Table 4 Homegarden nutraceutical plants recorded from the Sebeta-Awas District
Botanical name | Part used | Ailment treated | Method of preparation and use |
|---|---|---|---|
Allium sativum | Bulb | Headache, abdominal cramp and flue | The bulb is eaten alone and/or pounded together with Zingiber officinale |
Carica papaya | Seed | Intestinal parasites | Fresh seeds are eaten |
Cucurbita pepo | Seed | Tape worm infection | Roasted seeds are chewed and swallowed |
Ensete ventricosum | Corm | Broken legs and arms | The underground part is boiled and eaten |
Punica granatum | Leaf | Tape worm infection | Decoction of leaves is drunk |