Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Orchidaceae
Aerangis thomsoni
anti-inlammatory, topical treatment of hernia, abscesses
bark
11
Bonatea steudneri
anthelmintic, carminative, colds
roots
11
Habenaria macrandra
Purgative
roots
4
Podangis dactyloceras
General body pain, anodyne
Whole plant
14
Orobanchaceae
Asepalum eriantherum
female infertility, snakebite, fevers
roots
14
Buchnera hispida
antiparasitic, scabies, eczema
Whole plant
17
Cistanche phelypaea
digestive system disorders, diarrhea, genitourinary system disorders, menstruation
tubers, whole plant
17
Orobanche minor
fevers, spleen disorders
leaves
Striga asiatica
leprosy, general healing, analgesic, contraceptive, stomachic, vermifuge, intestinal
obstructions, gout
Whole plant
4, 17
Striga gesnerioides
analgesic, stomachache, wounds, anodyne
Whole plant
17
Striga senegalensis
headache, application to ulcers and intact skin in leprosy
Whole plant
11
Osmundaceae
Osmunda regalis
jaundice, diuretic, skin diseases, convulsions
fronds, stem bark
Oxalidaceae
Biophytum aphrodiscias
fevers, epilepsy, stomachache, used in magic rituals (believed to cause deep sleep
and change victim's sex)
leaves, whole herb
6
Oxalis barrelieri
hemorrhoids, wound dressing, insect bites
Whole herb
Oxalis corniculata
Wound dressing, diarrhea, cough, fever, dysentery, antidote
leaves, whole herb
11
Lepidobotrys staudtii
stomachache
stem bark
Palmae (
see
arecaceae)
Pandaceae
Microdesmis haumaniana
rheumatism, otitis, venereal diseases, hemorrhoids, diarrhea
leaves
Microdesmis keayana
diarrhea, palpitation, abortifacients, ecbolics, convulsions, antidote for venomous
stings, bites, etc.; heart diseases, spasm, menstrual cycle; painkillers; paralysis,
epilepsy, migraine
stem bark, leaves, roots
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