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Search | Practical Guide | Authors | DisclaimerSymptom : H(151)
Description :
high blood-pressure, hypertension
471 plants found in 199 reference(s) :
Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench
Family :
Malvaceae
Reference HM 82
Author(s) :
Mpondo Mpondo, E., J. P. Ngene, L. Mpounze Som, G. Etame Loe, P. C. Ngo Boumsong , J. Yinyang , S. D. Dibong
Title :
Connaissances et usages traditionnels des plantes médicinales du département du haut Nyong
Journal of Applied Biosciences 113: 11229-11245 (2017)
Symptoms :
H(126), H(151)
Recipes :
H(126, 35) icterus, H(151, 35) high blood pressure, infusion of leaves of Abelmoschus esculentus, VO.3 to 4 glasses a day before meals
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroun (Upper Nyong Department)
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Abrus precatorius L. :
2 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 54
Author(s) :
Apema, R., D. Mozouloua, E. Kosh-Komba & Y. Ngoule
Title :
Les plantes médicinales utilisées dans le traitement de l'hypertension artérielle par les tradipraticiens à Bangui
http://www.gfmer.ch/Activites_internationales_Fr/PDF/HTA-Apema-2011.pdf
Symptoms :
H(151)
Recipes :
H(151) hypertension, collect branches more or less young of Cassia siamea; mix with pieces of bark of Abrus precatorius and of Musanga cecropioïdes and made a decoction. VO. some bamboo glass, (morning and evening)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Benin (Abomey-Calavi market)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Abrus schimperi Hochst. ex Baker :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus schimperi Hochst. ex Baker
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HR 17
Author(s) :
Ruffo, C. K.
Title :
A Survey of medicinal plants in Tabora region, Tanzania
in :Traditional Medicinal Plants. Dar Es Salaam University Press - Ministry of Health - Tanzania, 391 p. (1991)
Symptoms :
H(027y), H(104), H(151)
Recipes :
H(027y) cure post partum H(104) stomachache, H(151) hypertension , roots of Abrus schimperi, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Tanzania (Tabora region)
Vernacular name :
vugagati (Nyamwezi)
Acacia albida Del. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia albida Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev.
Reference HC 55
Author(s) :
Cisse, A, M Gueye, A. Ka, F. Ndiaye, S. Koma, L.E. Akpo
Title :
Ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales chez les bergers peuls de Widou Thiengoly de la commune de Téssékéré (Ferlo-Nord Sénégal).
Journal of Applied Biosciences 98 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(037), H(151)
Recipes :
H(014) dermatological affection, H(037) tuberculosis, H(151) lowers hyperblood pressure, leaves of Faidherbia albida, RNS. (medicinal species sometimes used in combination with other species)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Sengal (Ferlo-North)
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Del. var. nilotica :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Del. var. nilotica
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HE 12
Author(s) :
El-Kamali, H. H.
Title :
Ethnopharmacology of Medicinal Plants used in North Kordofan (Western Sudan)
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 89-97. 2009.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/sudan.htm
Symptoms :
H(151)
Recipes :
H(151, 5,5 %) hypertension, crushed pods of Acacia nilotica, cushin (at sleeping)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Sudan (North Kordofan)
Vernacular name :
garad (Sunt)
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia scorpioides (L.) W.F. Wight
Reference HA 02
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E, M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi, K. Dramane, J. A. Elewude, S. O. Fadoju, Z.O. Gbile, E. Goudote, C.L. A. Johnson, A. Keita, O. Morakinyo, J. A. O. Ojewole, A. O. Olatunjia, E. A. Sofowora
Title :
Contribution to ethnobotanical and floristic studies in Western Nigeria.
CSTR-OUA, 420 p., (1991)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(086), H(098), H(099), H(151)
Recipes :
H(014) dermatomycosis, leaves Aframomum melegueta, Eriosema psoraleoides, Nauclea latifolia, Piliostigma thonningii, barks trunc, stems, twigs, Daniellia oliveri, Spathodea campanulata , fruits Acacia nilotica, Xylopia aethiopica, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(014), fruits Acacia nilotica, Allium ascalonicum, pounded, delayed, bath + black soap
H(086)black tong, decoction (H2O) of fruits, VO. + gargle
H(151), ripe fruits of Acacia nilotica, Sphenocentrum jollyanum, pounded roots Tetracleta alnifolia, pounded leaves Blepharis maderaspatensis, Spilanthes filicaulis, delayer in lemon juice, VO.
H(098) disturbed sleep, barks stems, trunc, twigs Acacia nilotica, Nauclea pobeguinii, Pteleopsis suberosa, Enantia chlorantha, leaves Allium ascalonicum, Tetrapleura tetraptera, ripe fruits Citrus aurantifolia, Xylopia aethiopica, roots Morinda lucida, Anogeissus leiocarpus, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(014), fruits Acacia nilotica, Allium ascalonicum, pounded, delayed, bath + black soap
H(086)black tong, decoction (H2O) of fruits, VO. + gargle
H(151), ripe fruits of Acacia nilotica, Sphenocentrum jollyanum, pounded roots Tetracleta alnifolia, pounded leaves Blepharis maderaspatensis, Spilanthes filicaulis, delayer in lemon juice, VO.
H(098) disturbed sleep, barks stems, trunc, twigs Acacia nilotica, Nauclea pobeguinii, Pteleopsis suberosa, Enantia chlorantha, leaves Allium ascalonicum, Tetrapleura tetraptera, ripe fruits Citrus aurantifolia, Xylopia aethiopica, roots Morinda lucida, Anogeissus leiocarpus, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HE 12
Author(s) :
El-Kamali, H. H.
Title :
Ethnopharmacology of Medicinal Plants used in North Kordofan (Western Sudan)
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 13: 89-97. 2009.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/sudan.htm
Symptoms :
H(018), H(037), H(151), H(179)
Recipes :
H(018, 17,9%) headache,H(037, 17,9%) cough, H(151, 17,9%) hypertension, H(179, 17,9%) kidney disorder, infusion of fruits of Nauclea latifolia of Acacia nilotica and date palm fruit
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Sudan (North Kordofan)
Vernacular name :
not registrated
Reference HS 57
Author(s) :
Suleiman, M. H. A.
Title :
An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used by communities of Northern Kordofan region, Sudan
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 176, 232–242 (2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2015.10.039
Symptoms :
H(013), H(037), H(045), H(046), H(051), H(108), H(118), H(151)
Recipes :
H(013) pustular diseases, H(037) cough, catarrh, H(046) measles, H(051) fever, maceration of fruits of Acacia nilotica, VO.
H(045) antiseptic, H(155) tonsilitis, macerationof fruits, gargle
H(108) cold and flu, H(118) pharyngitis, fumigation of fruits
H(151) hypertension, crushing at sleeping) of pods
H(045) antiseptic, H(155) tonsilitis, macerationof fruits, gargle
H(108) cold and flu, H(118) pharyngitis, fumigation of fruits
H(151) hypertension, crushing at sleeping) of pods
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Sudan, northern Kordofan region
Vernacular name :
garad (Sunt) (local name)
Acalypha wilkesiana Müll. Arg. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha wilkesiana Müll. Arg.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HT 45
Author(s) :
Tokoudagba, J.-M. , P. Chabert , C. Auger , S. N’Gom , J. Gbenou , M. Moudachirou , V. Schini-Kerth , A. Lobstein
Title :
Recherche de plantes à potentialités antihypertensives dans la biodiversité béninoise
Ethnopharmacologia, n°44, pp 32-41 (décembre 2009)
Bulletin de la société française d'ethnopharmacologie et de la société européenne d'ethnopharmacologie
Symptoms :
H(151)
Recipes :
H(151) hypertension, leaves of Acalypha wilkesiana, RNS
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Benin (Cotonou)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Acanthospermum hispidum DC. :
3 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthospermum hispidum DC.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HA 03
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E., V. Adjakidje, M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi, A. Akoegninou, J. d'Almeida, F. Apovo, K. Boukef, M. Chadare, G. Gusset, K. Dramane, J. Eyme, J. - N. Gassita, N. Gbaguidi, E. Goudote, S. Guinko, P. Houngnon, Issa Lo, A. Keita, H. V. Kiniffo, D. Kone - Bamba, A. Musampa Nseyya, M. Saadou, Th. Sodogandji, S. de Souza, A. Tchabi, C. Zinsou Dossa, TH. Zohoun
Title :
Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques et floristiques en République populaire du Bénin.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 895 p., (1989)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(005), H(006), H(008), H(018), H(020), H(027y), H(033), H(036), H(037), H(046), H(051), H(055), H(068), H(076), H(077), H(099), H(103), H(104), H(116), H(126), H(129), H(151), H(155), H(162), H(168)
Recipes :
H(005), Cola millenii, Pleiocarpa pycnantha, Pavetta corymbosa, Clausena anisata, Dialium guineense, leaves, RNS.
H(005), leaves , RNS.
H(006), Citus grandis, decoction (H2O) , leaves, VO.
H(018, 3), juice leaves, RNS.
H(018), whole plant, RNS.
H(018) , Citrus aurantifolia , juice leaves
H(020), juice leaves
H(027y), leaves decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(033) femal, leaves, macerationh, filtered, VO.
H(036), juice leaves
H(037), Phyllanthus amarus, stem with leaves, RNS.
H(037, 2), stem with leaves, RNS.
H(046), Momordica charantia, stem with leaves, RNS.
H(051), Schrankia leptocarpa + skin eruption , stem with leaves, RNS.
H(055), stem with leaves, RNS.
H(068), Pupalia lappacea, leaves grounded, filter, VO.
H(076), juice leaves, local application
H(076) + H(008) + H(104) + anite, Capsicum frutescens, decoction (H2O) plant, VO.
H(077), ashes leaves, powder, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(077) pregnant woman, leaves grounded, VO.
H(099), Combretum glutinosum, stem with leaves, RNS.
H(103)teeth advent, Waltheria indica, Xylopia aethiopica, leaves, RNS.
H(103)teeth advent, Waltheria indica, leaves, RNS.
H(103)teeth advent, leaves, RNS.
H(104), Triclisia subcordata, decoction (H2O) leaves, VO.
H(104, 2), Citrus aurantifolia , decoction (H2O) , stem with leaves, VO.
H(104, 2), leaveses, grounded, maceration, filter, VO.
H(104), leaves trituration, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(104), juice leaves, drops in eyes
H(104), aerian part, pounded, maceration, filter, VO.
H(116), stem with leaves, dessication, pounded, powder, VO.
H(126), Zea mays, Erythrina senegalensis, stem with leaves, RNS.
H(126), Carica papaya , Cassia occidentalis , roots, RNS.
H(126), Citrus aurantifolia , decoction (H2O) stem with leaves, VO.
H(126), Ananas comosus, whole plant, RNS.
H(126), Cola millenii, Pleiocarpa pycnantha, Pavetta corymbosa, Clausena anisata, Dialium guineense, leaves, RNS.
H(126), Momordica charantia, whole plant, RNS.
H(126, 3), whole plant, RNS.
H(126), Zea mays, Erythrina senegalensis.ONS., RNS.
H(151), whole plant of Acanthospermum hispidum, aerian part of Paullinia pinnata, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(151), Citrus aurantifolia , whole plant, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(151), Heliotropium indicum, whole plant , decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(151),whole plant of Acanthospermum hispidum, seeds of Persea americana, leaves of Crateva religiosa of Schrankia leptocarpa, decoction (H2O), VO. .
H(155, 2), leaves, ashes in powder, delayed H2O, VO., gargle
H(162), leaves decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(162), Citrus aurantifolia , fruit lemon, RNS.
H(155), Capsicum frutescens, decoction (H2O) leaves, VO.
H(155), Vernonia cinera, juice leaves, local application
H(155), juice leaves, local application
H(168), Momordica balsamina, Caesalpinia bonduc, stem leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(168), Momordica balsamina, Caesalpinia bonduc, Vernonia colorata, stem leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(005), leaves , RNS.
H(006), Citus grandis, decoction (H2O) , leaves, VO.
H(018, 3), juice leaves, RNS.
H(018), whole plant, RNS.
H(018) , Citrus aurantifolia , juice leaves
H(020), juice leaves
H(027y), leaves decoction (H2O) , RNS.
H(033) femal, leaves, macerationh, filtered, VO.
H(036), juice leaves
H(037), Phyllanthus amarus, stem with leaves, RNS.
H(037, 2), stem with leaves, RNS.
H(046), Momordica charantia, stem with leaves, RNS.
H(051), Schrankia leptocarpa + skin eruption , stem with leaves, RNS.
H(055), stem with leaves, RNS.
H(068), Pupalia lappacea, leaves grounded, filter, VO.
H(076), juice leaves, local application
H(076) + H(008) + H(104) + anite, Capsicum frutescens, decoction (H2O) plant, VO.
H(077), ashes leaves, powder, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(077) pregnant woman, leaves grounded, VO.
H(099), Combretum glutinosum, stem with leaves, RNS.
H(103)teeth advent, Waltheria indica, Xylopia aethiopica, leaves, RNS.
H(103)teeth advent, Waltheria indica, leaves, RNS.
H(103)teeth advent, leaves, RNS.
H(104), Triclisia subcordata, decoction (H2O) leaves, VO.
H(104, 2), Citrus aurantifolia , decoction (H2O) , stem with leaves, VO.
H(104, 2), leaveses, grounded, maceration, filter, VO.
H(104), leaves trituration, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(104), juice leaves, drops in eyes
H(104), aerian part, pounded, maceration, filter, VO.
H(116), stem with leaves, dessication, pounded, powder, VO.
H(126), Zea mays, Erythrina senegalensis, stem with leaves, RNS.
H(126), Carica papaya , Cassia occidentalis , roots, RNS.
H(126), Citrus aurantifolia , decoction (H2O) stem with leaves, VO.
H(126), Ananas comosus, whole plant, RNS.
H(126), Cola millenii, Pleiocarpa pycnantha, Pavetta corymbosa, Clausena anisata, Dialium guineense, leaves, RNS.
H(126), Momordica charantia, whole plant, RNS.
H(126, 3), whole plant, RNS.
H(126), Zea mays, Erythrina senegalensis.ONS., RNS.
H(151), whole plant of Acanthospermum hispidum, aerian part of Paullinia pinnata, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(151), Citrus aurantifolia , whole plant, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(151), Heliotropium indicum, whole plant , decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(151),whole plant of Acanthospermum hispidum, seeds of Persea americana, leaves of Crateva religiosa of Schrankia leptocarpa, decoction (H2O), VO. .
H(155, 2), leaves, ashes in powder, delayed H2O, VO., gargle
H(162), leaves decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(162), Citrus aurantifolia , fruit lemon, RNS.
H(155), Capsicum frutescens, decoction (H2O) leaves, VO.
H(155), Vernonia cinera, juice leaves, local application
H(155), juice leaves, local application
H(168), Momordica balsamina, Caesalpinia bonduc, stem leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(168), Momordica balsamina, Caesalpinia bonduc, Vernonia colorata, stem leaves, decoction (H2O) , VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Benin
Vernacular name :
dagbé, gbanukéké, kpavivo, sokèn (Adja), saroutange, tanga (Bariba), kponomi, togbahoun, togbarna (Fon), ahwanglon (Goum), , hangbon, togbamalon (Pedah), heviossokekesui (Sahouè), benehounga (Yom), tchakatoun, dagouro, dahoundourou (Yoruba), tchakatoun, dagouro, dahoundourou (Yoruba), heviosso kessou-kessou, yovogobanklé (Watchi)
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(001), H(013), H(018), H(020), H(046), H(104), H(108), H(126), H(151), H(201)
Recipes :
H(001, 2), leaves juice of Acanthospermum hispidum, drops in eyes
H(001), inflammation of the conjunctivita, leaves juice Ocimum canum of Acanthospermum hispidum, drops in eyes
H(013) , grinded leaves of Acanthospermum , local application
H(018), leaves juice of Acanthospermum , local application
H(020) scorpion, leaves of Acanthospermum., to chew
H(046), leaves of Croton zambezicus of Acanthospermum hispidum of Momordica charantia, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(046), Momordica charantia, leaves ofcoction (H2O) , VO.
H(104) dyspepsia, leaves of Acanthospermum hispidum of Cassia alata, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(104), leaves pounded of Acanthospermum., to pound, to dilute in jus citron, VO. (pas si pregnancy)
H(108) sinus, leaves juice of Acanthospermum., drops in eyes
H(126), stemswith leaves of Acanthospermum, decoction (H2O) , H2O, VO.
H(151), roots of Newbouldia laevis, leaves of Crateva religiosa, ripe fruit of Citrus limon, stems with leaves of Phyllanthus amarus, whole plant of Acanthospermum hispidum, maceration, VO.
H(201), leaves juice of Acanthospermum hispidum of Pergularia extensa, drops in eyes
H(001), inflammation of the conjunctivita, leaves juice Ocimum canum of Acanthospermum hispidum, drops in eyes
H(013) , grinded leaves of Acanthospermum , local application
H(018), leaves juice of Acanthospermum , local application
H(020) scorpion, leaves of Acanthospermum., to chew
H(046), leaves of Croton zambezicus of Acanthospermum hispidum of Momordica charantia, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(046), Momordica charantia, leaves ofcoction (H2O) , VO.
H(104) dyspepsia, leaves of Acanthospermum hispidum of Cassia alata, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(104), leaves pounded of Acanthospermum., to pound, to dilute in jus citron, VO. (pas si pregnancy)
H(108) sinus, leaves juice of Acanthospermum., drops in eyes
H(126), stemswith leaves of Acanthospermum, decoction (H2O) , H2O, VO.
H(151), roots of Newbouldia laevis, leaves of Crateva religiosa, ripe fruit of Citrus limon, stems with leaves of Phyllanthus amarus, whole plant of Acanthospermum hispidum, maceration, VO.
H(201), leaves juice of Acanthospermum hispidum of Pergularia extensa, drops in eyes
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Togo
Vernacular name :
afegba, afégbin, dugba, ziaedji (Ewé), gongadé, gbényé, nawdem (Adja), sobué, poma (Akposso)
Reference HT 45
Author(s) :
Tokoudagba, J.-M. , P. Chabert , C. Auger , S. N’Gom , J. Gbenou , M. Moudachirou , V. Schini-Kerth , A. Lobstein
Title :
Recherche de plantes à potentialités antihypertensives dans la biodiversité béninoise
Ethnopharmacologia, n°44, pp 32-41 (décembre 2009)
Bulletin de la société française d'ethnopharmacologie et de la société européenne d'ethnopharmacologie
Symptoms :
H(151)
Recipes :
H(151) hypertension, stems with leaves of Acanthospermum hispidum, RNS
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Benin (Abomey-Calavi)
Vernacular name :
ahwanglon, kesu-kesu, kponomi, senu swe, togba, togbahun, xevioso
Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. Anderson :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthus montanus (Nees) T. Anderson
Family :
Acanthaceae
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(033), H(095), H(099), H(104), H(126), H(150), H(160), H(151), H(176)
Recipes :
H(033) infertility, roasted leaves of Acanthus montanus, pulverize VO.
H(126) hepatitis, H(151) high blood pressure, H(160) angina pectoris, leaves , decoction VO.
H(095) nutrition leaves, VO.
H(099) epilepsy, roots, decoction, VO.
H(104) stomach pains leaves, enema
H(150) leg pain leaves + crudité, dermal
H(176) scoliosis, leaves, decoction, bath
H(126) hepatitis, H(151) high blood pressure, H(160) angina pectoris, leaves , decoction VO.
H(095) nutrition leaves, VO.
H(099) epilepsy, roots, decoction, VO.
H(104) stomach pains leaves, enema
H(150) leg pain leaves + crudité, dermal
H(176) scoliosis, leaves, decoction, bath
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (province de Uíge)
Vernacular name :
kekasanga, nkeka ngô (Kikongo)
Achyranthes aspera L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Achyranthes aspera L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Achyranthes annua Dinter
,
Achyranthes indica (L.) Mill.
,
Achyranthes aspera var. sicula L.
,
Achyranthes obovata Peter.
Reference HG 20
Author(s) :
Gurib-Fakim, Ameenah, Joseph Guého
Title :
Plantes médicinales de l'île Rodrigues
Stanley, Rose-Hill. Editions de l'océan indien - Université de Maurice (Réduit) , 580 p. (1994) (ISBN 99903-0-171-9)
Symptoms :
H(037), H(151), H(202)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, H(151) hypertension of old people, decoction of the whole plant of Achyranthes aspera, VO.
H(202) tonicity of the skin, decoction of the whole plant, bath or lotion
H(202) tonicity of the skin, decoction of the whole plant, bath or lotion
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Rodrigues Island
Vernacular name :
herbe serpent
Acokanthera schimperi (A.DC.) Schweinf. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acokanthera schimperi (A.DC.) Schweinf.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HM 46
Author(s) :
Muthee, J.K., D.W. Gakuya, J.M. Mbaria, P.G. Kareru, C.M. Mulei, F.K. Njonge
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of anthelmintic and other medicinal plants traditionally used in Loitoktok district of Kenya
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 135, 15–21, (2011)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874111000766
Symptoms :
H(039), H(151), H(199)
Recipes :
H(039, 1) ectoparasites, H(151) blood pressure, H(199) AIDS, roots, stems barks of Acokanthera schimperi, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
kenya (Loitoktok district)
Vernacular name :
olmorijoi
Acridocarpus congolensis Sprague :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acridocarpus congolensis Sprague
Family :
Malpighiaceae
Reference HD 20
Author(s) :
Diafouka A., J. Lejoly
Title :
Plantes hypotensives utilisées en médecine traditionnelle à Brazzaville (Congo).
Méricaments et aliments: L'approche ethnopharmacologique.
Actes du 2e Colloque Européen d'Ethnophmacologie et de la 2ème Conférence internationale d'Ethnomédecine, Heidelberg2, 4-27 mars 1993.
Symptoms :
H(151)
Recipes :
H(151) hypertension., ONS., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Congo (Popular republic) (Brazzaville)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Adansonia digitata L. :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Adansonia digitata L.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Synonyms :
Adansonia sphaerocarpa A.Chev.
Reference HC 55
Author(s) :
Cisse, A, M Gueye, A. Ka, F. Ndiaye, S. Koma, L.E. Akpo
Title :
Ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales chez les bergers peuls de Widou Thiengoly de la commune de Téssékéré (Ferlo-Nord Sénégal).
Journal of Applied Biosciences 98 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(151)
Recipes :
H(151) lowers hyperblood pressure leaves of Adansonia digitata, RNS. (medicinal species sometimes used in combination with other species)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Sengal (Ferlo-North)
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Reference HN 44
Author(s) :
Ngene J-P., C. C Ngoule ., C-M. Pouka Kidik, P. B. Mvogo Ottou , R. C. Ndjib, S.D. DIbong, E. Mpondo Mpondo
Title :
Importance dans la pharmacopée traditionnelle des plantes à flavonoïdes vendues dans les marchés de Douala est (Cameroun)
Journal of Applied Biosciences 88:8194– 8210 (2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jab.v88i1.6
Symptoms :
H(087), H(094), H(099), H(100), H(104), H(151)
Recipes :
H(087) infections, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(099) bad nerves, H(100) syphilis, H(104) stomach ache, H(151) hypertension, bark of Adansonia digitata + banane douce, honey, garlic, decoction, powder, VO. et rectale
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
boki (Foufouldé), baobab (French)
Reference HN 53
Author(s) :
Nguemo Dongock, D., A.lexandre Laohudumaye Bonyo, P- M Mapongmestem et E. Bayegone
Title :
Ethnobotanic and phytochemical study of medicinal plants used for the
treatment of cardiovascular diseases in Moundou (Chad)
Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 12(1): 203-216, February 2018
Symptoms :
H(151), H(171)
Recipes :
H(151) hypertension, H(171) diabetes, leaves and barks of Adansonia digitata in decoction, VO. 3 times / day for a week
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Chad (West Logone)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HT 40
Author(s) :
Tra Bi Fézan, H., G. M. Irié, K C.C. N’GAMAN & C.H.B. Mohou
Title :
Études de quelques plantes thérapeutiques utilisées dans le traitement de l’hypertension artérielle et du diabète : deux maladies émergentes en Côte d’Ivoire
Sciences & Nature Vol. 5 N°1 : 39 - 48 (2008)
http://www.ajol.info/index.php/scinat/article/viewFile/42150/9278
Symptoms :
H(151)
Recipes :
H(151) hypertension, leaves of Adansonia digitata in the composition of a sauce
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast (Abidjan town)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HY 07
Author(s) :
Yebouk, C., F. Z. Redouan, G. Benítez, M. Bouhbal, M. Kadiri, A. I. Boumediana, J. Molero-Mesa, A. Merzouk
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the Adrar Province, Mauritania
Journal of Ethnopharmacology Volume 246, 10 January 2020, 112217
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2019.112217
Symptoms :
H(008), H(104), H(151)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, powder of leaves of Adansonia digitata with water, VO.
H(104) abdominal pain epigastric, powder of leaves with sugar
H(151) hypertension, uncomplicated, powder of fruit with sugar, VO.
H(104) abdominal pain epigastric, powder of leaves with sugar
H(151) hypertension, uncomplicated, powder of fruit with sugar, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mauritania (Adrar Province)
Vernacular name :
teydoum (Arabic)
Afraegle paniculata (Schum.) Engl. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Afraegle paniculata (Schum.) Engl.
Family :
Rutaceae
Reference HI 05
Author(s) :
Igoli, J.O., O.G. Ogaji, T.A. Tor-Anyiin & N.P. Igoli
Title :
Traditional medicine practice amongst the Igede people of Nigeria. Part II.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines (2) pp. 134 - 152 (2005)
http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc05016
Symptoms :
H(139), H(151)
Recipes :
H(139), roots of Afraegle paniculata of Uvaria chamae of Parkia biglobosa , leaves of Dracaena perrotetii of Morinda lucida, decoction, VO., 1 X / J.
H(151), leaves of Anacardium occidentale, roots of Afraegle paniculata, decoction, VO., 2 X / J.
H(151), leaves of Anacardium occidentale, roots of Afraegle paniculata, decoction, VO., 2 X / J.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria Benue state, Igede people)
Vernacular name :
ikashu (Igede)
Reference HL 23
Author(s) :
Lawal, I. O., N. E. Uzokwe, D. O. Ladipo, I. O. Asinwa, & A. B. I. Igboanugo
Title :
Ethnophytotherapeutic information for the treatment of high blood pressure among the people of Ilugun, Ilugun area of Ogun State, south-west Nigeria
African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology Vol. 3(4). pp.222-226, May, 2009
http://www.academicjournals.org/ajpp/PDF/%20pdf2009/May/Lawal%20et%20al.pdf
Symptoms :
H(151)
Recipes :
H(151) hypertension, roots of Afraegle paniculatum and leaves of Newboldia laevis, decoction of the two taken in the morning before eating, once a day during 8 days
Region :
West Africa
Country :
South-west Nigeria (Ilugun area of Ogun State)
Vernacular name :
sanga
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HL 23
Author(s) :
Lawal, I. O., N. E. Uzokwe, D. O. Ladipo, I. O. Asinwa, & A. B. I. Igboanugo
Title :
Ethnophytotherapeutic information for the treatment of high blood pressure among the people of Ilugun, Ilugun area of Ogun State, south-west Nigeria
African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology Vol. 3(4). pp.222-226, May, 2009
http://www.academicjournals.org/ajpp/PDF/%20pdf2009/May/Lawal%20et%20al.pdf
Symptoms :
H(151)
Recipes :
H(151, 10) hypertension, whole plant of Heliotropium indicum and Afromomum melegueta, charring and inorganic powder used with hot pap intermittently, twice daily morning and night during 7 days
Region :
West Africa
Country :
South-west Nigeria (Ilugun area of Ogun State)
Vernacular name :
ogbe akuko ?
Afrormosia laxiflora (Benth.) Harms :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Afrormosia laxiflora (Benth.) Harms
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Pericopsis laxiflora (Benth.) Meeuwen
,
Ormosia laxiflora Benth.
Reference HK 88
Author(s) :
Karou S. D., T. Tchacondo, M. A. Djikpo Tchibozo, S. Abdoul-Rahaman, K. Anani, K. Koudouvo, K. Batawila, A. Agbonon, J. Simpore & C. de Souza
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in the management of diabetes mellitus and hypertension in the Central Region of Togo.
Pharmaceutical Biology, 49:12, 1286-1297, (2011)
https://doi.org/10.3109/13880209.2011.621959
Symptoms :
H(151)
Recipes :
H(151) hypertension, roots + leaves of Khaya senegalensis of Pericopsis laxiflora, stem barks of Parkia biglobosa, leaves of Gmelina arborea, decoction, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Togo (Central region)
Vernacular name :
tchamani (Tem)
Afzelia africana Smith ex Pers. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Afzelia africana Smith ex Pers.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HN 53
Author(s) :
Nguemo Dongock, D., A.lexandre Laohudumaye Bonyo, P- M Mapongmestem et E. Bayegone
Title :
Ethnobotanic and phytochemical study of medicinal plants used for the
treatment of cardiovascular diseases in Moundou (Chad)
Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci. 12(1): 203-216, February 2018
Symptoms :
H(151), H(171)
Recipes :
H(151) hypertension, H(171) diabetes, barks of Afzelia africana in maceration, 1 glass, 2 times / day for 3 days.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Chad (West Logone)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Agave americana L. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Agave americana L.
Family :
Agavaceae
Reference HD 50
Author(s) :
Duncan, AC, Jäger AK, van Staden J
Title :
Screening of Zulu medicinal plants for angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.
J. Ethnopharmacol. 68: 63-70. (1999)
(From ref : HL 22)
Symptoms :
H(008) + H(104), H(151)
Recipes :
H(008) + H(104) gastro-intestinal complaints, H(178) heart treatment and H(151) blood pressure regulator, leaves of Agave americana (From ref : HL 22)
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa,
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HM 76
Author(s) :
Maroyi, A.
Title :
Diversity of use and local knowledge of wild and cultivated plants in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine,13:43 (2017)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-017-0173-8
Symptoms :
H(151)
Recipes :
H(151) high blood pressure, leaf sap, whole plant of Agave americana, RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Eastern Cape province)
Vernacular name :
ikhamanga (isi Xhosa)
Reference HS 33a
Author(s) :
Semenya, S.S , M. Potgieter M., Milingoni Tshisikhawe, Soul Shava, A. Maroyi
Title :
Medicinal utilization of exotic plants by Bapedi traditional healers to treat human ailments in Limpopo province, South Africa
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 144, 646–655 (2012)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874112006769
Symptoms :
H(151)
Recipes :
H(151) hypertension, leaves of Agave americana boiled in water for 20 min and one tin cup of the extract is taken orally.Thrice a day
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Limpopo province)
Vernacular name :
mobepi / kgopha-yapala/ nswareke-ya-robega (Pedi)
Reference HS 37
Author(s) :
Semenya, S.S, M. J. Potgieter
Title :
Bapedi traditional healers in the Limpopo Province, South Africa: their socio-cultural profile and traditional healing practice
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2014, 10:4 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-10-4
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/10/1/4
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Additional file 1: 1550002148105490_add1.docx, 74K
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/imedia/1279488442116872/supp1.docx
Symptoms :
H(151)
Recipes :
H(151, 1) hypertension, leaves of Agave americana are Decoction for 25 minutes and one tin cup of extract is taken orally. Thrice a day
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Limpopo Province)
Vernacular name :
mobepi
Ageratina riparia (Regel) R.M. King & H. Rob. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ageratina riparia (Regel) R.M. King & H. Rob.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HS 47
Author(s) :
Samoisy, A. K., M. Fawzi Mahomoodally
Title :
Ethnopharmacological analysis of medicinal plants used against non-communicable diseases in Rodrigues Island, Indian Ocean
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 173, 20–38 (2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2015.06.036
Symptoms :
H(151), H(171)
Recipes :
H(151) hypertension, H(171) diabetes mellitus, infusion of 3 flowers of Ageratina riparia in 1 L H2O, VO. 1 cup per week.
Region :
Mauritius
Country :
Rodrigues Island (Mauritius)
Vernacular name :
ortosiphon (Rodrigues Creole), mistflower (English)
Ageratum conyzoides L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Ageratum conyzoides L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HN 44
Author(s) :
Ngene J-P., C. C Ngoule ., C-M. Pouka Kidik, P. B. Mvogo Ottou , R. C. Ndjib, S.D. DIbong, E. Mpondo Mpondo
Title :
Importance dans la pharmacopée traditionnelle des plantes à flavonoïdes vendues dans les marchés de Douala est (Cameroun)
Journal of Applied Biosciences 88:8194– 8210 (2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jab.v88i1.6
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(008), H(014), H(022), H(027y), H(031), H(034), H(051), H(068), H(087), H(094), H(099x), H(102), H(104), H(113), H(151), H(200)
Recipes :
H(001) sore eyes, H(034) heartbeat, H(087) infections, leaves and rod of Emilia coccinea + Ageratum conyzoides, wash and to chew, triturate, VO.
H(004) persistent wounds, H(008) diarrhea, H(051) paludism, H(200) antibiotics, triturate or warm slightly the leaves of Chromolaena odorata + Ageratum conyzoides, VO. + deposit on the wound
H(008) diarrhea, dysenterie, whole plant of Plantago major + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides) + lemon (Citrus limon), trituration, scarification, VO., during 4 days
H(008) diarrhea, H(068) amoebas, leaves of Psidium guajava + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides), to chew the young leaves, make a decoction, VO. 1 glass 4 X / day, neither hot nor cool
H(014) skin problems, H(051) paludism, leaves and rods de Dissotis rotundifolia + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides) + "rouge un coté" (Eremomastaxspeciosa), decoction, trituration, maceration, VO.
H(022) facilitates childbirth, H(027y) dirty belly of women, leaves of Cleome ciliata + Ageratum conyzoides, decoction, enema
H(022) facilitates childbirth, H(051) fièvre, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(104) mal d'estomac, H(113) backache, H(200) antibiotics, leaves and rods de Ageratum conyzoides + Eremomastax speciosa + "massep" (Basilic tropical), lemon (Citrus limon), crush the leaves, to chew, macérer, décocter, triturate, Oral and rectal way
H(104) stomach ache, fresh leaves of Achillea millefolium + Ageratum conyzoides, triturate, enema
H(014) whitlow, H(031) neuralgia, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(099x) exciting, H(102) bile, H(151) regulates blood flow, leaves, fruits of Capsicum frutescens + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides), maceration, enema, scarification
H(104) stomach ache,leaves of Lantana camara + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides), , decoction, VO.
H(004) persistent wounds, H(008) diarrhea, H(051) paludism, H(200) antibiotics, triturate or warm slightly the leaves of Chromolaena odorata + Ageratum conyzoides, VO. + deposit on the wound
H(008) diarrhea, dysenterie, whole plant of Plantago major + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides) + lemon (Citrus limon), trituration, scarification, VO., during 4 days
H(008) diarrhea, H(068) amoebas, leaves of Psidium guajava + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides), to chew the young leaves, make a decoction, VO. 1 glass 4 X / day, neither hot nor cool
H(014) skin problems, H(051) paludism, leaves and rods de Dissotis rotundifolia + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides) + "rouge un coté" (Eremomastaxspeciosa), decoction, trituration, maceration, VO.
H(022) facilitates childbirth, H(027y) dirty belly of women, leaves of Cleome ciliata + Ageratum conyzoides, decoction, enema
H(022) facilitates childbirth, H(051) fièvre, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(104) mal d'estomac, H(113) backache, H(200) antibiotics, leaves and rods de Ageratum conyzoides + Eremomastax speciosa + "massep" (Basilic tropical), lemon (Citrus limon), crush the leaves, to chew, macérer, décocter, triturate, Oral and rectal way
H(104) stomach ache, fresh leaves of Achillea millefolium + Ageratum conyzoides, triturate, enema
H(014) whitlow, H(031) neuralgia, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(099x) exciting, H(102) bile, H(151) regulates blood flow, leaves, fruits of Capsicum frutescens + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides), maceration, enema, scarification
H(104) stomach ache,leaves of Lantana camara + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides), , decoction, VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
catoro (Bassa), obon élok (Ewondo), roi des herbes (French)
Reference HT 40
Author(s) :
Tra Bi Fézan, H., G. M. Irié, K C.C. N’GAMAN & C.H.B. Mohou
Title :
Études de quelques plantes thérapeutiques utilisées dans le traitement de l’hypertension artérielle et du diabète : deux maladies émergentes en Côte d’Ivoire
Sciences & Nature Vol. 5 N°1 : 39 - 48 (2008)
http://www.ajol.info/index.php/scinat/article/viewFile/42150/9278
Symptoms :
H(006), H(051), H(053), H(151), H(171)
Recipes :
H(006) constipation, H(051) paludism, H(053) otite, ONS., RNS.
H(151) hypertension, leaves decoction
H(171) diabetes, leaves decoction
H(151) hypertension, leaves decoction
H(171) diabetes, leaves decoction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast (Abidjan town)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors