Prelude Medicinal Plants Database
Search | Practical Guide | Authors | DisclaimerSymptom : H(103x)
Description :
teeth hygienne, dental hygiene, toothbrush, clean and whiten teeth., tooth sticks
127 plants found in 40 reference(s) :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia scorpioides (L.) W.F. Wight
Reference HB 53
Author(s) :
Belayneh, A. Asfaw, S. Demissew, N. F. Bussa
Title :
Medicinal plants potential and use by pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Erer Valley of Babile Wereda, Eastern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8:42 ( 2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/42
Symptoms :
H(008), H(076), H(094), H(103x)
Recipes :
H(008, 39) dysentery, crushed leaves and barks of Acacia nilotica, concoction, VO., herbal bath
H(076, 39) mouth infections, H(103, 39) toothache, H(103x, 39) bad breath (haliosis), leaves and barks crushed, chewed and spit
H(094, 39) haemorrhoids, crushed leaves and barks, concoction, local application
H(076, 39) mouth infections, H(103, 39) toothache, H(103x, 39) bad breath (haliosis), leaves and barks crushed, chewed and spit
H(094, 39) haemorrhoids, crushed leaves and barks, concoction, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Eastern Ethiopia) (Erer Valley of Babile Wereda)
Vernacular name :
serkema (Oromo) mere-aga, galol (Somali)
Acacia seyal Del. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia seyal Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HT 23
Author(s) :
Tapsoba, H. & J.P. Deschamps
Title :
Use of medicinal plants for the treatment of oral diseases in Burkina Faso.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 104, pp.68 - 78 ( 2006)
Symptoms :
H(076), H(103), H(103x)
Recipes :
H(103) toothache A decoction made with bark or leaves is used as a mouthwash to alleviate tooth pain.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Burkina Faso (Kadiogo province)
Vernacular name :
gon miougou (Moore)
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Alchornea cordata Benth.
Reference HI 09
Author(s) :
Idu, M., Umweni, A. A., Odaro, T. and Ojelede L.
Title :
Ethnobotanical Plants Used for Oral Healthcare Among the Esan Tribe of Edo State, Nigeria.
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 548-63, 2009.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/iduoralh.htm
Symptoms :
H(103), H(103x)
Recipes :
H(103) toothache, H(103x) teeth cleaning, twig, root of Alchornea cordifolia, chewed
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Edo State)
Vernacular name :
akowo, uwanwe (Esan)
Reference HK 62
Author(s) :
Kayode, J. & M. A. Omotoyinbo
Title :
Ethnobotanical Utilisation and Conservation of Chewing Sticks. Plants Species in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Research Journal of Botany 4(1) : 1-9, 2009
http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/academicjournals/rjb/2009/1-9.pdf
Symptoms :
H(103x), H(004x)
Recipes :
H(103x) dental hygiene, chewing a stem of Alchornea cordifolia. Other effects: healing of H(004x) mouth wound, H(103) teeth ache,
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Ekiti State)
Vernacular name :
eesin
Alchornea laxiflora (Benth.) Pax & K. Hoffm. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Alchornea laxiflora (Benth.) Pax & K. Hoffm.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HI 10
Author(s) :
Idu, M., B. C. Ndukwu
Title :
Studies of Plants Used in Ethnomedicine in Ethiope Concil Area of Delta State, Nigeria
Research Journal of Botany 1 (1) : 30 -43 (2006)
http://scialert.net/qredirect.php?doi=rjb.2006.30.43&linkid=pdf
Symptoms :
H(103x)
Recipes :
H(103x) chewing stick of Alchornea laxiflora to keep the teeth healthy because of its antimicrobial properties
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Area of Delta State)
Vernacular name :
urievwu
Reference HK 62
Author(s) :
Kayode, J. & M. A. Omotoyinbo
Title :
Ethnobotanical Utilisation and Conservation of Chewing Sticks. Plants Species in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Research Journal of Botany 4(1) : 1-9, 2009
http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/academicjournals/rjb/2009/1-9.pdf
Symptoms :
H(103x), H(045)
Recipes :
H(103x) dental hygiene, chewing a stem of Alchornea laxiflora. Other effects: H(045) posses antimicrobial agents
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Ekiti State)
Vernacular name :
iya/pepe
Allium cepa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium cepa L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Reference B7 Nord
Author(s) :
Bellakhdar, J., R. Claisse, J. Fleurentin & C. Younos
Title :
Repertory of standard herbal drugs in the Moroccan pharmacopoea
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 123 - 143 (1991)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/037887419190064K
Symptoms :
H(014), H(082), H(103x)
Recipes :
H(014) skin disease, H(082) asthma, H(103x) dental hygiene, bulb of Allium cepa, RNS., (plante cultivée)
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
bsal
Allophylus africanus P. Beauv. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Allophylus africanus P. Beauv.
Family :
Sapindaceae
Reference HI 09
Author(s) :
Idu, M., Umweni, A. A., Odaro, T. and Ojelede L.
Title :
Ethnobotanical Plants Used for Oral Healthcare Among the Esan Tribe of Edo State, Nigeria.
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 548-63, 2009.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/iduoralh.htm
Symptoms :
H(008), H(103x)
Recipes :
H(008), diarrhoea, H(103x) teeth cleaning, twig, root of Allophylus africanus, chewed
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Edo State)
Vernacular name :
ebe, ukpe (Esan)
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Synonyms :
Aloe vulgaris Lam.
Reference HK 62
Author(s) :
Kayode, J. & M. A. Omotoyinbo
Title :
Ethnobotanical Utilisation and Conservation of Chewing Sticks. Plants Species in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Research Journal of Botany 4(1) : 1-9, 2009
http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/academicjournals/rjb/2009/1-9.pdf
Symptoms :
H(103x), H(037), H(171)
Recipes :
H(103x) dental hygiene, chewing a stem of Aloe vera. Other effects:H(037) cough, H(171) diabetes
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Ekiti State)
Vernacular name :
aliofera
Alstonia boonei De Wild :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Alstonia boonei De Wild
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HK 62
Author(s) :
Kayode, J. & M. A. Omotoyinbo
Title :
Ethnobotanical Utilisation and Conservation of Chewing Sticks. Plants Species in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Research Journal of Botany 4(1) : 1-9, 2009
http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/academicjournals/rjb/2009/1-9.pdf
Symptoms :
H(103x), H(036), H(051)
Recipes :
H(103x) dental hygiene, chewing a stem of Alstonia boonei. Other effects: H(036) dizziness, H(051) fever, H(082) asthma, H(113) rheumatic pains
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Ekiti State)
Vernacular name :
ahuum
Ammi visnaga (L.) Lam :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ammi visnaga (L.) Lam
Family :
Apiaceae
Reference B7 Nord
Author(s) :
Bellakhdar, J., R. Claisse, J. Fleurentin & C. Younos
Title :
Repertory of standard herbal drugs in the Moroccan pharmacopoea
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 123 - 143 (1991)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/037887419190064K
Symptoms :
H(018), H(036), H(103x), H(171)
Recipes :
H(018) headache, H(036) vertigo, H(103x) hygiène dentaire, H(171) hypoglycaemic, fruit of Ammi visnaga, RNS.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
besnika
Anacardium occidentale L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Anacardium occidentale L.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Reference HI 09
Author(s) :
Idu, M., Umweni, A. A., Odaro, T. and Ojelede L.
Title :
Ethnobotanical Plants Used for Oral Healthcare Among the Esan Tribe of Edo State, Nigeria.
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 548-63, 2009.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/iduoralh.htm
Symptoms :
H(103), H(103x)
Recipes :
H(103) sore gum, H(103x) teeth cleaning,. twig of Anacardium occidentale, chewed
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Edo State)
Vernacular name :
ikashu (Esan)
Reference HK 62
Author(s) :
Kayode, J. & M. A. Omotoyinbo
Title :
Ethnobotanical Utilisation and Conservation of Chewing Sticks. Plants Species in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Research Journal of Botany 4(1) : 1-9, 2009
http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/academicjournals/rjb/2009/1-9.pdf
Symptoms :
H(103x), H(037), H(076), H(103)
Recipes :
H(103x) dental hygiene, chewing a stem of Anacardium occidentale. Other effects:H(037) cough, H(076) sore gums, H(103) tooth ache
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Ekiti State)
Vernacular name :
kaju
Anogeissus leiocarpa (DC.) Guill. & Perr. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Anogeissus leiocarpa (DC.) Guill. & Perr.
Family :
Combretaceae
Synonyms :
Anogeissus schimperi Hochst. ex Hutch. & Dalziel
Reference HB 33
Author(s) :
Bhat, R.B., E.O. Etejere, V.T. Oladipo
Title :
Ethnobotanical studies fron central Nigeria.
Economic Botany, 44 (3), pp. 382-390, (1990)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(103x)
Recipes :
Harvest fresh twigs of Anogeissus leiocarpa at any time of day
H(051, f) paludism the leaves are packed tightly in earthen pots to which water is added; after cooking to give a concentrated decoction wich is taken orally.
H(202, f), the roots are used as chewing sticks for cleaning teeth
H(051, f) paludism the leaves are packed tightly in earthen pots to which water is added; after cooking to give a concentrated decoction wich is taken orally.
H(202, f), the roots are used as chewing sticks for cleaning teeth
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Central Nigeria (Kwara state)
Vernacular name :
ayin (Yoruba), marike (Hausa), atara (Ibo)
Reference HK 62
Author(s) :
Kayode, J. & M. A. Omotoyinbo
Title :
Ethnobotanical Utilisation and Conservation of Chewing Sticks. Plants Species in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Research Journal of Botany 4(1) : 1-9, 2009
http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/academicjournals/rjb/2009/1-9.pdf
Symptoms :
H(103x)
Recipes :
H(103x) dental hygiene, chewing a stem of Anogeissus leiocarpa
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Ekiti State)
Vernacular name :
ayin
Atractylis gummifera L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Atractylis gummifera L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference T3 Nord
Author(s) :
Tahri, N. , A. El Basti, L. Zidane, A. Rochdi, A. Douira
Title :
Etude ethnobotanique des plantes medicinales dans la province de Settat (Maroc)
Kastamonu Üni., Orman Fakültesi Dergisi, 12 (2): 192-208 (2012)
Symptoms :
H(013), H(022), H(092), H(103x), H(198x)
Recipes :
H(013) freckles on the face, acne pimples , H(013 abscess ; roots of Atractylis gummifera as a poultice or friction
H(022) difficult deliveries , H(036) dizziness, H(108) colds, fumigation des racines
H(103x) whiten teeth; decoction of the root in mouthwash
H(198x) hair care ; decoction or powder of the root which is mixed with henna , nard, lavender and rose .
H(092) root poisoning is often accidental and can be fatal
H(022) difficult deliveries , H(036) dizziness, H(108) colds, fumigation des racines
H(103x) whiten teeth; decoction of the root in mouthwash
H(198x) hair care ; decoction or powder of the root which is mixed with henna , nard, lavender and rose .
H(092) root poisoning is often accidental and can be fatal
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Morocco (province of Settat)
Vernacular name :
addâd (Arabic), chardon à glu (French)
Aulacocalyx jasminiflora f. brevis N. Hallé :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aulacocalyx jasminiflora f. brevis N. Hallé
Family :
Rubiaceae
Reference HI 09
Author(s) :
Idu, M., Umweni, A. A., Odaro, T. and Ojelede L.
Title :
Ethnobotanical Plants Used for Oral Healthcare Among the Esan Tribe of Edo State, Nigeria.
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 548-63, 2009.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/iduoralh.htm
Symptoms :
H(103x)
Recipes :
H(103x) teeth cleaning,. twig of Aulococalyx jasminiflora, chewed
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Edo State)
Vernacular name :
amegben (Esan)
Azadirachta indica A. Juss. :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.
Family :
Meliaceae
Synonyms :
Melia azadirachta L.
Reference HB 33
Author(s) :
Bhat, R.B., E.O. Etejere, V.T. Oladipo
Title :
Ethnobotanical studies fron central Nigeria.
Economic Botany, 44 (3), pp. 382-390, (1990)
Symptoms :
H(002), H(039), H(051), H(103), H(103x)
Recipes :
Harvest young and mature twigs of Azadirachta indica at any time of day
H(002, f) catarrh: A potful of the leaves is boiled in water and the concentrated hot solution used as a steam bath, inhaled, or taken orally.
H(039, f), the fresh leaves are mixed with cereals during storage to prevent insect attack.
H(051, f) paludism: A potful of the leaves is boiled or squeezed in water for some time; the decoction is taken orally, hot or cold,or used as a steam bath.
H(103x, f) The stem is used as a chewing stick to clean the teeth and gums.
H(103) the juice is believed to prevent tooth decay and gum infections
H(002, f) catarrh: A potful of the leaves is boiled in water and the concentrated hot solution used as a steam bath, inhaled, or taken orally.
H(039, f), the fresh leaves are mixed with cereals during storage to prevent insect attack.
H(051, f) paludism: A potful of the leaves is boiled or squeezed in water for some time; the decoction is taken orally, hot or cold,or used as a steam bath.
H(103x, f) The stem is used as a chewing stick to clean the teeth and gums.
H(103) the juice is believed to prevent tooth decay and gum infections
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Central Nigeria (Kwara state)
Vernacular name :
igi-oba (Yoruba), dogo / yaro (Hausa)
Reference HI 09
Author(s) :
Idu, M., Umweni, A. A., Odaro, T. and Ojelede L.
Title :
Ethnobotanical Plants Used for Oral Healthcare Among the Esan Tribe of Edo State, Nigeria.
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 548-63, 2009.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/iduoralh.htm
Symptoms :
H(051), H(103x), H(104), H(118)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, H(103x) teeth cleaning, H(104) stomach-ache, H(118) sore throat, twig, stem bark of Azardirachta indica, chewed
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Edo State)
Vernacular name :
dongoyaro (Esan)
Reference HK 62
Author(s) :
Kayode, J. & M. A. Omotoyinbo
Title :
Ethnobotanical Utilisation and Conservation of Chewing Sticks. Plants Species in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Research Journal of Botany 4(1) : 1-9, 2009
http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/academicjournals/rjb/2009/1-9.pdf
Symptoms :
H(103x), H(051)
Recipes :
H(103x) dental hygiene, chewing a stem of Azadirachta indica. Other effects: H(051) fever
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Ekiti State)
Vernacular name :
dongoyaro
Reference HM 44
Author(s) :
Muhammad, S. and M.A. Shinkafi
Title :
In-Vitro activity of the extract of some Nigerian plants used as chewing sticks on human odohntopathogens
International journal of pure and applied sciences, 1(2) pp. 25-31 (2007)
www.ijpas.com
Symptoms :
H(103x)
Recipes :
H(103x) teeth hygienne for healty teeth gum and fresh breath, stem or roots of Azadirachta indica as chewing sticks
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
neem (general), dogonyaro (Hausa)
Reference HT 23
Author(s) :
Tapsoba, H. & J.P. Deschamps
Title :
Use of medicinal plants for the treatment of oral diseases in Burkina Faso.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 104, pp.68 - 78 ( 2006)
Symptoms :
H(103x)
Recipes :
H(103x), oral hygiene, used as chewing-sticks for mouth and teeth cleaning
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Burkina Faso (Kadiogo province)
Vernacular name :
neem (Moore)
Baphia nitida Lodd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Baphia nitida Lodd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HI 09
Author(s) :
Idu, M., Umweni, A. A., Odaro, T. and Ojelede L.
Title :
Ethnobotanical Plants Used for Oral Healthcare Among the Esan Tribe of Edo State, Nigeria.
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 548-63, 2009.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/iduoralh.htm
Symptoms :
H(103x)
Recipes :
H(103x) teeth cleaning, twig, stem of Baphia nitidia, chewed
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Edo State)
Vernacular name :
otua (Esan)
Blighia sapida Koenig :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Blighia sapida Koenig
Family :
Sapindaceae
Reference HK 62
Author(s) :
Kayode, J. & M. A. Omotoyinbo
Title :
Ethnobotanical Utilisation and Conservation of Chewing Sticks. Plants Species in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Research Journal of Botany 4(1) : 1-9, 2009
http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/academicjournals/rjb/2009/1-9.pdf
Symptoms :
H(103x), H(004x)
Recipes :
H(103x) dental hygiene, chewing a stem of Blighia sapida, Other effects: H(004x) mouth wounds
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Ekiti State)
Vernacular name :
isin eye
Bridelia ferruginea Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bridelia ferruginea Benth.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HK 62
Author(s) :
Kayode, J. & M. A. Omotoyinbo
Title :
Ethnobotanical Utilisation and Conservation of Chewing Sticks. Plants Species in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Research Journal of Botany 4(1) : 1-9, 2009
http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/academicjournals/rjb/2009/1-9.pdf
Symptoms :
H(103x), H(004x)
Recipes :
H(103x) dental hygiene, chewing a stem of Bridelia ferruginea, curing mouth wounds. Other effects: :H(004x) mouth wounds
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Ekiti State)
Vernacular name :
ura
Bridelia micrantha (Hochst.) Baillon :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bridelia micrantha (Hochst.) Baillon
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Bridelia stenocarpa Müll. Arg.
Reference HK 62
Author(s) :
Kayode, J. & M. A. Omotoyinbo
Title :
Ethnobotanical Utilisation and Conservation of Chewing Sticks. Plants Species in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Research Journal of Botany 4(1) : 1-9, 2009
http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/academicjournals/rjb/2009/1-9.pdf
Symptoms :
H(103x), H(018)
Recipes :
H(103x) dental hygiene, chewing a stem of Bridelia micrantha, Other effects: H(018) head ache
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Ekiti State)
Vernacular name :
arasa
Buchholzia coriacea Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Buchholzia coriacea Engl.
Family :
Capparaceae
Reference HK 62
Author(s) :
Kayode, J. & M. A. Omotoyinbo
Title :
Ethnobotanical Utilisation and Conservation of Chewing Sticks. Plants Species in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Research Journal of Botany 4(1) : 1-9, 2009
http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/academicjournals/rjb/2009/1-9.pdf
Symptoms :
H(103x), H(014), H(200)
Recipes :
H(103x) dental hygiene, chewing a stem of Buchholzia coriacea. Other effects:H(014) anti fungal and H(200) anti bacterial agents
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Ekiti State)
Vernacular name :
uoo
Calliandra portoricensis (Jacq.) Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Calliandra portoricensis (Jacq.) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 62
Author(s) :
Kayode, J. & M. A. Omotoyinbo
Title :
Ethnobotanical Utilisation and Conservation of Chewing Sticks. Plants Species in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Research Journal of Botany 4(1) : 1-9, 2009
http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/academicjournals/rjb/2009/1-9.pdf
Symptoms :
H(103x), H(018), H(100), H(137)
Recipes :
H(103x) dental hygiene, chewing a stem of Calliandra portoricensis. Other effects: H(018) head ache, H(100) gonorrhea, H(137) analgesic
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Ekiti State)
Vernacular name :
ule