MEDICINAL PLANTS

Species Name

Abelmoschus esculentus

FAMILY NAME

Local Names

Malvaceae

Ila,okweje,kubewa

Common Names

Okra,lady's finger

Parts Used

Medicinal Use(S)

Fruit, seeds

Fevers, gonorrhoea, dysentery, catarrhal

infections,emollient,antispasmodic, tonic.

Root, leaves,seeds

Colds,cough, convulsion, rheumatism,

conjunctivitis,contraceptive,antimicrobials,aphrodisiac,ulcer,anae
mia,antidote poison

Abrus precatorius

Leguminosae

Ojuologbo,omisinminsin,mese
Crabs eye,rosary
nmesen,iwere-jeje,Olorun
pea,love nut,jequirity
yinni,otoberebere,idonzakara

Abutilon mauritianum

Malvaceae

Furu,kawo

African Mallow,thutt

Leaves, root

Diarrhoea, gonorrhoea,antipyretic,cough,piles

Acacia ataxacantha

Mimosaceae

Ihun,ewonadele,sarkakiyaa,uke.

Benin rope Acacia

Young leaves

Dysentery,backache

Acacia auriculiformis

Leguminosae

Kasia eleti

Earleaf acacia

Bark

Astringent

Acacia nilotica

Mimosaceae

Baani,booni,gabaruwa

Acacia,Egyptian mimosa Fruits,bark,exudate

Acacia sieberiana

Mimosaceae

Siyi,sie,farakaya

Acacia

Bark,stemtwigs,roots,leaves,latex

Anti-cancer,antipyretic,astringent,kidney disease,taeniacide

Acalypha fimbriata

Euphorbiaceae

Jinwinini,kandiri

Acalypha

Leaves

Syphilis, asthma,,anthelmintics, ulcers,rheumatism, antimicrobial

& antifungal

Acalypha godseffiana

Euphorbiaceae

Jinwinini

Acalypha

Leaves, twigs

Skin infection, Antimicrobials

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Acalypha hispida

Euphorbiaceae

Jiwene, Jinwinini

Cat's tail,chenille
plant,medusa's locks

Leaves, twigs

Skin rashes, antimicrobial

Skin diseases,fungal infections,insomnia,emollient.

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Acalypha wilkesiana

Euphorbiaceae

Jiwene, Jinwinini

Copper leaf, beef steak

plant

Leaves,twigs

Skin rashes,antimicrobials,flatulence,constipation

12

Acanthospermum hispidum

Compositae

Dangunro-gogoro
,kaashinyaawo

Starburr

Leaves,whole plant

Yellow Fever ,tuberculosis,stomach

disorder,cough,purgative,rheumatism,migraine

13

Acanthus montanus

Acanthacease

Ahon-ekun,irunmuBear's breech,white's
arugbo,inyinyiogwu,ogwud
ginger,leopard's tongue
urunwashihshi

Stem-twig, leaves,roots

Syphilis, cough, emetic, urethral discharge,

purgative,boils,anaemia,anthelmintics

14

Achillea millefolium

Compositae

Yaro

Yarrow,nosebleed,sneezewort,millefoil

Flowers,leaves,seeds

Haemostatic,wound,astringent,diaphoretic,piles

15

Achyranthes aspera

Amaranthaceae

Aboro,Abora hakoorinmaciijii

Rough-Chaff herb

Leaves,roots

Stomach disorders, Abortion, diarrhoea, dysentery, skin

diseases,Malaria, venereal diseases, haemostatic, cold

16

Adansonia digitata

Bombacaceae

Ose,Igiose,kukaa,kulambali

Baobab

Leaves,fruit pulp,bark

Malaria, asthma,diarrhoea, kidney and bladder diseases,

demulcent, prophylactic,antihistaminic,skin
diseases,caries,antimicrobial.

17

Adenia cissampeloides

Passifloraceae

Arokeke, Godogbo

Adenia

Leaves, Stem-bark

Hypertension, nervous disorder, stress, cough, gonorrhoea,

antimicrobial.

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Adenia venenata

Passifloraceae

Dodo, Yaga, Arokeke,oti,

Akerbia

Cough, bronchitis,urinary tract infections, fever,stem-pulp is an

Leaves, roots, stem-bark,
aphrodisiac, syphilis,
fruits
gonorrhoea,anagelsic,diuretic,hypertension,fish poison

19

Adenium Obesum

Apoynaceae

Gariya

20

Adhatoda buchhoizii

Acanthaceae

21

Aerva lanata

Amaranthaceae

Eweowo, aje, Efunile,Alhaji,Furfurata,fatumi

Bhadram,cherula

Stem, roots, fruit,juice

Wound dressing, ulces, cardiac tonic, venereal diseases.

Fruits, whole plant

Rheumatism, antiinflammatory, fish poison

Whole plant

Ulcers, wounds, snake bite, diuretic, purgative, anthelmintic,sore

throat,kidney and bladder stones

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Afraegle paniculata

23

Rutaceae

Sanga

Kokodi

Leaves,bark,roots

Gastro-intestinal disorders, antispasmodic,skin diseases

Aframomum granum-paradisi Zingiberaceae

Oburo-wawa

Afromum lilies

Roots

Anthelmintics

24

Aframomum melegueta

Zingiberaceae

Ata-ire,atare,itaye,ose
oji,citta,gyandamaryaji

Alligator pepper,grains of
Leaves,seeds
paradise

Stimulant, smallpox, chicken pox,

stimulant,anthelmintics,wounds,coughs,anaemia,rheumatism,mea
sles,malaria,toothache

25

Aframomum sceptrum

Zingiberaceae

Oburo-etu,oboro,oguro

Bear berry

Seeds,leaves

Measles,smallpox,lumbago,stimulant.

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Afrormosia laxiflora

Leguminosae

Shedun,makarfo,abua
ocha

Kulkuli

Root

Intoxicant, headache, body

pains,headache,ophthalmia,anticonvulsant,rat ovulation blocked
through effect on pituitary gland

27

Afzelia africana

Leguminosae

Apa-Igbo,
Apa,kawo,akpalata

Apa,pod mahogany

Root,leaves,stembark,seeds.

Gonorrhoea, stomach
disorders,hernia,lumbago,febrifuge,antiemetic

28

Agelaea obliqua

Connaraceae

Esura, Okun

Horse tamarind

Leaves

Childbirth (Relaxation of Muscles)

29

Agelenopsis chevaleri

Olacaceae

Igo

Agelenopsis,igo

Bark, roots, seeds, leaves

Conjunctivitis, ring-worm, impotence, purgative, craw-craw, tooth

ache, mumps.

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Ageratum conyzoides

Compositae

Imi-esu, ula
ujula,urata,ahenhen

Goat weed

Whole plant, leaves, root

Wounds, ulcers, craw-craw, digestive disturbance,

diarrhoea,emetic,skin diseases,antipyretic,gonorrhoea,sleeping
sickness,eye wash

31

Alafia barteri

Apocynaceae

Agbari etu

Alafia chewing stick,

guinea-fowl's crest

Roots,leaves.

Sickle cell anaemia,rheumatic pains,toothache,eye infections

32

Albizia adianthifolia

Leguminosae

Banabana
Ayinreta,igbabo,afema,avu Flatcrown albizia
,tsintsiyar,kurmii

Bark

Gonorrhoea,night blindness,piles,anthelmintics,cough

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Albizia ferruginea

Leguminosae

Ayinre ogo,ngu,kurmii

False thorn albizia

Root, stem bark,leaves

Dysentery, constipation,fish poison

34

Albizia lebbeck

Leguminosae

Igbagbo

Silk flower,lebbeck

Seeds, Leaves, Stem-bark Astringent, mouthwash, river-blindness, gonorrhoea

35

Albizia zygia

Leguminosae

Ayinre-weere,kurmii

Okuro,atanza,siris

Bark

Arthritis,sprain

36

Alchornea cordifolia

Euphorbiaceae

Ipa, esinsin,
eepa,bambami,ububo

Christmas bush

Leaves, stem,bark,twig

Fever, rheumatism,antimicrobials
,diuretic,purgative,toothache,cough,sore,gonorrhoea,insomnia

37

Alchornea laxiflora

Euphorbiaceae

Pepe, Ijan

Three-veined bead string Stem,roots,leaves

Chewing sticks, venereal diseases,emmenagogue,ring

worm,antioxidant,(leaves traditional wraps for cola nuts).

38

Allamanda cathartica

Apocynaceae

Ododo-alamanda

Yellow allamanda,angel's
trumpet,butterRoots
cup,golden trumpet

Antimicrobials,malaria,dysentery,cathartic.

39

Allanblackia floribunda

Guttiferae

Orogbo
erin,egba,nkpukpotiri

Fallow tree

Root, leaves, stem-bark,

fruit

Malaria, dysentery, toothache, chicken pox small pox, measles

40

Allium ascalonicum

Liliaceae

Alubosa-elewe,albasa
maigo

Shallot,spring onion

Leaves, bulb

Convulsion,dysentery.

41

Allium cepa

Liliaceae

Alubosa,albasa,yabase,al
Onion
basa gudaji

Bulb,leaves

Cough,diuretic,anthelmintics,skin diseases,weak erection,antitumour,rubefacient, throat infection.

42

Allium sativum

Liliaceae

Ayo, ayuu

Garlic

Bulb

Fever, coughs, asthma, dilated

bronchi.,flatulence,anthelmintic,ringworm,antibiotic,diuretic,emme
nagogue,antimicrobials,blood tonic, Malaria.

43

Allophylus africanus

Sapindaceae

Eekan-ehoro,alarto, oduoko,

African false currant

Leaves, roots, bark

Diarrhoea, pile, toothache,anthelmintics,venereal diseases,cough

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Aloe barteri

Liliaceae

Eti erin, ida-egun,idaorisa,moda.

Aloe

Leaves

Ringworm,anthelmintics,aphrodisiac,amenorrhoea,cough,skin
infections,astringent,antitumour,pile,fruits for preventing snake
bite,

45

Aloe vera

Liliaceae

Ahon erin

Barbados Aloe

Leaves juice

Purgative,guineaworms,hair care,skin
diseases,wound,diabetes,amenorrhoea,breast cancer,immune
booster

46

Alstonia boonei

Apocynaceae

Awun, ahun,eghu,akpi

Stool wood,pattern wood Root, bark, leaves

Breast development, filaria worms,anthelmintics, antidote, malaria

fever, yellow fever,anti-periodic

47

Alstonia congensis

Apocynaceae

Ahun,egbu

Stool wood

Bark

Malaria, astringent, toothache.

48

Alternanthera repens

Amaranthaceae

Dagunro

Joyweed

Whole plant

Dysentery, antimicrobials,dysmenorrhea,filariasis,fracture,joint
pains

49

Alternanthera sessilis

Amaranthaceae

Reku-reku,maikai dubu

Alternanthera

Whole plant, leaves.

Astringent, antibacterial, boil, headache, antidote to snake-bite.

50

Amaralia bignoniflora

Rubiaceae

Unemuo

Leaves, seeds

Cough, heart burn, rheumatic pain

51

Amaranthus spinosus

Amaranthaceae

Tete-elegun-un,
Dagunro,manijingasaya,
inine ogwu

Prickly amaranthus

Whole plant

Abdominal pain, ulcers,

gonorrhoea.,astringent,menorrhagia,diarrhoea,dysentery,eczema

52

Amaranthus viridis

Amaranthaceae

Tete-abalaye,tetekekere,atite,malan kotshi

Green amaranth,slender
Leaves,roots
amaranth

53

Ambrosia maritima

Compositae

Matsermama,markarfo

Whole plant

Syphilis,hypertension,anti-tumour,stimulant

54

Ambrosia maritima

Compositae

Tutu bidi

Leaves

Fever, inflammation

Anthelmintics,dysentery,antispasmodic,diuretic,gonorrhoea,eye
disease.

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Amorphophallus
dracantioides

Anacardiaceae

Gwazar glwa, gaadali

56

Anacardium occidentale

Anacardaceae

Kasu,kanju,akwe
olu,okpokpo

57

Ananas comosus

Bromeliaceae

Ope-Oyinbo,ekunkun,ehinPineapple
ahun,abarba,nkwe aba

Unripe fruit, juice,ripe fruit Digestive problems,typhoid fever,cough,anthelmintics

58

Anchomanes difformis

Araceae

Abirisoko,langbodo,ogirisa
Anchomanes
ko,hantsar gada, oje

Roots

Diuretics,purgative,gonorrhoea

59

Andira inermis

Araceae

Gwaska

Bark ,seeds

Skin diseases,anthelmintics

60

Aneilema hockii

Commelinaceae

Godobo-funfun

Root

Aphrodislac, female infertility.

61

Annona muricata

Annonaceae

Sharp-sharp

Sour sop

Leaves,fruit,

Fever,dysentery

62

Annona senegalensis

Annonaceae

Abo, Ibobo,gwandar
daji,uburu ocha

African custard
apple,Gwanda-daji

Cancer, dysentery, cough,venereal

Root, bark, leaves, seeds diseases,toothache,astringent,anthelmintic,ease labour,eye
drops, tumour out growth,anti-bee sting.

63

Annona squamosa

Annonaceae

Sharp-sharp,mbugo ago

Sweet sop,pineapple tree Leaves,fruit,stem

Anaemia, dysentery,abortifacient,ulcer,anti-tumour

64

Anogeissus leiocarpus

Combretaceae

Ayin,marike,atara

Axlewood

Bark,leaves,seds

Antipyretic,taeniacide,skin diseases

65

Anonidium Manni

Annonaceae

Ewuro-Igbo

Bark

Diarrhoea, cough, sores, fever, rheumatism

Cashew nut tree

Dog almond,bastard
mahogany

Tubers

Asthma, piles, snakebite remedy, arrow poison

Bark, leaf, fruit

Malaria, elephantiasis, leprosy,

ringworms,scurvy,diabetes,warts,anthelmintics,typhoid
fever,caries.

Bark,leaves

Skin diseases rashes and eczema,

diabetes,antipyretic,purgative,abdominal pain,impotence

Shapo,kwari

Leaves, bark

Purgative, skin infection, antimicrobial.

Loganiaceae

Apa oro,sapo,kwari

Seeds,bark

Antidote for snake bite,purgative

Anthonotha macrophylla

Leguminosae

Abara,apado,agbagba

Latex, bark

Gonorrhoea, dysentery, diarrhea,yellow fever.

70

Antiaris africana

Moraceae

False iroko,oroo,upas
Ooro, Oriro, Ayo, farin
tree,black
loko,ojianwu,ajagha -dibia
mulberry,bonobo

Stem-bark, root bark,sap

Epilepsy,lumbago,skin irritant,purgative,nervous disorders

71

Antidesma venosum

Euphorbiaceae

Aroro

Stem bark

Anthelmintics

72

Antigonon leptopus

Polygonaceae

Leaves

Antimicrobial.

73

Antrocaryon micraster

Anacardiaceae

Ifa-Okete, Egin-agbo

Leaves, fruit

General toxic, laxative, cough, stomachae

74

Apium graveolens

Apiaceae

Seleri-saladi

Celery

Whole plant

Aphrodisiac,emmenagogue,anthelmintics,carminative,antispasmo
dic,stimulant,diuretic,cough

75

Arachis hypogea

Leguminosae

Epa

Ground nut,pea nut

Nuts

Oil as solvent ,antimicrobials,insomnia

76

Areca catechu

Palmae

Betel nut

Nut

Urinary tract infection, aphrodisiac, anthelmintic, astingent,

carminative.

66

Anthocleista djalonensis

Loganiaceae

Shapo,kwari

67

Anthocleista liebrechtsiana

Loganiaceae

68

Anthocleista vogelii

69

Cabbage tree

Coral vine

Ekan-Ekun, Egunarugbo,kwarkoro

Mexican poppy,prickly
poppy

Whole plant, latex, roots,

seeds

Jaundice, gonorrhoea, skin

diseases,diuretics,blennorhoea,tapeworms,abscesses

Elephant creeper

Root, leaves.

Nervous disorder, skin infection, gonorrhoea, aphrodisiac.

Whole plant

Improves lactation

77

Argemone mexicana

Papaveraceae

78

Argyreia nervosa

Convolvulaceae

79

Aristida adscensionis

Poaceae

Oka-olongo,garasa

80

Aristolochia ringens

Aristolochiaceae

Ako-igun,duman dutsee

81

Artemisia afra

Compositae

Tagargale

82

Artocarpus altilis

Moraceae

Bere fruit, Berefurutu,

Jaloke.

Breadfruit

83

Asclepias curassavica

Asclepiadaceae

Rizgar-kurege

Milk weed,wild
ipecauanha,bloodflower, Roots
bastard ipecac

Gastro-intestinal disorders,emetic

84

Asparagus africana

Liliaceae

Aluki,sarka

Asparagus, Aye-kosun

Whole plant

Antimicrobials,sores,kidney diseases,diuretics.

85

Aspilia africana

Compositae

Yunyun,uranjilalu,kalankuw
Haemorrhage plant
a

Leaves, flowers

Haemostatic,cleaning sores, corneal opacities, stomach

disorders,tuberculosis,nervous disorders,guineaworm,gonorrhoea,skin rash.

86

Asystasia calyciana

Acanthaceae

Orole

Leaves

Skin diseases,weak erection,headache,childhood yaws

87

Asystasia gangetica

Acanthaceae

Lobiiri,inana,Ntiaturu

Dutchman's pipe, Snake

Guineaworm, skin diseases,typhoid, sores, antidote to snake
Leaves,roots, whole plant.
work
poison,emmenagogue,anthelmintics

Whole plant leaves

Fevers, vermifuge

Roots,fruits,wood

Fevers,astringent,sedative

Senegal tea tree,orange

Whole plant
hawkweed,chinese violet

Antidote for snake bite,astringent,antipruritic,piles,urethral

discharge,analgesic properties,antifungal,urological disorders

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Aulacocalyx jasminiflora

Rubiaceae

Ogbondo

Twigs

Toothache

89

Avicennia africana

Avicenniaceae

Ogbun, Ofun

Black Mangrove

Leaves, stem, twigs

Abortifacient,detergent

90

Axonopus compressus

Poaceae

Idi

Tropical carpet grass

Leaves

Malaria fever, asthma,breast swelling.

91

Azadirachta indica

Meliaceae

Eke-oyibo, Dongo-yaro

Neem tree

Leaves, stem bark, seeds

Malaria, jaundice,syphilis,anthelmintics, skin

disease,eczema,ringworm,emetic,laxative,sore throat

92

Bacopo monnifera

Scrophulariaceae

Thyme leaves

Whole plant

Cough, catarrh, bronchitis, diarrhoea.

93

Balanites aegyptiaca

Zygophyllaceae

Budare, aduuwa

Zachun oil tree,Desert

date

Roots, fruits,seeds,bark.

Anthelmintics, skin diseases,antipyretic,emetic

94

Bambusa vulgaris

Poaceae

Oparun,Atosi

Bamboo

Leaves,young shoots

Gonorrhoea,abortifacient,a,nthelmintics,emmenagogue,skin
rashes of HIV/AIDS

95

Bandeiraea simplicifolia

Leguminosae

Kporekpo

Leaves, bark

Urinary disorder, cancerous growth.

96

Baphia nitida

Papilionaceae

Irosun,Majigi,Ufie,Aboshi

Cam wood

Leaves, bark, roots,twigs

Constipation, skin diseases, venereal

diseases,ringworm,enema,flatulence,smallpox

97

Baphia pubescens

Papilionaceae

Awewi, Urohun,Maajigii

Benin Camwood

Stem bark

Urinary tract disorders,emetic, antimicrobial.

98

Barleria opaca

Acanthaceae

Arenikosun

Leaves

Jaundice, hemorrhoids, rheumatism, laxative, snakebite.

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Basilicum polysiachyon

Labiatae

100

Bauhinia rubescens

Caesalpiniaceae

101

Bauhinia variegata

Caesalpiniaceae

102

Berlinia grandiflora

Caesalpiniaceae

Apado,abaa,Dokar
rafi,Ububa

103

Bidens pilosa

Compositae

Abere-Oloko, Omo
langanran

Black jar,spanish
needles,beggar's
tick,hairy beggarticks

104

Bixa orellana

Bixaceae

Osun-buke,ulla,Ufie

Bixa,arnatto dye
plant,ornatus,arnatoo,lips Fruits,seeds
tick plant.

105

Blepharis maderaspatensis

Acanthaceae

Ewe-asaju, ewe-isaju

Whole plant

Snake-bite antidote

106

Blighia sapida

Sapindaceae

Isin,Okpu ulla,Gwanja kusa Akee apple

Leaves, bark, fruit

Malaria, migraine, dysentery,ease labour,hypoglycaemic

agent,(note that coat is poisonous).

107

Blighia unijugata

Sapindaceae

Ako-isin

Roots,leaves,stem-bark

Diabetes,antipyretic,postnatal haemorrhage

108

Blumea auria

Compositae

Whole plant

Antipyretic and gastro-intestinal problem

109

Blumea perrottetiana

Compositae

Leaves, roots,whole plant

Pains,jaundice,malaria,anthelmintics,ulcer,dysentery

Jinga

Variegated Bauhinia

Aruntaba, Eru-taba

Blighia

Ikulu,isajeje,ngai
camphos

Whole plants

Fever, cough, cold, nasal congestion

Root

Fever, dysentery.

Root, leaves, bark

Skin diseases, arthelmintic, syphilis, astringent, alterative.

Bark

Ease labour, gastro-intestinal disorders

Flowers, leaves,whole
plant

Diarrhoea, abdominal disorders,enema,

rheumaticism,coughs,anaesthetic,ease labour,antipyretics,caries

Malaria, fever,astringent,kidney diseases,skin diseases.

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Boerhaavia diffusa

Nyctaginaceae

Etiponla,
Olowojeja,Baabaa
juji,Akandom,Azeigwa

111

Bombax buonopozense

Bombaceae

Eso,
Olokododo,ponpola,Gurjiy Akata,red silk cotton tree Bark,leaves,fruits,flowers. Stomachache, blood tonic,emmenagogue,emollient
a,akpe,Ape otokoro

112

Borassus aethiopum

Palmae

Agbon-olodu, agbononidu,uburu,ubiri.

113

Borreria ocymoides

Rubiaceae

Irawo-ile,Otete

114

Borreria verticillata

Rubiaceae

Irawo ile,Uniedi,Damfark'
ami

115

Boscia senegalensis

Capparidaceae

Anza

116

Bosqueia anglosensis

Moraceae

Gangaran, Saworo,Oze

117

Boswellia dalzielii

Burseraceae

hano, janauhi

118

Boswellia spp

Burseraceae

Juguuhi

119

Brassica oleracea var capitata Cruciferae

Kabeji

120

Bridelia ferruginea

Ira, ira odan, ira

eju,Kirni,Ola,okukuu.

Euphorbiaceae

Hogweed

African fan Palm

Whole herb

Skin diseases, small pox, jaundice,

gonorrhoea,diuretic,asthma,cough,antipyretis, (test for
pregnancy, through the itching of palm),scabies,yaws,jaundice

Roots,juice of nut

Respiratory disorders,asthma,headache

Leaves, root, whole plant

Gonorrhoea, astringent, skin infection.

Leaves, roots

Gonorrohea, skin
diseases,dysentery,antibilharzia,abortifacient,diuretics,antileprosy

Leaves, fruit, root

Malaria, jaundice, wound, stomachache, aphrodisiac, venereal

diseases, diabetes.

Saworo,bosqueia

Leaves, stem bark

Diarrhoea,menorrhagia

Frankincense tree

Bark, gum, roots

Urinary disorder, antiseptic.

Bark

Anti snake venom

Cabbage,sea cabbage

Leaves,seeds

Antimicrobial,skin diseases.

Ira

Leaves, bark,roots,fruits

Insomnia,antipyretic, general care in

children,diabetes,antibacterials,dysentery,mouth
wash,gonorrhoea

African borreria

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Bridelia micrantha

Euphorbiaceae

Isa,asa,Oga ofia,Edede

122

Brillantaisia nitens

Acanthaceae

Ogwumadibia

123

Brillantaisia patula

Acanthaceae

Owo

124

Brucea antidysenterica

Simaroubaceae

125

Brunfelsia uniflora

Solanaceae

126

Bryophyllum pinnatum

Crassulaceae

127

Bryoria africana

Cucurbitaceae

128

Brysocarpus coccineus

Connaraceae

Amuje wewe, ade,Kimbar

maharbe,Oka abole,Mgba Crimson thyme
apepea

Root, leaves

Jaundice, pile, gonorrhoea,venereal disease,impotence,antitumour,ulcer

129

Buchholzia coriacea

Sterculiaceae

Uworo, obi-ata

Wonderful kola

Fruit,bark

Antimicrobials, respiratory disorders,dysmenorrhoea,

ulcer,fibroid,chest pains,anthelminthics

130

Burkea africana

Caesalpiniaceae

Apasa, orusi

Burkea,wild seriga

Bark, twigs

Septic sores, headache,astringent

131

Bursoma abyssinica

Melianthaceae

Stem-bark

Anthelmintic, cathartic.

Eru-odundun,abomoda

Mitzeeri sweetberry

Brillantaisia

Leaves, roots,bark

Laxative, young leaves chewed for headache,migraine.

Leaves

Diarrhoea

Leaves

Yaws,diarrhoea,ease labour,dysmenorrhoea,chest
pain,convulsion

Root bark

Cancer, dysentery

Roots

Aphorodisiacs

Resurrection plant,life
plant

Leaves,roots,,leaf sap

Roots

Purgative

Cough,diarrhoea,dysentery,wounds,fever,sedatives,diuretic,absc
esses,antifungal,epilepsy, antimicrobial, anticancer.

Flame of the forest

Leaves, Bark, Flowers,

seeds

Aphorodisiac, astringent, diuretic diabetes, leucorrhoea,

antiseptic anthelmintic, cough, cold.

Emi-emi,
emi,Osisi,Ka'danya

Shea butter
tree,Vitellaria
paradoxa,Kadanya.

Seeds

Nasal decongestion and cattarhal

condition,anthelmintic,hypertension,diuretic.

Ayoo

Bonduc nut,physic nut,

yellow nicker

Roots,leaves,seeds

Fever,anthelmintics,respiratory diseases

Bonduc nut, fever nut

Leaves, roots, seeds

Antipyretic, anthelmintic, astringent, asthma, colic.

Eko-omode

Pride of Barbados

Bark,leaves,seeds

Purgative,emollient,abortifacient,emmenagogue.

Leguminosae

Otili,Orela,viovio

Pigeon pea

Leaves, seeds

Smallpox,chickenpox,diuretic,laxative,haemostatic,astringent,mea
sles,mouth wash.

Caladium bicolor

Araceae

Eje-Jesu

Christ plant,heart of
Jesus

Leaves,rhizome.

Topical application for boils,wound,ulcer,purgative,convulsion

139

Calapogonium mucunoides

Leguminosae

Apalofa,Agbiri

Crab grass

Leaves

Diarrhoea, skin infection.

140

Calendula officinalis

Compositae

Ododo-Maria

Marigold

Leaves,roots

Ulcer,astringent

141

Calliandra haematocephala

Leguminosae

Tude,ule

Calliandra

Leaves

Antimicrobials

142

Calliandra portoricensis

Leguminosae

Tude,ule,Oga,Mbuceioro

Corpse awakener

Leaves,twigs,roots

Fevers,convulsions,breast engogement,stomach
disorders,purgative,amenorrhoea,headache,lumbago

132

Butea frondosa

Papilionaceae

133

Butyrospermum paradoxum

Sapotaceae

134

Caesalpinia bonduc

Leguminosae

135

Caesalpinia cristata

Caesalpiniaceae

136

Caesalpinia pulcherima

Leguminosae

137

Cajanus cajan

138

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Caloncoba echinata

Flacourtiaceae

Ntuebi

Caloncoba,Gorli

Bark,roots,seeds,stem
exudate

Skin infections

144

Caloncoba glauca

Flacourtiaceae

Kakandika,pomuseghe

Caloncoba

Seeds, root, bark, leaf

Leprosy, skin lesions,pustular skin eruptions,migraines

145

Calophyllum inophyllum

Guttiferae

Alexandrian laurel, Dillo

oil tree

Leaves, bark, oil

Eye infection, migraine, astringent, ulcers, gonorrhoea.

146

Calotropis procera

Asclepiadaceae

Bomubomu,Tumfatiya

Giant milk weed,sodom

apple

Leaves, root, bark,latex.

Diarrhoea, dysentery, elephantiasis, leprosy,chronic

eczema,ringworm,cough,diaphoretic,emetic,asthma,abortifacient,
convulsion,antipyretic.

147

Canarium schweinfurthii

Burseraceae

Origbo,
Paapo,agbabubu,atile,
Mbiji

African elemi,aiele,bush
Bark
candle tree

Black tongue, round worm, gonorrhoea,stomach disorders

148

Canavalia ensiformis

Leguminosae

Ponpondo, sese-nla

Sword bean,horse bean Seed

Antibiotic, antiseptic

149

Canna indica

Cannaceae

Idodo,ido,Gwangwama,Ab
Indian shot
erekanwo

Leaves

150

Cannabis sativa

Cannabinaceae

Igbo

Leaves, female
Diarrhoea, sores, migraine, whooping
inflorescence,seeds,stemcough,sedative,dandruff,lice,gonorrhea,dyspepsia
twigs.

151

Canthium glabriflorum

Rubiaceae

Ajelora,Igi elera,Eze

152

Capparis thonningii

Cappararaceae

Ekan-awodi, ewon ekiri

153

Capraria biflora

Scrophulariaceae

Indian Hemp

Caper bush,kanthar

Asthma, Malaria

Stem,roots,leaves

Cough,mental disorders

Root

Fever, headache, mental disorder,aphrodisiac,cough.

Root

Antifungal agent.

154

Capsicum annuum

Solanaceae

Ata
rodo,sombo,tatase,Ose
oyinbo

Bell pepper

Fruits,seeds

Carminative,stimulant,Vitamin C

155

Capsicum frutescens

Solanaceae

Ata wewe,ata-eiye,Ose
mkpe,Taashi

Chili pepper,bird pepper

Fruits,seeds

Fevers, dysentery,stimulant,carminative, malaria, ingredient of

some herbal recipes.

156

Carapa procera

Meliaceae

Irere, Agogo,abooganwo,Nkwo

Monkey cola,crabwood

Bark, seeds, leaves

Purgative, ringworms, boils,rheumatic pains,antipyretic

157

Cardiospermum halicacabum
Sapindaceae
.

Shaworo,
Baloon vine, heart
erapoo,Mpikpo,Fadama,G
seed,balsam apple
arafunin

Leaves, root

Skin eruption, piles, rheumatism, syphilitic

sores,gonorrhea,ameorrhoea,emetic,nervous disorders

158

Carica papaya

Caricaceae

Ibepe,Ojo,gwanda

Leaves, seeds, fruits

Gonorrhoea, syphilis,amoebic
dysentery,roundworms,abortifacient,emmenagogue,diabetes,med
icinal recipes,papain enzyme as meat
tenderizer,convulsion,mental disorder, malaria.

159

Carissa edulis

Apocynaeae Bagozaki

Roots, fruits

Expectorant, abortifacient, venereal diseases

160

Carpha procera

Cyperaceae

Bark

Febrifuge, anthelmintic, appetizer, antiperiodic, purgative.

161

Carpodinus dulcis

Apocynacee

Whole plant

Galactagogure

162

Carpolobia lutea

Polygalaceae

Osunsun,Uziza,Aghba awa

Leaves, bark

Rheumatism,aphrodisiac,toothache

163

Casearia barteri

Samydaceae

Ukpakuzon

Stem, twig, bark

Toothache, Oral hygeine

164

Cassytha filiformis

Lauraceae

Omoniginigini,omonigelegele,sulunwahi.

Paw paw

Agogo-igun, ApariIgun,ogberi-akuko

Cattlestick

Devil's gut,parasitic vine Stem twigs

Anthelmintics, antimicrobials, antifungal

Australian pine,horse-tail
Leaves
tree

Antipyretic,salt tolerant tree

Apabida pupa

Rose perinwinkle

Leaves,whole plant

Diabetes, hypertension, antileukaemic properties,

antitumour,dysentery,menorrhagia

Bombacaceae

Araba,egungun,Rimii,Akpu

White silk cotton

tree,kapok,fuma

Flowers, leaves,
bark,exudate.

Diabetes, fever,
gonorrhoea,emollient,syphilis,emetic,astringent,demulcent,asthm
a,diabetes,menorrhagia

Celastrus indica

Celastraceae

Ponju-owiwi

Bittersweet

Roots,leaves,twigs

Antimicrobial,anthelmintics,asthma,malaria

169

Celastrus paniculatus

Celastraceae

Mawo Olule

Staff tree

Bark,roots

Abortion

170

Celastrus senegalensis

Celastraceae

Isepolohun

Bittersweet

Leaves, stem root

Dysentery, oedemas, gonorrhoea, cancer, gastrointestinal

troubles,vermifuge,mouth wash,laxative,aphrodisiac.

171

Celosia argentea

Amaranthaceae

Sokoyokoto,Erimonu,Fara alayatu

Cockscomb

Leaves, seeds

Skin diseases, diarrhoea,,antiscorbutic,anthelmintic

172

Celosia laxa

Amaranthaceae

Marugbo sanyantan,
Ajemawofo,Mannafaa

Celosia

Leaves

Antiscorbutic, purgative

173

Celosia trigyna

Amaranthaceae

Ajefowo,ajitan

Celosia

Leaves

Anthelmintics,diuretic,astringent,chest pains,emmolient,sore

174

Celtis mildbraedii

Ulmaceae

Ita-gidi, uta, ewonagogo,Aziza

African Celtis, African

hackberry,beaverwood,o Root
bia,nettle tree

Arthritis,fever,dysmenorrhoea.

175

Centaurea perrottetii

Compositae

Danyi

Star thistle

Skin infections,fever,malaria,syphilis,ulcer

165

Casuarina equisetifolia

Casuarinaceae

166

Catharanthus roseus

Apocynaceae

167

Ceiba pentandra

168

Whole plant,leaves

176

Centaurea praecox

Compositae

Whole plant

Stomachic, purgative

177

Centella asiatica

Umbelliferae

Indian pennywort

Whole plant

Skin diseases, dysentery, elephantiasis, piles, diuretic.

178

Centrosema pubescens

Leguminosae

Fodder pea

Leaves

Skin diseases

179

Cephaelis manni

Rubiaceae

Leaves, bark, root

Wounds, antipyretic, dysentery.

180

Cercestis afzelii

Araceae

Cercestis

Leaves, Stem-bark

Purgative.

181

Chasmanthera dependens

Menispermaceae

Ato-oloriraun

Chasmanthera

Roots

Diuretics,antigonococcal,for management of fractures.

182

Chenopodium ambrosioides

Chenopodiaceae

Ewe-imi,asin,arunpale

Wormwood

Whole plant, leaves.

Anthelmintics,emollient,rheumatism, tumour.

183

Chromolaena odorata

Compositae

Akintola
,Awolowo,Obiarakara

Siam weed

Leaves,stem-twigs

Antimicrobial, dysentery, headache,malaria

fever,toothache,haemostatic,skin diseases.

184

Chrozophora senegalensis

Euphorbiaceae

Leaves

Astringent, anthelmintics, rheumatism.

185

Chrysanthellum indicum

Compositae

Indian crysanthemum

Whole plant

Boils, fever, gonorrhoea, jaundice, heart-trouble,insecticide.

186

Chrysanthemum cinerariae
folium

Compositae

Pyrethrum

Flower heads, leaves

Fever, wounds, general debility, insecticide.

Ewa-ahun

Abilere, Oyigi

187

Chrysobalanus ellipticus

Roseaceae

Ikatee,Awonriwon

Chrysobalanus,cocoplum

Leaves, roots

Diarrhoea

188

Chrysophyllum albidum

Sapotaceae

Osanbalumo, Agbalumo

African star apple

Bark, leaves

Fever,stomachaches,antiperiodic

189

Cinchona officinalis

Rubiaceae

Quinine tree

Bark

Malaria,anthelmintics, antibacterial.

190

Cinnamomum Zeyianiam

Lauraceae

Cinnamon

Bark, leaves, oil

Aromatic, astringent, typhoid fever, antimicrobial nauseae,

vomiting, menorrhagia.

191

Cissampelos owariensis

Menispermaceae

Ewe jokoje,Damargaji

Lungwort,velvet leaf

Roots,whole plant

Lung diseases,emmenagogue,antipyretic,diuretic,skin
diseases,blood tonic

192

Cissus quadrangularis

Vitaceae

Ogbakiiki,Da'ddori

Stemmed vine

Tuber,stem

Caries,dysmenorrhoea,urinary disorders

193

Citrullus colocynthis

Cucurbitaceae

Egusi bara

Bitter
gourd,colocynth,vine of
sodom,bitter apple.

Seeds,whole
plant,roots,fruit pulp.

Antimicrobials,purgative,anthelmintics,head lice,bladder
stone,contraceptive.

194

Citrullus lanatus

Cucurbitaceae

Egusi-baara

Water melon,cow melon Seeds, leaves,fruits,pulp

195

Citrus aurantifolia

Rutaceae

Osanwewe,Dankabuya,Afotanta Lime,swing
,Epe nkirisi

Leaves, stem, root, fruit

Fever, jaundice,antimicrobials abdominal ulcer,

gonorrhoea,carminative,hypertensive recipe,flavouring
agent,measles,cough,toothache,anthelmintics,scurvy.

196

Citrus aurantium

Rutaceae

Osan, oromboBitter orange,sour

igun,gangan,Olomaoyibo,B
orange
abbaan leemu

Juice, roots, oil

Cough, sore throat,

stomachache,anthelmintics,malaria,carminative,typhoid fever.

197

Citrus limon

Rutaceae

Osan-laimu,oromankirir,Babban leemui

Fruits,leaves,bark,roots

Antipyretic,cold,stomachic

Lemon

Womb expeller, diuretic, cystitis, malaria, leucorrhoea,

gonorrhoea,hypertension,whitlow.

198

Citrus paradisi

Rutaceae

Osan gerepu, osan paya. Grape fruit

Rind/external
coat,seeds,fruit

Antimicrobials,diabetes,astringent,emollient,demulcent, malaria.

199

Citrus sinensis

Rutaceae

Osanmimu, orombo didun Sweet orange

Twigs,stem bark,fruits

Dysentery, fever, headache,antimicrobial

agent,anthelmintics,toothache,antiscorbutic

200

Clappertonia ficifolia

Malvaceae

Bolobolo

Bolobolo

Leaves,roots

Cough

201

Clausena anisata

Rutaceae

Oboku, agbasa, atariobuko

Clausena

Leaves, roots,bark

Cough, cold, abdominal pain, asthma, bronchitis,dysentery,

arthritis,lumbago,malaria,anthelmintics,laxative,toothache.

202

Cleidon gaponicum

Euphorbiaceae

Twigs

Toothache

203

Cleistopholis paterns

Annonaceae

Apako

Salt and oil tree

Leaves,bark

Coughs,anthelmintics,antipyretic,respiratory
diseases,tuberculosis,purgative

204

Cleome ciliata

Capparaceae

Akuya-aaja, Ekuya

Wild mustard,cat's
whiskers

Leaves, seeds

Earache, convulsions, sores,

wounds,boils,anthelmintic,carminative,suppuration.

205

Cleome gynandra

Capparaceae

Ekuye, ekuya,ipiya

Bastard Mustard,cat's
whiskers

Leaves, seeds

Rheumatism,
headache,disinfectant,earache,neuralgia,anthelmintic,ease
labour.

206

Clerodendrum capitalum

Verbenaceae

Feregede,Illiri

Hollow stems

Leaves, root

Anthelmintics, dysentry, gonorrhoea.

207

Clerodendrum paniculatum

Verbenaceae

Ora-ojola, adabi

Garden quinine

Roots, leaves

Antipyretic, anthelmintics,venereal diseases, rheumatism,malaria

208

Clerodendrum umbellatum

Verbenaceae

Leaves

Wounds, cut.

209

Clerodendrum volubile

Verbenaceae

210

Clitoria ternatea

Leguminosae

211

Cnestis ferruginea

Connaraceae

212

Cnidoscolus acontifolius

213

Dagba

Leaves, roots

Venereal diseases, astringent, topical application, vermifuge.

Roots,leaves,seeds

Gonorrhoea,purgative,diuretic,ulcer

Akara aje, omuaja,esise,elemesan,Amun Short pod,alum plant

keta

Fruits, seeds, leaves,

root,bark

Snake bite, eyedrops, migraine, gonorrhoea,

madness,laxative,sore throat,pyorrhoea,stabilise pregnancy,oral
infections

Euphorbiaceae

Iyanapaja

Cnidoscolus

Leaves, sap

Diuretic, antimicrobial

Coccinia barteri

Cucurbitaceae

Ewe-oju

Fruited gourd

Whole plant

Venereal diseases,skin infections, earache

214

Coccinia grandis

Cucurbitaceae

Ewe-ero,Gurjin daaji

ivy gourd, scarlet gourd. Leaves, Fruit

Depression, venereal diseases, skin infection, antibacterial.

215

Cochlospermun planchonii

Cochlospermaceae

Sewetu,Raawayaa

Cotton plant

Roots,stem-bark

Gonorrhoea,menstrual disorder

216

Cochlospermun tinctorium

Cochlospermaceae

Sewetu,Balagande

Cotton plant

Whole plant,seeds

Jaundice,dysmenorrhoea,gastro-intestinal disorders, vaginal

discharge,bilharzia,antimicrobials.

217

Cocos nucifera

Palmae

Agbon,Kwakwar,Ake babe Coconut Palm

Bark, root, nuts

Bronchitis, liver ailments,migraine,emollient, scabies,

dysentery,antiseptic,toothache,uterine diseases,hair loss,liver
ailment,diuretic,anthelmintic,laxative

218

Cocparnus pendulus

Menispermaceae

Roots

Antipyretic

219

Coffea arabica

Rubiaceae

Kernels

Stimulant, rheumatism,diuretic

Butterfly pea

Kofi,Gahwa

Coffee

220

Coix lacryma-jobi

Poaceae

Aje,aka-ila,agbalamaria,ido-onisekere

Job's tear

Roots,fruits,seeds

Diuretic,anthhelmintics,asthma,stimulant,cicatrizant,irregular
menstruation,conjunctivitis.

221

Cola acuminata

Sterculiaceae

Obi abata,Oji

Abata kola nut

Fruit nuts

Stimulant, fever, malaria.

222

Cola Caricifolia

Sterculiaceae

Okokoro, Ogugu,

Monkey kola

Leaves

Eye infection, Ringworm.

223

Cola laurifolia

Sterculiaceae

Karanga,Ufa, Aworiwo

Twigs, stem bark

Tooth ache, dysentery, oral hygiene,caries,thrush

224

Cola millenii

Sterculiaceae

Obi-edun

Monkey Kola

Leaves,fruits.

Ringworms, scabies, gonorrhoea, dysentery,ophthalmia

225

Cola nitida

Sterculiaceae

Obi gbanja

Kola

Stem bark, seed, kernel

Diarrhoea, stimulant,diuretic,cardiac tonic,eye trouble

226

Colocasia esculenta

Araceae

Koko,kokofun,kokoibile,Gwamba

Cocoyam,wild taro

Tuber,leaves

Anaemia,wounds,rheumatism,poison antidote

227

Combretum glutinosum

Combretaceae

Kattakara

Leaves

childhood fevers,milk preservative.

228

Combretum grandiflous

Combretaceae

ikedike

Leaves

jaundice, galactogogue, cholagogues.

229

Combretum mucronatum

Combretaceae

Ogan,Ogolo,Fara geza

Leaves, root

Wounds, cough,
dysentery,anthelmintic,antimicrobials,biliousness,antipyretic

230

Combretum paniculatum

Combretaceae

Ogan, okan

Twigs

Jouts pains, black tongue, appetizer, febrifuge.

Combretum

231

Combretum racemosum

Combretaceae

Okan

Bush willow

Twigs

Black tongue, appetizer, weakness,antipyretic

232

Commelina diffusa

Commelinaceae

Itopere,godogboodo,Obogy,Balasa

Day flower,small blue

flower,commelina

Leaves, whole plant

Yellow fever, oedema, sore,

boils,itch,headache,backache,pregnancy promotion

233

Commiphora africana

Burseraceae

Turari,Dashi,Biskiti

Myrrh

Roots, fruit

Whooping cough, bronchitis,

stimulant,carminative,demulcent,astringent,expectorant,stimulant,
emmanagogue,menorrhoea,leprosy

234

Connarus africanus

Connaraceae

seed, root bark

Anthelmintic, astriagent

235

Conyza canadensis

Compositae

Canadian Fleabane,horsebane,pride
weed,horse weed

Whole plant

Gonorrhoea, diarrhoea, genital diseases, dysentery,

haemostatic, insect repellant, anti-bacterial activity

236

Conyza sumatrensis

Compositae

Olowojeja

Conyza

whole plant

Antipyretic,asthma,tuberculosis

237

Copaifera mildbraedii

Leguminosae

Ovbia-leke

Copaiva,copaiba

Fruits,seeds

Cathartic,diuretic,stimulant

238

Corchorus olitorus

Tiliaceae

Ewedu,Laaloo,Ahihiara

Jute plant

Leaves, seeds, root

Fever, worms, diarrhoea,

abscesses,demulcent,antiperiodic,anthelmintic,astringent,asthma

239

Cordia millenii

Boraginaceae

Omo

African cordia

Stem bark

Fever, cough, stomachache,mild tonic,astringent,toothache

240

Corynanthe johimbe

Rubiaceae

Idagbon

Yohimbe plant

Stem bark

Hypertension,aphrodisiac, dysmenorrhoea

241

Corynanthe pachyceras

Rubiaceae

Ako idagbon

Corynanthe yohimbe

Leaves, root, stem bark

Mental problems, impotence,

anaesthesia,aphrodisiac,antipyretic,local anasthesia,mental
problem

242

Cosmos sulphureus

Asteraceae

Ododo-imiesu

Yellow cosmos,sulphur
cosmos

Leaves, flowers

Antimicrobial,wounds,astringent,colourant.

243

Costus afer

Zingiberaceae

Ireke - Omode,teteeegungun,Opate,Kaki
zuwa

Ginger lily

Stem, roots, fruit,juice

Coughs, diabetes, rheumatic swellings,

cuts/sores,diuretic,diabetic,antiarthritic
property,malaria,jaundice,gonorrhoea,bilharzia,anti-snake.

244

Coula edulis

Olacaceae

udi, ivanlegbe

Kernel, bark

Dysentery, stomach disorder, skin diseases.

245

Courbonia virgata

Capparaceae

Kumkum

Courbonia

Roots,fruits,leaves

Stimulant,chest pains,cough

246

Crassocephalum crepidioides Compositae

Efo ebolo

Velvet plant,ebolo,redflower ragleaf

Whole plant, roots, leaves. Indigestion, colic, flatulence, headache, breast-cancer.

247

Crassocephalum rubens

Compositae

Ebire

Ebire,ebolo

Leaves,roots

Earache,carious tooth,breast cancer,stomachache

248

Craterispermum laurinum

Rubiaceae

Ozoh

Alum bark

Inner bark,leaves

Gonorrhoea,
schistosomiasis,vermifuge,fever,aphrodisiac,malaria,jaundice,ey
e trouble

249

Crateva adansonii

Capparaceae

Eegunorun,taniya,ajanaka,Ungud Garlic pear

udu,Amakarode

Leaves, bark

Tonic, stomachache, antipyretic,rubefacient,urinary disorders

250

Crescentia cujete

Bignoniaceae

Igi igba,igisogba

Calabash tree,gourd tree Fruits

Receptacle for herbal medicines

251

Crinum glaucum

Amaryllidaceae

Isu meri

Crinum lily,spider lily

Antimicrobial,purgative,rubefacient,cough,anti-allergic
properties,female fertility

252

Crinum jagus

Amaryllidaceae

Obase, Ogede-Odo,Ede
obase, Albasar kwadi

Frest crinum, poison bulb Bulb, Leaves

bulb,flower-stalks

Chronic cough, tuberculosis,

rheumatism,emetic,whitlow,anthelmintics,purgative,rubefacient

Sandcrown berry,crystal
Root, stem bark
bark

253

Crossopteryx febrifuga

Rubiaceae

Ayeye

254

Crotalaria retusa

Leguminosae

Koropo,alatunse,saworo,Y
Rattle box,rattle pea
ara, Akidimuo

Root, seeds, juice of

pods,leaves.

Fever, cirrhosis, liver lesions, dysentery,colic,vermifuge

255

Croton lobatus

Euphorbiaceae

Eru,Namijin-zaakii bansaa Cascarilla

Root, bark, leaves

Guinea worm, convulsions, skin diseases.rheumatic pain, urinary

disorder,purgative

256

Croton penduliflorus

Euphorbiaceae

Aworoso

Croton,Turk's cap

Seeds,whole plant.

Constipation,general debility,diuretics,arthritis,purgative,antitumour

257

Croton zambesicus

Euphorbiaceae

Ajekobale

bushveld

Leaves,twigs

Piles,gonorrhoea,arthritis,diarrhoea,impotence,

258

Cryptolepia sanguinolenta

Periplocaceae

Root, stem

Antipyretic, antibacterial, urinary infections, gastrointestinal

disorder, rheumatism.

259

Cryptostegia grandiflora

Apocynaceae

Leaves, latex

Fungi infection, heart problem.

260

Cucumeropsis manni

Cucurbitaceae

Itoo, eyen

Leaves

Milk laxative

261

Cucumis melo

Cucurbitaceae

Baara-ekate,Gurji

Leaves, root

Fungal diseases, emetic,purgative,gonorrhoea.

262

Cucumis prophetarum

Cucurbitaceae

ruit pulp

Vermifuge

263

Cucurbita maxima

Cucurbitaceae

Seeds,fruits.

Tapeworm, diuretic, taenicide, otitis,utensils.

Melon,musk melon

Elegede,apala,Kabeewaa Melon-pumpkin

Fever, gastrointestinal&respiratory disorders.

264

Cucurbita pepo

Cucurbitaceae

Elegede,Ogbogolo,Kabew Pumpkin,gourd,vegetableSeeds, leaves,fruits,pulp

a,gboro.
marrow

Urinary complaints,
cathartic,taenicide,diuretic,demulcent,anthelmintics,boils,burns,an
ti-tumour.

265

Culcasia scandens

Araceae

Agunmona

Leaves

Skin disease,anaesthetic,stomachache,pregnancy
booster,venereal disease

266

Curculigo pilosa

Hypoxidaceae

Epakun,Dooyar kureegee African crocus

Roots

Leaukaemia,gonorrhoea,cough,purgative,astringent,aphrodisiac,
demulcent

267

Curcuma longa

Zingiberaceae

Gangamu, laali pupa

Tubers

Jaundice, eye wash, skin diseases, vermifuge,yellow

fever,ringworm,anti-tumour,antimicrobials,carminative,malaria

268

Cuscuta australis

Convolvulaceae

Mologinigini,ganagana,omi
nsinminsinDodder, devils root
gogoro,Soyyaya

Whole plant

Laxative, kidney, liver disease,

sores,laxative,astringent,anthelmintic,measles

269

Cyathula prostrata

Amaranthaceae

Shawere pepe,
Tanaje,K'arangiya kusu

Pasture weed

Whole plant

Ringworms, scabies, gonorrhoea, dysentery,rheumatism.

270

Cylicodiscus gabonensis

Leguminosae

Olosan, Aja-igi

Denya,okan

Bark

Diarrhoea, dysentery

271

Cymbopogon citratus

Poaceae

Kooko-oba,Acharaehi

Lemon grass

Leaves, roots

Malaria, cough, sprains, lumbago, stomach tonic, stimulant,

cold,diaphoretic,diuretic,refrigerant,ringworm

272

Cynara scolymus

Compositlae

Kharsuf

Whole plant

Diuretic, liver diseases, anti-atherosderotic, use as sugar

substitute

273

Cynodon dactylon

Graminae

Kapet garassi,Buntun
kudaa

Bahama grass,dub grass Leaves, root

Venereal diseases, astringent, haemostatic, urinary infection,

wounds.

274

Cyperus esculentus

Cyperaceae

Ofio, omu,Aya aya

Nut grass, tiger

nut,papyrus,yellow
nutsedge.

To induce vomiting,diuretic,anthelmintics,carminative,menstrual
disorders.

Turmeric

Whole plant

275

Cyrtosperma senegalense

Araceae

Ope-igbo,igooha

Swamp-arum

Leaves,rhizome,fruits

Cough,ease labour,astringent,ulcer,gonorrhoea.

276

Dacryodes edulis

Burseraceae

Elemi,ube

Native pear,African
plum,bush butter tree

Bark, leaves,fruits.

Jiggars,skin diseases, acute

malaria,anthelmintics,astringent,wounds,clearing pregnancy
stretch marks,elephantiasis.

277

Dalbergia lactea

Leguminosae

Ojiji, abinrere

Flat bean

Bark, stem-dust

Pimples,anthelmintic,ease labour

278

Dalbergia saxatilis

Leguminosae

Ogundu, Paran,runhun
zaki,Obunzizi

Flat bean

Leaves, bark, roots

Cough, small pox, skin lesions, bronchial ailments,toothache

279

Dalbergiella welwitschii

Leguminosae

Emosho-elemosoo,emesoWest African black wood Stem, twigs, roots, leaves Bronchial ailments,purgative,anthelmintic,menstrual disorder.
igangan, afoso,

280

Daniellia oliveri

Leguminosae

Iya,Kadaura,Ozabwa,
Maje

African copaiba,balsam
tree,niger-copal,maaje

Gum, bark

Dysentery, diarrhoea, toothache,urinary infection,astringent,tooth

ache

281

Daniellia thurifera

Leguminosae

Iya

Frankincense tree

Stem-wood dust

Scabies

282

Datura metel

Solanaceae

Apikan,Ajeguneegun,gegemu,Furenjuuji

Devil's trumpet,hairy
thorn apple

Leaves

Ashma,venereal diseases,convulsion.

283

Datura stramonium

Solanaceae

Apikan, ododoomode,zakami suturamai

rawiya,Myaramuo

Stink weed,thorn
apple,devil's
trumpet,jimson-weed

Leaves, seeds, root

Asthma, cough, astringent,aphrodisiac,mental

disorders,gonorrhoea,lumbago,neuralgic,insomnia,anodyne,sedat
ive,antispasmodic

284

Deinbollia pinnata

Sapindaceae

Ogiri-egba, Ekusi-Oloko

Water willow

Leaves, root

Cough, bronchial asthma.,aphrodisiac

285

Delonix regia

Leguminosae

Seke seke,ayin.

flame of the forest

Leaves,bark,seeds,flower
Diuretic,anthelmintics,astringent,leucorrhoea
s

286

Dennettia tripetala

Annonaceae

Igbere,Nmimi

Pepperfruit

Fruit,leaves,stem-twigs.

Insect repellant,fever,cough,toothache,stimulant

287

Desmodium adscendens

Leguminosae

Epaile,aberodefe,Nbasioku

Desmodium

Leaves, whole plant

Constipation, convulsions, gonorrhoea, syphilis, bronchial

asthma,spermcount enhancer.

288

Desmodium gangeticum

Leguminosae

Ewe-emo

Leaf, root

Astringent, urinary disorder, broachi infection, fever, chest

infection.

289

Detaruyn nucricaroyn

Leguminosae

Taura, Ogbogbo

Bark, leaves

Wounds, ulcers

290

Dialium guineense

Leguminosae

Awin,Icheku,Tsamiyar
kurmi

Black tamarind,tumble
tree

Leaves, fruit, bark, twigs

Fever, coughs, bronchitis, toothache,astringent, diuretic

291

Dichapetalum baneri

Chailletiaceae

Ngbu ewu

Good killer

Seeds

Cough, rheumatism, bachache

292

Dichapetalum toxicarium

Dichapetalaceae

Alo, Itakun, ikunmu-agbo

Gift-blaar,ratsbane

Stem bark, twigs,leaves

Jaundice,poisonous to animals,malaria,cardiac asthma

293

Dichrostachys cinerea

Leguminosae

Kara, Ajagboluti,Ami
ogwu,Dundu

West African sickle

bush, Princess's
earrings

Bark, root, latex

Fever, stomachache,
toothache,diuretic,astringent,anthelmintics,scald,sores

294

Dicoma sessiliflora

Compositae

Doda

Dicoma

Whole plant

Antipyretic,aphrodisiac,cough,stomachache

295

Digitaria horizontalis

Poaceae

Ariran, eeran,Karanin
dawaki

Crab grass,sourgrass

Whole plant

Nervous problem,enhancing memory

296

Dioclea reflexa

Leguminosae

Agbarin, epe, arin

Dioclea,bull's eye

Seed

Asthma,head lice,dandruff,stimulant.

297

Dioscorea bulbifera

Discoreaceae

Isu-emina,emina,isuahun,Dooyar bisa

Air potato,aerial potato

yam

Tuber

Mystic
properties,diarrhoea,dysentery,constipation,anthelmintics,antidot
e for snake and scorpion venom,coughs,mental
problems,diabetes,weak erection,breast
enlargement,fever,rheumatism,antimicrobials.

298

Dioscorea dumetorum

Dioscoreaceae

Esuru,gudugudu,Gursami

Wild yellow yam,African

bitter yam,three-leaved
yam.

Tubers, leaves

Colic, abdominal, vomiting, analgesic,skin disorders,psychic

trouble,malaria,ease labour,anti-bilharzia.

299

Dioscoreophyllum cumminsii

Mennispermaceae

Inunurin, Omuaja

Serendipity berry

Fruits,leaves,roots.

Diabetes, obesity, impotence,tonic for debility.

300

Diospyros canaliculata

Ebenaceae

Oriloje, Owe

Date plum

Bark, leaves

Leprosy, antimicrobials,anthelmintics,abortifacient,cardiac tonic.

301

Diospyros mespliforimis

Ebenaceae

Ige,igidudu,Kalwaa

Ebony tree

Root bark, stem bark

Bilharzia, diarrhoea,
antibacterial,anthelmintic,astringent,abortifacient,fertility
regulation

302

Discoglypremna caloneura

Euphorbiaceae

Akikaagba, Ogwilaki

Seeds

Gastrointestinal disorder, catharsis, abortion, purgative.

303

Dissotis rotundifolia

Melastomataceae

Awede,Ajagunmorasin

304

Dodonaea viscosa

Sapindaceae

305

Dorstenia prorepens

Moraceae

Alaifo, aloifo

306

Dracaena manni

Dracaenaceae

307

Drynaria laurentii

Polypodiaceae

Chickweed,starwort,star
Whole plant
weed,

Venereal diseases,
coughs,antimicrobials,conjunctivities,haemostatic,weight
control,diuretic,asthma,ulcer.

Leaves

Sore throat, diaphoretic, fever.

Contrayerva,rock
begonia,sokotan

Stem twig,leaves

Nephrosis,wound,antipyretic,antimicrobials.

Ope-kannakanna,
peregun,Akuku

Dracaena

Roots,leaves,fruits

Skin diseases,antimicrobials,stomachache,caries.

Afomo

Drynaria

Whole plant, leaves.

Venereal diseases.

308

Drypetes chevalieri

Euphorbiaceae

Osunsun-iro

309

Drypetes Florabunda

Euphorbiaceae

Asokara

310

Duranta repens

Verbenaecae

311

Dyschoriste perrottetii

Acanthaceae

312

Echinacea purpurea

Compositae

313

Eclipta prostrata

Compositae

314

Ehretia cymosa

315

Drypetes

Leaves

Cough,asthma,bronchitis

Stem

Toothache, oral hygiene

Fruits

Anthemintic, insecticide

Seed

Inflammation, Eye irrigation.

Purple cone, black

sampson

Rhizome

Antimicrobial agent.

Abikole, arojoku

Ink plant,thistles,false
daisy

Leaves

Elephantiasis, fever,cough, skin diseases,oedema,liver

ailments,emetic,antiseptic,diarrhoea,convulsion.

Boraginaceae

Jaoke

Puzzle bush,ivorywood

Leaves,bark

Amenorrhoea,contraceptive,fevers,convulsion,fracture
management

Eichhornia crassipes

Pontederiaceae

Bebelu oju
omi,mako,gbeborun.

Water hyacinth

Whole plant

Skin care,fresh juice for wounds,styptic,goitre,protecting feet as

foot wears

316

Ekebergia senegalensis

Meliaceae

Ijebo, Ayape,Madachin
dutsi

Stavewood

Trunk bark,roots.

Rheumatism, insomnia,malaria,antipyretic,blood tonic, chicken

box,charred powder of roots for inducing sneezing

317

Ekebergia capensis

Meliaceae

Oronu, madachin

Cape ash,essenhout

Leaves, roots,bark

Fever, epilepsy, haemolytic,sinusitis,purify blood,insomnia,

malaria.

318

Elaeis guineensis

Palmae

Ope, igiope,Nkwe,Ake,Kwakwar

Red oil palm

Root, palm oil,bark,kernels Malaria, mental disorders,diarrhoea,asthma,measles.

Bidi-Diyan

Oroigi, oroonigi

Asthma plant

Leaves, stem
bark,roots,latex

Intestinal
parasities,fever,measles,purgative,warts,epilepsy,asthma,analge
sic,skin diseases.

Leave, root

Fever, cough.

319

Elaeophorbia drupifera

Euphorbiaceae

320

Elephantapus scaber

Compositae

321

Eleusine indica

Poaceae

Esekannakanna,Ciyaawar
tuuji,Ichite

322

Elytraria marginata

Acanthaceae

Eso

Whole plant

Gonorrhoea, impotence, stomache, cough, infertility.

323

Elytraria marginata

Acanthaceae

Eso

Whole plant

Gonorrhoea, male-impotence, stomache, cough, infertility.

324

Embelia guineaasis

Myrsinaceae

Leaves, root

Anthelmintic, skin diseases

325

Embelia schimperi

Myrsinaceae

Kiru

Stem bark, leaves

Antispasmodic, anthelmintic.

326

Emilia coccinea

Compositae

Odundun-owo, odundunokun,Ogbunizu,nte -ana

Tassel flower,scarlet
tassel flower

Leaves, sap, roots.

Ulcers, craw-craw, abscesses of the breast, yaws, lice,

ringworm, febrifuge, syphilis, hernia, gonorrhoea,
measles,cough,salad.

327

Enantia chlorantha

Annonaceae

Osopupa, Awopa,dokitaigbo,Kakerim

African yellow wood

Bark

Typhoid fever,malaria,antimicrobials, jaundice, rickettsia,infective

hepatitis,haemostatic,uterus stimulant,ulcer.

328

Entada africana

Leguminosae

Ayunrebanabana,Tawatsa

Entada

Bark, leaves, root, seeds

Astringent,antimimicrobials, antipyretic, abortifacient,malaria.

329

Entada gigas

Mimosaceae

Aagbaa

Seahearts,monkey
ladders

Leaves,seeds,stem-twigs.

Diarrhoea,antimicrobial,abdominal pain,
abortifacient,convulsion,astringent,charm to ward off evil spirit

Bermuda
Leaves
grass,wiregrass,fowl foot

Coughing with bloody sputum,antipyretic,anthelmintics,venereal

diseases.

330

Entandrophragma cylindricum Meliaceae

Ijebo,Owura

Cedar mahogany

Stem bark

Diabetes, cough, fever,gastro-intestinal disorders, black

tongue,stimulant

331

Eragrostis tremula

Poaceae

Ariran,Burburwa

Eragrostis,lovegrass

Whole plant

To improve memory

332

Eremomastax speciosa

Acanthaceae

Jangborukan,asoyin

Eremomastax

Leaves

Guinea worms,anthelmintic,sores

333

Erissema psoraleoides

Leguminosae

Roro, Isapa-eluju

Leavs, roots, seeds

Venereal diseases, boils, cuts, eye infection.

334

Eruatamia coronaria

Apocynaceae

Leaves, stem, root

Anthelmintic, skin infection, toothache, eye diseases-ophthalmia.

335

Eryngium foetidum

Umbelliferae

Leaves

Ulcer, headache, hysteria

336

Erythrina senegalensis

Leguminosae

Ologbosere,lakale,Majiriya
Parrot tree,coral tree
,echichi

Leaves, bark,
seeds,roots.

Anthelmintics,cathartic,dysentery,antipyretic,emmenagogue,galac
togue

337

Erythrococca anomala

Euphorbiaceae

Iyere-igbo

Fruits,leaves,leaf-sap

Headache, joint pains,earaches,taeniacide.

338

Erythrophleum suaveolens

Leguminosae

Erun obo, oluSasswood,Ordeal

obo,Ajeku,Obo,Gwaska,in
tree,Sassy bark.
yi,akpa.

Stem bark, leaves,roots.

Chicken pox, gangrenous sores, snake bite,emetic.filarial worm

swelling,skin diseases,wound,hypertension,local
anaesthetic,sneezing inducer.

339

Erythroxylum coca

Erythroxylaceae

Red wood

Leaves

Local anaesthesia, sedative.

340

Euadenia trifoliata

Capparaceae

Euadenia

Roots, stem, bark,fruit

Tuberculosis,arthritis, otalgia, aphrodisiac, rectal prolapse.

East India Rosebay,

Nero's crown

Ajinringburigbu,
Logbokiya,Kanumfari

Cocca

341

Eucalyptus globulus

Myrtaceae

Eucalyptus

Leaves

Nasal congestion, antibacterial, wounds, mouth wash.

342

Eugenia aromatica

Myrtaceae

Kanafuru

Clove

Flower

Toothache, carminative, rubefacient, serving as preservative in

herbal recipes.

343

Eugenia malaccencis

Myrtaceae

Apulu

Apple,African water
apple,rose-water apple

344

Eugenia unifolia

Myrtaceae

Pitanga

Pitanga

345

Eulophia millsoni

346

Antimicrobial,source for vitamins

Leaves, fruit

Antimicrobial.

Orchidaceae

Rhizome

Aphrodisiac

Euphorbia balsamifera

Euphorbiaceae

Stem, latex

Caries, dysentery

347

Euphorbia deightonii

Euphorbiaceae

Oro agogo

Leaves

Woman Sterility

348

Euphorbia heterophylla

Euphorbiaceae

Egele

Leaves, root

Skin diseases, febrifuges, purgative.

349

Euphorbia hirta

Euphorbiaceae

Emi-ile, iroko-iju,egele,oroelewe,ahihia ugwa,Noonon Asthma weed

kurciyaa,Odane inenemii

Whole plant,exudate

Cough, asthma, catarrh, hay-fever,pulmonary ailment,hay

fever,amoebic
dysentery,conjuctivitis,anthelmintic,aphrodisiac,increase lactation
and shape of breast,hypertension,antispasmodic

350

Euphorbia kamerunica

Euphorbiaceae

Oro,ukoko,oro-alagogo

Fence Cactus

Latex.

Topical application to aid umbilical cord dropoff,warts,anthelmintics,purgative

351

Euphorbia laterifolia

Euphorbiaceae

Oro were, enuopiri

Scutellann,little cactus

Leaves,exudate

Dermatosis, infertility, anthelmintics constipation, convulsive

fevers

Euphorbia

352

Euphorbia unispina

Euphorbiaceae

Oro adete

Cactus

Exudate

Antidote for snake bites, fractures,skin diseases,antihelmintics

353

Evolvulus alsinoides

Convolvulaceae

Efunle,Karfi mallam

Slender dwarf Morning

glory

Whole plant

Diarrhoea,antipyretic,asthma,chronic bronchitis

354

Eythrococca anomala

Euphorbiaceae

Leaves

Anthelmintic, headache, rheumatic, pains, earache.

355

Fagara rubescens

Rutaceae

Ata

Bark

Toothache, headache, backache, general debiity.

356

Ficus asperifolia

Moraceae

Ipin,Asesa,Baure

Sandpaper plant

Leaves, root

Wounds, coughs.

357

Ficus capensis

Moraceae

Opoto,Farin
bauree,Anwerenwa

African mustard tree,fig

tree

Leaf, stem, root, fruits

Dysentery, oedema, leprosy, epilepsy,

ricketts,emollient,astringent,infertility,increase
lactation,respiratory disorders,gonorrhoea.

358

Ficus elegans

Moraceae

Asoro

porcelain vine

Leaves

Diarrhoea, piles, stomach-ache, constipation, craw-craw.

359

Ficus exasperata

Moraceae

Epin, Ewe-ipin

Sand paper tree

Leaves, bark, root, seeds

Stomach disorder, scabies, gonorrhoea, urinary ailments,

jaundice,abortifacient,antipyretic.

360

Ficus mucuso

Moraceae

Odan-afomo,Ediso,
Obobo,Jan bauree

Fig

Bark of stem

Insomnia

361

Ficus thonningii

Moraceae

Odan abaa,opoto,abaodan ,Guluba

Wild fig,fiddle leaf fig

Bark

Wounds,fevers,dysentery

362

Ficus vallis-choudae

Moraceae

Oguro, Ogunro,Dulu

Umbrella thorn

Leaves, stem, latex

Jaundice, gastro-intestinal disorders,anthelmintic,astringent,skin

disorders

363

Ficus vogelii

Moraceae

Oba-Odan

Bark, fruit, latex

Wound, diarrhoea, dysentery, boils

364

Flabellaria paniculata

Malpighiaceae

Iagbo-Iagbo

Leaves

Wounds, cuts

365

Flacourtia flavescens

Flacourtiaceae

Osere

Flacourtia

Leaves, root

Asthma, bronchitis, catarrhal

condition,antibacterial,astringent,diaphoretic,antiperiodic,toothach
e.

366

Fluerya aestuans

Urticaceae

Fuyafuya,Ipe erin

African nettle

Whole plant

Liver diseases,diuretic, antipyretic,astringent,piles,haemostatic,

burns,hair care, pregnancy booster,expels bladder stone

367

Funtumia africana

Apocynaceae

Akoire, Ako-ire Mbamiri

Male funtum

Root, stem, leaves

Constipation, wounds, boils,weak bladder, jaundice,antipyretic.

368

Funtumia elastica

Apocynaceae

Ire ,Mba

Lagos silkrubber
tree,wild rubber

Stem, twigs, stem, latex

Jaundice, piles, impotence,antipyretics.

369

Galinsoga parviflora

Compositae

Leaves

Wounds, analgesic

370

Garcinia afzelii

Guttiferae

Okuta

Mangostreen

Stem-twigs

Dysentery.aphrodisiac,oral thrush,toothache

371

Garcinia kola

Guttiferae

Orogbo,Adi,Akuilu

Bitter kola

Seeds, root, stembark,fruits.

Antimicrobials,dysentery, tumours, bronchitis, cough,

fever,toothache, throat and respiratory ailments,liver
disorders,headache,evacuant, Anti-cancer.

372

Garcinia manni

Guttferae

Okuta, Okok

Root,stem

Diuretic

373

Gardenia ternifolia

Rubiaceae

Gangan,
oruwan,Gaudan,Ulimili

Roots, fruits

Fever, cough, stomachache, dysentery,skin lesion,emetic

Yellow gardenia, gaude.

374

Geophila obvallata

Rubiaceae

Leaves

Eye wash, headache, tooth ache, stomachache

375

Gisekia pharmacioides

Molluginaceae

Leaves, fruits

Wounds, cut, anthelmintic, purgative

376

Gladiolus psittacinus

Iridaceae

Baka,isu baka

Sword lily, corn flag

Bulb

Antigonococcal,dysentery,diarrhoea,mental
disorder,constipation,mystic use.

377

Gloriosa superba

Liliaceae

Mora, eweaje,akalamagbo,Obara
okpa,Baurere

Gloriosa,climbing
lily,glory lily

Tubers, leaves

Gonorrhoea, head lice,

rheumatism,purgative,antiperiodic,stomachic tonic.

378

Glossonema boveanum

Asclepiadaceae

Taarin-gidaa

Whole plant

Use to increase lactation I pregnant woman.

379

Glycine max

Leguminosae

Ewa

Seeds

Laxative

380

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Leguminosae

381

Glyphaea brevis

Tiliaceae

Atori

Atori, masquerade stick

Stem bark, leaves,stemtwigs

Diarrhoea, fever, respiratory

ailment,gonorrhea,wound,toothache,gum infection

382

Gmelina arborea

Verbenaceae

Igi melina

Gmelina,parrot's beak

Roots,leaves

Antipyretic,stomach disorder,cough,gonorrhoea,demulcent

383

Gnidia kraussiana

Thymelaeceae

Mada,sungoje,samberu,tur
uribi.

Root, leaves

Skin diseases, leprosy, dysentery, diarrhoea, nasal discharge,

purgative.

384

Gomphrena globosa

Amaranthaceae

Whole plant,leaves

Antipyretic,diuretic,astringent,cough,laxative,emmenagogue

Soya bean

Sweet wood,sweet wort,

Root
liquorice root.

Bachelor's button, globe

amaranth

Expectorant, bronchitis, sorethroat, demulcent, emollient,

alterative.

385

Gongronema latifolium

Asclepiadaceae

Aunjeadiye, Itaji,Utazi

Amaranth globe

Stem

Sore gums,colic, dyspepsia, anthelmintic.

386

Gossypium barbadense

Malvaceae

Owu,akese,gwandi,Olulu
ogho,Owula

West indian Cotton

Leaves, roots, seeds

Convulsions, dysentery,asthma,antipyretic,hypertension,
ulcers,contraceptive, relieve menstrual cycle
disorders,emmenagogue,abortfacient,ease labour

387

Gouania longipetala

Rhamnaceae

Laghosa

Stem, twigs

Gum infection

388

Greenwayodendron
suaveolens

Annonaceae

Agudugbu

Roots,leaves,bark

Anthelmintics,purgative,ease labour,menorrhagia,weak erection..

389

Grewia flavescens

Tiliaceae

Itakun okere,Dargaji

Sand paper raisin,raisin

bush,wild raisin

Leaves

Boils, enlarged spleen,aid lactating mother

390

Grewia pubescens

Tiliaceae

Oraigbo

Raisin

Stem, leaves

Dysentery, gastro-intestinal disorder,antidote for snake

bite,boils,emollient

391

Grewia sp

Tiliaceae

Ila-oko, lakolako

Fruits

Religious purpose, mystic, soup with okra-like taste

392

Grewia venusta

Tiliaceae

Oraigbo,oro,Dargaza

Raisin

Leaves, twigs, stem bark

Fever, boils, wounds,colic,anti-diarrhoea,ease of labour

393

Griffonia simplicifolia

Leguminosae

Alukoko, Tapara, arin,

Olobahun

Griffonia

Roots, leaves

Bone-fracture, congestion,sedative,aphrodisiac,appetite
suppressant for weight loss.

394

Guaiacum officinale

Zygophyllaceae

Stem

Diuretic, diaphoretic, urinary disorder

395

Guibourtia copallifera

Leguminosae

Kaluk ofuon

Leaves, roots, fruits, stem Galactogogue, blood booster, rheumatism, gastro-enteritis,

exudate
dysentery.

Leaves

Skin infection, fever, diarrhoea, dysentery, syphilis, tonic,

increase lactation, prevention of leprosy.

Whole plants, root

Diabetes, antidote for snake bite.

Yaryodin-kura

Root, stem

Diabetes, heart stimulant, snake bite, anti-inflammatory, tonic.

Asteraceae

Sitta, nti

Leaves

Eye infection, gonorrhoea

Haemanthus multiflorus

Amaryllidaceae

Areyinkosun, totoodo,Albasar kwadi

Roots

Stimulant, cardiac tonic

401

Haematostaphis barteri

Anacardiaceae

Tursuhi,jan danyaa

Stem, bark, roots

Anthelmintic, febrifuge, emetic, tonic,hepatitis, sleeping sickness,

diarrhoea.

402

Haematoxylum
compechionum

Leguminosae

Wood bark

Astringent, diarrhoea, colouring.

403

Hannoa klaineana

Simaroubaceae

Igigun,Oghulu,Takar'dargi
Hannoa
wa

Stem, root

Hypertension,carminative,stimulant , fever.

404

Harrisonia abyssinica

Simaroubaceae

Arujeran

Leaves, stem, root

Stomachache, leprosy, antidote, cancerous tumours,bubonic

plague,skin diseases,antipyretic,anthelmintics,insomnia

405

Harungana madagascariensis Hypericaceae

Elepo, adenden,
Asunje,Uturu,Otori, Alillibar Dragon's blood tree
raafii

Stem-bark, root bark,

leaves,sap

Dysentery, piles, trypanosomiasis, fever, cold, jaundice, scabies,

haemostatic,emetic,black tongue,urinary fistula,ringworm,jaundice

406

Hedranthera barteri

Agbo omode

Leaves,fruit

Convulsion,anthelmintics,venereal diseases,cough,anti-tumour

396

Guiera senegalensis

Combretaceae

397

Gymnema sylvestre

Asclepiadaceae

398

Gymnema sylvestre

Asclepadaceae

399

Gynura amplexicanlis

400

Apocynaceae

Barbatta,olofun,saabara

Fireball lily

Logwood

Harrisonia

Hedranthera

407

Heeria insignis

Anaradiaceae

Kasheshe,Hawawen Zakii

Leaves, stem bark,roots

Anthemintic, aphrodisiac, galactogogue,dysentery,vermifuge

408

Helianthus annus

Compositae

Ododo-orun

Sunflower

Seeds,leaves

Diuretic,pulmonary disorders,expectorant

409

Heliotropium indicum

Boraginaceae

Agogo-igun, ApariIgun,ogberiakuko,Kalkashin korama

Heliotrope,cock's comb

Whole plant

Convulsions, cancer, worms ,rectal enema,mouth-wash.

410

Hexalobus crispiflorus.

Annonaceae

Lapawe, Apara,Oji ogoda

Hexalous

Roots, whole plant

Gonorrhoea,cough, malaria,

411

Hibiscus acetosella

Malvaceae

Akese

Hibiscus

Leaves

Dysentery

412

Hibiscus asper

Malvaceae

Isapa,Ireagu,Dangiraa

Bush roselle,thorny
roselle,water hemp

Leaves

Cough, wound,diuretics

413

Hibiscus rosasinensis

Malvaceae

Kekeke,Ireagu

Garden hibiscus

Leaves, stem, flower buds

Influenza, cough, asthma, tertiary syphilis, stomach

upset,appendicitis,hypertension,oligospermia,antipyretic

414

Hibiscus sabdariffa

Malvaceae

Sobo,Gurguzuu

Zobo,Jamaican sorre,
roselle

Leaves,flowers

Diuretic,coughs,dressing wounds,beverage

415

Hibiscus surattensis

Malvaceae

Kinkinrinmiyin,akonimara,s
eniferan,emo,sinkin-mini

Whole plant,leaves

Stomachache,mystic uses

416

Hildegradia barteri

Sterculiaceae

Okurugbedu,Kariya

Hildegradia

Bark

Epilepsy

417

Hilleria latifolia

Phytolaccaceae

Ogo, tarzan-igbo,zoroigbo,Akaato

Bush tarzan

Leaves,whole plant

Breast cancer,urethral
discharge,purgative,headache,anthelmintic,skin diseases

Bark seeds

Dysentery, diarrhea, jaundice, fever,astringent,bilious

disorder,anthelmintics

Efinrin-oso,anami-ole,suiitiHoslundia
agbe

Whole plant,leaves

Herpes,conjunctivitis,epilepsy,skin
diseases,diabetes,jaundice,abdominal
pain,antipyretic,haemostatic,antimicrobial, Malaria.

Violaceae

Abiwere

Whole plant

Easy and painless child delivery.

Hygrophila auriculala

Acanthaceae

Mafowo kauruonu bayin

giwaa

Whole plant

Blennorrhoea, craw-craw, bacteriostatic, diuretic.

422

Hygrophila auriculata

Acanthaceae

Mafowo kauruonu bayin

giwaa

Whole plant

Biennorrhoea, craw-craw, bacteriostatic, diuretic.

423

Hygrophilia auriculata

Acanthaceae

Mafowokanmi

Hygrophilia

Whole plant,roots

Diuretic,skin infections,urinary
disorders,antipyretic,demulcent,stomachache

424

Hymenocardia acida

Hymenocardiacae

Aboopa, Orupa

Hymenocardia

Leaves, bark

Measles, fever, jaundice, coated tongue.

425

Hymenostegia afzelii

Leguminosae

Arigbodigbo,arigbodigba,U
Hymenostegia
beze

Stem bark,twigs

Astringent,toothache,piles,cough

426

Hyoscyamus niger

Solanaceae

Herbane

Seeds, leavs

Antispasmodics, eye-wash, sedative.

427

Hypoestes forskalei

Acanthaceae

Ogbigbo

Hypoestes

Whole plant

Skin infections

428

Hypoestes verticillaris

Acanthaceae

Ekere, Akwukwoijiji

Whole plant leaves

Sore, fever, antiseptic, chest pains.

418

Holarrhena floribunda

Apocynaceae

Irena,Bakin mutum

419

Hoslundia opposita

Labiatae

420

Hybanthus enneaspermus

421

Connessi,false rubber
tree,holarrhena

Hybanthus

429

Hypoestes verticillaris

Acanthaceae

Ekere, Akwukwoijiji

Whole plant leaves

Sore, fever, antiseptic, chest pains.

430

Hypoxis nyasica

Hypoxodaceae

Whole Plant

Uterine cancer, premenstrual syndrome.

431

Hyptis suaveloensis

Labiatae

Jogbo,Kimba-kimba

Hyptis

Leaves

Cough,fevers,wounds,anthelmintic,carminative, malaria.

432

Icacina tricantha

Icacinaceae

Gbegbe

Icacina

Leaves,root,exudate

Rheumatism,aphrodisiac,toothache,anthelmintics,purgative,aborti
facient,wound,dermatophytosis.

433

Impatiens balsamina

Balsaminaceae

Garden balsam

Whole Plant

Antiseptic,fungicide.

434

Impatiens glandulifera

Balsaminaceae

touch me not

Poor man's
orchid,policeman's
Sap
helmet,purple jewelweed.

topical application on poison ivy rash

435

Indigofera arrecta

Leguminosae

Elu aja

indigo

Leaves, twigs.

Diarrhoea, dysentery.

436

Indigofera macrophylla

Leguminosae

Enise-Ana,Aniyaa
makoomiyaa.

Indian-indigo

Leaves

Whooping cough, bronchitis, piles, ulcers, enlargement of spleen

and liver,skin diseases.

437

Ipomoea asarifolia

Convolvulaceae

Ogbo oro ayaba, ewegboro,Duman kadaa

Morning glory

Whole plant, leaves,

flowers

Haemorrhage, urinary problem,purgative,syphilis.

438

Ipomoea batatas

Convolvulaceae

Odunkun,
anamo,kunkundukun,Dank Sweet potato
ali,Ekomako,Jioyibo

Leaves,tuber.

Boils, wounds, bronchial asthma,purgative,breast

swelling,diabetes,antimicrobials.

439

Ipomoea fistulosa

Convulvulaceae

Omo-ureuebo

Leaves, twigs

Toothache, mouthwash.

Bush morning glory

440

Ipomoea involucrata

Convolvulaceae

Ododo-odo,ododooko,alukerese,Duman
kwaadii

Morning glory

Leaves

Convulsions,purgative,eye
drops,asthma,arthritis,antipyretic,yellow
fever,filariasis,gynaecological diseases,gonorrhoea.

441

Ipomoea mauritiana

Convolvulaceae

Atewogba, Tanpopo

Bush morning glory

Whole plant

Rheumatism, asthma, dropsy.

442

Irvingia gabonensis

Irvingiaceae

Oro (Ogbono),Gooron birii Wild mango,bread tree

Leaves

Spleen Infection.

443

Isolana campanulata

Anacardiaceae

Aghakeze

Roots, stem-bark

Bronchial infections, skin diseases, cough, hematuria, fever,

bilharzia, tonic, rheumatism

444

Isolona campanulata

Annonaceae

Aghako-eze

Stem bark

Fever, cough, bitharzu

445

Jacaranda spp

Bignoniaceae

Jacaranda

Bark, leaves

Venereal diseases, spleen tonic.

446

Jasminum pauciflonum

Common Jasmine

Whole plant, leaves,

flowers

Anthelmintic, toothache, diuretic, antifungal wounds, abscess in

breast

447

Jateorhiza macrantha

Menispermaceae

Atutu

Jateorhiza,calumba

Leaves, roots,stem

Antidote to snake bite, ulcers, wounds, cuts, tonic,aphrodisiac

448

Jateorhiza Palmate

Menispermaceae

Atutu

Root bark, leaves, whole

plant

Hypertension, dysentery, anthelmintic, tonic, fever, stomachic

449

Jatropha curcas

Euphorbiaceae

Botuje,
lapalapa,Zugu,Olulu -idu

Physic nut

Seed, leaves, stem,

roots,sap

Ringworm, eczema,scabies, fever, guinea worms, herpes,rectal

enema,black tongue,whitlow,impotence,irregular
menses,convulsion,smallpox

450

Jatropha gossypiifolia

Euphorbiaceae

Botuje pupa,Binidi
zugu,Ake mbogho

Wild Cassava

Stem latex

Ringworm, ascaris, antitumour,malaria,dysentery,dysmenorrhoea.

451

Jatropha multifida

Euphorbiaceae

Ogege

Sap

Coated tongue

452

Jubernardia seretii

Legumonosae

Roots

Conjunctivitis.

453

Jussiaea linifoliio

Onagraceae

Bini-sensen

Leaves

Malaria.

454

Justicia flava

Acanthaceae

Odian, Oridun

Whole plant

Fungal skin diseases,malaria,stomach disorder,haematuria

455

Justicia insularis

Acanthaceae

Isepe-akere

Whole plant

Measles,smallpox.

456

Kaempfena nigerica

Zingiberaceae

Resurrection lily

Rhizome

Mental disorder, hallucinogenic agent

457

Kalanchoe crenata

Crassulaceae

Odundun, Eti,eleti,Onwa

Never die, Dogs

Liver,kalanchoe

Smallpox, convulsion, gonorrhoea, rheumatism,ear problem,

Leaves, roots,whole plant chronic cough, headache,wounds,asthma,palpitation,mental
disorder,anthelmintics.

458

Khaya ivorensis

Meliaceae

Oganwo,Ono,Madachi

African mahogany

Stem, root, barks

Malaria, Jaundice,anthelmintic,emetic,emmenagogue,skin
diseases,anaemia,arthritis

459

Kigelia africana

Bignoniaceae

Pandoro,iyan,Rawuya,Utu
Sausage tree
rubein

Root, stem bark, fruits,

leaves

Kidney disorders, malaria, dysentery,

rheumatism,gonorrhoea.,haemorrhage,spleen
infection,astringent,leucorrhoea,cough.

460

Klainedoxa gabonensis

Irvingiaceae

Kanakoro,odudu

Bark,seeds

Measles,yaws,skin diseases,thrush,venereal
diseases,chickenpox,toothache,stomachic

461

Kolobopetalum auriculatum

Menispermaceae

Whole plant

Relieve pains.

Bankas

Klainedoxa

462

Lactuca capensis

Compositae

Yanrin-oko,Namijin dayi

Lettuce

Leaves, whole plant

Diuretic, constipation.

463

Lagenaria breviflorus

Cucurbitaceae

Eso-ito, eso-itagiri,tagiri

Pseudocolocynth

Root, fruit

Purgative, anthelmintics, cathartic,lumbago,diabetes

mellitus,smallpox,chickenpox, abortifaecient.

464

Lagenaria siceraria

Cucurbitaceae

Ado,Oba,Duma,

Bottle gourd

Leaves, seeds, fruit pup

Anthelmintic properties, chest pains,purgative

465

Lagerstroemia speciosa

Lythraceae

Queen crape-myrtle

Leaves,ripe fruits

Antidiabetic,stimulant

466

Laggera alata

Compositae

Agemo-kogun, eru-taba

Laggera

Leaves, roots, sap

Fever, rheumatic pains, pneumonia, emmenagogue,

tapeworms,convulsion.

467

Laggera aurita

Compositae

Taba-ebora, Eru-taba

Whole plant

Malaria, Gastro-intestinal disorder, astringent, insect-repellant,

convulsion.

468

Landolphia dulcis

Apocynaceae

Ibo

Roots,stem

Rheumatism,cough,kidney diseases

469

Landolphia owariensis

Apocynaceae

Panukuru,Ci'woo,nwalikali, Vine rubber,rubber vine, Fresh leaves, roots, seed,

Malaria fever, gonorrhoea,vermifuge
Oto
ciwo.
bark

470

Lannea nigritana

Anacardaceae

Orita,oyinyin

Wodier wood

Leaves, root
bark,exudate.

Sprains, gout, dysentery, asthma, bruises.rheumatic

joint,astringent,neurotic disorders,skin diseases.

471

Lantana camara

Verbenaceae

Ewon - Agogo,Kimbar

Bush lantana, shrub

verbena,lantana.

Leaves

Fever,antiseptic,antispasmodic,antipyretic

472

Lasiodiscus mildbraedi

Rhamnaceae

Ogan-funfun

Stem

Oral hygiene

Sweet landolphia

473

Lasiosiphon kraussianus

Thymeloceae

Leaves, root

Burns, purgative, snakebite

474

Launaea taraxacifolia

Compositae

Yanrin,
Yamurin,Nonanbarya

Wild lettuce

Leaves

Yaws, Fracture management.

475

Lawsonia inermis

Lythraceae

Lali , Laali.Lallee

Hennaplant

Leaves, flowers,bark

Spermatorrhoea, jaundice, gonorrhoea, leucorrhoea, ulcers,

menorrhagia,astringent,skin diseases, malaria.

476

Lecaniodiscus cupanioides

Sapindaceae

Akika,Okpu,Kekera
kuchi,Kaafi naamaa zaakii

lecaniodiscus

Leaves,roots,young
shoots,seeds,stembark

Fevers,burns,liver abscess,purgative,amenorrhoea,typhoid
fever,jaundice,cough, malaria.

477

Leea guineensis

Leeaceae

Kojiya,aledo,alugbokita,
iya-keke-gbodo

Hansidhapan,leea

Leaves,roots,seeds.

Pregnancy detection,purgative,toothache,gonorrhoea,general
weakness.

478

Leersia hexrandra

Poaceae

Abeko

Leersia

Leaves

Asthma,bronchitis,chest pains

479

Leonotis nepetifolia

Labiatae

Agberulori,iku ekun

Lion's ears,lion's tail

Leaves,roots

Wound,skin diseases,emmenagogue,purgative,anthelmintic,tonic

480

Leptadenia hastata

Rubiaceae

Iran-aji-igbo

Leptadenia

Root, leaves, flowers

Antimicrobials, antispasmodic

481

Leptochloa coenilescins

Poaceae

Gyasua

Whole plant

Bathing of newborn

482

Leptogramma pillosiusaila

Thelyptoidacea

Rhizome

Diabetes, obesity

483

Leucaena glauea

Leguminosae

Seeds

Stimulant, tonic..

484

Leucas martinicensis

Labiatae

Keke-owu

485

Leucena leucocephala

Leguminosae

486

Lippia multiflora

Verbenaceae

487

Lobelia molleri

Lobeliaceae

488

Lonchocarpus cyanescens

Leguminosae

Elu,Talaki,Nji,Anunu

489

Lonchocarpus sericeus

Leguminosae

Ipapo,alakiriti,Njassi,Faki

490

Lonicera caprifolum

Caprifoliaceae

491

Lophira alata

Ochnaceae

492

Lovoa trichilioides

493

494

Leaves

Snake antidote

Lead tree, wild tamarind,

Leaves, seeds.
jumpy bean

Antimicrobial, blood tonic.

Sweetleaf

Whole plant

Hypertension,cough,antipyretic,jaundice,sleeping sickness

Whole plant

Antispasmodic and antileptic

West. African indigo

Root, bark, leaves

Arthritic conditions, sore, mental

disorders,boils,anthelmintics,antimicrobial.

Dotted lancepod,lilac
tree

Roots, bark

Convulsion, skin diseases,laxative

Honey suckle

Leaves and flowers

Respiratory disorder, expectorant, liver disorder.

Eki,
Pahan,uda,Kujeme,Akufo

Ironwood ,ekki,meni oil

tree,nambanchi

Root, barks, leaves,

seeds

Fever, coughs, jaundice, gastrointestinal disorders.

Meliaceae

Okoko-igbo, Epo-ipa.

Walnut

Stem bark

Yellow fever, cough, stomachache,anthelmintic

Ludwigia suffruticosa

Onagraceae

Ako ewuro odo

Water primrose

whole plant

Purgative,wounds,fevers,anthelmintics,cough

Luffa cylindrica

Cucurbitaceae

Aya-oyinbo,kankan oyinbo Smooth loafah,vegetable

Roots
,kankan ayaba
sponge

Efinrin-gogoro,efinrinforomaba

Purgative,tonic

495

Lycopersicon esculentum

Solanaceae

Tomati,Afufa,Tumaatur

Tomato

Leaves, fruit

Ear-ache, urinary troubles,carminative,fever,boils,fungal

infections,antimicrobial.

496

Lycopodium cernuum

Lycopodiaceae

Kujekuje

Creeping club
Moss,Lycopodiella
cernua

Whole plant

Malaria, newborn skin management .

497

Macaranga barteri

Euphorbiaceae

Asasa,
awasa,agbaasa,Owariwa

Macaranga

Stem bark, leaves

Dysentery, cough, boils, bruises, black tongue,breast

engorgement,irregular menstruation,urinary disorder.

498

Maesa lanceolata

Myrsinaceae

Leaves

Antimicrobial

499

Maesopsis eminii

Rhomnaceae

Igilogbon

Leaves

Diluretic, emetic, purgative.

500

Mallotus cordifolia

Euphorbiaceae

Ebewosa

Leaves

Malaria.

501

Mallotus oppositifolius

Euphorbiaceae

Oju-eja, Jeja,iyadudu,orokoro,Kpokokwa,K' Indian kamila

afar mutuwa

Leaves, roots, fruits.

Tapeworms, ringworm, pimples,

bruises,astringent,anthelmintic,tonic,haemostatic.

502

Mammea africana

Guttiferae

Ologbomodu,Ekpili

Root bark, stemexudate,fruit,bark.

Parasitic skin diseases, syphilis,convulsion,dysmenorrhoea..

503

Mangifera indica

Anacardaceae

Mangoro,Mangwaro,mang
Mango tree
olo

Leaves, root, stem bark

Malaria, diarrhoea, diabetes, skin lesions, high blood pressure,

haemorrhage,emmenagogue,insomnia,insanity,anthelmintics,anti
microbials,astringent,asthma,cough

504

Manihot esculenta

Euphorbiaceae

Gbaguda,
Ege,Akpu,K'araza

Leaves, tubers,stem bark

Gonorrhoea, purgative,ulcer,eye
drop,schistosomiasis,toothache.

505

Manniophytum fuluum

Euphorbiaceae

Ege, Ebumen

Root, shoots

Bronchitis, cough, gonorrhoea, stomacharche.

Mammea apple

Cassava

506

Mansonia altissima

Sterculiaceae

Ofun, Otutu

Mansonia

Stem bark

Constipation, leprosy.,aphrodisiac

507

Mareya spicata

Euphorbiaceae

Uhosa

Mareya

Leaves,fruits, stem bark

Skin diseases,cough,purgative,antipyretic,abortifacient,
tapeworms

508

Mariscus alternifolius

Cyperaceae

Ranransa,
Ikeregun,alubosa eranko

Mariscus

Stem-bases

Gonorrhoea, healing wound

509

Markhamia tomentosa

Bignoniaceae

Iru aya,aya

Bell bean tree

Leaves

Elephantiasis of scrotum,fevers,oedema,rheumatic pains,thrush,

malaria.

510

Marsdenia abyssinica

Ascelepiadaceae

Bark

Gonorrhoea

511

Marsderua latifolia

Asclepiadaceae

Root, stem bark, fruits,

leaves

Heart disease digezstive disorders.

512

Massularia acuminata

Rubiaceae

Ijebu chewing stick

Root, stem bark

Aphrodisiac, lumbago, cough, mental sickness.,anticariogenic

513

Matricaria recutita

Compositae

African chamomile

Flower

Analgesic, diarrhoea, antiinflammatory, antispasmodic

514

Mauclea vanderguchnii

Rubiaceae

Stem, bark, roots

Bathing sick child

515

Meerua crassifolia

Capparidaceae

Twigs

Toothache, oral hygiene.

516

Melaleuca leucadendron

Myrtaceae

Leaves

Rheumatic, gouts, eczema, inflammatory disease of the

respiratory tract and UTI colic flatulence.

Pako-Ijebu

Opepe-ira/Oro

Cajuput

Leaves, roots, stems

Haemostatic, inflammation, chicken pox, purgative, cough, sorethroat.

Leaves

Hemostatic agent, opthalmias, purgative.

Persian liliac,pride of
India,chinaberry

Bark, kernels, leaves

Anti-syphilitic, boils, skin diseases, antihelmintic

Iroko,Oji

Iroko tree

Root, latex, bark

Elephantiasis, antiseptic,
nausea,rheumatism,insomnia,abdominal pain, malaria.

Lamiaceae

Mintii

Peppermint

Whole plant

Mouth wash,stomachache,chestpains, respiratory infections.

Meptunia oleracea

Leguminosae

Galajin ruwa

Whole plant

Yellow fever

523

Mesua Ferrea

Guttiferae

Bark, flower, fruist, seed

Genito-urinary infection, rheumatic pain, skin infetion, dysentery,

cough, vomitting, dysentery, tonic.

524

Mezoneuron benthamianum

Leguminosae

Jenifinrani, amuranju

525

Microdesmis puberula

Euphorbiaceae

Ido-apata,
Esunsun,edopata,urokoapata,aringo,Ukperi

526

Microglossa abzelii

527

Microglossa pyrifolia

517

Melanthera scadens

Compositae

Abo-yunyun, Agbugbo

518

Melanthra brownei

Compositae

519

Melia azedarach

Meliaceae

Eke-oyinbo, Aforooyinbo,Kumar nasaaara

520

Melicia excelsa

Meliaceae

521

Mentha piperata

522

Melanthera

Iron wood tree

Leaves, stem twigs, roots Gonorrhoea, urethral dischage, anthelmintic.

Microdesmis

Bark, seeds, leaves

Diarrhoea, dysentery, impotence,enema,wound,eye-drop.

Compositae

Leaves, stem

Tuberculosis, respiratory disease, cough, sorethroat, arachie.

Compositae

Leaves, root

Antipyretic, yellow fever, aphrodisiac, abortifctant, tooache, base

labour.

Leaves, whole plant

Anthelmintic, Aphrodistac, yellow fever, colds, filariasis,

toothache, abortifacient.

Leaves, sap,whole plant

Cough, bronchitis, anthelmintics, lumbago, rheumatic

pains,urethritis,diuretic, malaria, conjunctivitis, schistosomiasis,
jaundice, small-pox.

Leaves, stem bark

Upper respiratory tact diseases, sorethroat, pains.

Milletia

Roots, bark

Fever, cough, respiratory ailment,anthelmintic,ophthalmia

Ewon agogo,Gumbi

Catclaw Mimosa

Leaves, seeds

Febrile convulsion

Mimosaceae

Patanmo,aluro

Sensitive plant,shame
plant

Leaves

Guinea worms piles, kidney disease,fistula,boils

Mimusops kummel

Sapotaceae

Emido,Uku

Bullet wood

Stem bark, seeds

Antipyretic,astringent, mouth wash,stomachic

535

Mirabilis jalapa

Nyctaginaceae

Tanaposo,aje
onisu,Giyeya,Uburu mili

Four 0' clock

plant,marvel of peru

Roots,leaves

Wounds,purgative

536

Mitracarpus scaber

Rubiaceae

Irawo ile,irawo ale,googa

maaso

Mitracarpus,button grass Whole plant

Fungal diseases,wounds,ulcers

537

Mitragyna inermis

Rubiaceae

Okobo,Giyeya

African Linden

Dysentery, leprosy,antipyretic,diuretic,gonorrhoea.

538

Mitragyna stipulosa

Rubiaceae

Abura, EweObi,Uburu,Gayensori

Mitragyna,African linden Leaves, stem, roots

528

Microglossa pyrifolia

Compositae

Asibogo

529

Mikania cordata

Compositae

Iyawa,ejon

530

Milletia zechiera

Legumonsae

Nousu ufo

531

Millettia thonningii

Leguminosae

Ito,Tuburku,Ajukwu
okeokpa

532

Mimosa pigra

Mimosaceae

533

Mimosa pudica

534

Climbing hemp-weed

Bark

Fever, cough, dysentery, pregnancy diseases,colic,skin

diseases,anthelmintics

539

Mollugo nudicaulis

Molluginaceae

Kujekuje,Ankwai narba

540

Mollugo oppositifolius

Molluginaceae

541

Momordica angustisepala

542

Chick weed(daisyleaved)

Whole plant

Whooping cough,vermifuge

Sawewe

Whole plant

Antimicrobial,caries,stomachic,headache

Cucurbitaceae

Ejirin-nla

Stem

Antimicrobial.

Momordica charantia

Cucurbitaceae

Ejinrinwere,Alo-ose,
Kakayi

African Cucumber, bitter Whole plant, seeds, fruit

gourd,balsam pear
root

Diabetes, piles, convulsions, jaundice, sore,nervous

disorders,diabetic recipe,emetic,night
blindness,aphrodisiac,dysmenorrhoea,anthelmintic,antimicrobials

543

Momordica foetida

Cucurbitaceae

Ejirin - lila,Hakayi,Alu-osi

Large-leaved African
bitter cucumber

Leaves, fruit

Diabetes, stomach-ache,laxative,anthelmintic

544

Mondia whitei

Periplocaceae

Isirigun, Gbolo-gbolo,
Aghuma

Mondi

Root, leaves, whole plant. Pile, malaria, rubefacient.

545

Monodora brevipes

Annonaceae

Ako-lakose

546

Monodora myristica

Annonaceae

Abo-lakoshe,Ariwo,Ehuru

547

Monodora tenuifolia

Anacardiaceae

Ehina-wo sinin

548

Monsonia senegalensis

Geraniaceae

549

Morelia senegalensis

Rubiaceae

Dandojee,Akule,Inuwar
bauna

Calabash nutmeg

Morelia

Fruit, roots, stem

Venereal diseases, purgative, urethral stricture.

Seeds

Constipation, lice, guinea worm,

headache,anaemia,impotence,wounds,arthritis.

ruits, leaves, root

Antihaemorrhage, dysentery, Parasitic skin diseases,

toothache.

Oil

Emmenagogue

Stem

Fever, general debility,fish poison.

550

Morinda lucida

Rubiaceae

Oruwo, eruwo,Eze ogu

,Njisi

Brimstone-tree

Leaves, stem bark, root

bark

Malaria, diabetes, heart

diseases,purgative,emetic,diuretic,jaundice,flatulence, Anticancer.

551

Morinda morindioides

Rubiaceae

Oju-Ologbo

Morinda

Root, bark, leaves, fruit

Fever, jaundice, asthma,

dysentery,colic,emmenagogue,vermifuge,constipation

552

Moringa oleifera

Moringaceae

Ewe-ile, EweHorse radish tree,

igbale,zogale,Okweoyeibe, Moringa tree, Never
Bagaaruwar makka
die ,drumstick tree

Inflammatory diseases, asthma,antipyretic, cough, earache, liver

Leaves, roots, stem bark, and pancreas diseases, venereal
fruit
diseases,emetic,anthelmintic,hysteria,diarrhoea,diuretic,catarrhal
diseases.

553

Morus mesozygia

Moraceae

Agbagba,uraye, eweaye,aye, aremo

Leaves

Mystic properties,for bathing newborns,sedative.

554

Mostuea Thomsoni

Loganlaceae

Roots

Aphrodislac, Use for controlling high blood pressure.

555

Mucuna pruriens

Leguminosae

Werepe,
Esisi,Abbala,Kakara

Cow-hage,cow-itch
plant,velvet bean

Hairs on the pods

Intestinal worms,genito-urinary diseases.

556

Mucuna sloanei

Leguminosae

Ewe-ina,werepe, yerepe
esinsin,Kakara,osese

Stinging Bean

Seeds,roots

Haemorrhoids, diuretics,micturition problems in children,skin

diseases.

557

Mukia maderaspatana

Cucurbitaceae

Ina-oka, Oki-oka, Igbokita. Mukia

Shoot,
leaves,roots,exudate.

Cough,flatulence,aperient, amoebiasis, wound-dressing,

toothache,mental disorders, neuralgia.

558

Mundulea Sericera

Leguminosae

Root

Antiparasitic

559

Murraya Koenigii

Rultaceae

Ebafo

Leaves, Bark, Root

Dysentery, Fever, diarrhoea, herpes pains, stimulant.

560

Musa paradisiaca

Musaceae

Ogede
agbagba,Ayaba,Ojioko,Og Plaintain
adejoioke

Leaves, roots, fruits

Diarrhoea, dysentery, epilepsy, wounds, goiter,

gonorrhoea,anaemia, venereal
diseases,haemostatic,diabetes,anthelmintics,abortifacient,oligos
permia, malaria.

Morus,aiye

Curry leaf tree

561

Musa sapientum

Musaceae

Ogede were,Agade

Banana

Leaves,fruits

Jaundice,mental disorders,typhoid fever,diarrhoea, malaria.

562

Musanga cecropioides

Moraceae

Aga, Agbawo,Oro

Corkwood,umbrella tree

Roots, exudate,
leaves,bark

Tapeworms, dysentery, fevers,anthelmintic,cough

563

Mussaenda elegans

Rubiaceae

Ado,odo-omode,pani
ebi,Ezebwo

Mussaenda

Bark

Astringent

564

Myriantus arboreus

Moraceae

Obisere,eweade,ibishere,Ujuju

Myriantus

Bark

Dysentery,anthelmintics,cough,antitumour

565

Napoleona imperialis

Lecythidaceae

Irosun-igbo,
Irosun,Akbodo,Mabungi,N Napoleona
nekeloche

Twigs

Asthma, cough,toothache

566

Napoleona vogelii

Lecythidaceae

Ito, Gbogbori,Akbodo

Napoleona

Leaves, bark, seeds,

twigs, fruit, root

Diabetes, fever, cough, catarrh.

567

Nauclea diderrichii

Rubiaceae

Opepe,Uburu,Tafashiya

Opepe,African peach
tree

Root, stem bark, fruit

Gonorrhoea, antimalaria, appetizer, piles,dyspepsia, rheumatism,

dysentery,febrifuge

568

Nauclea latifolia

Rubiaceae

Egbesi, Gberesi,Tafashiya
rkura Nauclea,African peach
ukora,Igiyaa,Nwaohuakon
shi

Inner bark,stem
sap,roots,fruits,root-bark

Cough,febrile conditions,thrush,jaundice,piles,emetic,menstrual
disorders,stomach disorders,measles,sore

569

Nelsonia compestria

Acanthaceae

Damdun-Makiyaya

Leaves, juice, twigs

Yellow fever, eye inflammation, diarrhoea, schistosomiasis.

570

Neostenanthera-myristicifolia

Annonaceae

Uyenghen-eze

Leaves

Tumor of the nose, anthelmintic

571

Nephrolepsis bisserata

Nephrolepidaceae

Iramu,owuro

Whole plant, root

Pregnancy booster,dysmenorrhoea toothache.

Fern

572

Nerium oleander

Apocynaceae

Adodo

Oleander

Leaves,whole plant,roots

Dysentery,anthelmintics,cough,antitumour,abortifacient,skin
diseases,pile.

573

Nesogordonia papaverifera

Sterculiaceae

Opepe-ira/Oro,Otalo

Danta

Twigs

Dysentery, toothache,pregnancy booster.

574

Newbouldia laevis

Bignoniaceae

Akoko,Ogirisi,Aduruku

Tree of life, fertility tree

Bark, leaves, root

Round worms, elephantiasis, dysentery, malaria, convulsions,

migraine,cough,yellow fever, stomach-ache, hernia,infertility, earache.

575

Nicotiana tabacum

Solanaceae

Ewe taba,Otaba,taba

Tobacco

Leaves

Ringworm, cold, convulsions, ulcers, nausea,anthelmintic.

576

Nymphaea lotus

Nymphaeceae

Osibata,Bado,Mkpokpome
Water lily
re

Whole plant

Vomiting,astringent,antiseptic,demulcent,sedative,rheumatic
pains, Anti-tumour.

577

Ocimum basilicum

Labiatae

Efinrinwewe,daidoya,Nchanwu

Sweet and Hairy basil

Whole plant

Gonorrhoea, catarrhal conditions, cough, constipation, dysentery,

ringworm,carminative,stimulant,hypertension,anthelmintics,antipyr
etic,blood tonic.

578

Ocimum gratissimum

Labiatae

Efinrin-nla,efinrinaja,oromoba,Daidoya,
Nchanwu

Tea bush,balsam,basil

Leaves, whole plant

Cough, diarrhea, convulsions, fever, cold, bronchitis,colic ,insect

repellant,antimicrobials,anthelmintics,hypertension,hypertension,d
iabetes,piles, Antibacteria.

579

Olax subscorpioidea

Olacaceae

Ifon,masepe,Igbulu,Gwano
Olax,stink ant forest
rafi,Gwaanon raafii

Roots, leaves, stem, bark, Yellow fever, jaundice, guinea worm, venereal diseases,mental
twigs
disorders,toothache.

580

Oldelandia corymbosa

Rubiaceae

Oyigi,Raatsa-hanji

Oldelandia

Whole plant

Antipyretic, ease labour, nervous disorders,haemostatic,

venereal disorders, antidote to snake venom

581

Olyra latifolia

Poaceae

Iye-etu,Ami

Olyra

Seeds,roots,leaves

Anthelmintics,scabies,filariasis,cough,chest pain,enhances
fertility

582

Oncoba spinosa

Flacourtiaceae

Gbonsere, Panisa,
Ponsere,Kookoocikoo

Snuff-box tree,fried-egg
Roots, leaves
tree

Cough, cold, sore throat, wounds

583

Opilia celtidifolia

Opiliaceae

Koyin-solorun,Inuwar
gadaa

Opilia

Roots,stem

Anthelmintics,purgative,diuretic.

584

Opuntia dillenii

Cactaceae

Oro-agogo

Prickly pear

Stem,fruits,exudate.

Guinea worms,abscesses, gonorrhoea, asthma, whooping

cough,purgative,astringent.

585

Ouratea flava

Ochnaceae

Nkanka

Ochna

Leaves, fruits

Laxative,vitamins

586

Oxalis corniculata

Oxalidaceae

Jeenu benu,
Patanmo,Oneko,Tsuku

Yellow oxalis,wood sorrel Leaves

Fever, dysentery,warts, boils.

587

Oxyanthus tubiflorus

Rubiaceae

Osodun,Ezelugbogan

Afroloquat

Fever,antiscorbutic,biliousness,warts,opacity,toothache

588

Pachira glabra

Bombacaceae

Epa-boro

Guinea peanut,lucky tree Bark,leaves,seeds

Stomach disorders,headache, blood tonic

589

Pachypodanturum staudtii

Annonaceae

Ntoko neto

Pepper tree

Stem, bark, roots

Gastro-intestinal pains, headache, chest pains, verifuge

590

Palisota hirsuta

Commelinaceae

Jagborokun,rogboPalisota
aguntan,Atolo,Ikpere aturu

Roots,leaves,stem-twigs.

Anaemia, dysentery,cough,toothache,gonorrhoea.

591

Pallaea schweinfurthii

Adeantaceae

Cliff-brake fem

Rhizome

Sore gums, mouth cankery.

592

Pancratium trianthum

Liliaceae

Alubosa-Oloko,Hatsin
manoomaa

Pancratium lily

Bulb

Visual hallucination,convulsion,cold.

593

Parinari curatellaefolia

Rosaceae

Abo-idofun,Rura

Rough-skinned plum

Roots,leaves,bark

Skin infections,antipyretic,anthelmintics,nervous disorders,cough

Whole plant

Malaria,skin
infections,anthelmintic,antibacterial,cough,purgative,cardiac
tonic,eye diseases,astringent.

594

Parinari macrophylla

Rosaceae

Gwasa,putu,Rura

Neou oil tree,ginger

bread plum

Kernels,fruits

595

Parkia biglobosa

Leguminosae

Igba, Igi-iru
Dadawa,Ogirili,Dorowa

West African locust

bean, Dadawa tree

Leaves, bark, seeds, fruit Tonic, wounds, malaria, diabetes,high blood pressure,mental
pulp
disorders,astringent,intestinal disorders,obesity,anti-tumour.

596

Paropsia guineansis

Passsfloraceae

Akapue, koropo

597

Parquetina nigrescens

Periplocaceae

Ogbo

598

Passiflora foetida

Passifloraceae

Nine-nine,Ahe enyi

599

Paullinia pinnata

Sapindaceae

Kakansenla, ObiOmode,Isu-omode,Itakun- Hippo cola, five

okere,Ogberifingers,water cola
akuko,Yatsabiyar

600

Paulowilhelnua polyspernia

601

Roots

Toothache

African parquetina

Leaves,latex,bark,roots

Gonorrhea,skin diseases,menstrual disorders,cardiac

tonic,dysentery, Blood tonic.

Stinking passion flower

Roots,leaves,fruits

Hypertension,cough,emmenagogue,antispasmodic,sedative.

Leaves, seeds, roots

Sore throat, leprosy, jaundice, menstrual disorder, sore throat,

black tongue,ophthalmia,dysentery,haemostatic
agent,astringent.aphrodisiac, malaria.

Acantuaceae

Leaves

Guineaworm

Pedalium murex

Pedialiaceae

Whole plant, fruits

Gonorrhoea, diuretic, demulcant, spermatorrhoea, dysurin,

enlarged spleen.

602

Penianthus zenicem

Menispermaceae

Twigs, root

Aphrodisias, wounds, oral hygiene.

603

Pennisetum purpureum

Poaceae

Esu-funfun,eesu,esusunElephant grass
funfun,Achara,Dawarkada

Whole plant

Gastro-intestinal disorders,diuretic,mumps

604

Pentaclethra macrophylla

Leguminosae

Apapa, Pala,pakala,Ugba

Leaves, bark, root

Fever, stomachache, appetizer, general

weakness,anthelmintics,sore,jaundice.

Africa Oil bean tree

605

Pentadesma butyracea

Guttiferae

Orogbo erin,iroro,Oze

Butter tree,tallow tree

Seeds

Anthelmintic

606

Peperomia pellucida

Piperaceae

Rinrin, renren

Sumlako, silver bush

Whole plant

Convulsions, wounds,mental disorders,hypertension

607

Pergularia daemia

Asclepiadaceae

Atufa, Oju-Kokarun,Utaezi Pergularia

Leaf, twigs, root bark,

stem

Rheumatism, intestinal worms, piles, catarrhal diseases,crawcraw,coughs,emmenagogue,smallpox,mental disorder,skin

diseases,diarrhoea, eye infection.

608

Pericopsis laxiflora

Leguminosae

Ayan, sedu, egbin,Bafini

Bark

Oedema,antitumour.

609

Persea americana

Lauraceae

Pia, apoka,Ubebekee,Ube
Avocado pear
oyinbo

Leaves, fruits,seeds

Hypertension,malaria,insomnia,gastro-intestinal disorders

610

Petersianthus macrocarpus

Lecythidaceae

Akasun, Upi

Stinkwood

Stem twigs

Chronic bronchitis,lumbago,headache.

611

Petiveria alliacea

Phytolaccaceae

Awogba

Anamu

Whole plant,leaves,root

All purpose herb for

cancer,antimicrobial,diabetes,stroke,diuretic,sedative,abortifacie
nt,analgesic,anthelmintics,cough,insecticide,snake repellant.

612

Petroselinum crispum

Apiaceae

Pasili

Parsley

Whole plant

Carminative,stimulant,Vitamin
C,emmenagogue,asthma,diuretic,antipyretic,conjunctivitis,jaundic
e.

613

Phaseolus vulgaris

Leguminosae

Awuje, Eree,Wake

Kidney bean

Seeds

Antifungal,skin diseases

614

Phaulopsis falcisepala

Acanthaceae

Apa-Ogbe

Phaulopsis

Whole plant

Wounds, skin parasite, laxative, aphrodisiac

615

Philoxerus vermiculatus

Amaranthaceae

Amarante bond

Leaves

Hernia pains, fever, inflammation.

Pericopsis

Phoenix dactylifera

Palmae

Okun, Ekikun,Kijinjiri

Date palm

617

Phyllanthus amarus

Euphorbiaceae

Eyin-olobe,ehinbinisowo,
yoloba,Geron-tsuntsaye

Phyllanthus,amarus plant Whole plant

618

Phyllanthus muellerianus

Euphorbiaceae

Arunjeran, Asasa,egunguneja,eegunMyrobalan
eja,Kumcii,Egueza

Whole plant

Jaundice, skin diseases,antimicrobials, stomach problems, fever,

cough,insomnia,dysentery.

619

Physalis angulata

Solanaceae

Koropo,
papo,Putu,Matsarmana

Ground angular cherry

Whole plant

Fever, asthma, diarrhoea, throat swelling,infertility, malaria.

620

Physostigma venosum

Leguminosae

Isho,Esgerem

Chopnut, Calabar bean,

ordeal bean

Seeds

Glaucoma, antidote to atropine and strychnine poison,

contraction of pupils,jiggers,poison.

621

Phytolacca dodecandra

Phytolaccaceae

Dere, Osun-erin.

Elephant
tree,allspice,pokeberry,g Young leaves,twig
arget,scoke

Bilharzia,purgative,emetic,vermifuge

622

Picralima nitida

Apocynaceae

Erin, eso abere,Osu igwe

Picralima

Root, seeds,bark

Fever, dysmenorrhoea, hypertension, herpes,

diabetes,anthelmintics, malaria.

623

Piliostigma reticulatum

Leguminosae

Abafe,Kargoo

Piliostigma, kargo

Leaves, pods, stem twigs, Fever, ulcer, rheumatism, cough, toothroots

ache,hookworms,diuretic,diabetes

624

Piper guineense

Piperaceae

Iyere, Ataiyere,Ozeza,Masooroo

Climbing black pepper

Fruits, leaves,seeds

Herbal recipe ingredient, rheumatism,antipyretic, anti-emetic,

stomachache, mental
illness,anthelmintic,carminative,impotence,antimicrobials,hyperten
sion

625

Piper nigrum

Piperaceae

Black pepper White

peper

Fruit

Diuretic, carminative, aromatic, diaphoretic, piles, diarrhoea,

boils, Rheumatic, pains, toothache, emmenagogue antiperiodic.

626

Piper umbellatum

Piperaceae

Wild pepper

leaves, root, fruits

Rheumatism, inflammatory tumours,

carmative,diuretic,emmenagogue,pile,urinary disorders

Ewe efon, iwere

Fruits, sap,leaves

Genito-urinary disorders, cough, asthma, fever,

gonorrrhoea,demulcent

616

Gonorrhoea, genito-urinary diseases,asthma,diabetes,typhoid

fever, jaundice, stomach-ache, dysentery,ringworm,
hypertension.

627

Piptadeniastrum africanum

Leguminosae

628

Pisoria aculeata

Neyctaginaceae

Agbonyin,Ufi,Kiriya kurmi

Dahoma

Stem twigs,leaves

Purgative,headache,toothache,enema,cardiac tonic,irregular
menstruation,coated tongue.

Leaf,stem twigs

Venereal diseases, rheumatic, pains.