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MEDICINAL PLANTS
Cough, wounds, aphrodisiac,fever,jaundice,breast swelling related to menstrual cycles, malaria. Sprains, gout, dysentery, asthma, bruises.rheumatic joint,astringent,neurotic disorders,skin diseases. Diarrhoea,antimicrobial,abdominal pain, abortifacient,convulsion,astringent,charm to ward off evil spirit
Piliostigma reticulatum
Leguminosae
Abafe,Kargoo
Piliostigma, kargo
Anthonotha macrophylla
Leguminosae
Abara,apado,agbagba
Latex, bark
Synsepalum dulcificum
Sapotaceae
Abayunkun, Agbayun
Miracle fruit
Fruit pulp
Diabetes, obesity.
Pleioceras barteri
Apocynaceae
Abeji,pariomode,dagba,Bakin mutum
Pleioceras
Roots,fruits,seeds
Leersia hexrandra
Poaceae
Abeko
Leersia
Leaves
Asthma,bronchitis,chest pains
10
Bidens pilosa
Compositae
11
Strictocardia beraviensis
Convolvulaceae
Abesun-un-digbero
Elephant creeper
Leaves,roots
Guinea worms,elephantiasis,migraine,arthritis.
12
Triumfeta cordifolia
Tiliaceae
Abiko, Itogbin-in
Leaves, floers
Malaria, laxative
13
Eclipta prostrata
Compositae
Abikole, arojoku
Leaves
14
Chrysanthellum indicum
Compositae
Abilere, Oyigi
Indian crysanthemum
Whole plant
15
Anchomanes difformis
Araceae
Roots
Diuretics,purgative,gonorrhoea
16
Hybanthus enneaspermus
Violaceae
Abiwere
Hybanthus
Whole plant
17
Annona senegalensis
Annonaceae
Cancer, dysentery, cough,venereal Root, bark, leaves, seeds diseases,toothache,astringent,anthelmintic,ease labour,eye drops, tumour out growth,anti-bee sting.
18
Parinari curatellaefolia
Rosaceae
Abo-idofun,Rura
Rough-skinned plum
Roots,leaves,bark
19
Monodora myristica
Annonaceae
Seeds
20
Hymenocardia acida
Hymenocardiacae
Aboopa, Orupa
Hymenocardia
Leaves, bark
21
Achyranthes aspera
Amaranthaceae
Aboro,Abora hakoorinmaciijii
Rough-Chaff herb
Leaves,roots
Stomach disorders, Abortion, diarrhoea, dysentery, skin diseases,Malaria, venereal diseases, haemostatic, cold
22
Melanthera scadens
Compositae
Abo-yunyun, Agbugbo
Melanthera
23
Mitragyna stipulosa
Rubiaceae
Abura, EweObi,Uburu,Gayensori
24
Spondianthus preussii
Euphorbiaceae
Abuwa
Spondianthus
Poison
25
Spondianthus preussii
Euphorbiaceae
Abuwa, orho
Poison
26
Thonningia sanguinea
Balanophoraceae
27
Syzygium guineense
Myrtaceae
Adere, Igi-aro,Malmoo
28
Lagenaria siceraria
Cucurbitaceae
Ado,Oba,Duma,
Bottle gourd
29
Mussaenda elegans
Rubiaceae
Ado,odo-omode,pani ebi,Ezebwo
Mussaenda
Bark
Astringent
30
Nerium oleander
Apocynaceae
Adodo
Oleander
Leaves,whole plant,roots
Dysentery,anthelmintics,cough,antitumour,abortifacient,skin diseases,pile.
31
Tacca involucrata
Taccacaceae
Aduro-susu
Roots
32
Euphorbiaceae
Aedi,Daniya
Bark
33
Terminalia superba
Combretaceae
Afara,Edo
Root, bark
Laxative.
34
Trema orientalis
Ulmaceae
Afere,afefe, ayinyin,Telemukwu
35
Drynaria laurentii
Polypodiaceae
Afomo
Drynaria
Venereal diseases.
36
Viscum album
Loranthaceae
Afomo.
Mistletoe
Whole plant
37
Viscum flavescens
Loranthaceae
Afomo-oni sana
Mistletoe
Whole plant,leaves
Hypertension,fibroids,dysmenorrhoea,infertility,heart diseases
38
Treculia africana
Moraceae
Afon,Ifon,Ukwa
Bark, sap,roots
39
Sorindeia mildbraedii
Anacardaceae
Afunsese
Sorindeia
Stem
Toothache,mouth infections
40
Musanga cecropioides
Moraceae
Aga, Agbawo,Oro
Corkwood,umbrella tree
41
Zea mays
Poaceae
Agbado,Oka,Dan masaraa
Maize
42
Morus mesozygia
Moraceae
Morus,aiye
Leaves
43
Tithonia diversifolia
Asteraceae
Agbale,jogbo
44
Alafia barteri
Apocynaceae
Agbari etu
Roots,leaves.
45
Dioclea reflexa
Leguminosae
Dioclea,bull's eye
Seed
Asthma,head lice,dandruff,stimulant.
46
Symphonia globulifera
Guttiferae
Agben-gbedi, Ogolo
Exudate, bark
Craw-craw, tonic.
47
Leonotis nepetifolia
Labiatae
Agberulori,iku ekun
Leaves,roots
Wound,skin diseases,emmenagogue,purgative,anthelmintic,tonic
48
Hedranthera barteri
Apocynaceae
Agbo omode
Hedranthera
Leaves,fruit
Convulsion,anthelmintics,venereal diseases,cough,anti-tumour
49
Cocos nucifera
Palmae
Agbon,Kwakwar,Ake babe
Coconut Palm
50
Borassus aethiopum
Palmae
Agbon-olodu, agbononidu,uburu,ubiri.
Roots,juice of nut
Respiratory disorders,asthma,headache
51
Piptadeniastrum africanum
Leguminosae
Stem twigs,leaves
52
Laggera alata
Compositae
Agemo-kogun, eru-taba
Laggera
53
Isolana campanulata
Anacardiaceae
Aghakeze
Roots, stem-bark
Bronchial infections, skin diseases, cough, hematuria, fever, bilharzia, tonic, rheumatism
54
Isolona campanulata
Annonaceae
Aghako-eze
Stem bark
55
Carpha procera
Cyperaceae
Agogo-igun, ApariIgun,ogberi-akuko
Bark
56
Heliotropium indicum
Boraginaceae
57
Polyalthia suaveolens
Annonaceae
Agudugbi
Roots
Fever
58
Greenwayodendron suaveolens
Annonaceae
Agudugbu
Roots,leaves,bark
59
Culcasia scandens
Araceae
Agunmona
Leaves
60
Turrea vogelii
Meliaceae
Turrea,ahunanyaka
61
Aloe vera
Liliaceae
Ahon erin
Barbados Aloe
Leaves juice
62
Acanthus montanus
Acanthacease
63
Alstonia congensis
Apocynaceae
Ahun,egbu
Stool wood
Bark
64
Senna fistula
Leguminosae
Aidantoroo
Indian laburnum
Pods, leaves
65
Tamarindus indica
Leguminosae
Tamarin tree
66
Zingiber officinale
Zingiberaceae
Ginger
Rhizome
Cold, cough, asthma, stimulant, rheumatism, piles, hepatitis, liver diseases,diuretic headache,digestive disorder,breast swelling related to menstrual cycle,anthelmintics,carminative,typhoid fever,obesity, malaria.
67
Coix lacryma-jobi
Poaceae
Aje,aka-ila,agbalamaria,ido-onisekere
Job's tear
Roots,fruits,seeds
Diuretic,anthhelmintics,asthma,stimulant,cicatrizant,irregular menstruation,conjunctivitis.
68
Celosia trigyna
Amaranthaceae
Ajefowo,ajitan
Celosia
Leaves
Anthelmintics,diuretic,astringent,chest pains,emmolient,sore
69
Croton zambesicus
Euphorbiaceae
Ajekobale
bushveld
Leaves,twigs
Piles,gonorrhoea,arthritis,diarrhoea,impotence,
70
Canthium glabriflorum
Rubiaceae
Ajelora,Igi elera,Eze
Stem,roots,leaves
Cough,mental disorders
71
Euadenia trifoliata
Capparaceae
Ajinringburigbu, Logbokiya,Kanumfari
Euadenia
72
Paropsia guineansis
Passsfloraceae
Akapue, koropo
Roots
Toothache
73
Cnestis ferruginea
Connaraceae
74
Petersianthus macrocarpus
Lecythidaceae
Akasun, Upi
Stinkwood
Stem twigs
Chronic bronchitis,lumbago,headache.
75
Hibiscus acetosella
Malvaceae
Akese
Hibiscus
Leaves
Dysentery
76
Lecaniodiscus cupanioides
Sapindaceae
lecaniodiscus
Leaves,roots,young shoots,seeds,stembark
77
Discoglypremna caloneura
Euphorbiaceae
Akikaagba, Ogwilaki
Seeds
78
Spondias mombin
Anacardaceae
Cough, fever, yaws, dizziness, sore throat, cold, gonorrhoea, diarrhea,catarrhal conditions,anthelmintic,emmenagogue,ease labour,diabetes,measles,toothache
79
Chromolaena odorata
Compositae
Akintola ,Awolowo,Obiarakara
Siam weed
Leaves,stem-twigs
80
Trianthema portulacastrum
Ficoidaceae
Akisan
Horse purslane
81
Stachytarpheta indica
Verbenaceae
Verbain,Brazilian tea
Stem, leaves
82
Voacanga africana
Apocynaceae
Papaku,Voacanga
83
Ludwigia suffruticosa
Onagraceae
Water primrose
whole plant
Purgative,wounds,fevers,anthelmintics,cough
84
Corynanthe pachyceras
Rubiaceae
Ako idagbon
Corynanthe yohimbe
85
Trichilia heudelotii
Meliaceae
Root, leaves
86
Aristolochia ringens
Aristolochiaceae
Ako-igun,duman dutsee
87
Funtumia africana
Apocynaceae
Male funtum
88
Blighia unijugata
Sapindaceae
Ako-isin
Blighia
Roots,leaves,stem-bark
Diabetes,antipyretic,postnatal haemorrhage
89
Newbouldia laevis
Bignoniaceae
Akoko,Ogirisi,Aduruku
Round worms, elephantiasis, dysentery, malaria, convulsions, migraine,cough,yellow fever, stomach-ache, hernia,infertility, ear-ache.
90
Sterospermum acuminatissimum
Bignoniaceae
Sterospermum
Stem-bark,stem-twigs.
91
Monodora brevipes
Annonaceae
Ako-lakose
92
Pycnanthus angolensis
Myristicaceae
Akomu,akujaadi
Thrush, black tongue, fever, cough, bad breath, antibilharzia,lumbago,toothache,rubefacient, Skin infection.
93
Senna obtusifolia
Foetid Senna
Leaves, roots
94
Uapaca guineensis
Euphorbiaceae
Akun, asisa
Fruits,roots,bark.
Cough,anthelmintics,abortifacient,aphrodisiac.
95
Cleome ciliata
Capparaceae
Akuya-aaja, Ekuya
Leaves, seeds
96
Rungia grandis
Acanthaceae
Alade-oko
Leaves
Malaria
97
Dorstenia prorepens
Moraceae
Alaifo, aloifo
Contrayerva,rock begonia,sokotan
Stem twig,leaves
Nephrosis,wound,antipyretic,antimicrobials.
98
Pleiocarpa pycnantha
Apocynaceae
Alatapara
Pleiocarpa
Whole plant
99
Sterculia tragacantha
Sterculiaceae
Solanaceae
Dichapetalaceae
Liliaceae
Bulb,leaves
Liliaceae
Alubosa-elewe,albasa maigo
Shallot,spring onion
Leaves, bulb
Convulsion,dysentery.
Liliaceae
Alubosa-Oloko,Hatsin manoomaa
Pancratium lily
Bulb
Visual hallucination,convulsion,cold.
Compositae
Aluganbi, Tanaposo.
Synedrella
Leaves,whole plant
Liliaceae
Aluki,sarka
Asparagus, Aye-kosun
Whole plant
Antimicrobials,sores,kidney diseases,diuretics.
Leguminosae
Griffonia
Roots, leaves
Leguminosae
Alupayida,Kaskaifi
Alupayida,dabra
Leaves
Connaraceae
Root, leaves
Compositae
Amunimuye
Ragwort
Root
Loganiaceae
Capparidaceae
Anza
Loganiaceae
Apa oro,sapo,kwari
Seeds,bark
Apocynaceae
Apabida pupa
Rose perinwinkle
Leaves,whole plant
Caesalpiniaceae
Apado,abaa,Dokar rafi,Ububa
Bark
Leguminosae
Apa-Igbo, Apa,kawo,akpalata
Apa,pod mahogany
Root,leaves,stembark,seeds.
Annonaceae
Apako
Leaves,bark
Coughs,anthelmintics,antipyretic,respiratory diseases,tuberculosis,purgative
Leguminosae
Apalofa,Agbiri
Crab grass
Leaves
Acanthaceae
Apa-Ogbe
Phaulopsis
Whole plant
Leguminosae
Loganiaceae
Aparan, aran
Whole plant
Caesalpiniaceae
Apasa, orusi
Burkea,wild seriga
Bark, twigs
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Leaves
Ashma,venereal diseases,convulsion.
Myrtaceae
Apulu
Bombacaceae
Acanthaceae
Arenikosun
Leaves
Amaryllidaceae
Fireball lily
Roots
Leguminosae
Bark, pod
Leguminosae
Stem bark,twigs
Astringent,toothache,piles,cough
Asclepiadaceae
Arilu, alu,ailu.
Secamore
Whole plant
Poaceae
Crab grass,sourgrass
Whole plant
Poaceae
Ariran,Burburwa
Eragrostis,lovegrass
Whole plant
To improve memory
Passifloraceae
Arokeke, Godogbo
Adenia
Leaves, Stem-bark
Euphorbiaceae
Aroro
Stem bark
Anthelmintics
Simaroubaceae
Arujeran
Harrisonia
Euphorbiaceae
Arunjeran, Asasa,egunguneja,eeguneja,Kumcii,Egueza
Myrobalan
Whole plant
Compositae
Aruntaba, Eru-taba
Ikulu,isajeje,ngai camphos
Euphorbiaceae
Salvadoraceae
Asawaki
Meliaceae
Compositae
Asibogo
Apocynaceae
Asofeyeje,Akanta,Wada
Hypertension, insomnia, nervous disorder, jaundice, fever, diarrhea, dysentery,scabies,mental disorders,anthelmintics, malaria.
Euphorbiaceae
Asokara
Stem
Moraceae
Asoro
porcelain vine
Leaves
Leguminosae
Asunwon-ibile,asunrin,ajaSenna. rere,Okpo
Leguminosae(Caesalpiniacea Asunwon-oyinbo,Okpo e)
Rutaceae
Ata
Bark
Rutaceae
Ata
Fagara
Solanaceae
Bell pepper
Fruits,seeds
Carminative,stimulant,Vitamin C
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Ata,Fasa kuwari,Akukunkita
Fagara
Roots,bark.
Rutaceae
Ata,orin-ata
Fagara
Bark, root
Zingiberaceae
Ata-ire,atare,itaye,ose oji,citta,gyandamaryaji
Leaves,seeds
Icacinaceae
Atapara
Rhaphiostylis
Leaves
Convolvulaceae
Atewogba, Tanpopo
Whole plant
Scrophulariaceae
Whole plant
Diabetes,chest diseases,cough,conjunctivitis,gonorrhoea
Menispermaceae
Ato-oloriraun
Chasmanthera
Roots
Tiliaceae
Atori
Asclepiadaceae
Atufa, OjuKokarun,Utaezi
Pergularia
Rheumatism, intestinal worms, piles, catarrhal diseases,crawcraw,coughs,emmenagogue,smallpox,mental disorder,skin diseases,diarrhoea, eye infection.
Menispermaceae
Atutu
Jateorhiza,calumba
Leaves, roots,stem
Menispermaceae
Atutu
Root bark, leaves, whole Hypertension, dysentery, anthelmintic, tonic, fever, stomachic plant
Asclepiadaceae
Aunjeadiye, Itaji,Utazi
Amaranth globe
Stem
Melastomataceae
Awede,Ajagunmorasin
Compositae
Awerepe,awerepepe
Brazil cress
Whole plant,leaves
Emetic, analgesic
Papilionaceae
Awewi, Urohun,Maajigii
Benin Camwood
Stem bark
Leguminosae
Awin,Icheku,Tsamiyar kurmi
Phytolaccaceae
Awogba
Anamu
Whole plant,leaves,root
Euphorbiaceae
Aworoso
Croton,Turk's cap
Seeds,whole plant.
Constipation,general debility,diuretics,arthritis,purgative,antitumour
Leguminosae
Awuje, Eree,Wake
Kidney bean
Seeds
Antifungal,skin diseases
Apocynaceae
Awun, ahun,eghu,akpi
Euphorbiaceae
Awusa,asala
Conofor,African walnut
Leaves,fruit,bark
Leguminosae
Pericopsis
Bark
Oedema,antitumour.
Leguminosae
Ayan,kiriya,Kiriya,Ubwa
Leaves
Male sterility
Cucurbitaceae
Roots
Purgative,tonic
Rubiaceae
Ayeye
Combretaceae
Ayin,marike,atara
Axlewood
Bark,leaves,seds
Antipyretic,taeniacide,skin diseases
Leguminosae
Ayinre ogo,ngu,kurmii
Leguminosae
Ayinre-weere,kurmii
Okuro,atanza,siris
Bark
Arthritis,sprain
Liliaceae
Ayo, ayuu
Garlic
Bulb
Leguminosae
Ayoo
Roots,leaves,seeds
Fever,anthelmintics,respiratory diseases
Leguminosae
Ayunrebanabana,Tawatsa
Entada
Mimosaceae
Baani,booni,gabaruwa
Acacia,Egyptian mimosa
Fruits,bark,exudate
Cucurbitaceae
Baara-ekate,Gurji
Melon,musk melon
Leaves, root
Iridaceae
Baka,isu baka
Bulb
Leguminosae
Bark
Gonorrhoea,night blindness,piles,anthelmintics,cough
Combretaceae
Barbatta,olofun,saabara
Leaves
Skin infection, fever, diarrhoea, dysentery, syphilis, tonic, increase lactation, prevention of leprosy.
Leguminosae
Bayama
Seeds
Diuretic, laxative
Pontederiaceae
Water hyacinth
Whole plant
Pedaliaceae
Leaves,seeds,roots
Migraine,hypertension, ulcers, piles, purgative, constipation, hair shampoo, chicken pox, respiratory complaints, dysentery,demulcent,abortifacient.
Moraceae
Breadfruit
Roots,fruits,wood
Fevers,astringent,sedative
Acanthaceae
Bidi-Diyan
Seed
Onagraceae
Bini-sensen
Leaves
Malaria.
Rubiaceae
Fever, filariasis,analgesic,emetic,analgesic
Compositae
Bojure, Ewe-Oghan.
Purple fleabane
Leaves,seeds
Anthelmintics,skin diseases,dysentery,fever,cough,emollient
Malvaceae
Bolobolo
Bolobolo
Leaves,roots
Cough
Compositae
English Spinach
Leaves, sap
Asclepiadaceae
Bomubomu,Tumfatiya
Euphorbiaceae
Wild Cassava
Stem latex
Euphorbiaceae
Physic nut
Zygophyllaceae
Budare, aduuwa
Roots, fruits,seeds,bark.
Rubiaceae
Rothmannia
Fruits
Filariasis, dysentery.
Verbenaceae
Dagba
Leaves, roots
Amaranthaceae
Dagunro
Joyweed
Whole plant
Zygophyllaceae
Dagunro,tsaida
Acanthaceae
Damdun-Makiyaya
Rubiaceae
Dandojee,Akule,Inuwar bauna
Morelia
Stem
Compositae
Dangunro-gogoro ,kaashinyaawo
Starburr
Leaves,whole plant
Aracandiaceae
Danya
Bark
Compositae
Danyi
Star thistle
Whole plant,leaves
Skin infections,fever,malaria,syphilis,ulcer
Phytolaccaceae
Dere, Osun-erin.
Bilharzia,purgative,emetic,vermifuge
Verbenaceae
Dinyar raafi
Roots
Compositae
Doda
Dicoma
Whole plant
Antipyretic,aphrodisiac,cough,stomachache
Passifloraceae
Cough, bronchitis,urinary tract infections, fever,stem-pulp is an Leaves, roots, stem-bark, aphrodisiac, syphilis, fruits gonorrhoea,anagelsic,diuretic,hypertension,fish poison
Rultaceae
Ebafo
Euphorbiaceae
Ebewosa
Leaves
Malaria.
Compositae
Ebire
Ebire,ebolo
Leaves,roots
Capparaceae
Leaves, bark
Sapindaceae
Annonaceae
Eeru, erunje,iru,Uda,Kimba
Ethiopian pepper
Stomachache, cough, neuralgia,mental disorders, Fruits, bark, leaves,seeds amenorrhoea, bronchitis, antimicrobial activity,carminative,purgative
Euphorbiaceae
Eesin,Esisin-wara
Tragia
Leaves,sap
Abortifacient,skin diseases,analgesic
Malvaceae
Eesinle
Sida
Leaves
Verbenaceae
Efinrin-gogoro,efinrinforomaba
Sweetleaf
Whole plant
Hypertension,cough,antipyretic,jaundice,sleeping sickness
Labiatae
Efinrin-nla,efinrinaja,oromoba,Daidoya, Nchanwu
Tea bush,balsam,basil
Cough, diarrhea, convulsions, fever, cold, bronchitis,colic ,insect repellant,antimicrobials,anthelmintics,hypertension,hypertensio n,diabetes,piles, Antibacteria.
Labiatae
Efinrin-oso,anamiole,suiiti-agbe
Hoslundia
Whole plant,leaves
Labiatae
Efinrinwewe,daidoya,Nchanwu
Whole plant
Efo ebolo
Solanaceae
Efo igbo,igbagba
Garden egg
Leaves
Stomachic
Solanaceae
Blacknightshade,wonder berry
Whole plant
Convulsion, malaria, gonorrhoea, inflammatory swellings, skin diseases, ringworms, boils, heart diseases,tonic, suppuration
Leguminosae (Caesalpiniaceae)
Leaves,pods, roots
Convolvulaceae
Efunle,Karfi mallam
Whole plant
Diarrhoea,antipyretic,asthma,chronic bronchitis
Rubiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Ege, Ebumen
Root, shoots
Euphorbiaceae
Egele
Leaves, root
Cucurbitaceae
Egusi bara
Cucurbitaceae
Leaves
Cucurbitaceae
Egusi-baara
238
Monodora tenuifolia
Anacardiaceae
Ehina-wo sinin
Araceae
Eje-Jesu
Leaves,rhizome.
Cucurbitaceae
Ejinrinwere,Alo-ose, Kakayi
African Cucumber, bitter Whole plant, seeds, fruit gourd,balsam pear root
Cucurbitaceae
Ejirin - lila,Hakayi,Alu-osi
Leaves, fruit
Diabetes, stomach-ache,laxative,anthelmintic
Cucurbitaceae
Ejirin-nla
Stem
Antimicrobial.
Smilacaceae
Cappararaceae
Caper bush,kanthar
Root
Papaveraceae
Ekan-Ekun, Egunarugbo,kwarkoro
Meliaceae
Eke-oyibo, Dongo-yaro
Neem tree
Meliaceae
Acanthaceae
Ekere, Akwukwoijiji
Acanthaceae
Ekere, Akwukwoijiji
Ochnaceae
Leguminosae
Eko-omode
Pride of Barbados
Bark,leaves,seeds
Purgative,emollient,abortifacient,emmenagogue.
Capparaceae
Ekuye, ekuya,ipiya
Leaves, seeds
Cucurbitaceae
Elegede,apala,Kabeewaa Melon-pumpkin
Seeds,fruits.
Cucurbitaceae
Elegede,Ogbogolo,Kabe wa,gboro.
Burseraceae
Elemi,ube
Bark, leaves,fruits.
Dysentery, piles, trypanosomiasis, fever, cold, jaundice, scabies, haemostatic,emetic,black tongue,urinary fistula,ringworm,jaundice
Leguminosae
Elu aja
indigo
Leaves, twigs.
Diarrhoea, dysentery.
Leguminosae
Elu,Talaki,Nji,Anunu
Amaranthaceae
Ema-agbo,Marin kuusun
Ram's bur
Leaves,roots,fruits.
Coughs,skin diseases,syphilis,diarrhoea
Sapotaceae
Emido,Uku
Bullet wood
Sapotaceae
Emi-emi, emi,Osisi,Ka'danya
Seeds
Meliaceae
Emi-gbegi,Tuna
Pseudocedrela
Root bark
Euphorbiaceae
Whole plant,exudate
Cough, asthma, catarrh, hay-fever,pulmonary ailment,hay fever,amoebic dysentery,conjuctivitis,anthelmintic,aphrodisiac,increase lactation and shape of breast,hypertension,antispasmodic
Leguminosae
Emoshoelemosoo,emesoigangan, afoso,
Leguminosae
Enise-Ana,Aniyaa makoomiyaa.
Indian-indigo
Leaves
Whooping cough, bronchitis, piles, ulcers, enlargement of spleen and liver,skin diseases.
Leguminosae
Epa
Nuts
Bombacaceae
Epa-boro
Bark,leaves,seeds
Leguminosae (Caesalpiniaceae)
Epa-ikun,epaja abo,jelenubenu
Foetid Senna
Leaves
Abscess,purgative,scabies,ringworm,eczema
Leguminosae
Epaile,aberodefe,Nbasioku
Desmodium
Hypoxidaceae
Roots
Leaukaemia,gonorrhoea,cough,purgative,astringent,aphrodisia c,demulcent
Moraceae
Epin, Ewe-ipin
Apocynaceae
Root, seeds,bark
Euphorbiaceae
Compositae
Eriro-Ijebu
Bitter tree
Roots,leaves
Euphorbiaceae
Eru,Namijin-zaakii bansaa
Cascarilla
Annonaceae
Cluster pear
Bark,leaves.
Annonaceae
Eruju,Mmimiohia
Cluster pear
Root,leaves
Leguminosae
Chicken pox, gangrenous sores, snake bite,emetic.filarial worm swelling,skin diseases,wound,hypertension,local anaesthetic,sneezing inducer.
Crassulaceae
Eru-odundun,abomoda
Leaves,roots,,leaf sap
Poaceae
Esekannakanna,Ciyaawar tuuji,Ichite
Leaves
Portulacaceae
Whole plant
Liliaceae
Bulb
Acanthaceae
Eso
Whole plant
Acanthaceae
Eso
Whole plant
Bombaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Eso-ito, eso-itagiri,tagiri
Pseudocolocynth
Root, fruit
Malvaceae
Esoketu, iseketu,Udo,Nsiinyinya
Hornbean-leaf sida
Leaves, root
Poaceae
Whole plant
Gastro-intestinal disorders,diuretic,mumps
Connaraceae
Esura, Okun
Horse tamarind
Leaves
Dioscoreaceae
Liliaceae
Aloe
Leaves
Nyctaginaceae
Hogweed
Whole herb
Skin diseases, small pox, jaundice, gonorrhoea,diuretic,asthma,cough,antipyretis, (test for pregnancy, through the itching of palm),scabies,yaws,jaundice
Leguminosae
Ewa
Soya bean
Seeds
Laxative
Leguminosae
Ewa-ahun
Fodder pea
Leaves
Skin diseases
Piperaceae
Wild pepper
Menispermaceae
Ewe jokoje,Damargaji
Lungwort,velvet leaf
Roots,whole plant
Solanaceae
Ewe taba,Otaba,taba
Tobacco
Leaves
Acanthaceae
Ewe-asaju, ewe-isaju
Whole plant
Snake-bite antidote
Tiliaceae
Ewedu,Laaloo,Ahihiara
Jute plant
Marantaceae
Ewe-eeran
Miracle berry
Fruits
Diabetes,emetic
Leguminosae
Ewe-emo
Leaf, root
Sterculiaceae
Ewe-epo,Hankufa
Sleeping morning
Whole plant,roots
Cucurbitaceae
Ewe-ero,Gurjin daaji
Moringaceae
Ewe-ile, EweHorse radish tree, igbale,zogale,Okweoyeib Moringa tree, Never e,Bagaaruwar makka die ,drumstick tree
Inflammatory diseases, asthma,antipyretic, cough, earache, Leaves, roots, stem bark, liver and pancreas diseases, venereal fruit diseases,emetic,anthelmintic,hysteria,diarrhoea,diuretic,catarrh al diseases.
Chenopodiaceae
Ewe-imi,asin,arunpale
Wormwood
Anthelmintics,emollient,rheumatism, tumour.
Leguminosae
Stinging Bean
Seeds,roots
Cucurbitaceae
Ewe-oju
Fruited gourd
Whole plant
Amaranthaceae
Whole plant
Ulcers, wounds, snake bite, diuretic, purgative, anthelmintic,sore throat,kidney and bladder stones
Verbenaceae
Ewon - Agogo,Kimbar
Leaves
Fever,antiseptic,antispasmodic,antipyretic
Mimosaceae
Ewon agogo,Gumbi
Catclaw Mimosa
Leaves, seeds
Febrile convulsion
Compositae
Stomachache, itching, ringworms,antimicrobials,nervous diseases, gingivitis, toothache, haemostatic, diabetes, pneumonia, enema, malaria.
Annonaceae
Ewuro-Igbo
Bark
Compositae
Ewuro-odo
Water bitterleaf
Whole plant
Gonorrhoea,astringent,headache,dracontiasis
Compositae
Ewuro-olopaa-kan
Leaves,roots
Euphorbiaceae
Whole plant
Anacardiaceae
Eze
Stem bark
Verbenaceae
Feregede,Illiri
Hollow stems
Leaves, root
Anacardiaceae
Feru awonka
Apocynaceae
Frangipani
Frangipani
Bark, sap
Purgative, antibacterial
Malvaceae
Furu,kawo
African Mallow,thutt
Leaves, root
Diarrhoea, gonorrhoea,antipyretic,cough,piles
Combretaceae
Furutu
Urticaceae
Fuya-fuya
Stinging nettle
Whole plant
Urticaceae
Fuyafuya,Ipe erin
African nettle
Whole plant
Leguminosae
Galajin ruwa
Whole plant
Yellow fever
Zingiberaceae
Turmeric
Tubers
Rubiaceae
Gangan, oruwan,Gaudan,Ulimili
Moraceae
Gangaran, Saworo,Oze
Saworo,bosqueia
Diarrhoea,menorrhagia
Apoynaceae
Gariya
Euphorbiaceae
Gbaguda, Ege,Akpu,K'araza
Cassava
Icacinaceae
Gbegbe
Icacina
Leaves,root,exudate
Rheumatism,aphrodisiac,toothache,anthelmintics,purgative,abo rtifacient,wound,dermatophytosis.
Menispermaceae
Gbejedi
Stephania
Roots
Antispasmodic, menorrhagia.vermifuge
Leguminosae
Bark
Antipyretic,astringent,skin diseases.
Leguminosae
Flacourtiaceae
Portulacaceae
Rubiaceae
Giel goti
Roots
Backache,yellow fever,arthritis,tonic
Myrtaceae
Gilofa,Giba,Ugwoba
Guava
Commelinaceae
Godobo-funfun
Root
Rosaceae
Gwasa,putu,Rura
Kernels,fruits
Araceae
Gwaska
Bark ,seeds
Skin diseases,anthelmintics
Tubers
Poaceae
Gyasua
Whole plant
Bathing of newborn
Burseraceae
hano, janauhi
Frankincense tree
Malpighiaceae
Iagbo-Iagbo
Leaves
Wounds, cuts
Caricaceae
Ibepe,Ojo,gwanda
Paw paw
Gonorrhoea, syphilis,amoebic dysentery,roundworms,abortifacient,emmenagogue,diabetes,m edicinal recipes,papain enzyme as meat tenderizer,convulsion,mental disorder, malaria.
Apocynaceae
Ibo
Sweet landolphia
Roots,stem
Rheumatism,cough,kidney diseases
Apocynaceae
Ibo,Ciwo,
Saba
Roots,bark,leaves
Rubiaceae
Idagbon
Yohimbe plant
Stem bark
Hypertension,aphrodisiac, dysmenorrhoea
Poaceae
Idi
Leaves
Combretaceae
Idi odan
Tult
Combretaceae
Idi, udi,Baushe
Baushe
Stem bark
Skin diseases,antimicrobial.
Combretaceae
Idigbo,Awun -shin
Combretaceae
Idi-Odan, Baushe
Euphorbiaceae
Cannaceae
Leaves
Asthma, Malaria
Anacardiaceae
Ifa-Okete, Egin-agbo
Leaves, fruit
Malvaceae
Wissadula
Leaves
Convulsions.
Olacaceae
Leguminosae
Leaves, bark, seeds, fruit Tonic, wounds, malaria, diabetes,high blood pressure,mental pulp disorders,astringent,intestinal disorders,obesity,anti-tumour.
Solanaceae
Igba,igba-ijesu.
Eggfruit,Long purple
Fruits,roots
Diuretic,purgative,venereal diseases
Leguminosae
Igbagbo
Silk flower,lebbeck
Compositae
Igbalode,muwagun,eekul Tridax e
Whole plant
Antipyretic,haemostatic,backache,stomachache
Solanaceae
Igba-yinrin- elegun
Roots,fruits
Annonaceae
Igbere,Nmimi
Pepperfruit
Fruit,leaves,stem-twigs.
Insect repellant,fever,cough,toothache,stimulant
Cannabinaceae
Igbo
Indian Hemp
Ebenaceae
Ige,igidudu,Kalwaa
Ebony tree
Bignoniaceae
Igi igba,igisogba
Fruits
Verbenaceae
Igi melina
Gmelina,parrot's beak
Roots,leaves
Antipyretic,stomach disorder,cough,gonorrhoea,demulcent
Verbenaceae
Igi tikii
Teak
Fruit,seeds,bark
Dyspepsia,headache,skin diseases,anthelmintic,astringent,toothache.
Simaroubaceae
Igigun,Oghulu,Takar'dargi Hannoa wa
Stem, root
Hypertension,carminative,stimulant , fever.
Rhomnaceae
Igilogbon
Leaves
Olacaceae
Igo
Agelenopsis,igo
Mimosaceae
Ihun,ewonadele,sarkakiyaa,uke.
Young leaves
Dysentery,backache
Meliaceae
Stavewood
Trunk bark,roots.
Rheumatism, insomnia,malaria,antipyretic,blood tonic, chicken box,charred powder of roots for inducing sneezing
Ijebo,Owura
Cedar mahogany
Stem bark
Solanaceae
Ikan,igba,Anara,Arungu
Roseaceae
Ikatee,Awonriwon
Chrysobalanus,cocoplum
Leaves, roots
Diarrhoea
Combretaceae
ikedike
Leaves
Abelmoschus esculentus
Malvaceae
Ila,okweje,kubewa
Okra,lady's finger
Fruit, seeds
Grewia sp
Tiliaceae
Ila-oko, lakolako
Fruits
Urena lobata
Malvaceae
Ilasa-omode,ilasaagborin,akerielu, okeriri,eforeloka,akeeri,Odoezeze,Rama-rama.
Dysentery,emollient,expectorant
Ageratum conyzoides
Compositae
Goat weed
Wounds, ulcers, craw-craw, digestive disturbance, Whole plant, leaves, root diarrhoea,emetic,skin diseases,antipyretic,gonorrhoea,sleeping sickness,eye wash
Pteris togoensis
Adiantaceae
Imo-osun
Leaves, rhizome
Warts, tumor.
Plumbago zeylanica
Plumbaginaceae
Inabiri,Onaya ako
Ceylon leadwort
Roots, leaves
Mukia maderaspatana
Cucurbitaceae
Mukia
Shoot, leaves,roots,exudate.
Dioscoreophyllum cumminsii
Mennispermaceae
Inunurin, Omuaja
Serendipity berry
Fruits,leaves,roots.
Alchornea cordifolia
Euphorbiaceae
Christmas bush
Leaves, stem,bark,twig
10
Lonchocarpus sericeus
Leguminosae
Ipapo,alakiriti,Njassi,Faki
Roots, bark
11
Ficus asperifolia
Moraceae
Ipin,Asesa,Baure
Sandpaper plant
Leaves, root
Wounds, coughs.
12
Bridelia ferruginea
Euphorbiaceae
Ira
Leaves, bark,roots,fruits
13
Nephrolepsis bisserata
Nephrolepidaceae
Iramu,owuro
Fern
14
Leptadenia hastata
Rubiaceae
Iran-aji-igbo
Leptadenia
Antimicrobials, antispasmodic
15
Securinega virosa
Euphorbiaceae
Iranje, awewe
Securinega
Root, leaves
16
Mitracarpus scaber
Rubiaceae
Whole plant
Fungal diseases,wounds,ulcers
17
Borreria verticillata
Rubiaceae
Leaves, roots
18
Borreria ocymoides
Rubiaceae
Irawo-ile,Otete
19
Funtumia elastica
Apocynaceae
Ire ,Mba
20
Costus afer
Zingiberaceae
Ginger lily
21
Saccharum officinarum
Poaceae
Ireke,Arakke,Rakee
Sugar cane
Leaves, stem-juice
22
Holarrhena floribunda
Apocynaceae
Irena,Bakin mutum
Bark seeds
23
Carapa procera
Meliaceae
Irere, Agogo,abooganwo,Nkwo
Monkey cola,crabwood
24
Melicia excelsa
Meliaceae
Iroko,Oji
Iroko tree
25
Leaves
26
Baphia nitida
Papilionaceae
27
Napoleona imperialis
Lecythidaceae
Napoleona
Twigs
Asthma, cough,toothache
28
Markhamia tomentosa
Bignoniaceae
Iru aya,aya
Leaves
29
Stachytarpheta angustifolia
Verbenaceae
Iru-alangba,Tsarkiyar kusuu
Bastard verbain
Whole plant,leaves
30
Pyrenacantha staudtii
Iccinaceae
Iru-okete, Oroto-Agba
Cancer
31
Strophanthus gratus
Apocynaceae
Isa, isa-gidi,Ota,Kwankwani,
Seeds
32
Bridelia micrantha
Euphorbiaceae
Isa,asa,Oga ofia,Edede
Mitzeeri sweetberry
Leaves, roots,bark
33
Ximenia americana
Olacaceae
Isade, Igo,tsade.
Toothache, headache, ulcers, skin diseases, sleeping sickness, mumps, conjunctivitis, eye wash.
34
Hibiscus asper
Malvaceae
Isapa,Ireagu,Dangiraa
Leaves
Cough, wound,diuretics
35
Sida rhombifolia
Malvaceae
Red sida
Leaves
Diarrhoea,emollient,wound.
36
Justicia insularis
Acanthaceae
Isepe-akere
Whole plant
Measles,smallpox.
37
Celastrus senegalensis
Celastraceae
Isepolohun
Bittersweet
38
Physostigma venosum
Leguminosae
Isho,Esgerem
39
Blighia sapida
Sapindaceae
Akee apple
40
Mondia whitei
Periplocaceae
Mondi
41
Sida cordifolia
Malvaceae
Iso-obo,Garmani
Country mallows
42
Crinum glaucum
Amaryllidaceae
Isu meri
bulb,flower-stalks
43
Dioscorea bulbifera
Discoreaceae
Isu-emina,emina,isuahun,Dooyar bisa
Tuber
Mystic properties,diarrhoea,dysentery,constipation,anthelmintics,antid ote for snake and scorpion venom,coughs,mental problems,diabetes,weak erection,breast enlargement,fever,rheumatism,antimicrobials.
44
Celtis mildbraedii
Ulmaceae
Arthritis,fever,dysmenorrhoea.
45
Grewia flavescens
Tiliaceae
Itakun okere,Dargaji
46
Napoleona vogelii
Lecythidaceae
Ito, Gbogbori,Akbodo
Napoleona
47
Millettia thonningii
Leguminosae
Ito,Tuburku,Ajukwu okeokpa
Milletia
Roots, bark
48
Cucumeropsis manni
Cucurbitaceae
Itoo, eyen
Leaves
Milk laxative
49
Commelina diffusa
Commelinaceae
Itopere,godogboodo,Obogy,Balasa
50
Daniellia thurifera
Leguminosae
Iya
Frankincense tree
Stem-wood dust
Scabies
51
Daniellia oliveri
Leguminosae
Iya,Kadaura,Ozabwa, Maje
52
Cnidoscolus acontifolius
Euphorbiaceae
Iyanapaja
Cnidoscolus
Leaves, sap
Diuretic, antimicrobial
53
Mikania cordata
Compositae
Iyawa,ejon
Climbing hemp-weed
Cough, bronchitis, anthelmintics, lumbago, rheumatic pains,urethritis,diuretic, malaria, conjunctivitis, schistosomiasis, jaundice, small-pox.
54
Olyra latifolia
Poaceae
Iye-etu,Ami
Olyra
Seeds,roots,leaves
55
Piper guineense
Piperaceae
Iyere, Ataiyere,Ozeza,Masooroo
Fruits, leaves,seeds
56
Erythrococca anomala
Euphorbiaceae
Iyere-igbo
Cocca
Fruits,leaves,leaf-sap
57
Palisota hirsuta
Commelinaceae
Jagborokun,rogboaguntan,Atolo,Ikpere aturu
Palisota
58
Eremomastax speciosa
Acanthaceae
Jangborukan,asoyin
Eremomastax
Leaves
Guinea worms,anthelmintic,sores
59
Ehretia cymosa
Boraginaceae
Jaoke
Puzzle bush,ivorywood
Leaves,bark
Amenorrhoea,contraceptive,fevers,convulsion,fracture management
60
Oxalis corniculata
Oxalidaceae
Leaves
61
Mezoneuron benthamianum
Leguminosae
Jenifinrani, amuranju
62
Bauhinia rubescens
Caesalpiniaceae
Jinga
Root
Fever, dysentery.
63
Acalypha godseffiana
Euphorbiaceae
Jinwinini
Acalypha
Leaves, twigs
64
Acalypha fimbriata
Euphorbiaceae
Jinwinini,kandiri
Acalypha
Leaves
65
Acalypha hispida
Euphorbiaceae
Jiwene, Jinwinini
Leaves, twigs
66
Acalypha wilkesiana
Euphorbiaceae
Jiwene, Jinwinini
Skin rashes,antimicrobials,flatulence,constipation
67
Hyptis suaveloensis
Labiatae
Jogbo,Kimba-kimba
Hyptis
Leaves
Cough,fevers,wounds,anthelmintic,carminative, malaria.
68
Boswellia spp
Burseraceae
Juguuhi
Bark
69
Kabeji
Cabbage,sea cabbage
Leaves,seeds
Antimicrobial,skin diseases.
70
Caloncoba glauca
Flacourtiaceae
Kakandika,pomuseghe
Caloncoba
71
Paullinia pinnata
Sapindaceae
Sore throat, leprosy, jaundice, menstrual disorder, sore throat, black tongue,ophthalmia,dysentery,haemostatic agent,astringent.aphrodisiac, malaria.
72
Guibourtia copallifera
Leguminosae
Kaluk ofuon
73
Eugenia aromatica
Myrtaceae
Kanafuru
Clove
Flower
74
Klainedoxa gabonensis
Irvingiaceae
Kanakoro,odudu
Klainedoxa
Bark,seeds
75
Cynodon dactylon
Graminae
Leaves, root
76
Dichrostachys cinerea
Leguminosae
77
Cola laurifolia
Sterculiaceae
Karanga,Ufa, Aworiwo
78
Heeria insignis
Anaradiaceae
Kasheshe,Hawawen Zakii
79
Senna arabica
Leguminosae(Caesalpiniacea Kashia e)
Gum arabic
Leaves,bark
80
Acacia auriculiformis
Leguminosae
Kasia eleti
Earleaf acacia
Bark
Astringent
81
Anacardium occidentale
Anacardaceae
Kasu,kanju,akwe olu,okpokpo
82
Combretum glutinosum
Combretaceae
Kattakara
Leaves
83
Hibiscus rosasinensis
Malvaceae
Kekeke,Ireagu
Garden hibiscus
84
Leucas martinicensis
Labiatae
Keke-owu
Leaves
Snake antidote
85
Hibiscus surattensis
Malvaceae
Kinkinrinmiyin,akonimara, seniferan,emo,sinkin-mini
Whole plant,leaves
Stomachache,mystic uses
86
Embelia schimperi
Myrsinaceae
Kiru
Antispasmodic, anthelmintic.
87
Coffea arabica
Rubiaceae
Kofi,Gahwa
Coffee
Kernels
Stimulant, rheumatism,diuretic
88
Stylosanthes erecta
Loganiaceae
Kogum
Whole plant
Cold, aphrodisiae
89
Leea guineensis
Leeaceae
Kojiya,aledo,alugbokita, iya-keke-gbodo
Hansidhapan,leea
Leaves,roots,seeds.
90
Theobroma cacao
Sterculiaceae
koko
Cocoa
Seeds,roots.
91
Colocasia esculenta
Araceae
Koko,kokofun,kokoibile,Gwamba
Cocoyam,wild taro
Tuber,leaves
Anaemia,wounds,rheumatism,poison antidote
92
Cymbopogon citratus
Poaceae
Kooko-oba,Acharaehi
Lemon grass
Leaves, roots
93
Physalis angulata
Solanaceae
Koropo, papo,Putu,Matsarmana
Whole plant
94
Crotalaria retusa
Leguminosae
95
Opilia celtidifolia
Opiliaceae
Koyin-solorun,Inuwar gadaa
Opilia
Roots,stem
Anthelmintics,purgative,diuretic.
96
Bandeiraea simplicifolia
Leguminosae
Kporekpo
Leaves, bark
97
Lycopodium cernuum
Lycopodiaceae
Kujekuje
Whole plant
98
Mollugo nudicaulis
Molluginaceae
Kujekuje,Ankwai narba
Chick weed(daisyleaved)
Whole plant
Whooping cough,vermifuge
99
Courbonia virgata
Capparaceae
Kumkum
Courbonia
Roots,fruits,leaves
Stimulant,chest pains,cough
Rhamnaceae
Kurna,ekannaseadie,Kurna
Bark,roots,seeds
Rhamnaceae
Kusulu,magariya
Jujub tree
Bark,roots,seeds
Cough,yellow fever,astringent,anthelmintics,conjunctivitis,purgative
Cyperaceae
Labelabe
Sword grass
Roots,leaves
Menispermaceae
Lagbolagbo
Rhigiocarya
Leaves, seeds
Sedative, aphrodisiac
Rhamnaceae
Laghosa
Stem, twigs
Gum infection
Leguminosae
Leaves, seed
Lythraceae
Lali , Laali.Lallee
Hennaplant
Leaves, flowers,bark
Annonaceae
Gonorrhoea,cough, malaria,
Euphorbiaceae
Guttiferae
Legun-oko
Flowers,bark,roots
Antipyretic,anthelmintics,astringent,skin diseases,antitumour,convulsion,ulcer
Acanthaceae
Lobiiri,inana,Ntiaturu
Senegal tea tree,orange hawkweed,chinese Whole plant violet Common Names Parts Used
FAMILY NAME
Local Names
Medicinal Use(S)
Capparaceae
Logbokiya
Roots
Aphrodisiac,gonorrhoea,eye infection.
Thymelaeceae
Mada,sungoje,samberu,t ururibi.
Root, leaves
Acanthaceae
Whole plant
Acanthaceae
Whole plant
Acanthaceae
Mafowokanmi
Hygrophilia
Whole plant,roots
Anacardaceae
Malaria, diarrhoea, diabetes, skin lesions, high blood pressure, haemorrhage,emmenagogue,insomnia,insanity,anthelmintics,a ntimicrobials,astringent,asthma,cough
Amaranthaceae
Celosia
Leaves
Antiscorbutic, purgative
Compositae
Matsermama,markarfo
Whole plant
Syphilis,hypertension,anti-tumour,stimulant
Celastraceae
Mawo Olule
Staff tree
Bark,roots
Abortion
Lamiaceae
Mintii
Peppermint
Whole plant
Convolvulaceae
Mologinigini,ganagana,o minsinminsingogoro,Soyyaya
Whole plant
Liliaceae
Tubers, leaves
Chailletiaceae
Ngbu ewu
Good killer
Seeds
Passifloraceae
Nine-nine,Ahe enyi
Roots,leaves,fruits
Hypertension,cough,emmenagogue,antispasmodic,sedative.
Ochnaceae
Nkanka
Ochna
Leaves, fruits
Laxative,vitamins
Polygonaceae
Nome nruwa
Whole plant
Small pox
Legumonsae
Nousu ufo
Annonaceae
Ntoko neto
Pepper tree
Flacourtiaceae
Ntuebi
Caloncoba,Gorli
Bark,roots,seeds,stem exudate
Skin infections
Moraceae
Oba-Odan
Amaryllidaceae
Bulb, Leaves
Sterculiaceae
Obi abata,Oji
Fruit nuts
Sterculiaceae
Obi gbanja
Kola
Sterculiaceae
Obi-edun
Monkey Kola
Leaves,fruits.
Moraceae
Obisere,eweade,ibishere,Ujuju
Myriantus
Bark
Dysentery,anthelmintics,cough,antitumour
Rutaceae
Clausena
Leaves, roots,bark
Zingiberaceae
Oburo-etu,oboro,oguro
Bear berry
Seeds,leaves
Measles,smallpox,lumbago,stimulant.
Zingiberaceae
Oburo-wawa
Afromum lilies
Roots
Anthelmintics
Moraceae
Bark
Wounds,fevers,dysentery
Moraceae
Fig
Bark of stem
Insomnia
Acanthaceae
Odian, Oridun
Bankas
Whole plant
Apocynaceae
Ododo-alamanda
Roots
Antimicrobials,malaria,dysentery,cathartic.
Asteraceae
Ododo-imiesu
Leaves, flowers
Antimicrobial,wounds,astringent,colourant.
Compositae
Ododo-Maria
Marigold
Leaves,roots
Ulcer,astringent
Convolvulaceae
Ododo-odo,ododooko,alukerese,Duman kwaadii
Morning glory
Leaves
Compositae
Ododo-orun
Sunflower
Seeds,leaves
Diuretic,pulmonary disorders,expectorant
Crassulaceae
Odundun, Eti,eleti,Onwa
Smallpox, convulsion, gonorrhoea, rheumatism,ear problem, Leaves, roots,whole plant chronic cough, headache,wounds,asthma,palpitation,mental disorder,anthelmintics.
Compositae
Ulcers, craw-craw, abscesses of the breast, yaws, lice, ringworm, febrifuge, syphilis, hernia, gonorrhoea, measles,cough,salad.
Convolvulaceae
Leaves,tuber.
Cyperaceae
Whole plant
Sterculiaceae
Ofun, Otutu
Mansonia
Stem bark
Constipation, leprosy.,aphrodisiac
Euphorbiaceae
Ofun,ofun-oke
Bark
Antipyretic,purgative,thrush,toothache
Combretaceae
Rangoon creeper
Fruit, seed
Anthelmintic,emetic,aphrodisiac,ulcers,boils
Combretaceae
Ogan, okan
Twigs
Combretaceae
Ogan,Ogolo,Fara geza
Combretum
Leaves, root
Rubiaceae
Ogan-aparo,osan aparo,Anyamiriakwe
Sabicea
Leaves
Rhamnaceae
Ogan-funfun
Stem
Oral hygiene
Meliaceae
Oganwo,Ono,Madachi
African mahogany
Vitaceae
Ogbakiiki,Da'ddori
Stemmed vine
Tuber,stem
Caries,dysmenorrhoea,urinary disorders
Acanthaceae
Ogbigbo
Hypoestes
Whole plant
Skin infections
Periplocaceae
Ogbo
African parquetina
Leaves,latex,bark,roots
Convolvulaceae
Morning glory
Rubiaceae
Ogbondo
Twigs
Toothache
Avicenniaceae
Ogbun, Ofun
Black Mangrove
Abortifacient,detergent
Musaceae
Diarrhoea, dysentery, epilepsy, wounds, goiter, gonorrhoea,anaemia, venereal diseases,haemostatic,diabetes,anthelmintics,abortifacient,oligo spermia, malaria.
Musaceae
Ogede were,Agade
Banana
Leaves,fruits
Euphorbiaceae
Ogege
Sap
Coated tongue
Sapindaceae
Ogiri-egba, Ekusi-Oloko
Water willow
Leaves, root
Phytolaccaceae
Ogo, tarzan-igbo,zoroigbo,Akaato
Bush tarzan
Leaves,whole plant
Leguminosae
Flat bean
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Schumanniophyton magnificum
Rubiaceae
Ogunfe
Ogunfe
Bark
Antisnake
Palmae
Oguro
Raffia palm
Leaves
Moraceae
Oguro, Ogunro,Dulu
Umbrella thorn
Acanthaceae
Ogwumadibia
Leaves
Diarrhoea
Agavaceae
Leaves, roots
Diarrhoea, abdominal pains, haemorrhoids, menorrhagia, gonorrhea, eczema, pile, snake bite,impotence,asthma,high blood pressure.
Leguminosae
Ojiji, abinrere
Flat bean
Bark, stem-dust
Pimples,anthelmintic,ease labour
Araceae
Oju oro,Kainuwaa
Water lettuce,nilecabbage
Whole plant
Rubiaceae
Oju-eja
Rytigynia
Leaves
Euphorbiaceae
Rubiaceae
Oju-Ologbo
Morinda
Leguminosae
Root, leaves,seeds
Poaceae
Okababa,okapupa,Damungeri
Millet,guinea corn.
Leaves,whole plant,grains.
Malaria,blood tonic,fever
Combretaceae
Okan
Bush willow
Twigs
Poaceae
Oka-olongo,garasa
Whole plant
Improves lactation
Asclepidiaceae
Okashi nwanzu
Country ipecacuanha
Measles, smallpox, emetic, expecdorant,blood purifier, diphoretic astringent, chronic bnronchitis, skin diseases, syphilis, appetiser,.
Rubiaceae
Okobo,Giyeya
African Linden
Bark
Dysentery, leprosy,antipyretic,diuretic,gonorrhoea.
Poaceae
Oko-esin,ponripon-omi
Setaria
Roots,leaves
Meliaceae
Okoko-igbo, Epo-ipa.
Walnut
Stem bark
Sterculiaceae
Okokoro, Ogugu,
Monkey kola
Leaves
Palmae
Okun, Ekikun,Kijinjiri
Date palm
Fruits, sap,leaves
Sterculiaceae
Okurugbedu,Kariya
Hildegradia
Bark
Epilepsy
Guttiferae
Okuta
Mangostreen
Stem-twigs
Dysentery.aphrodisiac,oral thrush,toothache
Polygalaceae
Okuta pupa,osanyinefon,Hankakidako,
African Milkwort
Roots,leaves
Purgative,astringent,wound cut
Guttferae
Okuta, Okok
Root,stem
Diuretic
Violaceae
Oloborobo
Rinorea
Stem
ophthalmia
Guttiferae
Ologbomodu,Ekpili
Mammea apple
Leguminosae
Anthelmintics,cathartic,dysentery,antipyretic,emmenagogue,gal actogue
Rubiaceae
Olomi
Pschotria
Apocynaceae
Olomiojo,Ode iye
Bark, kernel,leaves
Leguminosae
Olosan, Aja-igi
Denya,okan
Bark
Diarrhoea, dysentery
Compositae
Olowojeja
Conyza
whole plant
Antipyretic,asthma,tuberculosis
Boraginaceae
Omo
African cordia
Stem bark
Lauraceae
Convulvulaceae
Omo-ureuebo
Leaves, twigs
Toothache, mouthwash.
Verbenaceae
Black plum,dinya
Cough, stomach-ache, ringworm, inflammatory swelling of Leaves, roots, stem bark joints, fever, rheumatism, bad breath,diarrhoea,catarrh,sleeping sickness..
Moraceae
False iroko,oroo,upas Ooro, Oriro, Ayo, farin tree,black loko,ojianwu,ajagha -dibia mulberry,bonobo
Anacardiaceae
Opalufun-dudu
Poaceae
Oparun,Atosi
Bamboo
Leaves,young shoots
Palmae
Ope, igiope,Nkwe,Ake,Kwakwar
Araceae
Ope-igbo,igooha
Swamp-arum
Leaves,rhizome,fruits
Cough,ease labour,astringent,ulcer,gonorrhoea.
Dracaenaceae
Ope-kannakanna, peregun,Akuku
Dracaena
Roots,leaves,fruits
Skin diseases,antimicrobials,stomachache,caries.
Oleaceae
Opele
Toothache, sore-throat
Bromeliaceae
OpeOyinbo,ekunkun,ehinahun,abarba,nkwe aba
Pineapple
Rubiaceae
Opepe,Uburu,Tafashiya
Rubiaceae
Opepe-ira/Oro
Sterculiaceae
Opepe-ira/Oro,Otalo
Danta
Twigs
Dilleniaceae
Opon
Cup of water
Rheumatism, backache, gonorrhoea, ricketts, Leaves, twigs, roots,stemenema,antipyretic,aphrodisiac,diarrhoea,skin diseases,eye sap trouble.
Moraceae
Opoto,Farin bauree,Anwerenwa
Tiliaceae
Oraigbo
Raisin
Stem, leaves
Tiliaceae
Oraigbo,oro,Dargaza
Raisin
Verbenaceae
Ora-ojola, adabi
Garden quinine
Roots, leaves
Burseraceae
Ebenaceae
Oriloje, Owe
Date plum
Bark, leaves
Irvingiaceae
Leaves
Spleen Infection.
Euphorbiaceae
Oro adete
Cactus
Exudate
Euphorbiaceae
Oro agogo
Euphorbia
Leaves
Woman Sterility
Euphorbiaceae
Scutellann,little cactus
Leaves,exudate
Euphorbiaceae
Oro,ukoko,oro-alagogo
Fence Cactus
Latex.
Cactaceae
Oro-agogo
Prickly pear
Stem,fruits,exudate.
Guttiferae
Orogbo erin,egba,nkpukpotiri
Fallow tree
Guttiferae
Orogbo erin,iroro,Oze
Seeds
Anthelmintic
Guttiferae
Orogbo,Adi,Akuilu
Bitter kola
Antimicrobials,dysentery, tumours, bronchitis, cough, fever,toothache, throat and respiratory ailments,liver disorders,headache,evacuant, Anti-cancer.
Euphorbiaceae
Oroigi, oroonigi
Asthma plant
Acanthaceae
Orole
Leaves
Meliaceae
Oronu, madachin
Cape ash,essenhout
Leaves, roots,bark
Leguminosae
Ororo
Purple Tephrosea
Cough, skin diseases, astringent, bronchitis, asthma diseases of liver and spleen.
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Tabernaemontana pachysiphon
Apocynaceae
Oroto, Dodo,Pete-pete
Cow-tree
Icacinaceae
Oroto-agba,iru okete,orokotomu
Pyrenacantha
Stem,rootbark,leaves
Bignoniaceae
Oruru,mojutoro,Imi ewu
Gonorrhoea, urethral inflammations,ulcer,arthritis, guinea worms, dysentery, antiseptics, oedema, skin eruption.
Rubiaceae
Brimstone-tree
Rutaceae
Rind/external coat,seeds,fruit
Antimicrobials,diabetes,astringent,emollient,demulcent, malaria.
Rutaceae
Menispermaceae
Triclisia
Sapotaceae
Osanbalumo, Agbalumo
Bark, leaves
Fever,stomachaches,antiperiodic
Rutaceae
Osan-laimu,oromankirir,Babban leemui
Lemon
Fruits,leaves,bark,roots
Antipyretic,cold,stomachic
Rutaceae
Twigs,stem bark,fruits
Rutaceae
Bombacaceae
Ose,Igiose,kukaa,kulambali
Baobab
Leaves,fruit pulp,bark
Sterculiaceae
Ose-awere,kukuki
Sterculia gum
Leaves, exudate
Flacourtiaceae
Osere
Flacourtia
Leaves, root
Nymphaeceae
Whole plant
Rubiaceae
Osodun,Ezelugbogan
Afroloquat
Whole plant
Fever,antiscorbutic,biliousness,warts,opacity,toothache