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Description :
leishmaniasis
29 plants found in 11 reference(s) :
Aerva javanica (Burm. f.) Juss. ex Schult. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aerva javanica (Burm. f.) Juss. ex Schult.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Aerva persica (Burm. f.) Merr.
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(194)
Recipes :
H(194) cutaneous leishmaniasis, fresh latex of Aerva javanica is directly smeared on the infected part of the skin.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Eastern Zone of Tigray
Vernacular name :
lge-Dmu (Tigrigna)
Agave americana L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Agave americana L.
Family :
Agavaceae
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(014), H(194)
Recipes :
H(014) ring worm, H(194) cutaneous leishmaniasis, fresh bark of Agave americana is crushed smeared on the infected body
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Eastern Zone of Tigray
Vernacular name :
eka-trmo / eka-tlyan (Tigrigna)
Ajuga iva (L.) Schreb. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ajuga iva (L.) Schreb.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference B8 Nord
Author(s) :
Boudjelal, A., C. Henchiri, M. Sari , D. Sarri , N. Hendel, A. Benkhaled , G. Ruberto
Title :
Herbalists and wild medicinal plants in M'Sila (North Algeria): An ethnopharmacology survey
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 148, 395–402 (2013)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874113002614
Symptoms :
H(014), H(135), H(151), H(171), H(194)
Recipes :
H(171, 3) antidiabetic, H(151, 3) antihypertensive, leishmanicidal, H(135, 3) digestive disorders,H(014, 3) eczema, infusion, decoction, powder of aerial parts of Ajuga iva, RNS.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
North Algeria (region of M'Sila)
Vernacular name :
chendgoura
Allium sativum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium sativum L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Reference HT 26
Author(s) :
Tilahum Teklehaymanot, Mirutse Giday, Girmay Medhim,Yalemtsehay Mekonnen
Title :
Knowledge and use of medicinal plants by people around Debre Libanos monastery in Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 11, pp. 271 - 283 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(051), H(104), H(194), H(201)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism bulb of Allium sativum, VO.
H(104) stomach-ache, bulb VO.
H(104) stomach-ache, bulb of Allium sativum, seeds of Lepidium sativum, VO. the fresh mixture
H(104) stomach-ache, bulb of Allium sativum, roots of Cymbopogon citratus, leaves of Maytenus serrata, flowers and leaves of Ruta chalepensis, VO. the fresh mixture
H(194) leishmania, bulb of Allium sativum, leaves of Clematis hirsuta, seeds of Guizotia abyssinica, mildy heated powder paste in local application
H(201) evil eye, bulb of Allium sativum, roots of Capparis tomentosa of Carissa spinarum of Croton macrostachyus of Withania somnifera, inhalation of smoke of the mixed powder
H(104) stomach-ache, bulb VO.
H(104) stomach-ache, bulb of Allium sativum, seeds of Lepidium sativum, VO. the fresh mixture
H(104) stomach-ache, bulb of Allium sativum, roots of Cymbopogon citratus, leaves of Maytenus serrata, flowers and leaves of Ruta chalepensis, VO. the fresh mixture
H(194) leishmania, bulb of Allium sativum, leaves of Clematis hirsuta, seeds of Guizotia abyssinica, mildy heated powder paste in local application
H(201) evil eye, bulb of Allium sativum, roots of Capparis tomentosa of Carissa spinarum of Croton macrostachyus of Withania somnifera, inhalation of smoke of the mixed powder
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (region of the Debre Libanos monastery)
Vernacular name :
nech shinkurt (Amharic)
Argemone mexicana L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Argemone mexicana L.
Family :
Papaveraceae
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
H(194)
Recipes :
H(004) wound (external), H(194) leishmaniasis, apply latex of Argemone mexicana on the affected part until cure
H(014) tinea capitis crush leaves and apply
H(014) tinea capitis crush leaves and apply
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
eshok tilian, medafe (Tigrigna)
Asparagus africanus Lam. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Asparagus africanus Lam.
Family :
Asparagaceae
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
H(012), H(194), H(201)
Recipes :
H(012) dislocated bone, tie roots of Asparagus africanus on affected part
H(194) leishmaniasis, crush roots of Asparagus africanus, mix it with honey and apply on affected part
H(201) evil eye, place roots on fire for fumigation
H(194) leishmaniasis, crush roots of Asparagus africanus, mix it with honey and apply on affected part
H(201) evil eye, place roots on fire for fumigation
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
kastanito (Tigrigna)
Brucea antidysenterica J.F. Mill. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Brucea antidysenterica J.F. Mill.
Family :
Simaroubaceae
Reference HA 27
Author(s) :
Abebe, W.
Title :
A survey of prescriptions used in traditional medecine in Gondar region, Northwestern Ethiopia: General pharmaceutical practice.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 18, pp. 147-165, (1986)
Symptoms :
H(004), H(008), H(014), H(018), H(100), H(145), H(194)
Recipes :
Plant used by 14 % of the healers
H(004), grind inside of seeds, ointment with butter, local application
H(008),diarrhoea, grind seeds + honey, VO.
H(014), crush roots, local application
H(014), powder of seeds or leaves, ointment with fresh butter, local application
H(014), scabies, crushed leaves, local application
H(018), grind seeds + H20, wash head
H(100) syph., burn roots, inhale smoke
H(145) + H(201), grind seeds, ointment, apply to affected area. The seeds are grinded with 3 pieces of stone by a light coloured girl!
H(194), grind inside of seeds, ointment with honey, local application
H(004), grind inside of seeds, ointment with butter, local application
H(008),diarrhoea, grind seeds + honey, VO.
H(014), crush roots, local application
H(014), powder of seeds or leaves, ointment with fresh butter, local application
H(014), scabies, crushed leaves, local application
H(018), grind seeds + H20, wash head
H(100) syph., burn roots, inhale smoke
H(145) + H(201), grind seeds, ointment, apply to affected area. The seeds are grinded with 3 pieces of stone by a light coloured girl!
H(194), grind inside of seeds, ointment with honey, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Northeast) (Gondar region)
Vernacular name :
waginos
Calpurnia aurea (Aiton) Benth. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Calpurnia aurea (Aiton) Benth.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Calpurnia subdecandra (L'Hérit.) Schweick.
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(001), H(003), H(004), H(008), H(014), H(039), H(068), H(100), H(172), H(194)
Recipes :
H(001) trachoma, H(003) swellings, H(004) wound, H(008) diarrhoea, H(008) amoebic dysentery,H(014) scabies,H(014) tinea capitis, H(039) head lice, H(068) tape worm, H(100) syphilis, H(172) elephantiasis, H(194) leishmaniasis, leaves, RNS. (information in HH 13 from Asres, 1986 ; Abebe and Ayehu, 1993 ; Fullas, 2001)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
digita
Clematis hirsuta Guill. & Perr. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Clematis hirsuta Guill. & Perr.
Family :
Ranunculaceae
Reference HT 26
Author(s) :
Tilahum Teklehaymanot, Mirutse Giday, Girmay Medhim,Yalemtsehay Mekonnen
Title :
Knowledge and use of medicinal plants by people around Debre Libanos monastery in Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 11, pp. 271 - 283 (2007)
Symptoms :
H(094), H(194), H(200)
Recipes :
H(094), haemorrhoids, leaves of Clematis hirsuta in a H2O paste dressing
H(194) leishmania, leaves and stems in a H2O paste dressing
H(194) leishmania, bulb of Allium sativum, leaves of Clematis hirsuta, seeds of Guizotia abyssinica, mildy heated powder paste in local application
H(014) herpes (yeshererit beshita), haemorrhoids, leaves in a H2O paste dressing
H(194) leishmania, leaves and stems in a H2O paste dressing
H(194) leishmania, bulb of Allium sativum, leaves of Clematis hirsuta, seeds of Guizotia abyssinica, mildy heated powder paste in local application
H(014) herpes (yeshererit beshita), haemorrhoids, leaves in a H2O paste dressing
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (region of the Debre Libanos monastery)
Vernacular name :
azo hareg (Amharic)
Clematis simensis Fres. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Clematis simensis Fres.
Family :
Ranunculaceae
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(194)
Recipes :
H(194) cutaneous leishmaniasis, fresh bark of Clematis simensisis crushed, mixed with water and smear on affected body part
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Eastern Zone of Tigray
Vernacular name :
hareg (Tigrigna)
Clutia abyssinica Jaub. & Spach. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Clutia abyssinica Jaub. & Spach.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
H(014), H(020), H(182), H(194)
Recipes :
H(014) tinea capitis, crush leaves and rub the paste on affected part or dry the crushed leaves,add butter and apply
H(020) black spider bite, crush leaves and barks of Clutia abyssinica , filter and drink
H(182) herpes zoster, dry and mix leaves of Clutia abyssinica with dried leaves of Calpurnia aurea and Datura stramonium, grind, add butter and spread paste on affected part
H(014) ring worm, rubbing the affected part by the leaf
H(194) leishmaniasis, crush leaves and apply paste on affected part
H(020) black spider bite, crush leaves and barks of Clutia abyssinica , filter and drink
H(182) herpes zoster, dry and mix leaves of Clutia abyssinica with dried leaves of Calpurnia aurea and Datura stramonium, grind, add butter and spread paste on affected part
H(014) ring worm, rubbing the affected part by the leaf
H(194) leishmaniasis, crush leaves and apply paste on affected part
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
tewshealalito (Tigrigna)
Commelina benghalensis L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Commelina benghalensis L.
Family :
Commelinaceae
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(194)
Recipes :
H(194), plant, powder on wound.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
wuha, anqur (Amaharic)
Commicarpus pedunculosus (A.Rich.) Cufod. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Commicarpus pedunculosus (A.Rich.) Cufod.
Family :
Nyctaginaceae
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
H(012), H(194)
Recipes :
H(012) dislocated bone, tie roots of Commicarpus pedunculosus on the affected part
H(194) leishmaniasis, crush leaves, boil with butter and apply it on affected part
H(194) leishmaniasis, crush leaves, boil with butter and apply it on affected part
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
ezni anchiwa (Tigrigna)
Cyperus dichroostachyus Hochst. Ex A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Cyperus dichroostachyus Hochst. Ex A. Rich.
Family :
Cyperaceae
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(194)
Recipes :
H(194) cutaneous leishmaniasis, fresh leaf of Cyperus dichroostachyus is crushed and smear on infected body
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Eastern Zone of Tigray
Vernacular name :
hazhaz-anchewa (Tigrigna)
Datura inoxia Mill. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Datura inoxia Mill.
Family :
Solanaceae
Reference HG 30
Author(s) :
Gidey Yirga
Title :
Use of traditional medicinal plants by indigenous people in Mekele town, capital city of Tigray regional state of Ethiopia
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 4(17), pp. 1799-1804, 4 September, 2010
http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR
Symptoms :
H(194)
Recipes :
H(194) leshimaniasis, dried Datura innoxia, ONS., RNS., local application
Region :
East Africa (Bench-Maji Zone)
Country :
Ethiopia (Mekele town, Tigray regional state)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the author
Dissotis senegambiensis (Guill. & Perr. )Triana :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Dissotis senegambiensis (Guill. & Perr. )Triana
Family :
Melastomataceae
Reference HG 23
Author(s) :
Giday M., Z. Asfawb, Z. Woldub
Title :
Medicinal plants of the Meinit ethnic group of Ethiopia: An ethnobotanical study
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, doi:10.1016/j.jep.2009.05.009 (2009)
Symptoms :
H(194)
Recipes :
H(194) cutaneous leishmaniasis, leaves of Dissotis senegambiensis, RNS., in nose
Region :
East Africa (Bench-Maji Zone)
Country :
Ethiopia (Southwest)
Vernacular name :
not communicated by the authors
Euphorbia petitiana A. Rich. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Euphorbia petitiana A. Rich.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HT 43
Author(s) :
Teklay, A., B. Abera, M. Giday
Title :
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 9:65 (2013)
http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/9/1/65
Symptoms :
H(194)
Recipes :
H(194) leishmaniasis, rub latex of the leaf of Euphorbia petitiana on affected part until cure
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia, Kilte Awulaelo District, Tigray Region
Vernacular name :
hindukduk (Tigrigna)
Gladiolus psittacinus Hook.f. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Gladiolus psittacinus Hook.f.
Family :
Iridaceae
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(194)
Recipes :
H(014), roots Acokanthera schimperi , Aloe sp., Capparis tomentosa , Gladiolus psittacinus, Rumex abyssinicus , Rumex bequaertii , Ferrula communis, leaves ande stems barks Euclea schimperi in powder + butter, local application on wounds
H(194 ), roots powder on wounds
H(194 ), roots powder on wounds
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia
Vernacular name :
enzerezei (Amaharic, Tigrenia)
Globularia alypum L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Globularia alypum L.
Family :
Plantaginaceae
Reference B8 Nord
Author(s) :
Boudjelal, A., C. Henchiri, M. Sari , D. Sarri , N. Hendel, A. Benkhaled , G. Ruberto
Title :
Herbalists and wild medicinal plants in M'Sila (North Algeria): An ethnopharmacology survey
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 148, 395–402 (2013)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874113002614
Symptoms :
H(014), H(135), H(171), H(194)
Recipes :
H(014, 3) eczema, H(135, 3) digestive disorders, H(171, 3) antidiabetic, H(194, 3) leishmanicidal, infusion, decoction of flowered tops of Globularia alypum, RNS.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
North Algeria (region of M'Sila)
Vernacular name :
tesslegha
Marrubium deserti (de Noé) Coss. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Marrubium deserti (de Noé) Coss.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Reference B8 Nord
Author(s) :
Boudjelal, A., C. Henchiri, M. Sari , D. Sarri , N. Hendel, A. Benkhaled , G. Ruberto
Title :
Herbalists and wild medicinal plants in M'Sila (North Algeria): An ethnopharmacology survey
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 148, 395–402 (2013)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874113002614
Symptoms :
H(135), H(171), H(194)
Recipes :
H(135, 3) digestive disorders, H(171, 3) antidiabetic, H(194, 3) leishmanicidal, infusion, maceration, powder of leaves of Marrubium deserti, RNS.
Region :
North Africa
Country :
North Algeria (region of M'Sila)
Vernacular name :
merriouet sahraui