Catalog of Major African Medicinal Plants - African Medicinal Plants - page 30

table 2.1 ( Continued ) Catalog of Major african Medicinal Plants

Plant Name Medicinal Use Parts Used references

Cochlospermacaea (Bixaceae)

Cochlospermum planchonii jaundice, circulatory disorders, gonorrhea, cardiac palpitations, genitourinary

system disorders, menstruation, constipation

leaves, rootstock, stem

Cochlospermum religiosum naso-pharyngeal affections, sedatives, “katira-gum” or “kadaya-gum” fruit-pod, resins

Cochlospermum tinctorium skin colorant, burn, stomach ache, diarrhea, urethritis, pain, emmenagogue,

postpartum medication, edema, epilepsy, dysmenorrhea, schistosomiasis,
pneumonia, bronchitis, conjunctivitis, gastritis, indigestion, skin infections

roots, fruit, leaves 7

Cochlospermum vitifolium digestive system disorders, hepatitis, eye infections leaves, lowers

Colchicaceae

Gloriosa minor stomach pain, aphrodisiac roots 14

Gloriosa superba anthelmintic, animal poisoning, smallpox, impotence, hydrocele, rheumatism,

neuralgia, arthritis, aphrodisiac, coughs, hemorrhoids, female sterility, skin
parasites, ulcers, toothache, breast enlargement, insanity

fruits, leaves, roots 4, 16

Combretaceae

Anogeissus leiocarpus fevers, anthelmintic fruit, roots 6, 7

Combretum bauchiense aphrodisiac, tonic roots

Combretum collinum dysentery, gastrointestinal disorders, ulcers, malaria, jaundice roots

Combretum dolichopetalum stomach disorders, tonic leaves, roots 11

Combretum glutinosum diuretic, constipation, fevers, dysentery, epilepsy, jaundice, high blood pressure,

caries, toothache, fatigue, urinary tract infections

latex, leaves, roots

Combretum micranthum Guinea worm, diuretic, wound healing, fevers, diabetes leaves, fruits, stem 6

Combretum molle fevers, diarrhea, dysentery, colic, wound dressing, anthelmintic, abortifacient,

stomachache

leaves 7

Combretum nigricans Colic, intestinal complaints, rheumatism, cough leaves, stem, roots

Combretum paniculatum Convulsions, diarrhea, dysentery, anthelmintic, infertility root bark

Combretum schumannii Wound dressing, fevers, colic

Guiera senegalensis added to food to increase lactation, general tonic, blood restorer after exhausting

conditions, general prophylactic for children, fevers, diarrhea, dysentery, prevention
of leprosy, externally used as poultice for swelling and skin diseases

leaves, fruits 6

Pteleopsis myrtifolia antiseptic, insecticide aerial parts

Quisqualis indica Vermifuge, antiseptic lotions leaves 7