Prelude Medicinal Plants Database
Search | Practical Guide | Contact | Authors | DisclaimerSymptom : H(137)
Description :
algia, diffuse pain, sores, antalgic, analgesic, anaesthetic
385 plants found in 155 reference(s) :
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)
Acacia albida Del. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia albida Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev.
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(004), H(020), H(092), H(097z), H(111), H(137)
Recipes :
H(137) pains, H(004) wounds, H(097z) skin inflammations and H(111) burns, H(020) stings; bites and H(092) poisoning, bark of Faidherbia albida , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
bioépi, djúè (Balanta), buàdja (Biafada), camude, camudo, camudé (Bijagó), biongômo (Balanta-mané), ferida-branco, fididabranco, pau-ferida, pó-de-ferida-branco (Guinean creole) sipiñã, sipiña-brabu (Creole; Senegal´sflora), busseu-uliba (Busseu-uliba), cad (Fula foro), bubirique (Jola), borassanhe, buladanêlhe, bulé, búrlè-danédjo, marroné, (Fula), betampale (Mancanha), borassam, borassam-ô (Mandinga), butchampele (Manjaco), ussímpulo (Pepel)
Acacia karroo Hayne :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia karroo Hayne
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HD 22
Author(s) :
De Beer, J.J.J., B.-E. Van Wyk
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of the Agter–Hantam, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
South African Journal of Botany, Volume 77, 741–754, (2011)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0254629911000469
Symptoms :
H(137), H(239)
Recipes :
H(137) the bark of Acacia karroo is used to treat aching legs
H(239, 5) used as fire-wood
H(239, 5) used as fire-wood
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa, Agter–Hantam, Northern Cape Province
Vernacular name :
witdoring, witpendoring (Hantam names)
Acacia raddiana Savi :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia raddiana Savi
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(137), H(201)
Recipes :
H(095), dried pods called are pounded and mixed with milk and eaten
H(137), H2O decoction of dried bark used for relieving bone pain, "nkiritet"
H(201), the whole plant is used for "lasarr" and "nkieu" rituals.
H(137), H2O decoction of dried bark used for relieving bone pain, "nkiritet"
H(201), the whole plant is used for "lasarr" and "nkieu" rituals.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya (Northern)
Vernacular name :
ltepes (Dorobo (Suiei)
Acalypha fruticosa Forssk. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha fruticosa Forssk.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Acalypha amentacea Roxb.
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(000), H(004), H(013), H(045), H(051), H(085), H(103), H(108), H(124), H(137)
Recipes :
H(000) malaise, soaking the crushed plant of Acalypha fruticosa for 3h in H2O and VO.
H(004) wounds,H(013) infections, H(045) wound infections, H(124) haemorrhage, H(137) sores, leaves paste of Acalypha fruticosa , local application
H(013) skin infections, H(085) diphtheria, soaking crushed fresh leaves in H2O and VO.
H(108) colds, soaking crushed leaves in H2O and the H2O is used as nose drop
H(051) fevers, soaking crushed fresh leaves in H2O and VO.
H(103) tooth decays, soaking leaves in in H2O and H2O is used as mouthwash
H(004) wounds,H(013) infections, H(045) wound infections, H(124) haemorrhage, H(137) sores, leaves paste of Acalypha fruticosa , local application
H(013) skin infections, H(085) diphtheria, soaking crushed fresh leaves in H2O and VO.
H(108) colds, soaking crushed leaves in H2O and the H2O is used as nose drop
H(051) fevers, soaking crushed fresh leaves in H2O and VO.
H(103) tooth decays, soaking leaves in in H2O and H2O is used as mouthwash
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Djibouti (Region of Randa)
Vernacular name :
darmuusa (Geez ?)
Reference HS 12b
Author(s) :
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. II. Plants of the families Combretaceae - Labiatae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 47 - 70, (1992)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(045), H(106), H(137)
Recipes :
H(004) + H(045) + H(106) , a handfull of fresh leaves, crushed and mixed with 1 glass H2O, filtered, the extract is appled on the infected wound
H(137), fresh leaves are crushed or powdered, mixed with copd H2O, vapours inhaled or mixture applied on the skin as sedative
H(137), fresh leaves are crushed or powdered, mixed with copd H2O, vapours inhaled or mixture applied on the skin as sedative
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Somalia
Vernacular name :
jambac
Acalypha ornata Hochst. ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha ornata Hochst. ex A. Rich.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HV 03
Author(s) :
Vergiat, A.-M.
Title :
Plantes magiques et médicinales des féticheurs de l'Oubangui (Région de Bangui) (3e partie)
Journal d'agriculture tropicale et de botanique appliquée, vol. 16, n°9-10, Septembre-octobre 1969. pp. 418-456;
Journal d'agriculture tropicale et de botanique appliquée, vol. 17, n°1-4, Janvier-février-mars-avril 1970. pp. 60-91;
Journal d'agriculture tropicale et de botanique appliquée, vol. 17, n°5-6, Mai-juin 1970. pp. 171-199;
Journal d'agriculture tropicale et de botanique appliquée, vol. 17, n°7-9, Juillet-août-septembre 1970. pp. 295-339
http://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1969_num_16_9_3037
http://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1970_num_17_1_3053
http://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1970_num_17_5_3060
http://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1970_num_17_7_3071
Symptoms :
H(094), H(137), H(201)
Recipes :
H(094) hemorrhoids, seat bath with decoction of leaves of Acalypha ornata
H(094) hemorrhoids, decoction of roots, VO.
H(094) hemorrhoids, decoction of roots of Nicotiana tabacum of Alcalypha ornata, VO. + poultice of pounded roots
H(137) diffuse pain, rubing the chest against pain with ashes
H(201) plant fetish of the Maor genius
H(094) hemorrhoids, decoction of roots, VO.
H(094) hemorrhoids, decoction of roots of Nicotiana tabacum of Alcalypha ornata, VO. + poultice of pounded roots
H(137) diffuse pain, rubing the chest against pain with ashes
H(201) plant fetish of the Maor genius
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Central African Republic (Oubangui)
Vernacular name :
feua (Linda), fevo (Banda), koake (Langwasi), fafango (Lissongo), te sondo (Manja).
Acmella caulirhiza Delile :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acmella caulirhiza Delile
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Spilanthes mauritiana (A. Rich. ex Pers.) DC.
,
Spilanthes filicaulis (Schumach. & Thonn.) C.D.Adams
Reference HD 04
Author(s) :
Desouter, S.
Title :
Pharmacopée humaine et vétérinaire du Rwanda.
Musée royal de l'Afrique centrale
Tervuren. Ann. Sc. Eco., Vol. 22, 254 p., (1991)
Symptoms :
H(103), H(137)
Recipes :
H(103) + H(137), flowers, chewed, juice, to rub the gums and keep the rest in the mouth a long time as sedative
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Rwanda
Vernacular name :
ubushwima (Kinyarwanda)
Reference HP 13
Author(s) :
Phanuel, A. S., R.O. Nyunja and J.C. Onyango
Title :
Plant Species in the Folk medicine of Kit Mikayi Region, Western Kenya
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 14: 836-40. (2010)
Symptoms :
H(103), H(137)
Recipes :
H(103) teeth pain, H(137) sores, leaves, whole plant of Spilannthes maurttanum, RNS. (number of informants = 10 )
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Kenya (Kit Mikayi Region)
Vernacular name :
nyajuok
Adansonia digitata L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Adansonia digitata L.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Synonyms :
Adansonia sphaerocarpa A.Chev.
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(051), H(091), H(137)
Recipes :
H(051), bark, steam baths
H(091), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(091), bark, decoction (H2O) , bath
H(137), bark, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(091), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(091), bark, decoction (H2O) , bath
H(137), bark, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mbuyu (Digo, Kenya)), mlamba (Taita, Kenya), moandu (Sukuma, Tanzania)
Reference HN 15
Author(s) :
Natabou Dégbé, F.
Title :
Contribution à l'étude de la médecine et de la Pharmacopée traditionnelles au Bénin: Tentatives d'intégration dans le système de santé officiel.
Thèse pour l'obtention du diplôme de Docteur en Pharmacie de l'Université Cheikh Anta Diop (Dipl ôme d'état), 138 p., Juillet 1991
Symptoms :
H(008), H(015), H(051), H(102), H(103), H(116), H(124), H(137)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, leaves of Adansonia digitata, RNS.
H(008), dysentery, H(104) enteralgia, decoction of pounded seeds of Adansonia, VO.
(H(051) + H(102) + H(015) bilious haematiric fever), little roots, RNS.
H(103) odontalgia, sap on caries
H(116) non occurrence of themenses, decoction of fruits of Adansonia, VO.
H(124) haemorrhage, barks of Adansonia., RNS.
H(137) antalgia, seeds paste of Adansonia., RNS.
H(008), dysentery, H(104) enteralgia, decoction of pounded seeds of Adansonia, VO.
(H(051) + H(102) + H(015) bilious haematiric fever), little roots, RNS.
H(103) odontalgia, sap on caries
H(116) non occurrence of themenses, decoction of fruits of Adansonia, VO.
H(124) haemorrhage, barks of Adansonia., RNS.
H(137) antalgia, seeds paste of Adansonia., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Benin
Vernacular name :
olagba (Adja), kpassa, zouzon, koo (Fon), dido (Mina), otché (Nagot), tobro (Pila-pila), didotchi, dido, toribou (Waama), torga (Yom), touronbou, datona (Somba), kouka (Haoussa), sona, chommou, dontouri, chombou (Bariba), bokki (Peuhl), koo (Dendi), moutornou (ditammari), baobab, arbre aux calebasses (French)
Adenium obesum (Forssk.) Roemer & Schultes :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Adenium obesum (Forssk.) Roemer & Schultes
Family :
Apocynaceae
Synonyms :
Nerium obesum Forssk.
,
Adenium somalense var. crispum Chiov.
,
Adenium honghel A.DC.
Reference HA 05
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E., M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi, J. Baniakina, P. Chibon, G. Cusset, V. Doulou, A. Enzanza, J. Eymé, E. Goudoté, A. Keita, C. Mbemba, J. Mollet, J.- M. Moutsamboté, J. Mpati, P. Sita
Title :
Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques et floristiques en République populaire du Congo.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 605 p., (1988)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(137)
Recipes :
H(137) pelvic, barks stem, branch, trunk of Adenium obessum decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Congo (Popular republic) (Brazzaville) (ex Brazaville Congo)
Vernacular name :
not registered
Adhatoda bolomboensis (De Wild.) Heine :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Adhatoda bolomboensis (De Wild.) Heine
Family :
Acanthaceae
Reference HT 53
Author(s) :
Terashima, H., M. Ichikawa
Title :
A comparative ethnobotany of the Mbuti and Efe hunter-gatherers in Itury forest, Democratic Republic of Congo
African Study Monographs, 24(1, 2): 1-168, (2003)
*partially encoded*
Symptoms :
H(137)
Recipes :
H(137) sore, The leaves of Adhatoda bolomboensis are rubbed in hands and applied to a sore ( Efe Pygmies in the Ituri forest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
pwepwe (Efe Pygmies , Ituri forest)
Aedesia glabra (Klatt) O.Hoffm :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aedesia glabra (Klatt) O.Hoffm
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HF 08
Author(s) :
Frazão-Moreira, A
Title :
The symbolic efficacy of medicinal plants:practices, knowledge, and religious beliefs amongst the Nalu healers of Guinea-Bissau
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:24 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(104), H(137)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach aches, H(137) body aches, decoction of roots of Aedesia glabra, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
n’tonpin-na (Nalu)
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HV 07
Author(s) :
Verger, P.F.
Title :
Ewé: The use of plants in Yoruba society.
Editoria Schwarcz, Sao Paulo, 744p., (1995)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(008x), H(008), H(015), H(020), H(036), H(037), H(055), H(091), H(094), H(097), H(137)
Recipes :
H(008) or H(055), leaves Culcasia scandens, Zea mays , a whole fruit Aframomum melegueta, burn the ingredients, place in a small gourd, pierce a hole at the top and another at the bottom and cork them. For H(055) tahe the medecine from the upper hole. For H(008) take the medicine from the lower hole. VO. with cold white corn meal
H(008x), leaves, roots, Dioscorea dumetorum , fruit Aframomum melegueta, burn, ashes over the faeces and mix other part with corn meal VO.
H(008), roots Manihot esculenta , leaves Jasminum pauciflorum, a whole fruit Aframomum melegueta, burn, mix the ashes with hot white corn meal, eat every morning
H(015)scarifications on the belly, ONS. Aframomum melegueta , fruit Musa sapentum, leaves Blighia unijugata, tubercle Dioscorea alata + stong potash, pound, eat with hot white corn meal
H(020) snake, leaves Allium cepa,Vernonia amygdalina, Eclipta alba, Euphorbia laterifolia , barks Euphorbia poissonii , ONS. Musa sapientum var. paradisiaca, whole fruit Aframomum melegueta + a snake head, burn all together, rub the preparation on the bite
H(036) giddiness, leaves Ocimum basilicum , seeds Aframomum melegueta, grind, cook in palm oil and lick
H(037) cough, leaves Indigofera hirsuta, Afzelia bella , Scoparia dulcis , fruit Aframomum melegueta , shea butter Butyrospermum paradoxum subsp. parkii , burn, add shea butter + oil + sugar, lick or eat with corn mealH(091)virility, 10 fruits of Aframomum melegueta , fruit of Musa sapientum var. paradisiaca, roots Ritchiea capparoides var. longipedicellata, pound everything together (banana peeled), grind, VO. with spirits or white corn meal
H(091)virility, fruits of Aframomum melegueta , leaves of Grewia mollis , Trilepsium madagascariense, roots of Desmodium gangeticum + 1 snail,burn, mix everything and drink with hot white corn meal every 3 days
H(094)haemorrhoids, leaves Morinda lucida , Rungia grandis, Cocos nucifera, fruit Aframomum melegueta, the whole in ashes, VO. every morning
H(097), 4 fruits of Aframomum melegueta, Croton penduliflorus, leaves Antidesma laciniatum var. membranaceum, 4 nuts Garcinia kola, + yam flour, grind together, VO. with a hot meal of white corn, daily
H(137)back pain ,16 seeds Aframomum melegueta , leaves Campylospermum flavum, grind seeds and leaves and rub on cuts in the back
H(008x), leaves, roots, Dioscorea dumetorum , fruit Aframomum melegueta, burn, ashes over the faeces and mix other part with corn meal VO.
H(008), roots Manihot esculenta , leaves Jasminum pauciflorum, a whole fruit Aframomum melegueta, burn, mix the ashes with hot white corn meal, eat every morning
H(015)scarifications on the belly, ONS. Aframomum melegueta , fruit Musa sapentum, leaves Blighia unijugata, tubercle Dioscorea alata + stong potash, pound, eat with hot white corn meal
H(020) snake, leaves Allium cepa,Vernonia amygdalina, Eclipta alba, Euphorbia laterifolia , barks Euphorbia poissonii , ONS. Musa sapientum var. paradisiaca, whole fruit Aframomum melegueta + a snake head, burn all together, rub the preparation on the bite
H(036) giddiness, leaves Ocimum basilicum , seeds Aframomum melegueta, grind, cook in palm oil and lick
H(037) cough, leaves Indigofera hirsuta, Afzelia bella , Scoparia dulcis , fruit Aframomum melegueta , shea butter Butyrospermum paradoxum subsp. parkii , burn, add shea butter + oil + sugar, lick or eat with corn mealH(091)virility, 10 fruits of Aframomum melegueta , fruit of Musa sapientum var. paradisiaca, roots Ritchiea capparoides var. longipedicellata, pound everything together (banana peeled), grind, VO. with spirits or white corn meal
H(091)virility, fruits of Aframomum melegueta , leaves of Grewia mollis , Trilepsium madagascariense, roots of Desmodium gangeticum + 1 snail,burn, mix everything and drink with hot white corn meal every 3 days
H(094)haemorrhoids, leaves Morinda lucida , Rungia grandis, Cocos nucifera, fruit Aframomum melegueta, the whole in ashes, VO. every morning
H(097), 4 fruits of Aframomum melegueta, Croton penduliflorus, leaves Antidesma laciniatum var. membranaceum, 4 nuts Garcinia kola, + yam flour, grind together, VO. with a hot meal of white corn, daily
H(137)back pain ,16 seeds Aframomum melegueta , leaves Campylospermum flavum, grind seeds and leaves and rub on cuts in the back
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Benin
Vernacular name :
ataare, ataare merin
Aframomum sanguineum (K. Schum.) K. Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum sanguineum (K. Schum.) K. Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Synonyms :
Aframomum hanburyi K. Schum.
,
Aframomum angustifolium (Sonn.) K. Schum.
Reference HI 04
Author(s) :
Iwu, M. M.
Title :
Handbook of african medicinal plants.
CRC Press, Inc., 435 p. (1993) From: African Ethnomedicine.USP Press, Enugu, Nigeria, (1986)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(051), H(068), H(104), H(137)
Recipes :
H(008), roots, seeds of Aframomum sanguineum, RNS
H(051), roots, seeds, RNS
H(068), roots, seeds, RNS
H(104), roots, seeds, RNS
H(137) general illness, roots, seeds, RNS
H(051), roots, seeds, RNS
H(068), roots, seeds, RNS
H(104), roots, seeds, RNS
H(137) general illness, roots, seeds, RNS
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
not registered
Afrormosia laxiflora (Benth.) Harms :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Afrormosia laxiflora (Benth.) Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Pericopsis laxiflora (Benth.) Meeuwen
,
Ormosia laxiflora Benth.
Reference HO 27
Author(s) :
Ouôba, P., , A. M. Lykke, J. Boussim & S. Guinko
Title :
La flore médicinale de la Forêt Classée de Niangoloko (Burkina Faso)
Etudes flor. vég. Burkina Faso 10, 5-16
Frankfurt / Ouagadougou, Oktober/octobre 2006 ISSN 0943-2884
Symptoms :
H(137)
Recipes :
H(091) asthenia, association of Smilax kraussiana leaves of Ochna schweinfurthiana and Pericopsis laxiflora; the decoction is used in bath as a fortifier for children.
H(113) arthritis, mix the leaves of Maranthes polyandra of Pericopsis laxiflora, boil, fumigate with the steam of the decoction and drink the decoction.
H(137) diffuse algie, mix the leaves of Cassia sieberiana of Fluggea virosa and of Pericopsis laxiflora, boil and take the decoction in bath and VO.
H(113) arthritis, mix the leaves of Maranthes polyandra of Pericopsis laxiflora, boil, fumigate with the steam of the decoction and drink the decoction.
H(137) diffuse algie, mix the leaves of Cassia sieberiana of Fluggea virosa and of Pericopsis laxiflora, boil and take the decoction in bath and VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Burkina Faso
Vernacular name :
kinkimma (Goin)
Afzelia africana Smith ex Pers. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Afzelia africana Smith ex Pers.
Family :
Fabaceae
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(051), H(113), H(137)
Recipes :
H(051), H(137), ONS. of Afzelia africana, RNS.
H(113), barks of Afzelia africana, friction
H(113), barks of Afzelia africana, friction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast
Vernacular name :
linguè (Malinke), paîri (Gouro)
Agathosma betulina (P.J.Bergius) Pillans :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Agathosma betulina (P.J.Bergius) Pillans
Family :
Rubiaceae
Reference HD 22
Author(s) :
De Beer, J.J.J., B.-E. Van Wyk
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of the Agter–Hantam, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
South African Journal of Botany, Volume 77, 741–754, (2011)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0254629911000469
Symptoms :
H(013), H(104), H(108), H(137)
Recipes :
H(013) ulcers, infusion of the leaves, VO.
H(108) colds H(104) stomach aches, leaves of Agathosma betulina (sometimes dried)
H(137) used for sores (rou sere) in which case the leaves are often mixed with fat
H(108) colds H(104) stomach aches, leaves of Agathosma betulina (sometimes dried)
H(137) used for sores (rou sere) in which case the leaves are often mixed with fat
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa, Agter–Hantam, Northern Cape Province
Vernacular name :
boegoe (Hantam names)
Ageratum conyzoides L. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Ageratum conyzoides L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HA 1k
Author(s) :
Ainslie, J.R.
Title :
A list of plants used in native medicine in Nigeria.
Imperial Forestry Institute.University of Oxford, Institute Paper, n° 7, (1937)
Symptoms :
H(003), H(004), H(018), H(091), H(137)
Recipes :
H(018) head ache, green leaves on the head
H(091), concoction leaves
H(003)bruises, H(004) cuts, H(137)sore, whole plant, local application
H(091), concoction leaves
H(003)bruises, H(004) cuts, H(137)sore, whole plant, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
imi- esu
Reference HA 51
Author(s) :
Adetutu, A. , W. A. Morgan, O., Corcorana
Title :
Ethnopharmacological survey and in vitro evaluation of wound-healing plants used in South-western Nigeria.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 137, 50– 56 (2011)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874111002406
Symptoms :
H(004), H(137)
Recipes :
H(004, 6) wound,, H(137) sores, the leaves of Ageratum conyzoides are ground and applied to wounds and sores
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (South-western)
Vernacular name :
imin-esu (Yoruba)
Reference HC 03
Author(s) :
Cihyoka, M. A.
Title :
AGEEP-Bushi, Bukavu. Kagala, SEMINAIRE-ATELIER SUR LES PLANTES MEDICINALES.Tenu par KAGALA (Kabare) du 21 au 23 juillet l999. Documentation of the Sub-Network PRELUDE
Symptoms :
H(103), H(137)
Recipes :
H(103), decayed tooths (lino) + H(137), washed and pounded leaves of Agerantum conyzoïdes (kahyole), application local
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (ex. Zaïre) (Kivu)
Vernacular name :
kahyole
Albizia adianthifolia (Schum.) W. F. Wight :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia adianthifolia (Schum.) W. F. Wight
Family :
Fabaceae
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(004), H(006), H(008), H(045), H(104), H(124), H(137)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, H(124) haemostatic, H(045) cicatrizing, antiseptic , H(008) + H(104) intestinal pains, H(137) analgesic, H(006) laxative, ONS. of Albizia adianthifolia , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast
Vernacular name :
diomolibangban (Baoul), pangban (Ashanti), petgngbwé (Ebri)
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(137)
Recipes :
H(137) pains, leaves of Albizia adianthifolia, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
cobaga-ê, conecam, empantanca, unchámpô (Bijagó), untchaintchain (Cobiana), faróba-de-lala, farroba-de-lala (Guinean creole), caroubier (Fula foro), catchena (Jola), marnei, nétèmàe, nétomáiô (Fula), netô-farô (Mandinga), bianque (Manjaco), masamp-thai (Nalu), alfarroba (Portugese), uasa-fiké (Sosso)
Albizia anthelmintica Brongn. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia anthelmintica Brongn.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HH 2k
Author(s) :
Hedberg, I. & F. Staugärd
Title :
Traditional medicine in Botswana.
Traditional medicinal plants.The Nordic school of public health, 324 p., (1989) Ipelegeng Publischers.
Symptoms :
H(078), H(137)
Recipes :
H(078) + H(137), body sores including cancer. Sores are washed with the solution of cold water in which bark and roots have soaked.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
Botswana
Vernacular name :
monogo
Albizia coriaria Welw. ex Oliv. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Albizia coriaria Welw. ex Oliv.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HH 11
Author(s) :
Haxaire Claudie (Pharmacienne)
Title :
Phytothérapie et Médecine Familiale chez les Gbaya-Kara (République Centrafricaine)
Thèse de doctorat, Université de Paris, Fac. Pharmacie., 320 p., (1979)
Symptoms :
H(103), H(137)
Recipes :
H(103) + H(137), gargle, bark decoction with a partial mixing of Albizia coriaria , Alchornea cordifolia, Berlinia grandifolia, Ekebergia senegalensis, Ficus capensis, Hymenocardia ulmoïdes, Khaya anthotheca, Mangifera indica, Parkia clappertoniana , Pterocarpus lucens, Terminalia laxiflora
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Central African Republic
Vernacular name :
Indicated by the author in phonetic note. not transposable
Reference HP 13
Author(s) :
Phanuel, A. S., R.O. Nyunja and J.C. Onyango
Title :
Plant Species in the Folk medicine of Kit Mikayi Region, Western Kenya
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 14: 836-40. (2010)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(100), H(137)
Recipes :
H(001) eyes, H(100) veneral illness, H(137) sore, barks of Albizia coriaria, RNS. (number of informants = 8 )
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Kenya (Kit Mikayi Region)
Vernacular name :
ober