Uses

ID Crop ID Part Use Category Notes Metadata ID
954 Kenanga Seed Medicinal The seed has been used externally to cure intermittent fever 2,151
955 Mediterranean Amaranth Leaf Medicinal The leaves are chewed and the liquid swallowed to treat tonsillitis. In Senegal, the leaves are used as an anthelmintic. 2,063
956 Bulbous Ceropegia Tuber Medicinal The tubers are considered to be digestive and tonic 2,341
957 Khip Seed Medicinal A macerate of the seeds is used as an eye-lotion 2,343
958 Pentatropis nivalis Root Medicinal A decoction of the dried roots is taken as a purgative, astringent and cooling tonic, and also to treat venereal diseases. 2,344
959 Periploca aphylla Leaf Medicinal Crushed leaves, together with several other plants, are applied to snakebites. A leaf decoction is drunk to treat diarrhoea, intestinal worms and insanity. 2,345
960 Periploca aphylla Root Medicinal A root bark infusion or decoction is drunk or applied as enema to treat tapeworm and other intestinal worms. It is also taken to treat stomach-ache. Roots cooked in soup are eaten to treat fever, malaria, chest complaints, including cough and pneumonia, female infertility and venereal diseases. The juice of the roots in banana beer is taken to treat rectal prolapse. Root powder and latex is externally applied to haemorrhoids. 2,345
961 Caustic-creeper Stem Medicinal A decoction of the stems and the latex is also given to cows as a galactogogue. An infusion of the stems is given to dogs to expel worms and to chickens to treat gastro-intestinal problems 2,342
962 Wild Leek Bulb Medicinal The bulb is said to be anthelmintic, antiasthmatic, anticholesterolemic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, cholagogue, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, vasodilator. 2,094
963 Branching Onion Whole Medicinal It is used to improve the functioning of internal organs and the metabolism, for the prevention of cardiovascular disorders, and to prolong life. It is further reported to improve eyesight, and to enhance recovery from common colds, headaches, wounds and festering sores. 2,077
964 Devil's Tree Bark Medicinal The bark is a bitter, astringent, alterative herb that lowers fevers, relaxes spasms, stimulates lactation and expels intestinal worms 2,298
965 Devil's Tree Leaf Medicinal A poultice made from the leaves has been reported as a good remedy against skin diseases 2,298
966 Purple Amaranth Whole Medicinal Vegetable amaranths are recommended as a good food with medicinal properties for young children, lactating mothers and for patients with constipation, fever, haemorrhage, anaemia or kidney complaints. 2,038
967 Amaranth Leaf Medicinal The bruised leaves are considered a good emollient and applied externally in cases of eczema, burns, wounds, boils, earache and haemorroids. 2,023
968 Wild Celery Whole Medicinal Wild celery has a long history of medicinal and food use. it is an aromatic bitter tonic herb that reduces blood pressure, relieves indigestion, stimulates the uterus and is anti-inflammatory 2,219
969 Wild Celery Seed Medicinal An essential oil obtained from the plant has a calming effect on the central nervous system. Some of its constituents have antispasmodic, sedative and anticonvulsant actions. It has been shown to be of value in treating high blood pressure 2,219
970 Asystasia Root Medicinal Used in treating stomach-ache and snakebite. 1,977
971 Asystasia Leaf Medicinal Used as analgesic and to treat epilepsy and urethral discharge.Used to treat asthma as well. 1,977
972 Asystasia Flower Medicinal Used as an intestinal astringent. 1,977
973 Madagascar Periwinkle Root Medicinal The dried root is an industrial source of ajmalicine, which increases the blood flow in the brain and peripheral parts of the body. Preparations of ajmalicine are used to treat the psychological and behavioural problems of senility, sensory problems (dizziness, tinnitus), cranial traumas and their neurological complications 2,340