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Description :
antiviral activity, antimicrobial activity, antibiotic, immunity, antibacterial
133 plants found in 42 reference(s) :
Abrus precatorius L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HT 46
Author(s) :
Tugume P., E. K. Kakudidi, M. Buyinza, J. Namaalwa, M. Kamatenesi, P. Mucunguzi, J. Kalema
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plant species used by communities around Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:5 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(068), H(200)
Recipes :
H(068) worm infection, chew the roots of Abrus precatorius and swallow
H(200) low immunity, decoction of leaves, VO.
H(200) low immunity, decoction of leaves, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Mabira Central Forest Reserve)
Vernacular name :
lusiiti (Luganda)
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Acacia scorpioides (L.) W.F. Wight
Reference HW 07
Author(s) :
Wondimu Tigist, Asfaw Arsi, Kelbessa Ensermu
Title :
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants around 'Dheeraa' town, Arsi Zone, Ethiopia.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, pp. 152-161, (2007)
Symptoms :
H(018), H(051), H(166), H(200), H(206)
Recipes :
H(018) + H(051) + H(166) muscle spasm +H(014) herpes + H(206) (all those symptoms = mich), stem of Acacia nilotica are smoked
H(155) tonsilitis, bark, chewed, VO.
H(155) tonsilitis, bark, chewed, VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Ethiopia (Arsi zone)
Vernacular name :
qordimo
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 HC 55
Author(s) :
Cisse, A, M Gueye, A. Ka, F. Ndiaye, S. Koma, L.E. Akpo
Title :
Ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales chez les bergers peuls de Widou Thiengoly de la commune de Téssékéré (Ferlo-Nord Sénégal).
Journal of Applied Biosciences 98 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(013), H(014), H(091), H(094), H(103), H(104), H(135), H(169), H(200)
Recipes :
H(001) vision problem, H(004) wound, H(013) ulcer, H(014) dermatological affection, H(091) fatigue, H(091) virility, H(091) invigorating, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(103) teeth ache, H(104) stomach aches, H(135) indigestion, H(169) hernia, H(200) antibiotic, roots of Acacia nilotica subsp. Adstringens, RNS. (medicinal species sometimes used in combination with other species)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Sengal (Ferlo-North)
Vernacular name :
not registered by the authors
Acalypha wilkesiana Müll. Arg. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Acalypha wilkesiana Müll. Arg.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Reference HO 20
Author(s) :
Olowokudejo J. D., A. B. Kadiri, V.A. Travih
Title :
An Ethnobotanical Survey of Herbal Markets and Medicinal Plants in Lagos State of Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 12: 851-65. 2008.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/lagos.htm
Symptoms :
H(006), H(013), H(050), H(200)
Recipes :
H(006) constipation,H(013) skin rashes, flatulence, H(200) antimicrobial, leaves, twigs of Acalypha wilkesiana, RNS. (Information obtained from herb sellers and traditional medicine practitioners from three popular and largest markets in Lagos)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Local markets in Lagos state)
Vernacular name :
jiwini, ewe larapupa
Adansonia digitata L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Adansonia digitata L.
Family :
Bombacaceae
Synonyms :
Adansonia sphaerocarpa A.Chev.
Reference HD 54
Author(s) :
Dibong, S. D. , P. B.Mvogo Ottou, D.Vandi, R. C. Ndjib , F. M. Tchamaha, E. Mpondo Mpondo
Title :
Ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales anti hémorroïdaires des marchés et villages du Centre et du Littoral Cameroun
Journal of Applied Biosciences 96:9072 – 9093 (2015)
Symptoms :
H(014), H(016), H(038), H(094), H(103), H(200)
Recipes :
H(038), blocked tubes, H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Adansonia digitata + Mangifera indica + Pycnanthus angolensis + Antrocaryon klaineanum + Cylicodiscus gabunensis, decoction, VO. 2 times / day + sitz bath 2 times / day
H(094) hemorrhoids, H(014) itching, H(200) antibiotic , barks of Cylicodiscus gabunensis + Mangifera indica + Pycnanthus angolensis + Adansonia digitata + Antrocaryon klaineanum, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(016) anti inflammatory, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(103) toothache, barks of Mangifera indica + Adansonia digitata + Antrocaryon klaineanum + Cylicodiscus gabunensis, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(094) hemorrhoids, H(014) itching, H(200) antibiotic , barks of Cylicodiscus gabunensis + Mangifera indica + Pycnanthus angolensis + Adansonia digitata + Antrocaryon klaineanum, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(016) anti inflammatory, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(103) toothache, barks of Mangifera indica + Adansonia digitata + Antrocaryon klaineanum + Cylicodiscus gabunensis, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (Center and Coastline)
Vernacular name :
baobab
Reference HO 20
Author(s) :
Olowokudejo J. D., A. B. Kadiri, V.A. Travih
Title :
An Ethnobotanical Survey of Herbal Markets and Medicinal Plants in Lagos State of Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 12: 851-65. 2008.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/lagos.htm
Symptoms :
H(008), H(013), H(051), H(082), H(103), H(162y), H(179), H(200)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhoea,H(013) skin diseases, H(051) paludism, H(082) asthma, H(103) caries, H(179) kidney and H(162y) bladder diseases, H(200) antimicrobial, prophylactic, leaves, fruit pulp, bark of Adansonia digitata, RNS. (Information obtained from herb sellers and traditional medicine practitioners from three popular and largest markets in Lagos)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Local markets in Lagos state)
Vernacular name :
ose (Yoruba)
Aframomum alboviolaceum (Ridl.) K. Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum alboviolaceum (Ridl.) K. Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Synonyms :
Aframomum latifolium K. Schum.
Reference HL 32
Author(s) :
Lautenschläger, T., M. Monizi , M. Pedro, J. L. Mandombe, M. Futuro Bránquima, C. Heinze and C. Neinhuis
Title :
First large-scale ethnobotanical survey in the province of Uíge, northern Angola
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 14:51 (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-018-0238-3
Symptoms :
H(006), H(015), H(033), H(036), H(051x), H(068), H(095), H(099), H(104), H(150), H(152), H(157), H(170), H(171), H(176), H(200)
Recipes :
H(006) constipation roots decoction, enema
H(015) bloody urin, H(068) parsitic worms, H(104) stomach pains, H(200) antibiotic, roots maceration VO.
H(033), sterility (men and women) roots, decoction VO.
H(036) vertigo, stem decoction, face wash
H(051x) yellow fever, roots, RNS
H(095) nutrition, fruit, VO.
H(099) epilepsy, roots, stem, decoction, maceration, crudité, enema, bath
H(099) epilepsy leaves, percolation, eye drop
H(150), inflammation legs, roots + crudité, bath
H(152) low blood pressure roots, maceration VO.
H(157) convulsion leaves, stem sap, crudité, nose drops
H(170) hernia, roots, RNS., enema
H(171) diabetes roots decoction, hip bath
H(176) scoliosis, leaves, decoction, enema, bath, dermal, VO.
H(015) bloody urin, H(068) parsitic worms, H(104) stomach pains, H(200) antibiotic, roots maceration VO.
H(033), sterility (men and women) roots, decoction VO.
H(036) vertigo, stem decoction, face wash
H(051x) yellow fever, roots, RNS
H(095) nutrition, fruit, VO.
H(099) epilepsy, roots, stem, decoction, maceration, crudité, enema, bath
H(099) epilepsy leaves, percolation, eye drop
H(150), inflammation legs, roots + crudité, bath
H(152) low blood pressure roots, maceration VO.
H(157) convulsion leaves, stem sap, crudité, nose drops
H(170) hernia, roots, RNS., enema
H(171) diabetes roots decoction, hip bath
H(176) scoliosis, leaves, decoction, enema, bath, dermal, VO.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Angola (province de Uíge)
Vernacular name :
gingengue (Portuguese), mansasa, mansansa ma londe, manzunja, tundulu (Kikongo)
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum melegueta (Roscoe) K.Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Reference HN 39
Author(s) :
Nzuki Bakwaye, F., C. Termote, K. Kibungu, P. Van Damme
Title :
Identification et importance locale des plantes médicinales utilisées dans la région de Mbanza-Ngungu, République démocratique du Congo
Bois et Forêts des Tropiques, N° 316 (2) (2013)
Symptoms :
H(038), H(135), H(200), H(201), H(214)
Recipes :
H(038) diseases of the genital system , H(135) diseases of the digestive system, H(200) microbial diseases, H(201) related to culture syndromes , H(214) skeletal diseases or skeletal pain . Parts of the plant used to treat patients; leaves, seeds, aerial parts, underground parts of Aframomum melegueta . Pharmaceutical form: decoction, ashes , ointments or pomades , paste , powder or fragment , infusion . Administration: VO. , scarification or friction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
République démocratique du Congo (region of Mbanza-Ngungu)
Vernacular name :
nungu zi nzo / zomenga
Reference HO 20
Author(s) :
Olowokudejo J. D., A. B. Kadiri, V.A. Travih
Title :
An Ethnobotanical Survey of Herbal Markets and Medicinal Plants in Lagos State of Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 12: 851-65. 2008.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/lagos.htm
Symptoms :
H(006), H(007), H(037), H(051), H(100), H(103), H(113), H(135), H(200)
Recipes :
H(004) wound,H(037) cough, H(046) chicken-pox, H(046) measles, H(051) paludism, H(091) anaemia, H(091) stimulant, H(103) toothache, H(113) rheumatism, H(143) smallpox, leaves, seeds of Aframomum melegueta, RNS.
H(028t) leucorrhoea, root of Croton zambesicus, 3 seeds of Garcinia cola, Acacia nilotica leaves, 3 seeds of Aframomum melegueta, leaves of Mimosa pudica and small quantity of potash are ground together, and taken with cold pap. (Information obtained from herb sellers and traditional medicine practitioners from three popular and largest markets in Lagos)
H(028t) leucorrhoea, root of Croton zambesicus, 3 seeds of Garcinia cola, Acacia nilotica leaves, 3 seeds of Aframomum melegueta, leaves of Mimosa pudica and small quantity of potash are ground together, and taken with cold pap. (Information obtained from herb sellers and traditional medicine practitioners from three popular and largest markets in Lagos)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Local markets in Lagos state)
Vernacular name :
atare (Yoruba)
Aframomum sanguineum (K. Schum.) K. Schum. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aframomum sanguineum (K. Schum.) K. Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Synonyms :
Aframomum hanburyi K. Schum.
,
Aframomum angustifolium (Sonn.) K. Schum.
Reference HT 46
Author(s) :
Tugume P., E. K. Kakudidi, M. Buyinza, J. Namaalwa, M. Kamatenesi, P. Mucunguzi, J. Kalema
Title :
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plant species used by communities around Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:5 (2016)
Symptoms :
H(166), H(200)
Recipes :
H(166) hiccup, dry roots of Afromomum anguistifolium, pound, decoction VO.
H(200) low immunity, boil the fruit and VO.
H(200) low immunity, boil the fruit and VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (Mabira Central Forest Reserve)
Vernacular name :
matungulu (Luganda)
Ageratum conyzoides L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Ageratum conyzoides L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Reference HN 44
Author(s) :
Ngene J-P., C. C Ngoule ., C-M. Pouka Kidik, P. B. Mvogo Ottou , R. C. Ndjib, S.D. DIbong, E. Mpondo Mpondo
Title :
Importance dans la pharmacopée traditionnelle des plantes à flavonoïdes vendues dans les marchés de Douala est (Cameroun)
Journal of Applied Biosciences 88:8194– 8210 (2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jab.v88i1.6
Symptoms :
H(001), H(004), H(008), H(014), H(022), H(027y), H(031), H(034), H(051), H(068), H(087), H(094), H(099x), H(102), H(104), H(113)
Recipes :
H(001) sore eyes, H(034) heartbeat, H(087) infections, leaves and rod of Emilia coccinea + Ageratum conyzoides, wash and to chew, triturate, VO.
H(004) persistent wounds, H(008) diarrhea, H(051) paludism, H(200) antibiotics, triturate or warm slightly the leaves of Chromolaena odorata + Ageratum conyzoides, VO. + deposit on the wound
H(008) diarrhea, dysenterie, whole plant of Plantago major + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides) + lemon (Citrus limon), trituration, scarification, VO., during 4 days
H(008) diarrhea, H(068) amoebas, leaves of Psidium guajava + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides), to chew the young leaves, make a decoction, VO. 1 glass 4 X / day, neither hot nor cool
H(014) skin problems, H(051) paludism, leaves and rods de Dissotis rotundifolia + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides) + "rouge un coté" (Eremomastaxspeciosa), decoction, trituration, maceration, VO.
H(022) facilitates childbirth, H(027y) dirty belly of women, leaves of Cleome ciliata + Ageratum conyzoides, decoction, enema
H(022) facilitates childbirth, H(051) fièvre, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(104) mal d'estomac, H(113) backache, H(200) antibiotics, leaves and rods de Ageratum conyzoides + Eremomastax speciosa + "massep" (Basilic tropical), lemon (Citrus limon), crush the leaves, to chew, macérer, décocter, triturate, Oral and rectal way
H(104) stomach ache, fresh leaves of Achillea millefolium + Ageratum conyzoides, triturate, enema
H(014) whitlow, H(031) neuralgia, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(099x) exciting, H(102) bile, H(151) regulates blood flow, leaves, fruits of Capsicum frutescens + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides), maceration, enema, scarification
H(104) stomach ache,leaves of Lantana camara + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides), , decoction, VO.
H(004) persistent wounds, H(008) diarrhea, H(051) paludism, H(200) antibiotics, triturate or warm slightly the leaves of Chromolaena odorata + Ageratum conyzoides, VO. + deposit on the wound
H(008) diarrhea, dysenterie, whole plant of Plantago major + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides) + lemon (Citrus limon), trituration, scarification, VO., during 4 days
H(008) diarrhea, H(068) amoebas, leaves of Psidium guajava + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides), to chew the young leaves, make a decoction, VO. 1 glass 4 X / day, neither hot nor cool
H(014) skin problems, H(051) paludism, leaves and rods de Dissotis rotundifolia + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides) + "rouge un coté" (Eremomastaxspeciosa), decoction, trituration, maceration, VO.
H(022) facilitates childbirth, H(027y) dirty belly of women, leaves of Cleome ciliata + Ageratum conyzoides, decoction, enema
H(022) facilitates childbirth, H(051) fièvre, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(104) mal d'estomac, H(113) backache, H(200) antibiotics, leaves and rods de Ageratum conyzoides + Eremomastax speciosa + "massep" (Basilic tropical), lemon (Citrus limon), crush the leaves, to chew, macérer, décocter, triturate, Oral and rectal way
H(104) stomach ache, fresh leaves of Achillea millefolium + Ageratum conyzoides, triturate, enema
H(014) whitlow, H(031) neuralgia, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(099x) exciting, H(102) bile, H(151) regulates blood flow, leaves, fruits of Capsicum frutescens + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides), maceration, enema, scarification
H(104) stomach ache,leaves of Lantana camara + "rois des herbes" (Ageratum conyzoides), , decoction, VO.
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (markets of Douala)
Vernacular name :
catoro (Bassa), obon élok (Ewondo), roi des herbes (French)
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Alchornea cordifolia (Schum. & Thonn.) Müll. Arg.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Alchornea cordata Benth.
Reference HO 20
Author(s) :
Olowokudejo J. D., A. B. Kadiri, V.A. Travih
Title :
An Ethnobotanical Survey of Herbal Markets and Medicinal Plants in Lagos State of Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 12: 851-65. 2008.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/lagos.htm
Symptoms :
H(006), H(007), H(037), H(051), H(100), H(103), H(113), H(135), H(200)
Recipes :
H(006) purgative, H(007) diuretic,H(037) cough, H(051) fever, H(100) gonorrhoea, H(103) toothache, H(113) rheumatism, H(200) antimicrobial, leaves, stem-bark, twig.of Alchornea cordifoliai, RNS.
H(135) coated tongue (digestion troubles ?), bark of Costus afer, bark of Khaya grandifoliola, bark of Bridelia, ferruginea, fruit of Alchornea cordifolia, bark of Bridelia micrantha, bark of Pycnanthus angolensis, sulphur, and lime water all poured into a container. One tablespoon of the extract to be taken before breakfast. (Information obtained from herb sellers and traditional medicine practitioners from three popular and largest markets in Lagos)
H(135) coated tongue (digestion troubles ?), bark of Costus afer, bark of Khaya grandifoliola, bark of Bridelia, ferruginea, fruit of Alchornea cordifolia, bark of Bridelia micrantha, bark of Pycnanthus angolensis, sulphur, and lime water all poured into a container. One tablespoon of the extract to be taken before breakfast. (Information obtained from herb sellers and traditional medicine practitioners from three popular and largest markets in Lagos)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Local markets in Lagos state)
Vernacular name :
ipa (Yoruba)
Allium cepa L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium cepa L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Reference HN 39
Author(s) :
Nzuki Bakwaye, F., C. Termote, K. Kibungu, P. Van Damme
Title :
Identification et importance locale des plantes médicinales utilisées dans la région de Mbanza-Ngungu, République démocratique du Congo
Bois et Forêts des Tropiques, N° 316 (2) (2013)
Symptoms :
H(068), H(082), H(135), H(200), H(214)
Recipes :
H(068) worms or other multicellular parasites, H(082) diseases of the respiratory system, H(135) diseases of the digestive system, H(200) microbial diseases, H(214) skeletal diseases or skeletal pain. Parts of the plant used to treat patients; leaves, aerial parts, underground parts of Allium cepa . Pharmaceutical form: decoction, paste , ashes , whole organ . Administration: VO., scarification or friction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
République démocratique du Congo (region of Mbanza-Ngungu)
Vernacular name :
niaza
Allium sativum L. :
4 reference(s)
Official name :
Allium sativum L.
Family :
Alliaceae
Reference HM 83
Author(s) :
Mpondo Mpondo, E., J. Yinyang , S. D. Dibong
Title :
Valorisation des plantes médicinales à coumarines des marchés de Douala Est (Cameroun)
Journal of Applied Biosciences 85:7804– 7823 (2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jab.v85i1.6
Symptoms :
H(014), H(037), H(078), H(151), H(171), H(178), H(190), H(200)
Recipes :
H(014) itch, decoction of 6 cloves of Allium sativum per liter of water ; boil 20 mn, external (wash with the decoction)
H(037) cough, macerate 100 g crushed fresh Allium sativum pods in 1 liter of dry white wine for 8 days, VO. (drink 3-4 spoonfuls a day)
H(078) cancer, H(171) diabetes, H(178) heart disease, take 6 to 12 cloves of Allium sativum a day ; peel and chew 3 cloves at the same time, VO. (consume garlic in salad after soaking it for a few moments in boiling water)
H(151) high blood pressure, bulbs, macerate 6-7 days in 1 liter of white dry wine, 100 g crushed fresh bulbs, VO. (drink 2 glasses a day between meals)
H(190) blood infection, macerate 25 g chopped clove in 100 g alcohol at 70 ° for 15 days, VO. (take 20 drops a day in water or any other drink or food)
H(200) antibiotic, garlic clove should be chewed, crushed, chopped or squeezed to release its antibiotics, VO. (2 to 4 times a day)
H(037) cough, macerate 100 g crushed fresh Allium sativum pods in 1 liter of dry white wine for 8 days, VO. (drink 3-4 spoonfuls a day)
H(078) cancer, H(171) diabetes, H(178) heart disease, take 6 to 12 cloves of Allium sativum a day ; peel and chew 3 cloves at the same time, VO. (consume garlic in salad after soaking it for a few moments in boiling water)
H(151) high blood pressure, bulbs, macerate 6-7 days in 1 liter of white dry wine, 100 g crushed fresh bulbs, VO. (drink 2 glasses a day between meals)
H(190) blood infection, macerate 25 g chopped clove in 100 g alcohol at 70 ° for 15 days, VO. (take 20 drops a day in water or any other drink or food)
H(200) antibiotic, garlic clove should be chewed, crushed, chopped or squeezed to release its antibiotics, VO. (2 to 4 times a day)
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroun (markets of Douala East)
Vernacular name :
ail (local French)
Reference HN 39
Author(s) :
Nzuki Bakwaye, F., C. Termote, K. Kibungu, P. Van Damme
Title :
Identification et importance locale des plantes médicinales utilisées dans la région de Mbanza-Ngungu, République démocratique du Congo
Bois et Forêts des Tropiques, N° 316 (2) (2013)
Symptoms :
H(068), H(082), H(200), H(214)
Recipes :
H(200) microbial diseases, H(068) worms or other multicellular parasites , H(082) diseases of the respiratory system, H(214) skeletal diseases or skeletal pain. Parts of the plant used to treat patients; aerial parts, underground parts of Allium sativum . Pharmaceutical form: decoction, ashes , ointments or pomades , whole organ, paste . Administration: VO., ocular administration, scarification or friction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
République démocratique du Congo (region of Mbanza-Ngungu)
Vernacular name :
hayi
Reference HO 20
Author(s) :
Olowokudejo J. D., A. B. Kadiri, V.A. Travih
Title :
An Ethnobotanical Survey of Herbal Markets and Medicinal Plants in Lagos State of Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 12: 851-65. 2008.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/lagos.htm
Symptoms :
H(007), H(037), H(051), H(082), H(151), H(200)
Recipes :
H(007) diuretic, vH(037) cough, H(051) fever, H(051) paludism, H(082) asthma, H(151) hypertension, H(200) antibiotic, bulb of Allium sativum, RNS. (Information obtained from herb sellers and traditional medicine practitioners from three popular and largest markets in Lagos)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Local markets in Lagos state)
Vernacular name :
ayu (Yoruba)
Reference S2 Nord
Author(s) :
Sameh, F. A., A. M. Abdelhalim
Title :
Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 7:18, (2011)
Symptoms :
H(151), H(168), H(200)
Recipes :
H(151, 2) hypertension, H(168, 1) memory loss, H(200, 2) microbial infections, chewing fresh bulbs after removing external scales of Allium sativum
Region :
North Africa
Country :
Egypt (region of Beni-Sueif)
Vernacular name :
thawm
Aloe ferox Miller :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe ferox Miller
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Reference HM 76
Author(s) :
Maroyi, A.
Title :
Diversity of use and local knowledge of wild and cultivated plants in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine,13:43 (2017)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-017-0173-8
Symptoms :
H(004), H(013), H(014), H(037), H(104), H(200)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, H(013) boils, H(014) dry skin, H(037) tuberculosis, H(104) stomachache, H(200) immune booster, leaf gel of Aloe ferox, RNS.
Region :
South Africa
Country :
South Africa (Eastern Cape province)
Vernacular name :
ikhala (isi Xhosa)
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.
Family :
Asphodelaceae
Synonyms :
Aloe vulgaris Lam.
Reference HO 20
Author(s) :
Olowokudejo J. D., A. B. Kadiri, V.A. Travih
Title :
An Ethnobotanical Survey of Herbal Markets and Medicinal Plants in Lagos State of Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 12: 851-65. 2008.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/lagos.htm
Symptoms :
H(004), H(006), H(013), H(056), H(116), H(171), H(200)
Recipes :
H(004) wound, H(006) purgative,H(013) skin diseases, H(056) guineaworm, H(116) amenorrhoea, H(171) diabetes, H(200) immunity, leaf juice of Aloe vera, RNS. (Information obtained from herb sellers and traditional medicine practitioners from three popular and largest markets i
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Local markets in Lagos state)
Vernacular name :
ahon-erin (Yoruba)
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(004), H(012), H(014), H(042), H(103), H(104), H(200)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds,H(012)) fracture, H(014) ringworm, H(113) anti-inflammatory, H(042) hydrated, H(200) antibiotic, leaves (sap) of Aloe vera : cataplasm
H(104) gastritis and H(103) tooth aches, leaves (pulp), RNS.
H(104) gastritis and H(103) tooth aches, leaves (pulp), RNS.
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Senegal (Nguekokh region)
Vernacular name :
aloès vrai (local French)
Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R. Br. ex DC. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R. Br. ex DC.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Reference HO 20
Author(s) :
Olowokudejo J. D., A. B. Kadiri, V.A. Travih
Title :
An Ethnobotanical Survey of Herbal Markets and Medicinal Plants in Lagos State of Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 12: 851-65. 2008.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/lagos.htm
Symptoms :
H(013), H(018), H(020), H(088), H(093), H(200)
Recipes :
H(013) boil, H(018) headache, H(020) snake bite, H(088) astringent, H(093)antidote, H(200)antibacterial, whole plant, leaves of Alternanthera sessilis, RNS. (Information obtained from herb sellers and traditional medicine practitioners from three popular and largest markets in Lagos)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Local markets in Lagos state)
Vernacular name :
reku-reku
Anacardium occidentale L. :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Anacardium occidentale L.
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Reference HM 00
Author(s) :
Maas, A.
Title :
Inventaire des produits traditionnels contre la diarrhée des petits ruminants. Enquête dans le département du Mono.
Rapport de stage. Direction de la recherche agronomique. Projet de recherche appliquée en milieu réel. République du Bénin, Ministère du développement rural, 39p., (1991)
Symptoms :
H(068), H(200)
Recipes :
H(068), nuts again trichines, ascaris and ankylostomes
H(200), leaves, fruit, antibiotic
H(200), leaves, fruit, antibiotic
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Benin
Vernacular name :
casu, lakazu, akaju (Fon), acan (Mina)la graine est commestible = noix de cajou. Espèce originaire d'Amérique du sud. Introduite dans de nombreuses régions chaudes du globe
Annona senegalensis subsp. oulotricha Le Thomas :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Annona senegalensis subsp. oulotricha Le Thomas
Family :
Annonaceae
Reference HN 39
Author(s) :
Nzuki Bakwaye, F., C. Termote, K. Kibungu, P. Van Damme
Title :
Identification et importance locale des plantes médicinales utilisées dans la région de Mbanza-Ngungu, République démocratique du Congo
Bois et Forêts des Tropiques, N° 316 (2) (2013)
Symptoms :
H(038), H(135), H(200), H(201), H(214)
Recipes :
H(038) diseases of the genital system, H(135) diseases of the digestive system, H(200) microbial diseases, H(201) related to culture syndromes, H(214) skeletal diseases or skeletal pain . Parts of the plant used to treat patients; leaves, bark, aerial parts, underground parts of Annona senegalensis . Pharmaceutical form: decoction, infusion, maceration . Administration: auricular route
Region :
West Africa
Country :
République démocratique du Congo (region of Mbanza-Ngungu)
Vernacular name :
nlolo
Anthocleista liebrechtsiana De Wild. & T. Durand :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Anthocleista liebrechtsiana De Wild. & T. Durand
Family :
Gentianaceae
Reference HO 20
Author(s) :
Olowokudejo J. D., A. B. Kadiri, V.A. Travih
Title :
An Ethnobotanical Survey of Herbal Markets and Medicinal Plants in Lagos State of Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 12: 851-65. 2008.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/lagos.htm
Symptoms :
H(006), H(013), H(200)
Recipes :
H(013) skin infection; H(006) purgative, H(200) antimicrobial, bark, leaves of Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, RNS. (Information obtained from herb sellers and traditional medicine practitioners from three popular and largest markets in Lagos)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Local markets in Lagos state)
Vernacular name :
sapo, shapo
Antrocaryon klaineanum Pierre :
1 reference(s)
Official name :
Antrocaryon klaineanum Pierre
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Reference HD 54
Author(s) :
Dibong, S. D. , P. B.Mvogo Ottou, D.Vandi, R. C. Ndjib , F. M. Tchamaha, E. Mpondo Mpondo
Title :
Ethnobotanique des plantes médicinales anti hémorroïdaires des marchés et villages du Centre et du Littoral Cameroun
Journal of Applied Biosciences 96:9072 – 9093 (2015)
Symptoms :
H(006), H(014), H(016), H(026), H(033), H(038), H(051), H(094), H(103), H(135), H(200)
Recipes :
H(026) painful periods, H(033) sexual weakness + H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Antrocaryon klaineanum + Entandrophragma cylindricum + Morinda lucida + Lophira alata + Irvingia gabonensis + Baillonella toxisperma decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(033) faiblesse sexuelle, H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Annona senegalensis + Mangifera indica + Pycnanthus angolensis + Antrocaryon klaineanum + Alstonia boonei, decoction, VO., + sitz bath 2 times / day
H(038), blocked tubes, H(094) hemorrhoids,barks of Adansonia digitata + Mangifera indica + Pycnanthus angolensis + Antrocaryon klaineanum + Cylicodiscus gabunensis, decoction, VO. 2 times / day + sitz bath 2 times / day
H(094) hemorrhoids, H(014) itching, H(200) antibiotic , barks of Cylicodiscus gabunensis + Mangifera indica + Pycnanthus angolensis + Adansonia digitata + Antrocaryon klaineanum, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(016) anti inflammatory, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(103) toothache, barks of Mangifera indica + Adansonia digitata + Antrocaryon klaineanum + Cylicodiscus gabunensis, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(006) constipation, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(135) facilitates digestion, barks of Morinda lucida + Picralima nitida + Baillonella toxisperma + Antrocaryon klaineanum decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(051) paludism, H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Picralima nitida + Baillonella toxisperma + Morinda lucida + Antrocaryon klaineanum, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(033) faiblesse sexuelle, H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Annona senegalensis + Mangifera indica + Pycnanthus angolensis + Antrocaryon klaineanum + Alstonia boonei, decoction, VO., + sitz bath 2 times / day
H(038), blocked tubes, H(094) hemorrhoids,barks of Adansonia digitata + Mangifera indica + Pycnanthus angolensis + Antrocaryon klaineanum + Cylicodiscus gabunensis, decoction, VO. 2 times / day + sitz bath 2 times / day
H(094) hemorrhoids, H(014) itching, H(200) antibiotic , barks of Cylicodiscus gabunensis + Mangifera indica + Pycnanthus angolensis + Adansonia digitata + Antrocaryon klaineanum, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(016) anti inflammatory, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(103) toothache, barks of Mangifera indica + Adansonia digitata + Antrocaryon klaineanum + Cylicodiscus gabunensis, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(006) constipation, H(094) hemorrhoids, H(135) facilitates digestion, barks of Morinda lucida + Picralima nitida + Baillonella toxisperma + Antrocaryon klaineanum decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
H(051) paludism, H(094) hemorrhoids, barks of Picralima nitida + Baillonella toxisperma + Morinda lucida + Antrocaryon klaineanum, decoction, VO., 2 times / day + sitz bath 1 times / day
Region :
Central Africa
Country :
Cameroon (Center and Coastline)
Vernacular name :
angongui
Arachis hypogaea L. :
2 reference(s)
Official name :
Arachis hypogaea L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Reference HN 39
Author(s) :
Nzuki Bakwaye, F., C. Termote, K. Kibungu, P. Van Damme
Title :
Identification et importance locale des plantes médicinales utilisées dans la région de Mbanza-Ngungu, République démocratique du Congo
Bois et Forêts des Tropiques, N° 316 (2) (2013)
Symptoms :
H(038), H(082), H(135), H(200), H(201)
Recipes :
H(038) diseases of the genital system , H(082) diseases of the respiratory system, H(135) diseases of the digestive system, H(200) microbial diseases , H(201) related to culture syndromes . Parts of the plant used to treat patients; seeds, exsudats of Arachis hypogaea . Pharmaceutical form: ointments or pomades , decoction . Administration:VO. , scarification or friction
Region :
West Africa
Country :
République démocratique du Congo (region of Mbanza-Ngungu)
Vernacular name :
nguba
Reference HO 20
Author(s) :
Olowokudejo J. D., A. B. Kadiri, V.A. Travih
Title :
An Ethnobotanical Survey of Herbal Markets and Medicinal Plants in Lagos State of Nigeria
Ethnobotanical Leaflets 12: 851-65. 2008.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/lagos.htm
Symptoms :
H(098), H(200)
Recipes :
H(098) insomnia, H(200) antimicrobial, nuts of Arachis hypogaea, RNS. (Information obtained from herb sellers and traditional medicine practitioners from three popular and largest markets in Lagos)
Region :
West Africa
Country :
Nigeria (Local markets in Lagos state)
Vernacular name :
epa (Yoruba)