Prelude Medicinal Plants Database
Search | Practical Guide | Authors | DisclaimerSymptom : H(139)
Description :
sexual incapacity, sexual asthenia, frigidity, aphrodisiac, erectile dysfunction, impotency
582 plants found in 228 reference(s) :
Abrus precatorius L. :
14 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
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(037), H(122), H(139), H(151)
Recipes :
H(037), leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(037), whole plant in pieces, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(037), stems with leaves Abrus precatorius, Gossypium barbadense, Eucalyptus sp., Costus afer
H(122), stems with leaves Abrus precatorius, Manihot esculenta, Arachis hypogaea , pounded, maceration, VO.
H(151), leaves Abrus precatorius, Cassia siamea, Musanga cecropioides, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(037), whole plant in pieces, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(037), stems with leaves Abrus precatorius, Gossypium barbadense, Eucalyptus sp., Costus afer
H(122), stems with leaves Abrus precatorius, Manihot esculenta, Arachis hypogaea , pounded, maceration, VO.
H(151), leaves Abrus precatorius, Cassia siamea, Musanga cecropioides, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Congo (Popular republic) (Brazzaville) (ex Brazaville Congo)
Vernacular name :
makoma koma (Kikongo), nguieguié (Lari), mangala (Téké), ikegné (Koyo), moungouba-kombo (Yoombe)
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 HA 12
Author(s) :
Ake Assi, L., J. Abeye, S. Guinko, R. Giguet, X. Bangavou
Title :
Contribution à l'identification et au recensement des plantes utilisées dans la médecine traditionnelle et la pharmacopée en République Centrafricaine.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 139 p., (1981)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(034), H(139)
Recipes :
H(034), to chew the leaves of Abrus precatorius + salt
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Central African Republic
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
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 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(015x), H(016), H(037), H(038), H(139), H(156)
Recipes :
H(015x, 2), roots of Gardenia ternifolia, leaves of Abrus precatorius de Vitex madiensis, decoction (1l H2O), VO., 200 ml, 3 X / day
H(016), stems, leaves of Abrus precatorius, decoction (H2O), VO. : 100 ml, 3X / day during 1 week
H(037, 9) cough, leaves, decoction (H2O), childs, 1 soup spoon, adults, 100 ml., 3 X / day
H(037, 4) cough, leaves of Abrus precatorius of Carica papaya of Cymbopogon citratus, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(037) cough, leaves of Abrus precatorius, inflorescences of Cymbopogon densiflorus, rhizom of Cyperus articulatus, decoction (H2O), VO. : 150 ml., 3 X / day
-H(037, 5) bronchitis, leaves of Abrus precatorius of Dacryodes edulis of Hymenocardia acida, decoction (H2O), VO. : 50 ml, 3x / day
H(038) pelvis pains, roots of Abrus precatorius, fruit of Myrianthus arboreus, decoction in palm wine + rock salt, VO., 100 ml., morning and evening
H(103) string ligament of the baby tongue, juice of leaves of Senna occidentalis of Abrus precatorius, 3 drops on the tongue, 3 X / day
H(139), VO. during the day, leaves of Abrus.
H(156, 2), 1 hand of leaves of Abrus. + 50 ml (H2O), to filter, 2 coffee spoons/ day during 3 days
H(016), stems, leaves of Abrus precatorius, decoction (H2O), VO. : 100 ml, 3X / day during 1 week
H(037, 9) cough, leaves, decoction (H2O), childs, 1 soup spoon, adults, 100 ml., 3 X / day
H(037, 4) cough, leaves of Abrus precatorius of Carica papaya of Cymbopogon citratus, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(037) cough, leaves of Abrus precatorius, inflorescences of Cymbopogon densiflorus, rhizom of Cyperus articulatus, decoction (H2O), VO. : 150 ml., 3 X / day
-H(037, 5) bronchitis, leaves of Abrus precatorius of Dacryodes edulis of Hymenocardia acida, decoction (H2O), VO. : 50 ml, 3x / day
H(038) pelvis pains, roots of Abrus precatorius, fruit of Myrianthus arboreus, decoction in palm wine + rock salt, VO., 100 ml., morning and evening
H(103) string ligament of the baby tongue, juice of leaves of Senna occidentalis of Abrus precatorius, 3 drops on the tongue, 3 X / day
H(139), VO. during the day, leaves of Abrus.
H(156, 2), 1 hand of leaves of Abrus. + 50 ml (H2O), to filter, 2 coffee spoons/ day during 3 days
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo-Brazzaville
Vernacular name :
not registered
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(139)
Recipes :
H(139) impotence RNS. leaves of Abrus precatorius, swallow
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Guinea-Bissau
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
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 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(002), H(037), H(139)
Recipes :
H(002) activates lactation, H(037) cough, H(139) erectile dysfunction,leaves of Abrus precatorius + crudité, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (province de Uíge)
Vernacular name :
dinzenze, dienguele (Kikongo)
Reference HN 36
Author(s) :
Nsimundele, L.
Title :
Répertoire des plantes médicinales des régions côtieres du Mayumbe et du Bas-Congo,1966-1968.
Unpublished notes of Léopold Nsimundele, Bureau chief forester / Inéac Luki, National Institute for Agronomic Study of Congo
Symptoms :
H(055), H(068), H(125), H(139)
Recipes :
H(055) emetic, H(068) anthelmintic, H(125) diaphorétique, H(139) aphrodisiac, seeds of Abrus precatorius, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Lukaya and Cataractes)
Vernacular name :
ngenguba (Kikongo and Kiyombe)
Reference HO 20
Author(s) :
Olowokudejo J. D., A. B. Kadiri, V.A. Travih
Title :
An Ethnobotanical Survey of Herbal Markets and Medicinal Plants in Lagos State of Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 12: 851-65. 2008.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/lagos.htm
Symptoms :
H(001), H(013), H(033z), H(037), H(091), H(113), H(139), H(157)
Recipes :
H(001) conjuctivitis,H(013) ulcer, H(033z) contraceptive,H(037) cough, H(091) anaemia, H(108) cold, H(113) rheumatism, H(139) aphrodisiac, H(157) convulsion, root, leaves, seeds.of Abrus precatorius, RNS. (Information obtained from herb sellers and traditional medicine practitioners from three popular and largest markets in Lagos)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Local markets in Lagos state)
Vernacular name :
oju-ologbo (Yoruba)
Reference HR 07
Author(s) :
Rodrigues Areia M.L.
Title :
Note pour l'étude de l'ethnobotanique dans la culture Tshokwe.
Contribuicoes para o Estudo da Antropologia Portuguese. Vol X - Fasciculo 1. Coimbra 94 p. (1977)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(037), H(092), H(139)
Recipes :
H(001) eyes disease, steam bath from leaves of Abrus precatorius
H(037) chest pain, VO. decoction (H2O) of roots of Abrus.
H(092), the seedsof Abrus precatorius are toxic.
H(139) aphrodisiac, VO. infusion of leaves or roots of Abrus.. Ths plant is considered as magic
H(037) chest pain, VO. decoction (H2O) of roots of Abrus.
H(092), the seedsof Abrus precatorius are toxic.
H(139) aphrodisiac, VO. infusion of leaves or roots of Abrus.. Ths plant is considered as magic
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic), Angola
Vernacular name :
mukenyenge
Reference HS 00
Author(s) :
Saadou, M.
Title :
Les plantes médicinales du Niger: premier supplément à l'enquête ethnobotanique de 1979.
Rev. Méd. Pharm. Afr., Vol. 7, n°1, 11 - 24, (1993)
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139), ONS. of Abrus precatorius, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Niger
Vernacular name :
idon zakara (Hausa), gurmundi (Zarma)
Reference HS 25
Author(s) :
Shauri, N.E.N.
Title :
Experience on the use of Tanzanian medicinal plants for the last decade (1979-1989)
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139) impotence (for males), .roots of Abrus precatorius are dried in the shade, ground to a powder, and mixed with a powder of pound salt. The mixture is chewed and swallowed. The treatment is administered for 3 to 4 days.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Abrus precatorius L. subsp. africanus Verdc. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L. subsp. africanus Verdc.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Glycine abrus L.
Reference HB 01
Author(s) :
Baerts, M. & J. Lehmann
Title :
Guérisseurs et plantes médicinales de la région des crêtes Zaïre-Nil au Burundi.
Musée royal de l'Afrique centrale, Tervuren, Belgique.Ann. Sc. Eco., Vol. 18, 214 p., (1989)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(100), H(139)
Recipes :
H(100), decoction (H2O) leaves of Abrus precatorius, enema
H(100), leaves, roots of Abrus. , decoction (H2O), enema
H(100), leaves of Abrus precatorius L. subsp. of Bidens pilosa of Erythrina abyssinica, enema, decoction (H2O)
H(139) male, leaves of Abrus decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(139) male, leaves ashes of Abrus., VO.
H(100), leaves, roots of Abrus. , decoction (H2O), enema
H(100), leaves of Abrus precatorius L. subsp. of Bidens pilosa of Erythrina abyssinica, enema, decoction (H2O)
H(139) male, leaves of Abrus decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(139) male, leaves ashes of Abrus., VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Burundi (Zaïre-Nil ridge region)
Vernacular name :
umurungarunga (Kirundi)
Reference HH 06c
Author(s) :
Hedberg I., O. Hedberg, P.J. Madati, K.E. Mshigeni, E.N. Mshiu & G. Samuelsson
Title :
Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. III. Plants of the families Papilionaceae - Vitaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 9, pp. 237 - 260 (1983)
Symptoms :
H(082), H(139)
Recipes :
H(082), asthma, decoction (H2O) roots + crushed leaves, juice, VO.
H(139), aphrodisiac, impotence, decoction (H2O) roots, VO. + eat 3 boiled eggs + honey
H(139), aphrodisiac, impotence, decoction (H2O) roots, VO. + eat 3 boiled eggs + honey
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania
Vernacular name :
mwangaruchi, luvarnbo (Kipare) (Tanga district)
Acacia albida Del. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia albida Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev.
Reference HK 12
Author(s) :
Kerharo, J. & J.G. Adam
Title :
Plantes médicinales et toxiques des Peuls et des Toucouleurs du Sénégal.
Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 11, 384 - 444 (1964)
https://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1964_num_11_10_2785
Plantes médicinales et toxiques des Peuls et des Toucouleurs du Sénégal.
Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 11, 543 - 599, (1964)
https://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1964_num_11_12_2795
Symptoms :
H(001), H(013), H(078), H(092), H(100), H(139), H(170)
Recipes :
H(001) trachoma,H(013) uterus cyst, H(078) fibroma, H(100) very severe syphilis , H(170) common dropsi (all those symptoms = "diangara cayor" ), roots, trunk barks or stems + others drugs
H(139) sexual incapacity, roots, trunk barks or stems, + bull testicles or bull meat
H(092) feeding, to cook the roots and trunk barks or stems + porcupine viscera
H(100) very severe syphilis, type = "diangara cayor", roots of Capparis tomentosa + Securinega virosa + Coculus pendulus + Ziziphus mucronata + Salvadora persica + Acacia albida + Terminalia avicennioides + Tinospora bakis, RNS.
H(100) syphilis, whole plant of Leptadenia hastata + ONS. of Acacia albida + Maytenus senegalensis + Securidaca longipedunculata + Terminalia avicennioides, RNS.
H(139) sexual incapacity, roots, trunk barks or stems, + bull testicles or bull meat
H(092) feeding, to cook the roots and trunk barks or stems + porcupine viscera
H(100) very severe syphilis, type = "diangara cayor", roots of Capparis tomentosa + Securinega virosa + Coculus pendulus + Ziziphus mucronata + Salvadora persica + Acacia albida + Terminalia avicennioides + Tinospora bakis, RNS.
H(100) syphilis, whole plant of Leptadenia hastata + ONS. of Acacia albida + Maytenus senegalensis + Securidaca longipedunculata + Terminalia avicennioides, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
taiki (Peul), kad (Wolof)
Acacia ataxacantha DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia ataxacantha DC.
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(139)
Recipes :
H(139) aphrodisiac,, roots barks of Acacia ataxacantha = others plants, RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Venda country)
Vernacular name :
muluwa (Venda)
Acacia brevispica Harms :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia brevispica Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
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(013), H(020), H(033), H(068), H(139)
Recipes :
H(013), roots, decoction (H2O) , friction
H(020) snake, roots, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(033), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(068), pounded roots, infusion, VO.
H(139), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(020) snake, roots, decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(033), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(068), pounded roots, infusion, VO.
H(139), roots, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
kiptare (Marakwet, Kenya), mughobari (Kakamega), mosoma (Sukuma, Tanzania), ol-girigiri (Masai,kenya, Tanzania)
Acacia karroo Hayne :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia karroo Hayne
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HG 01
Author(s) :
Gelfand, M., S. Mavi, R.B. Drummond & B. Ndemera
Title :
The traditional medicinal practitioner in Zimbabwe.
Mambo Press, Gweru (Zimbabwe), 411 p., (1985)
(From reference HC 26, HL 22)
Symptoms :
H(036), H(038), H(100), H(113), H(139), H(157), H(168)
Recipes :
H(036) dizziness, roots infusion of Acacia karroo, VO.
H(038), H(139), roots infusion, VO.
H(100), powder of rape fruit ans roots, local application
H(113) rheumatism, roots infusion, VO. + local scarifications with carbonized roots powder
H(157) convulsions, roots infusion, VO. + to wash
H(168), roots infusion, to wash
H(038), H(139), roots infusion, VO.
H(100), powder of rape fruit ans roots, local application
H(113) rheumatism, roots infusion, VO. + local scarifications with carbonized roots powder
H(157) convulsions, roots infusion, VO. + to wash
H(168), roots infusion, to wash
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HM 61
Author(s) :
Maroyi, A.
Title :
Traditional use of medicinal plants in south-central Zimbabwe: review and perspectives
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:31 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/31
Symptoms :
H(100), H(139), H(157)
Recipes :
H(100) gonorrhoea and H(100)syphilis, H(139) aphrodisiac, roots extract, VO. [from ref. HC 28]
H(157) convulsions remedy, roots of Acacia karroo extract , VO.
H(157) convulsions remedy, roots of Acacia karroo extract , VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (South-central)
Vernacular name :
muvunga
Reference HM 69
Author(s) :
Maroyi, A.
Title :
Traditional use of medicinal plants in south-central Zimbabwe: review and perspectives
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine ,9:31 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/31
Symptoms :
H(100), H(139), H(157)
Recipes :
H(100) gonorrhoea, H(100) syphilis, H(139) aphrodisiac, H(157) convulsion, roots extract of Acacia karroo, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Zimbabwe (centre-sud)
Vernacular name :
muvunga
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa mellifera Vahl.
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(078), H(104), H(139), H(145)
Recipes :
H(016), fresh stembark, pounded and applied to the breasts
H(008) diar., VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(104) abdominal pains during menstruation VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(139, 2) impotency and aphrodisiac, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(145) rectum prolapse, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(078), cancer, stembark, RNS
H(008) diar., VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(104) abdominal pains during menstruation VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(139, 2) impotency and aphrodisiac, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(145) rectum prolapse, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(078), cancer, stembark, RNS
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
mnoa (Pare), msasa (Swahili)
Reference HZ 02
Author(s) :
Zerabruk, S., G. Yirga
Title :
Traditional knowledge of medicinal plants in Gindeberet district, Western Ethiopia
South African Journal of Botany 78, 165–169 (2012)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0254629911000962
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139) male sexual impotence, roots of Acacia mellifera, root and barks of Amaranthus cruentus, RNS, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Western Ethiopia (Gindeberet district)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia scorpioides (L.) W.F. Wight
Reference 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(034), H(037), H(037), H(051), H(091), H(100), H(104), H(118), H(135), H(139)
Recipes :
H(034), leaves, decoction (H2O) in tea, VO.
H(034), roots, RNS
H(037) cough, chewed stems whitout bark, VO. juice
H(037) pneumo, leaves, decoction (H2O) in tea, VO.
H(051) child, bark, decoction (H2O), VO
H(091), bark, decoction (H2O), VO
H(100) gono, roots, RNS
H(104) estomac, roots, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(118), chewed stems whitout bark, VO. juice
H(135), roots, decoction (H2O), VO
H(135), bark, decoction (H2O), VO
H(139), bark, decoction (H2O), VO
H(139), bark, roots, RNS.
H(034), roots, RNS
H(037) cough, chewed stems whitout bark, VO. juice
H(037) pneumo, leaves, decoction (H2O) in tea, VO.
H(051) child, bark, decoction (H2O), VO
H(091), bark, decoction (H2O), VO
H(100) gono, roots, RNS
H(104) estomac, roots, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(118), chewed stems whitout bark, VO. juice
H(135), roots, decoction (H2O), VO
H(135), bark, decoction (H2O), VO
H(139), bark, decoction (H2O), VO
H(139), bark, roots, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
chigundigundi (Digo, Kenya), mfuku (Gogo, Tanzania), mopira (Shambaa, Tanzania), munga (Giriama, Kenya), musemei, kisemei (Kamba, Kenya), ol-erbat (Masai, Kenya, Tanzania)
Acacia nubica Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nubica Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia oerforta (Forssk.) Schweinf.
Reference HS 12c
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. III. Plants of the families Lauraceae - Papilionaceae.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 93 - 112, (1992)
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139), 3 pieces of dried roots (20 cm long), boiled in 1 l H2O, filtered, 1 cup / day during 15 days
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Somalia
Vernacular name :
gumar
Acacia raddiana Savi :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia raddiana Savi
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HK 01
Author(s) :
Kerharo, J. & J. G. Adam
Title :
La pharmacopée sénégalaise traditionnelle. Plantes médicinales et toxiques.
Editions Vigot Frères, Paris, 1011 p., (1974)
Symptoms :
H(005), H(014), H(020), H(045), H(051), H(093), H(139)
Recipes :
H(005) , leaves Acacia raddiana, crushed leaves Vigna unguiculata, local application
H(020), leaves Acacia raddiana, ONS. Strychnos spinosa, RNS.
H(045), leaves Acacia raddiana local application
H(051) paludism, leaves Acacia raddiana, VO.
H(051) paludism, roots Acacia raddiana of Acacia albida of Aristida longiflora of Waltheria indica , barks stem, branch, trunk Sterculia sestemra, aerian part Andropogon pinguipes, maceration, VO.
H(051), barks stem, branch, trunk Acacia raddiana, maceration, VO. + bath
H(051) paludism, barks stem, branch, trunk Acacia raddiana, Acacia albida, Bauhinia rufescens, roots Guiera senegalensis, Cordia rithii
H(093), H(139), leaves, VO.
H(020), leaves Acacia raddiana, ONS. Strychnos spinosa, RNS.
H(045), leaves Acacia raddiana local application
H(051) paludism, leaves Acacia raddiana, VO.
H(051) paludism, roots Acacia raddiana of Acacia albida of Aristida longiflora of Waltheria indica , barks stem, branch, trunk Sterculia sestemra, aerian part Andropogon pinguipes, maceration, VO.
H(051), barks stem, branch, trunk Acacia raddiana, maceration, VO. + bath
H(051) paludism, barks stem, branch, trunk Acacia raddiana, Acacia albida, Bauhinia rufescens, roots Guiera senegalensis, Cordia rithii
H(093), H(139), leaves, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
not registered
Acacia reficiens Wawra & Peyr. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia reficiens Wawra & Peyr.
Family :
Fabaceae
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(097), H(139)
Recipes :
H(097), roots, swolen scrotum
H(139), roots, infusion, VO.
H(139), roots, infusion, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya
Vernacular name :
eragai (Turkana, Kenya)
Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia senegal (L.) Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa senegal L.
Reference HM 78
Author(s) :
Malzy, P.
Title :
Quelques plantes du Nord Cameroun et leurs utilisations.
Journal d'agriculture tropicale et de botanique appliquée, vol. 1, n°5-6, pp. 148-179; (1954)
http://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1954_num_1_5_2147
Quelques plantes du Nord Cameroun et leurs utilisations (suite et fin)
Journal d'agriculture tropicale et de botanique appliquée, vol. 1, n°7-9, pp. 317-332; (1954)
http://www.persee.fr/doc/jatba_0021-7662_1954_num_1_7_2164
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139) The bark of Acacia senegal, chewed with natron, attracts feminine favors!
Region :
West Africa
Country :
North Cameroon
Vernacular name :
patugelhi = pegge wahinabe, (Fulfuldé)
Acacia seyal Del. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia seyal Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HB 09
Author(s) :
Baumer, M.C.
Title :
Étude et dossiers: catalogue des plantes utiles du Kordofan (Rép. du Soudan) particulièrement du point de vue pastoral.
Journal d'Agriculture Tropicale et de Botanique Appliquée, (J.A.T.B.A.), 22, 4 - 5 - 6, 81 - 118, (1975)
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139), to suck the gum
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Sudan (Fulani)
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(018), H(051), H(100), H(102), H(139), H(173)
Recipes :
H(001) blepharitis, leaves Acacia seyal, Ziziphus mucronata, Leptadenia hastata, RNS.
H(006), barks stem, branch, trunk, Acacia seyal, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(018), barks stem, branch, trunk, Acacia seyal, decoction (H2O) , to wash
H(051), ONS. Acacia seyal, Combretum glutinosum, RNS., VO.
H(100, 2), barks stem, branch, trunk, Acacia seyal, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(100), roots Asparagus africanus, Ziziphus mauritiana, Piliostigma reticulatum, Entada africana, Balanites aegyptiaca, Annona senegalensis, Dalbergia melanoxylon, Acacia seyal, Sclerocarya birrea, Cocculus pendulus, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(051) + H(102) bilious fever, ONS. Acacia seyal, Combretum glutinosum, RNS., VO.
H(139), powder roots, VO.
H(173) leaves Acacia seyal, Ziziphus mucronata, Leptadenia hastata, RNS.
H(173), ONS. Acacia seyal, RNS.
H(173), barks stem, branch, trunk, Acacia seyal, VO.
H(006), barks stem, branch, trunk, Acacia seyal, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(018), barks stem, branch, trunk, Acacia seyal, decoction (H2O) , to wash
H(051), ONS. Acacia seyal, Combretum glutinosum, RNS., VO.
H(100, 2), barks stem, branch, trunk, Acacia seyal, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(100), roots Asparagus africanus, Ziziphus mauritiana, Piliostigma reticulatum, Entada africana, Balanites aegyptiaca, Annona senegalensis, Dalbergia melanoxylon, Acacia seyal, Sclerocarya birrea, Cocculus pendulus, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(051) + H(102) bilious fever, ONS. Acacia seyal, Combretum glutinosum, RNS., VO.
H(139), powder roots, VO.
H(173) leaves Acacia seyal, Ziziphus mucronata, Leptadenia hastata, RNS.
H(173), ONS. Acacia seyal, RNS.
H(173), barks stem, branch, trunk, Acacia seyal, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HM 09
Author(s) :
Minja, M.M.J.
Title :
The Maasai Wonder Plants.
People and Plants training workshop held at the Tropical Pesticides Research Institute, Arusha, Tanzania, 15th – 18th march 1999.
Symptoms :
H(006), H(135), H(139), H(169)
Recipes :
H(006) purg., root + stem, H(135), root + stem, H(139) woman, root + stem, H(169)hernia, root + stem
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Simanjiro country)
Vernacular name :
olchoray (Maasai)
Acacia sieberiana DC. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia sieberiana DC.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia sieberiana DC. var. sieberiana
Reference HK 01
Author(s) :
Kerharo, J. & J. G. Adam
Title :
La pharmacopée sénégalaise traditionnelle. Plantes médicinales et toxiques.
Editions Vigot Frères, Paris, 1011 p., (1974)
Symptoms :
H(005), H(015x), H(033), H(051x), H(068), H(099), H(100), H(126), H(139), H(170), H(173)
Recipes :
H(005), H(170), bulb of Haemanthus multifidus, roots of Acacia sieberiana, ONS. Piliostigma reticulatum RNS.
H(005), H(126), roots of Acacia sieberiana, ONS. of Combretum glutinosum of Tinospora bakis of Bauhinia rufescens, VO.
H(051x), H(126), Acacia sieberiana, Tinospora bakis, roots of séchée, pudre, decoction (H2O), VO. + friction
H(005), H(015x), H(099) beriberi, H(170), stems with leaves of Bauhinia frutescens of Acacia sieberiana, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(033) sterility, H(068) bilharziosis, H(139) asthenia, barks stem, branch, trunk underground part of Vernonia colorata, ONS. of Securinega virosa of Combretum glutinosum of Acacia sieberiana, VO.
H(068) bilharziosis, roots of Securinega virosa of Acacia sieberiana, barks stem, branch, trunk of Vernonia colorata, fruits of Zea mays, to pound, to cook (H2O), VO
H(068) bilharziosis, bark of the undergroud part of Acacia sieberiana, ONS. of Securinega virosa of Vernonia colorata of Strychnos spinosa, RNS.., VO.
H(100) syph., roots Acacia., VO.
H(126), H(005), roots of Acacia sieberiana, ONS. of Combretum glutinosum of Tinospora bakis of Bauhinia rufescens, VO.
H(126), H(051x), roots of Acacia sieberiana of Tinospora bakis, leaves of Combretum glutinosum, to dry, powder, decoction (H2O), VO. + friction
H(173), ONS. Combretum glutinosum, Strophanthus sarmentosus, Acacia sieberiana, VO.
H(173), ONS. Acacia sieberiana, VO.
H(170), roots of Acacia sieberiana + bulb Haemanthus multiflorus, VO.
H(005), H(126), roots of Acacia sieberiana, ONS. of Combretum glutinosum of Tinospora bakis of Bauhinia rufescens, VO.
H(051x), H(126), Acacia sieberiana, Tinospora bakis, roots of séchée, pudre, decoction (H2O), VO. + friction
H(005), H(015x), H(099) beriberi, H(170), stems with leaves of Bauhinia frutescens of Acacia sieberiana, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(033) sterility, H(068) bilharziosis, H(139) asthenia, barks stem, branch, trunk underground part of Vernonia colorata, ONS. of Securinega virosa of Combretum glutinosum of Acacia sieberiana, VO.
H(068) bilharziosis, roots of Securinega virosa of Acacia sieberiana, barks stem, branch, trunk of Vernonia colorata, fruits of Zea mays, to pound, to cook (H2O), VO
H(068) bilharziosis, bark of the undergroud part of Acacia sieberiana, ONS. of Securinega virosa of Vernonia colorata of Strychnos spinosa, RNS.., VO.
H(100) syph., roots Acacia., VO.
H(126), H(005), roots of Acacia sieberiana, ONS. of Combretum glutinosum of Tinospora bakis of Bauhinia rufescens, VO.
H(126), H(051x), roots of Acacia sieberiana of Tinospora bakis, leaves of Combretum glutinosum, to dry, powder, decoction (H2O), VO. + friction
H(173), ONS. Combretum glutinosum, Strophanthus sarmentosus, Acacia sieberiana, VO.
H(173), ONS. Acacia sieberiana, VO.
H(170), roots of Acacia sieberiana + bulb Haemanthus multiflorus, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HK 38
Author(s) :
Kamatenesi-Mugisha, M., H. Oryem-Origa
Title :
Traditional herbal remedies used in the management of sexual impotence and erectile dysfunction in western Uganda.
African Health Sciences, Volume 5 n° 1 pp. 40 - 49 (2005)
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139) sexual impotence and erectile dysfunction, barks of Acacia sieberiana, pounding, to boil, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Western)
Vernacular name :
munyinya (Runyankore, Runyaruguru)
Acacia sieberiana var. vermoesenii (De Wild.) Keay & Brenan :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia sieberiana var. vermoesenii (De Wild.) Keay & Brenan
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HD 07
Author(s) :
Durand, J.M.
Title :
Les plantes bienfaisantes du Ruanda et de l'Urundi.
Astrida, Groupe scolaire, 89 p., (1960)
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139) male impotence, roots of Acacia sieberiana , powder + beer, VO. (recipe from the Urundi)
Plant names from the work of Durand have been encoded from Kinyarwanda names. Confusions are possible.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Rwanda
Vernacular name :
umunyinya (Kinyarwanda)
Acacia stuhlmannii Taub. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia stuhlmannii Taub.
Family :
Fabaceae
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(033), H(139), H(201)
Recipes :
H(033)sterility, H(139)impotence, VO. infusion roots
H(201) bad spirits, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
H(201) bad spirits, VO. decoction (H2O) roots
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (East)
Vernacular name :
mluziluzi (Luguru)
Acalypha villicaulis Hochst.ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha villicaulis Hochst.ex A. Rich.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
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(004), H(139), H(162)
Recipes :
H(004), leaves, infusion, wash
H(139), roots, RNS.
H(162) child, because of burning urines, roots, infusion, VO.
H(139), roots, RNS.
H(162) child, because of burning urines, roots, infusion, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda, Tanzania
Vernacular name :
ayila (Acholi, Ouganda), shembawa (Shambaa, Tanzania)
Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. Anderson :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. Anderson
Family :
Acanthaceae
Reference HJ 08
Author(s) :
Jiofack, T., l. Ayissi, C. Fokunang, N. Guedje and V. Kemeuze
Title :
Ethnobotany and phytomedicine of the upper Nyong valley forest in Cameroon
African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology Vol. 3(4). pp. 144-150, April, 2009
http://www.academicjournals.org/ajpp
Symptoms :
H(020x), H(026), H(068), H(099), H(100), H(104), H(118), H(139)
Recipes :
H(020x) dog bite, H(026) dysmenorrhoea, H(068) intestinal helminthiasis, H(099) epilepsy, H(100) gonorrhoea, H(104) gastritis, H(118) pharyngitis, H(139) chronic ulcer, stem, leaves, tops of Acanthus montanus, RNS.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (upper Nyong valley forest)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HN 28
Author(s) :
Nnomo, R.D. , I.R. Tchouamo & J.Y. Pinta
Title :
Apiphytothérapie à base du miel au Cameroun
Ethnopharmacologia, n° 44, (december 2009)
Symptoms :
H(033), H(139)
Recipes :
H(033) sterility, H(139) frigidity, decoction of leaves of Acanthus montanus, 2 handfuls of Acanthus montanus, filter + 1 l. honey, 2 drinks / day during the fertile period
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Acanthus pubescens (Thomson ex Oliv.) Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthus pubescens (Thomson ex Oliv.) Engl.
Family :
Acanthaceae
Synonyms :
Acanthus arboreus C.B.Clarke
Reference HS 18
Author(s) :
Ssegawa, P., J. M. Kasenene
Title :
Medicinal plant diversity and uses in Sango bay area, Southern Uganda.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 113, pp. 521 - 540, (2007)
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139, 4) aphrodisiac, leaves decoction of Acanthus pubescens, in a local beer (tonto), VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Sango bay area)
Vernacular name :
amatovu
Achyranthes aspera L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Achyranthes aspera L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Achyranthes annua Dinter
,
Achyranthes indica (L.) Mill.
,
Achyranthes aspera L. var. sicula
,
Achyranthes obovata Peter.
Reference HP 04
Author(s) :
Pernet, R. & G. Meyer
Title :
Pharmacopée de Madagascar
Publication de l'Institut de Recherche scientifique, Tananarive - Tsimbazaza, 86 p., (1957)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(007), H(014), H(037), H(100), H(104), H(139), H(195)
Recipes :
H(001), ONS.,RNS.
H(007) diur., H(195) , RNS.
H(014), ONS.,RNS.
H(027y),H(037), roots, RNS.
H(100) syph., leaves,RNS.
H(104), pyrosis, whole plant, RNS.
H(139), fruits, RNS.
H(007) diur., H(195) , RNS.
H(014), ONS.,RNS.
H(027y),H(037), roots, RNS.
H(100) syph., leaves,RNS.
H(104), pyrosis, whole plant, RNS.
H(139), fruits, RNS.
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Madagascar
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors