Catalog of Major African Medicinal Plants - African Medicinal Plants - page 72

table 2.1 ( Continued ) Catalog of Major african Medicinal Plants

Plant Name Medicinal Use Parts Used references

Triumfetta cordifolia dysentery, diarrhea, fevers leaves 11

Triumfetta rhomboidea angina, pneumonia, anti-inlammatory, headache, snakebites, pregnancy/birth/

puerperium disorders, diarrhea, dysentery, gonorrhea, hypertension

leaves, stem bark, roots

Urena lobata Pneumonia, rheumatism, fevers, wounds, malaria, colds, dysentery, enteritis, goiter,

indigestion, coughs, leukorrhea, rheumatism, tonsillitis, respiratory diseases

roots, leaves, seeds 4, 17

Marantaceae

Maranta arundinacea Constipation, rituals leaves 7

Marantochloa congensis diarrhea, constipation, painful and abundant menstruation roots, leaf sap

Marantochloa leukantha epilepsy, insanity, aphrodisiac, antidote for venomous stings, lactation stimulants

(including veterinary), painkillers, emetics, pulmonary troubles, gonorrhea,
stomachache

leaves, roots

Marantochloa purpurea bronchitis, coughs, epilepsy, insanity, ulcers leaves, seeds

Megaphrynium macrostachyum jaundice, epilepsy, madness, poison antidote, weaning babies leaves, sap, fruits

Thalia geniculata diarrhea, stem as divining rod, fevers leaves 16

Thaumatococcus daniellii liver disorders, laxative, sweetener for diabetics fruits, leaves 6, 7

Melastomataceae

Calvoa orientalis diuretic, tonic, poison antidote roots 6, 7

Clidemia hirta Wounds, colds, stomachache leaves 4

Dichaetanthera africana Pulmonary problems, fevers, wounds, bronchitis leaves 14, 17

Dichaetanthera corymbosa fevers, vegetable leaves 17

Dichaetanthera oblongifolia amebic dysentery, bloody diarrhea twig tips 14

Dissotis rotundifolia analgesic, anti-infective leaves, fruits 7

Dissotis senegamiensis diarrhea, stomachache leaves, stem 7

Memecylon lavovirens Pneumonia, venereal infections, stomach spasm roots, leaves 6, 7

Memecylon polyanthemos Venereal diseases, toothache, general body pains leaves, bark 7

Osbeckia congolensis analgesic lotion for knee sprain, cough Whole plant 6, 11

Tristemma coronatum lumbago, fevers, wound healing leaves 7