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Description :
oligomenorrhoea, menstrual periods occurring at intervals of greater than 35 days
11 plants found in 2 reference(s) :
Bridelia cathartica Bertol.f. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bridelia cathartica Bertol.f.
Family :
Phyllanthaceae
Reference HD 40
Author(s) :
de Wet, H.,S.C.Ngubane
Title :
Traditional herbal remedies used by women in a rural community in northern Maputaland (South Africa) for the treatment of gynaecology and obstetric complaints
South African Journal of Botany 94, 129–139 (2014)
Symptoms :
H(026), H(027), H(033), H(101), H(116x)
Recipes :
H(026) dysmenorrhoea or to shorten menstrual period during menarche. Chop the peeled root bark of Acalypha villicaulis and mix with the root of Searsia nebulosa and Bridelia cathartica. Boil three handfuls of mixed plant material in 2 L of water for 1 h, cool before straining. The residue can be dried and re-use. One cup (±250 mL) is VO. 2X/ day
H(026) dysmenorrhoea and H(033) infertility. Chopped roots of Bridelia cathartica, Tabernaemontana elegans, Erythrinia humeana, Ochna natalitia and Searsia nebulosa. Two handfuls of these mixed roots are boiled in 2.5 L of water for 2 h, strain and let cool. One cup of the decoction is taken orally 3 X/ day
H(026) dysmenorrhoea and H(116) amenorrhoe, roots of Rhoicissus digitata Bridelia cathartica and Peltophorum africanum are chopped. Four handfuls of the mixed plant material are boiled in 5 L of water for 1 h in a pot with a lid on. Half a cup of the decoction is taken orally two to three times a day (depending on one's preference)
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, H(101) menorrhagia, H(033) infertility, H(116x) oligomenorrhoea, H(027) premature birth and H(191) to cleanse the blood when pregnan. Roots of Bridelia cathartica, Rhoicissus digitata, Commiphora neglecta, Grewia occidentalis, Ochna natalitia, Garcinia livingstonei and Crotalaria monteiroi are chopped. A handful of mixed roots is boiled in five cups of water for 20 min, cool before straining. The residue can be dried for re-use. Half a cup of the decoction is taken orally twice a day after a meal
H(101) menorrhagia Either chopped roots or leaves of Bridelia cathartica are used individually. A handful of chopped plant material is boiled in 1 L of water for ±15 min, cool before straining. Half a cup is taken orally twice a day.
H(026) dysmenorrhoea and H(033) infertility, chopped roots of Bridelia cathartica, Erythrina humeana, Acalypha villicaulis, Searsia nebulosa, stem of Hyphaene coriacea or roots of Ozoroa engleri. Two handfuls of above mixed plant material are boiled in 1 L of water for 30 min, cool before straining. One cup of the decoction is taken thrice a day.
H(026) dysmenorrhoea and H(033) infertility. Chopped roots of Bridelia cathartica, Tabernaemontana elegans, Erythrinia humeana, Ochna natalitia and Searsia nebulosa. Two handfuls of these mixed roots are boiled in 2.5 L of water for 2 h, strain and let cool. One cup of the decoction is taken orally 3 X/ day
H(026) dysmenorrhoea and H(116) amenorrhoe, roots of Rhoicissus digitata Bridelia cathartica and Peltophorum africanum are chopped. Four handfuls of the mixed plant material are boiled in 5 L of water for 1 h in a pot with a lid on. Half a cup of the decoction is taken orally two to three times a day (depending on one's preference)
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, H(101) menorrhagia, H(033) infertility, H(116x) oligomenorrhoea, H(027) premature birth and H(191) to cleanse the blood when pregnan. Roots of Bridelia cathartica, Rhoicissus digitata, Commiphora neglecta, Grewia occidentalis, Ochna natalitia, Garcinia livingstonei and Crotalaria monteiroi are chopped. A handful of mixed roots is boiled in five cups of water for 20 min, cool before straining. The residue can be dried for re-use. Half a cup of the decoction is taken orally twice a day after a meal
H(101) menorrhagia Either chopped roots or leaves of Bridelia cathartica are used individually. A handful of chopped plant material is boiled in 1 L of water for ±15 min, cool before straining. Half a cup is taken orally twice a day.
H(026) dysmenorrhoea and H(033) infertility, chopped roots of Bridelia cathartica, Erythrina humeana, Acalypha villicaulis, Searsia nebulosa, stem of Hyphaene coriacea or roots of Ozoroa engleri. Two handfuls of above mixed plant material are boiled in 1 L of water for 30 min, cool before straining. One cup of the decoction is taken thrice a day.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
northern Maputaland (South Africa)
Vernacular name :
umkhawulangazi, ungazini (Zulu)
Bridelia ferruginea Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bridelia ferruginea Benth.
Family :
Phyllanthaceae
Reference HD 15
Author(s) :
Diafouka, A. J. P.
Title :
Analyse des usages des plantes médicinales dans 4 régions de Congo-Brazzaville.
Thèse de doctorat, Université libre de Bruxelles, Faculté des Sciences, Laboratoire de Botanique Systématique et de Phytosociologie, 431 p., (1997)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(006), H(008), H(013), H(018), H(037), H(038), H(091), H(108), H(113), H(116x), H(118), H(127), H(151)
Recipes :
H(004, 12) wounds, barks of Bridelia ferruginea, to scrape the internal part, local application
H(006), barks of Bridelia., decoction (1,5 l. H2O), VO., 100 ml., morning and evening
H(008), barks of Bridelia., to scrape the internal part, to stew application in the rectum
H(008), young leaves of Bridelia ferruginea of Annona senegalensis of Nauclea latifolia of Psorospermum febrifugum of Vitex madiensis, VO.
H(013) , leaves of Bridelia., to pound, local application
H(018), juice leaves of Bridelia., 1 drop in each eye and nostril
H(037) cough, barks of Bridelia., decoction (H2O), VO., 400 ml., 2 X / day
H(038, 5) pelvis pains, 250 gr. of barks of Bridelia ferruginea, 200 gr. of barks of Ongokea gore, decoction (2 l. H2O), VO., 100 ml., morning and evening
H(091, 2), anaemia, barks of Bridelia., decoction (H2O) + sugar, VO. 3 X / day ; childs, 1 coffee spoon ; adults, 100 ml.
H(100x), barks of Bridelia., decoction (1,5 l. H2O), VO., 100 ml., morning and evening
H(108), barks of Bridelia.ferruginea, roots of Morinda morindoides, decoction (1,5 l. H2O), VO., 2 X / day, ; childs, 1 soup spoon ; adults, 100 ml.
H(113) rheumatism, barks of Bridelia., decoction (2l. H2O), VO., 100 ml., morning and evening during 5 days
H(116x), 100 gr of roots of Nauclea latifolia of Quassia africana, 100 gr of barks of Bridelia ferruginea, decoction (H2O), VO., 100 ml., morning and evening before menses (no alcool)
H(118) angina, 300 gr. of barks of Bridelia., decoction (1l. H2O), VO., 100 ml., morning and evening
H(127), 100 gr. of roots of Nauclea latifolia and of Quassia africana, 100 gr. of barks of Bridelia ferruginea, decoction in 2 l. H2O, VO. , morning and evening ; childs, 1 soup spoon ; adults, 100 ml.
H(151, 2), leaves of Bridelia., decoction (H2O), VO., 100 ml., morning and evening + hip-bath
- - H(à revoir), 100 gr. of barks of Bridelia ferruginea, 100 gr. of roots of Quassia africana, decoction (3 l. H2O), to reduce to 2 l., VO., 1 soup spoon, morning and evening
H(à revoir), 100 gr. of barks of Bridelia., decoction (2 l. H2O), VO. 100 ml., morning and evening
H(006), barks of Bridelia., decoction (1,5 l. H2O), VO., 100 ml., morning and evening
H(008), barks of Bridelia., to scrape the internal part, to stew application in the rectum
H(008), young leaves of Bridelia ferruginea of Annona senegalensis of Nauclea latifolia of Psorospermum febrifugum of Vitex madiensis, VO.
H(013) , leaves of Bridelia., to pound, local application
H(018), juice leaves of Bridelia., 1 drop in each eye and nostril
H(037) cough, barks of Bridelia., decoction (H2O), VO., 400 ml., 2 X / day
H(038, 5) pelvis pains, 250 gr. of barks of Bridelia ferruginea, 200 gr. of barks of Ongokea gore, decoction (2 l. H2O), VO., 100 ml., morning and evening
H(091, 2), anaemia, barks of Bridelia., decoction (H2O) + sugar, VO. 3 X / day ; childs, 1 coffee spoon ; adults, 100 ml.
H(100x), barks of Bridelia., decoction (1,5 l. H2O), VO., 100 ml., morning and evening
H(108), barks of Bridelia.ferruginea, roots of Morinda morindoides, decoction (1,5 l. H2O), VO., 2 X / day, ; childs, 1 soup spoon ; adults, 100 ml.
H(113) rheumatism, barks of Bridelia., decoction (2l. H2O), VO., 100 ml., morning and evening during 5 days
H(116x), 100 gr of roots of Nauclea latifolia of Quassia africana, 100 gr of barks of Bridelia ferruginea, decoction (H2O), VO., 100 ml., morning and evening before menses (no alcool)
H(118) angina, 300 gr. of barks of Bridelia., decoction (1l. H2O), VO., 100 ml., morning and evening
H(127), 100 gr. of roots of Nauclea latifolia and of Quassia africana, 100 gr. of barks of Bridelia ferruginea, decoction in 2 l. H2O, VO. , morning and evening ; childs, 1 soup spoon ; adults, 100 ml.
H(151, 2), leaves of Bridelia., decoction (H2O), VO., 100 ml., morning and evening + hip-bath
- - H(à revoir), 100 gr. of barks of Bridelia ferruginea, 100 gr. of roots of Quassia africana, decoction (3 l. H2O), to reduce to 2 l., VO., 1 soup spoon, morning and evening
H(à revoir), 100 gr. of barks of Bridelia., decoction (2 l. H2O), VO. 100 ml., morning and evening
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo-Brazzaville
Vernacular name :
not registered
Carica papaya L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Carica papaya L.
Family :
Caricaceae
Reference HD 15
Author(s) :
Diafouka, A. J. P.
Title :
Analyse des usages des plantes médicinales dans 4 régions de Congo-Brazzaville.
Thèse de doctorat, Université libre de Bruxelles, Faculté des Sciences, Laboratoire de Botanique Systématique et de Phytosociologie, 431 p., (1997)
Symptoms :
H(002), H(008), H(014), H(027), H(037), H(045), H(046), H(051), H(058), H(068), H(100), H(103), H(113), H(116x), H(151), H(152)
Recipes :
H(002) hypogalactose, pounded leaves of Carica papaya + palm wine, to filter, VO., 200 ml. / day
H(008, 2), roots of Carica., decoction (H2O), VO. ; childs, 1 soup spoon ; adults, 50 ml., 3 X / day
H(008, 2), young leaves of Psidium guajava of Carica papaya, barks of Pentaclethra macrophylla, juice, VO. ; childs, 1 coffee spoon ; adults, 1 soup spoon, 3 X / day
H(014) whitlow, fruit sap of Carica., local application
H(014) whitlow, roots of Carica papaya, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, whole plant of Euphorbia hirta, to pound, local application during 1 night
H(027) to prevent abortion, roots of Morinda lucida of Carica papaya, decoction (H2O), VO., 200 ml. / day
H(037, 4) cough, leaves of Abrus precatorius of Carica papaya of Cymbopogon citratus, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(037) cough, fruits of Carica papaya of Ananas comosus of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(037) cough, unripe fruits of Carica papaya, leaves of Lantana camara of Cymbopogon citratus, decoction H20), VO. morning and evening ; childs, 50 ml. ; adults, 100 ml.
H(045) antiseptic urinary canal, roots of Carica papaya of Elaeis guineensis of Senna occdentalis, decoction (H2O), VO., 100 ml., morning and evening
H(046) measles, pounded leaves of Carica., maceration (H2O), macéré in un bath
H(051) fever, paludism, roots of Lantana camara of Senna occidentalis, roots and leaves of Carica papaya, decoction (H2O), couvrir le récipient with the leaves of Musa sapientum, steam bath
H(051, 5) fever, paludism, leaves of Lantana camara, roots + leaves of Carica papaya, roots of Cymbopogon citratus of Senna occidentalis, decoction (H2O), VO., 2 X / day ; childs, 2 coffee spoons ; adults, 100 ml.
H(051) fever, paludism, leaves of Senna occidentalis of Carica papaya of Mangifera indica of Persea americana, roots of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction (H20), VO. ; childs, 1 coffee spoon ; adults, 100 ml.
H(051) fever, paludism, leaves of Senna occidentalis of Carica papaya of Annona senegalensis, decoction (H2O), VO. 2 X / day; childs , 50 ml ; adults, 100 ml.
H(051) fever, paludism, leaves of Carica papaya of Senna occidentalis, decoction (H20), VO., 200 ml. / day
H(051, 6) fever, paludism, old leaves of Carica papaya, leaves of Cymbopogon citratus, fruits of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction (H2O), VO., 50 ml., 2X / day
H(051, 3) fever, paludism, old leaves of Carica papaya of Musa sapientum, fruits of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction (H2O), VO., 200 ml., 3 X / day
H(051, 16), fever, paludism, leaves of Carica papaya, roots of Senna occidentalis of Cymbopogon citratus, decoction (H2O), VO., 2 X / day ; childs, 1 coffee spoon ; adults, 100 ml.
H(051) fever, paludism, leaves of Carica papaya of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction (H2O), VO. 100 ml., morning and evening
H(051) fever, paludism, old leaves of Carica papaya of Musa sapientum, barks of Mangifera indica, decoction (H2O), VO. morning and evening ; childs, 50 ml. ; adults, 100 ml.
H(051) fever, paludism, leaves of Carica papaya, fruits sectionnés of Citrus aurantifolia, roots of Senna occidentalis, decoction (H2O), VO. 2 X / day ; childs, 50 ml. ; adults, 100 ml.
H(051) fever, paludism, leaves of Carica papaya, roots of Senna occidentalis of Cymbopogon citratus, decoction H20), VO. 3 X / day ; childs, 50 ml. ; adults, 100 ml.
H(058), leaves of Albizia ferruginea of Carica papaya of Gossypium barbadense of Lantana camara of Manihot esculenta, decoction (H2O), bath + steam bath
H(068, 7) intestinal parasitism, seeds of Carica. to pound, VO. morning and evening ; childs, 1 coffee spoon ; adults, 1 soup spoon
H(100, 2) blen., roots of Carica papaya, fruits of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction (H2O), VO. 200 ml., 3 X / day
H(100x) roots of Cassia occidentalis of Carica papaya of Elaeis guineensis, decoction (H2O), VO. 100 ml., 2 X / day
H(100x, 6), roots of Carica papaya of Citrus simensis, decoction in 1 l. H2O, VO., 100 ml. 3 X / day
H(103, 9), roots of Carica., decoction (H2O), mouth wash
H(113, 4) rheumatism, leaves of Ocimum gratissimum of Carica papaya of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction (H2O), bath
H(113) rheumatism, leaves of Carica papaya of Lantana camara, decoction (H2O), baths
H(116x), roots of Carica papaya, leaves of Morinda morindoides, decoction (H2O, VO., 1 coffee spoon morning and evening during 5 days
H(151), roots of Carica papaya, leaves of Persea americana of Desmodium velmutinum, decoction in 1,5 l. H2O, VO. 100 ml., 3 X / day
H(127), roots of Senna occidentalis of Carica papaya of Senna alata of Nauclea latifolia, decoction in du palm wine, VO. 200 ml., morning and evening
H(152), leaves of Carica., decoction (H2O), VO. 100 ml., morning and evening
H(008, 2), roots of Carica., decoction (H2O), VO. ; childs, 1 soup spoon ; adults, 50 ml., 3 X / day
H(008, 2), young leaves of Psidium guajava of Carica papaya, barks of Pentaclethra macrophylla, juice, VO. ; childs, 1 coffee spoon ; adults, 1 soup spoon, 3 X / day
H(014) whitlow, fruit sap of Carica., local application
H(014) whitlow, roots of Carica papaya, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, whole plant of Euphorbia hirta, to pound, local application during 1 night
H(027) to prevent abortion, roots of Morinda lucida of Carica papaya, decoction (H2O), VO., 200 ml. / day
H(037, 4) cough, leaves of Abrus precatorius of Carica papaya of Cymbopogon citratus, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(037) cough, fruits of Carica papaya of Ananas comosus of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(037) cough, unripe fruits of Carica papaya, leaves of Lantana camara of Cymbopogon citratus, decoction H20), VO. morning and evening ; childs, 50 ml. ; adults, 100 ml.
H(045) antiseptic urinary canal, roots of Carica papaya of Elaeis guineensis of Senna occdentalis, decoction (H2O), VO., 100 ml., morning and evening
H(046) measles, pounded leaves of Carica., maceration (H2O), macéré in un bath
H(051) fever, paludism, roots of Lantana camara of Senna occidentalis, roots and leaves of Carica papaya, decoction (H2O), couvrir le récipient with the leaves of Musa sapientum, steam bath
H(051, 5) fever, paludism, leaves of Lantana camara, roots + leaves of Carica papaya, roots of Cymbopogon citratus of Senna occidentalis, decoction (H2O), VO., 2 X / day ; childs, 2 coffee spoons ; adults, 100 ml.
H(051) fever, paludism, leaves of Senna occidentalis of Carica papaya of Mangifera indica of Persea americana, roots of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction (H20), VO. ; childs, 1 coffee spoon ; adults, 100 ml.
H(051) fever, paludism, leaves of Senna occidentalis of Carica papaya of Annona senegalensis, decoction (H2O), VO. 2 X / day; childs , 50 ml ; adults, 100 ml.
H(051) fever, paludism, leaves of Carica papaya of Senna occidentalis, decoction (H20), VO., 200 ml. / day
H(051, 6) fever, paludism, old leaves of Carica papaya, leaves of Cymbopogon citratus, fruits of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction (H2O), VO., 50 ml., 2X / day
H(051, 3) fever, paludism, old leaves of Carica papaya of Musa sapientum, fruits of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction (H2O), VO., 200 ml., 3 X / day
H(051, 16), fever, paludism, leaves of Carica papaya, roots of Senna occidentalis of Cymbopogon citratus, decoction (H2O), VO., 2 X / day ; childs, 1 coffee spoon ; adults, 100 ml.
H(051) fever, paludism, leaves of Carica papaya of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction (H2O), VO. 100 ml., morning and evening
H(051) fever, paludism, old leaves of Carica papaya of Musa sapientum, barks of Mangifera indica, decoction (H2O), VO. morning and evening ; childs, 50 ml. ; adults, 100 ml.
H(051) fever, paludism, leaves of Carica papaya, fruits sectionnés of Citrus aurantifolia, roots of Senna occidentalis, decoction (H2O), VO. 2 X / day ; childs, 50 ml. ; adults, 100 ml.
H(051) fever, paludism, leaves of Carica papaya, roots of Senna occidentalis of Cymbopogon citratus, decoction H20), VO. 3 X / day ; childs, 50 ml. ; adults, 100 ml.
H(058), leaves of Albizia ferruginea of Carica papaya of Gossypium barbadense of Lantana camara of Manihot esculenta, decoction (H2O), bath + steam bath
H(068, 7) intestinal parasitism, seeds of Carica. to pound, VO. morning and evening ; childs, 1 coffee spoon ; adults, 1 soup spoon
H(100, 2) blen., roots of Carica papaya, fruits of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction (H2O), VO. 200 ml., 3 X / day
H(100x) roots of Cassia occidentalis of Carica papaya of Elaeis guineensis, decoction (H2O), VO. 100 ml., 2 X / day
H(100x, 6), roots of Carica papaya of Citrus simensis, decoction in 1 l. H2O, VO., 100 ml. 3 X / day
H(103, 9), roots of Carica., decoction (H2O), mouth wash
H(113, 4) rheumatism, leaves of Ocimum gratissimum of Carica papaya of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction (H2O), bath
H(113) rheumatism, leaves of Carica papaya of Lantana camara, decoction (H2O), baths
H(116x), roots of Carica papaya, leaves of Morinda morindoides, decoction (H2O, VO., 1 coffee spoon morning and evening during 5 days
H(151), roots of Carica papaya, leaves of Persea americana of Desmodium velmutinum, decoction in 1,5 l. H2O, VO. 100 ml., 3 X / day
H(127), roots of Senna occidentalis of Carica papaya of Senna alata of Nauclea latifolia, decoction in du palm wine, VO. 200 ml., morning and evening
H(152), leaves of Carica., decoction (H2O), VO. 100 ml., morning and evening
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo-Brazzaville
Vernacular name :
not registered
Commiphora neglecta I.Verd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Commiphora neglecta I.Verd.
Family :
Burseraceae
Reference HD 40
Author(s) :
de Wet, H.,S.C.Ngubane
Title :
Traditional herbal remedies used by women in a rural community in northern Maputaland (South Africa) for the treatment of gynaecology and obstetric complaints
South African Journal of Botany 94, 129–139 (2014)
Symptoms :
H(026), H(027), H(033), H(101), H(116x)
Recipes :
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, H(101) menorrhagia, H(033) infertility, H(116x) oligomenorrhoea, H(027) premature birth and H(191) to cleanse the blood when pregnan. Roots of Bridelia cathartica, Rhoicissus digitata, Commiphora neglecta, Grewia occidentalis, Ochna natalitia, Garcinia livingstonei and Crotalaria monteiroi are chopped. A handful of mixed roots is boiled in five cups of water for 20 min, cool before straining. The residue can be dried for re-use. Half a cup of the decoction is taken orally twice a day after a meal
Region :
South Africa
Country :
northern Maputaland (South Africa)
Vernacular name :
umbhonde (Zulu)
Crotalaria monteiroi var. galpinii Burtt Davy ex I. Verd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Crotalaria monteiroi var. galpinii Burtt Davy ex I. Verd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HD 40
Author(s) :
de Wet, H.,S.C.Ngubane
Title :
Traditional herbal remedies used by women in a rural community in northern Maputaland (South Africa) for the treatment of gynaecology and obstetric complaints
South African Journal of Botany 94, 129–139 (2014)
Symptoms :
H(026), H(027), H(033), H(101), H(116x), H(191)
Recipes :
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, H(101) menorrhagia, H(033) infertility, H(116x) oligomenorrhoea, H(027) premature birth and H(191) to cleanse the blood when pregnan. Roots of Bridelia cathartica, Rhoicissus digitata, Commiphora neglecta, Grewia occidentalis, Ochna natalitia, Garcinia livingstonei and Crotalaria monteiroi are chopped. A handful of mixed roots is boiled in five cups of water for 20 min, cool before straining. The residue can be dried for re-use. Half a cup of the decoction is taken orally twice a day after a meal
Region :
South Africa
Country :
northern Maputaland (South Africa)
Vernacular name :
unkoshonkoshwana (Zulu)
Garcinia livingstonei T. Anderson :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Garcinia livingstonei T. Anderson
Family :
Clusiaceae
Reference HD 40
Author(s) :
de Wet, H.,S.C.Ngubane
Title :
Traditional herbal remedies used by women in a rural community in northern Maputaland (South Africa) for the treatment of gynaecology and obstetric complaints
South African Journal of Botany 94, 129–139 (2014)
Symptoms :
H(026), H(027), H(033), H(101), H(116x)
Recipes :
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, H(101) menorrhagia, H(033) infertility, H(116x) oligomenorrhoea, H(027) premature birth and H(191) to cleanse the blood when pregnan. Roots of Bridelia cathartica, Rhoicissus digitata, Commiphora neglecta, Grewia occidentalis, Ochna natalitia, Garcinia livingstonei and Crotalaria monteiroi are chopped. A handful of mixed roots is boiled in five cups of water for 20 min, cool before straining. The residue can be dried for re-use. Half a cup of the decoction is taken orally twice a day after a meal
H(026) dysmenorrhoea and postpartum haemorrhage, two handfuls of chopped dry or fresh roots are boiled in 2 L of water for 10 min, cool before straining. VO. half a cup, thrice a day to treat
H(026) dysmenorrhoea and postpartum haemorrhage, two handfuls of chopped dry or fresh roots are boiled in 2 L of water for 10 min, cool before straining. VO. half a cup, thrice a day to treat
Region :
South Africa
Country :
northern Maputaland (South Africa)
Vernacular name :
umgobandlovu (Zulu)
Grewia occidentalis L.f. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Grewia occidentalis L.f.
Family :
Tiliaceae
Reference HD 40
Author(s) :
de Wet, H.,S.C.Ngubane
Title :
Traditional herbal remedies used by women in a rural community in northern Maputaland (South Africa) for the treatment of gynaecology and obstetric complaints
South African Journal of Botany 94, 129–139 (2014)
Symptoms :
H(026), H(027), H(033), H(101), H(116x)
Recipes :
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, H(101) menorrhagia, H(033) infertility, H(116x) oligomenorrhoea, H(027) premature birth and H(191) to cleanse the blood when pregnan. Roots of Bridelia cathartica, Rhoicissus digitata, Commiphora neglecta, Grewia occidentalis, Ochna natalitia, Garcinia livingstonei and Crotalaria monteiroi are chopped. A handful of mixed roots is boiled in five cups of water for 20 min, cool before straining. The residue can be dried for re-use. Half a cup of the decoction is taken orally twice a day after a meal
Region :
South Africa
Country :
northern Maputaland (South Africa)
Vernacular name :
isinqonqothwane (Zulu)
Mitragyna stipulosa (DC.) O. Ktze :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Mitragyna stipulosa (DC.) O. Ktze
Family :
Rubiaceae
Synonyms :
Hallea stipulosa (DC.) Leroy
Reference HD 15
Author(s) :
Diafouka, A. J. P.
Title :
Analyse des usages des plantes médicinales dans 4 régions de Congo-Brazzaville.
Thèse de doctorat, Université libre de Bruxelles, Faculté des Sciences, Laboratoire de Botanique Systématique et de Phytosociologie, 431 p., (1997)
Symptoms :
H(027), H(033), H(037), H(103), H(116x), H(151)
Recipes :
H(027), barks of Mitragyna stipulosa, roots of Dichrostachys cinera, decoction (H2O), VO., 100 ml., during 3 days
H(033) femal, barks of Mitragyna stipulosa, roots of Acridocarpus congolensis, decoction (red wine), to dilute 1 jaune d'egg in 100 ml. du décocté, VO., 2 X / day, during 30 day
H(033) femal, barks of Mitragyna. maceration (H2O) during 12 H, VO., 50 ml. morning and evening
H(037) bronchitis, H(108), 150 gr. of barks of Mitragyna stipulosa, 150 gr. of barks of Syzygium brazzavillense, decoction (H2O) (1, 5 l H2O), VO., 100ml., during 3 days
H(100x), barks of Mitragyna., in pieces, maceration (H2O) during 12 H, VO., 50 ml., 2 X / day
H(103), scraped barks of Mangifera indica of Mitragyna stipulosa, decoction (H2O), to inhale the vapours by mouth
H(116x), barks of Mitragyna stipulosa, leaves of Acanthospermum hispidum, decoction (H2O), VO., 100 ml., during 4 days
H(151), barks of Mitragyna., decoction (H2O), VO., 100 ml., during 3 days
- H(à revoir), barks of Mitragyna stipulosa of Syzygium brazzavillense, decoction (H2O), VO. 100 ml., 3 X / day
H(033) femal, barks of Mitragyna stipulosa, roots of Acridocarpus congolensis, decoction (red wine), to dilute 1 jaune d'egg in 100 ml. du décocté, VO., 2 X / day, during 30 day
H(033) femal, barks of Mitragyna. maceration (H2O) during 12 H, VO., 50 ml. morning and evening
H(037) bronchitis, H(108), 150 gr. of barks of Mitragyna stipulosa, 150 gr. of barks of Syzygium brazzavillense, decoction (H2O) (1, 5 l H2O), VO., 100ml., during 3 days
H(100x), barks of Mitragyna., in pieces, maceration (H2O) during 12 H, VO., 50 ml., 2 X / day
H(103), scraped barks of Mangifera indica of Mitragyna stipulosa, decoction (H2O), to inhale the vapours by mouth
H(116x), barks of Mitragyna stipulosa, leaves of Acanthospermum hispidum, decoction (H2O), VO., 100 ml., during 4 days
H(151), barks of Mitragyna., decoction (H2O), VO., 100 ml., during 3 days
- H(à revoir), barks of Mitragyna stipulosa of Syzygium brazzavillense, decoction (H2O), VO. 100 ml., 3 X / day
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo-Brazzaville
Vernacular name :
not registered
Nauclea latifolia Sm. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Nauclea latifolia Sm.
Family :
Rubiaceae
Synonyms :
Sarcocephalus russeggeri Schweinf.
,
Sarcocephalus latifolius (Smith) Bruce
,
Sarcocephalus esculentus Afzel. ex Sabine
Reference HD 15
Author(s) :
Diafouka, A. J. P.
Title :
Analyse des usages des plantes médicinales dans 4 régions de Congo-Brazzaville.
Thèse de doctorat, Université libre de Bruxelles, Faculté des Sciences, Laboratoire de Botanique Systématique et de Phytosociologie, 431 p., (1997)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(008), H(013), H(015x), H(022), H(026), H(038), H(045), H(051), H(068), H(075), H(094), H(103), H(104), H(109), H(113), H(116x), H(118), H(127), H(130), H(139), H(169), H(178)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, scraped barks of Nauclea latifolia, local application
H(008), roots of Nauclea., decoction (H2O), VO., 2 X / day ; childs, 50 ml. ; adults, 100 ml
H(008), young leaves of Bridelia ferruginea of Annona senegalensis of Nauclea latifolia of Psorospermum febrifugum of Vitex madiensis, VO.
H(013) boil leaves of Nauclea., to soften at the heat of the fire + palm oil, local application
H(015x, 2), 100 gr. of roots of Nauclea latifolia, 100gr. of roots of Quassia africana, decoction in 2 L. H2O, VO., morning and evening ; childs , 1 soup spoon ; adults , 100 ml
H(022) painfull delivery, 200 gr. of roots of Nauclea., decoction (1 l. H2O), VO., 100 ml., morning and evening
H(026), 10 fruits of Elaeis guineensis, 150 gr. of roots of Nauclea latifolia, decoction (1,5 l. H2O), VO. 50 ml., 3 X / day till recovery
H(038, 2) pelvis pains, 150 gr. of roots of Nauclea latifolia, 3 fruits of Citus aurantifolia, decoction (H2O), VO., 100 ml. 3 X / day
H(045, 3) antiseptic urinary canal, 200 gr. of roots of Nauclea., maceration in 1l. H2O during 24 H., VO., 100 ml. morning and evening until recovery
H(051) fever, paludism, roots of Nauclea latifolia and of Senna occidentalis, decoction (H2O), VO., 3 X / day ; childs, 100 ml. ; adults, 200 ml
H(068, 2) intestinal helminthiasis, roots of Nauclea., decoction (H2O), VO., 2 X / day ; childs, 50 ml. ; adults, 100 ml
H(075) loss of appetite, unripe fruits of Nauclea., decoction in 1 l. H2O, VO., 3 X / day ; childs, 1 soup spoon ; adults, 2 soup spoonss, morning and evening
H(094), roots of Nauclea., decoction (H2O), VO., 2 X / day ; childs, 50 ml. ; adults, 100 ml
H(103) string ligament of the baby tongue, roots of Nauclea., maceration (H2O) during 3 J., 1 soup spoon, 3 X / day , during one week maximum
H(104, 7), 100 gr. of pieces of roots of Nauclea., maceration (H2O), VO. ; childs, 1 soup spoon ; adults, 100 ml., morning and evening
H(104, 3), 100 gr. of roots of Nauclea latifolia, 100 gr. of roots of Quassia africana, decoction in 1l. H2O, VO. morning and evening ; childs , 1 soup spoon ; adults, 100 ml.
H(104), roots of Nauclea latifolia, 2 fruits of Citrus aurantifolia, barks of Symphonia globulifera, decoction (H2O), VO. 50 ml., 3 X / day
H(104, 3), roots of Nauclea., decoction (H2O), VO., 2 X / day ; childs, 50 ml. ; adults, 100 ml
H(109) lumbar pains, roots of Nauclea., maceration (H2O), VO., 100 ml., morning and evening
H(113) rheumatism, roots of Nauclea latifolia, maceration (H2O) during 3 days + roots of Hibiscus sabdariffa, of Caloncoba welwitschii, decoction (H2O), to mix decoction and maceration, VO., 50 ml., morning and evening
H(113) stiffness in the limbs and the back, barks of Nauclea latifolia, roots of Caloncoba welwitschii of Dichrostachys cinera of Pentadiplandra brazzeana, decoction (H2O), VO. after the meal, 3 X / day
H(116x), 100 gr of roots of Nauclea latifolia of Quassia africana, 100 gr of barks of Bridelia ferruginea, decoction (H2O), VO., 100 ml., morning and evening before menses (no alcool)
H(118) angina, leaves and fruits of Nauclea., decoction (H2O), gargle 3 X / day until recovery
H(127), 100 gr. of roots of Nauclea latifolia and of Quassia africana, 100 gr. of barks of Bridelia ferruginea, decoction in 2 l. H2O, VO. , morning and evening ; childs, 1 soup spoon ; adults, 100 ml.
H(127), roots of Senna occidentalis of Carica papaya of Senna alata of Nauclea latifolia, decoction in du palm wine, VO. 200 ml., morning and evening
H(130), barks of Dichrostachys cinerea of Caloncoba welwitschii of Nauclea latifolia, barks of Pentadiplandra brazzeana, decoction (1,5 l. H2O), VO. 100 ml., 3 X / day
H(130) weakness of a limb, roots of Dichrostachys cinerea of Caloncoba welwitschii of Pentadiplandra brazzeana, barks of Nauclea latifolia, decoction (H2O), VO. 100 ml., 3 X / day
H(139) sexual asthenia, roots of Nauclea., maceration (H2O), VO., morning and evening until recovery
H(169, 2), roots of Nauclea., decoction (H2O), VO., 50 ml., 3 X / day until recovery
H(169), roots of Nauclea latifolia, barks of Crossopteryx febrifuga of Hymenocardia acida, decoction (H2O), VO. 50 ml., 3 X / day until recovery
H(178), roots of Nauclea latifolia of Caloncoba welwitschii, 1,5 l of sap of Tetracera potatoria, decoction (H2O), VO. , 100 ml. during 3 days
- H(à revoir), roots of Nauclea latifolia, barks of Syzygium brazzavillense, decoction (2 l. H2O), to reduce to 1 l., VO. , morning and evening ; childs, 1 soup spoon ; adults, 100 ml.
H(008), roots of Nauclea., decoction (H2O), VO., 2 X / day ; childs, 50 ml. ; adults, 100 ml
H(008), young leaves of Bridelia ferruginea of Annona senegalensis of Nauclea latifolia of Psorospermum febrifugum of Vitex madiensis, VO.
H(013) boil leaves of Nauclea., to soften at the heat of the fire + palm oil, local application
H(015x, 2), 100 gr. of roots of Nauclea latifolia, 100gr. of roots of Quassia africana, decoction in 2 L. H2O, VO., morning and evening ; childs , 1 soup spoon ; adults , 100 ml
H(022) painfull delivery, 200 gr. of roots of Nauclea., decoction (1 l. H2O), VO., 100 ml., morning and evening
H(026), 10 fruits of Elaeis guineensis, 150 gr. of roots of Nauclea latifolia, decoction (1,5 l. H2O), VO. 50 ml., 3 X / day till recovery
H(038, 2) pelvis pains, 150 gr. of roots of Nauclea latifolia, 3 fruits of Citus aurantifolia, decoction (H2O), VO., 100 ml. 3 X / day
H(045, 3) antiseptic urinary canal, 200 gr. of roots of Nauclea., maceration in 1l. H2O during 24 H., VO., 100 ml. morning and evening until recovery
H(051) fever, paludism, roots of Nauclea latifolia and of Senna occidentalis, decoction (H2O), VO., 3 X / day ; childs, 100 ml. ; adults, 200 ml
H(068, 2) intestinal helminthiasis, roots of Nauclea., decoction (H2O), VO., 2 X / day ; childs, 50 ml. ; adults, 100 ml
H(075) loss of appetite, unripe fruits of Nauclea., decoction in 1 l. H2O, VO., 3 X / day ; childs, 1 soup spoon ; adults, 2 soup spoonss, morning and evening
H(094), roots of Nauclea., decoction (H2O), VO., 2 X / day ; childs, 50 ml. ; adults, 100 ml
H(103) string ligament of the baby tongue, roots of Nauclea., maceration (H2O) during 3 J., 1 soup spoon, 3 X / day , during one week maximum
H(104, 7), 100 gr. of pieces of roots of Nauclea., maceration (H2O), VO. ; childs, 1 soup spoon ; adults, 100 ml., morning and evening
H(104, 3), 100 gr. of roots of Nauclea latifolia, 100 gr. of roots of Quassia africana, decoction in 1l. H2O, VO. morning and evening ; childs , 1 soup spoon ; adults, 100 ml.
H(104), roots of Nauclea latifolia, 2 fruits of Citrus aurantifolia, barks of Symphonia globulifera, decoction (H2O), VO. 50 ml., 3 X / day
H(104, 3), roots of Nauclea., decoction (H2O), VO., 2 X / day ; childs, 50 ml. ; adults, 100 ml
H(109) lumbar pains, roots of Nauclea., maceration (H2O), VO., 100 ml., morning and evening
H(113) rheumatism, roots of Nauclea latifolia, maceration (H2O) during 3 days + roots of Hibiscus sabdariffa, of Caloncoba welwitschii, decoction (H2O), to mix decoction and maceration, VO., 50 ml., morning and evening
H(113) stiffness in the limbs and the back, barks of Nauclea latifolia, roots of Caloncoba welwitschii of Dichrostachys cinera of Pentadiplandra brazzeana, decoction (H2O), VO. after the meal, 3 X / day
H(116x), 100 gr of roots of Nauclea latifolia of Quassia africana, 100 gr of barks of Bridelia ferruginea, decoction (H2O), VO., 100 ml., morning and evening before menses (no alcool)
H(118) angina, leaves and fruits of Nauclea., decoction (H2O), gargle 3 X / day until recovery
H(127), 100 gr. of roots of Nauclea latifolia and of Quassia africana, 100 gr. of barks of Bridelia ferruginea, decoction in 2 l. H2O, VO. , morning and evening ; childs, 1 soup spoon ; adults, 100 ml.
H(127), roots of Senna occidentalis of Carica papaya of Senna alata of Nauclea latifolia, decoction in du palm wine, VO. 200 ml., morning and evening
H(130), barks of Dichrostachys cinerea of Caloncoba welwitschii of Nauclea latifolia, barks of Pentadiplandra brazzeana, decoction (1,5 l. H2O), VO. 100 ml., 3 X / day
H(130) weakness of a limb, roots of Dichrostachys cinerea of Caloncoba welwitschii of Pentadiplandra brazzeana, barks of Nauclea latifolia, decoction (H2O), VO. 100 ml., 3 X / day
H(139) sexual asthenia, roots of Nauclea., maceration (H2O), VO., morning and evening until recovery
H(169, 2), roots of Nauclea., decoction (H2O), VO., 50 ml., 3 X / day until recovery
H(169), roots of Nauclea latifolia, barks of Crossopteryx febrifuga of Hymenocardia acida, decoction (H2O), VO. 50 ml., 3 X / day until recovery
H(178), roots of Nauclea latifolia of Caloncoba welwitschii, 1,5 l of sap of Tetracera potatoria, decoction (H2O), VO. , 100 ml. during 3 days
- H(à revoir), roots of Nauclea latifolia, barks of Syzygium brazzavillense, decoction (2 l. H2O), to reduce to 1 l., VO. , morning and evening ; childs, 1 soup spoon ; adults, 100 ml.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo-Brazzaville
Vernacular name :
not registered
Newbouldia laevis (P.Beauv.) Seemann ex Bureau :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Newbouldia laevis (P.Beauv.) Seemann ex Bureau
Family :
Bignoniaceae
Reference HD 15
Author(s) :
Diafouka, A. J. P.
Title :
Analyse des usages des plantes médicinales dans 4 régions de Congo-Brazzaville.
Thèse de doctorat, Université libre de Bruxelles, Faculté des Sciences, Laboratoire de Botanique Systématique et de Phytosociologie, 431 p., (1997)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(082), H(088), H(094), H(113), H(116x)
Recipes :
H(008), roots of Newbouldia laevis, decoction (1 l. H2O), VO. 100 ml., morning and evening until recovery
H(082), barks of Ceiba pentandra of Newbouldia laevis, leaves of Psorospermum febrifugum, decoction (2 l. H2O), VO., 3 X / day ; childs, 1 coffee spoon ; adults, 100 ml.
H(088) genital organs femal, barks of Mangifera indica of Newbouldia laevis, decoction (H2O), hip-bath
H(094, 2), barks of Mangifera indica of Newbouldia laevis, to pound, to dilute in 4 l. H2O, hip-bath, 2 X / day
H(094), 4 fresh fruits of Elaeis guineensis, internal part of the bark of Newbouldia laevis, to pound, to remove the fibres, in the rectum
H(113, 3) rheumatism, leaves of Newbouldia laevis of Costus afer of Vernonia amygdalina, decoction (H2O), to wash the sick parts
H(116x), barks or leaves of Newbouldia., decoction (1l. H2O), VO. 100 ml., morning and evening
H(082), barks of Ceiba pentandra of Newbouldia laevis, leaves of Psorospermum febrifugum, decoction (2 l. H2O), VO., 3 X / day ; childs, 1 coffee spoon ; adults, 100 ml.
H(088) genital organs femal, barks of Mangifera indica of Newbouldia laevis, decoction (H2O), hip-bath
H(094, 2), barks of Mangifera indica of Newbouldia laevis, to pound, to dilute in 4 l. H2O, hip-bath, 2 X / day
H(094), 4 fresh fruits of Elaeis guineensis, internal part of the bark of Newbouldia laevis, to pound, to remove the fibres, in the rectum
H(113, 3) rheumatism, leaves of Newbouldia laevis of Costus afer of Vernonia amygdalina, decoction (H2O), to wash the sick parts
H(116x), barks or leaves of Newbouldia., decoction (1l. H2O), VO. 100 ml., morning and evening
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo-Brazzaville
Vernacular name :
not registered
Rhoicissus digitata (L.f.) Gilg & M.Brandt :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Rhoicissus digitata (L.f.) Gilg & M.Brandt
Family :
Vitaceae
Reference HD 40
Author(s) :
de Wet, H.,S.C.Ngubane
Title :
Traditional herbal remedies used by women in a rural community in northern Maputaland (South Africa) for the treatment of gynaecology and obstetric complaints
South African Journal of Botany 94, 129–139 (2014)
Symptoms :
H(026), H(027), H(033), H(101), H(116x)
Recipes :
H(026) dysmenorrhoea and H(116) amenorrhoe, roots of Rhoicissus digitata Bridelia cathartica and Peltophorum africanum are chopped. Four handfuls of the mixed plant material are boiled in 5 L of water for 1 h in a pot with a lid on. Half a cup of the decoction is taken orally two to three times a day (depending on one's preference).
H(026) dysmenorrhoea and H(033) infertility.Two handfuls of chopped root material are boiled in 1 L of water for 30 min or in 2 L for 1 h, cool before straining. VO. Quarter of a cup (±82 mL) 3 X/ day,
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, H(101) menorrhagia, H(033) infertility, H(116x) oligomenorrhoea, H(027) premature birth and H(191) to cleanse the blood when pregnan. Roots of Bridelia cathartica, Rhoicissus digitata, Commiphora neglecta, Grewia occidentalis, Ochna natalitia, Garcinia livingstonei and Crotalaria monteiroi are chopped. A handful of mixed roots is boiled in five cups of water for 20 min, cool before straining. The residue can be dried for re-use. Half a cup of the decoction is taken orally twice a day after a meal
H(026) dysmenorrhoea and H(033) infertility.Two handfuls of chopped root material are boiled in 1 L of water for 30 min or in 2 L for 1 h, cool before straining. VO. Quarter of a cup (±82 mL) 3 X/ day,
H(026) dysmenorrhoea, H(101) menorrhagia, H(033) infertility, H(116x) oligomenorrhoea, H(027) premature birth and H(191) to cleanse the blood when pregnan. Roots of Bridelia cathartica, Rhoicissus digitata, Commiphora neglecta, Grewia occidentalis, Ochna natalitia, Garcinia livingstonei and Crotalaria monteiroi are chopped. A handful of mixed roots is boiled in five cups of water for 20 min, cool before straining. The residue can be dried for re-use. Half a cup of the decoction is taken orally twice a day after a meal
Region :
South Africa
Country :
northern Maputaland (South Africa)
Vernacular name :
umshongi, ithendengulube (Zulu)