used for small pox and chicken pox.
H(096), H(097y), the decoction of the leaves of Aframomum melegueta is mixed with leaves of lime, lemon grass and mango (Mangifera indica ) it is used as remedy for catarrh while the steam from the decoction is inhaled for congested chest
H(155), the ground formulation from the fruits of Piper guineense, Dioscorea bulbifera, Aframomum melegueta and Capsicum frutescens is mixed with aqueous extract of Citrus aurantifolia (lime) against tonsillitis
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
ehin-edo ehie ado (Bini); oji (Igbo - Ose); erhie (Urhobo); oburo; ata; ata-ire (Yoruba) ; grains of paradise, guinea grains; alligator pepper (English)
Buddleja madagascariensis Lam. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Buddleja madagascariensis Lam.
Family :
Buddlejaceae
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(082), H(097y)
Recipes :
Buddleja madagascariensis used for the treatment of : H(037) antitussive, H(037) cough, H(082) asthma, H(097y) catarrh
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Mauritius
Vernacular name :
vigne malgache (Creole)
Butyrospermum paradoxum (Gaertner f.) Hepper :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Butyrospermum paradoxum (Gaertner f.) Hepper
Family :
Sapotaceae
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(007), H(037), H(068), H(097y), H(151)
Recipes :
H(007) diuretic,H(037) nasal decongestion, H(068) antihelmintic, H(097y) catarrh, H(151) hypertension, seeds of Butryospermum paradoxum, 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 :
ori (Yoruba)
Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle
Family :
Rutaceae
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(008), H(051), H(104), H(097y)
Recipes :
Cultivated plant, H(008) + H(104), H(051), H(097y), local application with honey to cure catarrh, juice used to treat stomachache and feverish conditions.
H(107) typhoid, the leaves are boiled in 2 L of water for 30 – 40 minutes with 25 whole limes (Citrus aurantiifolia), 2 grape fruits, 2 unripe papaw fruits (Carica papaya), and 2 unripe pineapples (Ananas comosus), cut garlic (Allium sativum) and the bark of Alstonia boonei and used to treat typhoid fever.
H(107) typhoid, the leaves are boiled in 2 L of water for 30 – 40 minutes with 25 whole limes (Citrus aurantiifolia), 2 grape fruits, 2 unripe papaw fruits (Carica papaya), and 2 unripe pineapples (Ananas comosus), cut garlic (Allium sativum) and the bark of Alstonia boonei and used to treat typhoid fever.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Southeastern)
Vernacular name :
oroma nkirisi (Igbo), lime (English)
Euphorbia hirta L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Euphorbia hirta L.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Euphorbia pilulifera var. procumbens Boiss.
,
Euphorbia hirta var. procumbens Br.
,
Chamaesyce hirta (L.) Millsp.
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(014), H(082), H(097y), H(199)
Recipes :
Wild plant, H(082), H(097y), leaves used to treat asthma and catarrh
H(014), external application for treatment of eczema
H(199), speculated to be a cure for aids since it stimulates the immune system.
H(014), external application for treatment of eczema
H(199), speculated to be a cure for aids since it stimulates the immune system.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Southeastern)
Vernacular name :
ogwu asma, ahihia ugwa (Igbo), australian asthma plant, garden spurge, spurge weed (English)
Hibiscus esculentus (L.) Moench :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Hibiscus esculentus (L.) Moench
Family :
Malvaceae
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(008), H(051), H(082), H(088), H(091), H(097y), H(100), H(166), H(193)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, H(051) fevers, H(082) asthma, H(088) astringent, H(091) tonic, H(097y) catarrhal infections; H(100) gonorrhoea, H(166) antispasmodic, H(193) emollient, fruit, seeds of Abelmoschus esculentus, 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 :
ila (Yoruba)
Linum usitatissimum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Linum usitatissimum L.
Family :
Linaceae
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(038), H(094), H(097y), H(193)
Recipes :
H(037) pulmonary consumption, infusion of 125 gr of seeds of Linum usitatissimum (lin) in 1 l H2O during 2 h, sieved, let cool in jelly juice add 1 juice of Citrus medica (citron) VO. 1 cup per day
Linum usitatissimum used for the treatment of : H(037) bronchitis, H(038) bladder, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(097y) inflamation of muqueuses, H(193) emollient huileux, softener
Linum usitatissimum used for the treatment of : H(037) bronchitis, H(038) bladder, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(097y) inflamation of muqueuses, H(193) emollient huileux, softener
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Mauritius
Vernacular name :
lin (Creole) , allivery (Tamoul)
Mangifera indica L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Mangifera indica L.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Reference HN 16
Author(s) :
Ndukwu, B.C. and N.B.Ben-Nwadibia
Title :
Ethnomedicinal aspects of plants used as spices and condiments in the Niger delta area of Nigeria
Leaflets Journal on WWW : http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/niger.htm
Symptoms :
H(096), H(097y)
Recipes :
H(096), H(097y), the decoction of the leaves of Aframomum melegueta is mixed with leaves of lime, lemon grass and mango (Mangifera indica ) it is used as remedy for catarrh while the steam from the decoction is inhaled for congested ches
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Nicotiana tabacum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Nicotiana tabacum L.
Family :
Solanaceae
Reference HK 53
Author(s) :
Kayode, J, L. Aleshinloye and O. E. Ige
Title :
Ethnomedicinal Use of Plant Species in Ijesa Land of Osun State, Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 12: 164-170. (2008)
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/ijesa.htm
Symptoms :
H(082), H(097y)
Recipes :
H(082) respiratory dseases, H(097y) cattarh, leaves of Nicotiana tobacum, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Ijesa Land of Osun State)
Vernacular name :
taba
Ocimum basilicum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ocimum basilicum L.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference HO 15
Author(s) :
Odugbemi, T. & O. Akinsulire
Title :
Medicinal plants by Species names.
In: Odugbemi, T. (ed) Outlines and Pictures of Medicinal Plants from Nigeria. University of Lagos Press, Nigeria, pp 73 – 116.(2006)
From reference HI 08
Symptoms :
H(006), H(007x), H(008), H(014), H(037), H(097y), H(100), H(151)
Recipes :
H(006) constipation, H(007x) carminative, H(008) dysentery, H(014) ringworm,H(037) cough, H(097y) catarrh conditions, H(100) gonorrhea, H(151) hypertension as blood tonic, the whole plant of Ocimum basilicum, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
not registered
Prunus africana (Hook. f.) Kalkman :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Prunus africana (Hook. f.) Kalkman
Family :
Rosaceae
Synonyms :
Pygeum africanum Hook. f.
Reference HF 04
Author(s) :
Focho, D. A., M. C Newu, M. G Anjah, F. A Nwana, F. B Ambo
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of trees in Fundong, Northwest Region, Cameroon
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 2009, 5:17 (doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-17)
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Additional file 1
Symptoms :
H(100), H(097y), H(126), H(151)
Recipes :
H(100) gonorrhoea, H(097y) catarrh, concoction with leaves of Psidium guajava of Prunus africana, VO.
H(126) jaundice, leaves decoction, VO.
H(151) hypertention, leaves decoction of Prunus africana with a bit of salt, VO.
H(126) jaundice, leaves decoction, VO.
H(151) hypertention, leaves decoction of Prunus africana with a bit of salt, VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (Fundong, Northwest Region)
Vernacular name :
kanda stick (Fundong)
Psidium guajava L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Psidium guajava L.
Family :
Myrtaceae
Reference HF 04
Author(s) :
Focho, D. A., M. C Newu, M. G Anjah, F. A Nwana, F. B Ambo
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of trees in Fundong, Northwest Region, Cameroon
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 2009, 5:17 (doi:10.1186/1746-4269-5-17)
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Additional file 1
Symptoms :
H(008), H(100), H(097y)
Recipes :
H(008, f) dysentery, pulverized leaves of Psidium guajava are eaten with the nuts of Elaeis guineensis.
H(008, f) diarrhoea, maceration is taken of young leaves
H(100, f) gonorrhoea, H(108x, f) catarrh, concoction with leaves of Psidium guajava of Prunus africana, VO.
H(008, f) diarrhoea, maceration is taken of young leaves
H(100, f) gonorrhoea, H(108x, f) catarrh, concoction with leaves of Psidium guajava of Prunus africana, VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (Fundong, Northwest Region)
Vernacular name :
futam (Fundong)
Ruta chalepensis L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ruta chalepensis L.
Family :
Rutaceae
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(003), H(008), H(051), H(077), H(099), H(104), H(106), H(108), H(097y), H(113)
Recipes :
H(003), H(113), leaves and seeds of Ruta chalepensisboiled in oil, massage
H(051) childs, H(077) childs, whole plant infusion , drops in nose
H(053), hot infusion of the plant, cooledr, ears drops
H(099) nervousness, plant boiled in milk, VO.
H(106) scorpion, fresh plant
H(008) + H(104), H(108), whole plant infusion, VO.
H(097y) of nose, dried plant, snuff
H(051) childs, H(077) childs, whole plant infusion , drops in nose
H(053), hot infusion of the plant, cooledr, ears drops
H(099) nervousness, plant boiled in milk, VO.
H(106) scorpion, fresh plant
H(008) + H(104), H(108), whole plant infusion, VO.
H(097y) of nose, dried plant, snuff
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Libya, Algeria, Morocoo
Vernacular name :
fidjel, fidjla, sadhab, rutsa, ruta (Arabic), aourmi, issin, zent, issel (Berber),aleppo rue, syrian rue (English), rue, rue d'Alep (French)
Urginea altissima (L.f.) Bak. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Urginea altissima (L.f.) Bak.
Family :
Hyacinthaceae
Reference HK 44
Author(s) :
Kling, H.
Title :
Die Sieketrooster. Van de Sandt de Villiers, Cape Town. (1923)
From references HV 51, HS 32
Symptoms :
H(082), H(097y)
Recipes :
H(082) asthma, H(082) “consumption” ”hydrothorax”, H(097y) catarrh, bulb of Urginea altissima, RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Cape region )
Vernacular name :
maerman (Cape Dutch language)
Reference HP 12
Author(s) :
Pappe, L.
Title :
Pappe, L., 1847. A List South African Indigenous Plants Used as Remedies by the Colonists of the Cape of Good Hope. O.I. Pike, Cape Town.
Pappe, L., 1850. Florae Capensis Medicae Prodromus. A.S. Robertson, Cape Town.
Pappe, L., 1857. Florae Capensis Medicae Prodromus, 2nd ed. W. Britain Press, Cape Town.
From references HV 09, HV 51
Symptoms :
H(082), H(097y)
Recipes :
H(082) asthma, H(082) “consumption” ”hydrothorax”, H(097y) catarrh, bulb of Urginea altissima, RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Cape region )
Vernacular name :
maerman (Cape Dutch language)
Reference HV 51
Author(s) :
Van Wyk, B.-E.
Title :
A review of Khoi-San and Cape Dutch medical ethnobotany.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology , Volume 119, pp.331–341 (2008)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(082), H(097y)
Recipes :
Bulb of Urginea altissima ; catarrh,H(082) asthma, “H(037) consumption”, “hydrothorax” (species that are mainly of historical interest) from Pappe (1847); (1850); (1857); from Kling (1923) reference to be found in HV 51_van Wyk
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa ((from Namaqualand
to the Eastern Cape)
Vernacular name :
maerman (Africaans)
Vitex doniana Sweet :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Vitex doniana Sweet
Family :
Verbenaceae
Synonyms :
Vitex cienkowskii Kotschy & Peyr.
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(003), H(008), H(014), H(037), H(051), H(082), H(097y), H(104), H(113)
Recipes :
H(003) inflammatory, H(003) swelling of joints, H(008) diarrhoea,H(014) ringworm,H(037) cough, H(051) fever, H(082) bad breath, H(097y) catarrh, H(104) stomach ache, H(113) rheumatism, leaves, roots, stem-barks of Vitex doniana
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Local markets in Lagos state)
Vernacular name :
oori-nla (Yoruba)
Zingiber officinale Roscoe :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Zingiber officinale Roscoe
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HA 38
Author(s) :
Ajibesin, K.ola K., Benjamin.E. Ekpo, Danladi N. Bala, Etienne E. Essien, Saburi A. Adesanya
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 115, pp. 387-408, (2008)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(097y), H(104)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, H(097y) catarrh, H(104) stomach ache , rhizome of Zingiber officinale, chewed
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Akwa Ibom State)
Vernacular name :
ginger (Ibibio)