ID 1,094
Crop ID Ajwain
Part Seed
Use Category Medicinal
Notes It is used internally in the treatment of colds, coughs, influenza, asthma,... more
It is used internally in the treatment of colds, coughs, influenza, asthma, diarrhoea, cholera, colic, indigestion, wind, oedema, arthritis and rheumatism.
Metadata ID 2,201
ID 1,095
Crop ID Ajwain
Part Seed
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The essential oil is also added to cough medicines.
Metadata ID 2,201
ID 1,096
Crop ID Lanete
Part Bark
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The bark of the stem and roots is regarded as an antidote against snake bit... more
The bark of the stem and roots is regarded as an antidote against snake bites and scorpion stings
Metadata ID 2,303
ID 1,097
Crop ID Borasuss Palm
Part Root
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The roots serve for the treatment of stomach parasites, bronchitis, sore th... more
The roots serve for the treatment of stomach parasites, bronchitis, sore throats and asthma, as well as being used for a mouthwash
Metadata ID 2,426
ID 1,098
Crop ID Borasuss Palm
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The leaves are said to be an aphrodisiac.
Metadata ID 2,426
ID 1,099
Crop ID Marula
Part Bark
Use Category Medicinal
Notes Bark decoctions are administered orally or as enemas to treat diarrhoea and... more
Bark decoctions are administered orally or as enemas to treat diarrhoea and dysentery
Metadata ID 2,097
ID 1,100
Crop ID Kinaboom
Part Bark
Use Category Medicinal
Notes A bark decoction is used in traditional medicine as an astringent, purgativ... more
A bark decoction is used in traditional medicine as an astringent, purgative or emetic to treat fever, swellings, rheumatism, hepatitis, pneumonia, abdominal pain and as a tranquilizer.
Metadata ID 2,302
ID 1,101
Crop ID Kinaboom
Part Root
Use Category Medicinal
Notes A root decoction is taken to treat fever, swollen legs, insomnia and palpit... more
A root decoction is taken to treat fever, swollen legs, insomnia and palpitation of the heart. The root is used for treating insomnia and insecurity
Metadata ID 2,302
ID 1,102
Crop ID Masterwort
Part Root
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The root is antispasmodic, aromatic, bitter, strongly carminative, diaphore... more
The root is antispasmodic, aromatic, bitter, strongly carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, stimulant and stomachic
Metadata ID 2,186
ID 1,103
Crop ID Finger Root
Part Root
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The root and root-bark have a widespread reputation in traditional medicine... more
The root and root-bark have a widespread reputation in traditional medicine in Africa. The plant has been shown to contain several medically active compounds - the root bark yields an oleo-resin; alkaloids are present in small amount in the roots; tannins have been recorded as present but saponins have been recorded as absent
Metadata ID 2,180
ID 1,104
Crop ID Finger Root
Part Whole
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The sap of the leaves, roots and stems is widely used on wounds and sores a... more
The sap of the leaves, roots and stems is widely used on wounds and sores and is said to promote rapid healing.
Metadata ID 2,180
ID 1,105
Crop ID Chironji
Part Whole
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The gum from the tree is used against leprosy in traditional medicine.
Metadata ID 2,125
ID 1,106
Crop ID Chironji
Part Root
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The roots are acrid, astringent, cooling, depurative and constipating. They... more
The roots are acrid, astringent, cooling, depurative and constipating. They are useful in the treatment of diarrhoea.
Metadata ID 2,125
ID 1,107
Crop ID Chironji
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The leaves are used in the treatment of skin diseases.
Metadata ID 2,125
ID 1,108
Crop ID Chironji
Part Fruit
Use Category Medicinal
Notes Fruits are used in treating coughs and asthma.
Metadata ID 2,125
ID 1,109
Crop ID Suweg
Part Root
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The root is carminative, restorative, stomachic and tonic
Metadata ID 2,416
ID 1,110
Crop ID Suweg
Part Stem
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The stem is cut, and the inside of the stem eaten raw, in the treatment of ... more
The stem is cut, and the inside of the stem eaten raw, in the treatment of snakebites
Metadata ID 2,416
ID 1,111
Crop ID Suweg
Part Petiole
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The sap from the petiole is fermented and drunk as a treatment for diarrhoe... more
The sap from the petiole is fermented and drunk as a treatment for diarrhoea and dysentery
Metadata ID 2,416
ID 1,112
Crop ID Taro
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The sap of the leaf stalk is used in treating conjunctivitis
Metadata ID 2,418
ID 1,113
Crop ID Cranberry Bush
Part Root
Use Category Medicinal
Notes An infusion of the roots has been used in the treatment of prolapse of the ... more
An infusion of the roots has been used in the treatment of prolapse of the uterus.
Metadata ID 1,986