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75 plants found in 9 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_mellifera1.jpg , Acacia_mellifera7.jpg , Acacia_mellifera6.jpg , Acacia_mellifera3.jpg , Acacia_mellifera4.jpg , Acacia_mellifera5.jpg , Acacia_mellifera2.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_aspera4.jpg , Achyranthes_aspera2.jpg , Achyranthes_aspera3.jpg , HL13Achyranthes_aspera.jpg , Achyranthes_aspera1.jpg , Achyranthes_aspera5.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.

3 reference(s) for Adansonia digitata L.
Official name: Adansonia digitata L.
Family: Bombacaceae
Synonyms: Adansonia sphaerocarpa A.Chev.
Pictures: Adansonia_digitata4.jpg , Adansonia_digitata5.jpg , HA06Adansonia_digitata.jpg , Adansonia_digitata3.jpg , Adansonia_digitata2.jpg , Adansonia_digitata6.jpg , Adansonia_digitata1.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
Reference HW 10
Author: Weiss. E. A.
Title: Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
Symptoms: V(106)
Recipes: V(106) the dry pulp of Adansonia digitata. burns with an offensive and irritating smoke, and was used as a fty repellant near stock bomas and as a hut fumigant
Region: East Africa (Costal regions)
Country: Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name: baobab (English), mbuvu (Swahili), jak, (Boni), muru (Bajun)
Reference HW 10
Author: Weiss. E. A.
Title: Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
Symptoms: H(093), H(106)
Recipes: H(093) antidote, it is a common belief that an antidote to the arrow poison produced from Strophanthus spp can be obtained from the bark of Adansonia digitata
H(106) repellant, the dry pulp burns with an offensive and irritating smoke, and was used as a fty repellant near stock bomas and as a hut fumigant
Region: East Africa (Costal regions)
Country: Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name: baobab (English), mbuvu (Swahili), jak (Boni), muru (Bajun)

3 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_multiflorum4.jpg , Adenium_multiflorum1.jpg , Adenium_multiflorum2.jpg , Adenium_multiflorum3.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
Reference HW 10
Author: Weiss. E. A.
Title: Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
Symptoms: H(092)
Recipes: H(092) poison used on arrows and in fishing can be obtained from the pulp of the tap-root of Adenium obesum and a more efficient (cardiac) poison is obtained from the seeds.
Region: East Africa (Costal regions)
Country: Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name: mdagu, wanja (Swahili), mwadiga (Duruma), sarba arba.( Boran)
Reference HW 10
Author: Weiss. E. A.
Title: Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
Symptoms: V(092)
Recipes: V(092) poison used on arrows and in fishing can be obtained from the pulp of the tap-root of Adenium obesum and a more efficient (cardiac) poison is obtained from the seeds.
Region: East Africa (Costal regions)
Country: Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name: mdagu, wanja (Swahili), mwadiga (Duruma), sarba arba ( Boran),

1 reference(s) for Aerva javanica (Burm.f.) Juss.
Official name: Aerva javanica (Burm.f.) Juss.
Family: Amaranthaceae
Synonyms: Achyranthes javanica (Burm.f.) Pers.; Aerva persica (Burm.) Merrill
Pictures: Aerva_javanica1.jpg , Aerva_javanica2.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

2 reference(s) for Albizia anthelmintica Brongn.
Official name: Albizia anthelmintica Brongn.
Family: Fabaceae
Pictures: Albizia_anthelmintica1.jpg , Albizia_anthelmintica2.jpg , Albizia_anthelmintica3.jpg , Albizia_anthelmintica4.jpg , Albizia_anthelmintica5.jpg , Albizia_anthelmintica6.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
Reference HW 10
Author: Weiss. E. A.
Title: Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
Symptoms: H(068)
Recipes: H(068) bark infusion of Albizia anthelmintica is used as an anthelmintic
Region: East Africa (Costal regions)
Country: Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name: mpojoro, mtikiti (Swahili), hobocho (Boni), mfuleta (Zigua), hawacho ( Boran)

2 reference(s) for Aloe sp.
Official name: Aloe sp.
Family: Asphodelaceae
Pictures: Aloe_sp_AFLORA.jpg , HA08Aloe_sp.jpg , Aloe_sp2.jpg
Reference HW 10
Author: Weiss. E. A.
Title: Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
Symptoms: H(003), H(100), H(104)
Recipes: H(003) leaves or their mucilage of Aloe sp.as a hot poultice to relieve swellings
H(100), an unspecified concoction was also used to treat gonorrhoea.
H(104) the roots are believed to promote regular movement of the bowels, but this statement was often modified by adding that only certain women collected them for this purpose
Region: East Africa (Costal regions)
Country: Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name: msubili, kisimamleo, msubiri mwitu (Swahili)
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 Annona senegalensis Pers.
Official name: Annona senegalensis Pers.
Family: Annonaceae
Synonyms: Annona arenaria Thonn.; Annona senegalensis Pers. var. senegalensis; Annona chrysophylla Bojer
Pictures: HA06Annona_senegalensis.jpg , Annona_senegalensis1.jpg , Annona_senegalensis3.jpg , Annona_senegalensis2.jpg
Reference HW 10
Author: Weiss. E. A.
Title: Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
Symptoms: H(092), H(104), H(175)
Recipes: H(092). In certain areas , the roots of Annona senegalensis are said to be poisonous if eaten.
H(104) roots of Annona chrysophylla are cut into pieces and boiled to produce an extract used in the treatment of stomach-ache.
H(175) the hot pulp is used for poultices
Region: East Africa (Costal regions)
Country: Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name: wild custard apple (English), mkonokono mwitu (Swahili), mbokwe (Digo), malamute (Boni)

1 reference(s) for Aristolochia bracteata Retz.
Official name: Aristolochia bracteata Retz.
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Synonyms: Aristolochia bracteolata Lam.
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; Aspilia holstii O.Hoffm
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_aegyptiaca1.jpg , HA06Balanites_aegyptiaca.jpg , Balanites_aegyptiaca2.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_sacra4.jpg , Boswellia_sacra5.jpg , Boswellia_sacra2.jpg , Boswellia_sacra-koeh-022.jpg , Boswellia_sacra3.jpg , Boswellia_sacra1.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

2 reference(s) for Cadaba farinosa Forssk.
Official name: Cadaba farinosa Forssk.
Family: Capparaceae
Synonyms: Cadaba mombassana Gilg and Bened.
Pictures: Cadaba_farinosa2.jpg , HA06Cadaba_farinosa.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
Reference HW 10
Author: Weiss. E. A.
Title: Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
Symptoms: H(108), H(201)
Recipes: H(108) infusion of the Ieaves of Cadaba farinosa is heated and inhaled to clear the head of colds.
H(201) also used as part of the treatment for persons said to be possessed of evil spirits.
Region: East Africa (Costal regions)
Country: Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name: kibaazi mwitu, mvunja fumo (Swahili), keunya (Boni), khaddi (Boran)

1 reference(s) for Cadaba glandulosa Forssk.
Official name: Cadaba glandulosa Forssk.
Family: Capparaceae
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_procera5.jpg , Calotropis_procera6.jpg , Calotropis_procera7.jpg , HA06Calotropis_procera.jpg , Calotropis_procera1.jpg , Calotropis_procera4.jpg , Calotropis_procera3.jjpg , B5NordCalotropis_procera.jpg , Calotropis_procera2.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(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: Capparaceae
Synonyms: Capparis polymorpha Guill. & Pers.; Capparis persicifolia A.Rich.
Pictures: Capparis_tomentosa1.jpg , HA03Capparis_tomentosa.jpg , Capparis_tomentosa2.jpg , Capparis_tomentosa3.jpg , Capparis_tomentosa4.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

2 reference(s) for Cassia occidentalis L.
Official name: Cassia occidentalis L.
Family: Fabaceae
Synonyms: Senna occidentalis (L.) Link
Pictures: Cassia_occidentalis2.jpg , Cassia_occidentalis3.jpg , Cassia_occidentalis4.jpg , Cassia_occidentalis5.jpg , HA06Cassia_ occidentalis.jpg , Cassia_occidentalis1.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
Reference HW 10
Author: Weiss. E. A.
Title: Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
Symptoms: H(175)
Recipes: H(175) a poultice is made from a heated wad of leaves of Cassia occidentalis
Region: East Africa (Costal regions)
Country: Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name: stinking weed (English), (Swahili), mnuka uvundo, mrambazi (Zanzibar, kunde nvika), msalafu (Duruma)

1 reference(s) for Cassytha filiformis L.
Official name: Cassytha filiformis L.
Family: Lauraceae
Synonyms: Cassytha guineensis Schum. & Thonn.
Pictures: Cassytha_filiformis5.jpg , Cassytha_filiformis6.jpg , Cassytha_filiformis4.jpg , HA01Cassytha_filiformis.jpg , Cassytha_filiformis3.jpg , Cassytha_filiformis1.jpg , Cassytha_filiformis2.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_quadrangularis2.jpg , Cissus_quadrangularis5.jpg , Cissus_quadrangularis1.jpg , Cissus_quadrangularis3.jpg , Cissus_quadrangularis4.jpg , HA06Cissus_quadrangularis.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: HA07Clitoria_ternatea.jpg , Clitoria_ternatea1.jpg , Clitoria_ternatea3.jpg , Clitoria_ternatea4.jpg , Clitoria_ternatea2.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: HA05Coccinia_grandis.jpg , Coccinia_grandis3.jpg , HA21Coccinia_grandis.jpg , Coccinia_grandis4.jpg , Coccinia_grandis1.jpg , Coccinia_grandis2.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 africana L.
Official name: Commelina africana L.
Family: Commelinaceae
Pictures: Commelina_africana3.jpg , HA08Commelina_africana.jpg , Commelina_africana4.jpg , Commelina_africana1.jpg , Commelina_africana2.jpg
Reference HW 10
Author: Weiss. E. A.
Title: Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
Symptoms: H(001)
Recipes: H(001), on Zanzibar was Commelina. benghalensis used specifically for the relief of eye injuries.
Region: East Africa (Costal regions)
Country: Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name: kongwa or mpovupovu (Swahili)

1 reference(s) for Commelina forskalaei Vahl
Official name: Commelina forskalaei Vahl
Family: Commelinaceae
Synonyms: Commelina falcata Hassk.
Pictures: Commelina_forskalaei1.jpg , Commelina_forskalaei2.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_myrrha4.jpg , Commiphora_myrrha2.jpg , Commiphora_myrrha3.jpg , Commiphora_myrrha5.jpg , Commiphora_myrrha1.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) From reference 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_trilocularis1.jpg , Corchorus_trilocularis2.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 Croton sylvaticus Hoschst. ex Krauss
Official name: Croton sylvaticus Hoschst. ex Krauss
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Pictures: Croton_sylvaticus1.jpg , Croton_sylvaticus3.jpg , Croton_sylvaticus2.jpg
Reference HW 10
Author: Weiss. E. A.
Title: Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
Symptoms: H(082), H(104)
Recipes: H(082), H(104), a root infusion of Croton sylvaticus is taken internally for stomach disorders and respiratory infections
Region: East Africa (Costal regions)
Country: Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name: msinduzi (Swahili), kimili, (Boni), keirtata (Sanya), msandusi (Duruma)

1 reference(s) for Cyperus esculentus L.
Official name: Cyperus esculentus L.
Family: Cyperaceae
Synonyms: Cyperus aureus Tenore
Pictures: HA06Cyperus_esculentus.jpg , Cyperus_esculentus6.jpg , Cyperus_esculentus3.jpg , Cyperus_esculentus1.jpg , Cyperus_esculentus4.jpg , Cyperus_esculentus5.jpg , Cyperus_esculentus2.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

2 reference(s) for Datura metel L.
Official name: Datura metel L.
Family: Solanaceae
Synonyms: Datura alba (Bernh.) Rumph. ex Nees; Datura fastuosa L.
Pictures: HA01Datura_metel.jpg , Datura_metel2.jpg , Datura_metel1.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
Reference HW 10
Author: Weiss. E. A.
Title: Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
Symptoms: H(082), H(092)
Recipes: H(082), the leaves and flowers of Datura metel are dried and used to relieve respiratory congestion, being either rolled in rough cigarettes or placed on embers and the smoke inhaled
H(082), one local herbalist at Bagarnoyo , Tanzania, used a small brazier and placed a cloth over it and the head of the person being treated
H(092), the toxic nature of Datura metel is widely known, and it has been used for criminal poisoning in many parts of East Africa. An infusion of the leaves and stem, sometimes the ftowers, is used.
Region: East Africa (Costal regions)
Country: Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name: thorn apple (English), (plant) mnanaha . (fruits) kidyungu (Swahili)

2 reference(s) for Dichrostachys glomerata (Forssk.) Chiov.
Official name: Dichrostachys glomerata (Forssk.) Chiov.
Family: Fabaceae
Synonyms: Dichrostachys cinerea (L.) Wight & Arn.
Pictures: Dichrostachys_glomerata1.jpg , Dichrostachys_glomerata2.jpg , Dichrostachys_glomerata3.jpg , Dichrostachys_glomerata4.jpg , Dichrostachys_glomerata5.jpg , Dichrostachys_glomerata6.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
Reference HW 10
Author: Weiss. E. A.
Title: Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
Symptoms: H(020)
Recipes: H(020), a pod of Dichrostachys cinerea infusion is drunk to ease the pain from scorpion stings. I was also told that a poultice of the boiled pods was applied to scorpion stings and snake-bites
Region: East Africa (Costal regions)
Country: Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name: mfunga nyumba, mkingiri, mkulajembe (Swahili), mukingili (Sanya), nsativu (Boni), jireme ( Boran)

1 reference(s) for Eclipta prostrata (L.) L.
Official name: Eclipta prostrata (L.) L.
Family: Asteraceae
Synonyms: Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk.
Pictures: B5NordEclipta_prostrata.jpg , HA21Eclipta_prostrata.jpg , Eclipta_prostrata1.jpg , Eclipta_prostrata2.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.3.jpg , Euphorbia_sp.4.jpg , Euphorbia_sp.5.jpg , Euphorbia_sp.6.jpg , Euphorbia_sp.2.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_tirucalli.jpg , Euphorbia_tirucalli2.jpg , Euphorbia_tirucalli1.jpg , HA05Euphorbia_tirucalli.jpg , Euphorbia_tirucalli4.jpg , Euphorbia_tirucalli5.jpg , Euphorbia_tirucalli3.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_sycomorus2.jpg , Ficus_sycomorus1.jpg , Ficus_sycomorus3.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: HA01Gossypium_herbaceum.jpg , Gossypium_herbaceum2.jpg , Gossypium_herbaceum.jpg , Gossypium_herbaceum1.jpg , Gossypium_herbaceum-koeh-068.jpg , Gossypium_herbaceum3.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

2 reference(s) for Grewia villosa Willd.
Official name: Grewia villosa Willd.
Family: Tiliaceae
Synonyms: Grewia echinulata Del.
Pictures: Grewia_villosa1.jpg , Grewia_villosa.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
Reference HW 10
Author: Weiss. E. A.
Title: Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
Symptoms: H(001), H(003)
Recipes: H(001), H(003), a compress of leaves of Grewia villosa was used to reduce facial swellings, and was said to be especially good for sore or swollen eyes.
Region: East Africa (Costal regions)
Country: Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name: mukorobasho (Swahili), mkurobosho (Bajun), gomesha (Somali)

1 reference(s) for Hagenia abyssinica (Bruce) J.F. Gmel.
Official name: Hagenia abyssinica (Bruce) J.F. Gmel.
Family: Rosaceae
Pictures: Hagenia_abyssinica2.jpg , Hagenia_abyssinica1.jpg , Hagenia_abyssinica3.jpg , Hagenia_abyssinica4.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 Heeria reticulata (Bak. f.) Engl.
Official name: Heeria reticulata (Bak. f.) Engl.
Family: Anacardiaceae
Synonyms: Ozoroa reticulata (Bak. f.) R. & A. Fernandes
Pictures: Heeria_reticulata2.jpg , Heeria_reticulata1.jpg
Reference HW 10
Author: Weiss. E. A.
Title: Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
Symptoms: H(008)
Recipes: H(008) diarrhea, infusion of the roots of Heeria reticulata, VO, (Shimha Hills)
Region: East Africa (Costal regions)
Country: Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name: mbarajao, mvunja-hukumu (Swahili), msalasanga (Digo), wurnehu (Sanya), mukuikwaiyu (Giriama)

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_tinctoria2.jpg , HA06Indigofera_tinctoria.jpg , Indigofera_tinctoria3.jpg , Indigofera_tinctoria4.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
Synonyms: Iphiona rotundifolia Oliv. & Hiern
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: HA05Jatropha _curcas.jpg , Jatropha_curcas1.jpg , Jatropha_curcas2.jpg , Jatropha_curcas3.jpg , Jatropha_curcas4.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_inermis4.jpg , HA06Lawsonia_inermis.jpg , Lawsonia_inermis3.jpg , Lawsonia_inermis1.jpg , Lawsonia_inermis2.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 angolensis DC.
Official name: Maerua angolensis DC.
Family: Capparaceae
Synonyms: Maerua arenicola sensu Eyles; Maerua bukobensis Gilg & Bened.
Pictures: HA03Maerua_angolensis.jpg , Maerua_angolensis6.jpg , Maerua_angolensis3.jpg , Maerua_angolensis4.jpg , Maerua_angolensis5.jpg , Maerua_angolensis1.jpg , Maerua_angolensis2.jpg
Reference HW 10
Author: Weiss. E. A.
Title: Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
Symptoms: H(092), H(103), H(108)
Recipes: H(092), the fruit of Maerua angolensis is considered poisonous.
H(103), H(108), a root infusion was taken to ease toothache and for the relief of colds.
Region: East Africa (Costal regions)
Country: Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name: mtunguru (Swahili), galagacha ( Boran), hamaloshi (Somali)

1 reference(s) for Maerua subcordata (Gilg) DC.
Official name: Maerua subcordata (Gilg) DC.
Family: Capparaceae
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_borziana1.jpg , Morinda_borziana3.jpg , Morinda_borziana4.jpg , Morinda_borziana2.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_ruspoliana2.jpg , Morinda_ruspoliana3.jpg , Morinda_ruspoliana4.jpg , Morinda_ruspoliana1.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

2 reference(s) for Ocimum americanum L.
Official name: Ocimum americanum L.
Family: Lamiaceae
Synonyms: Ocimum canum Sims.
Pictures: HA01Ocimum_canum.jpg , Ocimum_americanum2.jpg , Ocimum_americanum1.jpg , Ocimum_americanum3.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
Reference HW 10
Author: Weiss. E. A.
Title: Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
Symptoms: H(104), H(106)
Recipes: H(104), a leaf infusion of Ocimum americanum is used for stomach complaints
H(106) the whole dried plant is burnt in huts at night as a mosquito repellent
Region: East Africa (Costal regions)
Country: Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name: mosquito bush (English), kinuka or kivumbasi (Swahili)

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 Phyllanthus sp.
Official name: Phyllanthus sp.
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Reference HW 10
Author: Weiss. E. A.
Title: Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
Symptoms: H(033), H(139)
Recipes: H(033) fertility, H(139) aphrodisiac, roots of Phyllanthus sp.. are used in potions, only a few old persons around Kilifi, Kenya, were aware of it
Region: East Africa (Costal regions)
Country: Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name: mkamba mwitu (Swahili)

1 reference(s) for Portulaca oleracea L.
Official name: Portulaca oleracea L.
Family: Portulacaceae
Pictures: Portulaca_oleracea9.jpg , HA01Portulaca_oleracea.jpg , Portulaca_oleracea11.jpg , Portulaca_oleracea3.jpg , Portulaca_oleracea6.jpg , Portulaca_oleracea5.jpg , Portulaca_oleracea2.jpg , Portulaca_oleracea1.jpg , Portulaca_oleracea10.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(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_lappacea1.jpg , HA06Pupalia_lappacea.jpg , Pupalia_lappacea2.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

2 reference(s) for Ricinus communis L.
Official name: Ricinus communis L.
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms: Ricinus vulgaris Mill.
Pictures: Ricinus_communis_fa04042.jpg , Ricinus_communis_fa04044.jpg , Ricinus_communis.jpg , Ricinus_communis2.jpg , Ricinus_communis_fa04039.jpg , HA06Ricinus_communis.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
Reference HW 10
Author: Weiss. E. A.
Title: Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
Symptoms: H(006)
Recipes: H(006) laxative, oil obtained from the seeds of Ricinus communis as laxative and as a constituent of many herbal remedies when an oily paste is required
Region: East Africa (Costal regions)
Country: Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name: castor oil plant (English), (plant) mbarika, (seeds) mbono (Swahili)

1 reference(s) for Salvadora persica L.
Official name: Salvadora persica L.
Family: Salvadoraceae
Pictures: B5NordSalvadora_persica.jpg , Salvadora_persica1.jpg , Salvadora_persica1.jpg , Salvadora_persica2.jpg , Salvadora_persica3.jpg , Salvadora_persica4.jpg , Salvadora_persica5.jpg , HA06Salvadora_persica.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(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: Apocynaceae
Pictures: Sarcostemma_viminale2.jpg , Sarcostemma_viminale1.jpg , HA01Sarcost_viminale.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: HA06Securinega_virosa.jpg , Securinega_virosa3.jpg , Securinega_virosa1.jpg , Securinega_virosa2.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_incanum1.jpg , Solanum_incanum2.jpg , HA11Solanum_incanum.jpg , Solanum_incanum3.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
Pictures: Solanum_nigrum7.jpg , Solanum_nigrum3.jpg , Solanum_nigrum6.jpg , Solanum_nigrum4.jpg , Solanum_nigrum2.jpg , Solanum_nigrum9.jpg , Solanum_nodiflorum.jpg , Solanum_nigrum5.jpg , Solanum_nigrum1.jpg , HA06Solanum_nigrum.jpg , Solanum_nigrum8.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(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

2 reference(s) for Synadenium sp.
Official name: Synadenium sp.
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Reference HW 10
Author: Weiss. E. A.
Title: Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
Symptoms: V(092)
Recipes: V(092) the latex of Synadenium sp. was used as a fish poison on the North Kenya coast
Region: East Africa (Costal regions)
Country: Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name: kinyunyu (Swahili), tupa (Digo), tiha (Giriama)
Reference HW 10
Author: Weiss. E. A.
Title: Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
Symptoms: H(003), H(013), H(092)
Recipes: H(003), H(013) the latex of Synadenium sp. was used as a poultice to reduce boils and swellings.
H(092) the latex was used as a fish poison on the North Kenya coast
Region: East Africa (Costal regions)
Country: Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name: kinyunyu (Swahili), tupa (Digo), tiha (Giriama)

2 reference(s) for Tamarindus indica L.
Official name: Tamarindus indica L.
Family: Fabaceae
Synonyms: Tamarindus erythraea Mattei
Pictures: Tamarindus_indica6.jpg , Tamarindus_indica5.jpg , HA06Tamarindus_indica.jpg , Tamarindus_indica1.jpg , Tamarindus_indica4.jpg , Tamarindus_indica2.jpg , Tamarindus_indica3.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
Reference HW 10
Author: Weiss. E. A.
Title: Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
Symptoms: H(006), H(051)
Recipes: H(006), H(051) the brown pods of Tamarindus indica resemble a thin sausage and contain up to ten seeds in an acid pulp used into a drink for alleviating fevers, and a laxative for children
Region: East Africa (Costal regions)
Country: Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name: tamarind tree (English), mkwaja (Lamu msisi) (Swahili), ukwaju (Bajun), raka (Sanya), hamar (Somali)

1 reference(s) for Tarenna graveolens (S.Moore) Bremek.
Official name: Tarenna graveolens (S.Moore) Bremek.
Family: Rubiaceae
Reference HW 10
Author: Weiss. E. A.
Title: Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
Symptoms: H(013), H(143), H(137)
Recipes: H(013), H(143), H(137), the ground wood of Tarenna graveolens was made into poultices to treat ulcers, sores and smallpox lesions
Region: East Africa (Costal regions)
Country: Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name: mliwa (Swahili), mfuidzo-fuidzo (Digo)

1 reference(s) for Trichilia emetica Vahl
Official name: Trichilia emetica Vahl
Family: Meliaceae
Synonyms: Trichilia roka (Forssk.) Chiov
Pictures: Trichilia_emetica1.jpg , HA03Trichilia_emetica.jpg , Trichilia_emetica2.jpg , Trichilia_emetica3.jpg , Trichilia_emetica4.jpg , Trichilia_emetica5.jpg , Trichilia_emetica6.jpg
Reference HW 10
Author: Weiss. E. A.
Title: Some indigenous plants used domestically by East african costal fishermen Economic Botany, 33, 1,. pp. 35-51, (1979)
Symptoms: H(055)
Recipes: H(055) source of an emetic, which is prepared from the ground bar kof Trichilia emetica. On the coast, preparation of this powder was considered to be a specialist occupation, as too strong a mixture was known to be poisonous.
Region: East Africa (Costal regions)
Country: Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
Vernacular name: mnwamaji. mitimaji (Swahili), mudimadi. nyamadze (Digo), anona (Boran)

1 reference(s) for Withania somnifera (L.) Dun.
Official name: Withania somnifera (L.) Dun.
Family: Solanaceae
Synonyms: Physalis somnifera L.
Pictures: Withania_somnifera1.jpg , B5NordWithania_somnifera.jpg , Withania_somnifera3.jpg , Withania_somnifera4.jpg , Withania_somnifera2.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_caffra1.jpg , Ximenia_caffra2.jpg , Ximenia_caffra3.jpg , Ximenia_caffra4.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-christi2.jpg , B5NordZiziphus spina-christi.jpg , HA06Ziziphus_spina-christi.jpg , Ziziphus_spina-christi3.jpg , Ziziphus_spina-christi1.jpg , Ziziphus_spina-christi4.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
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