Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
tableĀ 2.1 ( Continued )
Catalog of Major african Medicinal Plants
Plant Name
Medicinal Use
Parts Used
references
Blighia unijugata
hemostatic, especially in childbirth, anthelmintic, tonic, ish poison
roots, pods, leaves
6, 7
Cardiospermum grandilorum
antifungal, analgesic
leaves, stem
11
Cardiospermum halicacabum
antifungal, antipyretic
leaves, fruits
11
Chytranthus atroviolaceus
Coughs, migraine, stimulant, fracture, cardiac problems
stem, fruits, root
14
Chytranthus prieurianus
oxytocic, ease childbirth, dysmenorrhea
roots
4, 14
Deinbollia grandilora
jaundice, mental illness, tachycardia, headache, postpartum, hemorrhagic fevers,
hemorrhage, anthelmintic, stomachache, nervous disorders, ache, constipation
roots, leaves
6, 7
Dialiopsis africana
scabies, sores, diarrhea, colds
leaves, stem
7
Dodonaea viscosa
febrifuge, cough, dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, sprains, bruises, burns,
wounds, digestive system disorders
fruits, leaves
11, 17
Ganophyllum giganteum
respiratory tract diseases, dysmenorrhea, epilepsy, convulsions, sterility and
impotence, rheumatism, stomachache, trypanosomiasis
fruits, stem bark
17
Haplocoelopsis africana
diabetes, jaundice, inlammation
aerial parts
4
Haplocoelum foliolosum
eye lotion, toothbrush
stem
17
Lecaniodiscus cupanioides
fevers, hepatomegaly, dressing for burns, sores, measles
leaves, root, stem
9, 16
Lecaniodiscus cupanioides
Wounds, dressing for sores, abdominal swelling caused by liver abscess, fevers
stem bark, leaves
8
Majidea forsteri
skin diseases, liver enlargement
leaves
Pancovia laurentii
Coughs, gonorrhea
fruit sap, roots
14
Pappea capensis
ankylostomiasis, fermented alcoholic beverage as tonic, stomachache, eye
diseases, aphrodisiac, ringworm, venereal diseases, chest pain
leaves, stem bark,
seeds
4, 14
Paullinia pinnata
fever, bronchitis, jaundice
leaves
6, 7
Zanha africanus
Galactogogue, constipation, labor induction, epilepsy
roots
7
Sapotaceae
Afrosersalisia kassneri
anti-inlammatory, prolapse of the uterus
leaves, roots
7
Baillonella toxisperma
kidney problems, toothache, rachitis, vaginal infections, respiratory and digestive
system disorders
stem bark
Bequaertiodendron natalense
abdominal pains, tonic
roots, fruits, exudate
6
Chrysophyllum africanum
diarrhea, nausea, stomachic, promotes lactation, sores, carminative
fruits, stem bark
6
Chrysophyllum albidum
antiemetic, antimalarial, antidiarrheal
fruits
7
Chrysophyllum perpulchrum
tonic, anodyne, galactagogue, aphrodisiac, jaundice, asthma, madness
stem bark, leaves, fruits
 
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