Botanical name [Family] | Local name | Part(s) of plant used | Disease/ill-health condition treated and (the target type of livestock) [local name] | Method(s) of preparation | Herbarium voucher plant specimens’ number | References in literature supporting the claimed uses |
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Acacia drepanolobium Harms ex sjostedt [Fabaceae] | Muruai | Bark | Retained placenta (c) [Kuremera thigiri] | Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/015 | |
Acacia mearnsii De Wild. [Fabaceae] | Muthanduku | Leaves | Coughing (c, g, s, p, pg, r) [Gukolora] | Infusion | K/M/B/12-2011/004 | |
Acacia xanthophloea Benth. [Fabaceae] | Murera | Bark | Foot and Mouth disease (r, p, c) [Ikunguri] | Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/029 | - |
Ajuga remota Benth. [Lamiaceae] | Kirurite | Leaves Whole plant | East Coast fever (c) [Itaa/Ng’arang’ari], Newcastle disease (p) [Kuthinka] and Helminthiasis (c, p, g, s, pg) [Njoka] | Infusion Cold infusion Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/016 | |
Ajuga remota Benth. [Lamiaceae] | Kirurite | leaves | Lung diseases (c, g, s, p) [Mauri] | Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/016 | - |
Allium cepa L. [Liliaceae] | Gitunguru | Bulb | Bloat (c) [Kuuna] | Concoction | K/M/B/12-2011/034 | |
Aloe latifolia Haw. [Aloaceae] | Cukurui | Leaves | Helminthiasis (c, p, g, s, pg) [Njoka], Diarrhoea/dysentery (c, p, g, s, pg) [Kuarwa] and Sores/Chronic wounds (c, g, s, p, pg ) [Ironda] | Decoction Decoction Leaf gel | K/M/B/12-2011/036 | |
Azadirachta indica A. Juss [Meliaceae] | Mwarubaine | Leaves Roots | Helminthiasis (c, p, g, s, pg) [Njoka] and General weakness/dullness (c, g, s, p, pg) [Kuaga inya] | Decoction Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/006 | |
Cannabis sativa L. [Cannabaceae] | Bangi | Leaves | Diarrhoea/dysentery (c, p, g, s, pg) [Kuarwa], Pneumonia (p) [Mpio], and Newcastle (p) [Kuthinka] | Cold Infusion | K/M/B/12-2011/037 | |
Capsicum annuum L. [Solanaceae] | Nchini | Fruits | Diarrhoea/dysentery (c, p, g, s, pg) [Kuarwa] and dullness (p) [Kuaga inya] Newcastle disease (p) [Kuthinka] and General weakness/dullness (c, g, s, p, pg) [Kuaga inya] | Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/022 | |
Capsicum frutescens L. [Solanaceae] | Nchini | Fruits | Diarrhoea/dysentery (c, p, g, s, pg) [Kuarwa] and General weakness/dullness (c, g, s, p, pg) [Kuaga inya] | Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/038 | |
Carissa spinarum L [Apocynaceae] | Mukawa | Roots Roots | Infertility (s, g) [Kuthata] Poor milk let down (c) [Kuitha iria] Mastitis (c) [Kuimba riere] and Miscarriage (c) [Guta Njau] | Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/043 | |
Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium Vis. [Asteraceae] | Mbeniko | Flowers | General ectoparasites (c, p) [Ngumba] Specifically Mites, lice and fleas infestation (c, p) [Nthuuga] and Ticks’ infestation (as an aetiologic agent) (c, p, g, s, pg) [Igumba*] | Concoction | K/M/B/12-2011/002 | |
Commiphora eminii (Engl.) J.B. Gillett [Burseraceae] | Mutunguu | Leaves Bark | Coughing (c, g, s, p, pg, r) [Gukora], Anaplasmosis (c, r) [Ntigana*], Helminthiasis (c, p, g, s, pg) [Njoka] and Diarrhoea/dysentery (c, p, g, s, pg) [Kuarwa] | Infusion Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/035 | [39] |
Cordia africana Lam [Boraginaceae] | Muringa | Leaves Bark | Eyes diseases(c) [Meetho*] and General weakness (c, g, s, pg) [Kuaga inya] | Leaves are crushed to extract juice | K/M/B/12-2011/019 | |
Crotalaria laburnifolia L. [Fabaceae] | Mucugucugu | Roots | Helminthiasis (c, p, g, s, pg) [Njoka] | Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/021 | - |
Croton megalocarpus Hutch. [Euphorbiaceae] | Mukinduri | Bark | Diarrhoea/dysentery (c, p, g, s, pg) [Kuarwa] | Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/009 | |
Cucumis aculeatus Cogn. [Cucurbitaceae] | Kamungu | Fruits | Anaplasmosis (c, r) [Ntigana*] Helminthiasis (c, p, g, s, pg) [Njoka] and Loss of feathers (p) [Guta mbui] | Concoction Fruits are crushed to extract juice | K/M/B/12-2011/040 | |
Datura stramonium L. [Solanaceae] | Sikisiki | Leaves | General ectoparasites (c, p) [Ngumba] Specifically Mites, lice and fleas infestation (c, p) [Nthuuga], Ticks’ infestation (aetiologic agent) (c, p, g, s, pg) [Igumba*] Newcastle (p) [Kuthinka] and Foot rot (c, g, s, r, pg) [Maronda maguru] | Concoction | K/M/B/12-2011/030 | |
Dodonaea angustifolia L.f. [Sapindaceae] | Murema ngigi | Roots | East Coast fever (c) [Itaa/Ng’arang’ari] | Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/024 | |
Dovyalis caffra Warb. [Salicaceae] | Kariaba | Fruits | Coughing (c, g, s, p, pg, r) [Gukora] | Ripe fruits are crushed to extract the juice | K/M/B/12-2011/010 | - |
Ehretia cymosa Thonn. [Boraginaceae] | Murembu | Roots | Anaplasmosis (c, r) [Ntigana*] and Diarrhoea/dysentery (c, p, g, s, pg) [Kuarwa] | Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/041 | |
Erythrina abyssinica Lam. ex DC. [Fabaceae] | Muuti | Bark and roots | Anaplasmosis (c, r) [Ntigana*] and Helminthiasis (c, p, g, s, pg) [Njoka] | Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/020 | |
Euclea divinorum Hiern. [Ebenaceae] | Mukirinyei | Fruits Roots | Anaplasmosis (c, r) [Ntigana*] and Constipation (c, g, s) [Ntigana*] | Decoction Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/044 | |
Euphorbia candelabrum Kotschy [Euphorbiaceae] | Kibubungi | Bark/ Latex | East Coast fever (c) [Itaa/Ng’arang’ari] |  | K/M/B/12-2011/001 | |
Ficus thonningii Bl. [Moraceae] | Mugumo | Bark | Diarrhoea/dysentery (c, p, g, s, pg) [Kuarwa] | Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/039 | |
Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. [Bignoniaceae] | Murantina | Bark | Helminthiasis (c, p, g, s, pg) [Njoka] and Dystochia (an abnormal or difficult childbirth or labour) (c) [Kuremera njau] | Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/023 | |
Lantana camara L. [Verbenaceae] | Muchomoro | Leaves | Pneumonia (c, s) [Mpio] and Coughing (c, g, s, p, pg, r) [Gukora] | Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/042 | |
Nicotiana tabacum L. [Solanaceae] | Mbaki | Leaves | General ectoparasites (c, p) [Ngumba] and Specifically Mites, lice and fleas infestation (c, p) [Nthuuga] | Concoction Fumigation | K/M/B/12-2011/025 | |
Olea europaea L. [Oleaceae] | Mutero | Bark | Helminthiasis (c, p, g, s, pg) [Njoka] | Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/032 | |
Plectranthus barbatus Andr. [Lamiaceae] | Kijara | Roots Leaves | Pneumonia (c) [Mpio] and Fresh wounds (c, g, s, pg) [Gutemwa] | Decoction Leaves are crushed and juice squeezed. | K/M/B/12-2011/028 | |
Plumeria alba L. [Apocynaceae] | Mubono | Leaves | Fresh wounds (c, g ,s) [Gutemwa] | Leaves are crushed and juice squeezed. | K/M/B/12-2011/045 | [39] |
Prunus africana (Hook.f.) Kalkman [Rosaceae] | Mueria | Bark | Coughing (c, g, s, p, pg, r) [Gukora] | Concoction (boiled and mixed with honey) | K/M/B/12-2011/048 | |
Ricinus communis L. [Euphorbiaceae] | Muariki | Leaves and Seeds | East Coast fever [Itaa/Ng’arang’ari] and Bloat (c) [Kuuna] | Concoction. Seeds are crushed to extract oil | K/M/B/12-2011/026 | |
Rumex abyssinicus Jacq. [Polygonaceae] | Muraiguna | Leaves | Eye diseases (Conjuctivitis (c, p, g, s, pg) [Meetho*] | Juice is squeezed into the eyes | K/M/B/12-2011/003 | [39] |
Senna didymobotrya (Fresen.) Irwin & Barneby [Fabaceae] | Kirao | Leaves Roots | Anaplasmosis (c) [Ntigana*] and Helminthiasis (c, p, g, s, pg) [Njoka] | Decoction Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/005 | |
Senna septemtrionalis (Viv.) H. Irwin & Barneby [Fabaceae] | Kirao | Roots | Anaplasmosis (c) [Ntigana*] and Helminthiasis (c, p, g, s, pg) [Njoka] | Infusion | K/M/B/12-2011/011 | |
Solanecio mannii (Hook.f.) C. Jeffrey [Asteraceae] | Mutoromboro | Leaves | Anaplasmosis (c) [Ntigana*] and Typanosomiasis (c, g) [Mutombo] | Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/017 | |
Solanum indicum L. [Solanaceae] | Ntongu | Fruits | Skin rashes (p) [Weere] and Loss of feather (p) [Guta mbui] | Â | K/M/B/12-2011/046 | |
Solanum incanum L. [Solanaceae] | Mutongu | Roots Fruits | Helminthiasis (c, p, g, s, pg) [Njoka], Lumpy Skin Disease (c) [Ngoci] and Foot rot(c, g, s, r, pg) [Maronda maguru] | Decoction Fruit extract Concoction | K/M/B/12-2011/031 | |
Stephania abyssinica (Dill. & A. Rich.) Walp. [Menispermaceae] | Gatamba nathi | Roots | Diarrhoea/dysentery (c, p, g, s, pg) [Kuarwa] | Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/007 | [55] |
Synadenium compactum N. E. Br. [Euphorbiaceae] | Muthuuri | Latex/ Stem | East Coast fever (c) [Itaa/Ng’arang’ari] | Latex is applied to the swollen lymph nodes. | K/M/B/12-2011/014 | |
Tagetes minuta L. [Asteraceae] | Mubangi | Leaves | General ectoparasites (c, p) [Ngumba] | Concoction Fumigation | K/M/B/12-2011/027 | |
Tephrosia vogelii Hook. f. [Fabaceae] | Mucugucugu | Leaves | General ectoparasites (c, p) [Ngumba] | Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/047 | |
Tetradenia riparia (Hochst.) Codd. [Lamiaceae] | Kiaraka | Leaves | Anaplasmosis (c, r) [Ntigana*], Typanosomiasis (c, g) [Mutombo] and Miscarriage (c) [Guta Njau] | Concoction / Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/012 | |
Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A. Gray [Asteraceae] | Kingana | Leaves | General ectoparasites (c) [Ngumba] and Helminthiasis (c, p, g, s, pg) [Njoka] | Concoction Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/018 | |
Vangueria infausta Burch. [Rubiaceae] | Mubiru | Roots | Pneumonia (c, g, s, p) [Mpio] | Infusion | K/M/B/12-2011/013 | - |
Warburgia ugandensis Sprague [Canellaceae] | Muthiga/ Musunui | Bark Leaves Roots | Helminthiasis (c, p, g, s, pg) [Njoka] Pneumonia (c, g, s, p) [Mpio] and General weakness/dullness (c, g, s, p, pg) [Kuaga inya] | Infusion Decoction | K/M/B/12-2011/033 | |
Zea mays L. [Poaceae] | Mpempe | Maize cob | Retained placenta (c) [Kuremera thigiri] | Maize cob is burnt, grinded into fine powder and mixed with water | K/M/B/12-2011/008 |