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66 plants found in 8 references for the following country
Country: Somalia
1 reference(s) for Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth.
Official name: Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth.
Family: Fabaceae
| Synonyms: | Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. subsp. mellifera (Vahl); Mimosa mellifera Vahl. |
| Pictures: | Acacia_mellifera2.jpg , Acacia_mellifera3.jpg , Acacia_mellifera1.jpg , Acacia_mellifera7.jpg , Acacia_mellifera6.jpg , Acacia_mellifera4.jpg , Acacia_mellifera5.jpg |
Reference HS 12c
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. III. Plants of the families Lauraceae - Papilionaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 93 - 112, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(051), H(051)
| Recipes: | H(051), H(051) palu., a handfull of fresh stembark, crushed, boiled for 20' in 1 l H2O, filtered, VO. 3 small cups / day during 3 days |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: bilcil
1 reference(s) for Acacia nubica Benth.
Official name: Acacia nubica Benth.
Family: Fabaceae
| Synonyms: | Acacia oerforta (Forssk.) Schweinf. |
| Pictures: | Acacia_nubica.jpg |
Reference HS 12c
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. III. Plants of the families Lauraceae - Papilionaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 93 - 112, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(139)
| Recipes: | H(139), 3 pieces of dried roots (20 cm long), boiled in 1 l H2O, filtered, 1 cup / day during 15 days |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: gumar
1 reference(s) for Acalypha fruticosa Forssk.
Official name: Acalypha fruticosa Forssk.
Family: Euphorbiaceae
| Synonyms: | Acalypha amentacea Roxb. |
Reference HS 12b
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. II. Plants of the families Combretaceae - Labiatae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 47 - 70, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(004), H(045), H(106), H(137)
| Recipes: | H(004) + H(045) + H(106) , a handfull of fresh leaves, crushed and mixed with 1 glass H2O, filtered, the extract is appled on the infected wound H(137), fresh leaves are crushed or powdered, mixed with copd H2O, vapours inhaled or mixture applied on the skin as sedative |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: jambac
1 reference(s) for Achyranthes aspera L.
Official name: Achyranthes aspera L.
Family: Amaranthaceae
| Synonyms: | Achyranthes annua Dinter; Achyranthes indica (L.) Mill.; Achyranthes aspera L. var. sicula; Achyranthes obovata Peter. |
| Pictures: | Achyranthes_aspera1.jpg , Achyranthes_aspera3.jpg , HL13Achyranthes_aspera.jpg , Achyranthes_aspera2.jpg , Achyranthes_aspera4.jpg |
Reference HS 12a
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991) |
Symptoms: H(104), H(166)
| Recipes: | H(104) stomach + H(166), 1 handfull of fresh roots, soaked in 1 glass oh cold H2O for 15' to 20', filter, VO. 1 glass daily for 3 days. The extract shoukl be consumed before it turns black |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: sariibiye.
1 reference(s) for Adansonia digitata L.
Official name: Adansonia digitata L.
Family: Bombacaceae
| Synonyms: | Adansonia sphaerocarpa A.Chev. |
| Pictures: | Adansonia_digitata5.jpg , Adansonia_digitata2.jpg , Adansonia_digitata6.jpg , Adansonia_digitata1.jpg , Adansonia_digitata3.jpg , HA06Adansonia_digitata.jpg , Adansonia_digitata4.jpg |
Reference HS 12a
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991) |
Symptoms: H(014), H(139), H(162)
| Recipes: | H(014), skin disease on the head, leaves are powdered, 2 spoon ful of powder is mixed with an equal amount of oil, local application for 3 days - - H(139), impotence, 1 fruit is cooked with 2 glasses of water, the decoction (H2O) is filtered, 1/3 of the decoction (H2O) is drunk, 3 times a day for 3 days H(162), urine retention , roots is boiled with 2 - 4 glasses of water, 2 cups daily in the morning |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: yaaq
1 reference(s) for Adenium multiflorum Klotzsch
Official name: Adenium multiflorum Klotzsch
Family: Apocynaceae
| Synonyms: | Adenium obesum (Forssk.) Roemer & Schultes; Adenium obesum (Forssk.) Roemer & Schultes var. multiflorum A REVOIR A REVOIR A REVOIR A REVOIR; Adenium somalense var. crispum Chiov.; Adenium honghel A.DC.; Nerium obesum Forssk. |
| Pictures: | Adenium_multiflorum2.jpg , Adenium_multiflorum3.jpg , Adenium_multiflorum1.jpg , Adenium_multiflorum4.jpg |
Reference HS 12a
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991) |
Symptoms: H(108)
| Recipes: | H(108) rhinitis, a piece of root 6 X 6 cm2 is boiled with 1 glass of water, 1 drop of the extract placed in each nostril, 3 times a day, for 1 week |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: ombo gaduud, oombe
1 reference(s) for Aerva javanica (Burm. f.) Juss. ex J.A. Schultes
Official name: Aerva javanica (Burm. f.) Juss. ex J.A. Schultes
Family: Amaranthaceae
| Synonyms: | Achyranthes javanica (Burm.f.) Pers.; Aerva persica (Burm.) Merrill |
| Pictures: | Aerva_javanica2.jpg , Aerva_javanica1.jpg |
Reference HS 12a
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991) |
Symptoms: H(027y), H(101), H(104), H(124), H(139)
| Recipes: | H(027y) + H(124), H(101), 3 pieces of fresh roots (15 cm long each) are crushed and boiled with 2 glasses of water. VO. 1 glass, 2X /day during 3 days H(104), pain in the lower part of the abdomen, same preparation, 1 glass at bed time for 1 week H(139), impotence, same preparation, 1 glass at bed time for 2 weeks |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: hambohi
1 reference(s) for Albizia anthelmintica Brongn.
Official name: Albizia anthelmintica Brongn.
Family: Fabaceae
| Pictures: | Albizia_anthelmintica2.jpg , Albizia_anthelmintica3.jpg , Albizia_anthelmintica4.jpg , Albizia_anthelmintica5.jpg , Albizia_anthelmintica6.jpg , Albizia_anthelmintica1.jpg |
Reference HS 12c
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. III. Plants of the families Lauraceae - Papilionaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 93 - 112, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(068), H(100)
| Recipes: | H(068), H(100) gono., a handfuf of fresh or dried roots or barks, crushed, boiled, VO. 2 cups 3X / day during 3 days |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: reydab
1 reference(s) for Aloe sp.
Official name: Aloe sp.
Family: Asphodelaceae
| Pictures: | HA08Aloe_sp.jpg , Aloe_sp2.jpg , Aloe_sp_AFLORA.jpg |
Reference VM 03
Author:
Marx, W.
| Title: | Traditionelle tierärztliche heilmethoden unter besonderer berücksichtigung der kauterisation in Somalie. Giessener Beiträge zur Entwicklungsforschung, Reihe 1, Band 10 : 111 - 116, (1984) Wissenschaftliches Zentrum Tropeninstitut, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen.De la référence VB 10 |
Symptoms: V(016)
| Recipes: | Vb(016), friction, uder with juice, ONS. |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: dacar
1 reference(s) for Aristolochia bracteata Retz.
Official name: Aristolochia bracteata Retz.
Family: Aristolochiaceae
| Pictures: | Aristolochia_bracteata1.jpg |
Reference HS 12a
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991) |
Symptoms: H(005), H(037), H(077), H(101), H(104), H(108), H(113)
| Recipes: | H(005), a handful of fresh leaves Aristolochia bracteata, crushed + salt + 5 gr resin of Commiphora myrrha, used topically H(037), pneumonia, 3 fresh leaves, crushed, boiled in 1 cup of oil , VO.1/2 cup, the remaining part is applied on the chest H(077), 1 handful of fresh leaves, crushed in H2O + 1 cup of honey, VO. 1/2 cup, 3X / day during 2 days H(101), 7 fresh leaves crushed + few H2O+ 1 cup of honey, the whole is eaten in one day. To repeat 3X. H(104), 10 cm roots are crushed + 1glass H2O, filter. VO. 1 cup 2X /day. Repeat 3X H(108), influenza, handful of fresh leaves, maceration in 1 cup H2O overnight , filter, VO the whole. Repeat 3x H(113), 7 fresh leaves crushed + few oil, used topicaly, rigidity of mandibular bones |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: booro, wees.
1 reference(s) for Aspilia mossambicensis (Oliv.) Wild
Official name: Aspilia mossambicensis (Oliv.) Wild
Family: Asteraceae
| Synonyms: | Aspilia chrysops S. Moore |
| Pictures: | Aspilia_mossambicensis1.jpg |
Reference HS 12b
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. II. Plants of the families Combretaceae - Labiatae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 47 - 70, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(100)
| Recipes: | H(100) gono, 1/2 kgr fresh roots Aspilia mossambicensis, decoction (H2O) + 50 gr gum of Boswelia, VO. 1 cup, 3x / day for 3 days |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: lubaan-duureed
1 reference(s) for Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Del.
Official name: Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Del.
Family: Balanitaceae
| Synonyms: | Balanites gillettii Cufod. |
| Pictures: | Balanites_aegyptiaca2.jpg , HA06Balanites_aegyptiaca.jpg , Balanites_aegyptiaca1.jpg , Balanites_aegyptiaca3.jpg , Balanites_aegyptiaca4.jpg , Balanites_aegyptiaca5.jpg |
Reference HS 12a
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991) |
Symptoms: H(020), H(082), H(139)
| Recipes: | H(020), the bark of dried roots is powdered, 4 teaspoons of powder is mixed with enough water to make a viscous mixturewhich is used externally H(082), 35 cm roots is crushed and mixed with 2 glasses H2O, fittered, VO. 1 cup, 3X / day for 3 days H(139), sperm deficiency, 8 teaspoon ful of pwdered root barks, boiled with 1 glass of water and 1 piece of lemon added, VO, 1 glass H(139), 8 tablespoonsfuls of powdered root barks is mixed with 4 glasses of water. The mixture is stirred until it becomes foamy wich is consumed daily for 7 days. After 20 - 40 days, 3 tablesspoons of the powder is boiled with 1 cup of water and filtered, VO. the whole decoction |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: shilan or kulun
1 reference(s) for Blepharis linariifolia Pers.
Official name: Blepharis linariifolia Pers.
Family: Acanthaceae
| Synonyms: | Blepharis hirta Hochst. ex Nees |
| Pictures: | Blepharis_linariifolia1.jpg , HA06Blepharis_linariifolia.jpg |
Reference HS 12a
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991) |
Symptoms: H(038), H(111)
| Recipes: | H(038), urogenital infection, H(111), skin burns, fresh or dried whole plant, powdered, local application |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: yamaarug
1 reference(s) for Boswellia sacra Flûckiger-Dupéron
Official name: Boswellia sacra Flûckiger-Dupéron
Family: Burseraceae
| Pictures: | Boswellia_sacra3.jpg , Boswellia_sacra1.jpg , Boswellia_sacra-koeh-022.jpg , Boswellia_sacra2.jpg , Boswellia_sacra4.jpg , Boswellia_sacra5.jpg |
Reference VS 03
Author:
SEPASAL DATABASE
| Title: | Center for Economic Botany, Royal Botanic Gardens.Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AE, UK. |
Symptoms: V(000), V(027), V(022)
| Recipes: | V(000), V(027) + V(022), ONS., RNS. |
Region: West Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: not registered
1 reference(s) for Cadaba farinosa Forssk.
Official name: Cadaba farinosa Forssk.
Family: Capparidaceae
| Synonyms: | Cadaba mombassana Gilg and Bened. |
| Pictures: | HA06Cadaba_farinosa.jpg , Cadaba_farinosa2.jpg |
Reference HS 12a
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991) |
Symptoms: H(000)
| Recipes: | H(000) childs, 1 kg of fresh leaves is powdered and mixed with 4 glasses of cold water, mixture is filtered, 1 glass is drunk, 1 glass is sprinkled on the body daily for 2 days |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: geed-maaluugeed
1 reference(s) for Cadaba glandulosa Forssk.
Official name: Cadaba glandulosa Forssk.
Family: Capparidaceae
Reference HS 12a
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991) |
Symptoms: H(020), H(053), H(155)
| Recipes: | H(020) snake, a handfull of fresh leaves is crushed and stirred with a small amount of cold H2O, filtered, local application H(053), ear infection,a handfull of fresh leaves is crushed and stirred with a small amount of cold H2O, filtered, some drops in ears H(155) tonsilitis, the frech roots are crushed and mixed with fresh milk, the mixture is boiled, VO. |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: qalanqal, kish madow
1 reference(s) for Calotropis procera (Ait.) Ait. f.
Official name: Calotropis procera (Ait.) Ait. f.
Family: Asclepiadaceae
| Synonyms: | Asclepias procera Aiton |
| Pictures: | Calotropis_procera2.jpg , HA06Calotropis_procera.jpg , B5NordCalotropis_procera.jpg , Calotropis_procera1.jpg , Calotropis_procera4.jpg , Calotropis_procera3.jjpg |
Reference HS 12a
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991) |
Symptoms: H(068), H(108), H(139)
| Recipes: | H(068),50 gr fresh roots of Calotropis procera , Pupalia lappacea mixed in 1 glass H2O, one glass H(108), 3 fresh leaves(+/- yellow), cut, crushed, maceration in 1/2 glass H2O, filter, 1 to 2 drops in each nostril, 3X / day during 1 week H(139)impotence, dry flowers are roasted, 2 teaspoon fuls are boiled with 2 cups of water, 1 cup, once a day, for 7 days |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: booc
1 reference(s) for Capparis tomentosa Lam.
Official name: Capparis tomentosa Lam.
Family: Capparidaceae
| Synonyms: | Capparis polymorpha Guill. & Pers. |
| Pictures: | Capparis_tomentosa2.jpg , HA03Capparis_tomentosa.jpg , Capparis_tomentosa1.jpg |
Reference HS 12a
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991) |
Symptoms: H(100)
| Recipes: | H(100) gono.., 250 gr powder of fresh roots, boiled with 2 cups H2O + 1 small bottle of oil is added, 2 glasses once only |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: liimo-daanyeer
1 reference(s) for Cassia occidentalis L.
Official name: Cassia occidentalis L.
Family: Fabaceae
| Synonyms: | Senna occidentalis (L.) Link |
| Pictures: | Cassia_occidentalis2.jpg , Cassia_occidentalis1.jpg , HA06Cassia_ occidentalis.jpg , Cassia_occidentalis4.jpg , Cassia_occidentalis5.jpg , Cassia_occidentalis3.jpg |
Reference HS 12a
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991) |
Symptoms: H(003), H(014), H(179)
| Recipes: | H(003), bruises, 1 plant is crushed and boiled in water, 1 cup, 3 times/ day, for 3 days H(014), scabies, a handfull of seeds is mixed with wineegar, filtered, application on the head twice a day for 1 week H(179), cholic?, 1 plant is crushed and boiled in water, 1 cup, 3 times/ day, for 3 days |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: jibaari, diir-jinni
1 reference(s) for Cassytha filiformis L.
Official name: Cassytha filiformis L.
Family: Lauraceae
| Synonyms: | Cassytha guineensis Schum. & Thonn. |
| Pictures: | Cassytha_filiformis3.jpg , Cassytha_filiformis1.jpg , Cassytha_filiformis2.jpg , Cassytha_filiformis4.jpg , HA01Cassytha_filiformis.jpg |
Reference HS 12c
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. III. Plants of the families Lauraceae - Papilionaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 93 - 112, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(001)
| Recipes: | H(001) inflammation of the conjonctiva, roots, fresh or dried + leaves, crushed, powdered, extracted in a small amount H2O, drops in eyes |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: arjeeg
1 reference(s) for Cissus adenocaulis Steud. ex A. Rich.
Official name: Cissus adenocaulis Steud. ex A. Rich.
Family: Vitaceae
| Synonyms: | Cyphostemma adenocaule (Steud.) Descoings |
| Pictures: | HA03Cissus_adenocaulis.jpg |
Reference HS 12d
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. IV.Plants of the families Passifloraceae - Zygophyllaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 38, pp. 1 - 29, (1993) |
Symptoms: H(026), H(033)
| Recipes: | H(026), dysmenorrhoea, a piece of 15 cml of fresh root, boiled + 2 glasses H2O, VO., 2 glasses / day for 1 to 3 days H(033) femal, 1 kgr of fresh roots without bark, powdered, boiled + 2 glasses H2O, VO. 1 cup daily during 7 days H(033) femal, fresh or dried roots are crushed or powdered and mixed cold H2O, VO. 2 cups daily for 3 days |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: carmo co'ley, carmo lo'loy
1 reference(s) for Cissus cyphopetala Fresen.
Official name: Cissus cyphopetala Fresen.
Family: Vitaceae
Reference VM 03
Author:
Marx, W.
| Title: | Traditionelle tierärztliche heilmethoden unter besonderer berücksichtigung der kauterisation in Somalie. Giessener Beiträge zur Entwicklungsforschung, Reihe 1, Band 10 : 111 - 116, (1984) Wissenschaftliches Zentrum Tropeninstitut, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen.De la référence VB 10 |
Symptoms: V(016)
| Recipes: | Vch(016), ONS., Cissus cyphopetala, Cissus quadrangularis + fat of sheep, ointment, R.N.S. |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: not registered
1 reference(s) for Cissus quadrangularis L.
Official name: Cissus quadrangularis L.
Family: Vitaceae
| Synonyms: | Vitis quadrangularis (L.) Wall. ex Wight & Arn. |
| Pictures: | Cissus_quadrangularis1.jpg , HA06Cissus_quadrangularis.jpg , Cissus_quadrangularis3.jpg , Cissus_quadrangularis4.jpg , Cissus_quadrangularis5.jpg , Cissus_quadrangularis2.jpg |
Reference VM 03
Author:
Marx, W.
| Title: | Traditionelle tierärztliche heilmethoden unter besonderer berücksichtigung der kauterisation in Somalie. Giessener Beiträge zur Entwicklungsforschung, Reihe 1, Band 10 : 111 - 116, (1984) Wissenschaftliches Zentrum Tropeninstitut, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen.De la référence VB 10 |
Symptoms: V(016)
| Recipes: | Vch(016), ONS., Cissus cyphopetala, Cissus quadrangularis + fat of sheep, ointment, R.N.S. |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: not registered
1 reference(s) for Clitoria ternatea L.
Official name: Clitoria ternatea L.
Family: Fabaceae
| Synonyms: | Clitoria mearnsii De Wild. |
| Pictures: | Clitoria_ternatea3.jpg , Clitoria_ternatea4.jpg , Clitoria_ternatea2.jpg , Clitoria_ternatea1.jpg , HA07Clitoria_ternatea.jpg |
Reference HS 12c
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. III. Plants of the families Lauraceae - Papilionaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 93 - 112, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(006)
| Recipes: | H(006), constip., 7 fresh roots are crushed, boiled + 1 l. H2O, filtered, the whole preparation is taken as one dose H(006), constip., 1/2 kgr of fresh roots is powdered and mixed + 1 glass of milk, the whole preparation is taken as one dose |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: caleen-koris, fiit fiite
1 reference(s) for Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt
Official name: Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt
Family: Cucurbitaceae
| Synonyms: | Coccinia indica Wight & Arn. |
| Pictures: | Coccinia_grandis2.jpg , Coccinia_grandis1.jpg , Coccinia_grandis3.jpg , HA05Coccinia_grandis.jpg , Coccinia_grandis4.jpg , HA21Coccinia_grandis.jpg |
Reference HS 12b
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. II. Plants of the families Combretaceae - Labiatae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 47 - 70, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(020), H(093)
| Recipes: | H(020), 1/2 kgr of fresh or dried roots crushed and boiled with 6 glasses of water, 3 teaspoon ful taken once H(020) + H(093)eyes, fresh or dried leaves are crushed, boiled H2O, a cotton wad is drenched in the preparation and applied on the eyes against snake poison in the eyes |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: guud-fayleey
1 reference(s) for Commelina forskalaei Vahl
Official name: Commelina forskalaei Vahl
Family: Commelinaceae
| Synonyms: | Commelina falcata Hassk. |
| Pictures: | Commelina_forskalaei2.jpg , Commelina_forskalaei1.jpg |
Reference HS 12b
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. II. Plants of the families Combretaceae - Labiatae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 47 - 70, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(004)
| Recipes: | H(004), the whole dried plant is crushed to a powder and applied on the wounds |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: not registered
1 reference(s) for Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engl.
Official name: Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engl.
Family: Burseraceae
| Pictures: | Commiphora_myrrha1.jpg , Commiphora_myrrha4.jpg , Commiphora_myrrha2.jpg , Commiphora_myrrha3.jpg , Commiphora_myrrha5.jpg |
Reference HS 12a
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991) |
Symptoms: H(005), H(113)
| Recipes: | H(005), a handful of fresh leaves Aristolochia bracteata are crushed + salt and approximately 5 gr. of resin of Commiphora myrrha is added, used topically, oedema H(097), pus, pruritusis on penis, a handful of dried stembark of Cordia ovalis, is crushed and mixed with a piece of resin of Commiphora myrrha, powdered, local application H(113), pain in muscles, 1 handfull of fresh leaves of Withania somnifera , crushed, mixed with 5 gr of resin of Commiphora myrrha, lacal application |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: not registered
1 reference(s) for Commiphora sp.
Official name: Commiphora sp.
Family: Burseraceae
Reference VS 02
Author:
Schinkel, H.- G.
| Title: | Haltung, Zucht und Pflege des Viehs bei den Nomaden Ost-und Nordostafrikas. Beit. zur trad. Okon. der Wanderhirten in semiarid.Gebieten, Kap.6, 253 - 262: Veröffentlichungen des Mus.für Völkerkunde zu Leipzig, Heft 21, Akad.-Verlag, Berlin, (1970)De la référence VB 10 |
Symptoms: V(104)
| Recipes: | Vb(104), ONS., RNS. |
Region: East Africa
Country: Ethiopia, Somalia
Vernacular name: abbac addi (Somali)
1 reference(s) for Corchorus trilocularis Lam.
Official name: Corchorus trilocularis Lam.
Family: Tiliaceae
| Synonyms: | Corchorus somalicus Gandorger |
| Pictures: | Corchorus_trilocularis2.jpg , Corchorus_trilocularis1.jpg |
Reference HS 12d
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. IV.Plants of the families Passifloraceae - Zygophyllaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 38, pp. 1 - 29, (1993) |
Symptoms: H(104)
| Recipes: | H(104), to treat patient suffering from stomach when drinking sour drinks. A handfull of fresh leaves, boiled with 1 cup water, VO. 1 cup in the morning and 1 at bed time for 1 month |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: dhareeriye, gnolold
1 reference(s) for Cordia gharaf (Forssk.) Ehrenb. ex Asch.
Official name: Cordia gharaf (Forssk.) Ehrenb. ex Asch.
Family: Boraginaceae
| Synonyms: | Cordia sinensis Lam.; Cordia rothii Roem. & Schult |
Reference HS 12a
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991) |
Symptoms: H(026), H(046)
| Recipes: | H(026), dysmenorrhoea , 1 kgr of fresh roots is boiled with 4 glasses of water, 4 cups daily for 30 days H(046), chicken-pox, a handful of fresh stem bark and a handfull of fresh leaves are boiled in 1 l. of water, VO. 1/2 cup, 3x / day. The patient is also washed with the decoction |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: mareer
1 reference(s) for Cordia myxa L.
Official name: Cordia myxa L.
Family: Boraginaceae
Reference HS 12a
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991) |
Symptoms: H(097)
| Recipes: | H(097), pus, pruritusis on penis, a handful of dried stembark of Cordia ovalis, is crushed and mixed with a piece of resin of Commiphora myrrha, powdered, local application |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: mareer docol
1 reference(s) for Cyperus esculentus L.
Official name: Cyperus esculentus L.
Family: Cyperaceae
| Synonyms: | Cyperus aureus Tenore |
| Pictures: | HA06Cyperus_esculentus.jpg , Cyperus_esculentus4.jpg , Cyperus_esculentus5.jpg , Cyperus_esculentus2.jpg , Cyperus_esculentus3.jpg , Cyperus_esculentus1.jpg , Cyperus_esculentus6.jpg |
Reference HS 12b
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. II. Plants of the families Combretaceae - Labiatae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 47 - 70, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(101)
| Recipes: | H(101), crushed dried roots packed in cotton and introduced in the vagina. 3X / day during 3 days |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: qunto
1 reference(s) for Datura metel L.
Official name: Datura metel L.
Family: Solanaceae
| Synonyms: | Datura alba (Bernh.) Rumph. ex Nees; Datura fastuosa L. |
| Pictures: | Datura_metel2.jpg , Datura_metel1.jpg , HA01Datura_metel.jpg |
Reference HS 12d
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. IV.Plants of the families Passifloraceae - Zygophyllaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 38, pp. 1 - 29, (1993) |
Symptoms: H(018), H(082)
| Recipes: | H(018), headache, unripe but soft fruits are crushed and a small piece of resin of Commiphora molmol is added with a little water and oil. The mixture is applied on head at night. Can be repeated H(082), the stigma of one flower is removed and the remain is smoked as a cigarette |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: bocoroole, geed-jinni
1 reference(s) for Dichrostachys glomerata (Forssk.) Chiov.
Official name: Dichrostachys glomerata (Forssk.) Chiov.
Family: Fabaceae
| Synonyms: | Dichrostachys cinerea (L.) Wight & Arn. |
| Pictures: | Dichrostachys_glomerata2.jpg , Dichrostachys_glomerata3.jpg , Dichrostachys_glomerata4.jpg , Dichrostachys_glomerata5.jpg , Dichrostachys_glomerata6.jpg , Dichrostachys_glomerata1.jpg |
Reference HS 12c
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. III. Plants of the families Lauraceae - Papilionaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 93 - 112, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(037), H(088), H(139)
| Recipes: | H(037) pneumonia, 3 teaspoon ful of powdered leaves is mixed with 1 cup H2O, mixture applied externally H(088), astringent on the skin, fresh or dried leaves are crushed, applied 1x / day for 3 days H(139), impotence, 1 kg of fresh roots, boiled with 4 glasses of H2O until 2 glasses remain. VO. 1 glass daily for 2 days |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: dhiigtaar
1 reference(s) for Eclipta prostrata (L.) L.
Official name: Eclipta prostrata (L.) L.
Family: Asteraceae
| Synonyms: | Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk. |
| Pictures: | Eclipta_prostrata2.jpg , Eclipta_prostrata1.jpg , HA21Eclipta_prostrata.jpg , B5NordEclipta_prostrata.jpg , Eclipta_prostrata3.jpg , Eclipta_prostrata4.jpg |
Reference HS 12b
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. II. Plants of the families Combretaceae - Labiatae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 47 - 70, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(013)
| Recipes: | H(013), the whole plant is crushed, maceration H2O during 1 h, extract on the affected area of the skin H(173), the whole plant is crushed, mixed with oil, local application |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: liilaw
1 reference(s) for Euphorbia robecchii Pax
Official name: Euphorbia robecchii Pax
Family: Euphorbiaceae
| Pictures: | Euphorbia_robecchii.jpg |
Reference HS 12b
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. II. Plants of the families Combretaceae - Labiatae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 47 - 70, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(086)
| Recipes: | H(086), a handful of dry stem bark from a dead tree is roasted and then boiled in butter with 114 coffee seeds. The preparation is rubbed over the inflamed nodes 2X / day during 1 month |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: dharkeen
1 reference(s) for Euphorbia sp.
Official name: Euphorbia sp.
Family: Euphorbiaceae
| Pictures: | Euphorbia_sp.1.jpg , Euphorbia_sp.2.jpg , Euphorbia_sp.3.jpg , Euphorbia_sp.4.jpg , Euphorbia_sp.5.jpg , Euphorbia_sp.6.jpg |
Reference VM 03
Author:
Marx, W.
| Title: | Traditionelle tierärztliche heilmethoden unter besonderer berücksichtigung der kauterisation in Somalie. Giessener Beiträge zur Entwicklungsforschung, Reihe 1, Band 10 : 111 - 116, (1984) Wissenschaftliches Zentrum Tropeninstitut, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen.De la référence VB 10 |
Symptoms: V(016)
| Recipes: | Vb(016), massage udder with latex |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: dherkee, irgin
1 reference(s) for Euphorbia tirucalli L.
Official name: Euphorbia tirucalli L.
Family: Euphorbiaceae
| Synonyms: | Euphorbia laro Drake |
| Pictures: | Euphorbia_tirucalli2.jpg , HA05Euphorbia_tirucalli.jpg , Euphorbia_tirucalli4.jpg , Euphorbia_tirucalli5.jpg , Euphorbia_tirucalli1.jpg , Euphorbia_tirucalli.jpg |
Reference HS 12b
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. II. Plants of the families Combretaceae - Labiatae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 47 - 70, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(027), H(100)
| Recipes: | H(027), 3 drops of latex in 1 glass skim milk, VO. H(100) gono., 7 pieces of fresh branchs are extracted with 1l H2O. VO., 1 cup, 2X / day for 1 week |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: dano
1 reference(s) for Fagara chalybea (Engl.) Engl.
Official name: Fagara chalybea (Engl.) Engl.
Family: Rutaceae
| Synonyms: | Zanthoxylum chalybeum Engl. |
Reference HS 12d
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. IV.Plants of the families Passifloraceae - Zygophyllaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 38, pp. 1 - 29, (1993) |
Symptoms: H(104), H(162)
| Recipes: | H(104), stomach, 3 to 4 leaves are crushed, mixed with cold or boiling water, the mixture is drunk daily for 3 days H(162) , 3 to 4 leaves are pounded, infusion or decoction, VO. during 3 days |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: fil-fil awliyaad
1 reference(s) for Ficus sycomorus L.
Official name: Ficus sycomorus L.
Family: Moraceae
| Synonyms: | Ficus damarensis Engl. |
| Pictures: | Ficus_sycomorus3.jpg , Ficus_sycomorus2.jpg , Ficus_sycomorus1.jpg |
Reference HS 12c
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. III. Plants of the families Lauraceae - Papilionaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 93 - 112, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(002), H(008)
| Recipes: | H(002), 2 handfuls of fresh or dried stembark are cut to pieces and boiled with 3 glasses H2O. The women is fumigated and the cold decoction is poured over her shoulder. Lactation starts immediately H(008), dysentery, 1 handful of dry leaves which have fallen to the ground are boiled with 1 cup of water, filtered, 1 cup 1X / day for 3 days H(008), 2 pieces of roots (15 cm long) are boiled with 1 glass of water, 1 1/2 glass once a day for 1 week |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: mukey, darey
1 reference(s) for Gossypium herbaceum L.
Official name: Gossypium herbaceum L.
Family: Malvaceae
| Synonyms: | Gossypium arboreum auct. |
| Pictures: | Gossypium_herbaceum.jpg , Gossypium_herbaceum1.jpg , Gossypium_herbaceum-koeh-068.jpg , Gossypium_herbaceum3.jpg , Gossypium_herbaceum2.jpg , HA01Gossypium_herbaceum.jpg |
Reference HS 12c
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. III. Plants of the families Lauraceae - Papilionaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 93 - 112, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(053), H(112)
| Recipes: | H(053), unripe fruit heated in a flame, the juice is squeezed out and dropped in the ears once a day for 2 days H(112), a piece of root (15 cm long) boiled in 2 glasses H2O, the whole is drunk once a day for 2 day |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: suuf-duureed
1 reference(s) for Grewia villosa Willd.
Official name: Grewia villosa Willd.
Family: Tiliaceae
| Synonyms: | Grewia echinulata Del. |
| Pictures: | Grewia_villosa.jpg , Grewia_villosa1.jpg |
Reference HS 12d
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. IV.Plants of the families Passifloraceae - Zygophyllaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 38, pp. 1 - 29, (1993) |
Symptoms: H(104)
| Recipes: | H(104), pain in abdomen, 4 X 30 cm of fresh or dried root, boiles + 1 l H2O, decoction (H2O) filtered, VO. 1 cup 3X / day for 1 week |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: kabash
1 reference(s) for Hagenia abyssinica (Bruce) J.F. Gmel.
Official name: Hagenia abyssinica (Bruce) J.F. Gmel.
Family: Rosaceae
| Pictures: | Hagenia_abyssinica4.jpg , Hagenia_abyssinica2.jpg , Hagenia_abyssinica1.jpg , Hagenia_abyssinica3.jpg |
Reference VB 17
Author:
Bekalo, I., M. Keengwe, E. Mathias, P. Mundy & al.
| Title: | ITDG and IIRR. Ethnoveterinary medicine in Kenya.A field manual of traditional animal health care practice.Intermediate Technology Development Group and International Institute of Rural Reconstruction, Nairobi, Kenya, 226 p., (1996) |
Symptoms: V(068)
| Recipes: | Vb(068), 2 fruits pounded + 0,5 l H2O, VO., in the morning before pasture -Vc(068), Vo(068), 2 fruits pounded + 0, 25 l H2O, VO., in the morning before pasture |
Region: East Africa
Country: Ethiopia (Somali)
Vernacular name: gasso (Somali)
1 reference(s) for Indigofera schimperi Jaub. & Spach
Official name: Indigofera schimperi Jaub. & Spach
Family: Fabaceae
| Synonyms: | Indigofera tettensis Klotzsch. |
Reference HS 12c
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. III. Plants of the families Lauraceae - Papilionaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 93 - 112, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(139)
| Recipes: | H(139), temporary impotence, root mixed with salt is eaten every one and half hours during the day |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: geed-guduuka
1 reference(s) for Indigofera tinctoria L.
Official name: Indigofera tinctoria L.
Family: Fabaceae
| Synonyms: | Indigofera bergii Vatke |
| Pictures: | Indigofera_tinctoria1.jpg , Indigofera_tinctoria4.jpg , Indigofera_tinctoria2.jpg , HA06Indigofera_tinctoria.jpg , Indigofera_tinctoria3.jpg |
Reference HS 12c
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. III. Plants of the families Lauraceae - Papilionaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 93 - 112, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(037)
| Recipes: | H(037), bronchitis, a handfull of fresh leaves or 1 piece (10 cm long) roots, are crushed, mixed with half a cup of butter or oil, the mixture is applied on the chest |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: cilaan-ari
1 reference(s) for Iphionopsis rotundifolia (Oliv. & Hiern) Anderb.
Official name: Iphionopsis rotundifolia (Oliv. & Hiern) Anderb.
Family: Asteraceae
Reference VM 03
Author:
Marx, W.
| Title: | Traditionelle tierärztliche heilmethoden unter besonderer berücksichtigung der kauterisation in Somalie. Giessener Beiträge zur Entwicklungsforschung, Reihe 1, Band 10 : 111 - 116, (1984) Wissenschaftliches Zentrum Tropeninstitut, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen.De la référence VB 10 |
Symptoms: V(039)
| Recipes: | V(039), leaves, infusion, RNS. |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: not registered
1 reference(s) for Jatropha curcas L.
Official name: Jatropha curcas L.
Family: Euphorbiaceae
| Synonyms: | Jatropha acerifolia Salisb.; Jatropha afrocurcas Pax. |
| Pictures: | Jatropha_curcas4.jpg , HA05Jatropha _curcas.jpg , Jatropha_curcas1.jpg , Jatropha_curcas2.jpg , Jatropha_curcas3.jpg |
Reference HS 12b
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. II. Plants of the families Combretaceae - Labiatae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 47 - 70, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(006)
| Recipes: | H(006), 3 seeds are roasted, peeled. The kernel is crushed and added to 1 cup of tea. VO. + 1 - 2 l. milk |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: cantal-muluug
1 reference(s) for Lawsonia inermis L.
Official name: Lawsonia inermis L.
Family: Lythraceae
| Synonyms: | Lawsonia alba Lam. |
| Pictures: | Lawsonia_inermis3.jpg , Lawsonia_inermis1.jpg , Lawsonia_inermis2.jpg , Lawsonia_inermis4.jpg , HA06Lawsonia_inermis.jpg |
Reference HS 12c
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. III. Plants of the families Lauraceae - Papilionaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 93 - 112, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(018), H(026), H(027y), H(126)
| Recipes: | H(018), headache, fresh leaves, crushed + H2O, cataplasm on the head H(026), dymenorrhoea, fresh or dried leaves, crushed + 1/2 glass cold H2O, filtered, VO., 1/3 of the extract for 7 days H(026), dymenorrhoea, fresh or dried roots (20 cm long) , crushed , boiled in 2 glasses H2O, filtered, VO., 1/3 of the extract for 7 days H(027y), post partum diseases, fresh or dried leaves or bark of stems, crushed + cold H2O, in a bath or after heating for fumigation H(126), jaundice, a handfull dried leaves, crushed + 1 l cold H2O, filtered, 1/3 of the extract for 7 days H(126),hepatitis, fresh or dried leaves or bark of stems, crushed + cold H2O, in a bath or after heating for fumigation |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: cilaan, eyrab
1 reference(s) for Maerua subcordata (Gilg) DC.
Official name: Maerua subcordata (Gilg) DC.
Family: Capparidaceae
| Synonyms: | Courbonia subcordata Gilg |
| Pictures: | Maerua _subcordata1.jpg |
Reference HS 12a
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991) |
Symptoms: H(001), H(053), H(086), H(112), H(155)
| Recipes: | H(001), H(053), a pinch of powdered, dry roots, mixed with 10 ml of cold H2O, filtered after half an hour, the filtrate is dropped into the eyes or ears H(086), fresh roots crushed and applied on the wound H(112), a piece of root (5 cm long) crushed, mixed with 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of honey, VO. H(155), tonsilitis, dried root is pôwdered, 1 tablespoon of powder is boiled with 2 cups of milk and 1 cup of water untiol remain 2 cups. VO.twice a day, for 2 - 3 days |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: shafaal-weyn, abaar moog
1 reference(s) for Momordica spinosa (Gilg) Chiov.
Official name: Momordica spinosa (Gilg) Chiov.
Family: Cucurbitaceae
| Synonyms: | Momordica brevispinosa (Cogn.) Chiov. |
Reference HS 12b
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. II. Plants of the families Combretaceae - Labiatae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 47 - 70, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(055), H(082), H(113)
| Recipes: | H(055) + H(082), a piece of fresh root (30 cm) is crushed and boiled in 3 l H2O. VO. 1 glass, 3 X / day. The patient must vomit H(113), pain of the back, a piece of fresh root (30 cm) is crushed and mixed with 1/3 l. H2O, filtered, enema |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: wal-wal daye, madax bishaar
1 reference(s) for Moringa borziana Mattei
Official name: Moringa borziana Mattei
Family: Moringaceae
| Synonyms: | Hyperanthera borziana (Mattei) Chiov |
| Pictures: | Morinda_borziana2.jpg , Morinda_borziana1.jpg , Morinda_borziana3.jpg , Morinda_borziana4.jpg |
Reference VS 03
Author:
SEPASAL DATABASE
| Title: | Center for Economic Botany, Royal Botanic Gardens.Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AE, UK. |
Symptoms: V(013)
| Recipes: | Vch (013), ONS., RNS. |
Region: East Africa
Country: Kenya, Somalia
Vernacular name: not registered
1 reference(s) for Moringa ruspoliana Engl.
Official name: Moringa ruspoliana Engl.
Family: Moringaceae
| Synonyms: | Hyperanthera ruspoliana (Engl.) Chiov. |
| Pictures: | Morinda_ruspoliana1.jpg , Morinda_ruspoliana2.jpg , Morinda_ruspoliana3.jpg , Morinda_ruspoliana4.jpg |
Reference VS 03
Author:
SEPASAL DATABASE
| Title: | Center for Economic Botany, Royal Botanic Gardens.Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AE, UK. |
Symptoms: V(002)
| Recipes: | Vch (002), ONS., RNS. |
Region: East Africa
Country: Kenya, Somalia
Vernacular name: not registered
1 reference(s) for Ocimum americanum L.
Official name: Ocimum americanum L.
Family: Lamiaceae
| Synonyms: | Ocimum canum Sims. |
| Pictures: | Ocimum_americanum3.jpg , Ocimum_americanum2.jpg , HA01Ocimum_canum.jpg , Ocimum_americanum1.jpg |
Reference HS 12b
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. II. Plants of the families Combretaceae - Labiatae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 47 - 70, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(039)
| Recipes: | H(039), the fresh orr dried aerial part of 3 plants are crushed with 1l wineegar. The extract is sprayed about the house as insecticide |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: riixaan dureed
1 reference(s) for Pergularia extensa (Jacq.) N.E. Br.
Official name: Pergularia extensa (Jacq.) N.E. Br.
Family: Asclepiadaceae
| Synonyms: | Pergularia daemia (Forssk.) Chiov.; Cynanchum cordifolium Retz.; Cynanchum extensum Jacq. |
Reference HS 12a
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991) |
Symptoms: H(100)
| Recipes: | H(100) gono., 3 pieces of roots (15 cm long) are crushed and mixed with one glass of water or 40 ml. sesame oil, VO. 1 cup, once a day, for 3 days |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: naasaboolo
1 reference(s) for Portulaca oleracea L.
Official name: Portulaca oleracea L.
Family: Portulacaceae
Reference HS 12d
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. IV.Plants of the families Passifloraceae - Zygophyllaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 38, pp. 1 - 29, (1993) |
Symptoms: H(026), H(104), H(108), H(173)
| Recipes: | H(026), dysmnorrhoea, H(104), intestinal wounds, 2 handfull of fresh leaves + 1 l H2O, filtered, the whole preparation is eaten with bread once a day for one week H(026), dysmnorrhoea, H(104), intestinal wounds, 1 handfull of fresh roots are boiled with 1 l H2O, filtered, 2 cups 2X / day for 3 days H(108), sinusitis, 3 root pieces (15 cm long) are crushed + 1 cup H2O, filtered, 3 drops in each nostril H(173), the fresh or dried whole plant is crushed and powdered which is applied on the skin |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: jijimoole
1 reference(s) for Pupalia lappacea (L.) Juss.
Official name: Pupalia lappacea (L.) Juss.
Family: Amaranthaceae
| Synonyms: | Achyranthes atropurpurea Lam.; Pupalia atropurpurea (Lam.) Moq. |
| Pictures: | Pupalia_lappacea2.jpg , HA06Pupalia_lappacea.jpg , Pupalia_lappacea1.jpg |
Reference HS 12a
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991) |
Symptoms: H(008)
| Recipes: | H(008) dysentery, 1 handful of cruhed roots and leaves of Pupalia lappacea are boiled, the decoction is mixed with a decoction of Panicum deustum , 1 cup, 3 X during 1 day H(068),50 gr fresh roots of Calotropis procera , Pupalia lappacea mixed in 1 glass H2O, one glass |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: geed-beered, sariibiye
1 reference(s) for Ricinus communis L.
Official name: Ricinus communis L.
Family: Euphorbiaceae
| Synonyms: | Ricinus vulgaris Mill. |
| Pictures: | HA06Ricinus_communis.jpg , Ricinus_communis_fa04042.jpg , Ricinus_communis_fa04044.jpg , Ricinus_communis.jpg , Ricinus_communis_fa04039.jpg , Ricinus_communis2.jpg |
Reference HS 12b
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. II. Plants of the families Combretaceae - Labiatae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 47 - 70, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(001), H(003), H(018), H(068), H(113), H(130)
| Recipes: | H(001), 2 teaspoon ful of the oil is put in the eye H(003), leaves are boiled in water, the decoction is applied on the affected part of the body H(018), 1 handfull of fresh leaves are crushed mixed with 1 cup of olive oil, filtered and applied on the head and 1 drop in each nostril H(068), 50 gr of fresh roots are boiled with 1 glass of H2O until 1 cup remains. VO. 1 cup 2X / day for 3 days H(113), 1 handfull of fresh leaves are crushed mixed with 1 cup of sesame oil, filtered and applied on rigid knees H(130), 1 hand ful of seeds + 1 handful of dried or fresh leaves, crushed, mixed with 1 l olive oil, filtered. Mixture is rubbed on thethe skin on the paralyzed limb, 2X / day for 1 month |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: balambaal olyo, balambaal
1 reference(s) for Salvadora persica L.
Official name: Salvadora persica L.
Family: Salvadoraceae
Reference HS 12d
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. IV.Plants of the families Passifloraceae - Zygophyllaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 38, pp. 1 - 29, (1993) |
Symptoms: H(013), H(026), H(051), H(126)
| Recipes: | H(013), 50 gr powdered roots mixed with half a cup H2O, local application H(026), roots powdered and mixed with fresh or fermented cow milk, 2 cups, twice a day, for 9 days H(126) from H(051) palu. the bark is removed from the root which is crushed; 1 handfull is mixed with 1/2 glass of cold water, local application |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: cadey
1 reference(s) for Sarcostemma viminale (L.) R. Br.
Official name: Sarcostemma viminale (L.) R. Br.
Family: Asclepiadaceae
| Pictures: | HA01Sarcost_viminale.jpg , Sarcostemma_viminale2.jpg , Sarcostemma_viminale1.jpg |
Reference HS 12a
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. I. Plants of the families Acanthaceae - Chenopodiaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 35, pp. 25 - 63, (1991) |
Symptoms: H(038), H(100)
| Recipes: | H(038) uro-genital pain, 2 hand full of fresh whole plant, decoction in 2 glass H2O, 3 cups / day during 2 days H(100) gono., 2 hand full of fresh whole plant, decoction in 2 glass H2O, 3 cups / 3X /day during 7 days |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: ciin, milaaq sangooy
1 reference(s) for Securinega virosa (Roxb. & Willd.) Baillon
Official name: Securinega virosa (Roxb. & Willd.) Baillon
Family: Euphorbiaceae
| Synonyms: | Flueggea virosa (Roxb. ex Willd.) Voigt; Flueggea microcarpa Blume; Securinega abyssinica A. Rich. |
| Pictures: | Securinega_virosa1.jpg , Securinega_virosa2.jpg , HA06Securinega_virosa.jpg , Securinega_virosa3.jpg |
Reference HS 12b
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. II. Plants of the families Combretaceae - Labiatae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 47 - 70, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(068)
| Recipes: | H(068) bilh., 1 kgr of fresh roots is crushed and boiled with 6 glasses H2O, 3 tablespoon ful twice daily childeren, 1 cup 2X / daily, adults |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: xararaay
1 reference(s) for Solanum incanum L.
Official name: Solanum incanum L.
Family: Solanaceae
| Synonyms: | Solanum melongena L. var. incanum (L.) Kuntze; Solanum coagulans Forssk.; Solanum sanctum L. |
| Pictures: | Solanum_incanum3.jpg , HA11Solanum_incanum.jpg , Solanum_incanum1.jpg , Solanum_incanum2.jpg |
Reference HS 12d
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. IV.Plants of the families Passifloraceae - Zygophyllaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 38, pp. 1 - 29, (1993) |
Symptoms: H(008), H(068), H(077)
| Recipes: | H(008), fresh or dried roots are crushed, boiled with H2O. 2 cups/ day H(068), 4 fresh fruits are crushed + 1 cup water or alcohol. 2 drops in each ear 2X/ day during 3 days H(077), fresh or dried roots are crushed, boiled with H2O. 2 cups/ day |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: makarumbey
1 reference(s) for Solanum nigrum L.
Official name: Solanum nigrum L.
Family: Solanaceae
| Synonyms: | Solanum nodiflorum Jacq.; Solanum judaicum Bess |
Reference HS 12d
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. IV.Plants of the families Passifloraceae - Zygophyllaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 38, pp. 1 - 29, (1993) |
Symptoms: H(034)
| Recipes: | H(034), cardiac complaints, 2 handfuls of the fresh whole plant, boiled with one cup of water, VO.3 spoon ful, 3X / day during 3 days |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: munafoqow
1 reference(s) for Tamarindus indica L.
Official name: Tamarindus indica L.
Family: Fabaceae
| Synonyms: | Tamarindus erythraea Mattei |
| Pictures: | Tamarindus_indica1.jpg , Tamarindus_indica2.jpg , Tamarindus_indica3.jpg , Tamarindus_indica4.jpg , HA06Tamarindus_indica.jpg , Tamarindus_indica6.jpg , Tamarindus_indica5.jpg |
Reference HS 12d
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. IV.Plants of the families Passifloraceae - Zygophyllaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 38, pp. 1 - 29, (1993) |
Symptoms: H(037)
| Recipes: | H(037) tuberculosis, Fresh or dried leaves, crushed and mixed with an egal quantity of crushed leaves of Citrus ?. 3 teaspoons of this mixture is added to 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of "ghee". The preparation is eaten daily during 9 days |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: raqay
1 reference(s) for Withania somnifera (L.) Dun.
Official name: Withania somnifera (L.) Dun.
Family: Solanaceae
| Synonyms: | Physalis somnifera L. |
| Pictures: | Withania_somnifera2.jpg , Withania_somnifera3.jpg , Withania_somnifera4.jpg , B5NordWithania_somnifera.jpg , Withania_somnifera1.jpg |
Reference HS 12d
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. IV.Plants of the families Passifloraceae - Zygophyllaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 38, pp. 1 - 29, (1993) |
Symptoms: H(100), H(104), H(113)
| Recipes: | H(100) gono., 15 cm fresh root , crushed + 1 1/2 glass H2O, filtered, VO. 1 glass 2X /day during 1 week H(104), intestinal pain, fresh roots, crushed + 1 glass H2O, filtered, VO., 1 glass / day for 2 to 3 days H(113), pain in muscles, 1 handfull of fresh leaves of Withania somnifera , crushed, mixed with 5 gr of resin of Commiphora myrrha, lacal application |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: ab-ab
1 reference(s) for Ximenia caffra Sond.
Official name: Ximenia caffra Sond.
Family: Olacaceae
| Synonyms: | Ximenia americana L. var. caffra (Sond.) Engl.; Ximenia americana L. var. tomentosa Engl. |
| Pictures: | Ximenia_caffra2.jpg , Ximenia_caffra3.jpg , Ximenia_caffra4.jpg , Ximenia_caffra1.jpg |
Reference HS 12c
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. III. Plants of the families Lauraceae - Papilionaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 37, pp. 93 - 112, (1992) |
Symptoms: H(008), H(068), H(077)
| Recipes: | H(008), 2 teaspoon ful of fresh leaves are crushed and boiled + 1 cup H2O, VO. 1 cup 3X / day for 4 days H(068), bilharzia,1 piece of fresh root (50 cm) is crushed, boiled + 2 glasses of water, filtered, 1/3 of the decoctio is drunk each day for 3 daysH(077), 2 teaspoon ful of fresh leaves are crushed and boiled + 1 cup H2O, VO. 1 cup 3X / day for 4 days |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: madharuug, muracood, mandharud
1 reference(s) for Ziziphus spina-christi (L.) Desf.
Official name: Ziziphus spina-christi (L.) Desf.
Family: Rhamnaceae
| Synonyms: | Ziziphus africana P. Mill.; Ziziphus sphaerocarpa Tul. |
| Pictures: | Ziziphus_spina-christi4.jpg , Ziziphus_spina-christi1.jpg , Ziziphus_spina-christi3.jpg , B5NordZiziphus spina-christi.jpg , HA06Ziziphus_spina-christi.jpg , Ziziphus_spina-christi2.jpg |
Reference HS 12d
Author:
Samuelsson G., M. H. Faraha, Per Claeson, M. Hagos, M. Thulin, O. Hedberg, A. M. Warfa, A. O. Hassan, A. H. Elmi , A. D. Abdurahman, A. S. Elmi, Y. A. Abdie & M. H. Alin
| Title: | Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Somalia. IV.Plants of the families Passifloraceae - Zygophyllaceae.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 38, pp. 1 - 29, (1993) |
Symptoms: H(004), H(008), H(012), H(013), H(026), H(037), H(048), H(068), H(091), H(116)
| Recipes: | H(004), crushed leaves on wounds H(008), diarrhoea, 1 handful of leaves, crushed, boiled in 1 glass H2O, filtered, VO. ,1 glass 3X / day H(012), 1 handfull of seeds, crushed and boiled + 1l H2O, the decoction is allowed to settle and the supernatand is applied topically on broken bonesH(013), skin rash, 1 handfull fresh leaves, crushed + 1 cup H2O, filtered, the whole body is washed with the extract H(026), dysmenorrhoea,15 cm piece of roots in pieces, boiled + 1 cup H2O, VO. & cup 3X / day for 3 days H(037), bronchitis, 15 cm piece of roots, crushed+ 1 cup H2O, filtered, + 3 yolks + 1 spoon sugar, VO. 1 spoon 3X / day for 3 days H(048), gas in stomach,1 handfull of twigs with leaves, crushed and boiled + 1 l H2O, VO., the whole1X / day during 3 days H(068), 1 handfull of twigs with leaves, crushed and boiled + 1 l H2O, VO., the whole in once H(091), 1 handfull of the plant, crushed and boiled + 1 cup H2O, when the liquid is thick, used topically H(116), amenorrhoea,1 handfull of twigs with leaves, crushed and boiled + 1 l H2O, VO., the whole1X / day during 3 days |
Region: East Africa
Country: Somalia
Vernacular name: geb

