From: An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Wonago Woreda, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Families | Scientific name | Local name | Habit | Preparation and application | Diseases treated | Voucher Number |
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Acanthaceae | Justicia schimperiana (Hochst.ex A. Nees) T.Anders | Dummiuggae | Sh | Pounded fresh/dry leaves is concocted with bark of Croton macrostachyus is taken orally for three days. | Intestinal parasites | FM30 |
Alliaceae | Allium sativum L. | 'Sunkurtae' | H | Fresh or dry fruits is Chewed and orally | Malaria | FM15 |
Apiaceae | Foeniculum vulgare Mill | Melloo | H | Pounded dry/fresh root is taken with coffee or tea as drink. | Abdominal pain | FM193 |
Araceae | Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott. | Godarre | H | Crushed/pounded dry/fresh concocted with Zingiber officinale rhizome is taken with coffee as drink. | Diarrhea | FM43 |
 |  |  |  | Fine powder of plant part mixed with water and mixture drunk or thick paste applied to affected part | Trachoma |  |
Asclepidaceae | Gomphocarpus purpurascens A. Rich | Mexxino | Sh | Pound fresh/dry root bark with water is taken as a drink | Febrile illness | FM142 |
Asclepidaceae | Kanahala laniflora (Forssk.) R. Br. | Wundiffo | Sh | Pounded fresh/dry root concocted with roots of Croton macrostachys and Senna occidentalis is taken orally | Amoebas | FM136 |
 |  |  |  | Pounded fresh/dry root concocted with roots of Croton macrostachys and Senna occidentalis and mixed with butter is taken orally | Bronchitis |  |
 |  |  |  | Fresh/dry root powder mixed with honey is taken orally before breakfast for three days. | Hepatitis |  |
Asparagaceae | Asparagus africanus L. | 'Uffae ' | Sh | Powder of dry root with butter is applied on wound | Wound | FM206 |
Asteraceae | Artemisia abyssinica Sch.Bip. ex A. Rich | Sugetieae | H | Crushed or pounded fresh stem with butter is applied topically | Eye infection | FM17 |
Asteraceae | Artemisia afra Jack. ex Wild | Chugughee | H | Crushed or pounded fresh or dry leaves are boiled in water and the filtrate is taken hot; orally | Abdominal pain | FM38 |
 |  |  |  | Fresh leaves are chewed and taken orally | Headache |  |
 |  |  |  | Powdered fresh/dry leaves nixed with butter is taken with coffee orally before breakfast for three days | Malaria |  |
Asteraceae | Carduus leptacanthus Fresen. | Guccino | H | Powdered dry stem mixed with butter is taken with coffee or tea. | Ascariasis | FM86 |
 |  |  |  | Crushed/pounded dry stem concocted with Vernonia amygdalina leaves mixed with water is taken orally | Haemorrhoid |  |
Asteraceae | Helianthus annuus L. | Suffae | H | Mix the powder with water and drink | Food poison | FM65 |
Asteraceae | Vernonia amygdalina Del. | Ebicha | Sh | Crushed, pounded and mix with little water then drink for five days. | Diarrhea | FM31 |
 |  |  |  | Wash the patient body with the plant part and drink for three days. |  |  |
Asteraceae | Vernonia auriculifera Hiern | Dangireto | Sh | Crushed, pounded and mix with cold water, one cup of the filtrate is given for adult, one-half of the cup for children for three days | Snake poison | FM144 |
Asteraceae | Xantium strumarium L. | Dehanekayae | H | The plant part squeezing it through clean locally made cloth for five days on affected part or wash the affected part for both diseases. | Skin infection | FM9 |
Boraginaceae | Cynoglossum lanceolatum Forsk. | Korchibae | H | Handful root is crushed by hand, small amount of cold water is added to squash, the mixture is inhaled and few drops are drunk. | Fertility & abnormal growth | FM114 |
 |  |  |  | Crushed, pounded and mix with water and drink. | Mental problems |  |
Boragnaceae | Cordia africana Lam. | Waddissa | T | Powdered dry root bark is sprinkled on burning charcoal and smoke is inhaled covered by cloth | Evil eye | FM167 |
Brassicaceae | Lepidium sativum L. | Feaxxo | H | Dry seed powder is taken as with coffee as drink | Intestinal parasites | FM20 |
 |  |  |  | Pounded seeds mixed with Allium sativum bulbs and honey is taken orally for five days before breakfast After each dose, one glass of melted butter is recommended for immediate recovery. | Malaria |  |
 |  |  |  | Dry seed powder with pounded seed of Ocimum lamiifolium is taken with coffee as drink | 'Mich' |  |
 |  |  |  | Dry seed powder with pounded seed of Ocimum lamiifolium is taken with coffee as drink | Headache |  |
Caricaceae | Carica papaya L. | Papaya | T | Chewed and swallowed fresh seed | Amoebas | FM46 |
 |  |  |  | Chew and swallow seed | Intestinal parasite |  |
Caryophyllaceae | Stellaria sennii Chiov. | Â | H | Decoction root | Hepatitis | FM188 |
Celastraceae | Catha edulis (Vahl.) Forssk ex Endl. | Chatae | Sh | Crushed/pounded fresh stem concocted with leaves of Vernonia amygdalina is boiled and one glass of the filtrate is taken orally | Urine retention | FM19 |
Celastraceae | Maytenus senegalensis (Lam.) Excell | Shekko | Sh | Powdered fresh/dry seed with water or butter is taken with coffee or tea as drink for five days. | Epilepsy | FM54 |
 |  |  |  | Powdered fresh/dry seed with Ocimum lamiifolium seed is take with coffee as drink | Headache |  |
Cucurbitaceae | Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl. | Botto | H | Ripe fruits including seeds are immersed in water for overnight; the water is taken orally in the morning before breakfast. | Gonorrhea | FM205 |
Cucurbitaceae | Momordica foetida Schumach | Yubarrae | Sh | Crushed/pounded fresh/dry root mixed with Allium sativum bulb is taken orally before breakfast for three days. | Bronchitis | FM108 |
 |  |  |  | Infusion of fresh/dry root powder is taken orally | Food poison |  |
Dracaenaceae | Dracaena steudneri Engl. | Afrafartu | T | Powder of dry root is applied to wound. | Wound | FM37 |
Euphorbiaceae | Croton macrostachyus Del. | Bissano | T | Crushed/pounded fresh/dry leaves boiled with water is concocted with Allium sativum (bulb) roasted with butter and left over night outside home is taken orally at the morning | Malaria | FM162 |
 |  |  |  | Rubbing affected part by exudates of old leaves | Ringworm |  |
Euphorbiaceae | Euphorbia candelabrum Kostshy | Addama | Sh | Milky latex from plant mixed with roots powder of Ruta chalepensis and paste applied to affected area | Ringworm | FM48 |
Euphorbiaceae | Euphorbia tirucalli L. | Kinchibae | Sh | Rubbing affected part with crushed fresh/dry root concocted with crushed leaves of Coffea arabica | 'Kintarot' | FM40 |
Euphorbiaceae | Ricinus communis L. | Gulloo | Sh | Crushed/pounded leaves with coffee, tea or milk is taken as a drunk before copulation | impotency | FM71 |
Euphorbiaceae | Tragia cinerea (Pax) Gilbert & Radcl. Smith | Alebelabitae | H | Fine powder of plant part mixed with butter and drink before sexual intercourse with his partner. | 'Kintarot' | FM87 |
 |  |  |  | Fine powder of plant part mix with honey and drink before sexual intercourse |  |  |
Fabaceae | Millettia ferruginea (Hochst.) Bark | Berberae | T | Fresh/dry fruits powder with butter is applied topically | Skin infection | FM190 |
Fabaceae | Senna occidentalis (L.) Link | Assenmeka | H | fresh root powder mixed with water is taken as a drink for three days | Bleeding nose | FM103 |
 |  |  |  | Fresh root powder with butter is taken as a drink for before breakfast three days. | Excessive menstruation |  |
 |  |  |  | Fresh root powder with honey is taken as a drink for before copulation | Gonorrhea |  |
 |  |  |  | Chewing and swallowing fresh root | Tonsillitis |  |
Lamiaceae | Ocimum lamiifolium Hochst. Ex Benth. | Damakase | H | Pounded fresh leaves mixed with butter is taken with coffee as drink at the morning | Cough | FM52 |
Lognaceae | Buddleja polystachya Fresen | Affarao | Sh | Infusion of crushed/pounded dry leaves is taken orally | 'Dingetegia' | FM7 |
Malvaceae | Gossypium arboretum L. | Jirbiae | Sh | Powdered dry root bark infusion is taken as drunk | Lymphatic swelling | FM29 |
Malvaceae | Sida schimperiana Hochst. ex A.Rich | Gebresede | Sh | Crushed, pounded, and boiled with water and cooled for 2 hours and 2 glasses are served as a drink. | Epilepsy | FM170 |
Meliaceae | Trichilia dregeana Sond. | Yumbarro | T | Concoction root bark | Mental problems | FM126 |
Meliantaceae | Bersama abyssinica Fresen | Jejjebba | Sh | Crushed/pounded fresh root mixed with cold water is taken orally | Bronchitis | FM163 |
 |  |  |  | Crushed/pounded fresh root concocted with leaves of Ruta chalepensis with water is taken orally | Febrile illness |  |
Moraceae | Ficus ovata Vahl | Shollae | T | powder of dry fruits mixed with butter is applied after scratching the affected area | Ringworm | FM153 |
Moringaceae | Moringa stenopetala L. | Sihferaw | T | Chewing and swallowing fresh leaves | Vomiting | FM62 |
Musaceae | Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman | Warqo | Sh | Crushed/pounded fresh root with water is taken orally | Abdominal pain | FM5 |
 |  |  |  | Crushed/pounded fresh root with water is taken orally | Amoebic dysentery |  |
Myrsinaceae | Embelia schimperi Vatke. | Sharrengo | Sh | Crushed fresh root with water is taken as a drink for several days | Leprosy | FM122 |
Myrtaceae | Eucalyptus globules Labill | D/barzafae | T | Inhalation of steam of young fresh leaves with stem before bedtime | 'Mich' | FM150 |
Phytolaceae | Phytolacca dodecandra L'Herit | Indoodae | Sh | Pounded fresh/dry leaves mixed with water is taken orally before breakfast for three days. | Malaria | FM176 |
Podocarpaceae | Podocarpus falcatus (Thunb.) Mirb. | Zigbo | T | Fresh/dry root powder mixed with water is taken orally | Febrile illness | FM11 |
Polygonaceae | Rumex nepalensis Spreng. | Dangago | H | Paste of fresh/dry stem powder with butter is applied topically | Wound | FM10 |
Resedaceae | Caylusea abyssinica (Fresen.) Fish. & Mey. | Sheggitae | H | Crushed/pounded fresh/dry root water is taken orally | Ascariasis | FM131 |
Rosaceae | Hagenia abyssinica (Brucie.) J. F. Gmel | Kossae | T | Mix the powder with honey and a little bit of water and then boil and drink before breakfast for five days. | Ascariasis | FM120 |
 |  |  |  | Mix the powder with local 'tella' and leave for overnight and drink before breakfast for three days |  |  |
Rosaceae | Prunus africana (Hook.F.) Kalkam | T/kaka | T | Crushed/pounded dry root bark mixed with water is taken as a drink | Ascariasis | FM209 |
 |  |  |  | Dry root powder concocted with Parthenium hysterophorus root powder is taken orally for three days. | Gonorrhea |  |
Rubiaceae | Coffea arabica L. | Buno | Sh | Smoke inhalation of dried leaves and infusion of leaves is taken orally | Vomiting | FM1 |
Rubiaceae | Pentas schimperiana (A. Rich) Vatke | Dibexxo | Sh | Fresh/dry root bark powder mixed with water is taken orally | Epilepsy | FM78 |
Rutaceae | Citrus limon (L.)Burm.F. | Lomae | Sh | Chew and swallow fresh fruits | Cough | FM123 |
Rutaceae | Ruta chalepensis L. | Xenadamae | H | Crushed/pounded fresh leaves with water of or coffee is taken orally | 'Dingetega' | FM50 |
 |  |  |  | Chewing and swallowing fresh leaves | Stomach-ache |  |
 |  |  |  | Chewing fresh leaves using the jaw with toothache | Toothache |  |
Sapindaceae | Dodonaea angustifolia L.F. | Ittechhae | Sh | Decoction of dry fruit is applied topically | Ectoparasite | FM83 |
 |  |  |  | Powder dry fruits with water is taken orally. | Lymphatic swelling |  |
Simaroubaceae | Brucea antidysenterica J.F.Mill | Kapparro | Sh | Powdered fresh root bark mixed with water is applied topically | Wound | FM202 |
Solanaceae | Capsicum annuum L. | Miximixo | H | Chew and swallow fresh/dry fruits | Ascariasis | FM25 |
Tiliaceae | Grewia ferruginea Hochst ex A. Rich | Ogomdii | Sh | Crushed/pounded fresh/dry root bark concocted with root of Ensete ventricosum and mixed with water is kept over night and taken orally as a drink before breakfast. | Cough | FM121 |
 |  |  |  | Pounded fresh/dry root bark mix with butter is taken as drink before breakfast for three days. | Evil eye |  |
Tiliaceae | Triumfetta tomentosa Boj. | Kombocho | Sh | Mix the powder with a little bit of local 'araqi' and then apply the paste to wound | Fire burn | FM171 |
Verbenaceae | Lantana camara L. | Yewef kollo | Sh | Dry stem powder mixed with water is taken orally | Diarrhea | FM146 |
Zingeberaceae | Zingiber officinale Rosc. | Jaanjiibeello | H | Chewed and swallowed | Stomach-ache | FM51 |