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MEDICINAL PLANTS
Species Name FAMILY NAME Local Names Common Names Parts Used Medicinal Use(S)
Fevers, gonorrhoea, dysentery, catarrha l

1 Abelmoschus esculentus Ma lva ce ae Ila ,o kwe je ,kube wa Okr a,la dy's f inge r F rui t, s ee ds
infections,emollient,antispasmodic, tonic.
Oju-
ologbo,omisinminsin,mese Colds,cough, convulsion, rheumatism,
Crab’s eye,rosary
2 Abrus precatorius Leguminosae nmesen,iwere-jeje,Olorun Root, leaves,seeds conjunctivitis,contraceptive,antimicrobials,aphrodisiac,ulcer,anae
pea,love nut,jequirity
yin- mia,antidote poison
ni,otoberebere,idonzakara
3 Abutilon mauritianum Ma lva ce ae Fur u,ka wo Af ric an Ma lo w,thutt L ea ve s, r oo t D ia rr ho ea , go no rr ho ea ,a nti pyr eti c,c ough,pi le s
Ihun,ewon-
4 Acacia ataxacantha Mimosaceae Benin rope Acacia Young leaves Dysentery,backache
adele,sarkakiyaa,uke.
5 Acacia auriculiformis Leguminosae Kasia eleti Earleaf acacia Bark Astringent
6 Acacia nilotica Mimosaceae Baani,booni,gabaruwa Acacia,Egyptian mimosa Fruits,bark,exudate Skin diseases,fungal infections,insomnia,emollient.
Bark,stem-
7 Acacia sieberiana Mimosaceae Siyi,sie,farakaya Acacia Anti-cancer,a ntipyretic,astringent,kidney disease,ta eniacide
twigs,roots,leaves,latex
Syphilis, asthma,,anthelmintics, ulcers,rheumatism, antimicrobial

8 Acalypha fimbriata Euphorbiaceae Jinwinini,kandiri Acalypha Leaves
& antifungal
9 Acalypha godseffiana Euphorbiaceae Jinwinini Acalypha Leaves, twigs Skin infection, Antimicrobials
Cat's tail,chenille
10 Acalypha hispida Euphorbia ceae J iwene, J inwinini Leaves, twigs Skin rashes, antimicrobia l
plant,medusa's locks
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Copper leaf, beef steak

11 Acalypha wilkesiana Euphorbia ceae J iwene, J inwinini Leaves,twigs Skin rashes,antimicrobials,flatulence,constipation
plant
Dangunro-gogoro Yellow Fever ,tuberculosis,stomach

12 Acanthospermum hispidum Compositae Sta rbur r L ea ve s,who le pla nt
,kaashinyaawo disorder,cough,purgative,rheumatism,migraine
Ahon-ekun,irunmu-
Bear's breech,white's Syphilis, cough, emetic, urethral discharge,
13 Acanthus montanus Acanthacease arugbo,inyinyiogwu,ogwud Stem-twig, leaves,roo ts
ginger,leopard's tongue purgative,boils,anaemia,anthelmintics
urunwashihshi
Yarrow,nose-
14 Achillea millefolium Compositae Yaro bleed,sneeze- Flowers,leaves,seeds Haemostatic,wound,astringent,diaphoretic,piles
wort,millefoil
Aboro,Abora hakoorin- Stomach disorders , Abortion, diarrhoea, dysentery, skin

15 Achyranthes aspera Amaranthaceae Rough-Chaff herb Leaves,roots
maciijii diseases,Malaria, venereal diseases, haemostatic, cold
Malaria, asthma,diarrhoea, kidney and bladder diseases,

Ose,Igi-
16 Adansonia digitata Bombacaceae Ba oba b L ea ve s,f rui t pulp,ba rk demulcent, prophylactic,antihistaminic,skin
ose,kukaa,kulambali
diseases,caries,antimicrobial.
Hypertension, nervous disorder, stress, cough, gonorrhoea,

17 Adenia cissampeloides Passifloraceae Arokeke, Godogbo Adenia Leaves, Stem-bark
antimicrobial.
Cough, bronchitis,urinary tract infections, fever,stem-pulp is an

Leaves, roots, stem-bark,
18 Adenia venenata Passif lo raceae Dodo, Yaga, Arokeke,oti, Akerbia aphrodisiac, syphilis,
fruits
gonorrhoea,anagelsic,diuretic,hypertension,fish poison
19 Adenium Obesum Apoynaceae Gariya Stem, roots, fruit,juice Wound dressing, ulces, cardiac tonic, venereal diseases.
20 Adhatoda buchhoizii Acanthaceae Fruits, whole plant Rheumatism, antiinflammatory, fish poison
Eweowo, aje, Efun- Ulcers, wounds, snake bite, diuretic, purgative, anthelmintic,sore
21 Aerva lanata Amaranthaceae Bhadram,cherula Whole pla nt
ile,Alhaji,Furfurata,fatumi throat,kidney and bladder stones
22 Afraegle paniculata Rutaceae Sanga Kokodi Leaves ,bar k,roots Gastr o-intes tinal disorders, antispas modic ,s kin diseases
23 Aframomum granum-paradisi Zingiberaceae Oburo-wawa Afromum lilies Roots Anthelmintics
Stimulant, smallpox, chicken pox,

Ata-ire,atare,itaye,ose Alligator pepper,grains of
24 Aframomum melegueta Zingiberaceae Leaves,seeds stimulant,anthelmintics,wounds,coughs,anaemia,rheumatism,mea
oji,citta,gyandamaryaji paradise
sles,malaria,toothache
25 Aframomum sceptrum Zingiberaceae Obur o- et u, oboro,ogur o Bear berr y Seeds,leaves Meas les, smallpox, lumbago,s timulant .
Intoxicant, headache, body

Shedun,makarfo,abua
26 Afrormosia laxiflora Leguminosae Kulkuli Root pains,headache,ophthalmia,anticonvulsant,rat ovulation blocked
ocha
through effect on pituitary gland
Apa-Igbo, Root,leaves,stem- Gonorrhoea, stomach

27 Afzelia africana Leguminosae Apa,pod mahogany
Apa,kawo,akpalata bark,seeds. disorders,hernia,lumbago,febrifuge,antiemetic
28 Agelaea obliqua Connaraceae Esura, Okun Horse tamarind Leaves Childbirth (Relaxation of Muscles)
Conjunctivitis, ring-worm, impotence, purgative, craw-craw, tooth

29 Agelenopsis chevaleri Olacaceae Igo Agelenopsis,igo Bark, roots, seeds, leaves
ache, mumps.
Wounds, ulcers, craw-craw, digestive disturbance,

30 Ageratum conyzoides Compositae Imi-esu, ula
ujula,urata,ahenhen Goat weed Whole pla nt , leaves, r oot diarrhoea,emetic,skin diseases,antipyretic,gonorrhoea,sleeping
sickness,eye wash
Alafia chewing stick,

31 Alafia barteri Apocynaceae Agbari etu Roots,leaves. Sickle cell anaemia,rheumatic pains,toothache,eye infections
guinea-fowl's crest
Banabana
32 Albizia adianthifolia Leguminosae Ayinreta,igbabo,afema,avu Fla tcrown alb iz ia Bark Gonorrhoea,night bli ndness,pil es,anthelmintic s,cough
,tsintsiyar,kurmii
33 Albizia ferruginea Leguminosae Ayinre ogo,ngu,kurmii Fals e thorn albizia Root, stem bark,leaves Dysentery, constipation,fis h poison
34 Albizia lebbeck Leguminosae Igbagbo Sil k flo wer,le bbeck Seeds, Leaves, Stem-bark Astringent, mouthwash, river-bli ndness, gonorrhoea
35 Albizia zygia Leguminos ae Ayinre-weer e,kurmii Okuro,atanza,siris Bar k Arthritis,sprain
36 Alchornea cordifolia Euphorbiaceae Ipa, esinsin, Christmas bush Leaves, stem,bark,twig Fever, rheumatism,antimicrobials
eepa,bambami,ububo ,diuretic,purgative,toothache,cough,sore,gonorrhoea,insomnia
Chewing sticks, venereal diseases ,emmenagogue,ring

37 Alchornea laxiflora Euphorbia ceae Pepe, Ijan Thr ee-veined bead s tr ing St em,r oots ,leav es
worm,antioxidant,(leaves traditional wraps for cola nuts).
Yellow allamanda,angel's
38 Allamanda cathartica Apocynaceae Ododo-alamanda trumpet,butter- Roots Antimicrobia ls ,mala ria,dysentery,cathartic.
cup,golden trumpet
Orogbo Root, leaves, stem-bark,

39 Allanblackia floribunda Guttiferae Fallow tree Malaria, dysentery, toothache, chicken pox small pox, measles
erin,egba,nkpukpotiri fruit
Alubosa-elewe,albasa
40 Allium ascalonicum Liliaceae Shallot,spring onion Leaves, bulb Convuls ion,dysentery.
maigo
41 Allium cepa Liliaceae Alubosa,albasa,yabase,al

basa gudaji Onion Bulb,leaves Cough,diuretic,anthelmintics,skin
tumour,rubefacient, diseases ,weak erection,anti-
throat infection.
Fever, coughs, asthma, dilated

42 Allium sativum Liliaceae Ayo, ayuu Garlic Bulb bronchi.,flatulence,anthelmintic,ringworm,antibiotic,diuretic,emme
nagogue,antimicrobials,blood tonic, Malaria.
Eekan-ehoro,alar to, odu-

43 Allophylus africanus Sapindaceae Afric an false currant Leaves, roots, bark Diarrhoea, pile, toothache,anthelmintics,venereal diseases,cough
oko,
Ringworm,anthelmintics,aphrodisiac,amenorrhoea,cough,skin
Eti erin, ida-egun,ida-
44 Aloe barteri Liliaceae Aloe Leaves infections,astringent,antitumour,pile,fruits for preventing snake
orisa,moda.
bite,
Purgative,guineaworms,hair care,skin
45 Aloe vera Liliaceae Ahon erin Barbados Aloe Leaves juice diseases,wound,diabetes,amenorrhoea,breast cancer,immune
booster
Breast development, filaria worms,anthelmintics, antidote, malaria

46 Alstonia boonei Apocynaceae Awun, ahun,eghu,akpi Stool wood,pattern wood Root, bark, leaves
fever, yellow fever,anti-periodic
47 Alstonia congensis Apocynaceae Ahun,egbu Stool wood Bark Malaria, astringent, toothache.
Dysentery, antimicrobials,dysmenorrhea ,filarias is,fra cture,joint

48 Alternanthera repens Amaranthaceae Dagunro Joyweed Whole plant
pains
49 Alternanthera sessilis Amaranthaceae Reku-reku,maikai dubu Alt ernanthera Whole pla nt, leaves. Astringent, antibacterial, boil, headache, antidote to snake-bit e.
50 Amaralia bignoniflora Rubiaceae Unemuo Leaves, seeds Cough, heart burn, rheumatic pain
Tete-elegun-un,
Abdominal pain, ulcers,
51 Amaranthus spinosus Amaranthaceae Dagunro,manijingasaya, Prickly amaranthus Whole plant
gonorrhoea.,astringent,menorrhagia,diarrhoea,dysentery,eczema
inine ogwu
52 Amaranthus viridis Amaranthaceae Tete-abalaye,tete- kotshi

kekere,atite,malan Green amaranth,slender
amaranth Leaves,roots Anthelmintics,dysentery,antispasmodic,diuretic,gonorrhoea,eye
disease.
53 Ambrosia maritima Compositae Matsermama,markarfo W hole plant Syphilis,hypertension,anti-tumour,stimulant
54 Ambrosia maritima Compositae Tutu bidi Leaves Fever, inflammation
Amorphophallus
55 Anacardiaceae Gwazar glwa, gaadali Tubers Asthma, piles, snakebite remedy, arrow poison
dracantioides
Malaria, elephantiasis, leprosy,

Kasu,kanju,akwe
56 Anacardium occidentale Anacardaceae Cashew nut tree Bark, leaf, fruit ringworms,scurvy,diabetes,warts,anthelmintics,typhoid
olu,okpokpo
fever,caries.
Ope-Oyinbo,ekunkun,ehin-
57 Ananas comosus Bromeliaceae Pineapple Unripe fruit, juic e,ripe fruit Digestive problems,typhoid fever,cough,anthelm intics
ahun,abarba,nkwe aba
58 Anchomanes difformis Araceae Abirisoko,langbodo,ogirisa

Anc homanes Roots Diuretics,purgative,gonor rhoea
ko,hantsar gada, oje
Dog almond,bastard
59 Andira inermis Araceae Gwaska Bark ,seeds Skin diseases,anthelmintic s
mahogany
60 Aneilema hockii Commelinaceae Godobo-funfun Root Aphrodislac, female infertility.
61 Annona muricata Annonaceae Sharp-sharp Sour sop Leaves,fruit, Fever,dysentery
Cancer, dysentery, cough,venereal

Abo, Ibobo,gwandar African custard
62 Annona senegalensis Annonaceae Root, bark, leaves, seeds diseases,toothache,astringent,anthelmintic,ease labour,eye
daji,uburu ocha apple,Gwanda-daji
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,ulc er,anti-tumour
64 Anogeissus leiocarpus Combr et ac eae Ay in ,marike,atara Ax le wood Bark, le aves, seds Antipy retic,t aeniac ide,s kin diseas es
65 Anonidium Manni Annonaceae Ewuro-Igbo Bark Diarrhoea, cough, sores, fever, rheumatism
Skin disease s – rashes and eczema,

66 Anthocleista djalonensis Loganiaceae Shapo,kwari Cabbage tree Bark,leaves
diabetes,antipyretic,purgative,abdominal pain,impotence
67 Anthocleista liebrechtsiana Loganiaceae Shapo,kwari Leaves, bark Purgative, skin infection, antimicrobial.
68 Anthocleista vogelii Loganiaceae Apa oro,sapo,kwari Seeds,bark Antidote for snake bite,purgative
69 Anthonotha macrophylla Leguminos ae Abar a,apado,agbagba Latex, bar k Gonorrhoea, dysentery, diarrhea,yellow fever.
False iroko,oroo,upas
Ooro, Oriro, Ayo, farin
70 Antiaris africana Moraceae tree,black Stem-bark, root bark,sap Epilepsy,lumbago,skin irritant,purgative,nervous disorders
loko,ojianwu,ajagha -dibia
mulberry,bonobo
71 Antidesma venosum Euphorbiaceae Aroro Stem bark Anthelmintics
72 Antigonon leptopus Polygonaceae Coral vine Leaves Antimicrobial.
73 Antrocaryon micraster Anacardiaceae If a-Okete, Egin-agbo Leaves , fruit General toxic, laxative, cough, stomac hae
Aphrodisiac,emmenagogue,anthelmintics,carminative,antispasmo
74 Apium graveolens Apiaceae Seleri-saladi Celery Whole plant dic,stimulant,diuretic,cough
75 Arachis hypogea Leguminosae Epa Ground nut,pea nut Nuts Oil as solvent ,antimicrobials,insomnia
Urinary tract infection, aphrodisiac , anthelmintic, astingent,

76 Areca catechu Palmae Betel nut Nut
carminative.
Ekan-Ekun, Egun- Mexican poppy,prickly Whole plant, latex, roots, Jaundice, gonorrhoea, skin
77 Argemone mexicana Papaveraceae
arugbo,kwarkoro poppy seeds diseases,diuretics,blennorhoea,tapeworms,abscesses
78 Argyreia nervosa Convolvulaceae Elephant creeper Root, leaves . Nervous disorder, skin infec tion, gonorrhoea, aphrodisiac .
79 Aristida adscensionis Poaceae Oka-olongo,garasa Whole plant Improves lactation
80 Aristolochia ringens Aristolochiaceae Ako-igun,duman dutsee Dutchman's pipe,

Snake Leaves,ro ots, whole plant. Guineaworm, skin diseas es,typhoid, sores, antidote to snake
work poison,emmenagogue,anthelmintics
81 Artemisia afra Compositae Tagargale Whole plant leaves Fevers, vermifuge
Bere fruit, Berefurutu,

82 Artocarpus altilis Moraceae Br eadf ruit Roots ,f ruits ,wood Fevers ,ast ringent ,s edative
Jaloke.
Milk weed,wild
83 Asclepias curassavica As cle pi ada ce ae R izga r- kur ege ipecauanha,bloodflower, Roots Gas tr o- intestinal disorder s, emetic
bastard ipecac
84 Asparagus africana L ili ac ea e Aluki ,s ar ka As pa ra gus , Aye -ko sun W ho le pla nt Anti mi cr obi als ,s or es ,ki dne y di se as es ,diur eti cs .
Haemostatic,cleaning sores, corneal opacities, stomach

Yunyun,uranjilalu,kalankuw
85 Aspilia africana Compositae a Haemorrhage plant Leaves, flowers disorders,tuberculosis,nervous disorders,guinea-
worm,gonorrhoea,skin rash.
86 Asystasia calyciana Acanthaceae Orole Leaves Skin diseases,weak erection,headache,childhood yaws
Senegal tea tree,ora nge Antidote for snake bite,astringent,antipruritic ,piles,urethral

87 Asystasia gangetica Ac ant haceae Lobiir i, inana,Ntiatur u W hole plant
hawkweed,chinese violet discharge,analgesic properties,antifungal,urological disorders
88 Aulacocalyx jasminiflora Rubiaceae Ogbondo Twigs Toothache
89 Avicennia africana Avi ce nni ac eae Ogbun, Of un Bla ck Ma ngr ove L ea ve s, s te m, twi gs Abo rti fa ci ent,de te rge nt
90 Axonopus compressus Poaceae Idi Tropical carpet grass Leaves Malaria fever, asthma,breast swelling.
91 Azadirachta indica Me lia ce ae Eke -o yi bo , D ongo -ya ro Ne em tr ee L ea ve s, s te m ba rk, s ee ds Malaria, jaundice,syphilis,anthelmintics, skin
disease,eczema,ringworm,emetic,laxative,sore throat
92 Bacopo monnifera Scrophulariaceae Thyme leaves Whole plant Cough, catarrh, bronchitis, diarrhoea.
Zachun oil tree,Des ert

93 Balanites aegyptiaca Zygophyllaceae Budar e, aduuwa Roots, fruits,seeds,bark. Anthelmintics, skin diseases,antipyretic,emetic
date
Gonorrhoea,abortifacient,a,nthelmintics,emmenagogue,skin
94 Bambusa vulgaris Poaceae Oparun,Atosi Bamboo Leaves,young shoots
rashes of HIV/AIDS
95 Bandeiraea simplicifolia Leguminosae Kporekpo Leaves, bark Urinary disorder, cancerous growth.
Constipation, skin disease s, venereal

96 Baphia nitida Papili onac eae Ir os un, Maji gi,Ufie, Aboshi Cam wood Leaves, bar k, r oots ,t wigs diseases,ringworm,enema,flatulence,smallpox
97 Baphia pubescens Papili onac eae Awewi, Urohun, Maajigii Benin Camwood St em bar k Urinary t ract disorders ,emetic, ant imicr obial.
98 Barleria opaca Acanthaceae Arenikosun Leaves Jaundice, hemorrhoids, rheumatism, laxative, snakebite.
99 Basilicum polysiachyon Labiatae Whole plants Fever, cough, cold, nasal congestion
100 Bauhinia rubescens Caesalpiniaceae Jinga Root Fever, dysentery.
101 Bauhinia variegata Caesalp in ia ceae Variegated Bauhinia Root, leaves, bark Sk in dis eases, arthelmint ic , s yphili s, astr ingent , alt er ative.
102 Berlinia grandiflora Caesalpiniaceae Apado,abaa,Dokar Bark Ease labour , gast ro-int es tinal disorders
rafi,Ububa
Black jar,spanish
Abere-Oloko, Omo Flowers, leaves,whole Diarrhoea, abdominal disorders,enema,
103 Bidens pilosa Compositae needles,beggar's
langanran plant rheumaticism,coughs,anaesthetic,ease labour,antipyretics,caries
tick,hairy beggarticks
Bixa,arnatto dye
104 Bixa orellana Bixaceae Osun-buke,ulla,Ufie plant,ornatus,arnatoo,lips Fruits,seeds Malaria, fever,astringent,kidney diseases,skin diseases.
tick plant.
105 Blepharis maderaspatensis Acanthaceae Ewe-asaju, ewe-isaju Whole plant Snake-bite antidote
Malaria, migraine, dysentery,ease labour,hypoglycaemic

106 Blighia sapida Sapindaceae Is in,Okpu ulla,Gwanja kus a Ak ee apple Leaves, bark , f ruit
agent,(note that coat is poisonous).
107 Blighia unijugata Sa pi nda ce ae Ako -i si n Bli ghi a R oo ts ,le ave s,s te m- ba rk D ia be te s,a nti pyr eti c,po stna ta l ha emo rr ha ge
108 Blumea auria Compositae Whole plant Antipyretic and gastro-intestinal problem
Ikulu,isajeje,ngai
109 Blumea perrottetiana Compositae Aruntaba, Eru-taba Leaves, roots,whole plant Pains,jaundice,malaria,anthelmintics,ulcer,dysenter y
camphos
Etiponla, Skin diseases, small pox, jaundice,

110 Boerhaavia diffusa Nyctaginaceae Olowojeja,Baabaa Hogweed Whole herb gonorrhoea,diuretic,asthma,cough,antipyretis, (test for
juji,Akandom,Azeigwa pregnancy, through the itching of palm),scabies,yaws,jaundice
Eso,
111 Bombax buonopozense Bombaceae Olokododo,ponpola,Gurjiy Akata,red silk cotton tree Bar k,leaves,fruits,flowers . Stomachache, blood tonic,emmenagogue,emollient
a,akpe,Ape otokoro
Agbon-olodu, agbon-
112 Borassus aethiopum Palmae African fan Palm Roots,juice of nut Respiratory disorders,asthma,headache
onidu,uburu,ubiri.
113 Borreria ocymoides Rubiac eae Irawo-ile,Otete Leaves , root, whole plant Gonorrhoea, astr ingent, skin inf ection.
Gonorrohea, skin
Irawo ile,Uniedi,Damfark'
114 Borreria verticillata Rubiaceae African borreria Leaves, roots diseases,dysentery,antibilharzia,abortifacient,diuretics,anti-
ami
leprosy
Malaria, jaundice, wound, stomachache, aphrodisiac , venereal

115 Boscia senegalensis Capparidaceae Anza Leaves, fruit, root
diseases, diabetes.
116 Bosqueia anglosensis M or ac eae Gangaran, S aworo,Oze S aworo,bos queia Leaves, s tem bark Diarr hoea,menorr hagia
117 Boswellia dalzielii Bur se ra ce ae ha no , ja na uhi Fr anki nc ens e tr ee Ba rk, gum, r oo ts U ri na ry dis or de r, a nti se pti c.
118 Boswellia spp Burseraceae Juguuhi Bark Anti snake venom
119 Brassica oleracea var capitata Cruc if erae Kabeji Cabbage,sea cabbage Leaves ,seeds Antimicrobial,skin diseas es.
Insomnia,antipyretic, general care in

Ira, ira odan, ira
120 Bridelia ferruginea Euphorbiaceae Ira Leaves, bark,roots,fruits children,diabetes,antibacterials,dysentery,mouth
eju,Kirni,Ola,okukuu.
wash,gonorrhoea
121 Bridelia micrantha Euphorbiaceae Isa,asa,Oga ofia,Edede Mitzeeri sweetberry Leaves, roots,bark Laxative, young leaves chewed for headache,migraine.
122 Brillantaisia nitens Acanthaceae Ogwumadibia Leaves Diarrhoea
Yaws,diarrhoea,ease labour,dysmenorrhoea,ches t
123 Brillantaisia patula Acanthaceae Owo Brillantaisia Leaves
pain,convulsion
124 Brucea antidysenterica Simaroubaceae Root bark Cancer, dysentery
125 Brunfelsia uniflora Solanaceae Roots Aphorodisiacs
Resurrec tion plant,life Cough,diarrhoea,dysentery,wounds,fever,sedatives,diuretic,absc

126 Bryophyllum pinnatum Crass ulaceae Er u- odundun, abomoda Leaves,roots,,leaf sap
plant esses,antifungal,epilepsy, antimicrobial, anticancer.
127 Bryoria africana Cucurbitaceae Roots Purgative
Amuje wewe, ade,Kimbar

Jaundice, pile, gonorrhoea,vene real disease ,impotence,anti-
128 Brysocarpus coccineus Connaraceae maharbe,Oka abole,Mgba Crimson thyme Root, leaves
tumour,ulcer
apepea
Antimicrobials, respirato ry disorders ,dysmenorrhoea,

129 Buchholzia coriacea Sterculiaceae Uworo, obi-ata Wonderful kola Fruit,bark ulcer,fibroid,chest pains,anthelminthics
130 Burkea africana C ae sa lpinia ce ae Apa sa , o rus i Bur ke a,wi ld s er iga Ba rk, twi gs Se pti c s or es , he ada che ,a str inge nt
131 Bursoma abyssinica Melianthaceae Stem-bark Anthelmintic, cathartic.
Leaves, Bark, Flowers, Aphorodisiac, astringent, diuretic diabetes, leucorrhoea,

132 Butea frondosa Papilionaceae Flame of the forest
seeds antiseptic anthelmintic, cough, cold.
Shea butter
Emi-emi, Nasal decongestion and cattarhal
133 Butyrospermum paradoxum Sapotaceae tree,Vitellaria Seeds
emi,Osisi,Ka'danya condition,anthelmintic,hypertension,diuretic.
paradoxa,Kadanya.
Bonduc nut,physic nut,

134 Caesalpinia bonduc Leguminosae Ayoo Roots,leaves,seeds Fever,anthelmintics,respiratory diseases
yellow nicker
135 Caesalpinia cristata Caesalp in ia ceae Bonduc nut , f ev er nut Leaves, r oots , s eeds Antipy retic, ant helmintic, astr ingent , ast hma, c olic.
136 Caesalpinia pulcherima Leguminosae Ek o- omode Pr ide of Barbados Bark, le aves, seeds Purgative,emollient ,abort if ac ient ,emmenagogue.
Smallpox,chickenpox,diuretic,laxative,haemostatic,astringent,mea
137 Cajanus cajan Leguminosae Otili,Orela,viovio Pigeon pea Leaves, seeds
sles,mouth wash.
Christ plant,heart of
138 Caladium bicolor Araceae Eje-Jesu Leaves,rhizome. Topical application for boils,wound,ulcer,purgative,convulsion
Jesus
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
Fevers,co nvulsions,breast engogement,stomach

142 Calliandra portoricensis Leguminosae Tude,ule,Oga,Mbuceioro Corpse awakener Leaves,twigs,roots
disorders,purgative,amenorrhoea,headache,lumbago
Bark,roots,seeds,stem
143 Caloncoba echinata Flacourtiaceae Ntuebi Caloncoba,Gorli Skin infectio ns
exudate
144 Caloncoba glauca Flacourtiaceae Kakandika,pomuseghe Calo ncoba Seeds, root, bark, leaf Leprosy, skin lesions,pustular skin eruptions,migraines
Alexandrian laurel, Dillo

145 Calophyllum inophyllum Guttiferae Leaves, bark, oil Eye infection, migraine, astringent, ulc ers, gonorrhoea.
oil tree
Diarrhoea, dysentery, elephantiasis, leprosy,chronic

146 Calotropis procera Ascle piadaceae Bomubomu,Tumfatiya Giant milk weed,sodom
Leaves, root, bark,latex. eczema,ringworm,cough,diaphoretic,emetic,asthma,abortifacient,
apple
convulsion,antipyretic.
Origbo,
African elemi,aiele,bush
147 Canarium schweinfurthii Burseraceae Paapo,agbabubu,atile, Bark Bla ck tongue, round worm, gonorrhoea,stomach dis orders
candle tree
Mbiji
148 Canavalia ensiformis L egumi no sa e Po npo ndo , s es e- nla Swo rd be an,ho rs e be an Se ed Anti bi oti c, a nti se pti c
Idodo,ido,Gwangwama,Ab
149 Canna indica Cannaceae Indian shot Leaves Asthma, Malaria
erekanwo
Leaves, female
Diarrhoea, sores, migraine, whooping
150 Cannabis sativa Cannabinaceae Igbo Indian Hemp inflorescence,seeds,stem-
cough,sedative,dandruff,lice,gonorrhea,dyspepsia
twigs.
151 Canthium glabriflorum Rubiaceae Ajelora,Igi elera,Eze Stem,roots,leaves Cough,mental disorders
152 Capparis thonningii Cappararaceae Ekan-awodi, ewon ekiri Caper bush,kanthar Root Fever, headache, mental dis order,aphrodisiac,cough.
153 Capraria biflora Scrophulariaceae Root Antifungal agent.
Ata
154 Capsicum annuum Solanaceae rodo,sombo,tatase,Ose Bell pepper Fruits ,s eeds Car minative,s timulant ,Vitamin C
oyinbo
Ata wewe,ata-eiye,Ose Fevers, dysentery,stimulant,carminative, malaria, ingredient of

155 Capsicum frutescens Solanaceae Chili pepper,bird pepper Fruits,seeds
mkpe,Taashi some herbal recipes.
Irere, Agogo,abo-
156 Carapa procera Meliaceae Monkey cola,crabwood Bark, seeds, leaves Purgative, ringworms, boils,rheumatic pains,antipyretic
oganwo,Nkwo
Shaworo,
157 Cardiospermum halicacabum Sapindaceae erapoo,Mpikpo,Fadama,G seed,balsam
Baloon vine, heart
apple Leaves, root Skin eruption, piles, rheumatism, syphilitic
sores,gonorrhea,ameorrhoea,emetic,nervous disorders
.
arafunin
Gonorrhoea, syphilis,amoebic
dysentery,roundworms,abortifacient,emmenagogue,diabetes,med
158 Carica papaya Caricaceae Ibepe,Ojo,gwanda Paw paw Leaves, seeds, fruits
icinal recipes,papain enzyme as meat
tenderizer,convulsion,mental disorder, malaria.
159 Carissa edulis Apocynaeae Bagozaki Roots, fruits Expectorant, abortifacient, venereal diseases
Agogo-igun, Apari-
160 Carpha procera Cyperaceae Bark Febrifuge, anthelmintic , appetizer, antip eriodic, purgative.
Igun,ogberi-akuko
161 Carpodinus dulcis Apocynacee Whole plant Galactagogure
Osunsun,Uziza,Aghba -
162 Carpolobia lutea Polygalaceae awa Catt le st ic k Leaves, bark Rheumatism,aphrodisiac ,toot hache
163 Casearia barteri Samydaceae Ukpakuzon Stem, twig, bark Toothache, Oral hygeine
Omoniginigini,omonigele-
164 Cassytha filiformis Lauraceae Devil's gut,parasitic vine Stem twigs Anthelm intics, antimic robials, antifungal
gele,sulunwahi.
Australian pine,horse-tai l
165 Casuarina equisetifolia Casuarinaceae L ea ve s Anti pyr eti c,s alt to le ra nt tr ee
tree
Diabetes, hypertension, antileukaemic properties ,

166 Catharanthus roseus Apocynaceae Apabida pupa Rose perinwinkle Leaves ,whole plant
antitumour,dysentery,menorrhagia
Diabetes, fever,
White silk cotton Flowers, leaves,
167 Ceiba pentandra Bombacaceae Araba,egungun,Rimii,Akpu gonorrhoea,emollient,syphilis,emetic,astringent,demulcent,asthm
tree,kapok,fuma bark,exudate.
a,diabetes,menorrhagia
168 Celastrus indica Cela st raceae Ponju-owiwi Bitters weet Roots ,leav es ,twigs Antimicr obial, ant helmintics ,asthma,mala ria
169 Celastrus paniculatus Celastraceae Mawo Olule Staff tree Bark,roots Abortion
Dysentery, oedemas, gonorrhoea, cancer, gastrointestina l

170 Celastrus senegalensis Celastraceae Isepolohun Bittersweet Leaves, stem root
troubles,vermifuge,mouth wash,laxative,aphrodisiac.
Soko-
171 Celosia argentea Amaranthaceae yokoto,Erimonu,Fara - Cockscomb Leaves, seeds Skin diseases, dia rrhoea,,antiscorbutic ,anthelmintic
alayatu
Marugbo sanyantan,
172 Celosia laxa Amaranthaceae Celosia Leaves Antiscorbutic, purgative
Ajemawofo,Mannafaa
173 Celosia trigyna Ama ra ntha ce ae Aje fo wo ,a ji ta n C elo si a L ea ve s Anthe lmi nti cs ,di ur eti c,a str inge nt,c he st pa ins ,e mmo li ent,s or e
African Celtis, African

Ita-gidi, uta, ewon-
174 Celtis mildbraedii Ulmaceae hackberry,beaverwood,o R oo t Ar thr iti s,f eve r,dys me no rr ho ea .
agogo,Aziza
bia,nettle tree
175 Centaurea perrottetii Compositae Danyi Star thistle W hole plant,leaves Skin infections,fever ,malaria,syphilis,ulcer
176 Centaurea praecox Compositae Whole plant Stomachic, purgative
177 Centella asiatica Umbellifer ae Indian pennywort W hole plant Skin diseases, dysentery, elephantiasis, piles, diuretic.
178 Centrosema pubescens Leguminosae Ewa-ahun Fodder pea Leaves Skin diseases
179 Cephaelis manni R ubiaceae Leaves, bark, root Wounds, antipyretic, dysentery.
180 Cercestis afzelii Araceae Cercestis Leaves, Stem-bark Purgative.
181 Chasmanthera dependens Me ni spe rma ce ae Ato -o lo ri ra un C ha sma nthe ra R oo ts D iur eti cs ,a nti gono co cc al,f or ma na ge me nt o f f ra ctur es .
182 Chenopodium ambrosioides Chenopodiaceae Ewe-imi, asin,arunpale Wormwood Whole pla nt, leaves. Anthelmintics,emollient,rheumatism, tumour.
Akintola Antimicrobial, dysentery, headache,malaria

183 Chromolaena odorata Compositae Siam weed Leaves,s tem- twigs
,Awolowo,Obiarakara fever,toothache,haemostatic,skin diseases.
184 Chrozophora senegalensis Euphorbiaceae Leaves Astringent, anthelmintics, rheumatism.
185 Chrysanthellum indicum Compositae Abile re, Oyigi India n crysanthemum Whole pla nt Boils , fever, gonorrhoea, jaundic e, heart-trouble ,insecticide.
Chrysanthemum cinerariae
186 Compositae Pyrethrum Flower heads, leaves Fever, wounds, general debility, insecticide.
folium
Chrysobalanus,coco-
187 Chrysobalanus ellipticus Roseaceae Ikatee,Awonriwon Leaves , roots Diarrhoea
plum
188 Chrysophyllum albidum Sapotaceae Osanbalumo, A gbalumo A f rican s tar apple Bark, leav es Fever, st omachaches,ant iperiodic
189 Cinchona officinalis Rubiaceae Quinine tree Bark Malaria,anthelmintics, antibacterial.
190 Cinnamomum Zeyianiam Lauraceae Cinnamon Bark, leaves, oil Aromatic,menorrhagia.

vomiting, astringent, typhoid fever, antimicrobial nauseae,
Lung disease s,emmenagogue,antipyretic,diuretic,skin

191 Cissampelos owariensis Menispermaceae Ewe jokoje ,Damargaji Lungwort,velvet leaf Roots,whole pla nt
diseases,blood tonic
192 Cissus quadrangularis Vi ta ce ae Ogba ki iki ,D a'ddo ri Ste mme d vine T ube r,s te m C ar ie s,dys me no rr ho ea ,ur ina ry dis or de rs
Bitter
Seeds,whole Antimicrobials,purgative,anthelmintics,head lice,bladder
193 Citrullus colocynthis Cucurbitaceae Egusi bar a gourd,colocynth,vine of
plant,roots,fruit pulp. stone,contraceptive.
sodom,bitter apple.
Womb expeller, diuretic, cystitis, malaria, leucorrhoea,

194 Citrullus lanatus Cuc ur bitaceae Egusi-baar a Wat er melo n,c ow melon Seeds, leav es ,f ruits ,pulp
gonorrhoea,hypertension,whitlow.
Osan- Fever, jaundice,antimicrobials abdominal ulcer,
195 Citrus aurantifolia Rutaceae wewe,Dankabuya,Afotanta

,Epe nkirisi Lime,swing Leaves, stem, root, fruit gonorrhoea,carminative,hypertensive recipe,flavouring
agent,measles,cough,toothache,anthelmintics,scurvy.
Osan, orombo-
Bitter orange,sour Cough, sore throat,
196 Citrus aurantium Rutaceae igun,gangan,Olomaoyibo,B Juice, roots, oil
orange stomachache,anthelmintics,malaria,carminative,typhoid fever.
abbaan leemu
Osan-laimu,oroma-
197 Citrus limon Rutaceae Lemon Fruits,le aves,bark,roots Antip yretic ,cold,stomachic
nkirir,Babban leemui
Rind/external
198 Citrus paradisi R uta ce ae Os an ge re pu, o sa n pa ya . Gr ape f rui t Antimicrobials,diabetes,a stringent,emollient,demulcent, malaria.
coat,seeds,fruit
Dysentery, fever, headache,antimicro bial

199 Citrus sinensis Rut ac eae Osanmimu, orombo didun Sweet orange Twigs ,s tem bar k, fr uits
agent,anthelmintics,toothache,antiscorbutic
200 Clappertonia ficifolia Malvaceae Bolobolo Bolobolo Leaves,roots Cough
201 Clausena anisata Rutaceae Oboku,

obuko agbasa, atari-
C la us ena L ea ve s, r oo ts ,ba rk Cough, cold, abdominal pain, asthma, bronchitis,dysentery,
arthritis,lumbago,malaria,anthelmintics,laxative,toothache.
202 Cleidon gaponicum Euphorbiaceae Twigs Toothache
Coughs,anthelmintics,antipyretic,respiratory
203 Cleistopholis paterns Annonaceae Apako Salt and oil tree Leaves,bark
diseases,tuberculosis,purgative
Wild mustard,cat's Earache, convulsions, sores ,

204 Cleome ciliata C appa ra ce ae Akuya -a aja , Ekuya Leaves, seeds
whiskers wounds,boils,anthelmintic,carminative,suppuration.
Rheumatism,
Bastard Mustard,cat's
205 Cleome gynandra C appa ra ce ae Ekuye , e kuya ,i pi ya Leaves, seeds headache,disinfectant,earache,neuralgia,anthelmintic,ease
whiskers
labour.
206 Clerodendrum capitalum Ver benaceae Fer egede,Illiri Hollow stems Leaves , root Anthelmintics, dysentry, gonor rhoea.
207 Clerodendrum paniculatum Verbenaceae Ora-ojo la , adabi Garden quinine Roots, leaves Antip yretic , anthelmintic s,venereal dis eases, rheumatism,mala ria
208 Clerodendrum umbellatum Verbenaceae Leaves Wounds, cut.
209 Clerodendrum volubile V erbenaceae Dagba Leaves, roots Venereal diseases, astringent, topical application, vermifuge.
210 Clitoria ternatea Leguminosae Butterfly pea Roots,leaves,seeds Gonorrhoea,purgative,diuretic,ulcer
Akara aje, omu- Snake bite, eyedrops, migraine, gonorrhoea,

Fruits, seeds, leaves,
211 Cnestis ferruginea Connaraceae aja,esise,elemesan,Amun Short pod,alum plant madness,laxative,sore throat,pyorrhoea,stabilise pregnancy,oral
root,bark
keta infections
212 Cnidoscolus acontifolius Euphorbiaceae Iyanapaja Cnidoscolus Leaves, sap Diuretic, antimicrobial
213 Coccinia barteri Cucurbitaceae Ewe-oju Fruited gour d W hole plant Venereal dis eases,skin inf ec tions , earache
214 Coccinia grandis Cucurbitaceae Ewe-ero,Gurjin daaji ivy gourd, scarlet gourd. Leaves, Fruit Depression, venereal diseases, skin infection, antibacterial.
215 Cochlospermun planchonii Coc hlos permaceae Sewetu, Raawayaa Cott on plant Roots ,s tem- bark Gonorr hoea,mens tr ual disorder
Jaundice,dysmenorrhoea ,gastro-intes tinal disorders , vaginal

216 Cochlospermun tinctorium Coc hlos permaceae Sewetu, Bala gande Cott on plant Whole pla nt ,s eeds
discharge,bilharzia,antimicrobials.
Bronchitis, liver ailments,migraine,emollient, scabies,

217 Cocos nucifera Pa lma e Agbo n,Kwa kwa r,Ake ba be C oc onut Pa lm Ba rk, r oo t, nuts dysentery,antiseptic,toothache,uterine diseases,hair loss,liver
ailment,diuretic,anthelmintic,laxative
218 Cocparnus pendulus Menispermaceae Roots Antipyretic
219 Coffea arabica Rubiaceae Kofi,Gahwa Coffee Kernels Stimulant, rheumatism,diuretic
Aje,aka-ila,agbala- Diuretic,anthhelmintics,asthma,stimulant,cicatrizant,irregular
220 Coix lacryma-jobi Poaceae Jo b's te ar R oo ts ,f rui ts ,s ee ds
maria,ido-onisekere 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 Ste rc uli ac ea e Ka ra nga ,U fa , Awo ri wo T wi gs , s te m ba rk T oo th a che , dys ente ry, o ra l hygi ene ,c ar ie s,thr us h
224 Cola millenii Ste rc uli ac ea e Obi -e dun Mo nke y Ko la L ea ve s,f rui ts . R ingwo rms , s ca bi es , go no rr ho ea , dys ente ry,o phtha lmi a
225 Cola nitida Ste rc uli ac ea e Obi gba nja Ko la Ste m ba rk, s ee d, ke rne l D ia rr ho ea , s ti mula nt,di ur eti c,c ar di ac to ni c,e ye tr ouble
Koko,kokofun,koko-
226 Colocasia esculenta Araceae Cocoyam,wild taro Tuber,le aves Anaemia,wounds,rheumatism,pois on antidote
ibile,Gwamba
227 Combretum glutinosum Combretaceae Kattakara Leaves childhood fevers,milk preservative.
228 Combretum grandiflous Combretaceae ikedike Leaves jaundice, galactogogue, cholagogues.
Wounds, cough,
229 Combretum mucronatum C ombr eta ce ae Oga n,Ogo lo ,F ar a ge za C o mbr etum L ea ve s, r oo t
dysentery,anthelmintic,antimicrobials,biliousness,antipyretic
230 Combretum paniculatum Combretaceae Ogan, okan Twigs Jouts pains, black tongue, appetizer, febrifuge.
231 Combretum racemosum Combretaceae Okan Bush willow Twigs Black tongue, appetizer, weakness,antipyretic
Itopere,godogbo- Day flower,small blue Yellow fever, oedema, sore,

232 Commelina diffusa Commelinaceae Leaves, whole plant
odo,Obogy,Balasa flower,commelina boils,itch,headache,backache,pregnancy promotion
Whooping cough, bronchitis,

233 Commiphora africana Burseraceae Turari,Dashi,Biskiti Myrrh Roots, fruit stimulant,carminative,demulcent,astringent,expectorant,stimulant,
emmanagogue,menorrhoea,leprosy
234 Connarus africanus Connaraceae seed, root bark Anthelmintic, astriagent
Canadian Flea-
Gonorrhoea , diarrhoea, genital diseases , dysentery,
235 Conyza canadensis Compositae bane,horsebane,pride Whole plant
haemostatic, insect repellant, anti-bacterial activity
weed,horse weed
236 Conyza sumatrensis Compositae Olowojeja Conyza whole plant Antipyretic,asthma,tuberculosis
237 Copaifera mildbraedii Leguminos ae Ovbia-leke Copaiva,copaiba Fruits ,s eeds Cathartic ,diur etic,stimulant
Fever, worms, diarrhoea ,

238 Corchorus olitorus Tiliac eae Ewedu,Laaloo,Ahihiara J ute plant Leaves , seeds, root
abscesses,demulcent,antiperiodic,anthelmintic,astringent,asthma
239 Cordia millenii Bor aginaceae Omo Afr ic an c ordia Stem bark Fever, c ough, stomachache,mild tonic,astringent,toothache
240 Corynanthe johimbe Rubiaceae Idagbon Yohimbe plant Stem bark Hypertension,aphrodisiac, dysmenorrhoea
Mental problems, impotence,

241 Corynanthe pachyceras Rubiac eae Ako idagbon Corynanthe yohimbe Leaves , root, stem bark anaesthesia,aphrodisiac,antipyretic,local anasthesia,mental
problem
Yellow cosmos,sulphur
242 Cosmos sulphureus Asteraceae Ododo-imiesu Leaves, flowers Antimicrobial,wounds,astringent,colourant.
cosmos
Ireke - Omode,tete- Coughs, diabetes, rheumatic swellings,

243 Costus afer Zingiberaceae eegungun,Opate,Kaki Ginger lily St em, r oots , f ruit, juice cuts/sores,diuretic,diabetic,antiarthritic
zuwa 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
Velvet plant,ebolo,red-
246 Crassocephalum crepidioides Compositae Efo ebolo Whole plant, roots, leaves. Indiges tion, colic, flatulence, headache, breast-c ancer.
flower ragleaf
247 Crassocephalum rubens Compositae Ebire Ebire,ebolo Leaves,roots Earache,carious tooth,breast cancer,stomachache
Gonorrhoea,
248 Craterispermum laurinum Rubiaceae Ozoh Alum bark Inner bark,leaves schistosomiasis,vermifuge,fever,aphrodisiac,malaria,jaundice,ey
e trouble
Eegun-
249 Crateva adansonii Capparaceae orun,taniya,ajanaka,Ungud Garlic pear Leaves, bark Tonic , stomachache, antipyretic,rubefacient,urinary dis orders
udu,Amakarode
250 Crescentia cujete Bi gno ni ac ea e Igi i gba ,i gi so gba C ala ba sh tr ee ,go ur d tr ee F rui ts R ec epta cle f or he rba l me di ci ne s
Antimicrobial,purgative,rubefacient,cough,anti-allergic
251 Crinum glaucum Ama rylli da ce ae Is u me ri C ri num lily,s pi de r li ly bulb,f lo we r- sta lks
properties,female fertility
Obase, Ogede-Odo,Ede Chronic cough, tuberculosis,

252 Crinum jagus Amaryllidaceae Frest crinum, poison bulb Bulb, Leaves
obase, Albasar kwadi rheumatism,emetic,whitlow,anthelmintics,purgative,rubefacient
Sandcrown berry,crystal
253 Crossopteryx febrifuga Rubiaceae Ayeye Root, stem bark Fever, gastrointestinal&respiratory disorders.
bark
Koropo,alatunse,saworo,Y Root, seeds, juice of

254 Crotalaria retusa Leguminosae Rattle box,rattle pea Fever, cirrhos is, liver lesions, dysentery,colic,ver mifuge
ara, Akidimuo pods,leaves.
Guinea worm, convulsions, skin diseases .rheumatic pain, urinary

255 Croton lobatus Euphorbia ceae Er u,Namiji n- zaakii bans aa Cas carilla Root, bark , leaves
disorder,purgative
Constipation,genera l debility,diuretics,arthriti s,purgative,anti-

256 Croton penduliflorus Euphorbiac eae Aworoso Croton,Turk's cap Seeds,whole plant. tumour
257 Croton zambesicus Euphorbiac eae Ajekobale bushveld Leaves ,twigs Piles,gonorrhoea,arthritis,diarrhoea,impotence,
Antipyretic, antibacterial, urinary infections , gastrointesti nal

258 Cryptolepia sanguinolenta Periplocaceae Root, stem
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 Melon,musk melo n Leaves, root Fungal diseases, emetic,purgativ e,gonorrhoea.
262 Cucumis prophetarum Cucurbitaceae ruit pulp Vermifuge
263 Cucurbita maxima Cucurbitaceae Ele gede,apala,Kabeewaa Melon-pumpkin Seeds,fruits. Tapeworm, diu retic, taenicide, otitis,utensils .
Urinary complaints,
Elegede,Ogbogolo,Kabew Pumpkin,gourd,vegetable-
264 Cucurbita pepo Cucurbitaceae Seeds, leaves,fruits ,pulp cathartic,taenicide,diuretic,demulcent,anthelmintics,boils,burns,an
a,gboro. marrow
ti-tumour.
Skin disease ,anaesthetic,sto machache,pregnancy

265 Culcasia scandens Araceae Agunmona Leaves
booster,venereal disease
Leaukaemia,gonorrhoea,cough,purgative,astringent,aphrodisiac,
266 Curculigo pilosa H ypo xi da ce ae Epa kun,D oo ya r kur ee ge e Af ric an c ro cus R oo ts
demulcent
Jaundice, eye wash, skin diseases , vermifuge,yellow

267 Curcuma longa Zingiberaceae Gangamu, laali pupa Turmeric Tubers fever,ringworm,anti-tumour,antimicrobials,carminative,malaria
Mologinigini,ganagana,omi
Laxative, kidney, liver disease,
268 Cuscuta australis Convolvulaceae nsinminsin- Dodder, devil’s root Whole plant
sores,laxative,astringent,anthelmintic,measles
gogoro,Soyyaya
Shawere pepe,
269 Cyathula prostrata Amaranthaceae Pasture weed Whole pla nt Ringworms, scabie s, gonorrhoea, dysentery,rheumatism.
Tanaje,K'arangiya kusu
270 Cylicodiscus gabonensis Leguminosae Olosan, Aja-igi Denya,okan Bark Diarrhoea, dysentery
Malaria, cough, sprains, lumbago, stomach tonic, stimulant,

271 Cymbopogon citratus Poaceae Kooko-oba,Acharaehi Lemon grass Leaves, roots
cold,diaphoretic,diuretic,refrigerant,ringworm
Diuretic, liver diseases, anti-atherosderotic, use as sugar

272 Cynara scolymus Compositlae Kharsuf Whole plant
substitute
Kapet garassi,Buntun Venereal disease s, astringent, haemostatic, urinary infection,

273 Cynodon dactylon Graminae Bahama grass,dub grass Leaves, root
kudaa wounds.
Nut grass, tiger

To induce vomiting,diuretic,anthelmintics,carminative,menstrual
274 Cyperus esculentus Cyperaceae Of io, omu,Aya aya nut,papyrus,yellow Whole plant
disorders.
nutsedge.
275 Cyrtosperma senegalense Ar ac eae Ope-igbo,igooha Swamp-arum Leaves,r hizome,f ruits Cough,eas e labour ,ast ringent, ulc er ,gonorr hoea.
Jiggars,skin diseases, acute

Native pear,Afric an
276 Dacryodes edulis Burseraceae Elemi,ube Bark, leaves,fruits . malaria,anthelmintics,astringent,wounds,clearing pregnancy
plum,bush butter tre e
stretch marks,elephantiasis.
277 Dalbergia lactea Leguminos ae Ojiji, abinrere Flat bean Bar k, stem-dust Pimples ,anthelmintic,eas e labour
Ogundu, Paran,runhun
278 Dalbergia saxatilis Leguminosae zaki,Obunzizi Fla t bean Leaves, bark, roots Cough, small pox, skin lesions, bronchia l ailm ents,toothache
Emosho-elemosoo,emeso-
279 Dalbergiella welwitschii Leguminosae West African black wood Stem, twigs, roots, leaves Bronchial ailments,purgative,anthelmintic,menstrual disorder.
igangan, afoso,
Iya,Kadaura,Ozabwa, African copaiba,balsam Dysentery, diarrhoea , toothache,urinary infection,as tringent,tooth

280 Daniellia oliveri Leguminosae Gum, bark
Maje tree,niger-copal,maaje ache
281 Daniellia thurifera Leguminosae Iya Frankincense tree Stem-wood dust Scabies
Apikan,Ajegun- Devil's trumpet,hairy

282 Datura metel Solanaceae Leaves As hma,v enereal diseas es ,c onv uls ion.
eegun,gegemu,Furenjuuji thorn apple
Apikan, ododo- Stink weed,thorn Asthma, cough, astringent,aphrodisiac,mental

283 Datura stramonium Solanaceae omode,zakami suturamai apple,devil's Leaves, seeds, root disorders,gonorrhoea,lumbago,neuralgic,insomnia,anodyne,sedat
rawiya,Myaramuo trumpet,jimson-weed ive,antispasmodic
284 Deinbollia pinnata Sapindaceae Ogiri-egba, E kusi-Olo ko Water willow Leaves, r oot Cough, br onc hial asthma.,aphr odisiac
Leaves,bark,seeds,flower
285 Delonix regia Leguminos ae Seke seke,ayin. flame of the fores t Diuretic,anthelmintics,astringent,leucorrhoea
s
286 Dennettia tripetala Annonaceae Igbere,Nmimi Pepperfruit Fruit,leaves,stem-twigs. Insect repella nt,fever,cough,toothache,stimula nt
Epa- Constipation, convulsions, gonorrhoea, syphilis, bronchial

287 Desmodium adscendens Leguminosae Desmodium Leaves, whole plant
ile,aberodefe,Nbasioku asthma,spermcount enhancer.
Astringent, urinary disorder, broachi infection, fever, chest

288 Desmodium gangeticum Leguminosae Ewe-emo Leaf, root
infection.
289 Detaruyn nucricaroyn Leguminosae Taura, Ogbogbo Bark, leaves Wounds, ulcers
Awin,Icheku,Tsamiyar Black tamari nd,tumble

290 Dialium guineense Leguminosae Leaves, fruit, bark, twigs Fever, coughs, bronchitis, toothache,astringent, diuretic
kurmi tree
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
West African sickle

Kara, Ajagboluti,Ami Fever, stomachache,
293 Dichrostachys cinerea Leguminosae bush, Princess's Bark, root, latex
ogwu,Dundu toothache,diuretic,astringent,anthelmintics,scald,sores
earrings
294 Dicoma sessiliflora Compositae Doda Dicoma Whole plant Antipyretic,aphrodisiac,cough,stomachache
Ariran, eeran,Karanin
295 Digitaria horizontalis Poaceae Crab grass,sourgrass Whole pla nt Nervous problem,enhancin g memory
dawaki
296 Dioclea reflexa L egumi no sa e Agba ri n, e pe , a rin D io cle a,bull's e ye Se ed As thma ,he ad li ce ,da ndr uf f,s ti mula nt.
Mystic
properties,diarrhoea,dysentery,constipation,anthelmintics,antidot
Isu-emina,emina,isu- Air potato,aerial potato
297 Dioscorea bulbifera Discoreaceae Tuber e for snake and scorpion venom,coughs,mental
ahun,Dooyar bisa yam
problems,diabetes,weak erection,breast
enlargement,fever,rheumatism,antimicrobials.
Wild yellow yam,African

Colic, abdominal, vomiting, analgesic,skin disorders ,psychic
298 Dioscorea dumetorum Dioscoreaceae Esuru,gudugudu,Gursami bitter yam,three-leaved Tubers, leaves
trouble,malaria,ease labour,anti-bilharzia.
yam.
299 Dioscoreophyllum cumminsii Mennispermaceae Inunurin, Omuaja Serendipity berry Fruits,le aves,roots. Diabetes, obesity, impotence,tonic for debility.
300 Diospyros canaliculata Ebe na ce ae Or ilo je , O we D ate plum Ba rk, le ave s L epr os y, a nti mic ro bi als ,a nthe lmi nti cs ,a bo rti fa ci ent,c ar dia c to ni c.
Bilharzia, diarrhoea,
301 Diospyros mespliforimis Ebenaceae Ige,igidudu,Kalwaa Ebony tree Root bar k, stem bark antibacterial,anthelmintic,astringent,abortifacient,fertility
regulation
302 Discoglypremna caloneura Euphorbiac eae Akikaagba, Ogwilaki Seeds Gastr ointes tinal disorder, catharsis, abortion, purgative.
Venereal diseases,
Chickweed,starwort,star
303 Dissotis rotundifolia Mela stomataceae Awede,Aja gunmorasin Whole plant coughs,antimicrobials,conjunctivities,haemostatic,weight
weed,
control,diuretic,asthma,ulcer.
304 Dodonaea viscosa Sapindaceae Leaves Sore throat, diaphoretic, fever.
Contrayerva,rock
305 Dorstenia prorepens M oraceae Alaifo, aloifo Stem twig,leaves Nephrosis,wound,antipyretic ,antimicrobials.
begonia,sokotan
Ope-kannakanna,
306 Dracaena manni Dracaenaceae Dracaena Roots,leaves,fruits Skin diseases,antimicrobials ,stomachache,caries.
peregun,Akuku
307 Drynaria laurentii Polypodiaceae Afomo Drynaria Whole plant, leaves. Venereal diseases.
308 Drypetes chevalieri Euphorbiaceae Osunsun-iro Drypetes Leaves Cough,asthma,bronchitis
309 Drypetes Florabunda Euphorbiaceae Asokara Stem Toothache, oral hygiene
310 Duranta repens Verbenaecae Fruits Anthemintic, insecticide
311 Dyschoriste perrottetii Acanthaceae Bidi-Diyan Seed Inflammation, Eye irrigation.
Purple cone, black

312 Echinacea purpurea Compositae R hi zo me Anti mi cr obi al a ge nt.
sampson
Ink plant,thistles,false Elephantiasis, fever,co ugh, skin disease s,oedema,liver

313 Eclipta prostrata Compositae Abikole, arojoku Leaves
daisy ailments,emetic,antiseptic,diarrhoea,convulsion.
Amenorrhoea,contraceptive,fevers,convulsion,fracture
314 Ehretia cymosa Boraginaceae Jaoke Puzzle bush,ivorywood Leaves,bark
management
Bebelu oju Skin care,f resh juice for wounds,styptic,goitre,protecting feet as

315 Eichhornia crassipes Pontederiaceae Wat er hyacinth Whole pla nt
omi,mako,gbeborun. foot wears
Ijebo, Ayape,Madachin Rheumatism, insomnia,malaria,antipyretic,blood tonic, chicken

316 Ekebergia senegalensis Meliaceae Sta ve wo od T runk ba rk,r oo ts .
dutsi box,charred powder of roots for inducing sneezing
Fever, epilepsy, haemolytic,sinusitis,purify blood,insomnia,

317 Ekebergia capensis Me lia ce ae Or onu, ma da chi n C ape a sh,e ss enho ut L ea ve s, r oo ts ,ba rk
malaria.
Ope, igi-
318 Elaeis guineensis Palmae Red oil palm Root, palm oil, bark,kernels Malaria, mental disorders,diarrhoea,asthma,measles.
ope,Nkwe,Ake,Kwakwar
Intestinal
Leaves, stem
319 Elaeophorbia drupifera Euphorbiac eae Or oigi, oroonigi Asthma plant parasities,fever,measles,purgative,warts,epilepsy,asthma,analge
bark,roots,latex
sic,skin diseases.
320 Elephantapus scaber Compositae Leave, root Fever, cough.
Ese-
Bermuda Coughing with bloody sputum,antipyretic,anthelmintics,venereal
321 Eleusine indica Poaceae kannakanna,Ciyaawar Leaves
grass,wiregrass,fowl foot diseases.
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.
Ulcers, craw-craw, abscesses of the breast, yaws, lice,

Odundun-owo, odundun- Tassel flower,scarlet
326 Emilia coccinea Compositae Leaves, sap, roots. ringworm, febrifuge, syphilis, hernia, gonorrhoea,
okun,Ogbunizu,nte - ana tassel flower
measles,cough,salad.
Osopupa, Awopa,dokita- Typhoid fever,malaria ,antimicrobials, jaundice, rickettsia,i nfective

327 Enantia chlorantha Annonaceae African yell ow wood Bark
igbo,Kakerim hepatitis,haemostatic,uterus stimulant,ulcer.
Ayunre-
328 Entada africana Leguminosae Entada Bark, leaves, root, seeds Astringent,antim im icrobials, antipyretic, abortifacient,malaria.
banabana,Tawatsa
Seahearts,monkey Diarr hoea,antimicrobia l,abdominal pain,

329 Entada gigas Mimosaceae Aagbaa Leaves,seeds,stem-twigs.
ladders abortifacient,convulsion,astringent,charm to ward off evil spirit
Diabetes, cough, fever,gastr o-intestinal disorders , black

330 Entandrophragma cylindricum Meliaceae Ijebo,Owura Cedar mahogany Stem bark
tongue,stimulant
331 Eragrostis tremula Poac eae Ariran,Burbur wa Eragr ostis,lovegrass W hole plant To improve memory
332 Eremomastax speciosa Ac anthaceae Jangbor ukan,asoyin Eremomastax Leaves Guinea worms,anthelmintic ,sor es
333 Erissema psoraleoides Leguminos ae Roro, Isapa-eluju Leavs , roots, seeds Venereal dis eases, boils , cuts, eye infection.
East India Rosebay,

334 Eruatamia coronaria Apocynaceae Leaves, stem, root Anthelmintic, skin infection, toothache, eye diseases-ophthalmia.
Nero's crown
335 Eryngium foetidum Umbelliferae Leaves Ulcer, headache, hysteria
Ologbosere,lakale,Majiriya Leaves, bark, Anthelmintics,cathartic,dysentery,antipyretic,emmenagogue,galac

336 Erythrina senegalensis Leguminosae Parrot tree,coral tree
,echichi seeds,roots. togue
337 Erythrococca anomala Eupho rbia ce ae Iye re -i gbo C oc ca F rui ts ,le ave s,le af -s ap H e ada che , jo int pa ins ,e ar ac he s,ta eni ac ide .
Erun obo, olu- Chicken pox, gangrenous sores, snake bite,emetic.filarial worm
Sasswood,Ordeal
338 Erythrophleum suaveolens Leguminosae obo,Ajeku,Obo,Gwaska,in Stem bark, leaves,roots . swelling,skin diseases,wound,hypertension,local
tree,Sassy bark.
yi,akpa. anaesthetic,sneezing inducer.
339 Erythroxylum coca Erythroxylaceae Red wood Leaves Local anaesthesia, sedative.
Ajinringburigbu,
340 Euadenia trifoliata Capparaceae Euadenia Roots, stem, bark,fruit Tuberculosis,arthritis , otalgia, aphrodis iac, rectal prolapse.
Logbokiya,Kanumfari
341 Eucalyptus globulus M yrtaceae Eucalyptus Leaves Nasal congestion, antibacterial, wounds, mouth wash.
Toothache, carminative, rubefacie nt, serving as preservati ve in

342 Eugenia aromatica Myrtaceae Kanafuru Clove Flower
herbal recipes.
Apple,African water
343 Eugenia malaccencis Myrtaceae Apulu Antimicrobial,source for vitamins
apple,rose-water apple
344 Eugenia unifolia Myrtaceae Pitanga Pitanga Leaves, fruit Antimicrobial.
345 Eulophia millsoni Orchidaceae Rhizome Aphrodisiac
346 Euphorbia balsamifera Euphorbiaceae Stem, latex Caries, dysentery
347 Euphorbia deightonii Euphorbiaceae Oro agogo Euphorbia Leaves Woman Sterility
348 Euphorbia heterophylla Euphorbiaceae Egele Leaves, root Skin diseases, febrifuges, purgative.
Cough, asthma, catarrh, hay-fever,pulmonary ailment,hay

Emi-ile, iroko-iju,egele,oro-
fever,amoebic
349 Euphorbia hirta Euphorbiaceae elewe,ahihia ugwa,Noonon Asthma weed Whole pla nt,exudate
dysentery,conjuctivitis,anthelmintic,aphrodisiac,increase lactation
kurciyaa,Odane inenemii and shape of breast,hypertension,antispasmodic
Topical application to aid umbilical cord drop-

350 Euphorbia kamerunica Eupho rbia ce ae Or o,uko ko ,o ro -a la go go Fe nc e C ac tus L atex.
off,warts,anthelmintics,purgative
Dermatosis , infertility, anthelmintics constipation, convulsive

351 Euphorbia laterifolia Euphorbia ceae Oro were, enuopir i Scutell ann,li ttle cactus Leaves,exudate
fevers
352 Euphorbia unispina Euphorbiac eae Or o adete Cactus Exudate Antidote f or snake bites, f ractures,skin diseas es,antihelmintics
Slender dwarf Morning

353 Evolvulus alsinoides Convolvulaceae Efunle,Karfi mall am Whole pla nt Diarrhoea,antipyretic,asthma,chronic bronchit is
glory
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.
Dysentery, oedema, leprosy, epilepsy,

Opoto,Farin African mustard tree,fig
357 Ficus capensis Moraceae Leaf, stem, root, fruits ricketts,emollient,astringent,infertility,increase
bauree,Anwerenwa tree
lactation,respiratory disorders,gonorrhoea.
358 Ficus elegans Moraceae Asoro porcelain vine Leaves Diarrhoea, piles, stomach-ache, constipation, craw-craw.
Stomach disorder , scabies, gonorrhoea, urinary ailments,

359 Ficus exasperata Moraceae Epin, Ewe-ipin Sand paper tree Leaves , bark, root, seeds
jaundice,abortifacient,antipyretic.
Odan-afomo,Ediso,
360 Ficus mucuso Moraceae Fig Bark of stem Insomnia
Obobo,Jan bauree
Odan abaa,opoto,aba-
361 Ficus thonningii Moraceae W ild f ig,f iddle le af f ig Ba rk W ounds ,f eve rs ,dys ente ry
odan ,Guluba
Jaundice, gastro-intes tinal disorders ,anthelmintic,astringent,skin

362 Ficus vallis-choudae M or ac eae Ogur o, Ogunr o, Dulu Umbrella thorn Leaves, s tem, latex
disorders
363 Ficus vogelii Moraceae Oba-Odan Bark, fruit, latex Wound, diarrhoea, dysentery, boils
364 Flabellaria paniculata Malpighiaceae Iagbo-Iagbo Leaves Wounds, cuts
Asthma, bronchitis, catarrhal

365 Flacourtia flavescens Flacourtiaceae Osere Flacourtia Leaves, root condition,antibacterial,astringent,diaphoretic,antiperiodic,toothach
e.
Liver diseases ,diuretic, antipyretic,astri ngent,piles,haemostatic,

366 Fluerya aestuans Urticaceae Fuyafuya,Ipe erin African nettle W hole plant
burns,hair care, pregnancy booster,expels bladder stone
367 Funtumia africana Apocynaceae Akoire, Ako-ire Mbamiri Male funtum Root, stem, leaves Constip ation, wounds, boils,weak bla dder, jaundice,antipyretic.
Lagos silkrubber
368 Funtumia elastica Apocynaceae Ire ,Mba Stem, twigs, stem, latex Jaundice, piles, impotence,antipyretics.
tree,wild rubber
369 Galinsoga parviflora Compositae Leaves Wounds, analgesic
370 Garcinia afzelii Guttiferae Okuta Mangostreen Stem-twigs Dysentery.aphrodisiac,oral thrush,toothache
Antimicrobials,dysentery, tumours, bronchitis, cough,

Seeds, root, stem-
371 Garcinia kola Guttiferae Orogbo,Adi,Akuilu Bitter kola fever,toothache, throat and respiratory ailments,liver
bark,fruits.
disorders,headache,evacuant, Anti-cancer.
372 Garcinia manni Guttferae Okuta, Okok Root,stem Diuretic
Gangan,
373 Gardenia ternifolia Rubiaceae Yellow gardenia, gaude. Roots, fruits Fever, cough, stomachache, dysentery,skin lesion,emetic
oruwan,Gaudan,Ulimili
374 Geophila obvallata Rubiaceae Leaves Eye wash, headache, tooth ache, stomachache
375 Gisekia pharmacioides Molluginaceae Leaves, fruits Wounds, cut, anthelmintic, purgative
Antigonococcal,dysentery,diarrhoea,mental
376 Gladiolus psittacinus Iridaceae Baka,isu baka Sword lily, corn flag Bulb
disorder,constipation,mystic use.
Mora, ewe-
Gloriosa,climbing Gonorrhoea , head lice,
377 Gloriosa superba Liliaceae aje,akalamagbo,Obara Tubers, leaves
okpa,Baurere lily,glory lily 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 Soya bean Seeds Laxative
Sweet wood,sweet wort, Expectorant, bronchitis, sorethroa t, demulcent, emollient,

380 Glycyrrhiza glabra Leguminosae Root
liquorice root. alterative.
Stem bark, leaves,stem- Diarrhoea, fever, respiratory

381 Glyphaea brevis Tiliaceae Atori Atori, masquerade stick
twigs ailment,gonorrhea,wound,toothache,gum infection
382 Gmelina arborea Verbenaceae Igi meli na Gmeli na,parr ot 's beak Roots ,leav es Antipy retic,s tomach disorder,c ough, gonorr hoea,demulc ent
Mada,sungoje,samberu,tur Skin disease s, leprosy, dysentery, diarrhoea , nasal discharge,

383 Gnidia kraussiana Thymelaeceae Root, leaves
uribi. purgative.
Bachelor's button, globe

384 Gomphrena globosa Amaranthaceae Whole plant,leaves Antipyretic,diuretic,astringent,cough,laxative,emmenagogue
amaranth
385 Gongronema latifolium As clepiadaceae Aunje adiye, I taji ,Utazi Amarant h globe St em Sore gums ,c olic, dys peps ia, anthelmint ic .
Convulsions, dysentery,asthma,antipyretic,hypertension,
Owu,akese,gwandi,Olulu
386 Gossypium barbadense Malvaceae West indian Cotton Leaves, roots, seeds ulcers,contra ceptive, r elieve menstrual cycle
ogho,Owula
disorders,emmenagogue,abortfacient,ease labour
387 Gouania longipetala Rhamnaceae Laghosa Stem, twigs Gum infection
Greenwayodendron
388 Annonaceae Agudugbu Roots,leaves,bark Anthelmintics,purgative,ease labour,menorr hagia,weak erection..
suaveolens
Sand paper raisin,ra isin

389 Grewia flavescens Tiliaceae Itakun okere,Dargaji Leaves Boils , enlarged spleen,aid lactating mother
bush,wild raisin
Dysentery, gastro-intes tinal disorder,antidote for snake

390 Grewia pubescens Tiliaceae Oraigbo Raisin Stem, leaves
bite,boils,emollient
391 Grewia sp Tiliaceae Ila-oko, lakolako Fruits Religious purpose, mystic, soup with okra-like taste
392 Grewia venusta Tilia ceae Oraigbo,oro,Dargaza Raisin Leaves, twigs, stem bark Fever, boils, wounds,colic ,anti-diarrhoea,ease of labour
Alukoko, Tapara, arin, Bone-frac ture, congestion,sedati ve,aphrodisiac ,appetite

393 Griffonia simplicifolia Leguminosae Griffonia Roots, leaves
Olobahun suppressant for weight loss.
394 Guaiacum officinale Zygophyllaceae Stem Diuretic, diaphoretic, urinary disorder
Leaves, roots, fruits, stem Galactogogue, blood booster, rheumatism, gastro-enteritis,

395 Guibourtia copallifera Leguminosae Kaluk ofuon
exudate dysentery.
Skin infectio n, fever, diarrhoea , dysentery, syphilis, tonic,
396 Guiera senegalensis Combretaceae Barbatta,olofun,saabara Leaves
increase lactation, prevention of leprosy.
397 Gymnema sylvestre Asclepiadaceae Whole plants, root Diabetes, antidote for snake bite.
398 Gymnema sylvestre As clepadac eae Yar yodin-kura Root, stem Diabetes, heart stimulant, s nake bite, anti- inflammator y, tonic.
399 Gynura amplexicanlis Asteraceae Sitta, nti Leaves Eye infection, gonorrhoea
Areyinkosun, toto-
400 Haemanthus multiflorus Amaryllidaceae Fireball lily Roots Stimulant, cardiac tonic
odo,Albasar kwadi
Anthelmintic, febrifuge, emetic, tonic,hepatitis, sleeping sickness ,

401 Haematostaphis barteri Anacardiaceae Tursuhi,jan danyaa Stem, bark, roots
diarrhoea.
Haematoxylum
402 Leguminosae Logwood Wood bark Astringent, diarrhoea, colouring.
compechionum
Igigun,Oghulu,Takar'dargi
403 Hannoa klaineana Simaroubaceae H anno a Ste m, r oo t H ype rte ns io n,c ar mina ti ve ,s ti mula nt , f eve r.
wa
Stomachache, leprosy, antidote, cancero us tumours,bubonic

404 Harrisonia abyssinica Simaroubaceae Arujeran Harrisonia Leaves, stem, root
plague,skin diseases,antipyretic,anthelmintics,insomnia
Elepo, adenden,
Stem-bark, root bark, Dysentery, piles, trypanosomiasis, fever, cold, jaundice, scabies,
405 Harungana madagascariensis Hypericaceae Asunje,Uturu,Otori, Alillibar Dragon's blood tree
leaves,sap haemostatic,emetic,black tongue,urinary fistula,ringworm,jaundice
raafii
406 Hedranthera barteri Apoc ynac eae Agbo omode Hedr ant hera Leaves,f ruit Conv uls ion, ant helmintics ,v enereal diseas es ,c ough, anti-t umour
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 disor ders,expec torant
Agogo-igun, Apari-
409 Heliotropium indicum Boraginaceae Igun,ogberi- Heliotrope,cock's comb Whole plant Convuls ions, cancer, worms ,rectal enema,mouth-wash.
akuko,Kalkashin korama
410 Hexalobus crispiflorus. Annonaceae Lapawe, Apara,Oji ogoda Hexalo us Roots , whole pla nt Gonorr hoea,c ough, mala ria,
411 Hibiscus acetosella Malvaceae Akese Hibiscus Leaves Dysentery
Bush roselle,thorny
412 Hibiscus asper Ma lva ce ae Is apa ,Ir ea gu,D angir aa Leaves Cough, wound,diuretic s
roselle,water hemp
Influenza, cough, asthma, tertiary syphilis, stomach

413 Hibiscus rosasinensis Malvaceae Kekeke,Ireagu Gar den hibiscus Leaves , stem, flower buds
upset,appendicitis,hypertension,oligospermia,antipyretic
Zobo,Jamaican sorre ,
414 Hibiscus sabdariffa Malvaceae Sobo,Gurguzuu Leaves,flowers Diuretic,coughs,dressing wounds,beverage
roselle
Kinkinrinmiyin,akonimara,s
415 Hibiscus surattensis Malvaceae Whole plant,leaves Stomachache,mystic uses
eniferan,emo,sinkin-mini
416 Hildegradia barteri Sterculiaceae Okurugbedu,Kariya Hildegradia Bark Epilepsy
Ogo, tarzan-igbo,zoro- Breast cancer,ure thral

417 Hilleria latifolia Phytolaccaceae Bus h t ar zan Leaves,whole plant
igbo,Akaato discharge,purgative,headache,anthelmintic,skin diseases
Connessi,fa lse rubber Dysentery, diarrhea, jaundice, fever,as tringent,bilious
418 Holarrhena floribunda Apo cyna ce ae Ir ena ,Ba ki n mutum Bark seeds
tree,holarrhena disorder,anthelmintics
Herpes,conjunctivitis,epilepsy,skin
Efinrin-oso,anami-ole,suiiti-
419 Hoslundia opposita Labiatae H os lundia W ho le pla nt,le ave s diseases,diabetes,jaundice,abdominal
agbe
pain,antipyretic,haemostatic,antimicrobial, Malaria.
420 Hybanthus enneaspermus Violaceae Abiwere Hybanthus Whole plant Easy and painless child delivery.
Mafowo kauruonu bayin

421 Hygrophila auriculala Acanthaceae Whole pla nt Ble nnorrhoea, craw-craw, bacteriostatic, diuretic.
giwaa
Mafowo kauruonu bayin

422 Hygrophila auriculata Acanthaceae Whole pla nt Biennorrhoea, craw-craw, bacteriostatic , diuretic.
giwaa
Diuretic,s kin infections,uri nary

423 Hygrophilia auriculata Acanthaceae Mafowokanmi Hygrophilia Whole plant,roots
disorders,antipyretic,demulcent,stomachache
424 Hymenocardia acida Hymenocardiac ae Aboopa, Orupa Hymenocardia Leaves, bark Meas les, f ever, jaundice, c oated t ongue.
Arigbodigbo,arigbodigba,U
425 Hymenostegia afzelii Leguminosae Hymenostegia Stem bark,twigs Astringent,toothache,pil es,cough
beze
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 W hole plant leaves Sore, fever, antiseptic , ches t pains.
429 Hypoestes verticillaris Ac anthaceae Ekere, Akwukwoijiji W hole plant leaves Sore, fever, antiseptic , ches t pains.
430 Hypoxis nyasica Hypoxodaceae Whole Plant Uterine cancer, premenstrual syndrome.
431 Hyptis suaveloensis Labiatae Jogbo,Kimba-kimba Hyptis Leaves Cough,f evers,wounds,anthelmintic ,c arminative, malaria.
Rheumatism,aphrodisiac,toothache,anthelmintics,purgative,aborti
432 Icacina tricantha Icacinaceae Gbegbe Icacina Leaves,root,exudate
facient,wound,dermatophytosis.
433 Impatiens balsamina Balsaminaceae Garden balsam Whole Plant Antiseptic,fungicide.
Poor man's
434 Impatiens glandulifera Ba ls amina ce ae to uc h me no t orchid,policeman's Sa p to pic al a ppli ca tio n o n po is on i vy r as h
helmet,purple jewelweed.
435 Indigofera arrecta Leguminosae Elu aja indigo Leaves, twigs. Diarrhoea, dysentery.
Enise-Ana,Aniyaa Whooping cough, bronchitis, piles, ulcers, enlargement of spleen

436 Indigofera macrophylla Leguminosae Indian-indigo Leaves
makoomiyaa. and liver,skin diseases.
Ogbo oro ayaba, ewe- Whole plant, leaves,

437 Ipomoea asarifolia Convolvulaceae Morning glory Haemorrhage, urinary problem,purgative,syphilis.
gboro,Duman kadaa flowers
Odunkun,
Boils, wounds, bronchial asthma,purgative,breast
438 Ipomoea batatas Convolvulaceae anamo,kunkundukun,Dank Sweet potato Leaves,t uber.
swelling,diabetes,antimicrobials.
ali,Ekomako,Jioyibo
439 Ipomoea fistulosa C onvulvula ce ae Omo -ur eue bo Bus h mo rning glo ry L ea ve s, twi gs T oo tha che , mo uthwa sh.
Ododo-odo,ododo- Convulsions,purgative,eye
440 Ipomoea involucrata Convolvulaceae oko,alukerese,Duman Mo rni ng glo ry L ea ve s drops,asthma,arthritis,antipyretic,yellow
kwaadii fever,filariasis,gynaecological diseases,gonorrhoea.
441 Ipomoea mauritiana Conv olvulac eae At ewogba, Tanpopo Bus h mornin g glo ry Whole pla nt Rheumatism, ast hma, dr opsy.
442 Irvingia gabonensis I rvingiac eae Oro ( Ogbono), Goor on bir ii Wild mango,br ead t ree Leaves Sple en I nf ec tion.
Bronchial infections, skin diseases , cough, hematuria, fever,

443 Isolana campanulata Anacardiaceae Aghakeze Roots, stem-bark
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.
Whole plant, leaves, Anthelmintic, toothache, diuretic, antifungal wounds, abscess in

446 Jasminum pauciflonum Common Jasmine
flowers breast
447 Jateorhiza macrantha Menis permaceae Atutu Jateorhiza,calu mba Leaves, roots,stem Antid ote to snake bit e, ulc ers, wounds, cuts, tonic ,aphrodisiac
Root bark, leaves, whole

448 Jateorhiza Palmate Menispermaceae Atutu Hypertension, dysentery, anthelmintic, tonic, fever, stomachic
plant
Ringworm, eczema,scabies, fever, guinea worms, herpes,rectal

Botuje, Seed, leaves, stem,
449 Jatropha curcas Euphorbiaceae Physic nut enema,black tongue,whitlow,impotence,irre gular
lapalapa,Zugu,Olulu -idu roots,sap
menses,convulsion,smallpox
Botuje pupa,Binidi Ringworm, ascari s, anti-

450 Jatropha gossypiifolia Euphorbiaceae W ild C as sa va Ste m la te x
zugu,Ake mbogho tumour,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 Ac antha ce ae Odi an, O ri dun Ba nka s W ho le pla nt F unga l s kin dis ea se s,ma la ri a,s to ma ch di so rde r,ha ema tur ia
455 Justicia insularis Acanthaceae Isepe-akere Whole plant Measles,smallpox.
456 Kaempfena nigerica Z ingiberaceae Resurrection lily Rhizome Mental disorder, hallucinogenic agent
Smallpox, convulsion, gonorrhoea, rheumatism,ear problem,

Never die, Dog’s
457 Kalanchoe crenata Crass ulaceae Odundun, E ti,ele ti,Onwa Leaves, roots,whole plant chronic cough, headache,wounds,asthma,palpitation,mental
Liver,kalanchoe
disorder,anthelmintics.
Malaria, Jaundice,anthelmintic,emetic,emmenagogue,skin
458 Khaya ivorensis M eliac eae Oganwo,Ono,Madachi Af rican mahogany St em, r oot, bark s
diseases,anaemia,arthritis
Kidney disorders, malaria, dysentery,

Pandoro,iyan,Rawuya,Utu Root, stem bark, fruits,
459 Kigelia africana Bignoniaceae Sausage tree rheumatism,gonorrhoea.,haemorrhage,spleen
rubein leaves
infection,astringent,leucorrhoea,cough.
Measles,yaws,skin diseases ,thrush,venereal

460 Klainedoxa gabonensis Irvingiaceae Kanakoro,odudu Klainedoxa Bark,seeds
diseases,chickenpox,toothache,stomachic
461 Kolobopetalum auriculatum Menispermaceae Whole plant Relieve pains.
462 Lactuca capensis C ompo si ta e Ya nr in- oko ,N ami ji n da yi Le ttuc e L ea ve s, who le pla nt D iur eti c, c ons ti pa ti on.
Purgative, anthelmintics, cathartic,lumbago,diabetes

463 Lagenaria breviflorus Cucurbitaceae Eso-it o, eso-it agir i,tagiri Pseudocolo cynth Root, fruit
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
Fever, rheumatic pains, pneumonia, emmenagogue,

466 Laggera alata Compositae Agemo-kogun, eru-taba Laggera Leaves , roots, sap
tapeworms,convulsion.
Malaria, Gastro- intestinal disorder, astringent, insect-r epellant,

467 Laggera aurita Compositae Taba-ebora, Eru-taba Whole plant
convulsion.
468 Landolphia dulcis Apocynaceae Ibo Sweet landolphia Roots,stem Rheumatism,cough,kidney diseases
Panukuru,Ci'woo,nwalikali, Vine rubber,rubber vine, Fresh leaves, roots, seed,

469 Landolphia owariensis Apocynaceae Malaria fever, gonorrhoea,ver mifuge
Oto ciwo. bark
Leaves, root Sprains, gout, dysentery, asthma, bruises.rheumatic

470 Lannea nigritana Anacardaceae Orita,oyinyin Wodier wood
bark,exudate. joint,astringent,neurotic disorders,skin diseases.
Bush lantana, shrub

471 Lantana camara Ve rbe na ce ae Ewo n - Ago go ,Ki mba r Leaves Fever,antis eptic,antispasmodic,antipyretic
verbena,lantana.
472 Lasiodiscus mildbraedi Rhamnaceae Ogan-funfun Stem Oral hygiene
473 Lasiosiphon kraussianus Thymeloceae Leaves, root Burns, purgative, snakebite
Yanrin,
474 Launaea taraxacifolia Compositae Wild lettuce Leaves Yaws, Fracture management.
Yamurin,Nonanbarya
Spermatorrhoea, jaundice, gonorrhoea, leucorrhoea , ulcers,

475 Lawsonia inermis Lythrac eae Lali , Laali.Lallee Hennaplant Leaves , flowers,bark
menorrhagia,astringent,skin diseases, malaria.
Akika,Okpu,Kekera
Leaves,roots,young Fevers,burns,liver abscess,purgative,amenorrhoea,typhoid
476 Lecaniodiscus cupanioides Sapindaceae kuchi,Kaafi naamaa - lecaniodiscus
zaakii shoots,seeds,stembark fever,jaundice,cough, malaria.
Kojiya,aledo,alugbokita, Pregnancy detection,purgative,toothac he,gonorrhoea,gener al

477 Leea guineensis Leeaceae Hansidhapan,leea Leaves,roots,seeds.
iya-keke-gbodo weakness.
478 Leersia hexrandra Poaceae Abeko Leersia Leaves Asthma,bronchitis,chest pains
479 Leonotis nepetifolia Labia tae Agberulori,ik u ekun Lion's ears,lio n's tail Leaves,roots Wound,skin dis eases,emmenagogue,purgative,anthelmintic ,tonic
480 Leptadenia hastata Rubiac eae Iran-aji-igbo Leptadenia Root, leaves , flowers Antimicrobials, antis pasmodic
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 Leaves Snake antidote
Lead tree, wild tamarind,

485 Leucena leucocephala Leguminosae Leaves, seeds. Antimicrobial, blo od tonic.
jumpy bean
Efinrin-gogoro,efinrin-
486 Lippia multiflora Verbenaceae Sweetle af Whole pla nt Hypertension,cough,antipyretic,ja undice,sleeping sickness
foromaba
487 Lobelia molleri Lobeliaceae Whole plant Antispasmodic and antileptic
Arthritic conditions, sore, mental

488 Lonchocarpus cyanescens Leguminosae Elu ,Talaki, Nji, Anunu West. African indig o Root, bark, leaves
disorders,boils,anthelmintics,antimicrobial.
Dotted lancepod,lilac
489 Lonchocarpus sericeus Leguminosae Ipapo,ala kiriti,Nja ssi,Faki Roots, bark Convuls ion, skin dis eases,la xative
tree
490 Lonicera caprifolum Caprif oliaceae Honey suc kle Leaves and f lowers Respiratory disor der, expectorant, liver disorder.
Eki, Ironwood ,ekki,meni oil Root, barks, leaves,

491 Lophira alata Ochnaceae Fever, coughs, jaundice, gastrointestina l disorders .
Pahan,uda,Kujeme,Akufo tree,nambanchi seeds
492 Lovoa trichilioides Meliac eae Okoko- igbo, Epo-ipa. W alnut Stem bark Yellow fever, cough, stomachache,anthelmintic
493 Ludwigia suffruticosa O na gr ac ea e Ako e wur o o do W ate r pr imr os e who le pla nt Pur ga tive ,wo unds ,f eve rs ,a nthe lmi nti cs ,c ough
Aya-oyinbo,kankan oyinbo Smooth loafah,vegetable

494 Luffa cylindrica Cucurbitaceae Roots Purgative,tonic
,kankan ayaba sponge
7/25/2019 EweEar-ache,
Nigeria urinary troubles,carminative,fe ver,boils,fungal
495 Lycopersicon esculentum Solanaceae Tomati,Afufa,Tumaatur Tomato Leaves, fruit
infections,antimicrobial.
Creeping club
496 Lycopodium cernuum Lyc opodiaceae Kujekuje Moss,Lycopodiella Whole pla nt Malaria, newborn skin management .
cernua
Asasa, Dysentery, cough, boils, bruises, black tongue,breast

497 Macaranga barteri Euphorbiaceae Ma ca ra nga Ste m ba rk, le ave s
awasa,agbaasa,Owariwa 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.
Oju-eja, Jeja,iya-
Tapeworms, ringworm, pimples,
501 Mallotus oppositifolius Euphorbiaceae dudu,orokoro,Kpokokwa,K' India n kamila Leaves, roots, fruits.
bruises,astringent,anthelmintic,tonic,haemostatic.
afar mutuwa
Root bark, stem-

502 Mammea africana Guttifer ae Ologbomodu,Ekpili Mammea apple Parasitic skin disease s, syphilis,convulsion,dysmenorrhoea..
exudate,fruit,bark.
Malaria, diarrhoea, diabetes, skin lesions, high blood pressure,

Mangoro,Mangwaro,mang
503 Mangifera indica Anacardaceae Mango t ree Leaves, r oot, s tem bark haemorrhage,emmenagogue,insomnia,insanity,anthelmintics,anti
olo
microbials,astringent,asthma,cough
Gbaguda, Gonor rhoea, purgative,ulcer,eye

504 Manihot esculenta Euphorbiaceae C as sa va L ea ve s, tube rs ,s te m ba rk
Ege,Akpu,K'araza drop,schistosomiasis,toothache.
505 Manniophytum fuluum Euphorbiaceae Ege, Ebumen Root, shoots Bronchitis, cough, gonorrhoea, stomacharche.
7/25/2019 506 Mansonia altissima Sterculiaceae Ofun, Otutu Mansonia Stem bark
EweConstipation,
Nigerialeprosy.,aphrodisiac
Skin disease s,cough,purgative,antipyretic,abor tifacie nt,

507 Mareya spicata Euphorbiaceae Uhosa Mareya Leaves,fruits, stem bark
tapeworms
Ranransa,
508 Mariscus alternifolius Cyperaceae Marisc us Stem-bases Gonorrhoea, healing wound
Ikeregun,alubosa eranko
Elephantiasis of scrotum,fevers ,oedema,rheumatic pains,thrush,

509 Markhamia tomentosa Bignoniaceae Iru aya,aya Bell bean tree Leaves
malaria.
510 Marsdenia abyssinica Ascelepiadaceae Bark Gonorrhoea
Root, stem bark, fruits,

511 Marsderua latifolia Asclepiadaceae Heart disease digezstive disorders.
leaves
512 Massularia acuminata Rubiac eae Pako-Ijebu Ijebu c hewing s tick Root, s tem bark Aphr odisiac , lumbago, c ough, ment al s ic knes s. ,anticariogenic
513 Matricaria recutita Compositae African chamomile Flower Analgesic, diarrhoea, antiinflammatory, antispasmodic
514 Mauclea vanderguchnii Rubiaceae Opepe-ira/Oro Stem, bark, roots Bathing sick child
515 Meerua crassifolia Capparidaceae Twigs Toothache, oral hygiene.
Rheumatic, gouts, eczema, inflammatory disease of the

516 Melaleuca leucadendron Myrtaceae Cajuput Leaves
respiratory tract and UTI colic flatulence.
7/25/2019 517 Melanthera scadens C ompo si ta e Abo -yunyun, Agbugbo Me la nthe ra L ea ve s, r oo ts , s te msEwe Nigeria
Haemostatic, inflammation, chicken pox, purgative, cough, sore-
throat.
518 Melanthra brownei Compositae Leaves Hemostatic agent, opthalmias, purgative.
Eke-oyinbo, Aforo- Persian liliac,pride of

519 Melia azedarach Meliaceae Bark, kernels, leaves Anti-syphilitic, boils, skin diseases, antihelmintic
oyinbo,Kumar nasaaara India,chinaberry
Elephantiasis, antiseptic,
520 Melicia excelsa Meliaceae Iroko,Oji Iroko tree Root, latex, bark
nausea,rheumatism,insomnia,abdominal pain, malaria.
521 Mentha piperata Lamiaceae Mintii Pepper mint W hole plant Mouth wash,stomac hache,chestpains , respiratory inf ections.
522 Meptunia oleracea Leguminosae Galajin ruwa Whole plant Yellow fever
Genito-urinar y infection, rheumatic pain, skin infetion, dysentery,

523 Mesua Ferrea Guttiferae Iron wood tree Bark, flower, fruist, seed
cough, vomitting, dysentery, tonic.
524 Mezoneuron benthamianum Leguminosae J enifinr ani, amur anju Leaves, s tem t wigs , r oots Gonorr hoea, ur et hr al disc hage, ant helmintic.
Ido-apata,
525 Microdesmis puberula Euphorbiaceae Esunsun,edopata,uroko- Microdesmis Bark, seeds, leaves Diarrhoea, dysentery, impotence,enema,wound,eye-drop.
apata,aringo,Ukperi
526 Microglossa abzelii Compositae Leaves, stem Tuberculosis, respiratory disease, cough, sorethroat, arachie.
Antipyretic, yellow fever, aphrodisiac , abortifcta nt, tooache, base

527 Microglossa pyrifolia Compositae Leaves, root
labour.
Anthelmintic, Aphrodistac, yellow fever, colds, filarias is,
7/25/2019 528 Microglossa pyrifolia Compositae Asibogo Leaves, whole plant Ewe Nigeria
toothache, abortifacient.
Cough, bronchitis, anthelmintics, lumbago, rheumatic

529 Mikania cordata C ompo si ta e Iya wa ,e jo n C li mbing he mp- we ed L ea ve s, s ap,who le pla nt pains,urethritis,diuretic, malaria, conjunctivitis, schistosomiasis,
jaundice, small-pox.
530 Milletia zechiera Legumonsae Nousu ufo Leaves, stem bark Upper respiratory tact diseases, sorethroat, pains.
Ito,Tuburku,Ajukwu
531 Millettia thonningii Leguminosae Mil le tia Roots, bark Fever, cough, respir atory ailment,anthelmintic,ophthalmia
okeokpa
532 Mimosa pigra Mimo sa ce ae Ewo n a go go ,Gumbi C atc la w Mi mo sa L ea ve s, s ee ds F ebr ile c onvuls io n
Sensitive plant,shame
533 Mimosa pudica Mimosac eae Patanmo,aluro Leaves Guinea worms pil es, kidney dis ease,fistula,boils
plant
534 Mimusops kummel Sa po ta ce ae Emi do ,U ku Bulle t wo od Ste m ba rk, s ee ds Anti pyr eti c,a str inge nt, mo uth wa sh,s to ma chic
Tanaposo,aje Four 0' clock

535 Mirabilis jalapa Nyctaginaceae Roots ,leav es Wounds ,pur gative
onisu,Giyeya,Uburu mili plant,marvel of peru
Irawo ile,irawo ale,googa

536 Mitracarpus scaber Rubiaceae Mitracarpus,button grass Whole pla nt Fungal diseases,wounds,ulc ers
maaso
537 Mitragyna inermis Rubiac eae Okobo,Giyeya Afr ic an Linden Bar k Dys enter y, lepr osy,antipyretic,diuretic,gonorrhoea.
Abura, Ewe- Fever, cough, dysentery, pregnancy disease s,colic,skin

538 Mitragyna stipulosa Rubiaceae Mitragyna,African linden Leaves, stem, roots
Obi,Uburu,Gayensori diseases,anthelmintics
Chick weed(daisy-
7/25/2019 539 Mollugo nudicaulis M olluginaceae Kujekuje,Ankwai narba
leaved)
Whole pla nt EweWhoopi
Nigeria
n g cough,vermifuge
540 Mollugo oppositifolius Molluginaceae Sawewe Whole plant Antimicrobial,caries,stomachic,headache
541 Momordica angustisepala Cucurbitaceae Ejirin-nla Stem Antimicrobial.
Diabetes, piles, convulsions, jaundice, sore,nervous

Ejinrinwere,Alo-ose, African Cucumber, bitter Whole plant, seeds, fruit
542 Momordica charantia Cucurbitaceae disorders,diabetic recipe,emetic,night
Kakayi gourd,balsam pear root
blindness,aphrodisiac,dysmenorrhoea,anthelmintic,antimicrobials
Large-leaved African
543 Momordica foetida Cucurbitaceae Eji rin - lil a,Hakayi,Alu -osi Leaves, fruit Diabetes, stomach-ache,laxative,anthelmintic
bitter cucumber
Isirigun, Gbolo-gbolo,
544 Mondia whitei Periplocaceae Mondi Root, leaves, whole pla nt. Pile, mala ria , rubefacient.
Aghuma
545 Monodora brevipes Annonaceae Ako-lakose Fruit, roots, stem Venereal diseases, purgative, urethral stricture.
Constipation, lice, guinea worm,

546 Monodora myristica A nnonaceae Abo-lakoshe,A riwo,Ehuru Calabash nut meg Seeds
headache,anaemia,impotence,wounds,arthritis.
Antihaemorrhage, dysentery, Parasitic skin diseases,

547 Monodora tenuifolia Anacardiaceae Ehina-wo sinin ruits, leaves, root
toothache.
548 Monsonia senegalensis Geraniaceae Oil Emmenagogue
Dandojee,Akule,Inuwar
549 Morelia senegalensis Rubiaceae Morelia Stem Fever, general debility,fish poison.
bauna
Malaria, diabetes, heart
Oruwo, eruwo,Eze ogu Leaves, stem bark, root
7/25/2019 550 Morinda lucida Rubiaceae
,Njisi
Brimstone-tree
bark Ewediseases,purgative,emetic,diuretic,jaundice,flatulence,
Nigeria
cancer.
Anti-
Fever, jaundice, asthma,

551 Morinda morindioides Rubiaceae Oju-Ologbo Morinda Root, bark, leaves, fruit
dysentery,colic,emmenagogue,vermifuge,constipation
Inflammatory diseases, asthma,antipyretic, cough, earache, liver

Ewe-ile, Ewe- Horse radish tree,
Leaves, roots, stem bark, and pancreas diseases, venereal
552 Moringa oleifera Moringaceae igbale,zogale,Okweoyeibe, Moringa tree, “Never
fruit diseases,emetic,anthelmintic,hysteria,diarrhoea,diuretic,catarrhal
Bagaaruwar makka die” ,drumstick tree
diseases.
Agbagba,uraye, ewe-
553 Morus mesozygia Moraceae Morus ,aiy e Leaves My st ic propert ies,f or bathin g newborns ,s edative.
aye,aye, aremo
554 Mostuea Thomsoni Loganlaceae Roots Aphrodislac, Use for controlling high blood pressure.
Werepe, Cow-hage,cow-itch
555 Mucuna pruriens Leguminosae Hairs on the pods Intestinal worms,genito-urinary diseases.
Esisi,Abbala,Kakara plant,velvet bean
Ewe-ina,werepe, yerepe Haemorrhoids, diuretics,micturitio n problems in children,skin

556 Mucuna sloanei Leguminosae St in ging Bean Seeds,r oots
esinsin,Kakara,osese diseases.
Shoot, Cough,flatulence,aperient, amoebiasis, wound-dressing,

557 Mukia maderaspatana Cucurbitaceae Ina-oka, Oki-oka, Igbokita. Mukia
leaves,roots,exudate. toothache,mental disorders, neuralgia.
558 Mundulea Sericera Leguminosae Root Antiparasitic
559 Murraya Koenigii R ulta ce ae Eba fo C ur ry le af tr ee L ea ve s, Ba rk, R oo t D ys ente ry, F eve r, di ar rho ea , he rpe s pa ins , s timulant.
Diarrhoea, dysentery, epilepsy, wounds, goiter,

Ogede
gonorrhoea,anaemia, venereal
560 Musa paradisiaca Musaceae agbagba,Ayaba,Ojioko,Og Pla inta in L ea ve s, r oo ts , f rui ts
diseases,haemostatic,diabetes,anthelmintics,abortifacient,oligos
adejoioke
permia, malaria.
561 Musa sapientum Mus ac ea e Oge de we re ,Aga de Ba na na L ea ve s,f rui ts J aundi ce ,me nta l di so rde rs ,typho id f eve r,di ar rho ea , ma la ri a.
Roots, exudate,
562 Musanga cecropioides M or ac ea e Aga , Agba wo ,O ro C or kwo od,umbr ella tr ee Tapeworms, dysentery, fevers,a nthelmintic,cough
leaves,bark
Ado,odo-omode,pani
563 Mussaenda elegans Rubiaceae Mussaenda Bark Astringent
ebi,Ezebwo
Obisere,ewe-
564 Myriantus arboreus Moraceae Myriantus Bar k Dys enter y,anthelmintics ,cough,antitumour
ade,ibishere,Ujuju
Irosun-igbo,
565 Napoleona imperialis Lecythidaceae Irosun,Akbodo,Mabungi,N Napoleona Twigs Asthma, cough,toothache
nekeloche
Leaves, bark, seeds,

566 Napoleona vogelii Lec ythidaceae It o, Gbogbor i,A kbodo Napole ona Diabetes, fever, cough, catarrh.
twigs, fruit, root
Opepe,Africa n peach Gonorrhoea , antimalaria, appetizer, piles,dyspepsia, rheumatism,

567 Nauclea diderrichii R ubi ac ea e Ope pe ,U bur u,T af as hiya Root, stem bark, fruit
tree dysentery,febrifuge
Egbesi, Gberesi,Tafashiya
rkura - Inner bark,stem Cough,febrile conditions,thrush,jaundice,piles,emetic,menstrual
568 Nauclea latifolia Rubiaceae Nauclea,African peach
ukora,Igiyaa,Nwaohuakon sap,roots,fruits,root-bark disorders,stomach disorders,measles,sore
shi
569 Nelsonia compestria Ac antha ce ae D amdun- Ma ki ya ya L ea ve s, jui ce , twi gs Ye lo w f eve r, e ye i nf la mma ti on, di ar rho ea , s chis to somi as is .
570 Neostenanthera-myristicifolia Annonaceae Uyenghen-eze Leaves Tumor of the nose, anthelmintic
571 Nephrolepsis bisserata N e phr ole pi da ce ae Ir amu,o wur o Fe rn W ho le pla nt, r oo t Pr egna nc y bo os te r,dys me no rr ho ea to otha che .
Dysentery,anthelmintics,cough,antitumour,abortifacient,skin
572 Nerium oleander Apocynaceae Adodo Oleander Leaves,whole plant,roots
7/25/2019 Ewediseases,pile.
Nigeria
573 Nesogordonia papaverifera Sterculiaceae Opepe-ira/Oro,Otalo Danta Twigs Dysentery, toothache,pregnancy booster.
Round worms, elephantiasis, dysentery, malaria, convulsions,

574 Newbouldia laevis Bignoniaceae Akoko,Ogirisi,Aduruku Tree of life, fertility tree Bark, leaves, root migraine,cough,yellow fever, stomach-ache, hernia,infertility, ear-
ache.
575 Nicotiana tabacum So la na ce ae Ewe ta ba ,O ta ba ,ta ba To ba cc o L ea ve s R ingwo rm, c old, c onvuls io ns , ulc er s, na us ea ,a nthe lmi ntic .
Osibata,Bado,Mkpokpome Vomiting,astringent,antiseptic,demulcent,sedative,rheumatic
576 Nymphaea lotus Nymphaeceae Water lily W hole plant
re pains, Anti-tumour.
Gonorrhoea, catarrhal conditions, cough, constipation, dysentery,

Efinrin-
577 Ocimum basilicum Labiatae Sweet and Hairy basil Whole plant ringworm,carminative,stimulant,hypertension,anthelmintics,antipyr
wewe,daidoya,Nchanwu
etic,blood tonic.
Efinrin-nla,efinrin- Cough, diarrhea, convulsions, fever, cold, bronchitis,colic ,insect

578 Ocimum gratissimum Labiatae aja,oromoba,Daidoya, Tea bush,balsam,basil Leaves, whole plant repellant,antimicrobials,anthelmintics,hypertension,hypertension,d
Nchanwu iabetes,piles, Antibacteria.
Ifon,masepe,Igbulu,Gwano Roots, leaves, stem, bark, Yellow fever, jaundice, guinea worm, venereal diseases,mental
579 Olax subscorpioidea Olacaceae Olax,stink ant fores t
rafi,Gwaanon raafii twigs disorders,toothache.
Antipyretic, ease labour, nervous disorders ,haemostatic,

580 Oldelandia corymbosa Rubiaceae Oyigi,Raatsa-hanji Oldelandia Whole plant
venereal disorders, antidote to snake venom
Anthelmintics,scabies,filar iasis,c ough,chest pain,enhances

581 Olyra latifolia Poaceae Iye-etu,Ami Olyra Seeds,roots,leaves
fertility
Gbonsere, Panisa, Snuff-box tree,fried-egg

582 Oncoba spinosa Flacourtiaceae Roots, leaves Cough, cold , sore throat, wounds
Ponsere,Kookoocikoo tree
Koyin-solorun,Inuwar
583 Opilia celtidifolia Opiliaceae Opilia Roots,s tem Anthelmintics,purgative,diur etic.
gadaa
Guinea worms,abscesses , gonorrhoea, asthma, whooping

584 Opuntia dillenii Cactaceae Oro-agogo Prickly pear Stem,fruits,exudate.
cough,purgative,astringent.
585 Ouratea flava Ochnaceae Nkanka Ochna Leaves, fruits Laxative,vitamins
Jeenu benu,
586 Oxalis corniculata Oxalidaceae Yell ow oxalis,wood sorrel Leaves Fever, dysentery,warts, boils.
Patanmo,Oneko,Tsuku
587 Oxyanthus tubiflorus Rubiac eae Osodun, Ez elugbogan Af rolo quat Whole pla nt Fever, ant is corbut ic ,bili ous ness ,wart s, opacity ,toot hache
588 Pachira glabra Bombacaceae Epa-boro Guinea peanut,lu cky tree Bark,le aves,seeds Stomach dis orders,headache, blo od tonic
589 Pachypodanturum staudtii Anno na ce ae N to ko ne to Pe ppe r tr ee Ste m, ba rk, r oo ts G as tr o- inte sti na l pa ins , he ada che , c he st pa ins , ve ri fuge
Jagborokun,rogbo-
590 Palisota hirsuta Commelinaceae Palisota Roots,leaves,stem-twigs. Anaemia, dysentery,cough,toothache,gonorrhoea.
aguntan,Atolo,Ikpere aturu
591 Pallaea schweinfurthii Adeantaceae Cliff-brake fem Rhizome Sore gums, mouth cankery.
Alubosa-Oloko,Hatsin
592 Pancratium trianthum Liliaceae Pa nc ra ti um li ly Bulb Vi sua l ha luc ina ti on,c onvuls io n,c old.
manoomaa
593 Parinari curatellaefolia Rosaceae Abo-id ofun,Rura Rough-skinned plu m Roots,leaves,bark Skin infections,antipyretic,anthelmintics,nervous dis orders,cough
Malaria,skin
Neou oil tree,ginger
594 Parinari macrophylla Rosaceae Gwasa,putu,Rura Kernels,fruits infections,anthelmintic,antibacterial,cough,purgative,cardiac
bread plum
tonic,eye diseases,astringent.
Igba, Igi-iru West African locust Leaves, bark, seeds, fruit Tonic, wounds, malaria, diabetes,high blood pressure,mental
595 Parkia biglobosa Leguminosae
Dadawa,Ogirili,Dorowa bean, Dadawa tree pulp disorders,astringent,intestinal disorders,obesity,anti-tumour.
596 Paropsia guineansis Passsfloraceae Akapue, koropo Roots Toothache
Gonorrhea,s kin disease s,menstrual disorders ,cardiac

597 Parquetina nigrescens Periplocaceae Ogbo African parquetina Leaves,latex,bark,roots
tonic,dysentery, Blood tonic.
598 Passiflora foetida Passifloraceae Nine-nine,Ahe enyi Stinking passion flower Roots,leaves,fruits Hypertensio n,cough,emmenagogue,antispasmodic,sedative.
Kakansenla, Obi-
Sore throat, leprosy, jaundice, menstrual disorder, sore throat,
Omode,Isu-omode,Itakun- Hippo cola, five
599 Paullinia pinnata Sapindaceae Leaves, seeds, roots black tongue,ophthalmia,dysentery,haemostatic
okere,Ogberi- fingers,water cola
agent,astringent.aphrodisiac, malaria.
akuko,Yatsabiyar
600 Paulowilhelnua polyspernia Acantuaceae Leaves Guineaworm
Gonorrhoea , diuretic, demulcant, spermatorrhoea , dysurin,

601 Pedalium murex Pedialiaceae Whole plant, fruits
enlarged spleen.
602 Penianthus zenicem Menispermaceae Twigs, root Aphrodisias, wounds, oral hygiene.
Esu-funfun,eesu,esusun-
603 Pennisetum purpureum Poaceae Ele phant grass Whole pla nt Gastro-intestinal dis orders,diu retic,mumps
funfun,Achara,Dawarkada
Fever, stomachache, appetizer, general

604 Pentaclethra macrophylla Leguminosae Apapa, Pala,pakala ,Ugba Africa Oil bean tree Leaves, bark, root
weakness,anthelmintics,sore,jaundice.
605 Pentadesma butyracea Guttifer ae Or ogbo erin,iror o,Oze Butter tree,tallow tree Seeds Anthelmintic
606 Peperomia pellucida Piperaceae Rinr in, r enren Sumlako, s ilver bush Whole pla nt Conv uls ions , wounds ,mental disorder s, hypertens ion
Rheumatism, intestinal worms, piles, catarrhal diseases,craw-

Leaf, twigs, root bark,
607 Pergularia daemia Asclepiadaceae Atufa, Oju -Kokarun,Utaezi Pergula ria craw,coughs,emmenagogue,smallpox,mental disorde r,skin
stem
diseases,diarrhoea, eye infection.
608 Pericopsis laxiflora Leguminosae Ayan, sedu, egbin,Bafini Pericopsis Bark Oedema,antitumour.
Pia, apoka,Ubebekee,Ube
609 Persea americana Lauraceae Avocado pear Leaves, fruit s,seeds Hypertension,malaria,insomnia,gastro-intestinal disorders
oyinbo
610 Petersianthus macrocarpus Lecythidac eae Akasun, U pi Stinkwood Stem twigs Chronic bronchitis ,lumbago,headache.
All purpose herb for

611 Petiveria alliacea Phytolaccaceae Awogba Anamu Whole plant,leaves,root cancer,antimicrobial,diabetes,stroke,diuretic,sedative,abortifacie
nt,analgesic,anthelmintics,cough,insecticide,snake repellant.
Carminative,stimulant,Vitamin
612 Petroselinum crispum Apiaceae Pasili Parsley Whole plant 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 W hole plant Wounds, skin parasite, laxative, aphrodisiac
615 Philoxerus vermiculatus Amaranthaceae Amarante bond Leaves Hernia pains, fever, inflammation.
Genito-urinar y disorders , cough, asthma, fever,
616 Phoenix dactylifera Palmae Okun, Ekikun,Kijinjiri Date palm Fruits, sap,leaves
gonorrrhoea,demulcent
Gonorrhoea, genito-urinary diseases,asthma,diabetes,typhoid

Eyin-olobe,ehinbinisowo,
617 Phyllanthus amarus Euphorbiaceae Phyllanthus,amarus plant W hole plant fever, jaundice, stomach-ache, dysentery,ringworm,
yoloba,Geron-tsuntsaye
hypertension.
Arunjeran, Asasa,egungun-
Jaundice, skin disease s,antimicrobials, stomach problems, fever,
618 Phyllanthus muellerianus Euphorbiaceae eja,eegun- Myrobalan W hole plant
cough,insomnia,dysentery.
eja,Kumcii,Egueza
Koropo,
619 Physalis angulata Solanaceae Ground angular cherry Whole plant Fever, asthma, diarrhoea, throat swelling,infertility, malaria.
papo,Putu,Matsarmana
Chopnut, Calabar bean, Glaucoma, antidote to atropine and strychnine poison,

620 Physostigma venosum Leguminos ae Isho,Esgerem Seeds
ordeal bean contraction of pupils,jiggers,poison.
Elephant
621 Phytolacca dodecandra Phyt olacc ac eae Der e, Osun-erin. tree,allspice,pokeberry,g Young leaves,twig Bilharzia,purgative,emetic,vermif uge
arget,scoke
Fever, dysmenorrhoea, hypertension, herpes,

622 Picralima nitida Apo cyna ce ae Er in, e so a be re ,O su i gwe Pi cr ali ma R oo t, s ee ds ,ba rk
diabetes,anthelmintics, malaria.
Leaves, pods, stem twigs, Fever, ulcer, rheumatism, cough, tooth-

623 Piliostigma reticulatum Leguminos ae Abaf e,Kargoo Piliostigma, kargo
roots ache,hookworms,diuretic,diabetes
Herbal recipe ingredient, rheumatism,antipyretic, anti-emetic,

Iyere, Ata- stomachache, mental
624 Piper guineense Piperaceae Climbing black pepper Fruits, leaves,seeds
iyere,Ozeza,Masooroo illness,anthelmintic,carminative,impotence,antimicrobials,hyperten
sion
Black pepper White Diuretic, carminative, aromatic, diaphoretic, piles, diarrhoea ,

625 Piper nigrum Piperaceae Fruit
peper boils, Rheumatic, pains, toothache, emmenagogue antiperiodic.
Rheumatism, inflammatory tumours,

626 Piper umbellatum Piperaceae Ewe efon, iwere Wild pepper leaves, root, fruits
carmative,diuretic,emmenagogue,pile,urinary disorders
Purgative,headache,toothac he,enema,cardiac tonic,irre gular
627 Piptadeniastrum africanum L egumi no sa e Agbo nyi n,U fi ,Ki ri ya kur mi D aho ma Ste m twigs ,le ave s
menstruation,coated tongue.
628 Pisoria aculeata Neyctaginaceae Leaf,stem twigs Venereal diseases, rheumatic, pains.

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Fevers, gonorrhoea, dysentery, catarrha l

5 Acacia auriculiformis Leguminosae Kasia eleti Earleaf acacia Bark Astringent

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

Copper leaf, beef steak

Dangunro-gogoro Yellow Fever ,tuberculosis,stomach

Aboro,Abora hakoorin- Stomach disorders , Abortion, diarrhoea, dysentery, skin

Malaria, asthma,diarrhoea, kidney and bladder diseases,

Hypertension, nervous disorder, stress, cough, gonorrhoea,

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

23 Aframomum granum-paradisi Zingiberaceae Oburo-wawa Afromum lilies Roots Anthelmintics

Stimulant, smallpox, chicken pox,

Intoxicant, headache, body

Apa-Igbo, Root,leaves,stem- Gonorrhoea, stomach

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

Wounds, ulcers, craw-craw, digestive disturbance,

Alafia chewing stick,

35 Albizia zygia Leguminos ae Ayinre-weer e,kurmii Okuro,atanza,siris Bar k Arthritis,sprain

Chewing sticks, venereal diseases ,emmenagogue,ring

Orogbo Root, leaves, stem-bark,

41 Allium cepa Liliaceae Alubosa,albasa,yabase,al

Fever, coughs, asthma, dilated

Eekan-ehoro,alar to, odu-

Breast development, filaria worms,anthelmintics, antidote, malaria

Dysentery, antimicrobials,dysmenorrhea ,filarias is,fra cture,joint

52 Amaranthus viridis Amaranthaceae Tete-abalaye,tete- kotshi

53 Ambrosia maritima Compositae Matsermama,markarfo W hole plant Syphilis,hypertension,anti-tumour,stimulant

54 Ambrosia maritima Compositae Tutu bidi Leaves Fever, inflammation

Malaria, elephantiasis, leprosy,

58 Anchomanes difformis Araceae Abirisoko,langbodo,ogirisa

60 Aneilema hockii Commelinaceae Godobo-funfun Root Aphrodislac, female infertility.

61 Annona muricata Annonaceae Sharp-sharp Sour sop Leaves,fruit, Fever,dysentery

Cancer, dysentery, cough,venereal

Skin disease s – rashes and eczema,

71 Antidesma venosum Euphorbiaceae Aroro Stem bark Anthelmintics

72 Antigonon leptopus Polygonaceae Coral vine Leaves Antimicrobial.

Urinary tract infection, aphrodisiac , anthelmintic, astingent,

79 Aristida adscensionis Poaceae Oka-olongo,garasa Whole plant Improves lactation

80 Aristolochia ringens Aristolochiaceae Ako-igun,duman dutsee Dutchman's pipe,

81 Artemisia afra Compositae Tagargale Whole plant leaves Fevers, vermifuge

Bere fruit, Berefurutu,

Haemostatic,cleaning sores, corneal opacities, stomach

86 Asystasia calyciana Acanthaceae Orole Leaves Skin diseases,weak erection,headache,childhood yaws

Senegal tea tree,ora nge Antidote for snake bite,astringent,antipruritic ,piles,urethral

88 Aulacocalyx jasminiflora Rubiaceae Ogbondo Twigs Toothache

Zachun oil tree,Des ert

Constipation, skin disease s, venereal

100 Bauhinia rubescens Caesalpiniaceae Jinga Root Fever, dysentery.

Malaria, migraine, dysentery,ease labour,hypoglycaemic

Etiponla, Skin diseases, small pox, jaundice,

Malaria, jaundice, wound, stomachache, aphrodisiac , venereal

118 Boswellia spp Burseraceae Juguuhi Bark Anti snake venom

Insomnia,antipyretic, general care in

122 Brillantaisia nitens Acanthaceae Ogwumadibia Leaves Diarrhoea

124 Brucea antidysenterica Simaroubaceae Root bark Cancer, dysentery

125 Brunfelsia uniflora Solanaceae Roots Aphorodisiacs

Resurrec tion plant,life Cough,diarrhoea,dysentery,wounds,fever,sedatives,diuretic,absc

127 Bryoria africana Cucurbitaceae Roots Purgative

Amuje wewe, ade,Kimbar

Antimicrobials, respirato ry disorders ,dysmenorrhoea,

131 Bursoma abyssinica Melianthaceae Stem-bark Anthelmintic, cathartic.

Leaves, Bark, Flowers, Aphorodisiac, astringent, diuretic diabetes, leucorrhoea,

Bonduc nut,physic nut,