Table 2 Medicinal plant species, plant parts used and ailments treated by local people of Beni-Sueif, Egypt
From: Survey on medicinal plants and spices used in Beni-Sueif, Upper Egypt
Plant name Voucher specimen code Used part | Preparation | Use/ailment treated (No. of uses mentioned, FI) |
|---|---|---|
Allium cepa L. (Alliaceae), Bassal, cultivated, CAIM101, B | Decoction, green parts | Heart diseases (1, 50), antiseptic for mouth infections (1, 50) |
Allium sativum L. (Alliaceae), Thawm, cultivated, CAIM102, B | Chewing fresh bulbs after removing external scales | Memory loss (1, 20), hypertension (2, 40), microbial infections (2, 40) |
Ambrosia maritima L., (Asteraceae), Damsis, wild, CAIM110, L | Decoction | Renal colic (4, 100) |
Ammi visnaga (L.) Lam. (Apiaceae), Khillah, cultivated, CAIM103, S | Decoction | Diuretic (1, 100) |
Amomum cardamom L. (Zingiberaceae), Habbahan, imported, CAIM144, Fr | Entire fruits | For general well-being (3, 100) |
Artemisia herba-alba Asso. (Asteraceae), Shihh, wild, CAIM111, L, F | Decoction | Colic in GIT (2, 100) |
Boswellia carterii Birdw. (Burseraceae), Lubn dhakar, imported, CAIM113, G | Chewing | Expectorant (4, 100) |
Camellia sinensis L. Kuntze, (Theaceae), Shay akhdar, imported, CAIM142, L | Infusion | For diet purpose (3, 100) |
Capsicum annum L. (Solanaceae), Fulful ahhmar, imported, CAIM140, Fr | Powder | Condiment (1, 100) |
Carum carvi L. (Apiaceae), Karawya, cultivated, CAIM104, Fr | Decoction | Colic in GIT (3, 75), hypertension (1, 25) |
Caryophyllus aromaticus L. (Myrtaceae), Qurunfil, cultivated, CAIM130, Fb | Buds are placed on pain site | Toothache (2, 100) |
Cassia acutifolia Delile. (Fabaceae), Sana makki, imported, CAIM118, L | Decoction | Constipation (6, 100) |
Ceratonia siliqua L. (Fabaceae), Carob, cultivated, CAIM119, Fr, I | Infusion | Diarrhea (3, 100) |
Cinnamomum verum J. Presl (Lauraceae), Qirfah, imported, CAIM124, Bk | Decoction | General well-being (1, 33.3), menorrheal pain (1, 33.3), colic in GIT (1, 33.3) |
Citrus limon (L.) Burm. F. (Rutaceae), Laymun, cultivated, CAIM137, Fr | Juice | Common cold (6, 66.7), anxiety (3, 33.3) |
Cladium mariscus (L.) Pohl (Cyperaceae), Hhalfa, wild, CAIM115, L | Decoction | Colic in GIT (1, 100) |
Coffea arabica L. (Rubiaceae), Bunn, imported, CAIM138, Be | Powder | For healing of wounds (1, 100) |
Commiphora myrrha Engl. (Burseraceae), Murr, imported, CAIM114, G | Chewing | Cough (1, 100) |
Coriandrum sativum L. (Apiaceae), Kuzbarah, cultivated, CAIM105, Fr, L | Powder, green herb | Condiment (1, 50), dizziness (1, 50) |
Cuminum cyminum L. (Apiaceae), Kammun, cultivated, CAIM106, Fr | Powder, decoction | Condiment (1, 50), colon colic (1, 50) |
Cyperus longus L. (Cyperaceae), Su'd, wild CAIM116, L | Powder | Decreasing hair growth (1, 100) |
Foeniculum vulgare Mill. (Apiaceae), Shamar, cultivated, CAIM107, Fr | Decoction | Colic in GIT (2, 100) |
Glossostemon bruguieri Desf., (Sterculiaceae), Moghat, imported, CAIM141, Rt | Powdered roots are cooked in margarine, and then water is added with continuous stirring. Taken with nuts and coconut. | For general well-being (4, 100) |
Glyccyrrhiza glabra L. (Fabaceae), Erq sus, imported, CAIM120, Rt | Moistened powder in a gauze, then diluted with water. | Peptic ulcer (3, 42.9), anti-inflammatory (4, 57.1) |
Hordeum vulgare L. (Gramineae), Sha'ir, cultivated, CAIM123, Be | Decoction | Renal colic (2, 66.7), colon problems (1, 33.3) |
Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (Malvaceae), Karkareeh, cultivated, CAIM131, F | Decoction or infusion | Hypertension (36, 97.3), antimicrobial (1, 2.7) |
Hyphaene thebaica (L.) C. Martius, (Palmae), Doum, wild, CAIM134, Fr | Decoction, entire fruits, powder | Hypertension (2, 50), dyspepsia (1,25), cardiotonic (1, 25) |
Lupinus albus L. (Fabaceae), Turmes murr, cultivated, CAIM121, S | Powder | Antiseptic for skin (2, 100) |
Matricaria recutita (L.) Rauschert, (Asteraceae), Babunag, cultivated, CAIM112, F | Decoction, powder | Insomnia (1, 25), colon colic (1, 25), cough (1, 25), antiseptic for skin (1, 25) |
Mentha piperita L. (Lamiaceae), Na'na, cultivated, CAIM125, L | Decoction | Colic in GIT (28, 87.5), anxiety (4, 12.5) |
Myristica fragrans Houtt. (Myristicaceae), Gawz et tib, imported, CAIM132, S | Powder | Condiment (1, 100) |
Nigella sativa L. (Ranunculaceae), Habbet el barakah, cultivated, CAIM139, S | Powder, entire seeds | Immuno-stimulant (2, 50), condiment (2, 50) |
Orchis hircine Crantz. (Orchidaceae), Sahhlab, imported, CAIM133, Rt | Powdered rots are boiled in milk with continuous stirring | Peptic ulcer (1, 100) |
Origanum majorana L. (Lamiaceae), Bardaqush, cultivated, CAIM126, L | Decoction | Stomach troubles and coli (1, 50), hypertension (1, 50) |
Petroselinum sativum Hoffm. (Apiaceae), Baqdunis, cultivated, CAIM143, L | Green leaves in salad | Urinary tract infection (2, 100) |
Pimpinella anisum L. (Apiaceae), Anisun, cultivated, CAIM108, Fr | Decoction, infusion | Renal colic (2, 5.9), colic in GIT (11, 32.4), upper respiratory tract problems (19, 55.9), anxiety (2, 5.9) |
Piper nigrum L. (Piperaceae), Fulful aswad, cultivated, CAIM146, Fr | Powder | Condiment (1, 100) |
Plantago afra L. (Plantaginaceae), Bazr qatuna, cultivated, CAIM135, S | Powder | Antiseptic for skin (1, 100) |
Portulaca oleracea L. (Portulacaceae), Riglah, wild, CAIM136, L, S | Painful joints are exposed to steam evaporating from boiling leaves with water, powdered seeds | Rheumatic pain (2, 50), stomachic appetizer (2, 50) |
Psidium guajava L. (Myrtaceae), Guwafah, cultivated, CAIM147, L | Decoction | Cough and cold (3, 100) |
Rosmarinus officinalis L. (Lamiaceae), Hassa el-ban, cultivated, CAIM127, L | Infusion, volatile oil | Carminative (1, 33.3), diuretic (1, 33.3), antiseptic (1, 33.3) |
Salvia officinalis L. (Lamiaceae), Maryamiyah, cultivated, CAIM128, L | Infusion | Colic in GIT (3, 60), antiseptic (1, 20), common cold (1, 20) |
Solenostemma argel Hayne (Asclepiadaceae), Hhargal, wild, CAIM109, L | Infusion | Antispasmodic for renal colic (2, 100) |
Tamarindus indica L. (Caesalpiniaceae), Tamer Hindi, imported, CAIM117, Fr | Decoction | Laxative (3, 100) |
Thymus vulgaris L. (Lamiaceae), Za'tar, cultivated, CAIM129, L | Powder | Condiment (4, 100) |
Tilia sylvestris Desf. (Tiliaceae), Zayzafun, imported, CAIM148, L, F | Decoction | Cough due to common cold (2, 100) |
Trigonella foenum-graecum L. (Fabaceae), Hhelbah, cultivated, CAIM122, S | Decoction | Diuretic (1, 4), colic in GIT (14, 56), nutritive (9, 36), diabetes (1, 4) |
Zingiber officinale Roscoe (Zingiberaceae), Zangabil, imported, CAIM145, R | Decoction | Voice problems in common cold (4, 100) |