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Description :
cosmetic
90 plants found in 25 reference(s) :
Acacia albida Del. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia albida Del.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev.
Reference HM 58
Author(s) :
Mabogo, D.E.N.
Title :
The ethnobotany of the Vhavenda.
Magister Scientiae in the Faculty of Science (Department of Botany)
Thesis, University of Pretoria. (1990)
Symptoms :
H(008), H(100), H(175x)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea, H(100) veneral diseases, barks of Acacia albida, RNS.
H(175x) beauty and shade, whole plant of Acacia albida, RNS.
H(175x) beauty and shade, whole plant of Acacia albida, RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Venda country)
Vernacular name :
muhoto (Venda)
Ageratum conyzoides L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ageratum conyzoides L.
Family :
Asteraceae
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(008), H(104), H(108), H(124), H(175x)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, powder of leaves mixed with oil, to heat, local application
H(008) + H(104) abdominal pains, roots tea, VO.
H(108) allergic sinusitis, fresh plant, to wash, to pound, to press on a coton piece, to put in the nostrils
H(124) haemorrhage during delivery, to press 30 gr of the fresh plant, VO. the juice during 3 to 4 days
H(175x) pellicles, sap of leaves, to rub the hair
H(008) + H(104) abdominal pains, roots tea, VO.
H(108) allergic sinusitis, fresh plant, to wash, to pound, to press on a coton piece, to put in the nostrils
H(124) haemorrhage during delivery, to press 30 gr of the fresh plant, VO. the juice during 3 to 4 days
H(175x) pellicles, sap of leaves, to rub the hair
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (regions of Cuanza Norte, Golungo Alto)
Vernacular name :
(i) longo-longo (Umbundu)
Ajuga iva (L.) Schreb. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ajuga iva (L.) Schreb.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference R3 Nord
Author(s) :
Rhattas, R , A. Douira & L Zidane
Title :
Étude ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales dans le Parc National deTalassemtane (Rif occidental du Maroc)
Journal of Applied Biosciences 97:9187 – 9211 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(108), H(126), H(175x)
Recipes :
H(001) eye disease, H(108) cold disease, H(175x) cosmetic, hair care, H(126) liver disease, maceration / raw plant of ONS of Ajuga iva, RNS
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Morocco (Western Rif)
Vernacular name :
chandkoura / tadjich = toute bari (Arabic), safran cultivé (French)
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)
Anagallis arvensis L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Anagallis arvensis L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference R3 Nord
Author(s) :
Rhattas, R , A. Douira & L Zidane
Title :
Étude ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales dans le Parc National deTalassemtane (Rif occidental du Maroc)
Journal of Applied Biosciences 97:9187 – 9211 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(082), H(175x)
Recipes :
H(082) certain respiratory diseases. H(175x) cosmetic, hair care, decoction / poultice of ONS of Asparagus officinalis, RNS
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Morocco (Western Rif)
Vernacular name :
anagallis (Arabic), le mouron
rouge (French)
Ananas sativus Lindl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ananas sativus Lindl.
Family :
Bromeliaceae
Synonyms :
Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.
Reference HV 1M
Author(s) :
Vanhee, E.
Title :
Contribution à l'étude de plantes médicinales inhérentes au système de santé traditionnel Bamileke (Cameroun).
Thèse pour le diplôme d'état de docteur en pharmacie. Faculté de Pharmacie. Université de Lille II, 125 p. (1996)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(068), H(111), H(116), H(118), H(135), H(175x)
Recipes :
H(006) violent purgative, 5 gr of leaves of Ananas comosus, to boil in 1 l. of rice water during 10', VO. 1 cup in the morning on an empty stomach
H(111), leaves juice, local application
H(068) vermifuge, fruit juice, VO. 1 glass in the morning on an empty stomach during 3 jours
H(116) to bring on the oestral cycle, flowers, RNS.
H(118) angina, 1 coffe spoon of green fruit juice in tepid H2O , gargle
H(135) digestive, stem juice in food
H(175x), fruit juice, wash the skin, it is a tonic for the skin
H(111), leaves juice, local application
H(068) vermifuge, fruit juice, VO. 1 glass in the morning on an empty stomach during 3 jours
H(116) to bring on the oestral cycle, flowers, RNS.
H(118) angina, 1 coffe spoon of green fruit juice in tepid H2O , gargle
H(135) digestive, stem juice in food
H(175x), fruit juice, wash the skin, it is a tonic for the skin
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (Bamileke land)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels
Family :
Sapotaceae
Reference B7 Nord
Author(s) :
Bellakhdar, J., R. Claisse, J. Fleurentin & C. Younos
Title :
Repertory of standard herbal drugs in the Moroccan pharmacopoea
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 123 - 143 (1991)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/037887419190064K
Symptoms :
H(028), H(091), H(175x)
Recipes :
H(028) uterus diseases, oil cake of Argania spinosa (zekmûna, tâzgemmût), RNS.
H(175x) cosmetic, H(091) stimulant, oil of Argania spinosa (zît argân), RNS.
H(175x) cosmetic, H(091) stimulant, oil of Argania spinosa (zît argân), RNS.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
zekmûna, tâzgemmût, zît argân
Asparagus abyssinicus Hochst. ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Asparagus abyssinicus Hochst. ex A. Rich.
Family :
Asparagaceae
Synonyms :
Asparagus flagellaris Baker
Reference HH 11
Author(s) :
Haxaire Claudie (Pharmacienne)
Title :
Phytothérapie et Médecine Familiale chez les Gbaya-Kara (République Centrafricaine)
Thèse de doctorat, Université de Paris, Fac. Pharmacie., 320 p., (1979)
Symptoms :
H(018), H(104), H(113), H(175x), H(187)
Recipes :
H(018) sick headache, wash the head with a decoction of roots in H2O
H(104) colitis from fermentation, constipation, decoction of roots, VO.
H(113) rheumatism, decoction of leaves of Asparagus flagellaris, bath or aspersion
H(175x) to obtain many hairs on pubis, to rub it with fruits
H(187) cryptorchidis (testicles do'nt mouve in the bourses), decoction of roots, VO.
H(104) colitis from fermentation, constipation, decoction of roots, VO.
H(113) rheumatism, decoction of leaves of Asparagus flagellaris, bath or aspersion
H(175x) to obtain many hairs on pubis, to rub it with fruits
H(187) cryptorchidis (testicles do'nt mouve in the bourses), decoction of roots, VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Central African Republic
Vernacular name :
tùtù (Gbaya)
Astragalus armatus Willd. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Astragalus armatus Willd.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference R3 Nord
Author(s) :
Rhattas, R , A. Douira & L Zidane
Title :
Étude ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales dans le Parc National deTalassemtane (Rif occidental du Maroc)
Journal of Applied Biosciences 97:9187 – 9211 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(175x)
Recipes :
H(175x) cosmetic, maceration from ONS of Astragalus armatus, massage
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Morocco (Western Rif)
Vernacular name :
chouk el guedad (Arabic), astragale (French)
Ataenidia conferta (Benth.) Milne-Redh. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ataenidia conferta (Benth.) Milne-Redh.
Family :
Marantaceae
Reference HH 19
Author(s) :
Hattori, S.
Title :
Utilization of marantaceae plants by the Baka hunter- gatherers in South Eastern Cameroon
African Study Monographs, Suppl. 33: 29-48, (May 2006)
Symptoms :
H(018), H(091), H(175x), H(201)
Recipes :
H(018) headache, H(137) sore, burn the root of Ataenidia conferta and pound it, add palm oil and rub it onto the temple or for sore cut with a razor on the affected part of the body
H(091) fortifying, rub juice pressed from flowers on her knee in hope of walking in the forest for a long time
H(095) the leaves give the foods a good aroma
H(175x) cosmetic. Young Baka girls decorate their forehead and face with the red juice of boboko flower
H(201) rub juice pressed from flowers onto their axe blade as "medicine” for good luck when collecting honey
H(203) material, leaves of boboko are one of the most common materials for household utensils (roof thatching, mats, pot, cooking sheet, plate…. )
H(091) fortifying, rub juice pressed from flowers on her knee in hope of walking in the forest for a long time
H(095) the leaves give the foods a good aroma
H(175x) cosmetic. Young Baka girls decorate their forehead and face with the red juice of boboko flower
H(201) rub juice pressed from flowers onto their axe blade as "medicine” for good luck when collecting honey
H(203) material, leaves of boboko are one of the most common materials for household utensils (roof thatching, mats, pot, cooking sheet, plate…. )
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon
Vernacular name :
boboko (Baka pygmy dialect)
Bixa orellana L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Bixa orellana L.
Family :
Bixaceae
Reference HG 60
Author(s) :
Göhre, Á., B. Toto-Nienguesse, M. Futuro, C. Neinhuis & T. Lautenschläge
Title :
Plants from disturbed savannah vegetation and their usage by Bakongo tribes in Uíge, Northern Angola
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:42 (2016)
DOI 10.1186/s13002-016-0116-9
Symptoms :
H(051), H(104), H(165), H(175x)
Recipes :
H(165) childhood disease (Baço, splenomegaly after malaria infection?), H(051) paludism, bark of Bixa cf.orellana, decoction, VO.
H(104) abdominal pain, roots directly consumed or cold water extract, VO.
H(175x) cosmetics used for red colour
H(104) abdominal pain, roots directly consumed or cold water extract, VO.
H(175x) cosmetics used for red colour
Region :
West Africa
Country :
northern Angola
Vernacular name :
ndalamuenga (Kikongo)
Boswellia carteri var. undulato-crenata Engl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Boswellia carteri var. undulato-crenata Engl.
Family :
Burseraceae
Reference B7 Nord
Author(s) :
Bellakhdar, J., R. Claisse, J. Fleurentin & C. Younos
Title :
Repertory of standard herbal drugs in the Moroccan pharmacopoea
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 123 - 143 (1991)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/037887419190064K
Symptoms :
H(037), H(175x), H(201)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, H(175x) cosmetic, H(201) magic, gum of Boswellia carterii, RNS., (plant imported)
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
salabân, kender, hasâlbân
Brassica nigra (L.) W.D.J.Koch :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Brassica nigra (L.) W.D.J.Koch
Family :
Brassicaceae
Reference B7 Nord
Author(s) :
Bellakhdar, J., R. Claisse, J. Fleurentin & C. Younos
Title :
Repertory of standard herbal drugs in the Moroccan pharmacopoea
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 123 - 143 (1991)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/037887419190064K
Symptoms :
H(164), H(175x), H(201)
Recipes :
H(164) revulsive, H(175x) calefacient, H(201) magic, seeds of Brassica nigra, RNS., (plant spontaneous or cultivared)
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco
Vernacular name :
kardal lekhel, habb-l-kardal
Calamintha officinalis Moench :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Calamintha officinalis Moench
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference R3 Nord
Author(s) :
Rhattas, R , A. Douira & L Zidane
Title :
Étude ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales dans le Parc National deTalassemtane (Rif occidental du Maroc)
Journal of Applied Biosciences 97:9187 – 9211 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(038), H(082), H(135), H(175x)
Recipes :
H(038) genitourinary disease, H(082) respiratory condition, H(135) digestive condition , H(175x) cosmetic hair care, infusion / cooking from ONS of Calamintha officinalis, RNS
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Morocco (Western Rif)
Vernacular name :
halhal = khouzama (Arabic), calament (French)
Caloncoba glauca (P.Beauv.) Gilg :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Caloncoba glauca (P.Beauv.) Gilg
Family :
Flacourtiaceae
Reference HT 53
Author(s) :
Terashima, H., M. Ichikawa
Title :
A comparative ethnobotany of the Mbuti and Efe hunter-gatherers in Itury forest, Democratic Republic of Congo
African Study Monographs, 24(1, 2): 1-168, (2003)
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Symptoms :
H(175x), H(210)
Recipes :
H(175x) The seed-oil of Caloncoba glauca is rubbed on the body as a cosmetic after bathing (Mbuti Pygmies in the Ituri forest)
H(210) Bark powder is blown into the nest of honey-bees so that they may not become aggressive (Mbuti Pygmies in Ituri forest)
H(210) Bark powder is blown into the nest of honey-bees so that they may not become aggressive (Mbuti Pygmies in Ituri forest)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Congo (Democratic republic) (Itury forest)
Vernacular name :
tambe (Mbuti Pygmies, Ituri forest)
Cannabis sativa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cannabis sativa L.
Family :
Cannabaceae
Reference E1 Nord
Author(s) :
El-Hilaly Jaouad. , Mohamed Hmammouchi & Badiâa Lyoussi
Title :
Ethnobotanical studies and economic evaluation of medicinal plants in Taounate province (Northern Morocco).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 86, pp. 149-158 (2003)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874103000126
Symptoms :
H(014), H(175x), H(210)
Recipes :
H(014) skin disease, leaves burned in poultice
H(175x) hair strengthening, seeds crushed, local application
H(210) narcotic, leaves smoked.
H(175x) hair strengthening, seeds crushed, local application
H(210) narcotic, leaves smoked.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Moroco (Tatouane province)
Vernacular name :
el-kif
Carica papaya L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Carica papaya L.
Family :
Caricaceae
Reference HC 51
Author(s) :
Constant, N. L. , M. P. Tshisikhawe
Title :
Hierarchies of knowledge: ethnobotanical knowledge, practices and beliefs of the Vhavenda in South Africa for biodiversity conservation
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 14:56 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0255-2
Symptoms :
H(095), H(108), H(175x)
Recipes :
H(095) edible fruits of Carica papaya
H(108) Bark: steam of bark used to cure symptoms of flu
H(175x) body lotion, ONS., RNS
H(108) Bark: steam of bark used to cure symptoms of flu
H(175x) body lotion, ONS., RNS
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa
Vernacular name :
mupapawe (Vhavenda), papaya tree (English)
Cassia angustifola Vahl. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassia angustifola Vahl.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Cassia acutifolia Del.
,
Cassia senna L.
Reference R3 Nord
Author(s) :
Rhattas, R , A. Douira & L Zidane
Title :
Étude ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales dans le Parc National deTalassemtane (Rif occidental du Maroc)
Journal of Applied Biosciences 97:9187 – 9211 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(175x)
Recipes :
H(001) eye disease, maceration from ONS of Cassia acutifolia, massage
H(175x) cosmetic, maceration from ONS of Cassia acutifolia, massage
H(175x) cosmetic, maceration from ONS of Cassia acutifolia, massage
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Morocco (Western Rif)
Vernacular name :
sena bida (Arabic), séné, séné d’inde (French)
Cassipourea flanaganii (Schinz) Alston :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cassipourea flanaganii (Schinz) Alston
Family :
Rhizophoraceae
Reference HB 59
Author(s) :
Bhat R.B. , T.V. Jacobs
Title :
Traditional herbal medicine in Transkei
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 48, 7-12 (1995)
Symptoms :
H(175x)
Recipes :
H(175x) cosmetic claimed to protect the skin from sunburn, bark of Cassipourea flanaganii is ground with a little amount of water and the paste is applied on the face daily
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Transkei)
Vernacular name :
um memezi (Xhosa)
Cedrelopsis grevei Baill. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cedrelopsis grevei Baill.
Family :
Rutaceae
Reference HA 58
Author(s) :
Andriamparany, J. N ., K. Brinkmann, V. Jeannoda, A. Buerkert
Title :
Effects of socio-economic household characteristics on traditional knowledge and usage of wild yams and medicinal plants in the Mahafaly region of south-western Madagascar
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10:82, (2014)
Symptoms :
H(135), H(175x), H(135), H(175x), H(178)
Recipes :
H(135), digestive disorders , leaves, stem barks; trunk of Cedrelopsis grevei in Mahafaly region, RNS.
H(038) woman genital hygiene , H(175x) cosmetic, hair care, leaves, stem barks; trunk, RNS.
H(178) cardiovascular diseases, ONS, RNS.
H(038) woman genital hygiene , H(175x) cosmetic, hair care, leaves, stem barks; trunk, RNS.
H(178) cardiovascular diseases, ONS, RNS.
Region :
Madagascar
Country :
South-western Madagascar (Mahafaly region)
Vernacular name :
katrafay