Prelude Medicinal Plants Database
Search | Practical Guide | Authors | DisclaimerSymptom : H(099)
Description :
anxiety, antalgique, ictus,nervosity, nervous disorder, sedative, epilepsy, sometimes madness, mental illness, Devil illness -mental l illness, beriberi, hysteria, somniferous, stress, tranquillizing, nervous diseases, depression, hypochondriac, reconciliation, melancholy
730 plants found in 256 reference(s) :
Abies alba Mill :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abies alba Mill
Family :
Pinaceae
Reference HL 34
Author(s) :
Ladoh-Yemeda, CF., T. Vandi , SD. Dibong, E. Mpondo Mpondo , JD. Wansi, JL. Betti , F. Choula, Ndongo Din & M. Tomedi Eyango
Title :
Étude ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales commercialisées dans les marchés de la ville de Douala, Cameroun
Journal of Applied Biosciences 99:9450 – 9466 (2016)
http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jab.v99i1.11
Symptoms :
H(038), H(074), H(099)
Recipes :
H(038), H(074) various infections, H(099) neurological diseases , leaves, stems of Abies alba, RNS.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
sapin (local French)
Abrus precatorius L. :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 35
Author(s) :
Adamu Harami M. , O.J. Abayeh, M.O. Agho, A.L. Abdullahi, A. Uba, H.U. Dukku & and B.M. WufemTesfaye Kebede, Kelbessa Urga, Kidist Yersaw, Teklele Biza, Bisrat Haile Mariam & Mulugeta GutaYersaw, Teklele Biza, Bisrat Haile Mariam & Mulugeta Guta
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of Bauchi State herbal plants and their antimicrobial activity.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology. Volume 97, pp. 421-427 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(099)
Recipes :
H(099) nervous disorder, seeds of Abrus precatorius, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Bauchi state)
Vernacular name :
tandara
Reference HA 66
Author(s) :
Appiah, K.S.,, C. P. Oppong, H. K. Mardani, R. A. Omari, S. Kpabitey, C. A. Amoatey, S.Onwona-Agyeman, Y. Oikawa, K. Katsura & Y. Fujii
Title :
Medicinal plants used in the Ejisu-Juaben municipality, Southern Ghana: An ethnobotanical study
Medicines 2019, 6, 1; doi:10.3390/medicines6010001
Symptoms :
H(099)
Recipes :
H(099) epilepsy, powder of seeds of Abrus precatorius, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ghana (municipality of Ejisu-Juaben)
Vernacular name :
nyame eni (Twi dialect)
Reference HB 04
Author(s) :
Bouquet, A. & M. Debray
Title :
Plantes médicinales de la Côte d'Ivoire.
Travaux et Documents de l'O.R.S.T.O.M., Paris, n° 32, 232 p., (1974)
Symptoms :
H(020), H(034), H(037), H(045), H(046), H(099), H(100), H(104), H(118), H(124), H(126), H(128)
Recipes :
H(037), H(118), chewed leaves of Abrus precatorius.
H(045), H(124), stem, pulp, applic local application
H(034), H(104), stem, pulp, VO.
H(100), H(128), stem, decoction (H2O) H(020), H(046), H(099), H(126), plantin many mixing
H(045), H(124), stem, pulp, applic local application
H(034), H(104), stem, pulp, VO.
H(100), H(128), stem, decoction (H2O) H(020), H(046), H(099), H(126), plantin many mixing
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast
Vernacular name :
alobogna, daboboma, daboyama, laboma, laboniama, nablaboula (Baoule), damava (Aboure), krikri oulé, sulpabla (Gouro), mounobidi titi, ouléri titi, oundibi titi (Shien), tamaboa (Ashanti)
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(028), H(036), H(037), H(051), H(077), H(082), H(099), H(104), H(139), H(157)
Recipes :
H(001) conjonctivitis, H(104) belly, juice of leaves + rootss chewed of Abrus precatorius
H(008) dys., H(028), H(077), H(099)epilepy, H(104) belly, H(139), VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(037) cough, H(036), H(051), VO. juice crushed leaves
H(082)asthma, H(139)aphrodisiac, roots pounded, soaked in coconuts juice, then chwed
H(157), roots + leaves decoction (H2O) ,VO., convulsion childeren
H(008) dys., H(028), H(077), H(099)epilepy, H(104) belly, H(139), VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(037) cough, H(036), H(051), VO. juice crushed leaves
H(082)asthma, H(139)aphrodisiac, roots pounded, soaked in coconuts juice, then chwed
H(157), roots + leaves decoction (H2O) ,VO., convulsion childeren
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
kitinutimu (Swahili), lufambo, rufumbo, ufambo (Pare, Zigua, Zaramo)
Reference HM 24
Author(s) :
Moshi, Mainen J., Godeliver A.B. Kagashe & Zakaria H. Mbwambo
Title :
Plants used to treat epilepsy by Tanzanian traditional healers.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 97, pp.327-336 ( 2005)
Symptoms :
H(099)
Recipes :
H(099) epilepsy, leaves of Abrus precatoriusare boiled with water, three table spoonfuls are taken twice daily, until recovery
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East) (Temeke District)
Vernacular name :
zangaso (Yao)
Abutilon sonneratianum (Cav.) Sweet :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abutilon sonneratianum (Cav.) Sweet
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HV 09
Author(s) :
Van Wyk, B.-E. , H. de Wet , F.R. Van Heerden
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants in the southeastern Karoo
South Africa Journal of Botany , 74, pp. 696–704, (2008)
Symptoms :
H(099)
Recipes :
H(099) madness (severe nervous conditions), smoke a cigarette made from the leaves of Abutilon sonneratianum mixed with the styles (beard) of sweetcorn (Zea may); “it breaks the madness”.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Southeastern Karoo, Murraysburg region)
Vernacular name :
berg se wilde kopdagg (Afrikaans language)
Acacia albida Del. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia albida Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Faidherbia albida (Delile) 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(082), H(087), H(099)
Recipes :
H(082) respiratory problems, H(087) infections, infestations, H(099) nervous disorders, barks roots, trunk barks, leaves of Faidherbia albida decoction, crushing, VO., gargle, hip bath
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Burkina Faso (San countries, northwestern Burkina Faso)
Vernacular name :
siân (Sanan)
Acacia amythethophylla Steud. ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia amythethophylla Steud. ex A. Rich.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia macrothyrsa Harms.
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(020), H(033), H(099), H(157), H(201)
Recipes :
H(020), roots infusion of Acacia amythethophylla , VO.
H(033) femal, roots infusion of Acacia., VO.
H(099) uterin sedative, powder of roots in porridge, VO.
H(125) excessive sweating, whole plan of Acacia.t, decoction (H2O) , inhalation
H(157), roots infusion of Acacia., VO. + bath
H(201) psychosis, roots infusion of Acacia., bath
H(033) femal, roots infusion of Acacia., VO.
H(099) uterin sedative, powder of roots in porridge, VO.
H(125) excessive sweating, whole plan of Acacia.t, decoction (H2O) , inhalation
H(157), roots infusion of Acacia., VO. + bath
H(201) psychosis, roots infusion of Acacia., bath
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Acacia gummifera Willd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia gummifera Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference E3 Nord
Author(s) :
El-Rhaffari L., A. Zaid
Title :
Pratique de la phytothérapie dans le sud-est du Maroc (Tafilalet). Un savoir empirique pour une pharmacopée rénovée.
From the sources of knowledge to the medicines of the future
Actes du 4ème Congrès européen d'ethnopharmacologie , 11 - 13 mai 2000, Metz (France), pp.293 - 317
Edition IRD (Institut de Recherche pour le Développement), Paris, 2002
Symptoms :
H(001), H(037), H(045), H(082), H(099), H(103), H(112x), H(118), H(126), H(171)
Recipes :
H(001) eye care, gum of Acacia gummifera in infusion eye drops
H(099) anxiety , gum in infusion + mixture of plants , VO.
H(082) asthma, H(037) cough, H(126) jaundice, H(126) hepatitis, gum infusion
H(118) pharyngitis, H(118) anginas, gum in infusion, gargle
H(112x) contraception ; seeds + flowers, decoction VO.
H(103) dental care, seeds + flowers, decoction, mouthwash
H(045) wound healing, roots powder in oil ointment :
H(171) diabetes, fruits decoction VO.
H(099) anxiety , gum in infusion + mixture of plants , VO.
H(082) asthma, H(037) cough, H(126) jaundice, H(126) hepatitis, gum infusion
H(118) pharyngitis, H(118) anginas, gum in infusion, gargle
H(112x) contraception ; seeds + flowers, decoction VO.
H(103) dental care, seeds + flowers, decoction, mouthwash
H(045) wound healing, roots powder in oil ointment :
H(171) diabetes, fruits decoction VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
southeastern Morocco (Tafilalet)
Vernacular name :
amrad / telh
Acacia macrostachya Reichenb. ex DC. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia macrostachya Reichenb. ex DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HN 58
Author(s) :
Nadembega, P., J. Boussim, J. P. Nikiema, F. Poli, F. Antognon
Title :
Medicinal plants in Baskoure, Kourittenga Province, Burkina Faso: An ethnobotanical study
Journal of Ethnopharmacology133, 378–39 (2011)
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/47447994
Symptoms :
H(018), H(051), H(099), H(104)
Recipes :
H(018) headache, H(051) fever, paludism, H(099) mental disorders, H(104) kid’s stomach ache, fruit of Acacia macrostachya, charred, decoction, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Burkina Faso (Kourittenga province)
Vernacular name :
sinsindinga
Reference HN 59
Author(s) :
Nadembega, P.
Title :
Studio delle caratteristiche botaniche, fitochimiche, farmacologiche e dellerelative attivià biologiche di alcune piante delle medicina tradizionale Africana
Dottorato di Ricerca in Farmacologia e Tossicologia – Università di Bologna. Dipartimento di Biologia Evoluzionistica Sperimentale. Anno
Symptoms :
H(018), H(051), H(099)
Recipes :
H(018) headache, H(051) fever, H(051) paludism, H(099) mental disorders, H(104) kid’s stomach ache, fruits of Acacia macrostachya, charred, in decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Burkina Faso (rural commune of Baskoure)
Vernacular name :
sinsindinga
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia scorpioides (L.) W.F. Wight
Reference HA 02
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E, M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi, K. Dramane, J. A. Elewude, S. O. Fadoju, Z.O. Gbile, E. Goudote, C.L. A. Johnson, A. Keita, O. Morakinyo, J. A. O. Ojewole, A. O. Olatunjia, E. A. Sofowora
Title :
Contribution to ethnobotanical and floristic studies in Western Nigeria.
CSTR-OUA, 420 p., (1991)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(086), H(098), H(099), H(151)
Recipes :
H(014) dermatomycosis, leaves Aframomum melegueta, Eriosema psoraleoides, Nauclea latifolia, Piliostigma thonningii, barks trunc, stems, twigs, Daniellia oliveri, Spathodea campanulata , fruits Acacia nilotica, Xylopia aethiopica, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(014), fruits Acacia nilotica, Allium ascalonicum, pounded, delayed, bath + black soap
H(086)black tong, decoction (H2O) of fruits, VO. + gargle
H(151), ripe fruits of Acacia nilotica, Sphenocentrum jollyanum, pounded roots Tetracleta alnifolia, pounded leaves Blepharis maderaspatensis, Spilanthes filicaulis, delayer in lemon juice, VO.
H(098) disturbed sleep, barks stems, trunc, twigs Acacia nilotica, Nauclea pobeguinii, Pteleopsis suberosa, Enantia chlorantha, leaves Allium ascalonicum, Tetrapleura tetraptera, ripe fruits Citrus aurantifolia, Xylopia aethiopica, roots Morinda lucida, Anogeissus leiocarpus, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(014), fruits Acacia nilotica, Allium ascalonicum, pounded, delayed, bath + black soap
H(086)black tong, decoction (H2O) of fruits, VO. + gargle
H(151), ripe fruits of Acacia nilotica, Sphenocentrum jollyanum, pounded roots Tetracleta alnifolia, pounded leaves Blepharis maderaspatensis, Spilanthes filicaulis, delayer in lemon juice, VO.
H(098) disturbed sleep, barks stems, trunc, twigs Acacia nilotica, Nauclea pobeguinii, Pteleopsis suberosa, Enantia chlorantha, leaves Allium ascalonicum, Tetrapleura tetraptera, ripe fruits Citrus aurantifolia, Xylopia aethiopica, roots Morinda lucida, Anogeissus leiocarpus, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
not registered
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(087), H(099), H(104)
Recipes :
H(087) infections, infestations, H(099) sensory disturbances, H(104) digestive disorders, barks roots, trunk barks, fruits of Acacia nilotica, decoction, crushing, chew, infusion, VO., instillation, VO. and bath
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Burkina Faso (San countries, northwestern Burkina Faso)
Vernacular name :
yantièn (Sanan)
Acacia raddiana Savi :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia raddiana Savi
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference E3 Nord
Author(s) :
El-Rhaffari L., A. Zaid
Title :
Pratique de la phytothérapie dans le sud-est du Maroc (Tafilalet). Un savoir empirique pour une pharmacopée rénovée.
From the sources of knowledge to the medicines of the future
Actes du 4ème Congrès européen d'ethnopharmacologie , 11 - 13 mai 2000, Metz (France), pp.293 - 317
Edition IRD (Institut de Recherche pour le Développement), Paris, 2002
Symptoms :
H(001), H(037), H(082), H(099), H(115), H(118), H(126)
Recipes :
H(001) eye care, gum of Acacia raddiana in infusion, eyewash
H(037) cough, H(082) asthma, H(115) neuralgia, H(126) jaundice, H(126) hepatitis, gum in infusion, VO.
H(099) anxiety, gum + plant mixture, infusion VO.
H(115) neuralgia, gum in infusion, massage
H(118) pharyngitis, H(118) angina, gum in infusion, gargle
H(037) cough, H(082) asthma, H(115) neuralgia, H(126) jaundice, H(126) hepatitis, gum in infusion, VO.
H(099) anxiety, gum + plant mixture, infusion VO.
H(115) neuralgia, gum in infusion, massage
H(118) pharyngitis, H(118) angina, gum in infusion, gargle
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Morocco (southeastern) (Tafilalet)
Vernacular name :
amrad / tifizza / telh/
Acacia seyal Del. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia seyal Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 43
Author(s) :
Muazu J. , A. H. Kaita
Title :
A review of Traditional plants used in the treatment of epilepsy amongst Hausa / Fulani tribes in Northern Nigeria
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 5 (4), pp 387 – 390 (2008)
Symptoms :
H(099)
Recipes :
H(099) epilepsy, maceration of bark of Acacia seyal of leaves of Centaurea praecox, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Northern Nigeria
Vernacular name :
jushi
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(082), H(099), H(104)
Recipes :
H(082) respiratory problems, H(099) sensory disturbances, H(104) digestive disorders, trunk barks, gum of Acacia seyal , decoction, crushing, VO., bath, instillation
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Burkina Faso (San countries, northwestern Burkina Faso)
Vernacular name :
yanfiûn (Sanan)
Acacia sieberiana DC. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia sieberiana DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia sieberiana DC. var. sieberiana
Reference HK 01
Author(s) :
Kerharo, J. & J. G. Adam
Title :
La pharmacopée sénégalaise traditionnelle. Plantes médicinales et toxiques.
Editions Vigot Frères, Paris, 1011 p., (1974)
Symptoms :
H(005), H(015x), H(033), H(051x), H(068), H(099), H(100), H(126), H(139), H(170), H(173)
Recipes :
H(005), H(170), bulb of Haemanthus multifidus, roots of Acacia sieberiana, ONS. Piliostigma reticulatum RNS.
H(005), H(126), roots of Acacia sieberiana, ONS. of Combretum glutinosum of Tinospora bakis of Bauhinia rufescens, VO.
H(051x), H(126), Acacia sieberiana, Tinospora bakis, roots of séchée, pudre, decoction (H2O), VO. + friction
H(005), H(015x), H(099) beriberi, H(170), stems with leaves of Bauhinia frutescens of Acacia sieberiana, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(033) sterility, H(068) bilharziosis, H(139) asthenia, barks stem, branch, trunk underground part of Vernonia colorata, ONS. of Securinega virosa of Combretum glutinosum of Acacia sieberiana, VO.
H(068) bilharziosis, roots of Securinega virosa of Acacia sieberiana, barks stem, branch, trunk of Vernonia colorata, fruits of Zea mays, to pound, to cook (H2O), VO
H(068) bilharziosis, bark of the undergroud part of Acacia sieberiana, ONS. of Securinega virosa of Vernonia colorata of Strychnos spinosa, RNS.., VO.
H(100) syph., roots Acacia., VO.
H(126), H(005), roots of Acacia sieberiana, ONS. of Combretum glutinosum of Tinospora bakis of Bauhinia rufescens, VO.
H(126), H(051x), roots of Acacia sieberiana of Tinospora bakis, leaves of Combretum glutinosum, to dry, powder, decoction (H2O), VO. + friction
H(173), ONS. Combretum glutinosum, Strophanthus sarmentosus, Acacia sieberiana, VO.
H(173), ONS. Acacia sieberiana, VO.
H(170), roots of Acacia sieberiana + bulb Haemanthus multiflorus, VO.
H(005), H(126), roots of Acacia sieberiana, ONS. of Combretum glutinosum of Tinospora bakis of Bauhinia rufescens, VO.
H(051x), H(126), Acacia sieberiana, Tinospora bakis, roots of séchée, pudre, decoction (H2O), VO. + friction
H(005), H(015x), H(099) beriberi, H(170), stems with leaves of Bauhinia frutescens of Acacia sieberiana, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(033) sterility, H(068) bilharziosis, H(139) asthenia, barks stem, branch, trunk underground part of Vernonia colorata, ONS. of Securinega virosa of Combretum glutinosum of Acacia sieberiana, VO.
H(068) bilharziosis, roots of Securinega virosa of Acacia sieberiana, barks stem, branch, trunk of Vernonia colorata, fruits of Zea mays, to pound, to cook (H2O), VO
H(068) bilharziosis, bark of the undergroud part of Acacia sieberiana, ONS. of Securinega virosa of Vernonia colorata of Strychnos spinosa, RNS.., VO.
H(100) syph., roots Acacia., VO.
H(126), H(005), roots of Acacia sieberiana, ONS. of Combretum glutinosum of Tinospora bakis of Bauhinia rufescens, VO.
H(126), H(051x), roots of Acacia sieberiana of Tinospora bakis, leaves of Combretum glutinosum, to dry, powder, decoction (H2O), VO. + friction
H(173), ONS. Combretum glutinosum, Strophanthus sarmentosus, Acacia sieberiana, VO.
H(173), ONS. Acacia sieberiana, VO.
H(170), roots of Acacia sieberiana + bulb Haemanthus multiflorus, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HK 54
Author(s) :
Kamatenesi, M. M., H. Oryem-Origa, A. Acipa
Title :
Medicinal plants of Otwal and Ngai Sub Counties in Oyam District, Nothern Uganda
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2011), 7:7 doi: 10.1186/1746-4269-7-7
Symptoms :
H(008), H(099)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, crushed roots of Acacia sieberiana, mixed in cold water, extract VO. half a glass two times a day.
H(099) epilepsy, crushed roots, mixed in cold water, extract VO.
H(099) epilepsy, crushed roots, mixed in cold water, extract VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Northern Uganda (Oyam District)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Acalypha fruticosa Forssk. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha fruticosa Forssk.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Acalypha amentacea Roxb.
Reference HC 13c
Author(s) :
Chabra, S.C., R.L.A. Mahunnah & E.N. Mshiu
Title :
Plants used in traditional medicine in Eastern Tanzania.III. Angiosperms (Euphorbiaceae to Menispermaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 28, pp. 255 - 283, (1990)
Symptoms :
H(005), H(014), H(099), H(104), H(157), H(184)
Recipes :
H(005), body swellings, VO. infusion leaves of Acalypha amentacea
H(014), itch, pounded leaves, local application
H(099), epilepsy, VO., decoction (H2O) leaves
H(104), stomach, VO. infusion leaves
H(157), convulsion, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(184), hydrocele, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(014), itch, pounded leaves, local application
H(099), epilepsy, VO., decoction (H2O) leaves
H(104), stomach, VO. infusion leaves
H(157), convulsion, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(184), hydrocele, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
mfulwe (Kami, Pare, Sambaa), mzahati (Nyamwezi), simamanelle (Makonde)
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 villicaulis Hochst.ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha villicaulis Hochst.ex A. Rich.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
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(008), H(099)
Recipes :
H(008), root Acalypha villicaulis, to pound, decoction (H2O) , to filter, VO.
H(099), maceration leave of Acalypha villicaulis of Plumbago zeylanica, bath
H(099), maceration leave of Acalypha villicaulis of Plumbago zeylanica, bath
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda
Vernacular name :
not registered
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 HH 11
Author(s) :
Haxaire Claudie (Pharmacienne)
Title :
Phytothérapie et Médecine Familiale chez les Gbaya-Kara (République Centrafricaine)
Thèse de doctorat, Université de Paris, Fac. Pharmacie., 320 p., (1979)
Symptoms :
H(036), H(051), H(068), H(099)
Recipes :
H(036), ONS., drops in eyes of a partial mixing of Acanthospermum hispidum , Ageratum conyzoides , Cymbopogon giganteus , Hymenocardia acida
H(051), bath of decoction (H2O) of leaves of a partial mixing of Acanthospermum hispidum, Alchornea laxiflora, Annona senegalensis, Clausena anisata , Ficus exasperata, Ficus asperifolia, Lantana camara , Morinda lucida , Ocimum basilicum , Protea elliotii, Sida rhombifolia , Steganotaenia araliacea , Vitex doniana
H(068) small intestinal worms, juice of crumpled leaves of a partial of Acanthospermum hispidum of Allophyllus sp. of Bidens pilosa of Clerodendrum umbellatumum of Dissotis sp. of Fadodgia pobeguinii of Luffa aegyptiaca of Manihot esculenta of Microglossa caudata of Mucuna poggei of Nicotiana tabacum of Thunbergia affinis of Vernonia amygdalina, drops in anus
H(099), nervous crisis in general, spinkling of crushed leaves in H2O Triumfetta cordifolia decoction (H2O) of leaves of a partial mixing of Acanthospermum hispidum , Ficus exasperata, Lantana camara , Stereospermum kunthianum , Vitex madiensis , Maytenus senegalensis
H(051), bath of decoction (H2O) of leaves of a partial mixing of Acanthospermum hispidum, Alchornea laxiflora, Annona senegalensis, Clausena anisata , Ficus exasperata, Ficus asperifolia, Lantana camara , Morinda lucida , Ocimum basilicum , Protea elliotii, Sida rhombifolia , Steganotaenia araliacea , Vitex doniana
H(068) small intestinal worms, juice of crumpled leaves of a partial of Acanthospermum hispidum of Allophyllus sp. of Bidens pilosa of Clerodendrum umbellatumum of Dissotis sp. of Fadodgia pobeguinii of Luffa aegyptiaca of Manihot esculenta of Microglossa caudata of Mucuna poggei of Nicotiana tabacum of Thunbergia affinis of Vernonia amygdalina, drops in anus
H(099), nervous crisis in general, spinkling of crushed leaves in H2O Triumfetta cordifolia decoction (H2O) of leaves of a partial mixing of Acanthospermum hispidum , Ficus exasperata, Lantana camara , Stereospermum kunthianum , Vitex madiensis , Maytenus senegalensis
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Central African Republic
Vernacular name :
Indicated by the author in phonetic note. not transposable
Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. Anderson :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. Anderson
Family :
Acanthaceae
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(020x), H(026), H(068), H(099), H(100), H(104), H(118), H(139)
Recipes :
H(020x) dog bite, H(026) dysmenorrhoea, H(068) intestinal helminthiasis, H(099) epilepsy, H(100) gonorrhoea, H(104) gastritis, H(118) pharyngitis, H(139) chronic ulcer, stem, leaves, tops of Acanthus montanus, RNS.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (upper Nyong valley forest)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HL 32
Author(s) :
Lautenschläger, T., M. Monizi , M. Pedro, J. L. Mandombe, M. Futuro Bránquima, C. Heinze and C. Neinhuis
Title :
First large-scale ethnobotanical survey in the province of Uíge, northern Angola
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 14:51 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0238-3
Symptoms :
H(033), H(095), H(099), H(104), H(126), H(150), H(160), H(151), H(176)
Recipes :
H(033) infertility, roasted leaves of Acanthus montanus, pulverize VO.
H(126) hepatitis, H(151) high blood pressure, H(160) angina pectoris, leaves , decoction VO.
H(095) nutrition leaves, VO.
H(099) epilepsy, roots, decoction, VO.
H(104) stomach pains leaves, enema
H(150) leg pain leaves + crudité, dermal
H(176) scoliosis, leaves, decoction, bath
H(126) hepatitis, H(151) high blood pressure, H(160) angina pectoris, leaves , decoction VO.
H(095) nutrition leaves, VO.
H(099) epilepsy, roots, decoction, VO.
H(104) stomach pains leaves, enema
H(150) leg pain leaves + crudité, dermal
H(176) scoliosis, leaves, decoction, bath
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (province de Uíge)
Vernacular name :
kekasanga, nkeka ngô (Kikongo)
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 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(099), H(156), H(201)
Recipes :
H(099), leaves of Cucumis aculeatus of Acanthus arboreus of Dichrocephala integrifolia, to pound, to dilute, to filter, VO.
H(156), leaves of Acanthus arboreus of Carica papaya of Mangifera indica of Dracaena steudneri, to carbonize, VO.
H(201) depressive psychosis, leaves of Cucumis aculeatus of Acanthus arboreus, to pound, to dilute, to filter, VO.
H(156), leaves of Acanthus arboreus of Carica papaya of Mangifera indica of Dracaena steudneri, to carbonize, VO.
H(201) depressive psychosis, leaves of Cucumis aculeatus of Acanthus arboreus, to pound, to dilute, to filter, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda
Vernacular name :
not registered
Achyranthes aspera L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Achyranthes aspera L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Achyranthes annua Dinter
,
Achyranthes indica (L.) Mill.
,
Achyranthes aspera var. sicula L.
,
Achyranthes obovata Peter.
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(099)
Recipes :
H(099), mental desease, whole plants, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Madagascar
Vernacular name :
votofosalahy
Achyrocalyx decaryi Benoist :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Achyrocalyx decaryi Benoist
Family :
Acanthaceae
Reference HR 57
Author(s) :
Randrianarivony, T. N., A. V. Ramarosandratana , T.H. Andriamihajarivo, F. Rakotoarivony, V. H. Jeannoda, A. Randrianasolo and R. W. Bussmann
Title :
The most used medicinal plants by communities in Mahaboboka, Amboronabo, Mikoboka, Southwestern, Madagascar
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 13:19 (2017)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-017-0147-x
Symptoms :
H(006), H(037), H(099), H(197)
Recipes :
H(006) constipation, H(046) measles, leaves of Achyrocalyx decaryi, decoction VO.
H(037) cough, pulmonary infection, whole plant of Achyrocalyx decaryi, decoction, VO.
H(099) epilepsy in children, decoction VO. and bathe
H(197) late closing in baby's fontanel, leaves, leafy twigs decoction, VO.
H(037) cough, pulmonary infection, whole plant of Achyrocalyx decaryi, decoction, VO.
H(099) epilepsy in children, decoction VO. and bathe
H(197) late closing in baby's fontanel, leaves, leafy twigs decoction, VO.
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Southwestern Madagascar
Vernacular name :
tsingirifotsy
Acokanthera schimperi (A.DC.) Schweinf. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acokanthera schimperi (A.DC.) Schweinf.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HH 13
Author(s) :
Hailu Tadeg, Endris Mohammed, Kaleab Asres, Tsige Gebre-Mariam
Title :
Antimicrobial activities of some selected traditional Ethiopian medicinal plants used in the treatment of skin disorders.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 100, pp. 168-175 (2005)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(003), H(004), H(014), H(018), H(099), H(100), H(113), H(161), H(168), H(172), H(173)
Recipes :
H(001) eye disease, H(003) swellings, H(004) wounds,H(014) scabies, H(014) tinea, H(014) eczema, H(018) headache, H(099) epilepsy, H(100) syphilis, H(113) rheumatic pain, H(161) warts, H(168) amnesia, H(172) elephantiasis, H(173) leprosy, leaves, RNS. (information in HH 13 from Abebe and Ayehu, 1993)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
mrenz
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