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MEDICINAL PLANTS

Species Name

FAMILY NAME

Local Names

Common Names

Parts Used

Medicinal Use(S)

Fruit, seeds

Fevers, gonorrhoea, dysentery, catarrhal

infections,emollient,antispasmodic, tonic.

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

Root, leaves,seeds

Colds,cough, convulsion, rheumatism,

conjunctivitis,contraceptive,antimicrobials,aphrodisiac,ulcer,ana
emia,antidote poison

Malvaceae

Furu,kawo

African Mallow,thutt

Leaves, root

Diarrhoea, gonorrhoea,antipyretic,cough,piles

Acacia ataxacantha

Mimosaceae

Ihun,ewonadele,sarkakiyaa,uke.

Benin rope Acacia

Young leaves

Dysentery,backache

Acacia auriculiformis

Leguminosae

Kasia eleti

Earleaf acacia

Bark

Astringent

Acacia nilotica

Mimosaceae

Baani,booni,gabaruwa

Acacia,Egyptian mimosa Fruits,bark,exudate

Acacia sieberiana

Mimosaceae

Siyi,sie,farakaya

Acacia

Bark,stemtwigs,roots,leaves,latex

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

Acalypha fimbriata

Euphorbiaceae

Jinwinini,kandiri

Acalypha

Leaves

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

& antifungal

Acalypha godseffiana

Euphorbiaceae

Jinwinini

Acalypha

Leaves, twigs

Skin infection, Antimicrobials

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Acalypha hispida

Euphorbiaceae

Jiwene, Jinwinini

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

Leaves, twigs

Skin rashes, antimicrobial

Abelmoschus esculentus

Malvaceae

Ila,okweje,kubewa

Abrus precatorius

Leguminosae

Abutilon mauritianum

Okra,lady's finger

Skin diseases,fungal infections,insomnia,emollient.

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Acalypha wilkesiana

Euphorbiaceae

Jiwene, Jinwinini

Copper leaf, beef steak

Leaves,twigs
plant

Skin rashes,antimicrobials,flatulence,constipation

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Acanthospermum hispidum

Compositae

Dangunro-gogoro
,kaashinyaawo

Starburr

Yellow Fever ,tuberculosis,stomach

disorder,cough,purgative,rheumatism,migraine

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Acanthus montanus

Acanthacease

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

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Achillea millefolium

Compositae

Yaro

Yarrow,nosebleed,sneezewort,millefoil

Flowers,leaves,seeds

Haemostatic,wound,astringent,diaphoretic,piles

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Achyranthes aspera

Amaranthaceae

Aboro,Abora hakoorinmaciijii

Rough-Chaff herb

Leaves,roots

Stomach disorders, Abortion, diarrhoea, dysentery, skin

diseases,Malaria, venereal diseases, haemostatic, cold

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Adansonia digitata

Bombacaceae

Ose,Igiose,kukaa,kulambali

Baobab

Leaves,fruit pulp,bark

Malaria, asthma,diarrhoea, kidney and bladder diseases,

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

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Adenia cissampeloides

Passifloraceae

Arokeke, Godogbo

Adenia

Leaves, Stem-bark

Hypertension, nervous disorder, stress, cough, gonorrhoea,

antimicrobial.

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Adenia venenata

Passifloraceae

Dodo, Yaga, Arokeke,oti, Akerbia

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

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

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Adenium Obesum

Apoynaceae

Gariya

Stem, roots, fruit,juice

Wound dressing, ulces, cardiac tonic, venereal diseases.

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Adhatoda buchhoizii

Acanthaceae

Fruits, whole plant

Rheumatism, antiinflammatory, fish poison

Leaves,whole plant

Syphilis, cough, emetic, urethral discharge,

purgative,boils,anaemia,anthelmintics

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Aerva lanata

Amaranthaceae

Eweowo, aje, EfunBhadram,cherula

ile,Alhaji,Furfurata,fatumi

Whole plant

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

throat,kidney and bladder stones

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Afraegle paniculata

Rutaceae

Sanga

Kokodi

Leaves,bark,roots

Gastro-intestinal disorders, antispasmodic,skin diseases

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Aframomum granum-paradisi

Zingiberaceae

Oburo-wawa

Afromum lilies

Roots

Anthelmintics

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Aframomum melegueta

Zingiberaceae

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

Alligator pepper,grains of
Leaves,seeds
paradise

Stimulant, smallpox, chicken pox,

stimulant,anthelmintics,wounds,coughs,anaemia,rheumatism,m
easles,malaria,toothache

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Aframomum sceptrum

Zingiberaceae

Oburo-etu,oboro,oguro

Bear berry

Seeds,leaves

Measles,smallpox,lumbago,stimulant.

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Afrormosia laxiflora

Leguminosae

Shedun,makarfo,abua
ocha

Kulkuli

Root

Intoxicant, headache, body

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

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Afzelia africana

Leguminosae

Apa-Igbo,
Apa,kawo,akpalata

Apa,pod mahogany

Root,leaves,stembark,seeds.

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

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Agelaea obliqua

Connaraceae

Esura, Okun

Horse tamarind

Leaves

Childbirth (Relaxation of Muscles)

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Agelenopsis chevaleri

Olacaceae

Igo

Agelenopsis,igo

Bark, roots, seeds, leaves

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

tooth ache, mumps.

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Ageratum conyzoides

Compositae

Imi-esu, ula
ujula,urata,ahenhen

Goat weed

Wounds, ulcers, craw-craw, digestive disturbance,

Whole plant, leaves, root diarrhoea,emetic,skin diseases,antipyretic,gonorrhoea,sleeping
sickness,eye wash

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Alafia barteri

Apocynaceae

Agbari etu

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Albizia adianthifolia

Leguminosae

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Albizia ferruginea

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Alafia chewing stick,

guinea-fowl's crest

Roots,leaves.

Sickle cell anaemia,rheumatic pains,toothache,eye infections

Banabana
Ayinreta,igbabo,afema,av Flatcrown albizia
u,tsintsiyar,kurmii

Bark

Gonorrhoea,night blindness,piles,anthelmintics,cough

Leguminosae

Ayinre ogo,ngu,kurmii

False thorn albizia

Root, stem bark,leaves

Dysentery, constipation,fish poison

Albizia lebbeck

Leguminosae

Igbagbo

Silk flower,lebbeck

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

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Albizia zygia

Leguminosae

Ayinre-weere,kurmii

Okuro,atanza,siris

Bark

Arthritis,sprain

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Alchornea cordifolia

Euphorbiaceae

Ipa, esinsin,
eepa,bambami,ububo

Christmas bush

Leaves, stem,bark,twig

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

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Alchornea laxiflora

Euphorbiaceae

Pepe, Ijan

Three-veined bead string Stem,roots,leaves

Chewing sticks, venereal diseases,emmenagogue,ring

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

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Allamanda cathartica

Apocynaceae

Ododo-alamanda

Yellow
allamanda,angel's
trumpet,buttercup,golden trumpet

Roots

Antimicrobials,malaria,dysentery,cathartic.

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Allanblackia floribunda

Guttiferae

Orogbo
erin,egba,nkpukpotiri

Fallow tree

Root, leaves, stem-bark,

fruit

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

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Allium ascalonicum

Liliaceae

Alubosa-elewe,albasa
maigo

Shallot,spring onion

Leaves, bulb

Convulsion,dysentery.

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Allium cepa

Liliaceae

Alubosa,albasa,yabase,al
Onion
basa gudaji

Bulb,leaves

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

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Allium sativum

Liliaceae

Ayo, ayuu

Bulb

Fever, coughs, asthma, dilated

bronchi.,flatulence,anthelmintic,ringworm,antibiotic,diuretic,emm
enagogue,antimicrobials,blood tonic, Malaria.

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Allophylus africanus

Sapindaceae

Eekan-ehoro,alarto, oduAfrican false currant

oko,

Leaves, roots, bark

Diarrhoea, pile, toothache,anthelmintics,venereal

diseases,cough

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Aloe barteri

Liliaceae

Eti erin, ida-egun,idaorisa,moda.

Aloe

Leaves

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

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Aloe vera

Liliaceae

Ahon erin

Barbados Aloe

Leaves juice

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

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Alstonia boonei

Apocynaceae

Awun, ahun,eghu,akpi

Stool wood,pattern wood Root, bark, leaves

Breast development, filaria worms,anthelmintics, antidote,

malaria fever, yellow fever,anti-periodic

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Alstonia congensis

Apocynaceae

Ahun,egbu

Stool wood

Bark

Malaria, astringent, toothache.

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Alternanthera repens

Amaranthaceae

Dagunro

Joyweed

Whole plant

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

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Alternanthera sessilis

Amaranthaceae

Reku-reku,maikai dubu

Alternanthera

Whole plant, leaves.

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

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Amaralia bignoniflora

Rubiaceae

Unemuo

Leaves, seeds

Cough, heart burn, rheumatic pain

Garlic

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Amaranthus spinosus

Amaranthaceae

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

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Amaranthus viridis

Amaranthaceae

Tete-abalaye,teteGreen amaranth,slender
Leaves,roots
kekere,atite,malan kotshi amaranth

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

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Ambrosia maritima

Compositae

Matsermama,markarfo

Whole plant

Syphilis,hypertension,anti-tumour,stimulant

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Ambrosia maritima

Compositae

Tutu bidi

Leaves

Fever, inflammation

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Amorphophallus dracantioides Anacardiaceae

Gwazar glwa, gaadali

Tubers

Asthma, piles, snakebite remedy, arrow poison

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Anacardium occidentale

Anacardaceae

Kasu,kanju,akwe
olu,okpokpo

Cashew nut tree

Bark, leaf, fruit

Malaria, elephantiasis, leprosy,

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

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Ananas comosus

Bromeliaceae

OpeOyinbo,ekunkun,ehinahun,abarba,nkwe aba

Pineapple

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

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Anchomanes difformis

Araceae

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

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Andira inermis

Araceae

Gwaska

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Aneilema hockii

Commelinaceae

Godobo-funfun

Prickly amaranthus

Dog almond,bastard
mahogany

Whole plant

Abdominal pain, ulcers,

gonorrhoea.,astringent,menorrhagia,diarrhoea,dysentery,eczem
a

Roots

Diuretics,purgative,gonorrhoea

Bark ,seeds

Skin diseases,anthelmintics

Root

Aphrodislac, female infertility.

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Annona muricata

Annonaceae

Sharp-sharp

Sour sop

Leaves,fruit,

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Annona senegalensis

Annonaceae

Abo, Ibobo,gwandar
daji,uburu ocha

African custard
apple,Gwanda-daji

Cancer, dysentery, cough,venereal

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

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Annona squamosa

Annonaceae

Sharp-sharp,mbugo ago

Sweet sop,pineapple
tree

Leaves,fruit,stem

Anaemia, dysentery,abortifacient,ulcer,anti-tumour

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Anogeissus leiocarpus

Combretaceae

Ayin,marike,atara

Axlewood

Bark,leaves,seds

Antipyretic,taeniacide,skin diseases

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Anonidium Manni

Annonaceae

Ewuro-Igbo

Bark

Diarrhoea, cough, sores, fever, rheumatism

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Anthocleista djalonensis

Loganiaceae

Shapo,kwari

Bark,leaves

Skin diseases rashes and eczema,

diabetes,antipyretic,purgative,abdominal pain,impotence

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Anthocleista liebrechtsiana

Loganiaceae

Shapo,kwari

Leaves, bark

Purgative, skin infection, antimicrobial.

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Anthocleista vogelii

Loganiaceae

Apa oro,sapo,kwari

Seeds,bark

Antidote for snake bite,purgative

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Anthonotha macrophylla

Leguminosae

Abara,apado,agbagba

Latex, bark

Gonorrhoea, dysentery, diarrhea,yellow fever.

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Antiaris africana

Moraceae

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

Stem-bark, root bark,sap Epilepsy,lumbago,skin irritant,purgative,nervous disorders

Cabbage tree

Fever,dysentery

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Antidesma venosum

Euphorbiaceae

Aroro

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Antigonon leptopus

Polygonaceae

73

Antrocaryon micraster

Anacardiaceae

Ifa-Okete, Egin-agbo

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Apium graveolens

Apiaceae

Seleri-saladi

75

Arachis hypogea

Leguminosae

Epa

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Areca catechu

Palmae

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Argemone mexicana

Papaveraceae

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Argyreia nervosa

Convolvulaceae

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Aristida adscensionis

Poaceae

Oka-olongo,garasa

80

Aristolochia ringens

Aristolochiaceae

Ako-igun,duman dutsee

Stem bark

Anthelmintics

Leaves

Antimicrobial.

Leaves, fruit

General toxic, laxative, cough, stomachae

Celery

Whole plant

Aphrodisiac,emmenagogue,anthelmintics,carminative,antispasm
odic,stimulant,diuretic,cough

Ground nut,pea nut

Nuts

Oil as solvent ,antimicrobials,insomnia

Betel nut

Nut

Urinary tract infection, aphrodisiac, anthelmintic, astingent,

carminative.

Mexican poppy,prickly
poppy

Whole plant, latex, roots, Jaundice, gonorrhoea, skin

seeds
diseases,diuretics,blennorhoea,tapeworms,abscesses

Elephant creeper

Root, leaves.

Nervous disorder, skin infection, gonorrhoea, aphrodisiac.

Whole plant

Improves lactation

Coral vine

Ekan-Ekun, Egunarugbo,kwarkoro

Dutchman's pipe, Snake

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

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Artemisia afra

Compositae

Tagargale

Whole plant leaves

Fevers, vermifuge

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Artocarpus altilis

Moraceae

Bere fruit, Berefurutu,

Jaloke.

Breadfruit

Roots,fruits,wood

Fevers,astringent,sedative

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Asclepias curassavica

Asclepiadaceae

Rizgar-kurege

Milk weed,wild
ipecauanha,bloodflower, Roots
bastard ipecac

Gastro-intestinal disorders,emetic

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Asparagus africana

Liliaceae

Aluki,sarka

Asparagus, Aye-kosun

Whole plant

Antimicrobials,sores,kidney diseases,diuretics.

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Aspilia africana

Compositae

Yunyun,uranjilalu,kalanku
Haemorrhage plant
wa

Leaves, flowers

Haemostatic,cleaning sores, corneal opacities, stomach

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

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Asystasia calyciana

Acanthaceae

Orole

Leaves

Skin diseases,weak erection,headache,childhood yaws

87

Asystasia gangetica

Acanthaceae

Lobiiri,inana,Ntiaturu

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Aulacocalyx jasminiflora

Rubiaceae

Ogbondo

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Avicennia africana

Avicenniaceae

Ogbun, Ofun

90

Axonopus compressus

Poaceae

Idi

Senegal tea tree,orange

Whole plant
hawkweed,chinese violet

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

discharge,analgesic properties,antifungal,urological disorders

Twigs

Toothache

Black Mangrove

Leaves, stem, twigs

Abortifacient,detergent

Tropical carpet grass

Leaves

Malaria fever, asthma,breast swelling.

Neem tree

Leaves, stem bark, seeds

Malaria, jaundice,syphilis,anthelmintics, skin

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

Thyme leaves

Whole plant

Cough, catarrh, bronchitis, diarrhoea.

Budare, aduuwa

Zachun oil tree,Desert

date

Roots, fruits,seeds,bark.

Anthelmintics, skin diseases,antipyretic,emetic

Poaceae

Oparun,Atosi

Bamboo

Leaves,young shoots

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

Bandeiraea simplicifolia

Leguminosae

Kporekpo

Leaves, bark

Urinary disorder, cancerous growth.

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Baphia nitida

Papilionaceae

Irosun,Majigi,Ufie,Aboshi Cam wood

Leaves, bark, roots,twigs

Constipation, skin diseases, venereal

diseases,ringworm,enema,flatulence,smallpox

97

Baphia pubescens

Papilionaceae

Awewi, Urohun,Maajigii

Stem bark

Urinary tract disorders,emetic, antimicrobial.

98

Barleria opaca

Acanthaceae

Arenikosun

Leaves

Jaundice, hemorrhoids, rheumatism, laxative, snakebite.

99

Basilicum polysiachyon

Labiatae

Whole plants

Fever, cough, cold, nasal congestion

Root

Fever, dysentery.

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Azadirachta indica

Meliaceae

92

Bacopo monnifera

Scrophulariaceae

93

Balanites aegyptiaca

Zygophyllaceae

94

Bambusa vulgaris

95

100 Bauhinia rubescens

Caesalpiniaceae

Eke-oyibo, Dongo-yaro

Jinga

Benin Camwood

101 Bauhinia variegata

Caesalpiniaceae

Variegated Bauhinia

Root, leaves, bark

Skin diseases, arthelmintic, syphilis, astringent, alterative.

102 Berlinia grandiflora

Caesalpiniaceae

Apado,abaa,Dokar
rafi,Ububa

Bark

Ease labour, gastro-intestinal disorders

103 Bidens pilosa

Compositae

Abere-Oloko, Omo
langanran

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

Flowers, leaves,whole
plant

Diarrhoea, abdominal disorders,enema,

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

104 Bixa orellana

Bixaceae

Osun-buke,ulla,Ufie

Bixa,arnatto dye
plant,ornatus,arnatoo,lip Fruits,seeds
stick plant.

105 Blepharis maderaspatensis

Acanthaceae

Ewe-asaju, ewe-isaju

106 Blighia sapida

Sapindaceae

Isin,Okpu ulla,Gwanja
kusa

107 Blighia unijugata

Sapindaceae

Ako-isin

108 Blumea auria

Compositae

109 Blumea perrottetiana

Compositae

Aruntaba, Eru-taba

Ikulu,isajeje,ngai
camphos

Leaves, roots,whole plant Pains,jaundice,malaria,anthelmintics,ulcer,dysentery

110 Boerhaavia diffusa

Nyctaginaceae

Etiponla,
Olowojeja,Baabaa
juji,Akandom,Azeigwa

Hogweed

Whole herb

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

Whole plant

Snake-bite antidote

Akee apple

Leaves, bark, fruit

Malaria, migraine, dysentery,ease labour,hypoglycaemic agent,

(note that coat is poisonous).

Blighia

Roots,leaves,stem-bark

Diabetes,antipyretic,postnatal haemorrhage

Whole plant

Antipyretic and gastro-intestinal problem

Skin diseases, small pox, jaundice,

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

111 Bombax buonopozense

Bombaceae

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

112 Borassus aethiopum

Palmae

Agbon-olodu, agbononidu,uburu,ubiri.

113 Borreria ocymoides

Rubiaceae

Irawo-ile,Otete

Leaves, root, whole plant Gonorrhoea, astringent, skin infection.

114 Borreria verticillata

Rubiaceae

Irawo ile,Uniedi,Damfark'
African borreria
ami

Leaves, roots

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

115 Boscia senegalensis

Capparidaceae

Anza

Leaves, fruit, root

Malaria, jaundice, wound, stomachache, aphrodisiac, venereal

diseases, diabetes.

116 Bosqueia anglosensis

Moraceae

Gangaran, Saworo,Oze

Saworo,bosqueia

Leaves, stem bark

Diarrhoea,menorrhagia

117 Boswellia dalzielii

Burseraceae

hano, janauhi

Frankincense tree

Bark, gum, roots

Urinary disorder, antiseptic.

118 Boswellia spp

Burseraceae

Juguuhi

Bark

Anti snake venom

African fan Palm

Roots,juice of nut

Respiratory disorders,asthma,headache

119 Brassica oleracea var capitata Cruciferae

Kabeji

Cabbage,sea cabbage

Leaves,seeds

Antimicrobial,skin diseases.

120 Bridelia ferruginea

Ira, ira odan, ira

eju,Kirni,Ola,okukuu.

Ira

Leaves, bark,roots,fruits

Insomnia,antipyretic, general care in

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

Euphorbiaceae

121 Bridelia micrantha

Euphorbiaceae

Isa,asa,Oga ofia,Edede

122 Brillantaisia nitens

Acanthaceae

Ogwumadibia

123 Brillantaisia patula

Acanthaceae

Owo

124 Brucea antidysenterica

Simaroubaceae

125 Brunfelsia uniflora

Solanaceae

126 Bryophyllum pinnatum

Crassulaceae

127 Bryoria africana

Cucurbitaceae

128 Brysocarpus coccineus

Connaraceae

Amuje wewe, ade,Kimbar

maharbe,Oka abole,Mgba Crimson thyme
apepea

Root, leaves

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

129 Buchholzia coriacea

Sterculiaceae

Uworo, obi-ata

Wonderful kola

Fruit,bark

Antimicrobials, respiratory disorders,dysmenorrhoea,

ulcer,fibroid,chest pains,anthelminthics

130 Burkea africana

Caesalpiniaceae

Apasa, orusi

Burkea,wild seriga

Bark, twigs

Septic sores, headache,astringent

Eru-odundun,abomoda

Mitzeeri sweetberry

Brillantaisia

Leaves, roots,bark

Laxative, young leaves chewed for headache,migraine.

Leaves

Diarrhoea

Leaves

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

Root bark

Cancer, dysentery

Roots

Aphorodisiacs

Resurrection plant,life
plant

Leaves,roots,,leaf sap

Roots

Purgative

Cough,diarrhoea,dysentery,wounds,fever,sedatives,diuretic,abs
cesses,antifungal,epilepsy, antimicrobial, anticancer.

131 Bursoma abyssinica

Melianthaceae

Stem-bark

Anthelmintic, cathartic.

132 Butea frondosa

Papilionaceae

Flame of the forest

Leaves, Bark, Flowers,

seeds

Aphorodisiac, astringent, diuretic diabetes, leucorrhoea,

antiseptic anthelmintic, cough, cold.

133 Butyrospermum paradoxum

Sapotaceae

Emi-emi,
emi,Osisi,Ka'danya

Shea butter
tree,Vitellaria
paradoxa,Kadanya.

Seeds

Nasal decongestion and cattarhal

condition,anthelmintic,hypertension,diuretic.

134 Caesalpinia bonduc

Leguminosae

Ayoo

Bonduc nut,physic nut,

yellow nicker

Roots,leaves,seeds

Fever,anthelmintics,respiratory diseases

135 Caesalpinia cristata

Caesalpiniaceae

Bonduc nut, fever nut

Leaves, roots, seeds

Antipyretic, anthelmintic, astringent, asthma, colic.

136 Caesalpinia pulcherima

Leguminosae

Eko-omode

Pride of Barbados

Bark,leaves,seeds

Purgative,emollient,abortifacient,emmenagogue.

137 Cajanus cajan

Leguminosae

Otili,Orela,viovio

Pigeon pea

Leaves, seeds

Smallpox,chickenpox,diuretic,laxative,haemostatic,astringent,m
easles,mouth wash.

138 Caladium bicolor

Araceae

Eje-Jesu

Christ plant,heart of
Jesus

Leaves,rhizome.

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

139 Calapogonium mucunoides

Leguminosae

Apalofa,Agbiri

Crab grass

Leaves

Diarrhoea, skin infection.

140 Calendula officinalis

Compositae

Ododo-Maria

Marigold

Leaves,roots

Ulcer,astringent

141 Calliandra haematocephala

Leguminosae

Tude,ule

142 Calliandra portoricensis

Leguminosae

143 Caloncoba echinata

Calliandra

Leaves

Antimicrobials

Tude,ule,Oga,Mbuceioro Corpse awakener

Leaves,twigs,roots

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

Flacourtiaceae

Ntuebi

Caloncoba,Gorli

Bark,roots,seeds,stem
exudate

Skin infections

144 Caloncoba glauca

Flacourtiaceae

Kakandika,pomuseghe

Caloncoba

Seeds, root, bark, leaf

Leprosy, skin lesions,pustular skin eruptions,migraines

145 Calophyllum inophyllum

Guttiferae

146 Calotropis procera

Asclepiadaceae

147 Canarium schweinfurthii

Alexandrian laurel, Dillo

Leaves, bark, oil
oil tree

Eye infection, migraine, astringent, ulcers, gonorrhoea.

Bomubomu,Tumfatiya

Giant milk weed,sodom

Leaves, root, bark,latex.
apple

Diarrhoea, dysentery, elephantiasis, leprosy,chronic

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

Burseraceae

Origbo,
Paapo,agbabubu,atile,
Mbiji

African elemi,aiele,bush
Bark
candle tree

Black tongue, round worm, gonorrhoea,stomach disorders

148 Canavalia ensiformis

Leguminosae

Ponpondo, sese-nla

Sword bean,horse bean Seed

Antibiotic, antiseptic

149 Canna indica

Cannaceae

Idodo,ido,Gwangwama,Ab
Indian shot
erekanwo

Leaves

150 Cannabis sativa

Cannabinaceae

Igbo

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

Indian Hemp

Asthma, Malaria

151 Canthium glabriflorum

Rubiaceae

Ajelora,Igi elera,Eze

152 Capparis thonningii

Cappararaceae

Ekan-awodi, ewon ekiri

153 Capraria biflora

Scrophulariaceae

154 Capsicum annuum

Solanaceae

Ata
rodo,sombo,tatase,Ose
oyinbo

Bell pepper

155 Capsicum frutescens

Solanaceae

Ata wewe,ata-eiye,Ose
mkpe,Taashi

Chili pepper,bird pepper Fruits,seeds

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

some herbal recipes.

156 Carapa procera

Meliaceae

Irere, Agogo,abooganwo,Nkwo

Monkey cola,crabwood

Bark, seeds, leaves

Purgative, ringworms, boils,rheumatic pains,antipyretic

Caper bush,kanthar

Stem,roots,leaves

Cough,mental disorders

Root

Fever, headache, mental disorder,aphrodisiac,cough.

Root

Antifungal agent.

Fruits,seeds

Carminative,stimulant,Vitamin C

157 Cardiospermum halicacabum . Sapindaceae

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

Leaves, root

Skin eruption, piles, rheumatism, syphilitic

sores,gonorrhea,ameorrhoea,emetic,nervous disorders

158 Carica papaya

Caricaceae

Ibepe,Ojo,gwanda

Leaves, seeds, fruits

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

159 Carissa edulis

Apocynaeae Bagozaki

Roots, fruits

Expectorant, abortifacient, venereal diseases

160 Carpha procera

Cyperaceae

Bark

Febrifuge, anthelmintic, appetizer, antiperiodic, purgative.

Agogo-igun, ApariIgun,ogberi-akuko

Paw paw

161 Carpodinus dulcis

Apocynacee

162 Carpolobia lutea

Polygalaceae

Osunsun,Uziza,Aghba
-awa

163 Casearia barteri

Samydaceae

Ukpakuzon

164 Cassytha filiformis

Lauraceae

Omoniginigini,omonigeleDevil's gut,parasitic vine Stem twigs

gele,sulunwahi.

165 Casuarina equisetifolia

Casuarinaceae

166 Catharanthus roseus

Apocynaceae

Apabida pupa

167 Ceiba pentandra

Bombacaceae

168 Celastrus indica

Cattlestick

Whole plant

Galactagogure

Leaves, bark

Rheumatism,aphrodisiac,toothache

Stem, twig, bark

Toothache, Oral hygeine

Anthelmintics, antimicrobials, antifungal

Australian pine,horse-tail
Leaves
tree

Antipyretic,salt tolerant tree

Rose perinwinkle

Leaves,whole plant

Diabetes, hypertension, antileukaemic properties,

antitumour,dysentery,menorrhagia

Araba,egungun,Rimii,Akp White silk cotton

u
tree,kapok,fuma

Flowers, leaves,
bark,exudate.

Diabetes, fever,
gonorrhoea,emollient,syphilis,emetic,astringent,demulcent,asth
ma,diabetes,menorrhagia

Celastraceae

Ponju-owiwi

Bittersweet

Roots,leaves,twigs

Antimicrobial,anthelmintics,asthma,malaria

169 Celastrus paniculatus

Celastraceae

Mawo Olule

Staff tree

Bark,roots

Abortion

170 Celastrus senegalensis

Celastraceae

Isepolohun

Bittersweet

Leaves, stem root

Dysentery, oedemas, gonorrhoea, cancer, gastrointestinal

troubles,vermifuge,mouth wash,laxative,aphrodisiac.

171 Celosia argentea

Amaranthaceae

Sokoyokoto,Erimonu,Fara
-alayatu

Cockscomb

Leaves, seeds

Skin diseases, diarrhoea,,antiscorbutic,anthelmintic

172 Celosia laxa

Amaranthaceae

Marugbo sanyantan,
Ajemawofo,Mannafaa

Celosia

Leaves

Antiscorbutic, purgative

173 Celosia trigyna

Amaranthaceae

Ajefowo,ajitan

Celosia

Leaves

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

174 Celtis mildbraedii

Ulmaceae

Ita-gidi, uta, ewonagogo,Aziza

African Celtis, African

hackberry,beaverwood,o Root
bia,nettle tree

Arthritis,fever,dysmenorrhoea.

175 Centaurea perrottetii

Compositae

Danyi

Star thistle

Whole plant,leaves

Skin infections,fever,malaria,syphilis,ulcer

176 Centaurea praecox

Compositae

Whole plant

Stomachic, purgative

177 Centella asiatica

Umbelliferae

Indian pennywort

Whole plant

Skin diseases, dysentery, elephantiasis, piles, diuretic.

178 Centrosema pubescens

Leguminosae

Fodder pea

Leaves

Skin diseases

179 Cephaelis manni

Rubiaceae

Leaves, bark, root

Wounds, antipyretic, dysentery.

180 Cercestis afzelii

Araceae

Leaves, Stem-bark

Purgative.

Ewa-ahun

Cercestis

181 Chasmanthera dependens

Menispermaceae

Ato-oloriraun

Chasmanthera

Roots

Diuretics,antigonococcal,for management of fractures.

182 Chenopodium ambrosioides

Chenopodiaceae

Ewe-imi,asin,arunpale

Wormwood

Whole plant, leaves.

Anthelmintics,emollient,rheumatism, tumour.

183 Chromolaena odorata

Compositae

Akintola
,Awolowo,Obiarakara

Siam weed

Leaves,stem-twigs

Antimicrobial, dysentery, headache,malaria

fever,toothache,haemostatic,skin diseases.

184 Chrozophora senegalensis

Euphorbiaceae

Leaves

Astringent, anthelmintics, rheumatism.

185 Chrysanthellum indicum

Compositae

Indian crysanthemum

Whole plant

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

Pyrethrum

Flower heads, leaves

Fever, wounds, general debility, insecticide.

186

Chrysanthemum cinerariae
folium

Abilere, Oyigi

Compositae

187 Chrysobalanus ellipticus

Roseaceae

Ikatee,Awonriwon

Chrysobalanus,cocoplum

Leaves, roots

Diarrhoea

188 Chrysophyllum albidum

Sapotaceae

Osanbalumo, Agbalumo

African star apple

Bark, leaves

Fever,stomachaches,antiperiodic

189 Cinchona officinalis

Rubiaceae

Quinine tree

Bark

Malaria,anthelmintics, antibacterial.

190 Cinnamomum Zeyianiam

Lauraceae

Cinnamon

Bark, leaves, oil

Aromatic, astringent, typhoid fever, antimicrobial nauseae,

vomiting, menorrhagia.

191 Cissampelos owariensis

Menispermaceae

Ewe jokoje,Damargaji

Lungwort,velvet leaf

Roots,whole plant

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

192 Cissus quadrangularis

Vitaceae

Ogbakiiki,Da'ddori

Stemmed vine

Tuber,stem

Caries,dysmenorrhoea,urinary disorders

193 Citrullus colocynthis

Cucurbitaceae

Egusi bara

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

Seeds,whole
plant,roots,fruit pulp.

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

194 Citrullus lanatus

Cucurbitaceae

Egusi-baara

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

195 Citrus aurantifolia

Rutaceae

Osanwewe,Dankabuya,Afotant Lime,swing
a,Epe nkirisi

Leaves, stem, root, fruit

Fever, jaundice,antimicrobials abdominal ulcer,

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

196 Citrus aurantium

Rutaceae

Osan, oromboBitter orange,sour

igun,gangan,Olomaoyibo,
orange
Babbaan leemu

Juice, roots, oil

Cough, sore throat,

stomachache,anthelmintics,malaria,carminative,typhoid fever.

197 Citrus limon

Rutaceae

Osan-laimu,oromankirir,Babban leemui

Fruits,leaves,bark,roots

Antipyretic,cold,stomachic

198 Citrus paradisi

Rutaceae

Osan gerepu, osan paya. Grape fruit

Rind/external
coat,seeds,fruit

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

199 Citrus sinensis

Rutaceae

Osanmimu, orombo didun Sweet orange

Twigs,stem bark,fruits

Dysentery, fever, headache,antimicrobial

agent,anthelmintics,toothache,antiscorbutic

200 Clappertonia ficifolia

Malvaceae

Bolobolo

Leaves,roots

Cough

Lemon

Bolobolo

Womb expeller, diuretic, cystitis, malaria, leucorrhoea,

gonorrhoea,hypertension,whitlow.

Oboku, agbasa, atariobuko

Leaves, roots,bark

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

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

Twigs

Toothache

Salt and oil tree

Leaves,bark

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

Akuya-aaja, Ekuya

Wild mustard,cat's
whiskers

Leaves, seeds

Earache, convulsions, sores,

wounds,boils,anthelmintic,carminative,suppuration.

Capparaceae

Ekuye, ekuya,ipiya

Bastard Mustard,cat's
whiskers

Leaves, seeds

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

206 Clerodendrum capitalum

Verbenaceae

Feregede,Illiri

Hollow stems

Leaves, root

Anthelmintics, dysentry, gonorrhoea.

207 Clerodendrum paniculatum

Verbenaceae

Ora-ojola, adabi

Garden quinine

Roots, leaves

Antipyretic, anthelmintics,venereal diseases,

rheumatism,malaria

208 Clerodendrum umbellatum

Verbenaceae

Leaves

Wounds, cut.

209 Clerodendrum volubile

Verbenaceae

Leaves, roots

Venereal diseases, astringent, topical application, vermifuge.

210 Clitoria ternatea

Leguminosae

Roots,leaves,seeds

Gonorrhoea,purgative,diuretic,ulcer

201 Clausena anisata

Rutaceae

202 Cleidon gaponicum

Euphorbiaceae

203 Cleistopholis paterns

Annonaceae

Apako

204 Cleome ciliata

Capparaceae

205 Cleome gynandra

Clausena

Dagba

Butterfly pea

211 Cnestis ferruginea

Connaraceae

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

keta

Fruits, seeds, leaves,

root,bark

Snake bite, eyedrops, migraine, gonorrhoea,

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

212 Cnidoscolus acontifolius

Euphorbiaceae

Iyanapaja

Cnidoscolus

Leaves, sap

Diuretic, antimicrobial

213 Coccinia barteri

Cucurbitaceae

Ewe-oju

Fruited gourd

Whole plant

Venereal diseases,skin infections, earache

214 Coccinia grandis

Cucurbitaceae

Ewe-ero,Gurjin daaji

ivy gourd, scarlet gourd. Leaves, Fruit

Depression, venereal diseases, skin infection, antibacterial.

215 Cochlospermun planchonii

Cochlospermaceae

Sewetu,Raawayaa

Cotton plant

Roots,stem-bark

Gonorrhoea,menstrual disorder

216 Cochlospermun tinctorium

Cochlospermaceae

Sewetu,Balagande

Cotton plant

Whole plant,seeds

Jaundice,dysmenorrhoea,gastro-intestinal disorders, vaginal

discharge,bilharzia,antimicrobials.

217 Cocos nucifera

Palmae

Agbon,Kwakwar,Ake babe Coconut Palm

Bark, root, nuts

Bronchitis, liver ailments,migraine,emollient, scabies,

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

218 Cocparnus pendulus

Menispermaceae

Roots

Antipyretic

219 Coffea arabica

Rubiaceae

Kofi,Gahwa

Coffee

Kernels

Stimulant, rheumatism,diuretic

220 Coix lacryma-jobi

Poaceae

Aje,aka-ila,agbalamaria,ido-onisekere

Job's tear

Roots,fruits,seeds

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

221 Cola acuminata

Sterculiaceae

Obi abata,Oji

Abata kola nut

Fruit nuts

Stimulant, fever, malaria.

222 Cola Caricifolia

Sterculiaceae

Okokoro, Ogugu,

Monkey kola

Leaves

Eye infection, Ringworm.

223 Cola laurifolia

Sterculiaceae

Karanga,Ufa, Aworiwo

Twigs, stem bark

Tooth ache, dysentery, oral hygiene,caries,thrush

224 Cola millenii

Sterculiaceae

Obi-edun

Monkey Kola

Leaves,fruits.

Ringworms, scabies, gonorrhoea, dysentery,ophthalmia

225 Cola nitida

Sterculiaceae

Obi gbanja

Kola

Stem bark, seed, kernel

Diarrhoea, stimulant,diuretic,cardiac tonic,eye trouble

226 Colocasia esculenta

Araceae

Koko,kokofun,kokoibile,Gwamba

Cocoyam,wild taro

Tuber,leaves

Anaemia,wounds,rheumatism,poison antidote

227 Combretum glutinosum

Combretaceae

Kattakara

Leaves

childhood fevers,milk preservative.

228 Combretum grandiflous

Combretaceae

ikedike

Leaves

jaundice, galactogogue, cholagogues.

229 Combretum mucronatum

Combretaceae

Ogan,Ogolo,Fara geza

Leaves, root

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

230 Combretum paniculatum

Combretaceae

Ogan, okan

Twigs

Jouts pains, black tongue, appetizer, febrifuge.

Combretum

231 Combretum racemosum

Combretaceae

Okan

Bush willow

Twigs

Black tongue, appetizer, weakness,antipyretic

232 Commelina diffusa

Commelinaceae

Itopere,godogboodo,Obogy,Balasa

Day flower,small blue

flower,commelina

Leaves, whole plant

Yellow fever, oedema, sore,

boils,itch,headache,backache,pregnancy promotion

233 Commiphora africana

Burseraceae

Turari,Dashi,Biskiti

Myrrh

Roots, fruit

Whooping cough, bronchitis,

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

234 Connarus africanus

Connaraceae

seed, root bark

Anthelmintic, astriagent

235 Conyza canadensis

Compositae

Canadian Fleabane,horsebane,pride
weed,horse weed

Whole plant

Gonorrhoea, diarrhoea, genital diseases, dysentery,

haemostatic, insect repellant, anti-bacterial activity

236 Conyza sumatrensis

Compositae

Olowojeja

Conyza

whole plant

Antipyretic,asthma,tuberculosis

237 Copaifera mildbraedii

Leguminosae

Ovbia-leke

Copaiva,copaiba

Fruits,seeds

Cathartic,diuretic,stimulant

238 Corchorus olitorus

Tiliaceae

Ewedu,Laaloo,Ahihiara

Jute plant

Leaves, seeds, root

Fever, worms, diarrhoea,

abscesses,demulcent,antiperiodic,anthelmintic,astringent,asthm
a

239 Cordia millenii

Boraginaceae

Omo

African cordia

Stem bark

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

240 Corynanthe johimbe

Rubiaceae

Idagbon

Yohimbe plant

Stem bark

Hypertension,aphrodisiac, dysmenorrhoea

241 Corynanthe pachyceras

Rubiaceae

Ako idagbon

Corynanthe yohimbe

Leaves, root, stem bark

Mental problems, impotence,

anaesthesia,aphrodisiac,antipyretic,local anasthesia,mental
problem

242 Cosmos sulphureus

Asteraceae

Ododo-imiesu

Yellow cosmos,sulphur
cosmos

Leaves, flowers

Antimicrobial,wounds,astringent,colourant.

243 Costus afer

Zingiberaceae

Ireke - Omode,teteeegungun,Opate,Kaki
zuwa

Ginger lily

Stem, roots, fruit,juice

Coughs, diabetes, rheumatic swellings,

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

244 Coula edulis

Olacaceae

udi, ivanlegbe

Kernel, bark

Dysentery, stomach disorder, skin diseases.

245 Courbonia virgata

Capparaceae

Kumkum

Courbonia

Roots,fruits,leaves

Stimulant,chest pains,cough

246 Crassocephalum crepidioides Compositae

Efo ebolo

Velvet plant,ebolo,redflower ragleaf

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

247 Crassocephalum rubens

Compositae

Ebire

Ebire,ebolo

Leaves,roots

Earache,carious tooth,breast cancer,stomachache

248 Craterispermum laurinum

Rubiaceae

Ozoh

Alum bark

Inner bark,leaves

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

249 Crateva adansonii

Capparaceae

Eegunorun,taniya,ajanaka,Ungu Garlic pear

dudu,Amakarode

Leaves, bark

Tonic, stomachache, antipyretic,rubefacient,urinary disorders

250 Crescentia cujete

Bignoniaceae

Igi igba,igisogba

Calabash tree,gourd tree Fruits

Receptacle for herbal medicines

251 Crinum glaucum

Amaryllidaceae

Isu meri

Crinum lily,spider lily

bulb,flower-stalks

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

252 Crinum jagus

Amaryllidaceae

Obase, Ogede-Odo,Ede
obase, Albasar kwadi

Frest crinum, poison

bulb

Bulb, Leaves

Chronic cough, tuberculosis,

rheumatism,emetic,whitlow,anthelmintics,purgative,rubefacient

253 Crossopteryx febrifuga

Rubiaceae

Ayeye

Sandcrown berry,crystal
Root, stem bark
bark

254 Crotalaria retusa

Leguminosae

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

Root, seeds, juice of

pods,leaves.

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

255 Croton lobatus

Euphorbiaceae

Eru,Namijin-zaakii bansaa Cascarilla

Root, bark, leaves

Guinea worm, convulsions, skin diseases.rheumatic pain,

urinary disorder,purgative

256 Croton penduliflorus

Euphorbiaceae

Aworoso

Croton,Turk's cap

Seeds,whole plant.

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

257 Croton zambesicus

Euphorbiaceae

Ajekobale

bushveld

Leaves,twigs

Piles,gonorrhoea,arthritis,diarrhoea,impotence,

258 Cryptolepia sanguinolenta

Periplocaceae

Root, stem

Antipyretic, antibacterial, urinary infections, gastrointestinal

disorder, rheumatism.

259 Cryptostegia grandiflora

Apocynaceae

Leaves, latex

Fungi infection, heart problem.

260 Cucumeropsis manni

Cucurbitaceae

Leaves

Milk laxative

Itoo, eyen

Fever, gastrointestinal&respiratory disorders.

261 Cucumis melo

Cucurbitaceae

Baara-ekate,Gurji

Melon,musk melon

262 Cucumis prophetarum

Cucurbitaceae

263 Cucurbita maxima

Cucurbitaceae

Elegede,apala,Kabeewaa Melon-pumpkin

264 Cucurbita pepo

Cucurbitaceae

Elegede,Ogbogolo,Kabew Pumpkin,gourd,vegetabl
Seeds, leaves,fruits,pulp
a,gboro.
e-marrow

Urinary complaints,
cathartic,taenicide,diuretic,demulcent,anthelmintics,boils,burns,a
nti-tumour.

265 Culcasia scandens

Araceae

Agunmona

Leaves

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

266 Curculigo pilosa

Hypoxidaceae

Epakun,Dooyar kureegee African crocus

Roots

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

267 Curcuma longa

Zingiberaceae

Gangamu, laali pupa

Tubers

Jaundice, eye wash, skin diseases, vermifuge,yellow

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

268 Cuscuta australis

Convolvulaceae

Mologinigini,ganagana,om
insinminsinDodder, devils root
gogoro,Soyyaya

Whole plant

Laxative, kidney, liver disease,

sores,laxative,astringent,anthelmintic,measles

269 Cyathula prostrata

Amaranthaceae

Shawere pepe,
Tanaje,K'arangiya kusu

Pasture weed

Whole plant

Ringworms, scabies, gonorrhoea, dysentery,rheumatism.

270 Cylicodiscus gabonensis

Leguminosae

Olosan, Aja-igi

Denya,okan

Bark

Diarrhoea, dysentery

Turmeric

Leaves, root

Fungal diseases, emetic,purgative,gonorrhoea.

ruit pulp

Vermifuge

Seeds,fruits.

Tapeworm, diuretic, taenicide, otitis,utensils.

Kooko-oba,Acharaehi

Lemon grass

Leaves, roots

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

cold,diaphoretic,diuretic,refrigerant,ringworm

Kharsuf

Whole plant

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

substitute

271 Cymbopogon citratus

Poaceae

272 Cynara scolymus

Compositlae

273 Cynodon dactylon

Graminae

Kapet garassi,Buntun
kudaa

Bahama grass,dub grass Leaves, root

Venereal diseases, astringent, haemostatic, urinary infection,

wounds.

274 Cyperus esculentus

Cyperaceae

Ofio, omu,Aya aya

Nut grass, tiger

nut,papyrus,yellow
nutsedge.

Whole plant

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

275 Cyrtosperma senegalense

Araceae

Ope-igbo,igooha

Swamp-arum

Leaves,rhizome,fruits

Cough,ease labour,astringent,ulcer,gonorrhoea.

276 Dacryodes edulis

Burseraceae

Elemi,ube

Native pear,African
plum,bush butter tree

Bark, leaves,fruits.

Jiggars,skin diseases, acute

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

277 Dalbergia lactea

Leguminosae

Ojiji, abinrere

Flat bean

Bark, stem-dust

Pimples,anthelmintic,ease labour

278 Dalbergia saxatilis

Leguminosae

Ogundu, Paran,runhun
zaki,Obunzizi

Flat bean

Leaves, bark, roots

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

279 Dalbergiella welwitschii

Leguminosae

Emoshoelemosoo,emeso-igangan, West African black wood Stem, twigs, roots, leaves Bronchial ailments,purgative,anthelmintic,menstrual disorder.
afoso,

280 Daniellia oliveri

Leguminosae

Iya,Kadaura,Ozabwa,
Maje

African copaiba,balsam
Gum, bark
tree,niger-copal,maaje

Dysentery, diarrhoea, toothache,urinary

infection,astringent,tooth ache

281 Daniellia thurifera

Leguminosae

Iya

282 Datura metel

Solanaceae

283 Datura stramonium

Frankincense tree

Stem-wood dust

Scabies

Apikan,AjegunDevil's trumpet,hairy
eegun,gegemu,Furenjuuji thorn apple

Leaves

Ashma,venereal diseases,convulsion.

Solanaceae

Apikan, ododoStink weed,thorn

omode,zakami suturamai apple,devil's
rawiya,Myaramuo
trumpet,jimson-weed

Leaves, seeds, root

Asthma, cough, astringent,aphrodisiac,mental

disorders,gonorrhoea,lumbago,neuralgic,insomnia,anodyne,sed
ative,antispasmodic

284 Deinbollia pinnata

Sapindaceae

Ogiri-egba, Ekusi-Oloko

Water willow

Leaves, root

Cough, bronchial asthma.,aphrodisiac

285 Delonix regia

Leguminosae

Seke seke,ayin.

flame of the forest

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

286 Dennettia tripetala

Annonaceae

Igbere,Nmimi

Pepperfruit

Fruit,leaves,stem-twigs.

Insect repellant,fever,cough,toothache,stimulant

287 Desmodium adscendens

Leguminosae

Epaile,aberodefe,Nbasioku

Desmodium

Leaves, whole plant

Constipation, convulsions, gonorrhoea, syphilis, bronchial

asthma,spermcount enhancer.

288 Desmodium gangeticum

Leguminosae

Ewe-emo

Leaf, root

Astringent, urinary disorder, broachi infection, fever, chest

infection.

289 Detaruyn nucricaroyn

Leguminosae

Taura, Ogbogbo

Bark, leaves

Wounds, ulcers

290 Dialium guineense

Leguminosae

Awin,Icheku,Tsamiyar
kurmi

Leaves, fruit, bark, twigs

Fever, coughs, bronchitis, toothache,astringent, diuretic

Black tamarind,tumble
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

293 Dichrostachys cinerea

Leguminosae

Kara, Ajagboluti,Ami
ogwu,Dundu

West African sickle

Bark, root, latex
bush, Princess's earrings

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

294 Dicoma sessiliflora

Compositae

Doda

Dicoma

Whole plant

Antipyretic,aphrodisiac,cough,stomachache

295 Digitaria horizontalis

Poaceae

Ariran, eeran,Karanin
dawaki

Crab grass,sourgrass

Whole plant

Nervous problem,enhancing memory

296 Dioclea reflexa

Leguminosae

Agbarin, epe, arin

Dioclea,bull's eye

Seed

Asthma,head lice,dandruff,stimulant.

297 Dioscorea bulbifera

Discoreaceae

Isu-emina,emina,isuahun,Dooyar bisa

Air potato,aerial potato

yam

Tuber

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

298 Dioscorea dumetorum

Dioscoreaceae

Wild yellow yam,African

Esuru,gudugudu,Gursami bitter yam,three-leaved Tubers, leaves
yam.

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

trouble,malaria,ease labour,anti-bilharzia.

299 Dioscoreophyllum cumminsii

Mennispermaceae

Inunurin, Omuaja

Serendipity berry

Fruits,leaves,roots.

Diabetes, obesity, impotence,tonic for debility.

300 Diospyros canaliculata

Ebenaceae

Oriloje, Owe

Date plum

Bark, leaves

Leprosy, antimicrobials,anthelmintics,abortifacient,cardiac tonic.

301 Diospyros mespliforimis

Ebenaceae

Ige,igidudu,Kalwaa

302 Discoglypremna caloneura

Euphorbiaceae

Akikaagba, Ogwilaki

303 Dissotis rotundifolia

Melastomataceae

Awede,Ajagunmorasin

304 Dodonaea viscosa

Sapindaceae

305 Dorstenia prorepens

Moraceae

Alaifo, aloifo

306 Dracaena manni

Dracaenaceae

307 Drynaria laurentii

Ebony tree

Root bark, stem bark

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

Seeds

Gastrointestinal disorder, catharsis, abortion, purgative.

Chickweed,starwort,star
Whole plant
weed,

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

Leaves

Sore throat, diaphoretic, fever.

Contrayerva,rock
begonia,sokotan

Stem twig,leaves

Nephrosis,wound,antipyretic,antimicrobials.

Ope-kannakanna,
peregun,Akuku

Dracaena

Roots,leaves,fruits

Skin diseases,antimicrobials,stomachache,caries.

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

312 Echinacea purpurea

Compositae

313 Eclipta prostrata

Compositae

314 Ehretia cymosa

Bidi-Diyan

Seed

Inflammation, Eye irrigation.

Purple cone, black

sampson

Rhizome

Antimicrobial agent.

Abikole, arojoku

Ink plant,thistles,false
daisy

Leaves

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

ailments,emetic,antiseptic,diarrhoea,convulsion.

Boraginaceae

Jaoke

Puzzle bush,ivorywood

Leaves,bark

Amenorrhoea,contraceptive,fevers,convulsion,fracture
management

315 Eichhornia crassipes

Pontederiaceae

Bebelu oju
omi,mako,gbeborun.

Water hyacinth

Whole plant

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

foot wears

316 Ekebergia senegalensis

Meliaceae

Ijebo, Ayape,Madachin
dutsi

Stavewood

Trunk bark,roots.

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

box,charred powder of roots for inducing sneezing

317 Ekebergia capensis

Meliaceae

Oronu, madachin

Cape ash,essenhout

Leaves, roots,bark

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

malaria.

318 Elaeis guineensis

Palmae

Ope, igiope,Nkwe,Ake,Kwakwar

Red oil palm

Root, palm
oil,bark,kernels

Malaria, mental disorders,diarrhoea,asthma,measles.

319 Elaeophorbia drupifera

Euphorbiaceae

Oroigi, oroonigi

Asthma plant

Leaves, stem
bark,roots,latex

Intestinal
parasities,fever,measles,purgative,warts,epilepsy,asthma,analg
esic,skin diseases.

320 Elephantapus scaber

Compositae

Leave, root

Fever, cough.

321 Eleusine indica

Poaceae

Esekannakanna,Ciyaawar
tuuji,Ichite

322 Elytraria marginata

Acanthaceae

Eso

Whole plant

Gonorrhoea, impotence, stomache, cough, infertility.

323 Elytraria marginata

Acanthaceae

Eso

Whole plant

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

324 Embelia guineaasis

Myrsinaceae

Leaves, root

Anthelmintic, skin diseases

325 Embelia schimperi

Myrsinaceae

Kiru

Stem bark, leaves

Antispasmodic, anthelmintic.

326 Emilia coccinea

Compositae

Odundun-owo, odundun- Tassel flower,scarlet

okun,Ogbunizu,nte -ana tassel flower

Leaves, sap, roots.

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

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

327 Enantia chlorantha

Annonaceae

Osopupa, Awopa,dokitaAfrican yellow wood

igbo,Kakerim

Bark

Typhoid fever,malaria,antimicrobials, jaundice,

rickettsia,infective hepatitis,haemostatic,uterus stimulant,ulcer.

328 Entada africana

Leguminosae

Ayunrebanabana,Tawatsa

Entada

Bark, leaves, root, seeds Astringent,antimimicrobials, antipyretic, abortifacient,malaria.

329 Entada gigas

Mimosaceae

Aagbaa

Seahearts,monkey
ladders

Leaves,seeds,stem-twigs.

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

Ijebo,Owura

Cedar mahogany

Stem bark

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

tongue,stimulant

330 Entandrophragma cylindricum Meliaceae

Bermuda
Leaves
grass,wiregrass,fowl foot

Coughing with bloody sputum,antipyretic,anthelmintics,venereal

diseases.

331 Eragrostis tremula

Poaceae

Ariran,Burburwa

Eragrostis,lovegrass

Whole plant

To improve memory

332 Eremomastax speciosa

Acanthaceae

Jangborukan,asoyin

Eremomastax

Leaves

Guinea worms,anthelmintic,sores

333 Erissema psoraleoides

Leguminosae

Roro, Isapa-eluju

Leavs, roots, seeds

Venereal diseases, boils, cuts, eye infection.

334 Eruatamia coronaria

Apocynaceae

Leaves, stem, root

Anthelmintic, skin infection, toothache, eye diseasesophthalmia.

335 Eryngium foetidum

Umbelliferae

Leaves

Ulcer, headache, hysteria

336 Erythrina senegalensis

Leguminosae

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

Leaves, bark, seeds,roots.

Anthelmintics,cathartic,dysentery,antipyretic,emmenagogue,gala
ctogue

337 Erythrococca anomala

Euphorbiaceae

Iyere-igbo

Fruits,leaves,leaf-sap

Headache, joint pains,earaches,taeniacide.

338 Erythrophleum suaveolens

Leguminosae

Erun obo, oluSasswood,Ordeal

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

Stem bark, leaves,roots.

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

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

339 Erythroxylum coca

Erythroxylaceae

Red wood

Leaves

Local anaesthesia, sedative.

340 Euadenia trifoliata

Capparaceae

Euadenia

Roots, stem, bark,fruit

Tuberculosis,arthritis, otalgia, aphrodisiac, rectal prolapse.

East India Rosebay,

Nero's crown

Ajinringburigbu,
Logbokiya,Kanumfari

Cocca

341 Eucalyptus globulus

Myrtaceae

Eucalyptus

Leaves

Nasal congestion, antibacterial, wounds, mouth wash.

342 Eugenia aromatica

Myrtaceae

Kanafuru

Clove

Flower

Toothache, carminative, rubefacient, serving as preservative in

herbal recipes.

343 Eugenia malaccencis

Myrtaceae

Apulu

Apple,African water
apple,rose-water apple

344 Eugenia unifolia

Myrtaceae

Pitanga

Pitanga

345 Eulophia millsoni

Antimicrobial,source for vitamins

Leaves, fruit

Antimicrobial.

Orchidaceae

Rhizome

Aphrodisiac

346 Euphorbia balsamifera

Euphorbiaceae

Stem, latex

Caries, dysentery

347 Euphorbia deightonii

Euphorbiaceae

Oro agogo

Leaves

Woman Sterility

348 Euphorbia heterophylla

Euphorbiaceae

Egele

Leaves, root

Skin diseases, febrifuges, purgative.

349 Euphorbia hirta

Euphorbiaceae

Emi-ile, irokoiju,egele,oro-elewe,ahihia
Asthma weed
ugwa,Noonon
kurciyaa,Odane inenemii

Whole plant,exudate

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

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

350 Euphorbia kamerunica

Euphorbiaceae

Oro,ukoko,oro-alagogo

Latex.

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

Euphorbia

Fence Cactus

351 Euphorbia laterifolia

Euphorbiaceae

Oro were, enuopiri

Scutellann,little cactus

Leaves,exudate

Dermatosis, infertility, anthelmintics constipation, convulsive

fevers

352 Euphorbia unispina

Euphorbiaceae

Oro adete

Cactus

Exudate

Antidote for snake bites, fractures,skin diseases,antihelmintics

353 Evolvulus alsinoides

Convolvulaceae

Efunle,Karfi mallam

Slender dwarf Morning

glory

Whole plant

Diarrhoea,antipyretic,asthma,chronic bronchitis

354 Eythrococca anomala

Euphorbiaceae

Leaves

Anthelmintic, headache, rheumatic, pains, earache.

355 Fagara rubescens

Rutaceae

Ata

Bark

Toothache, headache, backache, general debiity.

356 Ficus asperifolia

Moraceae

Ipin,Asesa,Baure

Sandpaper plant

Leaves, root

Wounds, coughs.

357 Ficus capensis

Moraceae

Opoto,Farin
bauree,Anwerenwa

African mustard tree,fig

Leaf, stem, root, fruits
tree

Dysentery, oedema, leprosy, epilepsy,

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

358 Ficus elegans

Moraceae

Asoro

porcelain vine

Leaves

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

359 Ficus exasperata

Moraceae

Epin, Ewe-ipin

Sand paper tree

Leaves, bark, root, seeds

Stomach disorder, scabies, gonorrhoea, urinary ailments,

jaundice,abortifacient,antipyretic.

360 Ficus mucuso

Moraceae

Odan-afomo,Ediso,
Obobo,Jan bauree

Fig

Bark of stem

Insomnia

361 Ficus thonningii

Moraceae

Odan abaa,opoto,abaodan ,Guluba

Wild fig,fiddle leaf fig

Bark

Wounds,fevers,dysentery

362 Ficus vallis-choudae

Moraceae

Oguro, Ogunro,Dulu

Umbrella thorn

Leaves, stem, latex

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

disorders

363 Ficus vogelii

Moraceae

Oba-Odan

Bark, fruit, latex

Wound, diarrhoea, dysentery, boils

364 Flabellaria paniculata

Malpighiaceae

Iagbo-Iagbo

Leaves

Wounds, cuts

365 Flacourtia flavescens

Flacourtiaceae

Osere

Flacourtia

Leaves, root

Asthma, bronchitis, catarrhal

condition,antibacterial,astringent,diaphoretic,antiperiodic,toothac
he.

366 Fluerya aestuans

Urticaceae

Fuyafuya,Ipe erin

African nettle

Whole plant

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

burns,hair care, pregnancy booster,expels bladder stone

367 Funtumia africana

Apocynaceae

Akoire, Ako-ire Mbamiri

Male funtum

Root, stem, leaves

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

368 Funtumia elastica

Apocynaceae

Ire ,Mba

Lagos silkrubber
tree,wild rubber

Stem, twigs, stem, latex

Jaundice, piles, impotence,antipyretics.

369 Galinsoga parviflora

Compositae

Leaves

Wounds, analgesic

370 Garcinia afzelii

Guttiferae

Stem-twigs

Dysentery.aphrodisiac,oral thrush,toothache

Okuta

Mangostreen

Bitter kola

Seeds, root, stembark,fruits.

Antimicrobials,dysentery, tumours, bronchitis, cough,

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

Root,stem

Diuretic

371 Garcinia kola

Guttiferae

Orogbo,Adi,Akuilu

372 Garcinia manni

Guttferae

Okuta, Okok

373 Gardenia ternifolia

Rubiaceae

Gangan,
oruwan,Gaudan,Ulimili

374 Geophila obvallata

Rubiaceae

Leaves

Eye wash, headache, tooth ache, stomachache

375 Gisekia pharmacioides

Molluginaceae

Leaves, fruits

Wounds, cut, anthelmintic, purgative

376 Gladiolus psittacinus

Iridaceae

Baka,isu baka

Sword lily, corn flag

Bulb

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

377 Gloriosa superba

Liliaceae

Mora, eweaje,akalamagbo,Obara
okpa,Baurere

Gloriosa,climbing
lily,glory lily

Tubers, leaves

Gonorrhoea, head lice,

rheumatism,purgative,antiperiodic,stomachic tonic.

378 Glossonema boveanum

Asclepiadaceae

Taarin-gidaa

Whole plant

Use to increase lactation I pregnant woman.

379 Glycine max

Leguminosae

Ewa

Seeds

Laxative

380 Glycyrrhiza glabra

Leguminosae

Yellow gardenia, gaude. Roots, fruits

Soya bean

Sweet wood,sweet wort,

Root
liquorice root.

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

Expectorant, bronchitis, sorethroat, demulcent, emollient,

alterative.

381 Glyphaea brevis

Tiliaceae

Atori

Atori, masquerade stick

Stem bark, leaves,stemtwigs

Diarrhoea, fever, respiratory

ailment,gonorrhea,wound,toothache,gum infection

382 Gmelina arborea

Verbenaceae

Igi melina

Gmelina,parrot's beak

Roots,leaves

Antipyretic,stomach disorder,cough,gonorrhoea,demulcent

383 Gnidia kraussiana

Thymelaeceae

Mada,sungoje,samberu,tu
ruribi.

Root, leaves

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

purgative.

384 Gomphrena globosa

Amaranthaceae

385 Gongronema latifolium

Asclepiadaceae

Aunjeadiye, Itaji,Utazi

386 Gossypium barbadense

Malvaceae

387 Gouania longipetala

Bachelor's button, globe

Whole plant,leaves
amaranth

Antipyretic,diuretic,astringent,cough,laxative,emmenagogue

Amaranth globe

Stem

Sore gums,colic, dyspepsia, anthelmintic.

Owu,akese,gwandi,Olulu
West indian Cotton
ogho,Owula

Leaves, roots, seeds

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

Rhamnaceae

Laghosa

Stem, twigs

Gum infection

Annonaceae

Agudugbu

Roots,leaves,bark

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

389 Grewia flavescens

Tiliaceae

Itakun okere,Dargaji

Sand paper raisin,raisin

Leaves
bush,wild raisin

Boils, enlarged spleen,aid lactating mother

390 Grewia pubescens

Tiliaceae

Oraigbo

Raisin

Dysentery, gastro-intestinal disorder,antidote for snake

bite,boils,emollient

388

Greenwayodendron
suaveolens

Stem, leaves

391 Grewia sp

Tiliaceae

Ila-oko, lakolako

Fruits

392 Grewia venusta

Tiliaceae

Oraigbo,oro,Dargaza

Raisin

Leaves, twigs, stem bark Fever, boils, wounds,colic,anti-diarrhoea,ease of labour

393 Griffonia simplicifolia

Leguminosae

Alukoko, Tapara, arin,

Olobahun

Griffonia

Roots, leaves

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

394 Guaiacum officinale

Zygophyllaceae

Stem

Diuretic, diaphoretic, urinary disorder

395 Guibourtia copallifera

Leguminosae

Kaluk ofuon

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

exudate
dysentery.

396 Guiera senegalensis

Combretaceae

Barbatta,olofun,saabara

Leaves

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

increase lactation, prevention of leprosy.

397 Gymnema sylvestre

Asclepiadaceae

Whole plants, root

Diabetes, antidote for snake bite.

398 Gymnema sylvestre

Asclepadaceae

Yaryodin-kura

Root, stem

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

399 Gynura amplexicanlis

Asteraceae

Sitta, nti

Leaves

Eye infection, gonorrhoea

400 Haemanthus multiflorus

Amaryllidaceae

Areyinkosun, totoodo,Albasar kwadi

Roots

Stimulant, cardiac tonic

Fireball lily

Religious purpose, mystic, soup with okra-like taste

401 Haematostaphis barteri

Anacardiaceae

Tursuhi,jan danyaa

402 Haematoxylum compechionum Leguminosae

Logwood

Stem, bark, roots

Anthelmintic, febrifuge, emetic, tonic,hepatitis, sleeping

sickness, diarrhoea.

Wood bark

Astringent, diarrhoea, colouring.

403 Hannoa klaineana

Simaroubaceae

Igigun,Oghulu,Takar'dargi
Hannoa
wa

Stem, root

Hypertension,carminative,stimulant , fever.

404 Harrisonia abyssinica

Simaroubaceae

Arujeran

Harrisonia

Leaves, stem, root

Stomachache, leprosy, antidote, cancerous tumours,bubonic

plague,skin diseases,antipyretic,anthelmintics,insomnia

405 Harungana madagascariensis Hypericaceae

Elepo, adenden,
Asunje,Uturu,Otori,
Alillibar raafii

Dragon's blood tree

Stem-bark, root bark,

leaves,sap

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

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

406 Hedranthera barteri

Apocynaceae

Agbo omode

Hedranthera

Leaves,fruit

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

407 Heeria insignis

Anaradiaceae

Kasheshe,Hawawen Zakii

Leaves, stem bark,roots

Anthemintic, aphrodisiac, galactogogue,dysentery,vermifuge

408 Helianthus annus

Compositae

Ododo-orun

Sunflower

Seeds,leaves

Diuretic,pulmonary disorders,expectorant

409 Heliotropium indicum

Boraginaceae

Agogo-igun, ApariIgun,ogberiakuko,Kalkashin korama

Heliotrope,cock's comb Whole plant

410 Hexalobus crispiflorus.

Annonaceae

Lapawe, Apara,Oji ogoda Hexalous

Roots, whole plant

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

Gonorrhoea,cough, malaria,

411 Hibiscus acetosella

Malvaceae

Akese

Hibiscus

Leaves

Dysentery

412 Hibiscus asper

Malvaceae

Isapa,Ireagu,Dangiraa

Bush roselle,thorny
roselle,water hemp

Leaves

Cough, wound,diuretics

413 Hibiscus rosasinensis

Malvaceae

Kekeke,Ireagu

Garden hibiscus

Leaves, stem, flower buds

Influenza, cough, asthma, tertiary syphilis, stomach

upset,appendicitis,hypertension,oligospermia,antipyretic

414 Hibiscus sabdariffa

Malvaceae

Sobo,Gurguzuu

Zobo,Jamaican sorre,
roselle

Leaves,flowers

Diuretic,coughs,dressing wounds,beverage

415 Hibiscus surattensis

Malvaceae

Kinkinrinmiyin,akonimara,
seniferan,emo,sinkin-mini

Whole plant,leaves

Stomachache,mystic uses

416 Hildegradia barteri

Sterculiaceae

Okurugbedu,Kariya

Hildegradia

Bark

Epilepsy

417 Hilleria latifolia

Phytolaccaceae

Ogo, tarzan-igbo,zoroigbo,Akaato

Bush tarzan

Leaves,whole plant

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

418 Holarrhena floribunda

Apocynaceae

Irena,Bakin mutum

Connessi,false rubber
tree,holarrhena

Bark seeds

Dysentery, diarrhea, jaundice, fever,astringent,bilious

disorder,anthelmintics

419 Hoslundia opposita

Labiatae

Efinrin-oso,anamiole,suiiti-agbe

Hoslundia

Whole plant,leaves

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

420 Hybanthus enneaspermus

Violaceae

Abiwere

Hybanthus

Whole plant

Easy and painless child delivery.

421 Hygrophila auriculala

Acanthaceae

Mafowo kauruonu bayin

giwaa

Whole plant

Blennorrhoea, craw-craw, bacteriostatic, diuretic.

422 Hygrophila auriculata

Acanthaceae

Mafowo kauruonu bayin

giwaa

Whole plant

Biennorrhoea, craw-craw, bacteriostatic, diuretic.

423 Hygrophilia auriculata

Acanthaceae

Mafowokanmi

Hygrophilia

Whole plant,roots

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

424 Hymenocardia acida

Hymenocardiacae

Aboopa, Orupa

Hymenocardia

Leaves, bark

Measles, fever, jaundice, coated tongue.

425 Hymenostegia afzelii

Leguminosae

Arigbodigbo,arigbodigba,
Hymenostegia
Ubeze

Stem bark,twigs

Astringent,toothache,piles,cough

426 Hyoscyamus niger

Solanaceae

Herbane

Seeds, leavs

Antispasmodics, eye-wash, sedative.

427 Hypoestes forskalei

Acanthaceae

Ogbigbo

Hypoestes

Whole plant

Skin infections

428 Hypoestes verticillaris

Acanthaceae

Ekere, Akwukwoijiji

Whole plant leaves

Sore, fever, antiseptic, chest pains.

429 Hypoestes verticillaris

Acanthaceae

Ekere, Akwukwoijiji

Whole plant leaves

Sore, fever, antiseptic, chest pains.

430 Hypoxis nyasica

Hypoxodaceae

Whole Plant

Uterine cancer, premenstrual syndrome.

431 Hyptis suaveloensis

Labiatae

Jogbo,Kimba-kimba

Hyptis

Leaves

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

432 Icacina tricantha

Icacinaceae

Gbegbe

Icacina

Leaves,root,exudate

Rheumatism,aphrodisiac,toothache,anthelmintics,purgative,abor
tifacient,wound,dermatophytosis.

433 Impatiens balsamina

Balsaminaceae

Garden balsam

Whole Plant

Antiseptic,fungicide.

434 Impatiens glandulifera

Balsaminaceae

touch me not

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

Sap

topical application on poison ivy rash

435 Indigofera arrecta

Leguminosae

Elu aja

indigo

Leaves, twigs.

Diarrhoea, dysentery.

436 Indigofera macrophylla

Leguminosae

Enise-Ana,Aniyaa
makoomiyaa.

Indian-indigo

Leaves

Whooping cough, bronchitis, piles, ulcers, enlargement of

spleen and liver,skin diseases.

437 Ipomoea asarifolia

Convolvulaceae

Ogbo oro ayaba, ewegboro,Duman kadaa

Morning glory

Whole plant, leaves,

flowers

Haemorrhage, urinary problem,purgative,syphilis.

438 Ipomoea batatas

Convolvulaceae

Odunkun,
anamo,kunkundukun,Dan Sweet potato
kali,Ekomako,Jioyibo

Leaves,tuber.

Boils, wounds, bronchial asthma,purgative,breast

swelling,diabetes,antimicrobials.

439 Ipomoea fistulosa

Convulvulaceae

Omo-ureuebo

Bush morning glory

Leaves, twigs

Toothache, mouthwash.

440 Ipomoea involucrata

Convolvulaceae

Ododo-odo,ododooko,alukerese,Duman
kwaadii

Morning glory

Leaves

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

441 Ipomoea mauritiana

Convolvulaceae

Atewogba, Tanpopo

442 Irvingia gabonensis

Irvingiaceae

443 Isolana campanulata

Whole plant

Rheumatism, asthma, dropsy.

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

Leaves

Spleen Infection.

Anacardiaceae

Aghakeze

Roots, stem-bark

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

bilharzia, tonic, rheumatism

444 Isolona campanulata

Annonaceae

Aghako-eze

Stem bark

Fever, cough, bitharzu

445 Jacaranda spp

Bignoniaceae

Jacaranda

Bark, leaves

Venereal diseases, spleen tonic.

Common Jasmine

Whole plant, leaves,

flowers

Anthelmintic, toothache, diuretic, antifungal wounds, abscess in

breast

Jateorhiza,calumba

Leaves, roots,stem

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

446 Jasminum pauciflonum

Bush morning glory

447 Jateorhiza macrantha

Menispermaceae

Atutu

448 Jateorhiza Palmate

Menispermaceae

Atutu

449 Jatropha curcas

Euphorbiaceae

Botuje,
lapalapa,Zugu,Olulu -idu

Physic nut

Seed, leaves, stem,

roots,sap

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

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

450 Jatropha gossypiifolia

Euphorbiaceae

Botuje pupa,Binidi
zugu,Ake mbogho

Wild Cassava

Stem latex

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

Root bark, leaves, whole

Hypertension, dysentery, anthelmintic, tonic, fever, stomachic
plant

451 Jatropha multifida

Euphorbiaceae

Ogege

Sap

Coated tongue

452 Jubernardia seretii

Legumonosae

Roots

Conjunctivitis.

453 Jussiaea linifoliio

Onagraceae

Bini-sensen

Leaves

Malaria.

454 Justicia flava

Acanthaceae

Odian, Oridun

Whole plant

Fungal skin diseases,malaria,stomach disorder,haematuria

455 Justicia insularis

Acanthaceae

Isepe-akere

Whole plant

Measles,smallpox.

456 Kaempfena nigerica

Zingiberaceae

Resurrection lily

Rhizome

Mental disorder, hallucinogenic agent

457 Kalanchoe crenata

Crassulaceae

Odundun, Eti,eleti,Onwa

Never die, Dogs

Liver,kalanchoe

Smallpox, convulsion, gonorrhoea, rheumatism,ear problem,

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

458 Khaya ivorensis

Meliaceae

Oganwo,Ono,Madachi

African mahogany

Stem, root, barks

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

459 Kigelia africana

Bignoniaceae

Pandoro,iyan,Rawuya,Utu
Sausage tree
rubein

Root, stem bark, fruits,

leaves

Kidney disorders, malaria, dysentery,

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

460 Klainedoxa gabonensis

Irvingiaceae

Kanakoro,odudu

Bark,seeds

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

Bankas

Klainedoxa

461 Kolobopetalum auriculatum

Menispermaceae

Whole plant

Relieve pains.

462 Lactuca capensis

Compositae

Yanrin-oko,Namijin dayi

Lettuce

Leaves, whole plant

Diuretic, constipation.

463 Lagenaria breviflorus

Cucurbitaceae

Eso-ito, eso-itagiri,tagiri

Pseudocolocynth

Root, fruit

Purgative, anthelmintics, cathartic,lumbago,diabetes

mellitus,smallpox,chickenpox, abortifaecient.

464 Lagenaria siceraria

Cucurbitaceae

Ado,Oba,Duma,

Bottle gourd

Leaves, seeds, fruit pup

Anthelmintic properties, chest pains,purgative

465 Lagerstroemia speciosa

Lythraceae

Queen crape-myrtle

Leaves,ripe fruits

Antidiabetic,stimulant

466 Laggera alata

Compositae

Agemo-kogun, eru-taba

Laggera

Leaves, roots, sap

Fever, rheumatic pains, pneumonia, emmenagogue,

tapeworms,convulsion.

467 Laggera aurita

Compositae

Taba-ebora, Eru-taba

Whole plant

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

convulsion.

468 Landolphia dulcis

Apocynaceae

Ibo

Roots,stem

Rheumatism,cough,kidney diseases

469 Landolphia owariensis

Apocynaceae

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

Malaria fever, gonorrhoea,vermifuge
,Oto
ciwo.
bark

470 Lannea nigritana

Anacardaceae

Orita,oyinyin

Sweet landolphia

Wodier wood

Leaves, root
bark,exudate.

Sprains, gout, dysentery, asthma, bruises.rheumatic

joint,astringent,neurotic disorders,skin diseases.

471 Lantana camara

Verbenaceae

Ewon - Agogo,Kimbar

472 Lasiodiscus mildbraedi

Rhamnaceae

Ogan-funfun

473 Lasiosiphon kraussianus

Thymeloceae

474 Launaea taraxacifolia

Compositae

Yanrin,
Yamurin,Nonanbarya

475 Lawsonia inermis

Lythraceae

476 Lecaniodiscus cupanioides

Bush lantana, shrub

verbena,lantana.

Leaves

Fever,antiseptic,antispasmodic,antipyretic

Stem

Oral hygiene

Leaves, root

Burns, purgative, snakebite

Wild lettuce

Leaves

Yaws, Fracture management.

Lali , Laali.Lallee

Hennaplant

Leaves, flowers,bark

Spermatorrhoea, jaundice, gonorrhoea, leucorrhoea, ulcers,

menorrhagia,astringent,skin diseases, malaria.

Sapindaceae

Akika,Okpu,Kekera
kuchi,Kaafi naamaa
-zaakii

lecaniodiscus

Leaves,roots,young
shoots,seeds,stembark

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

477 Leea guineensis

Leeaceae

Kojiya,aledo,alugbokita,
iya-keke-gbodo

Hansidhapan,leea

Leaves,roots,seeds.

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

478 Leersia hexrandra

Poaceae

Abeko

Leersia

Leaves

Asthma,bronchitis,chest pains

479 Leonotis nepetifolia

Labiatae

Agberulori,iku ekun

Lion's ears,lion's tail

Leaves,roots

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

480 Leptadenia hastata

Rubiaceae

Iran-aji-igbo

Leptadenia

Root, leaves, flowers

Antimicrobials, antispasmodic

481 Leptochloa coenilescins

Poaceae

482 Leptogramma pillosiusaila

Gyasua

Whole plant

Bathing of newborn

Thelyptoidacea

Rhizome

Diabetes, obesity

483 Leucaena glauea

Leguminosae

Seeds

Stimulant, tonic..

484 Leucas martinicensis

Labiatae

Leaves

Snake antidote

485 Leucena leucocephala

Leguminosae

486 Lippia multiflora

Verbenaceae

487 Lobelia molleri

Lobeliaceae

488 Lonchocarpus cyanescens

Leguminosae

Elu,Talaki,Nji,Anunu

489 Lonchocarpus sericeus

Leguminosae

Ipapo,alakiriti,Njassi,Faki

490 Lonicera caprifolum

Caprifoliaceae

Keke-owu

Efinrin-gogoro,efinrinforomaba

Lead tree, wild tamarind,

Leaves, seeds.
jumpy bean

Antimicrobial, blood tonic.

Sweetleaf

Whole plant

Hypertension,cough,antipyretic,jaundice,sleeping sickness

Whole plant

Antispasmodic and antileptic

West. African indigo

Root, bark, leaves

Arthritic conditions, sore, mental

disorders,boils,anthelmintics,antimicrobial.

Dotted lancepod,lilac
tree

Roots, bark

Convulsion, skin diseases,laxative

Honey suckle

Leaves and flowers

Respiratory disorder, expectorant, liver disorder.

491 Lophira alata

Ochnaceae

Eki,
Ironwood ,ekki,meni oil
Pahan,uda,Kujeme,Akufo tree,nambanchi

Root, barks, leaves, seeds Fever, coughs, jaundice, gastrointestinal disorders.

492 Lovoa trichilioides

Meliaceae

Okoko-igbo, Epo-ipa.

Walnut

Stem bark

Yellow fever, cough, stomachache,anthelmintic

493 Ludwigia suffruticosa

Onagraceae

Ako ewuro odo

Water primrose

whole plant

Purgative,wounds,fevers,anthelmintics,cough

494 Luffa cylindrica

Cucurbitaceae

Aya-oyinbo,kankan oyinbo Smooth loafah,vegetable

Roots
,kankan ayaba
sponge

Purgative,tonic

495 Lycopersicon esculentum

Solanaceae

Tomati,Afufa,Tumaatur

Tomato

Leaves, fruit

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

infections,antimicrobial.

496 Lycopodium cernuum

Lycopodiaceae

Kujekuje

Creeping club
Moss,Lycopodiella
cernua

Whole plant

Malaria, newborn skin management .

497 Macaranga barteri

Euphorbiaceae

Asasa,
Macaranga
awasa,agbaasa,Owariwa

Stem bark, leaves

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

engorgement,irregular menstruation,urinary disorder.

498 Maesa lanceolata

Myrsinaceae

Leaves

Antimicrobial

499 Maesopsis eminii

Rhomnaceae

Igilogbon

Leaves

Diluretic, emetic, purgative.

500 Mallotus cordifolia

Euphorbiaceae

Ebewosa

Leaves

Malaria.

501 Mallotus oppositifolius

Euphorbiaceae

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

'afar mutuwa

Leaves, roots, fruits.

Tapeworms, ringworm, pimples,

bruises,astringent,anthelmintic,tonic,haemostatic.

502 Mammea africana

Guttiferae

Ologbomodu,Ekpili

Root bark, stemexudate,fruit,bark.

Parasitic skin diseases, syphilis,convulsion,dysmenorrhoea..

503 Mangifera indica

Anacardaceae

Mangoro,Mangwaro,mang
Mango tree
olo

Leaves, root, stem bark

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

haemorrhage,emmenagogue,insomnia,insanity,anthelmintics,an
timicrobials,astringent,asthma,cough

504 Manihot esculenta

Euphorbiaceae

Gbaguda,
Ege,Akpu,K'araza

Leaves, tubers,stem bark

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

505 Manniophytum fuluum

Euphorbiaceae

Ege, Ebumen

Root, shoots

Bronchitis, cough, gonorrhoea, stomacharche.

506 Mansonia altissima

Sterculiaceae

Ofun, Otutu

Mansonia

Stem bark

Constipation, leprosy.,aphrodisiac

507 Mareya spicata

Euphorbiaceae

Uhosa

Mareya

Leaves,fruits, stem bark

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

508 Mariscus alternifolius

Cyperaceae

Ranransa,
Mariscus
Ikeregun,alubosa eranko

Stem-bases

Gonorrhoea, healing wound

509 Markhamia tomentosa

Bignoniaceae

Iru aya,aya

Leaves

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

malaria.

510 Marsdenia abyssinica

Ascelepiadaceae

Bark

Gonorrhoea

Mammea apple

Cassava

Bell bean tree

511 Marsderua latifolia

Asclepiadaceae

512 Massularia acuminata

Rubiaceae

513 Matricaria recutita

Compositae

514 Mauclea vanderguchnii

Rubiaceae

515 Meerua crassifolia

Capparidaceae

516 Melaleuca leucadendron

Myrtaceae

517 Melanthera scadens

Compositae

518 Melanthra brownei

Compositae

519 Melia azedarach

Meliaceae

Eke-oyinbo, Aforooyinbo,Kumar nasaaara

520 Melicia excelsa

Meliaceae

Iroko,Oji

Pako-Ijebu

Root, stem bark, fruits,

leaves

Heart disease digezstive disorders.

Ijebu chewing stick

Root, stem bark

Aphrodisiac, lumbago, cough, mental sickness.,anticariogenic

African chamomile

Flower

Analgesic, diarrhoea, antiinflammatory, antispasmodic

Stem, bark, roots

Bathing sick child

Twigs

Toothache, oral hygiene.

Cajuput

Leaves

Rheumatic, gouts, eczema, inflammatory disease of the

respiratory tract and UTI colic flatulence.

Melanthera

Leaves, roots, stems

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

Leaves

Hemostatic agent, opthalmias, purgative.

Persian liliac,pride of
India,chinaberry

Bark, kernels, leaves

Anti-syphilitic, boils, skin diseases, antihelmintic

Iroko tree

Root, latex, bark

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

Opepe-ira/Oro

Abo-yunyun, Agbugbo

521 Mentha piperata

Lamiaceae

Mintii

522 Meptunia oleracea

Leguminosae

Galajin ruwa

523 Mesua Ferrea

Guttiferae

524 Mezoneuron benthamianum

Leguminosae

Jenifinrani, amuranju

525 Microdesmis puberula

Euphorbiaceae

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

526 Microglossa abzelii

Peppermint

Iron wood tree

Whole plant

Mouth wash,stomachache,chestpains, respiratory infections.

Whole plant

Yellow fever

Bark, flower, fruist, seed

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

cough, vomitting, dysentery, tonic.

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

Microdesmis

Bark, seeds, leaves

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

Compositae

Leaves, stem

Tuberculosis, respiratory disease, cough, sorethroat, arachie.

527 Microglossa pyrifolia

Compositae

Leaves, root

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

labour.

528 Microglossa pyrifolia

Compositae

Asibogo

Leaves, whole plant

Anthelmintic, Aphrodistac, yellow fever, colds, filariasis,

toothache, abortifacient.

529 Mikania cordata

Compositae

Iyawa,ejon

Leaves, sap,whole plant

Cough, bronchitis, anthelmintics, lumbago, rheumatic

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

530 Milletia zechiera

Legumonsae

Nousu ufo

Leaves, stem bark

Upper respiratory tact diseases, sorethroat, pains.

Climbing hemp-weed

531 Millettia thonningii

Leguminosae

Ito,Tuburku,Ajukwu
okeokpa

Milletia

Roots, bark

Fever, cough, respiratory ailment,anthelmintic,ophthalmia

532 Mimosa pigra

Mimosaceae

Ewon agogo,Gumbi

Catclaw Mimosa

Leaves, seeds

Febrile convulsion

533 Mimosa pudica

Mimosaceae

Patanmo,aluro

Sensitive plant,shame
plant

Leaves

Guinea worms piles, kidney disease,fistula,boils

534 Mimusops kummel

Sapotaceae

Emido,Uku

Bullet wood

Stem bark, seeds

Antipyretic,astringent, mouth wash,stomachic

535 Mirabilis jalapa

Nyctaginaceae

Tanaposo,aje
onisu,Giyeya,Uburu mili

Four 0' clock

plant,marvel of peru

Roots,leaves

Wounds,purgative

536 Mitracarpus scaber

Rubiaceae

Irawo ile,irawo ale,googa

Mitracarpus,button grass Whole plant
maaso

Fungal diseases,wounds,ulcers

537 Mitragyna inermis

Rubiaceae

Okobo,Giyeya

African Linden

Dysentery, leprosy,antipyretic,diuretic,gonorrhoea.

538 Mitragyna stipulosa

Rubiaceae

Abura, EweObi,Uburu,Gayensori

Mitragyna,African linden Leaves, stem, roots

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

diseases,anthelmintics

539 Mollugo nudicaulis

Molluginaceae

Kujekuje,Ankwai narba

Chick weed(daisyleaved)

Whole plant

Whooping cough,vermifuge

540 Mollugo oppositifolius

Molluginaceae

Sawewe

Whole plant

Antimicrobial,caries,stomachic,headache

Bark

541 Momordica angustisepala

Cucurbitaceae

Ejirin-nla

Stem

Antimicrobial.

542 Momordica charantia

Cucurbitaceae

Ejinrinwere,Alo-ose,
Kakayi

African Cucumber, bitter Whole plant, seeds, fruit

gourd,balsam pear
root

Diabetes, piles, convulsions, jaundice, sore,nervous

disorders,diabetic recipe,emetic,night
blindness,aphrodisiac,dysmenorrhoea,anthelmintic,antimicrobial
s

543 Momordica foetida

Cucurbitaceae

Ejirin - lila,Hakayi,Alu-osi

Large-leaved African
bitter cucumber

Leaves, fruit

Diabetes, stomach-ache,laxative,anthelmintic

544 Mondia whitei

Periplocaceae

Isirigun, Gbolo-gbolo,
Aghuma

Mondi

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

545 Monodora brevipes

Annonaceae

Ako-lakose

Fruit, roots, stem

Venereal diseases, purgative, urethral stricture.

546 Monodora myristica

Annonaceae

Abo-lakoshe,Ariwo,Ehuru Calabash nutmeg

Seeds

Constipation, lice, guinea worm,

headache,anaemia,impotence,wounds,arthritis.

547 Monodora tenuifolia

Anacardiaceae

Ehina-wo sinin

ruits, leaves, root

Antihaemorrhage, dysentery, Parasitic skin diseases,

toothache.

548 Monsonia senegalensis

Geraniaceae

Oil

Emmenagogue

549 Morelia senegalensis

Rubiaceae

Dandojee,Akule,Inuwar
bauna

Morelia

Stem

Fever, general debility,fish poison.

550 Morinda lucida

Rubiaceae

Oruwo, eruwo,Eze ogu

,Njisi

Brimstone-tree

Leaves, stem bark, root

bark

Malaria, diabetes, heart

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

Morinda

Rubiaceae

Oju-Ologbo

552 Moringa oleifera

Moringaceae

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

Ewe-ile, EweHorse radish tree,
Leaves, roots, stem bark, and pancreas diseases, venereal
igbale,zogale,Okweoyeibe Moringa tree, Never die
fruit
diseases,emetic,anthelmintic,hysteria,diarrhoea,diuretic,catarrha
,Bagaaruwar makka
,drumstick tree
l diseases.

553 Morus mesozygia

Moraceae

Agbagba,uraye, eweaye,aye, aremo

554 Mostuea Thomsoni

Loganlaceae

555 Mucuna pruriens

Leguminosae

Werepe,
Esisi,Abbala,Kakara

556 Mucuna sloanei

Leguminosae

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

557 Mukia maderaspatana

Cucurbitaceae

Ina-oka, Oki-oka, Igbokita. Mukia

558 Mundulea Sericera

Leguminosae

559 Murraya Koenigii

Rultaceae

Ebafo

560 Musa paradisiaca

Musaceae

Ogede
agbagba,Ayaba,Ojioko,Og Plaintain
adejoioke

Morus,aiye

Root, bark, leaves, fruit

Fever, jaundice, asthma,

dysentery,colic,emmenagogue,vermifuge,constipation

551 Morinda morindioides

Leaves

Mystic properties,for bathing newborns,sedative.

Roots

Aphrodislac, Use for controlling high blood pressure.

Cow-hage,cow-itch
plant,velvet bean

Hairs on the pods

Intestinal worms,genito-urinary diseases.

Stinging Bean

Seeds,roots

Haemorrhoids, diuretics,micturition problems in children,skin

diseases.

Shoot,
leaves,roots,exudate.

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

toothache,mental disorders, neuralgia.

Root

Antiparasitic

Leaves, Bark, Root

Dysentery, Fever, diarrhoea, herpes pains, stimulant.

Leaves, roots, fruits

Diarrhoea, dysentery, epilepsy, wounds, goiter,

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

Curry leaf tree

561 Musa sapientum

Musaceae

Ogede were,Agade

Banana

Leaves,fruits

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

562 Musanga cecropioides

Moraceae

Aga, Agbawo,Oro

Corkwood,umbrella tree

Roots, exudate,
leaves,bark

Tapeworms, dysentery, fevers,anthelmintic,cough

563 Mussaenda elegans

Rubiaceae

Ado,odo-omode,pani
ebi,Ezebwo

Mussaenda

Bark

Astringent

564 Myriantus arboreus

Moraceae

Obisere,eweade,ibishere,Ujuju

Myriantus

Bark

Dysentery,anthelmintics,cough,antitumour

565 Napoleona imperialis

Lecythidaceae

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

Twigs

Asthma, cough,toothache

566 Napoleona vogelii

Lecythidaceae

Ito, Gbogbori,Akbodo

Napoleona

Leaves, bark, seeds,

twigs, fruit, root

Diabetes, fever, cough, catarrh.

567 Nauclea diderrichii

Rubiaceae

Opepe,Uburu,Tafashiya

Opepe,African peach
tree

Root, stem bark, fruit

Gonorrhoea, antimalaria, appetizer, piles,dyspepsia,

rheumatism, dysentery,febrifuge

568 Nauclea latifolia

Rubiaceae

Egbesi, Gberesi,Tafashiya
rkura
Nauclea,African peach
-ukora,Igiyaa,Nwaohuako
nshi

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

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

569 Nelsonia compestria

Acanthaceae

Damdun-Makiyaya

Leaves, juice, twigs

Yellow fever, eye inflammation, diarrhoea, schistosomiasis.

570 Neostenanthera-myristicifolia

Annonaceae

Uyenghen-eze

Leaves

Tumor of the nose, anthelmintic

571 Nephrolepsis bisserata

Nephrolepidaceae

Iramu,owuro

Fern

Whole plant, root

Pregnancy booster,dysmenorrhoea toothache.

572 Nerium oleander

Apocynaceae

Adodo

Oleander

Leaves,whole plant,roots

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

573 Nesogordonia papaverifera

Sterculiaceae

Opepe-ira/Oro,Otalo

Danta

Twigs

Dysentery, toothache,pregnancy booster.

574 Newbouldia laevis

Bignoniaceae

Akoko,Ogirisi,Aduruku

Tree of life, fertility tree

Bark, leaves, root

Round worms, elephantiasis, dysentery, malaria, convulsions,

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

575 Nicotiana tabacum

Solanaceae

Ewe taba,Otaba,taba

Tobacco

Leaves

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

576 Nymphaea lotus

Nymphaeceae

Osibata,Bado,Mkpokpome
Water lily
re

Whole plant

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

577 Ocimum basilicum

Labiatae

Efinrinwewe,daidoya,Nchanwu

Sweet and Hairy basil

Whole plant

Gonorrhoea, catarrhal conditions, cough, constipation,

dysentery,
ringworm,carminative,stimulant,hypertension,anthelmintics,antip
yretic,blood tonic.

578 Ocimum gratissimum

Labiatae

Efinrin-nla,efinrinaja,oromoba,Daidoya,
Nchanwu

Tea bush,balsam,basil

Leaves, whole plant

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

repellant,antimicrobials,anthelmintics,hypertension,hypertension
,diabetes,piles, Antibacteria.

579 Olax subscorpioidea

Olacaceae

Ifon,masepe,Igbulu,Gwan
Olax,stink ant forest
orafi,Gwaanon raafii

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

580 Oldelandia corymbosa

Rubiaceae

Oyigi,Raatsa-hanji

Whole plant

Oldelandia

Antipyretic, ease labour, nervous disorders,haemostatic,

venereal disorders, antidote to snake venom

Seeds,roots,leaves

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

581 Olyra latifolia

Poaceae

Iye-etu,Ami

Olyra

582 Oncoba spinosa

Flacourtiaceae

Gbonsere, Panisa,
Ponsere,Kookoocikoo

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

Cough, cold, sore throat, wounds

583 Opilia celtidifolia

Opiliaceae

Koyin-solorun,Inuwar
gadaa

Opilia

Roots,stem

Anthelmintics,purgative,diuretic.

584 Opuntia dillenii

Cactaceae

Oro-agogo

Prickly pear

Stem,fruits,exudate.

Guinea worms,abscesses, gonorrhoea, asthma, whooping

cough,purgative,astringent.

585 Ouratea flava

Ochnaceae

Nkanka

Ochna

Leaves, fruits

Laxative,vitamins

586 Oxalis corniculata

Oxalidaceae

Jeenu benu,
Patanmo,Oneko,Tsuku

Yellow oxalis,wood
sorrel

Leaves

Fever, dysentery,warts, boils.

587 Oxyanthus tubiflorus

Rubiaceae

Osodun,Ezelugbogan

Afroloquat

Whole plant

Fever,antiscorbutic,biliousness,warts,opacity,toothache

588 Pachira glabra

Bombacaceae

Epa-boro

Guinea peanut,lucky tree Bark,leaves,seeds

Stomach disorders,headache, blood tonic

589 Pachypodanturum staudtii

Annonaceae

Ntoko neto

Pepper tree

Gastro-intestinal pains, headache, chest pains, verifuge

590 Palisota hirsuta

Commelinaceae

Jagborokun,rogboPalisota
aguntan,Atolo,Ikpere aturu

Stem, bark, roots

Roots,leaves,stem-twigs. Anaemia, dysentery,cough,toothache,gonorrhoea.

591 Pallaea schweinfurthii

Adeantaceae

Cliff-brake fem

Rhizome

Sore gums, mouth cankery.

592 Pancratium trianthum

Liliaceae

Alubosa-Oloko,Hatsin
manoomaa

Pancratium lily

Bulb

Visual hallucination,convulsion,cold.

593 Parinari curatellaefolia

Rosaceae

Abo-idofun,Rura

Rough-skinned plum

Roots,leaves,bark

Skin infections,antipyretic,anthelmintics,nervous
disorders,cough

594 Parinari macrophylla

Rosaceae

Gwasa,putu,Rura

Neou oil tree,ginger

bread plum

Kernels,fruits

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

595 Parkia biglobosa

Leguminosae

Igba, Igi-iru
Dadawa,Ogirili,Dorowa

West African locust

bean, Dadawa tree

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

596 Paropsia guineansis

Passsfloraceae

Akapue, koropo

597 Parquetina nigrescens

Periplocaceae

Ogbo

598 Passiflora foetida

Passifloraceae

Nine-nine,Ahe enyi

599 Paullinia pinnata

Sapindaceae

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

okere,Ogberifingers,water cola
akuko,Yatsabiyar

600 Paulowilhelnua polyspernia

Acantuaceae

Roots

Toothache

African parquetina

Leaves,latex,bark,roots

Gonorrhea,skin diseases,menstrual disorders,cardiac

tonic,dysentery, Blood tonic.

Stinking passion flower

Roots,leaves,fruits

Hypertension,cough,emmenagogue,antispasmodic,sedative.

Leaves, seeds, roots

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

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

Leaves

Guineaworm

601 Pedalium murex

Pedialiaceae

Whole plant, fruits

Gonorrhoea, diuretic, demulcant, spermatorrhoea, dysurin,

enlarged spleen.

602 Penianthus zenicem

Menispermaceae

Twigs, root

Aphrodisias, wounds, oral hygiene.

603 Pennisetum purpureum

Poaceae

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

Whole plant

Gastro-intestinal disorders,diuretic,mumps

604 Pentaclethra macrophylla

Leguminosae

Apapa, Pala,pakala,Ugba Africa Oil bean tree

Leaves, bark, root

Fever, stomachache, appetizer, general

weakness,anthelmintics,sore,jaundice.

605 Pentadesma butyracea

Guttiferae

Orogbo erin,iroro,Oze

Butter tree,tallow tree

Seeds

Anthelmintic

606 Peperomia pellucida

Piperaceae

Rinrin, renren

Sumlako, silver bush

Whole plant

Convulsions, wounds,mental disorders,hypertension

607 Pergularia daemia

Asclepiadaceae

Atufa, Oju-Kokarun,Utaezi Pergularia

Leaf, twigs, root bark,

stem

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

diseases,diarrhoea, eye infection.

608 Pericopsis laxiflora

Leguminosae

Ayan, sedu, egbin,Bafini

Bark

Oedema,antitumour.

609 Persea americana

Lauraceae

Pia, apoka,Ubebekee,Ube
Avocado pear
oyinbo

Leaves, fruits,seeds

Hypertension,malaria,insomnia,gastro-intestinal disorders

610 Petersianthus macrocarpus

Lecythidaceae

Akasun, Upi

Stem twigs

Chronic bronchitis,lumbago,headache.

Pericopsis

Stinkwood

611 Petiveria alliacea

Phytolaccaceae

Awogba

Anamu

Whole plant,leaves,root

All purpose herb for

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

612 Petroselinum crispum

Apiaceae

Pasili

Parsley

Whole plant

Carminative,stimulant,Vitamin
C,emmenagogue,asthma,diuretic,antipyretic,conjunctivitis,jaundi
ce.

613 Phaseolus vulgaris

Leguminosae

Awuje, Eree,Wake

Kidney bean

Seeds

Antifungal,skin diseases

614 Phaulopsis falcisepala

Acanthaceae

Apa-Ogbe

Phaulopsis

Whole plant

Wounds, skin parasite, laxative, aphrodisiac

615 Philoxerus vermiculatus

Amaranthaceae

Amarante bond

Leaves

Hernia pains, fever, inflammation.

616 Phoenix dactylifera

Palmae

Okun, Ekikun,Kijinjiri

Date palm

Fruits, sap,leaves

Genito-urinary disorders, cough, asthma, fever,

gonorrrhoea,demulcent

617 Phyllanthus amarus

Euphorbiaceae

Eyin-olobe,ehinbinisowo, Phyllanthus,amarus
yoloba,Geron-tsuntsaye plant

Whole plant

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

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

618 Phyllanthus muellerianus

Euphorbiaceae

Arunjeran,
Asasa,egunguneja,eeguneja,Kumcii,Egueza

Myrobalan

Whole plant

Jaundice, skin diseases,antimicrobials, stomach problems,

fever, cough,insomnia,dysentery.

619 Physalis angulata

Solanaceae

Koropo,
papo,Putu,Matsarmana

Ground angular cherry

Whole plant

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

620 Physostigma venosum

Leguminosae

Isho,Esgerem

Chopnut, Calabar bean,

Seeds
ordeal bean

Glaucoma, antidote to atropine and strychnine poison,

contraction of pupils,jiggers,poison.

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

621 Phytolacca dodecandra

Phytolaccaceae

Dere, Osun-erin.

Bilharzia,purgative,emetic,vermifuge

622 Picralima nitida

Apocynaceae

Erin, eso abere,Osu igwe Picralima

Root, seeds,bark

623 Piliostigma reticulatum

Leguminosae

Abafe,Kargoo

Piliostigma, kargo

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

ache,hookworms,diuretic,diabetes

624 Piper guineense

Piperaceae

Iyere, Ataiyere,Ozeza,Masooroo

Climbing black pepper

Fruits, leaves,seeds

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

stomachache, mental
illness,anthelmintic,carminative,impotence,antimicrobials,hypert
ension

625 Piper nigrum

Piperaceae

Black pepper White

peper

Fruit

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

boils, Rheumatic, pains, toothache, emmenagogue antiperiodic.

626 Piper umbellatum

Piperaceae

Ewe efon, iwere

Wild pepper

leaves, root, fruits

Rheumatism, inflammatory tumours,

carmative,diuretic,emmenagogue,pile,urinary disorders

627 Piptadeniastrum africanum

Leguminosae

Agbonyin,Ufi,Kiriya kurmi Dahoma

Stem twigs,leaves

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

628 Pisoria aculeata

Neyctaginaceae

Leaf,stem twigs

Venereal diseases, rheumatic, pains.

Fever, dysmenorrhoea, hypertension, herpes,

diabetes,anthelmintics, malaria.