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Description :
leprosy
316 plants found in 135 reference(s) :
Acacia albida Del. :
5 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia albida Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev.
Reference B3 Nord
Author(s) :
Bellakhdar, J.
Title :
Médecine traditionelle et toxicologie ouest-serharienne, contribution à l’étude de la pharmacopée marocaine.
Edition techniques nord-africaines: Rabat. (1978). From reference B5 Nord
Symptoms :
H(173)
Recipes :
H(173), decoction of bark used orally against leprosy.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Algeria, Libia, Moroco, Tunisia
Vernacular name :
haras ; haraz; afrar, telh lebiad; fruits: kharrub (Arabic), ahates ; ahades, temahaq, azawo (Berber), white acacia (English), arbre blanc (local French)
Reference B6 Nord
Author(s) :
Bellakhdar, J.
Title :
La pharmacopée marocaine traditionnelle: Médecine arabe ancienne et savoirs populaires.
Ibis Press, 764 p. (1997)
Symptoms :
H(173)
Recipes :
H(173), barks, decoction, VO.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
âfrâr (Moresque, Occidental Sahara), telh lebyed (Tekna), âhetes (Touareg)
Reference HH 10
Author(s) :
Hussain, H.S.N. & Y.Y. Karatela
Title :
Traditional medicinal plants used by Hausa tribe of Kano State of Nigeria.
Int. J; Crude Drug Res., 27, 4, 211-216, (1989)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(173)
Recipes :
H(014), bark, decoction (H2O) , RNS
H(173), leaves, fruits, decoction, RNS
H(173), leaves, fruits, decoction, RNS
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Kano)
Vernacular name :
gawo (Hausa)
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(014), H(037), H(051), H(053), H(082), H(091), H(094), H(100), H(082), H(103), H(113), H(173), H(192), H(201)
Recipes :
H(014) pelada, roots of Adansonia digitata, leaves of Chrozophora senegalensis, roots Acacia albida of Bauhinia rufescens of Waltheria indica of Mitracarpus scaber, powder, local application
H(037), whole plant of Cressa cretica, barks stem, branch, trunk of Acacia albida of Vitex doniana, maceration , VO.
H(037), H(051) paludism, H(091) kwash, roots of Acacia albida, VO.
H(037) bronchia, florid summit of Cymbopogon giganteus of Lippia adoensis, leaves of Ximenia americana of Combretum glutinosum of Guiera senegalensis, leaves and roots of Annona senegalensis, leaves of Ocimum basilicum, leaves, barks stem, branch, trunk of Ficus gnaphalocarpa, barks stem, branch, trunk of Parkia biglobosa of Acacia albida, decoction (H2O) , VO. + bath
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cordia rothii, roots of Guiera senegalensis of Bauhinia rufescens, barks stem, branch, trunk of Acacia albida of Acacia raddiana, maceration, bath, 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(053) surdité, maceration roots Acacia albida, drops in ears
H(053), H(113), ONS. Acacia albida, local application
H(082), florid summit Cymbopogon giganteus, leaves of Ocimum basilicum of Sida rhombifolia of Annona senegalensis of Terminalia macroptera of Ximenia americana of Combretum glutinosum of Guiera senegalensis, leaves and florid summit Lippia chevalieri, barks stem, branch, trunk of Acacia albida, powder decoction (H2O) , VO. + bath
H(091) child, rachitis, kwash, H(075), barks stem, branch, trunk of Ziziphus mauritiana of Sterculia sestemra of Acacia macrostachya of Acacia albida, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(091) child, rachitis, H(075), barks stem, branch, trunk of Sterculia sestemra of Ziziphus mauritiana of Acacia macrostachya of Acacia albida, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(091) kwash, roots, Adansonia digitata, Acacia albida, Chrozophora senegalensis, Bauhinia rufescens, Waltheria indica, Mitracarpus scaber, powder, to dilute in milk, VO.
H(094), H(192), ONS. Acacia albida, Seciridaca longipedunculata, Cochlospermum tinctorium, Maytenus senegalensis, Leptadenia hastata, RNS.
H(094), H(192), ONS. Acacia albida, RNS.
H(100) syph., roots of Capparis tomentosa, ONS. deTerminalia avicennioides of Acacia albida of Tinospora bakis, VO.
H(100), ONS., Acacia albida, VO.
H(100), roots Strophanthus sarmentosus, roots Acacia albida, Trichilia roka, Strychnos spinosa, Ziziphus mauritiana, Parkia biblobosa, Detarium microcarpum, Mormordica charantia, Piliostigma reticulatum, Heeria insignis, maceration, VO.
H(103), barks, stems, twigs, trunk Acacia albida, to chew
H(139), ONS. Acacia albida, VO.
H(173), stem Balanites aegytiaca, Swartzia madagascariensis, Trichilia roka, Jatropha chevalieri, Capparis tomentosa, Maytenus senegalensis, roots Acacia albida, Strophanthus sarmentosus, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(201) psychosis, roots of Acacia albida, barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, decoction (H2O) , bath, VO.
H(037), whole plant of Cressa cretica, barks stem, branch, trunk of Acacia albida of Vitex doniana, maceration , VO.
H(037), H(051) paludism, H(091) kwash, roots of Acacia albida, VO.
H(037) bronchia, florid summit of Cymbopogon giganteus of Lippia adoensis, leaves of Ximenia americana of Combretum glutinosum of Guiera senegalensis, leaves and roots of Annona senegalensis, leaves of Ocimum basilicum, leaves, barks stem, branch, trunk of Ficus gnaphalocarpa, barks stem, branch, trunk of Parkia biglobosa of Acacia albida, decoction (H2O) , VO. + bath
H(051) paludism, leaves of Cordia rothii, roots of Guiera senegalensis of Bauhinia rufescens, barks stem, branch, trunk of Acacia albida of Acacia raddiana, maceration, bath, 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(053) surdité, maceration roots Acacia albida, drops in ears
H(053), H(113), ONS. Acacia albida, local application
H(082), florid summit Cymbopogon giganteus, leaves of Ocimum basilicum of Sida rhombifolia of Annona senegalensis of Terminalia macroptera of Ximenia americana of Combretum glutinosum of Guiera senegalensis, leaves and florid summit Lippia chevalieri, barks stem, branch, trunk of Acacia albida, powder decoction (H2O) , VO. + bath
H(091) child, rachitis, kwash, H(075), barks stem, branch, trunk of Ziziphus mauritiana of Sterculia sestemra of Acacia macrostachya of Acacia albida, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(091) child, rachitis, H(075), barks stem, branch, trunk of Sterculia sestemra of Ziziphus mauritiana of Acacia macrostachya of Acacia albida, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(091) kwash, roots, Adansonia digitata, Acacia albida, Chrozophora senegalensis, Bauhinia rufescens, Waltheria indica, Mitracarpus scaber, powder, to dilute in milk, VO.
H(094), H(192), ONS. Acacia albida, Seciridaca longipedunculata, Cochlospermum tinctorium, Maytenus senegalensis, Leptadenia hastata, RNS.
H(094), H(192), ONS. Acacia albida, RNS.
H(100) syph., roots of Capparis tomentosa, ONS. deTerminalia avicennioides of Acacia albida of Tinospora bakis, VO.
H(100), ONS., Acacia albida, VO.
H(100), roots Strophanthus sarmentosus, roots Acacia albida, Trichilia roka, Strychnos spinosa, Ziziphus mauritiana, Parkia biblobosa, Detarium microcarpum, Mormordica charantia, Piliostigma reticulatum, Heeria insignis, maceration, VO.
H(103), barks, stems, twigs, trunk Acacia albida, to chew
H(139), ONS. Acacia albida, VO.
H(173), stem Balanites aegytiaca, Swartzia madagascariensis, Trichilia roka, Jatropha chevalieri, Capparis tomentosa, Maytenus senegalensis, roots Acacia albida, Strophanthus sarmentosus, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(201) psychosis, roots of Acacia albida, barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, decoction (H2O) , bath, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HP 11
Author(s) :
Potel, Anne-Marie
Title :
Les plantes médicinales au Sénégal. Study report of Anne-Marie Potel, accomplished at Nguekokh (Senegal), 2002.
Registered in the chapter "Grey Littérature "of the PRELUDE data bank
http://pagesperso-orange.fr/senegal.bourbonnais/Anne%20marie.htm
Symptoms :
H(001), H(006), H(007), H(037), H(051), H(053), H(126), H(173)
Recipes :
H(001) conjunctivitis, cataract, H(053) ears pain , roots of Acacia albida, RNS.
H(006) constipation,H(037) bronchitis, H(051) diverses feworms, H(126) icterus, bark, roots, dry pods, RNS.
H(007) diuretic,H(037) cough , H(053) otitis, H(053) mumps, H(051) paludism, trunc's barks, RNS
H(173) leprosy and white spots on the skin, specially on the face, decoction of bark, local application
H(006) constipation,H(037) bronchitis, H(051) diverses feworms, H(126) icterus, bark, roots, dry pods, RNS.
H(007) diuretic,H(037) cough , H(053) otitis, H(053) mumps, H(051) paludism, trunc's barks, RNS
H(173) leprosy and white spots on the skin, specially on the face, decoction of bark, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal (Nguekokh region)
Vernacular name :
kadd (Wolof), balasa (Bambara), sas (Serere)
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Mimosa mellifera Vahl.
Reference HK 78
Author(s) :
Kidane, L. , G, Gebremedhin & T, Beyene
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Ganta Afeshum District, Eastern Zone of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine,14:64 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0266-z
Symptoms :
H(173), H(212)
Recipes :
H(173) leprosy, dry root of Acacia mellifera, is powdered, mixed with honey and eat.
H(212) rhesus disease (mengegna), fresh leaf is crushed, mixed with honey and swallow
H(212) rhesus disease (mengegna), fresh leaf is crushed, mixed with honey and swallow
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Eastern Zone of Tigray
Vernacular name :
kerets (Tigrigna)
Acacia nilotica var. adansonii (Guill. & Perr.) Kuntze :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica var. adansonii (Guill. & Perr.) Kuntze
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Del. subsp. adstringens (Schumm. & Thonn.) Roberty
,
Acacia adansonii Guill. & Perr.
Reference HA 06
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E., M.R.A. Ahyi, L. Ake Assi , L. Dan Dicko, H. Daouda, M. Delmas, S. de Souza, M. Garba, S. Guinko, A. Kayonga, D. N'Glo, J.-L. Reynal, M. Saadou
Title :
Contribution aux études ethnobotaniques et floristiques au Niger.
Agence de coopération culturelle et technique, (A.C.C.T.), Paris, 250 p., (1980)
From the data bank PHARMEL 2 (ref. HP 10)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(006), H(008), H(068), H(091), H(094), H(103), H(104), H(113), H(173)
Recipes :
H(001) conjonctivitis, leaves in powder, infusion, drops in eyes
H(004), fruit juice, local application
H(006), leaves decoction (H2O) , VO. H(006) + H(104), leaves decoction (H2O) delayed, VO.
H(006) + H(104), ripe fruit, roasting, pounded, delayed in milk, VO.
H(008), pounded leaves, sieved, delayed in some curds + miled, VO.
H(068), fruit Tamarindus indica, tuber of Manihot esculenta, ripe fruit Citrus limon, Acacia nilotica, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(094), carbonized seeds, pounded, local application
H(103) inflammation of the gums, ripe fruit , dried, powder, local application
H(113) rheumatism , H(091), barks of stems, twigs, trunc of Mitragyna inermis of Acacia nilotica of Piliostigma reticulatum, roots Cassia sieberiana of Combretum micranthum, ONS. Acacia albida, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(173), leaves and stems, local application
H(004), fruit juice, local application
H(006), leaves decoction (H2O) , VO. H(006) + H(104), leaves decoction (H2O) delayed, VO.
H(006) + H(104), ripe fruit, roasting, pounded, delayed in milk, VO.
H(008), pounded leaves, sieved, delayed in some curds + miled, VO.
H(068), fruit Tamarindus indica, tuber of Manihot esculenta, ripe fruit Citrus limon, Acacia nilotica, decoction (H2O), VO.
H(094), carbonized seeds, pounded, local application
H(103) inflammation of the gums, ripe fruit , dried, powder, local application
H(113) rheumatism , H(091), barks of stems, twigs, trunc of Mitragyna inermis of Acacia nilotica of Piliostigma reticulatum, roots Cassia sieberiana of Combretum micranthum, ONS. Acacia albida, decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(173), leaves and stems, local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Niger
Vernacular name :
bagaruwa (Hausa), jetti (Zarma), gawari gaudi, gabdi (Peuhl), tiggaert (Tamacheck), kangar (Beriberi)
Acacia seyal Del. :
7 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia seyal Del.
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(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 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(006), H(018), H(051), H(100), H(102), H(126), H(162), H(173)
Recipes :
H(001) blepharitis, stem bark of Acacia seyal, decoction + liquid butter, to wash the eyes
H(006) purgative, stem bark of Acacia seyal, decoction, RNS.
H(018) cephalalgy, stem bark of Acacia seyal, decoction + liquid butter, to wash the head
H(100) syphilis, H(173), barks of Acacia seyal, RNS.
H(051) + H(102) bilious fever, H(126) icterus, roots of Acacia seyal of Combretum glutinosum, hot decoction, to wash the eyes
H(162) urine retention, roots. of Acacia seyal of Combretum glutinosum, hot decoction + curdled milk
H(006) purgative, stem bark of Acacia seyal, decoction, RNS.
H(018) cephalalgy, stem bark of Acacia seyal, decoction + liquid butter, to wash the head
H(100) syphilis, H(173), barks of Acacia seyal, RNS.
H(051) + H(102) bilious fever, H(126) icterus, roots of Acacia seyal of Combretum glutinosum, hot decoction, to wash the eyes
H(162) urine retention, roots. of Acacia seyal of Combretum glutinosum, hot decoction + curdled milk
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
bulbi, bulbibodey (Peul, Tocolor)
Reference HK 30
Author(s) :
Kalis, A.
Title :
Médecine traditionnelle, religion et divination chez les Seereer Siin du Sénégal: la connaissance de la nuit.
L'Harmattan, Connaissance des hommes, Montréal - Paris, 336 p., (1997)
Symptoms :
H(173)
Recipes :
H(173), red bark of the trunc, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
ndomb (Seereer Siin)
Reference HM 33
Author(s) :
Malgras, D. (R.P.)
Title :
Arbres et arbustes guérisseurs des savanes maliennes.
Editions Karthala, 22 - 24, boulevard Arago, 75013 Paris, 480 p. (1992)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(006), H(018), H(037), H(100), H(111), H(173)
Recipes :
H(001) conjunctivitis, H(001) trachoma, macerated gum of Acacia seyal, RNS.
H(001) conjunctivitis, H(001) trachoma, stems with leaves of Acacia seyal, decoction, RNS.
H(001) conjunctivitis, H(001) trachoma, trunks barks of Acacia seyal, to boil, RNS.
H(006) purgative, H(100) syphilis, H(173) leprosy , decoction trunk barks of Acacia seyal, RNS.
H(018) cephalgy, decoction of trunk barks of Acacia. head wash
H(037) chest pains, decoction of mistletoe with leaves of Acacia, RNS.
H(111) burns, roots of Acacia seyal, RNS.
H(001) conjunctivitis, H(001) trachoma, stems with leaves of Acacia seyal, decoction, RNS.
H(001) conjunctivitis, H(001) trachoma, trunks barks of Acacia seyal, to boil, RNS.
H(006) purgative, H(100) syphilis, H(173) leprosy , decoction trunk barks of Acacia seyal, RNS.
H(018) cephalgy, decoction of trunk barks of Acacia. head wash
H(037) chest pains, decoction of mistletoe with leaves of Acacia, RNS.
H(111) burns, roots of Acacia seyal, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali
Vernacular name :
sajè, sagiè (Bambara), zajè, saninge, sanunge (Malinke), nyentige, nyenige (Minyanka), hibwi-fonu (Bwa)
Reference HQ 01
Author(s) :
Quimby, M.W. & G.J. Persinos
Title :
Notes on preliminary drug hunting trip on the Jos Plateau, Nigeria.
Economic Botany, 18, 3, 266 - 269, (1964)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(173)
Recipes :
H(008), H(173), ONS., decoction (H2O) , RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Vernacular name :
not registered
Reference HS 41
Author(s) :
Sereme A., J. Millogo-Rasolodimby, S. Guinko, M. Nacro
Title :
Propriétés thérapeutiques des plantes à tanins du Burkina Faso
Pharmacopée et Médecine traditionnelle Africaines; 15 : 41 - 49 (2008)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(104), H(173)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, H(104) gastrointestinal pain, barks infusion et roots decoction of Acacia seyal, barks infusion, , VO.
H(173) leprosy barks root infusion, RNS.
H(173) leprosy barks root infusion, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Burkina Faso
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HT 32
Author(s) :
Thunberg
Title :
Thunberg (1785)
From reference HV 51
Symptoms :
H(173)
Recipes :
H(173) leprosy, ONS of Acacia seyal, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali
Vernacular name :
zadié (Malinke)
Acacia sieberiana DC. :
3 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 HM 33
Author(s) :
Malgras, D. (R.P.)
Title :
Arbres et arbustes guérisseurs des savanes maliennes.
Editions Karthala, 22 - 24, boulevard Arago, 75013 Paris, 480 p. (1992)
Symptoms :
H(007), H(013), H(038), H(068), H(097), H(100), H(102), H(108), H(173), H(179)
Recipes :
H(007) diuretic,H(013) pimples, H(068) tenia, H(100) syphilis, H(102) bile, H(102) cholagogue, H(173) leprosy, roots decoction of Acacia sieberiana, RNS.
H(038) uretral pain, roots, wood of Acacia sieberiana, maceration, RNS.
H(038) uretral pain, H(100) blennorrage , leaves of Acacia sieberiana, maceration, RNS.
H(068) bilharziosis, roots and stems with leaves of Vernonia colorata of Securinega virosa of Combretum glutinosum of Acacia sieberiana, RNS.
H(097) orchitis, leaves of Acacia sieberiana, decoction, RNS.
H(108) cold, H(179) kidney diseases, leaves of Acacia sieberiana, infusion, RNS.
H(038) uretral pain, roots, wood of Acacia sieberiana, maceration, RNS.
H(038) uretral pain, H(100) blennorrage , leaves of Acacia sieberiana, maceration, RNS.
H(068) bilharziosis, roots and stems with leaves of Vernonia colorata of Securinega virosa of Combretum glutinosum of Acacia sieberiana, RNS.
H(097) orchitis, leaves of Acacia sieberiana, decoction, RNS.
H(108) cold, H(179) kidney diseases, leaves of Acacia sieberiana, infusion, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Mali
Vernacular name :
baki, bakijè, gweniba (Bambara), bagijè (Malinke), kucèrè gbage, tinyanga (Minyanka), tinyanga (Senoufo), sèngè-nambilen
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(007), H(013), H(097), H(100), H(102), H(108), H(173), H(179)
Recipes :
H(007) diuretic, H(100) syphilis, H(102) cholagogue, H(173) leprosy, whole plant of Acacia sieberiana, RNS.
H(013) ecthyma, roots decoction of Acacia., RNS.
H(097) orchitis, H(108) cold, H(179) back ache, leaves infusion of Acacia., RNS.
H(100) blennorrage, leaves maceration of Acacia., RNS.
H(013) ecthyma, roots decoction of Acacia., RNS.
H(097) orchitis, H(108) cold, H(179) back ache, leaves infusion of Acacia., RNS.
H(100) blennorrage, leaves maceration of Acacia., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Benin
Vernacular name :
farkaya, boudji (Haoussa), konkonpiele, adouwé, tchaga (Fon), dakouatopana (Somba), sihé (Yoruba), tchaya, koukoumbou, lepousia, sangounou kpika (Bariba), waaporika (Waama), sihé (Nagot)
Acalypha ornata Hochst. ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha ornata Hochst. ex A. Rich.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HK 52
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J. O.
Title :
Some common african herbal remedies for skin diseases: with special reference to Kenya
Medicinal and poisonous plants of the tropics.
Proceedings of symposium of the 14th International botanical congress, Berlin, 24 july - 1 august 1987, 44-69, (1987)
Symptoms :
H(173)
Recipes :
H(173) leprosy, roots of Acalypha ornata decoction drunk 2 - 3 times a day, and also used for bathing.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya
Vernacular name :
mtsatsa (Digo)
Acanthus sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acanthus sp.
Family :
Acanthaceae
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(173)
Recipes :
H(173) leprosy (ibibembe) leaf powder blend umukarankuba with rancid butter and 3 or 4 plants that treat leprosy (chosen among:umudwedwe, umuzaganura, umugombe, isagara, umwanzuranya, nyakatsi, bugangabukali, ikizimya-muliro, umukuzanyana, akanyamapfundo, umukarankuba, umunkamba, kamaramahano). local application, renew daily on wounds + VO. the juice of these plants diluted in H2O, 2 sips
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Rwanda
Vernacular name :
umukarankuba (Kinyarwanda)
Acokanthera schimperi (A.DC.) Schweinf. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Acokanthera schimperi (A.DC.) Schweinf.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Reference HH 13
Author(s) :
Hailu Tadeg, Endris Mohammed, Kaleab Asres, Tsige Gebre-Mariam
Title :
Antimicrobial activities of some selected traditional Ethiopian medicinal plants used in the treatment of skin disorders.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 100, pp. 168-175 (2005)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(003), H(004), H(014), H(018), H(099), H(100), H(113), H(161), H(168), H(172), H(173)
Recipes :
H(001) eye disease, H(003) swellings, H(004) wounds,H(014) scabies, H(014) tinea, H(014) eczema, H(018) headache, H(099) epilepsy, H(100) syphilis, H(113) rheumatic pain, H(161) warts, H(168) amnesia, H(172) elephantiasis, H(173) leprosy, leaves, RNS. (information in HH 13 from Abebe and Ayehu, 1993)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
mrenz
Reference HT 1k
Author(s) :
Tadesse, D.
Title :
Traditional use of some medicinal plants in Ethiopia.Vol. 1, 273-293, (1994)
Proceedings of the 13 th plenary meeting of AETFAT, Zomba, Malawi, (2-11 april 1991)Vol 1 and Vol 2, 1514 p. (1994)
Edited by J.H. Seyani & A.C. Chicuni.National herbarium and Botanic Gardens of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi.
Symptoms :
H(014), H(094), H(173)
Recipes :
H(014), roots of Acokanthera schimperi, Aloe sp., Capparis tomentosa, Gladiolus psittacinus, Rumex abyssinicus , Rumex bequaertii , Ferrula communis , leaves and barks stems Euclea schimperi (DC.) Dandy, powder+ buter, application on wounds
H(094), roots powder + honey, local application
H(173), leaves, Acokanthera schimperi, Brucea antidysenterica , roots Rumex abyssinicus, Maesa lanceolata , powder + butter, plaster, local application, patient in sun treatment during 7 days
H(173),barks stems, Acokanthera schimperi , powder, decoction (H2O) in 7 cup H2O, reduce in 1 cup, local application, patient in the sun
H(094), roots powder + honey, local application
H(173), leaves, Acokanthera schimperi, Brucea antidysenterica , roots Rumex abyssinicus, Maesa lanceolata , powder + butter, plaster, local application, patient in sun treatment during 7 days
H(173),barks stems, Acokanthera schimperi , powder, decoction (H2O) in 7 cup H2O, reduce in 1 cup, local application, patient in the sun
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
merenz (Amaharic)
Adansonia digitata L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Adansonia digitata L.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Synonyms :
Adansonia sphaerocarpa A.Chev.
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(013), H(173)
Recipes :
H(004),H(013) ulcer, H(173), ONS., RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso
Vernacular name :
baobab, pain de singe ( local French), sira (Bambara), sira (Dioula), fromdo (Baoulé), toéga toyéga (Mossi), tuo (Dagari), mor (Bissa)
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HA 10
Author(s) :
Adjanohoun, E., L. Ake Assi
Title :
Contribution au recensement des plantes médicinales de Côte d'Ivoire.
Centre Nat. Florist. Univ. Abidjan, 358 p., (1979)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013), H(031), H(033), H(034), H(045), H(051), H(091), H(139), H(173)
Recipes :
H(004) + H(045), leaves of Adiantum vogeli, seeds of Aframomum meleguetai, to pound, local application
H(004) + H(045), leaves of Cyathula prostrata, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to grind, local application
H(013) pruritus, leaves of Cola gigantea... var. glabrescens, seeds of Aframomum melegueta to grind, onction
H(031), leaves of Rauvolfia vomitora of Nephrolepis biserrarta of Baphia nitida, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to grind, onction
H(033) woman, leaves of Alchornea cordifolia of Setaria chevalieri, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, diluted, to filter, enema, VO.
H(034), young leaves of Syzygium guineense, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to dry, powder, VO.
H(051) + H(091), barks stem, branch, trunk, to scrape and to grind of Lannea nigritana...var pubescens of Aframomum melegueta, onction
H(139), root of Strychnos congolana, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to grind, enema
H(173), leaves of Cassia alata, barks stem, branch, trunk of Blighia unijugata, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, to dilute, enema and onction
H(004) + H(045), leaves of Cyathula prostrata, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to grind, local application
H(013) pruritus, leaves of Cola gigantea... var. glabrescens, seeds of Aframomum melegueta to grind, onction
H(031), leaves of Rauvolfia vomitora of Nephrolepis biserrarta of Baphia nitida, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to grind, onction
H(033) woman, leaves of Alchornea cordifolia of Setaria chevalieri, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, diluted, to filter, enema, VO.
H(034), young leaves of Syzygium guineense, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to dry, powder, VO.
H(051) + H(091), barks stem, branch, trunk, to scrape and to grind of Lannea nigritana...var pubescens of Aframomum melegueta, onction
H(139), root of Strychnos congolana, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to grind, enema
H(173), leaves of Cassia alata, barks stem, branch, trunk of Blighia unijugata, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, to pound, to dilute, enema and onction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast
Vernacular name :
not registered
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(005), H(006), H(014), H(022), H(045), H(051x), H(104), H(126), H(139), H(173)
Recipes :
H(004) + H(045), roots Hoslundia opposita + seeds Aframomum melegueta + potash, powder on wounds
H(005) + H(006), H(104) + H(006), H(173) + H(006), leaves Cassia occidentalis, roots, Citrus aurantifolia , Aframomum melegueta, powder + palm wine
H(014) dermatosis, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, stems with leaves of Clerodendrum sp., local application
H(022), Hyptis pectinata whole plant + Aframomum melegueta or Piper sp., enema
H(126), H(051x), Cymbopogon giganteus , stems, rhizom, roots, pounded + lemon, to make a dough, friction + ventualy spices as Aframomum melegueta (maniguelte), Zingiber officinale (ginger), Piper umbellatum (Guinea peper)
H(139), roots of Cassia sieberiana, Xylopia aethiopica , Aframomum melegueta , powder on meat
H(139), ONS. of Mallotus oppositifolius, Sida vernonifolia, Phylanthus floribundus, Abrus precatorius, Aframomum melegueta , powder in palm wine or H2O
H(005) + H(006), H(104) + H(006), H(173) + H(006), leaves Cassia occidentalis, roots, Citrus aurantifolia , Aframomum melegueta, powder + palm wine
H(014) dermatosis, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, stems with leaves of Clerodendrum sp., local application
H(022), Hyptis pectinata whole plant + Aframomum melegueta or Piper sp., enema
H(126), H(051x), Cymbopogon giganteus , stems, rhizom, roots, pounded + lemon, to make a dough, friction + ventualy spices as Aframomum melegueta (maniguelte), Zingiber officinale (ginger), Piper umbellatum (Guinea peper)
H(139), roots of Cassia sieberiana, Xylopia aethiopica , Aframomum melegueta , powder on meat
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 :
maniguette (local French), saâ (Baoulé), niamakou (Dioula, Bambara), niangboulo (Tagouana)
Afzelia africana Smith ex Pers. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Afzelia africana Smith ex Pers.
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(002), H(004), H(034), H(037), H(051), H(092), H(104), H(173), H(201)
Recipes :
H(002), barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, , maceration, VO.
H(004), barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, ONS. of Morinda lucida, powder, local application
H(034),H(037) bronchitis, barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, root of Annona senegalensis, powder, maceration, VO.
H(051) barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia, powder, maceration, VO.
H(092), seeds of Afzelia africana, VO.
H(104), barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, ONS. of Khaya senegalensis, maceration, VO.
H(104), ONS. of Afzelia africana, ONS. of Khaya senegalensis, RNS., VO.
H(173), barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, maceration, local application
H(201) psychosis, root of Acacia albida, barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, decoction (H2O) , bath, VO.
H(004), barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, ONS. of Morinda lucida, powder, local application
H(034),H(037) bronchitis, barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, root of Annona senegalensis, powder, maceration, VO.
H(051) barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia, powder, maceration, VO.
H(092), seeds of Afzelia africana, VO.
H(104), barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, ONS. of Khaya senegalensis, maceration, VO.
H(104), ONS. of Afzelia africana, ONS. of Khaya senegalensis, RNS., VO.
H(173), barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, maceration, local application
H(201) psychosis, root of Acacia albida, barks stem, branch, trunk of Afzelia africana, decoction (H2O) , bath, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
not registered
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(005), H(007), H(027z), H(051), H(054), H(077), H(093), H(100), H(104), H(109), H(169), H(173)
Recipes :
H(005), leaves Afzelia africana, Syzygium guineense, fruits Xylopia sp., decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(007) diur., H(051), H(077), barks, pulp Afzelia africana , Tamarindus indica , Afrormosia sp. , RNS.
H(054), H(093), roots of Afzelia africana , Tamarindus indica , Ficus capensis , decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(100) blen., H(104), Afzelia africana , roots, decoction (H2O) + pimentos (Capsicum annuum)
H(109), pains lumbar vertebrae, cooked barks + karite butter (Butyrospermum paradoxum), frictions
H(077), H(027z) + H(077), ONS. Tamarindus indica, Afzelia africana + little pieces of iron, RNS.
H(169), roots, powder + millet beer
H(173), cooked fruits, local application
H(173), fruits ashes in local application
H(007) diur., H(051), H(077), barks, pulp Afzelia africana , Tamarindus indica , Afrormosia sp. , RNS.
H(054), H(093), roots of Afzelia africana , Tamarindus indica , Ficus capensis , decoction (H2O) , VO.
H(100) blen., H(104), Afzelia africana , roots, decoction (H2O) + pimentos (Capsicum annuum)
H(109), pains lumbar vertebrae, cooked barks + karite butter (Butyrospermum paradoxum), frictions
H(077), H(027z) + H(077), ONS. Tamarindus indica, Afzelia africana + little pieces of iron, RNS.
H(169), roots, powder + millet beer
H(173), cooked fruits, local application
H(173), fruits ashes in local application
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso
Vernacular name :
bo (Attié), m'boro (Agni), dangha (Bambara), tiémé (Tagouana), lingué (Bambara), kpa kpa, koua koua (Baoulé), liebé (Senoufo), tiégué (Guimini), kiépouin (Gourounsi), kwassalio, toukouzingou (Koulango), kotogiben (Abron), kan (Mossi)
Ageratum conyzoides L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Ageratum conyzoides L.
Family :
Asteraceae
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(003), H(007), H(051), H(125), H(126), H(173)
Recipes :
H(001), H(051) + H(125), ONS., RNS.
H(003), leaves, RNS.
H(007), whole plant, RNS.
H(126), H(173), stems, leaves, RNS.
H(003), leaves, RNS.
H(007), whole plant, RNS.
H(126), H(173), stems, leaves, RNS.
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
Madagascar
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Reference HT 20
Author(s) :
Terrac, M.-L.
Title :
Contribution à l'étude des plantes médicinales de Madagascar, de la Réunion et de l'île Maurice.
Thèse pour l'obtention du diplôme de Docteur de l'Université de Paris (Pharmacie), Novembre 1947. Imprimerie Vuibert, 6 rue Martel, Paris, 246 p., (1947)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(003), H(004), H(007), H(013), H(014), H(087), H(135), H(173)
Recipes :
H(001) + H(087),H(014), H(173), lotion from leaves and stems
H(003), H(004) blessures,H(013) anthrax, abscess, leaves catapmasm
H(007), leaves and stems, decoction (H2O)
H(135) digestive tube , decoction (H2O) roots, tea herb
(registered from references HT 20 - 1, HT 20 - 3, HT 20 - 4, HT 20 - 5, HT 20 - 6, HT 20 - 8)
H(003), H(004) blessures,H(013) anthrax, abscess, leaves catapmasm
H(007), leaves and stems, decoction (H2O)
H(135) digestive tube , decoction (H2O) roots, tea herb
(registered from references HT 20 - 1, HT 20 - 3, HT 20 - 4, HT 20 - 5, HT 20 - 6, HT 20 - 8)
Region :
Mauritius, Reunion
Country :
Mauritius, Reunion
Vernacular name :
not registered
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Alchornea cordata Benth.
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(008), H(008), H(020), H(031), H(037), H(100), H(103), H(104), H(116), H(126), H(173)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery, H(008) + H(104) belly pains, H(031) intercostal pains,H(037) respiratory diseases, H(100) veneral disease, H(116) amenorrhoea, ONS. of Alchornea cordifolia, RNS.
H(020) snake, H(126) icterus, H(173) leprosy, roots, RNS.
H(103) tooth diseases, to chew the stems
H(020) snake, H(126) icterus, H(173) leprosy, roots, RNS.
H(103) tooth diseases, to chew the stems
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast
Vernacular name :
adiéké (Aboure), akuebégo (Ebrie), diangba (Malinke)
Reference HK 22
Author(s) :
Kerharo, J. & A. Bouquet
Title :
Plantes médicinales et toxiques de la Côte-d'Ivoire - Haute-Volta.Mission d'étude de la pharmacopée indigène en A.O.F.
Editions Vigot Frères, Paris, 300 p., (1950)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(018), H(037), H(099), H(100), H(104), H(118), H(166), H(173)
Recipes :
H(001) conjonctivitis, leaves decoction of Alchornea cordifolia, to wash the eyes
H(099) calming and H(166) antispasmodic, H(018) cephalgy, H(037) cough, bronchitis, H(118) angina, H(104 abdominal pain leaves decoction of Alchornea cordifolia, VO.
H(100) blennorrrage, roots decoction of Alchornea, VO. (induce a diarrhoea)
H(173), ONS of Milicia excelsa of Alchornea cordifolia of Annona senegalensis of Microglossa volubilis, RNS.
H(099) calming and H(166) antispasmodic, H(018) cephalgy, H(037) cough, bronchitis, H(118) angina, H(104 abdominal pain leaves decoction of Alchornea cordifolia, VO.
H(100) blennorrrage, roots decoction of Alchornea, VO. (induce a diarrhoea)
H(173), ONS of Milicia excelsa of Alchornea cordifolia of Annona senegalensis of Microglossa volubilis, RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso
Vernacular name :
fémé (Tagouana), kotiâ (Diaoula), diéca (Baoule, Agni), yama, adiamba (Ashanti), adiama (Koulango, Abron), bourou (Shien), bourounéï (Bété), po, pro, polo (Guéré, fon (Yacouba), féllémé (Gouro)
Allium cepa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium cepa L.
Family :
Alliaceae
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(051), H(053), H(113), H(130), H(156), H(168), H(173)
Recipes :
H(051, 4) fever, paludism, roots of Senna occidentalis, bulb of Allium cepa of Allium sativum, fruits of Citrus aurantifolia, decoction (H2O), VO., 2 X / day ; childs, 50 ml. ; adults, 100 ml.
H(053), bulb of Allium cepa, VO. till recovery
H(113) rheumatism, leaves of Bidens pilosa, bulb of Allium cepa of Allium sativum, decoction (H2O), VO. 100 ml., 3 X / day
H(130) weakness of a limb, leaves of Zanthoxylum gilletii, stems with leaves of Bidens pilosa of Conyza sumatrensis, whole plant of Cassytha filiformis, to calcine, powder + gun powder + 1 pounded bulb of Allium cepa, application on scarifications on sick zones, every 2 days
H(156), 5 fruits of Citrus.aurantifolia, 5 bulb of Allium cepa, maceration in 1 l. H2O during 24 H, to filter, to sugar; childs, VO., 1 coffee spoon 2 X / day
H(168), bulb of Allium cepa, leaves of Musanga cecropioides of Vitex madiensis, decoction (H2O), VO., 100 ml., 3 X / day
H(173), 10 bulbs of Allium., to pound, friction, 2 X / day
H(053), bulb of Allium cepa, VO. till recovery
H(113) rheumatism, leaves of Bidens pilosa, bulb of Allium cepa of Allium sativum, decoction (H2O), VO. 100 ml., 3 X / day
H(130) weakness of a limb, leaves of Zanthoxylum gilletii, stems with leaves of Bidens pilosa of Conyza sumatrensis, whole plant of Cassytha filiformis, to calcine, powder + gun powder + 1 pounded bulb of Allium cepa, application on scarifications on sick zones, every 2 days
H(156), 5 fruits of Citrus.aurantifolia, 5 bulb of Allium cepa, maceration in 1 l. H2O during 24 H, to filter, to sugar; childs, VO., 1 coffee spoon 2 X / day
H(168), bulb of Allium cepa, leaves of Musanga cecropioides of Vitex madiensis, decoction (H2O), VO., 100 ml., 3 X / day
H(173), 10 bulbs of Allium., to pound, friction, 2 X / day
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo-Brazzaville
Vernacular name :
not registered
Aloe zebrina Baker :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe zebrina Baker
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HB 25M
Author(s) :
Bossard, E.
Title :
La médecine traditionnelle au centre et à l'ouest de l'Angola.
Ministério da ciênciae da tecnologia. Instituto de investigaçâo cientifica tropical. Lisboa - p. 531 (1996) (ISBN : 972-672-858-4)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(006), H(013), H(015), H(020), H(031), H(033), H(036), H(037), H(051), H(068), H(077), H(094), H(099), H(100), H(111), H(126), H(139), H(151), H(173), H(175x), H(201)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, ONS of Aloe zebrina or ONS in powder application on the washed wound
H(006) constipation, tea of roots, VO. 1 cup on an empty stomach or less according to the age
H(013) abscess, open leaves in two, local application
H(015) haematuria, tea of root, VO.
H(020) snake, chew the leaves, swallow
H(031) side stitch, tea of root, VO. 1 cup 3 X / days
H(033) infertility, H(139) sexual incapacity, ndilasonde (Pterocarpus angolensis) + andala (Aloe zebrina) + sasi (unidentified plant) + tende-mupa (Strychnos spinosa) , plants decoction, VO. + enema
H(036) vertigo, tea of root of andala (Aloe zebrina) of hondyo (Musa paradisiaca) of ndjelele (Asparagus angolensis)
H(037) chest pains, tea of root, VO., 1 cup, 3 X / day
H(051) fever, juice of leaves, 10 drops in a glass H2O, VO.
H(068) parasitose, tea or juice of the leaves
H(068) bilharziosis, tea of root of andala (Aloe zebrina) of mbombo (Cochlospermum angolense) of ambanda (Crotalaria ononoides)
H(077) nausea, tea of leaves, VO., 3 X / day
H(094) haemorrhoids, juice of leaves local application + VO
H(099) epilepsy, infusion of leaves, VO.
H(100) blennorrabiese, tea of root of andala (Aloe zebrina) of ngengete (Sapium oblongifolium), VO. 3 X / day
H(111) burn, ONS. powder or leaf split in two, local application
H(126, f) hepatitis, roots dipped in H2O of andala (Aloe zebrina) of kepa (Cynodon dactylon), tea + bath of leaves of andala (Aloe zebrina), the next day. Treatment to be followed for 8 days
H(151) high blood pressure, ONS of andala (Aloe zebrina) of tola (Piliostigma thonningii), massage and rubr
H(173), to pound the leaves of ndembi (Cymbopogon citratus), the roots of andala (Aloe zebrina), local friction
H(175x) dandruff, open the leaves of andala (Aloe zebrina) of longo-longo (Ageratum conyzoides),harvest the juice by pressing, rub hair against dandruff and to wash hair
H(201) madness, chew and swallow the leaves
H(006) constipation, tea of roots, VO. 1 cup on an empty stomach or less according to the age
H(013) abscess, open leaves in two, local application
H(015) haematuria, tea of root, VO.
H(020) snake, chew the leaves, swallow
H(031) side stitch, tea of root, VO. 1 cup 3 X / days
H(033) infertility, H(139) sexual incapacity, ndilasonde (Pterocarpus angolensis) + andala (Aloe zebrina) + sasi (unidentified plant) + tende-mupa (Strychnos spinosa) , plants decoction, VO. + enema
H(036) vertigo, tea of root of andala (Aloe zebrina) of hondyo (Musa paradisiaca) of ndjelele (Asparagus angolensis)
H(037) chest pains, tea of root, VO., 1 cup, 3 X / day
H(051) fever, juice of leaves, 10 drops in a glass H2O, VO.
H(068) parasitose, tea or juice of the leaves
H(068) bilharziosis, tea of root of andala (Aloe zebrina) of mbombo (Cochlospermum angolense) of ambanda (Crotalaria ononoides)
H(077) nausea, tea of leaves, VO., 3 X / day
H(094) haemorrhoids, juice of leaves local application + VO
H(099) epilepsy, infusion of leaves, VO.
H(100) blennorrabiese, tea of root of andala (Aloe zebrina) of ngengete (Sapium oblongifolium), VO. 3 X / day
H(111) burn, ONS. powder or leaf split in two, local application
H(126, f) hepatitis, roots dipped in H2O of andala (Aloe zebrina) of kepa (Cynodon dactylon), tea + bath of leaves of andala (Aloe zebrina), the next day. Treatment to be followed for 8 days
H(151) high blood pressure, ONS of andala (Aloe zebrina) of tola (Piliostigma thonningii), massage and rubr
H(173), to pound the leaves of ndembi (Cymbopogon citratus), the roots of andala (Aloe zebrina), local friction
H(175x) dandruff, open the leaves of andala (Aloe zebrina) of longo-longo (Ageratum conyzoides),harvest the juice by pressing, rub hair against dandruff and to wash hair
H(201) madness, chew and swallow the leaves
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (regions of Cuanza Norte, Golungo Alto)
Vernacular name :
andala (Umbundu), aloés (Portuguese), aloès (Français)
Amaranthus graecizans L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Amaranthus graecizans L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Reference HG 31
Author(s) :
Gueye, M., M. Diouf
Title :
Traditional leafy vegetables in Senegal: diversity and médicinal uses
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines 4 (4): 469 – 475 (2007)
http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc07062
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013), H(053), H(111), H(095), H(173)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds,H(013) abscesses,H(013) pustules, H(053) ear infection and H(111) burns, H(173) lepromes, leaves and roots of Amaranthus graecizans, RNS.
H(095) vegetable herbs gathered annual species, boiled leaves are mixed in a sauce or with other vegetables. Amaranthus graecizans is heavily consumed in Tambacounda, the unspoiled region of Casamance
H(095) vegetable herbs gathered annual species, boiled leaves are mixed in a sauce or with other vegetables. Amaranthus graecizans is heavily consumed in Tambacounda, the unspoiled region of Casamance
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Amaranthus sp. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Amaranthus sp.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
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(173)
Recipes :
H (173) leprosy (ibibembe), leaves powder mixture of Amaranthus sp. (umukarankuba) with rancid butter, and with three or four plants that treat leprosy (selected from: umudwedwe, umuzaganura, umugombe, isagara, umwanzuranya, nyakatsi, bugangabukali, ikizimya-Muliro, umukuzanyana, akanyamapfundo, umukarankuba, umunkamba, kamaramahano). Local application to renew daily on wounds + VO. the juice of these plants diluted in H2O, 2 gulps
Plant names from the work of Durand have been encoded from Kinyarwanda names. Confusions are possible.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Rwanda
Vernacular name :
not registered
Amaranthus spinosus L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Amaranthus spinosus L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Reference HG 31
Author(s) :
Gueye, M., M. Diouf
Title :
Traditional leafy vegetables in Senegal: diversity and médicinal uses
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines 4 (4): 469 – 475 (2007)
http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc07062
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013), H(053), H(111), H(095), H(173)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds,H(013) abscesses,H(013) pustules, H(053) ear infection and H(111) burns, H(173) lepromes, leaves and roots of Amaranthus spinosus, RNS.
H(095) vegetable herbs gathered annual species, boiled leaves are mixed in a sauce or with other vegetables, boiled leaves are mixed in a sauce or with other vegetables
H(095) vegetable herbs gathered annual species, boiled leaves are mixed in a sauce or with other vegetables, boiled leaves are mixed in a sauce or with other vegetables
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
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(173)
Recipes :
H(004), whole plant, ashes, lixiviation, wash of the wounds
H(173), whole plant, ashes, lixiviation, wash of the wounds
H(173), whole plant, ashes, lixiviation, wash of the wounds
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso
Vernacular name :
bedié (Niarnboi), nionzan (Guéré ), békiblé (Shien)
Amaranthus viridis L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Amaranthus viridis L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Reference HG 31
Author(s) :
Gueye, M., M. Diouf
Title :
Traditional leafy vegetables in Senegal: diversity and médicinal uses
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines 4 (4): 469 – 475 (2007)
http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?tc07062
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013), H(053), H(111), H(095), H(173)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds,H(013) abscesses,H(013) pustules, H(053) ear infection and H(111) burns, H(173) lepromes, leaves and roots of Amaranthus viridis, RNS.
H(095) vegetable herbs gathered annual species, boiled leaves are mixed in a sauce or with other vegetables
H(095) vegetable herbs gathered annual species, boiled leaves are mixed in a sauce or with other vegetables
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Ampelocissus africana (Lour.) Merr. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ampelocissus africana (Lour.) Merr.
Family :
Vitaceae
Reference HK 52
Author(s) :
Kokwaro, J. O.
Title :
Some common african herbal remedies for skin diseases: with special reference to Kenya
Medicinal and poisonous plants of the tropics.
Proceedings of symposium of the 14th International botanical congress, Berlin, 24 july - 1 august 1987, 44-69, (1987)
Symptoms :
H(173)
Recipes :
H(173) leprosy, roots of Ampelocissus africana decoction drunk and some used for bathing
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Kenya
Vernacular name :
munwamadzi (Gir)