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Description :
abdominal pain, dyspepsia, enteritis, stomachache, stomach pains, stomachic, gastric ulcer, stomach ulcer, colic, colitis, gastritis , gastralgia, heartburn, bowels, abdominal pain, colic, gut, intestinal complaint
1759 plants found in 475 reference(s) :
Aaronsohnia pubescens (Desf.) K.Bremer & Humphries :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aaronsohnia pubescens (Desf.) K.Bremer & Humphries
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference N2 Nord
Author(s) :
De Natale, A. Pollio
Title :
A forgotten Collection: the Libyan Ethnobotanical exhibits (1912-14) by A. Trotter at the Museum O. Comes at the University Federico II of Naples, Italy
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 8:4 (2012)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/8/1/4
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) gastro-intestinal aches, leaves of Aaronsohnia pubescens grounded and eaten
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Libya
Vernacular name :
uàs-uàsa (arab); uscescuane (tuaregh)
Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench
Family :
Malvaceae
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(008), H(104), H(171)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea, H(171) diabetes, H(104) intestinal inflammation, leaves of Abelmoschus esculentus, decoction, VO.
H(095) nutrition, fruit, VO.
H(095) nutrition, fruit, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (province de Uíge)
Vernacular name :
kiabo (Portuguese), kingombo (Kikongo)
Abrus precatorius L. :
15 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
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(008), H(037), H(076), H(091), H(104), H(108), H(129), H(139)
Recipes :
H(008) + H(104), H(076), H(129), stem with leaves of Abrus precatorius, maceration H2O, decantation, VO.
H(037) + H(108), leaves of Abrus precatorius, powder, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(037) + H(108), stem with leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(091) asthenia, powder of leaves+ honey, VO.
H(091) asthenia, roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(139), dry leaves, powder in H2O, VO.
voiceless, chewed leaves
H(037) + H(108), leaves of Abrus precatorius, powder, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(037) + H(108), stem with leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(091) asthenia, powder of leaves+ honey, VO.
H(091) asthenia, roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(139), dry leaves, powder in H2O, VO.
voiceless, chewed leaves
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Togo
Vernacular name :
djédjinkudjin (Mina), denkudjé, dékudjé (Ewé)
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 HB 50
Author(s) :
Bruschi, P., , M. Morganti, M. Mancini, M. A. Signorini
Title :
Traditional healers and laypeople: A qualitative and quantitative approach to local knowledge on medicinal plants in Muda (Mozambique)
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 138, 543– 563, (2011)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874111007276
Symptoms :
H(004), H(008), H(026), H(033), H(051), H(104)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, roots of Abrus precatorius ash, direct application
H(008) diarrhea, roots macerated in H2O, VO.
H(008) chinhamucaca (milky diarrhea accompanied by H(055) vomiting) , roots, mush, as food
H(026) menstrual cycle, mush, as food.
H(033) female infertility, roots macerated in H2O or mush, VO. or as food
H(051) bandama (severe paludism symptoms), roots, mush, as food
H(104) stomachache, roots decoction, VO
H(008) diarrhea, roots macerated in H2O, VO.
H(008) chinhamucaca (milky diarrhea accompanied by H(055) vomiting) , roots, mush, as food
H(026) menstrual cycle, mush, as food.
H(033) female infertility, roots macerated in H2O or mush, VO. or as food
H(051) bandama (severe paludism symptoms), roots, mush, as food
H(104) stomachache, roots decoction, VO
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Mozambique (Muda)
Vernacular name :
mutitivaroi, mini-mini (Chindau)
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 HC 53
Author(s) :
Conde, P., R. Figueira, S.. Saraiva, L. Catarino, M. Romeiras, M. C. Duarte
Title :
The Botanic Mission to Mozambique (1942-1948): contributions to knowledge of the medicinal flora of Mozambique
História, Ciências, Saúde – Manguinhos, Rio de Janeiro, v.21, n.2, abr.-jun. 2014.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0104-59702014000200007
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach aches (As folhas come gente quando a barriga dói tem bom gosto) leaves of Abrus precatorius, VO. (Recipes collected from the Botanic Mission to Mozambique collectors’ field books (1942-1948))
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Mozambique
Vernacular name :
metituaroi
Reference HG 17
Author(s) :
Geissler, W., S. A. Harris, R. J. Prince, A. Olsen, R. A. Odhiambo, H. Oketch-Rabah, P. A. Madiega, A. Andersen, P. Molgaard
Title :
Medicinal plants used by Luo mothers and children in Bondo district, Kenya.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874102001915
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 83, pp. 39 - 54 (2002)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(104), H(108)
Recipes :
H(037), H(104), H(108), leaves and roots of Abrus precatorius to chew or decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya( Bondo district)
Vernacular name :
ombulu (Luo)
Reference HH 09b
Author(s) :
Hamill, F.A., S. Apio, N. K. Mubiru, R. Bukenya-Ziraba, M. Mosango, O. W. Maganyi and D. D. Soejarto
Title :
Traditional herbal drugs of Southern Uganda, II:
literature analysis and antimicrobial assays, Volume 84, pp. 57 - 78 (2003)
Symptoms :
H(022), H(104)
Recipes :
H(022) mother 's health, leaves of Abrus precatorius, sprinkle in bath of pregnant women
H(104) stomach ache, leaves + roots chewed as needed to effect result (not for children)
(seeds are toxic)
H(104) stomach ache, leaves + roots chewed as needed to effect result (not for children)
(seeds are toxic)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
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(001), H(006), H(013), H(037), H(092), H(104), H(111), H(181)
Recipes :
H(001), conjonctivitis, decoction (H2O) leaves of Abrus precatorius, RNS.
H(006) + H(104),H(037) cough, chewed leaves of Abrus
H(013) , H(111), H(181), pounded seeds of Abrus precatorius, local application
H(092), seeds
H(006) + H(104),H(037) cough, chewed leaves of Abrus
H(013) , H(111), H(181), pounded seeds of Abrus precatorius, local application
H(092), seeds
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
not registered
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(008), H(020), H(038), H(055), H(104), H(139)
Recipes :
H(008), leaves of Abrus precatorius, RNS.
H(020) snake, roots chewed, juice on bite
H(038), dryed leaves, powder
H(055) + H(104) stomach, pounded leaves + H2O cold, emetic
H(104), leaves, RNS.
H(139), roots chewed, juice , VO
H(020) snake, roots chewed, juice on bite
H(038), dryed leaves, powder
H(055) + H(104) stomach, pounded leaves + H2O cold, emetic
H(104), leaves, RNS.
H(139), roots chewed, juice , VO
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
lufyambo (Shambaa, Tanzania), motipitipi (Swahili, Kenya), mwanga - la - nyuki (Digo, Kenya), ombulu (Luo, Kenya), osito (Padhola, Ouganda), banyorboi (Boni, Kenya)
Reference HK 22
Author(s) :
Kerharo, J. & A. Bouquet
Title :
Plantes médicinales et toxiques de la Côte-d'Ivoire - Haute-Volta.Mission d'étude de la pharmacopée indigène en A.O.F.
Editions Vigot Frères, Paris, 300 p., (1950)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(007), H(018), H(022), H(034), H(037), H(045), H(100), H(104), H(124), H(126), H(139)
Recipes :
H(004) + H(045) + H(124), stems, leaves of Abrus precatorius, local application
H(018), Abrus precatorius, leaves, juice + ginger (Zingiber officinale), RNS.
H(022), H(104), H(139), stems, leaves, decoction, VO.
H(034),H(037) cough, leaves, juice + palm wine, VO.
H(004) + H(045) + H(124), stems, leaves, pulp, local aplication
H(100)blen + H(007), H(126) + H(007), roots, RNS.
H(139), ONS. of Mallotus oppositifolius, Sida vernonifolia, Phylanthus floribundus, Abrus precatorius, Aframomum melegueta , powder in palm wine or H2O
H(018), Abrus precatorius, leaves, juice + ginger (Zingiber officinale), RNS.
H(022), H(104), H(139), stems, leaves, decoction, VO.
H(034),H(037) cough, leaves, juice + palm wine, VO.
H(004) + H(045) + H(124), stems, leaves, pulp, local aplication
H(100)blen + H(007), H(126) + H(007), roots, RNS.
H(139), ONS. of Mallotus oppositifolius, Sida vernonifolia, Phylanthus floribundus, Abrus precatorius, Aframomum melegueta , powder in palm wine or H2O
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso
Vernacular name :
jéquirity, liane à réglisse, (local French), goassien (Tagouana), laboma, sicama (Baoulé), sanga (Yacouba), moudié - bi - titi (à feuilles un peu sucré) (Shien), gou-bléidi (Gouro), boudonguié (Gagou), krikpé, klékwé (Bété), damabo (Ashanti)
Reference HN 32
Author(s) :
Nagata, J. M., A. R. Jew, J. M. Kimeud, C. R. Salmena, E. A. Bukusi, C. R. Cohen
Title :
Medical pluralism on Mfangano Island: Use of medicinal plants among persons living with HIV/AIDS in Suba District, Kenya
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 135, 501–509, (2011)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874111002029
Symptoms :
H(037), H(104), H(108)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, H(104) stomach ache, H(108) cold, leaves, roots of Abrus precatorius, chewed, decoction VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Suba District)
Vernacular name :
ombulu (Luo), esiti (Suba)
Reference HO 12
Author(s) :
Okafor, J. & R. Ham
Title :
Identification, utilisation et conservation des plantes médicinales dans le sud-est du Nigeria.
Thèmes de la biodiversité africaine, Le Programme d'Appui à la Biodiversité, Numéro 3, Juillet 1999
http://www.worldwildlife.org/bsp/publications/africa/okaforfr/okaforfr.pdf
Symptoms :
H(037), H(104)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, , chewed leaves of Abrus precatorius mixed with honey or palm oil
H(104) stomach pain, chewed leaves of Abrus precatorius
H(104) stomach pain, chewed leaves of Abrus precatorius
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-East) (Central plain of Igbo)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HS 06
Author(s) :
Staner, P. & R. Boutique
Title :
Matériaux pour l'étude des plantes médicinales indigènes du Congo Belge.
Mém. Institut royal colonial belge, Section des Sc. naturelles et médicales,Collection in-8°, fasc. 6 et dernier, 228 p., (1937)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) belly, leaves of Abrus precatorius, RNS.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (ex. Zaïre) (Atlantic region)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HT 28
Author(s) :
Tabuti, J.R.S., K.A. Lye, S.S. Dhillion
Title :
Traditional herbal drugs of Bulamogi, Uganda: plants, use and administration.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 88, pp. 19-44 (2003)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874103001612
Symptoms :
H(001), H(033x), H(104), H(201)
Recipes :
H(001) conjonctivite, seeds of Abrus precatorius, VO.
H(033x) premature ejaculation, decoction of roots powder and leaves, VO.
H(046) protection again varicella of childs, seedstied around the children
H(100) syphilis, infusion of leaves of Abrus., VO.
H(100) gonorrhoea, roots of Abrus., RNS.
H(104) belly pains, leaves and roots of Abrus., RNS.
H(201) protect one against dangers, seeds, RNS.
H(033x) premature ejaculation, decoction of roots powder and leaves, VO.
H(046) protection again varicella of childs, seedstied around the children
H(100) syphilis, infusion of leaves of Abrus., VO.
H(100) gonorrhoea, roots of Abrus., RNS.
H(104) belly pains, leaves and roots of Abrus., RNS.
H(201) protect one against dangers, seeds, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda, Bulamogi country
Vernacular name :
kasitisiti
Reference HU 02
Author(s) :
Urso, V., M. A. Signorini, M. Tonini , P. Bruschi
Title :
Wild medicinal and food plants used by communities living in Mopane woodlands of southern Angola: Results of an ethnobotanical field investigation
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 177, 126–139, (2016)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(104)
Recipes :
H(037, 1) cough, H(104) stomach ache, belowground organs of Abrus precatorius, RNS
Region :
West Africa
Country :
southern Angola
Vernacular name :
omehobungu
Abrus precatorius L. subsp. africanus Verdc. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L. subsp. africanus Verdc.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Glycine abrus L.
Reference HC 52
Author(s) :
Catarino, L. , P. J. Havik , M. M. Romeiras
Title :
Medicinal plants of Guinea-Bissau: Therapeutic applications, ethnic diversity and knowledge transfer
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 183, 71–94 (2016)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2016.02.032
Symptoms :
H(002), H(027w), H(027z), H(033), H(104), H(137)
Recipes :
H(137) pains, H(027z) pregnancy; childbirth; H(002) breastfeeding and H(027w) diseases of the newborn, H(104) intestinal problems, H(033) male impotence, aerial parts of plant of Abrus precatorius subsp. africanus, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
benambô, bunámbô (Biafada), ovocate (Bijagó), planta-di-açúcar (Guinean creole), cassenti (Jola), n’tchet, camdoudou (Nalu)
Abrus schimperi Hochst. ex Baker :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus schimperi Hochst. ex Baker
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(027y)
Recipes :
H(027y) cure post partum H(104) stomachache, H(151) hypertension , roots of Abrus schimperi, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
vugagati (Nyamwezi)
Abrus sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus sp.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HJ 08
Author(s) :
Jiofack, T., l. Ayissi, C. Fokunang, N. Guedje and V. Kemeuze
Title :
Ethnobotany and phytomedicine of the upper Nyong valley forest in Cameroon
African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology Vol. 3(4). pp. 144-150, April, 2009
http://www.academicjournals.org/ajpp
Symptoms :
H(033), H(075), H(104), H(201)
Recipes :
H(033) intrauterine death, H(075) loss of appetite, H(104) abdominal pains, H(201) metaphysical power, whole plant, leafy twigs, leaves of Abrus sp, RNS.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (upper Nyong valley forest)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Abutilon bidentatum (Hochst.) A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abutilon bidentatum (Hochst.) A. Rich.
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) abdominal pain, crush leaves of Abutilon bidentatum, filter and drink by adding milk
H(211) michi (sick headache, + fever + muscle spasm + herpes + excessive sweating) crush leaves, filter and drink
H(211) michi (sick headache, + fever + muscle spasm + herpes + excessive sweating) crush leaves, filter and drink
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
nbeger negarito (Tigrigna)
Abutilon longicuspe Hochst. ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abutilon longicuspe Hochst. ex A. Rich.
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HK 67
Author(s) :
Kidane, B.,T. van Andel, L. .J. van der Maesen, Z. Asfaw
Title :
Use and management of traditional medicinal plants by Maale and Ari ethnic communities in southern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:46 (2014)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/46
Symptoms :
H(008), H(104)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea, H(104) stomach ache, H(104) gastritis, leaves of Abutilon longicuspe, RNS., VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone)
Vernacular name :
polo golodo (Maale)
Abutilon mauritianum (Jacq.) Medik. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Abutilon mauritianum (Jacq.) Medik.
Family :
Malvaceae
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(104)
Recipes :
H(104) , colitis, gastritis, whole plant , triturated, decant, VO. + kaolin
H(124), haemorrhage, stem with leaves, decoction, VO.
H(124), haemorrhage, stem with leaves, decoction, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Benin
Vernacular name :
ahlanma (Fon), ahanhou (Yoruba)
Reference HB 25M
Author(s) :
Bossard, E.
Title :
La médecine traditionnelle au centre et à l'ouest de l'Angola.
Ministério da ciênciae da tecnologia. Instituto de investigaçâo cientifica tropical. Lisboa - p. 531 (1996) (ISBN : 972-672-858-4)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(104)
Recipes :
H(008) + H(104), boiled herbof Abutilon mauritianum is used to produce an emollient
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (regions of Cuanza Norte, Golungo Alto, Dembos, Quibaxi)
Vernacular name :
(ka) pianeka (Kimbundu), malvas (Portuguese)
Abutilon ramosum (Cav.) Guill. & Perr. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abutilon ramosum (Cav.) Guill. & Perr.
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HM 52
Author(s) :
Musa, M. S., F. E. Abdelrasool, E. A. Elsheikh, L. A. M. N. Ahmed, A. L. E. Mahmoud & S. M. Yagi
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the Blue Nile State, South-eastern Sudan
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 5(17), pp. 4287-4297, 9 September, 2011
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR/PDF/pdf2011/9Sept/Musa%20et%20al.pdf
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ache, maceration of roots of Abutilon ramosum, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Sudan (South-eastern) (Blue Nile State)
Vernacular name :
fofo
Acacia abyssinica Hochst. ex Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia abyssinica Hochst. ex Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HN 26
Author(s) :
Nanyingi, M. O., J. M Mbaria, A. L. Lanyasunya, C. G. Wagate, K. B Koros, H. F Kaburia, R. W Munenge & W. O Ogara
Title :
Ethnopharmacological survey of Samburu District, Kenya.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 4:14 (2008)
Symptoms :
H(008) + H(104), H(109), H(113)
Recipes :
H(008) + H(104) gastrointestinal diseases, H(109) lumbago and H(113) arthritis, roots, barks of Acacia abyssinica, homogenization, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Samburu district)
Vernacular name :
lngingiletome (Samburu)
Acacia albida Del. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia albida Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev.
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(027y), H(037), H(104), H(124), H(179)
Recipes :
H(027y, 41) postpartum complications, H(179, 41) kidney disease, concoction of barks, flowers, leaves of Acacia albida, VO
H(104, 41) stomachache / H(008, 41) diarrhea, concoction of crushed barks, flowers, leaves of Acacia albida, VO, enema
H(037, 41) cough,H(037, 41)pneumonia, H(124, 41) haemorrhage, concoction of barks, flowers, leaves, VO.
H(104, 41) stomachache / H(008, 41) diarrhea, concoction of crushed barks, flowers, leaves of Acacia albida, VO, enema
H(037, 41) cough,H(037, 41)pneumonia, H(124, 41) haemorrhage, concoction of barks, flowers, leaves, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Eastern Ethiopia) (Erer Valley of Babile Wereda)
Vernacular name :
gerbi (Oromo), (Somali)
Reference HW 53
Author(s) :
Wezel, A.
Title :
Plantes médicinales et leur utilisation traditionnelle chez les paysans au Niger
Etudes flor.vég. Burkina Faso 6, 9-18
Frankfurt/Ouagadougou August/Août 2002
Symptoms :
H(002), H(008), H(046), H(051), H(077), H(094), H(104), H(108)
Recipes :
H(002) lactogenic, H(008) diarrhoea, H(046) measles, H(051) fever, H(077) anti-vomitory, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) abdominal pain, H(108) cold; organs of Acacia albida used, leaves, branch, barks, flowers, roots, RNS. (recipes collected from female healers)
H(008) diarrhoea, H(008) dysentery, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) colic, H(104) abdominal pain; organs of Acacia albida used, leaves, barks, flowers, roots, RNS. (recipes collected from male healers)
H(008) diarrhoea, H(008) dysentery, H(094) haemorrhoids, H(104) colic, H(104) abdominal pain; organs of Acacia albida used, leaves, barks, flowers, roots, RNS. (recipes collected from male healers)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Niger
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 22
Author(s) :
Kerharo, J. & A. Bouquet
Title :
Plantes médicinales et toxiques de la Côte-d'Ivoire - Haute-Volta.Mission d'étude de la pharmacopée indigène en A.O.F.
Editions Vigot Frères, Paris, 300 p., (1950)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(008), H(076), H(104)
Recipes :
H(001), ophtalmia, leaves of Acacia arabica, pulp on eyelids
H(008), barks, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(076), barks, decoction (H2O) , gargles, wounds in the mouth
H(104), barks, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(008), barks, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(076), barks, decoction (H2O) , gargles, wounds in the mouth
H(104), barks, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso
Vernacular name :
barand (Bambara), (Dioula), (Malinké), kada trépon (Gourmantché), pérananga, tiaranlanga (Mossi), kambani (Nienengué), bagana (Guimini)
Acacia brevispica Harms :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia brevispica Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HB 26M
Author(s) :
Bonnefoux, Benedicto Marius (R.P.)
Title :
Plantes médicinales du Hufla. Manuscrits n° 1 et n°2 (Congrégation do Espirito Santo), 1885-1937. Registrated by Bossard, E. in ref. HB 25M
Symptoms :
H(004), H(014), H(104)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, cooked leaves of Acacia brevispica, application on wounds
H(014) purpura, leaves, RNS.
H(104) sourness stomach (otyi) ngwilila, leaves, to chew
H(014) purpura, leaves, RNS.
H(104) sourness stomach (otyi) ngwilila, leaves, to chew
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (regions of Hufla, Tchivinguiro)
Vernacular name :
(omu) nkhenya, (omu) nkhenga, (olu) nkhuenya (Nyaneka)
Reference HG 17
Author(s) :
Geissler, W., S. A. Harris, R. J. Prince, A. Olsen, R. A. Odhiambo, H. Oketch-Rabah, P. A. Madiega, A. Andersen, P. Molgaard
Title :
Medicinal plants used by Luo mothers and children in Bondo district, Kenya.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874102001915
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 83, pp. 39 - 54 (2002)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(039), H(104)
Recipes :
H(008), H(104), H(039) "headworms", roots and seeds decoction , VO. + powder to snuff
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya Bondo district)
Vernacular name :
osiri (Luo)
Acacia drepanolobium Harms ex Sjöstedt :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia drepanolobium Harms ex Sjöstedt
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HA 29 d
Author(s) :
M. Ichikawa
Title :
The Suiei Ndorobo, the hunter-gatherers in the Mathew's Range of northern Kenya in : AFLORA on the Web (http://130.54.103.36/aflora.nsf) The database of traditional plant utilization in AfricaCenter for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Symptoms :
H(095), H(104)
Recipes :
H(104), bark soaked in water and used as medicine for stomech disorder; bark tastes "kemototo"(astringent)
H(095, r), green gall eaten raw.
H(095, r), green gall eaten raw.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Northern)
Vernacular name :
luai (Dorobo) (Suiei)
Acacia dudgeonii Craib ex Holland :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia dudgeonii Craib ex Holland
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HZ 03
Author(s) :
Zerbo, P., J. Millogo-Rasolodimby, O. G. Nacoulma-Ouédraogo, P. Van Damme
Title :
Plantes médicinales et pratiques médicales au Burkina Faso : cas des Sanan
Bois et Forêts des Tropiques, N° 307 ( 1 ), (2011)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) digestive disorders, trunk barks of Acacia dudgeonii, decoction, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Burkina Faso (San countries, northwestern Burkina Faso)
Vernacular name :
banlàa (Sanan)
Acacia ehrenbergiana Hayne :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia ehrenbergiana Hayne
Family :
Fabaceae
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(104)
Recipes :
H(104) dyspepsia, bark of Acacia ehrenbergiana, RNS VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Yalow Woreda, Afar regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Acacia etbaïca Schweinf. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia etbaïca Schweinf.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HB 32
Author(s) :
Bussmann, R.W.
Title :
Ethnobotany of the Samburu of Mt. Nyirun South Turkana, Kenya.
Additional File
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2:35 (2006)
Symptoms :
H(022), H(104)
Recipes :
H(022) oxytocic, H(104) stomach, boil roots of Acacia etbaïca in H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Mt Nyiru, South Turkana)
Vernacular name :
loilailei
Reference HH 18
Author(s) :
Hassan-Abdallah, A., A. Merito, S. Hassan, D. Aboubaker, M. Djama, Z. Asfaw, E. Kelbessa
Title :
Medicinal plants andt heir uses by the people in the Region of Randa, Djibouti
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 148 701–713, (2013)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) gastric, soaking crushed bark and fruits of Acacia etbaica in H2O and VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Djibouti (Region of Randa)
Vernacular name :
kasalto (Geez ?)
Acacia hockii De Wild. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia hockii De Wild.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HB 32
Author(s) :
Bussmann, R.W.
Title :
Ethnobotany of the Samburu of Mt. Nyirun South Turkana, Kenya.
Additional File
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2:35 (2006)
Symptoms :
H(022), H(104)
Recipes :
H(022), H(104) stomach, boil roots in H2O, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Mt Nyiru, South Turkana)
Vernacular name :
loilailei
Reference HG 17
Author(s) :
Geissler, W., S. A. Harris, R. J. Prince, A. Olsen, R. A. Odhiambo, H. Oketch-Rabah, P. A. Madiega, A. Andersen, P. Molgaard
Title :
Medicinal plants used by Luo mothers and children in Bondo district, Kenya.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874102001915
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 83, pp. 39 - 54 (2002)
Symptoms :
H(003), H(008), H(013), H(104)
Recipes :
H(008), H(104) wuoyo, mbaha, (diarrhoea, stomach ache), barks decoction of Acacia hockii, washing, steam bath, decoction VO.
H(003),H(013) yamo (boils, swelling), barks decoction of Acacia hockii, washing, steam bath, decoction VO.
H(003),H(013) yamo (boils, swelling), barks decoction of Acacia hockii, washing, steam bath, decoction VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya Bondo district)
Vernacular name :
obedi (Luo)
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(104)
Recipes :
H(104) abdominal (colic) pains, herbal “tea”, barks of Acacia hockii, decoction, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Marakwet Community)
Vernacular name :
churur (local dialect), whistling
thorn/shittim wood (Englisch)
Reference HL 01
Author(s) :
Lindsay, R.S. & F.N. Hepper
Title :
Medicinal plants of Marakwet
Kenya.Kew, Royal Botanic Gardens, United Kingdom, 49 p., (1978)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(088) child, infusion barks stems , branche, trunk, VO.
H(104) barks stems , branche, trunk, to chew or decoction, VO
H(104) barks stems , branche, trunk, to chew or decoction, VO
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Marakwet)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Acacia karroo Hayne :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia karroo Hayne
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HM 58
Author(s) :
Mabogo, D.E.N.
Title :
The ethnobotany of the Vhavenda.
Magister Scientiae in the Faculty of Science (Department of Botany)
Thesis, University of Pretoria. (1990)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(008), H(055), H(104), H(108), H(124)
Recipes :
H(001) eyes inflamation, H(008) dysentery, H(008) diarrhoea, H(055) emetic, H(104) colic, H(108) cold, H(124) coagulent, barks of Acacia karroo
H(201) magic, thorns
H(201) magic, thorns
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Venda country)
Vernacular name :
muuunga (Venda)
Reference HM 64
Author(s) :
Moteetee, A. , B-E .Van Wyk
Title :
The medical ethnobotany of Lesotho: a review
Bothalia 41,1: 209–228 (2011)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) Acacia karroo crushed for colic in infants
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Lesotho)
Vernacular name :
leōka
Reference HP 54
Author(s) :
Phillips, E.P.
Title :
A contribution to the flora of the Leribe Plateau and environs . Annals of the South African Museum16: 1–379 . (1917)
From:
The medical ethnobotany of Lesotho: a review. Bothalia 41,1: 209–228 (2011)
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) Acacia karroo crushed for colic in infants
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Lesotho)
Vernacular name :
leōka