Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
table 2.1 (
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Catalog of Major african Medicinal Plants
Plant Name
Medicinal Use
Parts Used
references
Scutia myrtina
stimulant, stomachache, gonorrhea, ringworm
roots
17
Ziziphus abyssinica
abortifacient, pneumonia, purgative, emetic, fevers, asthma, upper abdominal pain,
tonsillitis, sore throat
roots, stem, leaves
14
Ziziphus mucronata
Carminative, colds, diarrhea, anthelmintic, dysentery, fever, chest pain, epilepsy,
rheumatism, gonorrhea
leaves, fruits, stem
4, 7
Zizyphus mauritiana
tonic, colds, antipyretic, anthelmintic, malaria, diarrhea, dysentery, tapeworm,
rheumatism, glandular swellings, asthma, urinary incontinence, schistosomiasis,
skin diseases, hypermenorrhea
fruits, leaves
4, 7, 14
rhizophoraceae
Anopyxis ealaensis
local application for sores and skin infections, fevers, external analgesic
leaves
4, 6, 11
Anopyxis klaineana
Gonorrhea, skin diseases, bronchitis, lung complaints, kidney pain
stem bark
17
Bruguiera gymnorhiza
Malaria, astringent, hemostatic, diabetes, hypertension
roots, leaves
4, 17
Carallia brachiata
septic poisoning and itch, venereal diseases
stem bark, leaves
4, 17
Cassipourea malosana
expel placenta, skin lightener, skin ailments, sunburn
inner stem bark, leaves
17
Ceriops tagal
Malaria, astringent, hemostatic, ulcers, abdominal pains
stem bark
4, 17
Rhizophora racemosa
dysentery, fevers, coughs
leaves, stem bark
11
rosaceae
Alchemilla ellenbeckii
insanity, spirit possession, migraine
leafy twigs
4, 14
Alchemilla kivuensis
oxytocic, emetic, insanity, possession, tonic
leafy twigs
14
Alchemilla woodii
headache
roasted whole plant
14
Eriobotrya japonica
astringent, antidiarrhea, wounds, expectorant
fruits, leaves
4, 17
Hagenia abyssinica
diarrhea, fever, wound dressing
leaves
11
Leukosidea sericea
diarrhea, gastrointestinal disorders, ophthalmia
Whole plant, leaves
11, 14
Prunus (Pygeum) africanum
inlammation, prostate gland disease, kidney disease
roots, stem
6, 16
Rubus pinnatus
Gum bleeding, diarrhea
roots
6, 11
rubiaceae
Agathisanthemum bojeri
asthma, diarrhea, coughs, syphilis, worms, toothache, pain in the side, expel
placenta, pharyngitis, snakebite
roots, leaves, lowers
4, 14
Aidia micrantha
skin diseases, fevers, parasitic infections
stem bark, roots
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