MEDICINAL PLANTS

Species Name FAMILY NAME Local Names Common Names Parts Used Medicinal Use(S)

Fevers, gonorrhoea, dysentery, catarrhal

1 Abelmoschus esculentus Malvaceae Ila,okweje,kubewa Okra,lady's finger Fruit, seeds
infections,emollient,antispasmodic, tonic.

Oju-
ologbo,omisinminsin,mes Colds,cough, convulsion, rheumatism,
Crab’s eye,rosary
2 Abrus precatorius Leguminosae enmesen,iwere- Root, leaves,seeds conjunctivitis,contraceptive,antimicrobials,aphrodisiac,ulcer,ana
pea,love nut,jequirity
jeje,Olorun yin- emia,antidote poison
ni,otoberebere,idonzakara

3 Abutilon mauritianum Malvaceae Furu,kawo African Mallow,thutt Leaves, root Diarrhoea, gonorrhoea,antipyretic,cough,piles

Ihun,ewon-
4 Acacia ataxacantha Mimosaceae Benin rope Acacia Young leaves Dysentery,backache
adele,sarkakiyaa,uke.

5 Acacia auriculiformis Leguminosae Kasia eleti Earleaf acacia Bark Astringent

6 Acacia nilotica Mimosaceae Baani,booni,gabaruwa Acacia,Egyptian mimosa Fruits,bark,exudate Skin diseases,fungal infections,insomnia,emollient.

Bark,stem-
7 Acacia sieberiana Mimosaceae Siyi,sie,farakaya Acacia Anti-cancer,antipyretic,astringent,kidney disease,taeniacide
twigs,roots,leaves,latex

Syphilis, asthma,,anthelmintics, ulcers,rheumatism,

8 Acalypha fimbriata Euphorbiaceae Jinwinini,kandiri Acalypha Leaves
antimicrobial & antifungal

9 Acalypha godseffiana Euphorbiaceae Jinwinini Acalypha Leaves, twigs Skin infection, Antimicrobials

Cat's tail,chenille
10 Acalypha hispida Euphorbiaceae Jiwene, Jinwinini Leaves, twigs Skin rashes, antimicrobial
plant,medusa's locks
 Copper leaf, beef steak
11 Acalypha wilkesiana Euphorbiaceae Jiwene, Jinwinini Leaves,twigs Skin rashes,antimicrobials,flatulence,constipation
plant

Dangunro- Yellow Fever ,tuberculosis,stomach

12 Acanthospermum hispidum Compositae Starburr Leaves,whole plant
gogoro ,kaashinyaawo disorder,cough,purgative,rheumatism,migraine

Ahon-ekun,irunmu-
Bear's breech,white's Syphilis, cough, emetic, urethral discharge,
13 Acanthus montanus Acanthacease arugbo,inyinyiogwu,ogwu Stem-twig, leaves,roots
ginger,leopard's tongue purgative,boils,anaemia,anthelmintics
durunwashihshi

Yarrow,nose-
14 Achillea millefolium Compositae Yaro bleed,sneeze- Flowers,leaves,seeds Haemostatic,wound,astringent,diaphoretic,piles
wort,millefoil

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

15 Achyranthes aspera Amaranthaceae Rough-Chaff herb Leaves,roots
maciijii diseases,Malaria, venereal diseases, haemostatic, cold

Malaria, asthma,diarrhoea, kidney and bladder diseases,

Ose,Igi-
16 Adansonia digitata Bombacaceae Baobab Leaves,fruit pulp,bark demulcent, prophylactic,antihistaminic,skin
ose,kukaa,kulambali
diseases,caries,antimicrobial.

Hypertension, nervous disorder, stress, cough, gonorrhoea,

17 Adenia cissampeloides Passifloraceae Arokeke, Godogbo Adenia Leaves, Stem-bark
antimicrobial.

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

Leaves, roots, stem-bark,
18 Adenia venenata Passifloraceae Dodo, Yaga, Arokeke,oti, Akerbia aphrodisiac, syphilis,
fruits
gonorrhoea,anagelsic,diuretic,hypertension,fish poison

19 Adenium Obesum Apoynaceae Gariya Stem, roots, fruit,juice Wound dressing, ulces, cardiac tonic, venereal diseases.

20 Adhatoda buchhoizii Acanthaceae Fruits, whole plant Rheumatism, antiinflammatory, fish poison
 Eweowo, aje, Efun- Ulcers, wounds, snake bite, diuretic, purgative, anthelmintic,sore
21 Aerva lanata Amaranthaceae Bhadram,cherula Whole plant
ile,Alhaji,Furfurata,fatumi throat,kidney and bladder stones

22 Afraegle paniculata Rutaceae Sanga Kokodi Leaves,bark,roots Gastro-intestinal disorders, antispasmodic,skin diseases

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

Stimulant, smallpox, chicken pox,

Ata-ire,atare,itaye,ose Alligator pepper,grains
24 Aframomum melegueta Zingiberaceae Leaves,seeds stimulant,anthelmintics,wounds,coughs,anaemia,rheumatism,m
oji,citta,gyandamaryaji of paradise
easles,malaria,toothache

25 Aframomum sceptrum Zingiberaceae Oburo-etu,oboro,oguro Bear berry Seeds,leaves Measles,smallpox,lumbago,stimulant.

Intoxicant, headache, body

Shedun,makarfo,abua
26 Afrormosia laxiflora Leguminosae Kulkuli Root pains,headache,ophthalmia,anticonvulsant,rat ovulation blocked
ocha
through effect on pituitary gland

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

27 Afzelia africana Leguminosae Apa,pod mahogany
Apa,kawo,akpalata bark,seeds. disorders,hernia,lumbago,febrifuge,antiemetic

28 Agelaea obliqua Connaraceae Esura, Okun Horse tamarind Leaves Childbirth (Relaxation of Muscles)

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

29 Agelenopsis chevaleri Olacaceae Igo Agelenopsis,igo Bark, roots, seeds, leaves
tooth ache, mumps.

Wounds, ulcers, craw-craw, digestive disturbance,

Imi-esu, ula
30 Ageratum conyzoides Compositae Goat weed Whole plant, leaves, root diarrhoea,emetic,skin diseases,antipyretic,gonorrhoea,sleeping
ujula,urata,ahenhen
sickness,eye wash
 Alafia chewing stick,
31 Alafia barteri Apocynaceae Agbari etu Roots,leaves. Sickle cell anaemia,rheumatic pains,toothache,eye infections
guinea-fowl's crest

Banabana
32 Albizia adianthifolia Leguminosae Ayinreta,igbabo,afema,av Flatcrown albizia Bark Gonorrhoea,night blindness,piles,anthelmintics,cough
u,tsintsiyar,kurmii

33 Albizia ferruginea Leguminosae Ayinre ogo,ngu,kurmii False thorn albizia Root, stem bark,leaves Dysentery, constipation,fish poison

Seeds, Leaves, Stem-

34 Albizia lebbeck Leguminosae Igbagbo Silk flower,lebbeck Astringent, mouthwash, river-blindness, gonorrhoea
bark

35 Albizia zygia Leguminosae Ayinre-weere,kurmii Okuro,atanza,siris Bark Arthritis,sprain

Fever,
Ipa, esinsin,
36 Alchornea cordifolia Euphorbiaceae Christmas bush Leaves, stem,bark,twig rheumatism,antimicrobials ,diuretic,purgative,toothache,cough,s
eepa,bambami,ububo
ore,gonorrhoea,insomnia

Three-veined bead Chewing sticks, venereal diseases,emmenagogue,ring

37 Alchornea laxiflora Euphorbiaceae Pepe, Ijan Stem,roots,leaves
string worm,antioxidant,(leaves traditional wraps for cola nuts).

Yellow
allamanda,angel's
38 Allamanda cathartica Apocynaceae Ododo-alamanda Roots Antimicrobials,malaria,dysentery,cathartic.
trumpet,butter-
cup,golden trumpet

Orogbo Root, leaves, stem-bark,

39 Allanblackia floribunda Guttiferae Fallow tree Malaria, dysentery, toothache, chicken pox small pox, measles
erin,egba,nkpukpotiri fruit

Alubosa-elewe,albasa
40 Allium ascalonicum Liliaceae Shallot,spring onion Leaves, bulb Convulsion,dysentery.
maigo
 Alubosa,albasa,yabase,al Cough,diuretic,anthelmintics,skin diseases,weak erection,anti-
41 Allium cepa Liliaceae Onion Bulb,leaves
basa gudaji tumour,rubefacient, throat infection.

Fever, coughs, asthma, dilated

42 Allium sativum Liliaceae Ayo, ayuu Garlic Bulb bronchi.,flatulence,anthelmintic,ringworm,antibiotic,diuretic,emm
enagogue,antimicrobials,blood tonic, Malaria.

Eekan-ehoro,alarto, odu- Diarrhoea, pile, toothache,anthelmintics,venereal

43 Allophylus africanus Sapindaceae African false currant Leaves, roots, bark
oko, diseases,cough

Ringworm,anthelmintics,aphrodisiac,amenorrhoea,cough,skin
Eti erin, ida-egun,ida-
44 Aloe barteri Liliaceae Aloe Leaves infections,astringent,antitumour,pile,fruits for preventing snake
orisa,moda.
bite,

Purgative,guineaworms,hair care,skin
45 Aloe vera Liliaceae Ahon erin Barbados Aloe Leaves juice diseases,wound,diabetes,amenorrhoea,breast cancer,immune
booster

Breast development, filaria worms,anthelmintics, antidote,

46 Alstonia boonei Apocynaceae Awun, ahun,eghu,akpi Stool wood,pattern wood Root, bark, leaves
malaria fever, yellow fever,anti-periodic

47 Alstonia congensis Apocynaceae Ahun,egbu Stool wood Bark Malaria, astringent, toothache.

Dysentery, antimicrobials,dysmenorrhea,filariasis,fracture,joint
48 Alternanthera repens Amaranthaceae Dagunro Joyweed Whole plant
pains

49 Alternanthera sessilis Amaranthaceae Reku-reku,maikai dubu Alternanthera Whole plant, leaves. Astringent, antibacterial, boil, headache, antidote to snake-bite.

50 Amaralia bignoniflora Rubiaceae Unemuo Leaves, seeds Cough, heart burn, rheumatic pain
 Tete-elegun-un, Abdominal pain, ulcers,
51 Amaranthus spinosus Amaranthaceae Dagunro,manijingasaya, Prickly amaranthus Whole plant gonorrhoea.,astringent,menorrhagia,diarrhoea,dysentery,eczem
inine ogwu a

Tete-abalaye,tete- Green amaranth,slender Anthelmintics,dysentery,antispasmodic,diuretic,gonorrhoea,eye

52 Amaranthus viridis Amaranthaceae Leaves,roots
kekere,atite,malan kotshi amaranth disease.

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

54 Ambrosia maritima Compositae Tutu bidi Leaves Fever, inflammation

55 Amorphophallus dracantioides Anacardiaceae Gwazar glwa, gaadali Tubers Asthma, piles, snakebite remedy, arrow poison

Malaria, elephantiasis, leprosy,

Kasu,kanju,akwe
56 Anacardium occidentale Anacardaceae Cashew nut tree Bark, leaf, fruit ringworms,scurvy,diabetes,warts,anthelmintics,typhoid
olu,okpokpo
fever,caries.

Ope-
57 Ananas comosus Bromeliaceae Oyinbo,ekunkun,ehin- Pineapple Unripe fruit, juice,ripe fruit Digestive problems,typhoid fever,cough,anthelmintics
ahun,abarba,nkwe aba

Abirisoko,langbodo,ogiris
58 Anchomanes difformis Araceae Anchomanes Roots Diuretics,purgative,gonorrhoea
ako,hantsar gada, oje

Dog almond,bastard
59 Andira inermis Araceae Gwaska Bark ,seeds Skin diseases,anthelmintics
mahogany

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

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

Cancer, dysentery, cough,venereal

Abo, Ibobo,gwandar African custard
62 Annona senegalensis Annonaceae Root, bark, leaves, seeds diseases,toothache,astringent,anthelmintic,ease labour,eye
daji,uburu ocha apple,Gwanda-daji
drops, tumour out growth,anti-bee sting.

Sweet sop,pineapple
63 Annona squamosa Annonaceae Sharp-sharp,mbugo ago Leaves,fruit,stem Anaemia, dysentery,abortifacient,ulcer,anti-tumour
tree

64 Anogeissus leiocarpus Combretaceae Ayin,marike,atara Axlewood Bark,leaves,seds Antipyretic,taeniacide,skin diseases

65 Anonidium Manni Annonaceae Ewuro-Igbo Bark Diarrhoea, cough, sores, fever, rheumatism

Skin diseases – rashes and eczema,

66 Anthocleista djalonensis Loganiaceae Shapo,kwari Cabbage tree Bark,leaves
diabetes,antipyretic,purgative,abdominal pain,impotence

67 Anthocleista liebrechtsiana Loganiaceae Shapo,kwari Leaves, bark Purgative, skin infection, antimicrobial.

68 Anthocleista vogelii Loganiaceae Apa oro,sapo,kwari Seeds,bark Antidote for snake bite,purgative

69 Anthonotha macrophylla Leguminosae Abara,apado,agbagba Latex, bark Gonorrhoea, dysentery, diarrhea,yellow fever.

False iroko,oroo,upas
Ooro, Oriro, Ayo, farin
70 Antiaris africana Moraceae tree,black Stem-bark, root bark,sap Epilepsy,lumbago,skin irritant,purgative,nervous disorders
loko,ojianwu,ajagha -dibia
mulberry,bonobo
71 Antidesma venosum Euphorbiaceae Aroro Stem bark Anthelmintics

72 Antigonon leptopus Polygonaceae Coral vine Leaves Antimicrobial.

73 Antrocaryon micraster Anacardiaceae Ifa-Okete, Egin-agbo Leaves, fruit General toxic, laxative, cough, stomachae

Aphrodisiac,emmenagogue,anthelmintics,carminative,antispasm
74 Apium graveolens Apiaceae Seleri-saladi Celery Whole plant
odic,stimulant,diuretic,cough

75 Arachis hypogea Leguminosae Epa Ground nut,pea nut Nuts Oil as solvent ,antimicrobials,insomnia

Urinary tract infection, aphrodisiac, anthelmintic, astingent,

76 Areca catechu Palmae Betel nut Nut
carminative.

Ekan-Ekun, Egun- Mexican poppy,prickly Whole plant, latex, roots, Jaundice, gonorrhoea, skin
77 Argemone mexicana Papaveraceae
arugbo,kwarkoro poppy seeds diseases,diuretics,blennorhoea,tapeworms,abscesses

78 Argyreia nervosa Convolvulaceae Elephant creeper Root, leaves. Nervous disorder, skin infection, gonorrhoea, aphrodisiac.

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

Dutchman's pipe, Snake Guineaworm, skin diseases,typhoid, sores, antidote to snake

80 Aristolochia ringens Aristolochiaceae Ako-igun,duman dutsee Leaves,roots, whole plant.
work poison,emmenagogue,anthelmintics
81 Artemisia afra Compositae Tagargale Whole plant leaves Fevers, vermifuge

Bere fruit, Berefurutu,

82 Artocarpus altilis Moraceae Breadfruit Roots,fruits,wood Fevers,astringent,sedative
Jaloke.

Milk weed,wild
83 Asclepias curassavica Asclepiadaceae Rizgar-kurege ipecauanha,bloodflower, Roots Gastro-intestinal disorders,emetic
bastard ipecac

84 Asparagus africana Liliaceae Aluki,sarka Asparagus, Aye-kosun Whole plant Antimicrobials,sores,kidney diseases,diuretics.

Haemostatic,cleaning sores, corneal opacities, stomach

Yunyun,uranjilalu,kalanku
85 Aspilia africana Compositae Haemorrhage plant Leaves, flowers disorders,tuberculosis,nervous disorders,guinea-
wa
worm,gonorrhoea,skin rash.

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

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

87 Asystasia gangetica Acanthaceae Lobiiri,inana,Ntiaturu Whole plant
hawkweed,chinese violet discharge,analgesic properties,antifungal,urological disorders

88 Aulacocalyx jasminiflora Rubiaceae Ogbondo Twigs Toothache

89 Avicennia africana Avicenniaceae Ogbun, Ofun Black Mangrove Leaves, stem, twigs Abortifacient,detergent

90 Axonopus compressus Poaceae Idi Tropical carpet grass Leaves Malaria fever, asthma,breast swelling.
 Malaria, jaundice,syphilis,anthelmintics, skin
91 Azadirachta indica Meliaceae Eke-oyibo, Dongo-yaro Neem tree Leaves, stem bark, seeds
disease,eczema,ringworm,emetic,laxative,sore throat

92 Bacopo monnifera Scrophulariaceae Thyme leaves Whole plant Cough, catarrh, bronchitis, diarrhoea.

Zachun oil tree,Desert

93 Balanites aegyptiaca Zygophyllaceae Budare, aduuwa Roots, fruits,seeds,bark. Anthelmintics, skin diseases,antipyretic,emetic
date

Gonorrhoea,abortifacient,a,nthelmintics,emmenagogue,skin
94 Bambusa vulgaris Poaceae Oparun,Atosi Bamboo Leaves,young shoots
rashes of HIV/AIDS

95 Bandeiraea simplicifolia Leguminosae Kporekpo Leaves, bark Urinary disorder, cancerous growth.

Constipation, skin diseases, venereal

96 Baphia nitida Papilionaceae Irosun,Majigi,Ufie,Aboshi Cam wood Leaves, bark, roots,twigs
diseases,ringworm,enema,flatulence,smallpox

97 Baphia pubescens Papilionaceae Awewi, Urohun,Maajigii Benin Camwood Stem bark Urinary tract disorders,emetic, antimicrobial.

98 Barleria opaca Acanthaceae Arenikosun Leaves Jaundice, hemorrhoids, rheumatism, laxative, snakebite.

99 Basilicum polysiachyon Labiatae Whole plants Fever, cough, cold, nasal congestion

100 Bauhinia rubescens Caesalpiniaceae Jinga Root Fever, dysentery.

101 Bauhinia variegata Caesalpiniaceae Variegated Bauhinia Root, leaves, bark Skin diseases, arthelmintic, syphilis, astringent, alterative.

Apado,abaa,Dokar
102 Berlinia grandiflora Caesalpiniaceae Bark Ease labour, gastro-intestinal disorders
rafi,Ububa

Black jar,spanish Diarrhoea, abdominal disorders,enema,

Abere-Oloko, Omo Flowers, leaves,whole
103 Bidens pilosa Compositae needles,beggar's rheumaticism,coughs,anaesthetic,ease
langanran plant
tick,hairy beggarticks labour,antipyretics,caries

Bixa,arnatto dye
104 Bixa orellana Bixaceae Osun-buke,ulla,Ufie plant,ornatus,arnatoo,lip Fruits,seeds Malaria, fever,astringent,kidney diseases,skin diseases.
stick plant.

105 Blepharis maderaspatensis Acanthaceae Ewe-asaju, ewe-isaju Whole plant Snake-bite antidote

Isin,Okpu ulla,Gwanja Malaria, migraine, dysentery,ease labour,hypoglycaemic agent,

106 Blighia sapida Sapindaceae Akee apple Leaves, bark, fruit
kusa (note that coat is poisonous).

107 Blighia unijugata Sapindaceae Ako-isin Blighia Roots,leaves,stem-bark Diabetes,antipyretic,postnatal haemorrhage

108 Blumea auria Compositae Whole plant Antipyretic and gastro-intestinal problem

Ikulu,isajeje,ngai
109 Blumea perrottetiana Compositae Aruntaba, Eru-taba Leaves, roots,whole plant Pains,jaundice,malaria,anthelmintics,ulcer,dysentery
camphos

Etiponla, Skin diseases, small pox, jaundice,

110 Boerhaavia diffusa Nyctaginaceae Olowojeja,Baabaa Hogweed Whole herb gonorrhoea,diuretic,asthma,cough,antipyretis, (test for
juji,Akandom,Azeigwa pregnancy, through the itching of palm),scabies,yaws,jaundice
 Eso,
111 Bombax buonopozense Bombaceae Olokododo,ponpola,Gurjiy Akata,red silk cotton tree Bark,leaves,fruits,flowers. Stomachache, blood tonic,emmenagogue,emollient
a,akpe,Ape otokoro

Agbon-olodu, agbon-
112 Borassus aethiopum Palmae African fan Palm Roots,juice of nut Respiratory disorders,asthma,headache
onidu,uburu,ubiri.

113 Borreria ocymoides Rubiaceae Irawo-ile,Otete Leaves, root, whole plant Gonorrhoea, astringent, skin infection.

Gonorrohea, skin
Irawo ile,Uniedi,Damfark'
114 Borreria verticillata Rubiaceae African borreria Leaves, roots diseases,dysentery,antibilharzia,abortifacient,diuretics,anti-
ami
leprosy

Malaria, jaundice, wound, stomachache, aphrodisiac, venereal

115 Boscia senegalensis Capparidaceae Anza Leaves, fruit, root
diseases, diabetes.

116 Bosqueia anglosensis 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

119 Brassica oleracea var capitata Cruciferae Kabeji Cabbage,sea cabbage Leaves,seeds Antimicrobial,skin diseases.

Insomnia,antipyretic, general care in

Ira, ira odan, ira
120 Bridelia ferruginea Euphorbiaceae Ira Leaves, bark,roots,fruits children,diabetes,antibacterials,dysentery,mouth
eju,Kirni,Ola,okukuu.
wash,gonorrhoea
121 Bridelia micrantha Euphorbiaceae Isa,asa,Oga ofia,Edede Mitzeeri sweetberry Leaves, roots,bark Laxative, young leaves chewed for headache,migraine.

122 Brillantaisia nitens Acanthaceae Ogwumadibia Leaves Diarrhoea

Yaws,diarrhoea,ease labour,dysmenorrhoea,chest
123 Brillantaisia patula Acanthaceae Owo Brillantaisia Leaves
pain,convulsion

124 Brucea antidysenterica Simaroubaceae Root bark Cancer, dysentery

125 Brunfelsia uniflora Solanaceae Roots Aphorodisiacs

Resurrection plant,life Cough,diarrhoea,dysentery,wounds,fever,sedatives,diuretic,abs

126 Bryophyllum pinnatum Crassulaceae Eru-odundun,abomoda Leaves,roots,,leaf sap
plant cesses,antifungal,epilepsy, antimicrobial, anticancer.

127 Bryoria africana Cucurbitaceae Roots Purgative

Amuje wewe, ade,Kimbar

Jaundice, pile, gonorrhoea,venereal disease,impotence,anti-
128 Brysocarpus coccineus Connaraceae maharbe,Oka abole,Mgba Crimson thyme Root, leaves
tumour,ulcer
apepea

Antimicrobials, respiratory disorders,dysmenorrhoea,

129 Buchholzia coriacea Sterculiaceae Uworo, obi-ata Wonderful kola Fruit,bark
ulcer,fibroid,chest pains,anthelminthics

130 Burkea africana Caesalpiniaceae Apasa, orusi Burkea,wild seriga Bark, twigs Septic sores, headache,astringent
131 Bursoma abyssinica Melianthaceae Stem-bark Anthelmintic, cathartic.

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

132 Butea frondosa Papilionaceae Flame of the forest
seeds antiseptic anthelmintic, cough, cold.

Shea butter
Emi-emi, Nasal decongestion and cattarhal
133 Butyrospermum paradoxum Sapotaceae tree,Vitellaria Seeds
emi,Osisi,Ka'danya condition,anthelmintic,hypertension,diuretic.
paradoxa,Kadanya.

Bonduc nut,physic nut,

134 Caesalpinia bonduc Leguminosae Ayoo Roots,leaves,seeds Fever,anthelmintics,respiratory diseases
yellow nicker

135 Caesalpinia cristata 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.

Smallpox,chickenpox,diuretic,laxative,haemostatic,astringent,m
137 Cajanus cajan Leguminosae Otili,Orela,viovio Pigeon pea Leaves, seeds
easles,mouth wash.

Christ plant,heart of
138 Caladium bicolor Araceae Eje-Jesu Leaves,rhizome. Topical application for boils,wound,ulcer,purgative,convulsion
Jesus

139 Calapogonium mucunoides Leguminosae Apalofa,Agbiri Crab grass Leaves Diarrhoea, skin infection.

140 Calendula officinalis Compositae Ododo-Maria Marigold Leaves,roots Ulcer,astringent

141 Calliandra haematocephala Leguminosae Tude,ule Calliandra Leaves Antimicrobials

Fevers,convulsions,breast engogement,stomach
142 Calliandra portoricensis Leguminosae Tude,ule,Oga,Mbuceioro Corpse awakener Leaves,twigs,roots
disorders,purgative,amenorrhoea,headache,lumbago

Bark,roots,seeds,stem
143 Caloncoba echinata Flacourtiaceae Ntuebi Caloncoba,Gorli Skin infections
exudate

144 Caloncoba glauca Flacourtiaceae Kakandika,pomuseghe Caloncoba Seeds, root, bark, leaf Leprosy, skin lesions,pustular skin eruptions,migraines

Alexandrian laurel, Dillo

145 Calophyllum inophyllum Guttiferae Leaves, bark, oil Eye infection, migraine, astringent, ulcers, gonorrhoea.
oil tree

Diarrhoea, dysentery, elephantiasis, leprosy,chronic

Giant milk weed,sodom
146 Calotropis procera Asclepiadaceae Bomubomu,Tumfatiya Leaves, root, bark,latex. eczema,ringworm,cough,diaphoretic,emetic,asthma,abortifacien
apple
t,convulsion,antipyretic.

Origbo,
African elemi,aiele,bush
147 Canarium schweinfurthii Burseraceae Paapo,agbabubu,atile, Bark Black tongue, round worm, gonorrhoea,stomach disorders
candle tree
Mbiji

148 Canavalia ensiformis Leguminosae Ponpondo, sese-nla Sword bean,horse bean Seed Antibiotic, antiseptic

Idodo,ido,Gwangwama,Ab
149 Canna indica Cannaceae Indian shot Leaves Asthma, Malaria
erekanwo

Leaves, female
Diarrhoea, sores, migraine, whooping
150 Cannabis sativa Cannabinaceae Igbo Indian Hemp inflorescence,seeds,stem-
cough,sedative,dandruff,lice,gonorrhea,dyspepsia
twigs.
151 Canthium glabriflorum Rubiaceae Ajelora,Igi elera,Eze Stem,roots,leaves Cough,mental disorders

152 Capparis thonningii Cappararaceae Ekan-awodi, ewon ekiri Caper bush,kanthar Root Fever, headache, mental disorder,aphrodisiac,cough.

153 Capraria biflora Scrophulariaceae Root Antifungal agent.

Ata
154 Capsicum annuum Solanaceae rodo,sombo,tatase,Ose Bell pepper Fruits,seeds Carminative,stimulant,Vitamin C
oyinbo

Ata wewe,ata-eiye,Ose Fevers, dysentery,stimulant,carminative, malaria, ingredient of

155 Capsicum frutescens Solanaceae Chili pepper,bird pepper Fruits,seeds
mkpe,Taashi some herbal recipes.

Irere, Agogo,abo-
156 Carapa procera Meliaceae Monkey cola,crabwood Bark, seeds, leaves Purgative, ringworms, boils,rheumatic pains,antipyretic
oganwo,Nkwo

Shaworo,
Baloon vine, heart Skin eruption, piles, rheumatism, syphilitic
157 Cardiospermum halicacabum . Sapindaceae erapoo,Mpikpo,Fadama,G Leaves, root
seed,balsam apple sores,gonorrhea,ameorrhoea,emetic,nervous disorders
arafunin

Gonorrhoea, syphilis,amoebic
dysentery,roundworms,abortifacient,emmenagogue,diabetes,me
158 Carica papaya Caricaceae Ibepe,Ojo,gwanda Paw paw Leaves, seeds, fruits
dicinal recipes,papain enzyme as meat
tenderizer,convulsion,mental disorder, malaria.

159 Carissa edulis Apocynaeae Bagozaki Roots, fruits Expectorant, abortifacient, venereal diseases

Agogo-igun, Apari-
160 Carpha procera Cyperaceae Bark Febrifuge, anthelmintic, appetizer, antiperiodic, purgative.
Igun,ogberi-akuko
161 Carpodinus dulcis Apocynacee Whole plant Galactagogure

Osunsun,Uziza,Aghba -
162 Carpolobia lutea Polygalaceae Cattlestick Leaves, bark Rheumatism,aphrodisiac,toothache
awa

163 Casearia barteri Samydaceae Ukpakuzon Stem, twig, bark Toothache, Oral hygeine

Omoniginigini,omonigele-
164 Cassytha filiformis Lauraceae Devil's gut,parasitic vine Stem twigs Anthelmintics, antimicrobials, antifungal
gele,sulunwahi.

Australian pine,horse-tail
165 Casuarina equisetifolia Casuarinaceae Leaves Antipyretic,salt tolerant tree
tree

Diabetes, hypertension, antileukaemic properties,

166 Catharanthus roseus Apocynaceae Apabida pupa Rose perinwinkle Leaves,whole plant
antitumour,dysentery,menorrhagia

Diabetes, fever,
Araba,egungun,Rimii,Akp White silk cotton Flowers, leaves,
167 Ceiba pentandra Bombacaceae gonorrhoea,emollient,syphilis,emetic,astringent,demulcent,asth
u tree,kapok,fuma bark,exudate.
ma,diabetes,menorrhagia

168 Celastrus indica Celastraceae Ponju-owiwi Bittersweet Roots,leaves,twigs Antimicrobial,anthelmintics,asthma,malaria

169 Celastrus paniculatus Celastraceae Mawo Olule Staff tree Bark,roots Abortion

Dysentery, oedemas, gonorrhoea, cancer, gastrointestinal

170 Celastrus senegalensis Celastraceae Isepolohun Bittersweet Leaves, stem root
troubles,vermifuge,mouth wash,laxative,aphrodisiac.
 Soko-
171 Celosia argentea Amaranthaceae yokoto,Erimonu,Fara - Cockscomb Leaves, seeds Skin diseases, diarrhoea,,antiscorbutic,anthelmintic
alayatu

Marugbo sanyantan,
172 Celosia laxa Amaranthaceae Celosia Leaves Antiscorbutic, purgative
Ajemawofo,Mannafaa

173 Celosia trigyna Amaranthaceae Ajefowo,ajitan Celosia Leaves Anthelmintics,diuretic,astringent,chest pains,emmolient,sore

African Celtis, African

Ita-gidi, uta, ewon-
174 Celtis mildbraedii Ulmaceae hackberry,beaverwood,o Root Arthritis,fever,dysmenorrhoea.
agogo,Aziza
bia,nettle tree

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 Ewa-ahun Fodder pea Leaves Skin diseases

179 Cephaelis manni Rubiaceae Leaves, bark, root Wounds, antipyretic, dysentery.

180 Cercestis afzelii Araceae Cercestis Leaves, Stem-bark Purgative.

181 Chasmanthera dependens Menispermaceae Ato-oloriraun Chasmanthera Roots Diuretics,antigonococcal,for management of fractures.

182 Chenopodium ambrosioides Chenopodiaceae Ewe-imi,asin,arunpale Wormwood Whole plant, leaves. Anthelmintics,emollient,rheumatism, tumour.

Akintola ,Awolowo,Obiara Antimicrobial, dysentery, headache,malaria

183 Chromolaena odorata Compositae Siam weed Leaves,stem-twigs
kara fever,toothache,haemostatic,skin diseases.

184 Chrozophora senegalensis Euphorbiaceae Leaves Astringent, anthelmintics, rheumatism.

185 Chrysanthellum indicum Compositae Abilere, Oyigi Indian crysanthemum Whole plant Boils, fever, gonorrhoea, jaundice, heart-trouble,insecticide.

Chrysanthemum cinerariae
186 Compositae Pyrethrum Flower heads, leaves Fever, wounds, general debility, insecticide.
folium

Chrysobalanus,coco-
187 Chrysobalanus ellipticus Roseaceae Ikatee,Awonriwon Leaves, roots Diarrhoea
plum

188 Chrysophyllum albidum Sapotaceae Osanbalumo, Agbalumo African star apple Bark, leaves Fever,stomachaches,antiperiodic

189 Cinchona officinalis Rubiaceae Quinine tree Bark Malaria,anthelmintics, antibacterial.

Aromatic, astringent, typhoid fever, antimicrobial nauseae,

190 Cinnamomum Zeyianiam Lauraceae Cinnamon Bark, leaves, oil
vomiting, menorrhagia.
 Lung diseases,emmenagogue,antipyretic,diuretic,skin
191 Cissampelos owariensis Menispermaceae Ewe jokoje,Damargaji Lungwort,velvet leaf Roots,whole plant
diseases,blood tonic

192 Cissus quadrangularis Vitaceae Ogbakiiki,Da'ddori Stemmed vine Tuber,stem Caries,dysmenorrhoea,urinary disorders

Bitter
Seeds,whole Antimicrobials,purgative,anthelmintics,head lice,bladder
193 Citrullus colocynthis Cucurbitaceae Egusi bara gourd,colocynth,vine of
plant,roots,fruit pulp. stone,contraceptive.
sodom,bitter apple.

Womb expeller, diuretic, cystitis, malaria, leucorrhoea,

194 Citrullus lanatus Cucurbitaceae Egusi-baara Water melon,cow melon Seeds, leaves,fruits,pulp
gonorrhoea,hypertension,whitlow.

Osan- Fever, jaundice,antimicrobials abdominal ulcer,

195 Citrus aurantifolia Rutaceae wewe,Dankabuya,Afotant Lime,swing Leaves, stem, root, fruit gonorrhoea,carminative,hypertensive recipe,flavouring
a,Epe nkirisi agent,measles,cough,toothache,anthelmintics,scurvy.

Osan, orombo-
Bitter orange,sour Cough, sore throat,
196 Citrus aurantium Rutaceae igun,gangan,Olomaoyibo, Juice, roots, oil
orange stomachache,anthelmintics,malaria,carminative,typhoid fever.
Babbaan leemu

Osan-laimu,oroma-
197 Citrus limon Rutaceae Lemon Fruits,leaves,bark,roots Antipyretic,cold,stomachic
nkirir,Babban leemui

Rind/external
198 Citrus paradisi Rutaceae Osan gerepu, osan paya. Grape fruit Antimicrobials,diabetes,astringent,emollient,demulcent, malaria.
coat,seeds,fruit

Dysentery, fever, headache,antimicrobial

199 Citrus sinensis Rutaceae Osanmimu, orombo didun Sweet orange Twigs,stem bark,fruits
agent,anthelmintics,toothache,antiscorbutic

200 Clappertonia ficifolia Malvaceae Bolobolo Bolobolo Leaves,roots Cough

 Oboku, agbasa, atari- Cough, cold, abdominal pain, asthma, bronchitis,dysentery,
201 Clausena anisata Rutaceae Clausena Leaves, roots,bark
obuko arthritis,lumbago,malaria,anthelmintics,laxative,toothache.

202 Cleidon gaponicum Euphorbiaceae Twigs Toothache

Coughs,anthelmintics,antipyretic,respiratory
203 Cleistopholis paterns Annonaceae Apako Salt and oil tree Leaves,bark
diseases,tuberculosis,purgative

Wild mustard,cat's Earache, convulsions, sores,

204 Cleome ciliata Capparaceae Akuya-aaja, Ekuya Leaves, seeds
whiskers wounds,boils,anthelmintic,carminative,suppuration.

Rheumatism,
Bastard Mustard,cat's
205 Cleome gynandra Capparaceae Ekuye, ekuya,ipiya Leaves, seeds headache,disinfectant,earache,neuralgia,anthelmintic,ease
whiskers
labour.

206 Clerodendrum capitalum Verbenaceae Feregede,Illiri Hollow stems Leaves, root Anthelmintics, dysentry, gonorrhoea.

Antipyretic, anthelmintics,venereal diseases,

207 Clerodendrum paniculatum Verbenaceae Ora-ojola, adabi Garden quinine Roots, leaves
rheumatism,malaria

208 Clerodendrum umbellatum Verbenaceae Leaves Wounds, cut.

209 Clerodendrum volubile Verbenaceae Dagba Leaves, roots Venereal diseases, astringent, topical application, vermifuge.

210 Clitoria ternatea Leguminosae Butterfly pea Roots,leaves,seeds Gonorrhoea,purgative,diuretic,ulcer

 Akara aje, omu- Snake bite, eyedrops, migraine, gonorrhoea,
Fruits, seeds, leaves,
211 Cnestis ferruginea Connaraceae aja,esise,elemesan,Amun Short pod,alum plant madness,laxative,sore throat,pyorrhoea,stabilise pregnancy,oral
root,bark
keta infections

212 Cnidoscolus acontifolius Euphorbiaceae Iyanapaja Cnidoscolus Leaves, sap Diuretic, antimicrobial

213 Coccinia barteri Cucurbitaceae Ewe-oju Fruited 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

Jaundice,dysmenorrhoea,gastro-intestinal disorders, vaginal

216 Cochlospermun tinctorium Cochlospermaceae Sewetu,Balagande Cotton plant Whole plant,seeds
discharge,bilharzia,antimicrobials.

Bronchitis, liver ailments,migraine,emollient, scabies,

217 Cocos nucifera Palmae Agbon,Kwakwar,Ake babe Coconut Palm Bark, root, nuts dysentery,antiseptic,toothache,uterine diseases,hair loss,liver
ailment,diuretic,anthelmintic,laxative

218 Cocparnus pendulus Menispermaceae Roots Antipyretic

219 Coffea arabica Rubiaceae Kofi,Gahwa Coffee Kernels Stimulant, rheumatism,diuretic

Aje,aka-ila,agbala- Diuretic,anthhelmintics,asthma,stimulant,cicatrizant,irregular
220 Coix lacryma-jobi Poaceae Job's tear Roots,fruits,seeds
maria,ido-onisekere menstruation,conjunctivitis.
221 Cola acuminata Sterculiaceae Obi abata,Oji Abata kola nut Fruit nuts Stimulant, fever, malaria.

222 Cola Caricifolia Sterculiaceae Okokoro, Ogugu, Monkey kola Leaves Eye infection, Ringworm.

223 Cola laurifolia 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

Koko,kokofun,koko-
226 Colocasia esculenta Araceae Cocoyam,wild taro Tuber,leaves Anaemia,wounds,rheumatism,poison antidote
ibile,Gwamba

227 Combretum glutinosum Combretaceae Kattakara Leaves childhood fevers,milk preservative.

228 Combretum grandiflous Combretaceae ikedike Leaves jaundice, galactogogue, cholagogues.

Wounds, cough,
229 Combretum mucronatum Combretaceae Ogan,Ogolo,Fara geza Combretum Leaves, root
dysentery,anthelmintic,antimicrobials,biliousness,antipyretic

230 Combretum paniculatum Combretaceae Ogan, okan Twigs Jouts pains, black tongue, appetizer, febrifuge.
231 Combretum racemosum Combretaceae Okan Bush willow Twigs Black tongue, appetizer, weakness,antipyretic

Itopere,godogbo- Day flower,small blue Yellow fever, oedema, sore,

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

Whooping cough, bronchitis,

233 Commiphora africana Burseraceae Turari,Dashi,Biskiti Myrrh Roots, fruit stimulant,carminative,demulcent,astringent,expectorant,stimulan
t,emmanagogue,menorrhoea,leprosy

234 Connarus africanus Connaraceae seed, root bark Anthelmintic, astriagent

Canadian Flea-
Gonorrhoea, diarrhoea, genital diseases, dysentery,
235 Conyza canadensis Compositae bane,horsebane,pride Whole plant
haemostatic, insect repellant, anti-bacterial activity
weed,horse weed

236 Conyza sumatrensis Compositae Olowojeja Conyza whole plant Antipyretic,asthma,tuberculosis

237 Copaifera mildbraedii Leguminosae Ovbia-leke Copaiva,copaiba Fruits,seeds Cathartic,diuretic,stimulant

Fever, worms, diarrhoea,

238 Corchorus olitorus Tiliaceae Ewedu,Laaloo,Ahihiara Jute plant Leaves, seeds, root 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
 Mental problems, impotence,
241 Corynanthe pachyceras Rubiaceae Ako idagbon Corynanthe yohimbe Leaves, root, stem bark anaesthesia,aphrodisiac,antipyretic,local anasthesia,mental
problem

Yellow cosmos,sulphur
242 Cosmos sulphureus Asteraceae Ododo-imiesu Leaves, flowers Antimicrobial,wounds,astringent,colourant.
cosmos

Ireke - Omode,tete- Coughs, diabetes, rheumatic swellings,

243 Costus afer Zingiberaceae eegungun,Opate,Kaki Ginger lily Stem, roots, fruit,juice cuts/sores,diuretic,diabetic,antiarthritic
zuwa property,malaria,jaundice,gonorrhoea,bilharzia,anti-snake.

244 Coula edulis Olacaceae udi, ivanlegbe Kernel, bark Dysentery, stomach disorder, skin diseases.

245 Courbonia virgata Capparaceae Kumkum Courbonia Roots,fruits,leaves Stimulant,chest pains,cough

Velvet plant,ebolo,red- Whole plant, roots,

246 Crassocephalum crepidioides Compositae Efo ebolo Indigestion, colic, flatulence, headache, breast-cancer.
flower ragleaf leaves.

247 Crassocephalum rubens Compositae Ebire Ebire,ebolo Leaves,roots Earache,carious tooth,breast cancer,stomachache

Gonorrhoea,
248 Craterispermum laurinum Rubiaceae Ozoh Alum bark Inner bark,leaves schistosomiasis,vermifuge,fever,aphrodisiac,malaria,jaundice,ey
e trouble

Eegun-
249 Crateva adansonii Capparaceae orun,taniya,ajanaka,Ungu Garlic pear Leaves, bark Tonic, stomachache, antipyretic,rubefacient,urinary disorders
dudu,Amakarode

250 Crescentia cujete Bignoniaceae Igi igba,igisogba Calabash tree,gourd tree Fruits Receptacle for herbal medicines
 Antimicrobial,purgative,rubefacient,cough,anti-allergic
251 Crinum glaucum Amaryllidaceae Isu meri Crinum lily,spider lily bulb,flower-stalks
properties,female fertility

Obase, Ogede-Odo,Ede Frest crinum, poison Chronic cough, tuberculosis,

252 Crinum jagus Amaryllidaceae Bulb, Leaves
obase, Albasar kwadi bulb rheumatism,emetic,whitlow,anthelmintics,purgative,rubefacient

Sandcrown berry,crystal
253 Crossopteryx febrifuga Rubiaceae Ayeye Root, stem bark Fever, gastrointestinal&respiratory disorders.
bark

Koropo,alatunse,saworo,Y Root, seeds, juice of

254 Crotalaria retusa Leguminosae Rattle box,rattle pea Fever, cirrhosis, liver lesions, dysentery,colic,vermifuge
ara, Akidimuo pods,leaves.

Guinea worm, convulsions, skin [Link] pain,

255 Croton lobatus Euphorbiaceae Eru,Namijin-zaakii bansaa Cascarilla Root, bark, leaves
urinary disorder,purgative

Constipation,general debility,diuretics,arthritis,purgative,anti-
256 Croton penduliflorus Euphorbiaceae Aworoso Croton,Turk's cap Seeds,whole plant.
tumour

257 Croton zambesicus Euphorbiaceae Ajekobale bushveld Leaves,twigs Piles,gonorrhoea,arthritis,diarrhoea,impotence,

Antipyretic, antibacterial, urinary infections, gastrointestinal

258 Cryptolepia sanguinolenta Periplocaceae Root, stem
disorder, rheumatism.

259 Cryptostegia grandiflora Apocynaceae Leaves, latex Fungi infection, heart problem.

260 Cucumeropsis manni Cucurbitaceae Itoo, eyen Leaves Milk laxative

261 Cucumis melo Cucurbitaceae Baara-ekate,Gurji Melon,musk melon Leaves, root Fungal diseases, emetic,purgative,gonorrhoea.

262 Cucumis prophetarum Cucurbitaceae ruit pulp Vermifuge

263 Cucurbita maxima Cucurbitaceae Elegede,apala,Kabeewaa Melon-pumpkin Seeds,fruits. Tapeworm, diuretic, taenicide, otitis,utensils.

Urinary complaints,
Elegede,Ogbogolo,Kabew Pumpkin,gourd,vegetabl
264 Cucurbita pepo Cucurbitaceae Seeds, leaves,fruits,pulp cathartic,taenicide,diuretic,demulcent,anthelmintics,boils,burns,a
a,gboro. e-marrow
nti-tumour.

Skin disease,anaesthetic,stomachache,pregnancy
265 Culcasia scandens Araceae Agunmona Leaves
booster,venereal disease

Leaukaemia,gonorrhoea,cough,purgative,astringent,aphrodisiac
266 Curculigo pilosa Hypoxidaceae Epakun,Dooyar kureegee African crocus Roots
,demulcent

Jaundice, eye wash, skin diseases, vermifuge,yellow

267 Curcuma longa Zingiberaceae Gangamu, laali pupa Turmeric Tubers
fever,ringworm,anti-tumour,antimicrobials,carminative,malaria

Mologinigini,ganagana,om
Laxative, kidney, liver disease,
268 Cuscuta australis Convolvulaceae insinminsin- Dodder, devil’s root Whole plant
sores,laxative,astringent,anthelmintic,measles
gogoro,Soyyaya

Shawere pepe,
269 Cyathula prostrata Amaranthaceae Pasture weed Whole plant Ringworms, scabies, gonorrhoea, dysentery,rheumatism.
Tanaje,K'arangiya kusu

270 Cylicodiscus gabonensis Leguminosae Olosan, Aja-igi Denya,okan Bark Diarrhoea, dysentery
 Malaria, cough, sprains, lumbago, stomach tonic, stimulant,
271 Cymbopogon citratus Poaceae Kooko-oba,Acharaehi Lemon grass Leaves, roots
cold,diaphoretic,diuretic,refrigerant,ringworm

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

272 Cynara scolymus Compositlae Kharsuf Whole plant
substitute

Kapet garassi,Buntun Bahama grass,dub Venereal diseases, astringent, haemostatic, urinary infection,
273 Cynodon dactylon Graminae Leaves, root
kudaa grass wounds.

Nut grass, tiger

To induce vomiting,diuretic,anthelmintics,carminative,menstrual
274 Cyperus esculentus Cyperaceae Ofio, omu,Aya aya nut,papyrus,yellow Whole plant
disorders.
nutsedge.

275 Cyrtosperma senegalense Araceae Ope-igbo,igooha Swamp-arum Leaves,rhizome,fruits Cough,ease labour,astringent,ulcer,gonorrhoea.

Jiggars,skin diseases, acute

Native pear,African
276 Dacryodes edulis Burseraceae Elemi,ube Bark, leaves,fruits. malaria,anthelmintics,astringent,wounds,clearing pregnancy
plum,bush butter tree
stretch marks,elephantiasis.

277 Dalbergia lactea Leguminosae Ojiji, abinrere Flat bean Bark, stem-dust Pimples,anthelmintic,ease labour

Ogundu, Paran,runhun
278 Dalbergia saxatilis Leguminosae Flat bean Leaves, bark, roots Cough, small pox, skin lesions, bronchial ailments,toothache
zaki,Obunzizi

Emosho-
279 Dalbergiella welwitschii Leguminosae elemosoo,emeso- West African black wood Stem, twigs, roots, leaves Bronchial ailments,purgative,anthelmintic,menstrual disorder.
igangan, afoso,

Iya,Kadaura,Ozabwa, African copaiba,balsam Dysentery, diarrhoea, toothache,urinary

280 Daniellia oliveri Leguminosae Gum, bark
Maje tree,niger-copal,maaje infection,astringent,tooth ache
281 Daniellia thurifera Leguminosae Iya Frankincense tree Stem-wood dust Scabies

Apikan,Ajegun- Devil's trumpet,hairy

282 Datura metel Solanaceae Leaves Ashma,venereal diseases,convulsion.
eegun,gegemu,Furenjuuji thorn apple

Apikan, ododo- Stink weed,thorn Asthma, cough, astringent,aphrodisiac,mental

283 Datura stramonium Solanaceae omode,zakami suturamai apple,devil's Leaves, seeds, root disorders,gonorrhoea,lumbago,neuralgic,insomnia,anodyne,sed
rawiya,Myaramuo trumpet,jimson-weed ative,antispasmodic

284 Deinbollia pinnata Sapindaceae Ogiri-egba, Ekusi-Oloko Water willow Leaves, root Cough, bronchial asthma.,aphrodisiac

Leaves,bark,seeds,flower
285 Delonix regia Leguminosae Seke seke,ayin. flame of the forest Diuretic,anthelmintics,astringent,leucorrhoea
s

286 Dennettia tripetala Annonaceae Igbere,Nmimi Pepperfruit Fruit,leaves,stem-twigs. Insect repellant,fever,cough,toothache,stimulant

Epa- Constipation, convulsions, gonorrhoea, syphilis, bronchial

287 Desmodium adscendens Leguminosae Desmodium Leaves, whole plant
ile,aberodefe,Nbasioku asthma,spermcount enhancer.

Astringent, urinary disorder, broachi infection, fever, chest

288 Desmodium gangeticum Leguminosae Ewe-emo Leaf, root
infection.

289 Detaruyn nucricaroyn Leguminosae Taura, Ogbogbo Bark, leaves Wounds, ulcers

Awin,Icheku,Tsamiyar Black tamarind,tumble

290 Dialium guineense Leguminosae Leaves, fruit, bark, twigs Fever, coughs, bronchitis, toothache,astringent, diuretic
kurmi tree
291 Dichapetalum baneri Chailletiaceae Ngbu ewu Good killer Seeds Cough, rheumatism, bachache

292 Dichapetalum toxicarium Dichapetalaceae Alo, Itakun, ikunmu-agbo Gift-blaar,ratsbane Stem bark, twigs,leaves Jaundice,poisonous to animals,malaria,cardiac asthma

West African sickle

Kara, Ajagboluti,Ami Fever, stomachache,
293 Dichrostachys cinerea Leguminosae bush, Princess's Bark, root, latex
ogwu,Dundu toothache,diuretic,astringent,anthelmintics,scald,sores
earrings

294 Dicoma sessiliflora Compositae Doda Dicoma Whole plant Antipyretic,aphrodisiac,cough,stomachache

Ariran, eeran,Karanin
295 Digitaria horizontalis Poaceae Crab grass,sourgrass Whole plant Nervous problem,enhancing memory
dawaki

296 Dioclea reflexa Leguminosae Agbarin, epe, arin Dioclea,bull's eye Seed Asthma,head lice,dandruff,stimulant.

Mystic
properties,diarrhoea,dysentery,constipation,anthelmintics,antido
Isu-emina,emina,isu- Air potato,aerial potato
297 Dioscorea bulbifera Discoreaceae Tuber te for snake and scorpion venom,coughs,mental
ahun,Dooyar bisa yam
problems,diabetes,weak erection,breast
enlargement,fever,rheumatism,antimicrobials.

Wild yellow yam,African

Colic, abdominal, vomiting, analgesic,skin disorders,psychic
298 Dioscorea dumetorum Dioscoreaceae Esuru,gudugudu,Gursami bitter yam,three-leaved Tubers, leaves
trouble,malaria,ease labour,anti-bilharzia.
yam.

299 Dioscoreophyllum cumminsii Mennispermaceae Inunurin, Omuaja Serendipity berry Fruits,leaves,roots. Diabetes, obesity, impotence,tonic for debility.

300 Diospyros canaliculata Ebenaceae Oriloje, Owe Date plum Bark, leaves Leprosy, antimicrobials,anthelmintics,abortifacient,cardiac tonic.
 Bilharzia, diarrhoea,
301 Diospyros mespliforimis Ebenaceae Ige,igidudu,Kalwaa Ebony tree Root bark, stem bark antibacterial,anthelmintic,astringent,abortifacient,fertility
regulation

302 Discoglypremna caloneura Euphorbiaceae Akikaagba, Ogwilaki Seeds Gastrointestinal disorder, catharsis, abortion, purgative.

Venereal diseases,
Chickweed,starwort,star
303 Dissotis rotundifolia Melastomataceae Awede,Ajagunmorasin Whole plant coughs,antimicrobials,conjunctivities,haemostatic,weight
weed,
control,diuretic,asthma,ulcer.

304 Dodonaea viscosa Sapindaceae Leaves Sore throat, diaphoretic, fever.

Contrayerva,rock
305 Dorstenia prorepens Moraceae Alaifo, aloifo Stem twig,leaves Nephrosis,wound,antipyretic,antimicrobials.
begonia,sokotan

Ope-kannakanna,
306 Dracaena manni Dracaenaceae Dracaena Roots,leaves,fruits Skin diseases,antimicrobials,stomachache,caries.
peregun,Akuku

307 Drynaria laurentii Polypodiaceae Afomo Drynaria Whole plant, leaves. Venereal diseases.

308 Drypetes chevalieri Euphorbiaceae Osunsun-iro Drypetes Leaves Cough,asthma,bronchitis

309 Drypetes Florabunda Euphorbiaceae Asokara Stem Toothache, oral hygiene

310 Duranta repens Verbenaecae Fruits Anthemintic, insecticide

311 Dyschoriste perrottetii Acanthaceae Bidi-Diyan Seed Inflammation, Eye irrigation.

Purple cone, black

312 Echinacea purpurea Compositae Rhizome Antimicrobial agent.
sampson

Ink plant,thistles,false Elephantiasis, fever,cough, skin diseases,oedema,liver

313 Eclipta prostrata Compositae Abikole, arojoku Leaves
daisy ailments,emetic,antiseptic,diarrhoea,convulsion.

Amenorrhoea,contraceptive,fevers,convulsion,fracture
314 Ehretia cymosa Boraginaceae Jaoke Puzzle bush,ivorywood Leaves,bark
management

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

315 Eichhornia crassipes Pontederiaceae Water hyacinth Whole plant
omi,mako,gbeborun. foot wears

Ijebo, Ayape,Madachin Rheumatism, insomnia,malaria,antipyretic,blood tonic, chicken

316 Ekebergia senegalensis Meliaceae Stavewood Trunk bark,roots.
dutsi box,charred powder of roots for inducing sneezing

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

317 Ekebergia capensis Meliaceae Oronu, madachin Cape ash,essenhout Leaves, roots,bark
malaria.

Ope, igi- Root, palm

318 Elaeis guineensis Palmae Red oil palm Malaria, mental disorders,diarrhoea,asthma,measles.
ope,Nkwe,Ake,Kwakwar oil,bark,kernels

Intestinal
Leaves, stem
319 Elaeophorbia drupifera Euphorbiaceae Oroigi, oroonigi Asthma plant parasities,fever,measles,purgative,warts,epilepsy,asthma,analg
bark,roots,latex
esic,skin diseases.

320 Elephantapus scaber Compositae Leave, root Fever, cough.

 Ese-
Bermuda Coughing with bloody sputum,antipyretic,anthelmintics,venereal
321 Eleusine indica Poaceae kannakanna,Ciyaawar Leaves
grass,wiregrass,fowl foot diseases.
tuuji,Ichite

322 Elytraria marginata Acanthaceae Eso Whole plant Gonorrhoea, impotence, stomache, cough, infertility.

323 Elytraria marginata Acanthaceae Eso Whole plant Gonorrhoea, male-impotence, stomache, cough, infertility.

324 Embelia guineaasis Myrsinaceae Leaves, root Anthelmintic, skin diseases

325 Embelia schimperi Myrsinaceae Kiru Stem bark, leaves Antispasmodic, anthelmintic.

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

Odundun-owo, odundun- Tassel flower,scarlet
326 Emilia coccinea Compositae Leaves, sap, roots. ringworm, febrifuge, syphilis, hernia, gonorrhoea,
okun,Ogbunizu,nte -ana tassel flower
measles,cough,salad.

Osopupa, Awopa,dokita- Typhoid fever,malaria,antimicrobials, jaundice,

327 Enantia chlorantha Annonaceae African yellow wood Bark
igbo,Kakerim rickettsia,infective hepatitis,haemostatic,uterus stimulant,ulcer.

Ayunre-
328 Entada africana Leguminosae Entada Bark, leaves, root, seeds Astringent,antimimicrobials, antipyretic, abortifacient,malaria.
banabana,Tawatsa

Seahearts,monkey Diarrhoea,antimicrobial,abdominal pain,

329 Entada gigas Mimosaceae Aagbaa Leaves,seeds,stem-twigs.
ladders abortifacient,convulsion,astringent,charm to ward off evil spirit

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

330 Entandrophragma cylindricum Meliaceae Ijebo,Owura Cedar mahogany Stem bark
tongue,stimulant
331 Eragrostis tremula Poaceae Ariran,Burburwa Eragrostis,lovegrass Whole plant To improve memory

332 Eremomastax speciosa Acanthaceae Jangborukan,asoyin Eremomastax Leaves Guinea worms,anthelmintic,sores

333 Erissema psoraleoides Leguminosae Roro, Isapa-eluju Leavs, roots, seeds Venereal diseases, boils, cuts, eye infection.

East India Rosebay, Anthelmintic, skin infection, toothache, eye diseases-

334 Eruatamia coronaria Apocynaceae Leaves, stem, root
Nero's crown ophthalmia.

335 Eryngium foetidum Umbelliferae Leaves Ulcer, headache, hysteria

Ologbosere,lakale,Majiriy Anthelmintics,cathartic,dysentery,antipyretic,emmenagogue,gal
336 Erythrina senegalensis Leguminosae Parrot tree,coral tree Leaves, bark, seeds,roots.
a,echichi actogue

337 Erythrococca anomala Euphorbiaceae Iyere-igbo Cocca Fruits,leaves,leaf-sap Headache, joint pains,earaches,taeniacide.

Erun obo, olu- Chicken pox, gangrenous sores, snake bite,[Link] worm
Sasswood,Ordeal
338 Erythrophleum suaveolens Leguminosae obo,Ajeku,Obo,Gwaska,in Stem bark, leaves,roots. swelling,skin diseases,wound,hypertension,local
tree,Sassy bark.
yi,akpa. anaesthetic,sneezing inducer.

339 Erythroxylum coca Erythroxylaceae Red wood Leaves Local anaesthesia, sedative.

Ajinringburigbu,
340 Euadenia trifoliata Capparaceae Euadenia Roots, stem, bark,fruit Tuberculosis,arthritis, otalgia, aphrodisiac, rectal prolapse.
Logbokiya,Kanumfari
341 Eucalyptus globulus Myrtaceae Eucalyptus Leaves Nasal congestion, antibacterial, wounds, mouth wash.

Toothache, carminative, rubefacient, serving as preservative in

342 Eugenia aromatica Myrtaceae Kanafuru Clove Flower
herbal recipes.

Apple,African water
343 Eugenia malaccencis Myrtaceae Apulu Antimicrobial,source for vitamins
apple,rose-water apple

344 Eugenia unifolia Myrtaceae Pitanga Pitanga Leaves, fruit Antimicrobial.

345 Eulophia millsoni Orchidaceae Rhizome Aphrodisiac

346 Euphorbia balsamifera Euphorbiaceae Stem, latex Caries, dysentery

347 Euphorbia deightonii Euphorbiaceae Oro agogo Euphorbia Leaves Woman Sterility

348 Euphorbia heterophylla Euphorbiaceae Egele Leaves, root Skin diseases, febrifuges, purgative.

Emi-ile, iroko- Cough, asthma, catarrh, hay-fever,pulmonary ailment,hay

iju,egele,oro-elewe,ahihia fever,amoebic
349 Euphorbia hirta Euphorbiaceae Asthma weed Whole plant,exudate
ugwa,Noonon dysentery,conjuctivitis,anthelmintic,aphrodisiac,increase
kurciyaa,Odane inenemii lactation and shape of breast,hypertension,antispasmodic

Topical application to aid umbilical cord drop-

350 Euphorbia kamerunica Euphorbiaceae Oro,ukoko,oro-alagogo Fence Cactus Latex.
off,warts,anthelmintics,purgative
 Dermatosis, infertility, anthelmintics constipation, convulsive
351 Euphorbia laterifolia Euphorbiaceae Oro were, enuopiri Scutellann,little cactus Leaves,exudate
fevers

352 Euphorbia unispina Euphorbiaceae Oro adete Cactus Exudate Antidote for snake bites, fractures,skin diseases,antihelmintics

Slender dwarf Morning

353 Evolvulus alsinoides Convolvulaceae Efunle,Karfi mallam Whole plant Diarrhoea,antipyretic,asthma,chronic bronchitis
glory

354 Eythrococca anomala Euphorbiaceae Leaves Anthelmintic, headache, rheumatic, pains, earache.

355 Fagara rubescens Rutaceae Ata Bark Toothache, headache, backache, general debiity.

356 Ficus asperifolia Moraceae Ipin,Asesa,Baure Sandpaper plant Leaves, root Wounds, coughs.

Dysentery, oedema, leprosy, epilepsy,

Opoto,Farin African mustard tree,fig
357 Ficus capensis Moraceae Leaf, stem, root, fruits ricketts,emollient,astringent,infertility,increase
bauree,Anwerenwa tree
lactation,respiratory disorders,gonorrhoea.

358 Ficus elegans Moraceae Asoro porcelain vine Leaves Diarrhoea, piles, stomach-ache, constipation, craw-craw.

Stomach disorder, scabies, gonorrhoea, urinary ailments,

359 Ficus exasperata Moraceae Epin, Ewe-ipin Sand paper tree Leaves, bark, root, seeds
jaundice,abortifacient,antipyretic.

Odan-afomo,Ediso,
360 Ficus mucuso Moraceae Fig Bark of stem Insomnia
Obobo,Jan bauree
 Odan abaa,opoto,aba-
361 Ficus thonningii Moraceae Wild fig,fiddle leaf fig Bark Wounds,fevers,dysentery
odan ,Guluba

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

362 Ficus vallis-choudae Moraceae Oguro, Ogunro,Dulu Umbrella thorn Leaves, stem, latex
disorders

363 Ficus vogelii Moraceae Oba-Odan Bark, fruit, latex Wound, diarrhoea, dysentery, boils

364 Flabellaria paniculata Malpighiaceae Iagbo-Iagbo Leaves Wounds, cuts

Asthma, bronchitis, catarrhal

365 Flacourtia flavescens Flacourtiaceae Osere Flacourtia Leaves, root condition,antibacterial,astringent,diaphoretic,antiperiodic,toothac
he.

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

366 Fluerya aestuans Urticaceae Fuyafuya,Ipe erin African nettle Whole plant
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.

Lagos silkrubber
368 Funtumia elastica Apocynaceae Ire ,Mba Stem, twigs, stem, latex Jaundice, piles, impotence,antipyretics.
tree,wild rubber

369 Galinsoga parviflora Compositae Leaves Wounds, analgesic

370 Garcinia afzelii Guttiferae Okuta Mangostreen Stem-twigs [Link],oral thrush,toothache

 Antimicrobials,dysentery, tumours, bronchitis, cough,
Seeds, root, stem-
371 Garcinia kola Guttiferae Orogbo,Adi,Akuilu Bitter kola fever,toothache, throat and respiratory ailments,liver
bark,fruits.
disorders,headache,evacuant, Anti-cancer.

372 Garcinia manni Guttferae Okuta, Okok Root,stem Diuretic

Gangan,
373 Gardenia ternifolia Rubiaceae Yellow gardenia, gaude. Roots, fruits Fever, cough, stomachache, dysentery,skin lesion,emetic
oruwan,Gaudan,Ulimili

374 Geophila obvallata Rubiaceae Leaves Eye wash, headache, tooth ache, stomachache

375 Gisekia pharmacioides Molluginaceae Leaves, fruits Wounds, cut, anthelmintic, purgative

Antigonococcal,dysentery,diarrhoea,mental
376 Gladiolus psittacinus Iridaceae Baka,isu baka Sword lily, corn flag Bulb
disorder,constipation,mystic use.

Mora, ewe-
Gloriosa,climbing Gonorrhoea, head lice,
377 Gloriosa superba Liliaceae aje,akalamagbo,Obara Tubers, leaves
lily,glory lily rheumatism,purgative,antiperiodic,stomachic tonic.
okpa,Baurere

378 Glossonema boveanum Asclepiadaceae Taarin-gidaa Whole plant Use to increase lactation I pregnant woman.

379 Glycine max Leguminosae Ewa Soya bean Seeds Laxative

Sweet wood,sweet wort, Expectorant, bronchitis, sorethroat, demulcent, emollient,

380 Glycyrrhiza glabra Leguminosae Root
liquorice root. alterative.
 Stem bark, leaves,stem- Diarrhoea, fever, respiratory
381 Glyphaea brevis Tiliaceae Atori Atori, masquerade stick
twigs ailment,gonorrhea,wound,toothache,gum infection

382 Gmelina arborea Verbenaceae Igi melina Gmelina,parrot's beak Roots,leaves Antipyretic,stomach disorder,cough,gonorrhoea,demulcent

Mada,sungoje,samberu,tu Skin diseases, leprosy, dysentery, diarrhoea, nasal discharge,

383 Gnidia kraussiana Thymelaeceae Root, leaves
ruribi. purgative.

Bachelor's button, globe

384 Gomphrena globosa Amaranthaceae Whole plant,leaves Antipyretic,diuretic,astringent,cough,laxative,emmenagogue
amaranth

385 Gongronema latifolium Asclepiadaceae Aunjeadiye, Itaji,Utazi Amaranth globe Stem Sore gums,colic, dyspepsia, anthelmintic.

Convulsions, dysentery,asthma,antipyretic,hypertension,
Owu,akese,gwandi,Olulu
386 Gossypium barbadense Malvaceae West indian Cotton Leaves, roots, seeds ulcers,contraceptive, relieve menstrual cycle
ogho,Owula
disorders,emmenagogue,abortfacient,ease labour

387 Gouania longipetala Rhamnaceae Laghosa Stem, twigs Gum infection

Greenwayodendron Anthelmintics,purgative,ease labour,menorrhagia,weak

388 Annonaceae Agudugbu Roots,leaves,bark
suaveolens erection..

Sand paper raisin,raisin

389 Grewia flavescens Tiliaceae Itakun okere,Dargaji Leaves Boils, enlarged spleen,aid lactating mother
bush,wild raisin

Dysentery, gastro-intestinal disorder,antidote for snake

390 Grewia pubescens Tiliaceae Oraigbo Raisin Stem, leaves
bite,boils,emollient
391 Grewia sp Tiliaceae Ila-oko, lakolako Fruits Religious purpose, mystic, soup with okra-like taste

392 Grewia venusta Tiliaceae Oraigbo,oro,Dargaza Raisin Leaves, twigs, stem bark Fever, boils, wounds,colic,anti-diarrhoea,ease of labour

Alukoko, Tapara, arin, Bone-fracture, congestion,sedative,aphrodisiac,appetite

393 Griffonia simplicifolia Leguminosae Griffonia Roots, leaves
Olobahun suppressant for weight loss.

394 Guaiacum officinale Zygophyllaceae Stem Diuretic, diaphoretic, urinary disorder

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

395 Guibourtia copallifera Leguminosae Kaluk ofuon
exudate dysentery.

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

396 Guiera senegalensis Combretaceae Barbatta,olofun,saabara Leaves
increase lactation, prevention of leprosy.

397 Gymnema sylvestre Asclepiadaceae Whole plants, root Diabetes, antidote for snake bite.

398 Gymnema sylvestre Asclepadaceae Yaryodin-kura Root, stem Diabetes, heart stimulant, snake bite, anti-inflammatory, tonic.

399 Gynura amplexicanlis Asteraceae Sitta, nti Leaves Eye infection, gonorrhoea

Areyinkosun, toto-
400 Haemanthus multiflorus Amaryllidaceae Fireball lily Roots Stimulant, cardiac tonic
odo,Albasar kwadi
 Anthelmintic, febrifuge, emetic, tonic,hepatitis, sleeping
401 Haematostaphis barteri Anacardiaceae Tursuhi,jan danyaa Stem, bark, roots
sickness, diarrhoea.

402 Haematoxylum compechionum Leguminosae Logwood Wood bark Astringent, diarrhoea, colouring.

Igigun,Oghulu,Takar'dargi
403 Hannoa klaineana Simaroubaceae Hannoa Stem, root Hypertension,carminative,stimulant , fever.
wa

Stomachache, leprosy, antidote, cancerous tumours,bubonic

404 Harrisonia abyssinica Simaroubaceae Arujeran Harrisonia Leaves, stem, root
plague,skin diseases,antipyretic,anthelmintics,insomnia

Elepo, adenden, Dysentery, piles, trypanosomiasis, fever, cold, jaundice,

Stem-bark, root bark,
405 Harungana madagascariensis Hypericaceae Asunje,Uturu,Otori, Dragon's blood tree scabies, haemostatic,emetic,black tongue,urinary
leaves,sap
Alillibar raafii 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

Agogo-igun, Apari-
409 Heliotropium indicum Boraginaceae Igun,ogberi- Heliotrope,cock's comb Whole plant Convulsions, cancer, worms ,rectal enema,mouth-wash.
akuko,Kalkashin korama

410 Hexalobus crispiflorus. Annonaceae Lapawe, Apara,Oji ogoda Hexalous Roots, whole plant Gonorrhoea,cough, malaria,
411 Hibiscus acetosella Malvaceae Akese Hibiscus Leaves Dysentery

Bush roselle,thorny
412 Hibiscus asper Malvaceae Isapa,Ireagu,Dangiraa Leaves Cough, wound,diuretics
roselle,water hemp

Influenza, cough, asthma, tertiary syphilis, stomach

413 Hibiscus rosasinensis Malvaceae Kekeke,Ireagu Garden hibiscus Leaves, stem, flower buds
upset,appendicitis,hypertension,oligospermia,antipyretic

Zobo,Jamaican sorre,
414 Hibiscus sabdariffa Malvaceae Sobo,Gurguzuu Leaves,flowers Diuretic,coughs,dressing wounds,beverage
roselle

Kinkinrinmiyin,akonimara,
415 Hibiscus surattensis Malvaceae Whole plant,leaves Stomachache,mystic uses
seniferan,emo,sinkin-mini

416 Hildegradia barteri Sterculiaceae Okurugbedu,Kariya Hildegradia Bark Epilepsy

Ogo, tarzan-igbo,zoro- Breast cancer,urethral

417 Hilleria latifolia Phytolaccaceae Bush tarzan Leaves,whole plant
igbo,Akaato discharge,purgative,headache,anthelmintic,skin diseases

Connessi,false rubber Dysentery, diarrhea, jaundice, fever,astringent,bilious

418 Holarrhena floribunda Apocynaceae Irena,Bakin mutum Bark seeds
tree,holarrhena disorder,anthelmintics

Herpes,conjunctivitis,epilepsy,skin
Efinrin-oso,anami-
419 Hoslundia opposita Labiatae Hoslundia Whole plant,leaves diseases,diabetes,jaundice,abdominal
ole,suiiti-agbe
pain,antipyretic,haemostatic,antimicrobial, Malaria.

420 Hybanthus enneaspermus Violaceae Abiwere Hybanthus Whole plant Easy and painless child delivery.
 Mafowo kauruonu bayin
421 Hygrophila auriculala Acanthaceae Whole plant Blennorrhoea, craw-craw, bacteriostatic, diuretic.
giwaa

Mafowo kauruonu bayin

422 Hygrophila auriculata Acanthaceae Whole plant Biennorrhoea, craw-craw, bacteriostatic, diuretic.
giwaa

Diuretic,skin infections,urinary
423 Hygrophilia auriculata Acanthaceae Mafowokanmi Hygrophilia Whole plant,roots
disorders,antipyretic,demulcent,stomachache

424 Hymenocardia acida Hymenocardiacae Aboopa, Orupa Hymenocardia Leaves, bark Measles, fever, jaundice, coated tongue.

Arigbodigbo,arigbodigba,
425 Hymenostegia afzelii Leguminosae Hymenostegia Stem bark,twigs Astringent,toothache,piles,cough
Ubeze

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.

Rheumatism,aphrodisiac,toothache,anthelmintics,purgative,abor
432 Icacina tricantha Icacinaceae Gbegbe Icacina Leaves,root,exudate
tifacient,wound,dermatophytosis.

433 Impatiens balsamina Balsaminaceae Garden balsam Whole Plant Antiseptic,fungicide.

Poor man's
orchid,policeman's
434 Impatiens glandulifera Balsaminaceae touch me not Sap topical application on poison ivy rash
helmet,purple
jewelweed.

435 Indigofera arrecta Leguminosae Elu aja indigo Leaves, twigs. Diarrhoea, dysentery.

Enise-Ana,Aniyaa Whooping cough, bronchitis, piles, ulcers, enlargement of

436 Indigofera macrophylla Leguminosae Indian-indigo Leaves
makoomiyaa. spleen and liver,skin diseases.

Ogbo oro ayaba, ewe- Whole plant, leaves,

437 Ipomoea asarifolia Convolvulaceae Morning glory Haemorrhage, urinary problem,purgative,syphilis.
gboro,Duman kadaa flowers

Odunkun,
Boils, wounds, bronchial asthma,purgative,breast
438 Ipomoea batatas Convolvulaceae anamo,kunkundukun,Dan Sweet potato Leaves,tuber.
swelling,diabetes,antimicrobials.
kali,Ekomako,Jioyibo

439 Ipomoea fistulosa Convulvulaceae Omo-ureuebo Bush morning glory Leaves, twigs Toothache, mouthwash.

Ododo-odo,ododo- Convulsions,purgative,eye
440 Ipomoea involucrata Convolvulaceae oko,alukerese,Duman Morning glory Leaves drops,asthma,arthritis,antipyretic,yellow
kwaadii fever,filariasis,gynaecological diseases,gonorrhoea.
441 Ipomoea mauritiana Convolvulaceae Atewogba, Tanpopo Bush morning glory Whole plant Rheumatism, asthma, dropsy.

442 Irvingia gabonensis Irvingiaceae Oro (Ogbono),Gooron birii Wild mango,bread tree Leaves Spleen Infection.

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

443 Isolana campanulata Anacardiaceae Aghakeze Roots, stem-bark
bilharzia, tonic, rheumatism

444 Isolona campanulata Annonaceae Aghako-eze Stem bark Fever, cough, bitharzu

445 Jacaranda spp Bignoniaceae Jacaranda Bark, leaves Venereal diseases, spleen tonic.

Whole plant, leaves, Anthelmintic, toothache, diuretic, antifungal wounds, abscess in

446 Jasminum pauciflonum Common Jasmine
flowers breast

447 Jateorhiza macrantha Menispermaceae Atutu Jateorhiza,calumba Leaves, roots,stem Antidote to snake bite, ulcers, wounds, cuts, tonic,aphrodisiac

Root bark, leaves, whole

448 Jateorhiza Palmate Menispermaceae Atutu Hypertension, dysentery, anthelmintic, tonic, fever, stomachic
plant

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

Botuje, Seed, leaves, stem,
449 Jatropha curcas Euphorbiaceae Physic nut enema,black tongue,whitlow,impotence,irregular
lapalapa,Zugu,Olulu -idu roots,sap
menses,convulsion,smallpox

Botuje pupa,Binidi Ringworm, ascaris, anti-

450 Jatropha gossypiifolia Euphorbiaceae Wild Cassava Stem latex
zugu,Ake mbogho tumour,malaria,dysentery,dysmenorrhoea.
451 Jatropha multifida Euphorbiaceae Ogege Sap Coated tongue

452 Jubernardia seretii Legumonosae Roots Conjunctivitis.

453 Jussiaea linifoliio Onagraceae Bini-sensen Leaves Malaria.

454 Justicia flava Acanthaceae Odian, Oridun Bankas 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

Smallpox, convulsion, gonorrhoea, rheumatism,ear problem,

Never die, Dog’s
457 Kalanchoe crenata Crassulaceae Odundun, Eti,eleti,Onwa Leaves, roots,whole plant chronic cough, headache,wounds,asthma,palpitation,mental
Liver,kalanchoe
disorder,anthelmintics.

Malaria, Jaundice,anthelmintic,emetic,emmenagogue,skin
458 Khaya ivorensis Meliaceae Oganwo,Ono,Madachi African mahogany Stem, root, barks
diseases,anaemia,arthritis

Kidney disorders, malaria, dysentery,

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

Measles,yaws,skin diseases,thrush,venereal
460 Klainedoxa gabonensis Irvingiaceae Kanakoro,odudu Klainedoxa Bark,seeds
diseases,chickenpox,toothache,stomachic
461 Kolobopetalum auriculatum Menispermaceae Whole plant Relieve pains.

462 Lactuca capensis Compositae Yanrin-oko,Namijin dayi Lettuce Leaves, whole plant Diuretic, constipation.

Purgative, anthelmintics, cathartic,lumbago,diabetes

463 Lagenaria breviflorus Cucurbitaceae Eso-ito, eso-itagiri,tagiri Pseudocolocynth Root, fruit
mellitus,smallpox,chickenpox, abortifaecient.

464 Lagenaria siceraria Cucurbitaceae Ado,Oba,Duma, Bottle gourd Leaves, seeds, fruit pup Anthelmintic properties, chest pains,purgative

465 Lagerstroemia speciosa Lythraceae Queen crape-myrtle Leaves,ripe fruits Antidiabetic,stimulant

Fever, rheumatic pains, pneumonia, emmenagogue,

466 Laggera alata Compositae Agemo-kogun, eru-taba Laggera Leaves, roots, sap
tapeworms,convulsion.

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

467 Laggera aurita Compositae Taba-ebora, Eru-taba Whole plant
convulsion.

468 Landolphia dulcis Apocynaceae Ibo Sweet landolphia Roots,stem Rheumatism,cough,kidney diseases

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

469 Landolphia owariensis Apocynaceae Malaria fever, gonorrhoea,vermifuge
,Oto ciwo. bark

Leaves, root Sprains, gout, dysentery, asthma, [Link]

470 Lannea nigritana Anacardaceae Orita,oyinyin Wodier wood
bark,exudate. joint,astringent,neurotic disorders,skin diseases.
 Bush lantana, shrub
471 Lantana camara Verbenaceae Ewon - Agogo,Kimbar Leaves Fever,antiseptic,antispasmodic,antipyretic
verbena,lantana.

472 Lasiodiscus mildbraedi Rhamnaceae Ogan-funfun Stem Oral hygiene

473 Lasiosiphon kraussianus Thymeloceae Leaves, root Burns, purgative, snakebite

Yanrin,
474 Launaea taraxacifolia Compositae Wild lettuce Leaves Yaws, Fracture management.
Yamurin,Nonanbarya

Spermatorrhoea, jaundice, gonorrhoea, leucorrhoea, ulcers,

475 Lawsonia inermis Lythraceae Lali , [Link] Hennaplant Leaves, flowers,bark
menorrhagia,astringent,skin diseases, malaria.

Akika,Okpu,Kekera
Leaves,roots,young Fevers,burns,liver abscess,purgative,amenorrhoea,typhoid
476 Lecaniodiscus cupanioides Sapindaceae kuchi,Kaafi naamaa - lecaniodiscus
shoots,seeds,stembark fever,jaundice,cough, malaria.
zaakii

Kojiya,aledo,alugbokita, Pregnancy detection,purgative,toothache,gonorrhoea,general

477 Leea guineensis Leeaceae Hansidhapan,leea Leaves,roots,seeds.
iya-keke-gbodo weakness.

478 Leersia hexrandra Poaceae Abeko Leersia Leaves Asthma,bronchitis,chest pains

Wound,skin
479 Leonotis nepetifolia Labiatae Agberulori,iku ekun Lion's ears,lion's tail Leaves,roots
diseases,emmenagogue,purgative,anthelmintic,tonic

480 Leptadenia hastata Rubiaceae Iran-aji-igbo Leptadenia Root, leaves, flowers Antimicrobials, antispasmodic
481 Leptochloa coenilescins Poaceae Gyasua Whole plant Bathing of newborn

482 Leptogramma pillosiusaila Thelyptoidacea Rhizome Diabetes, obesity

483 Leucaena glauea Leguminosae Seeds Stimulant, tonic..

484 Leucas martinicensis Labiatae Keke-owu Leaves Snake antidote

Lead tree, wild tamarind,

485 Leucena leucocephala Leguminosae Leaves, seeds. Antimicrobial, blood tonic.
jumpy bean

Efinrin-gogoro,efinrin-
486 Lippia multiflora Verbenaceae Sweetleaf Whole plant Hypertension,cough,antipyretic,jaundice,sleeping sickness
foromaba

487 Lobelia molleri Lobeliaceae Whole plant Antispasmodic and antileptic

Arthritic conditions, sore, mental

488 Lonchocarpus cyanescens Leguminosae Elu,Talaki,Nji,Anunu West. African indigo Root, bark, leaves
disorders,boils,anthelmintics,antimicrobial.

Dotted lancepod,lilac
489 Lonchocarpus sericeus Leguminosae Ipapo,alakiriti,Njassi,Faki Roots, bark Convulsion, skin diseases,laxative
tree

490 Lonicera caprifolum Caprifoliaceae Honey suckle Leaves and flowers Respiratory disorder, expectorant, liver disorder.
 Eki, Ironwood ,ekki,meni oil Root, barks, leaves,
491 Lophira alata Ochnaceae Fever, coughs, jaundice, gastrointestinal disorders.
Pahan,uda,Kujeme,Akufo tree,nambanchi seeds

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

Aya-oyinbo,kankan oyinbo Smooth loafah,vegetable

494 Luffa cylindrica Cucurbitaceae Roots Purgative,tonic
,kankan ayaba sponge

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

495 Lycopersicon esculentum Solanaceae Tomati,Afufa,Tumaatur Tomato Leaves, fruit
infections,antimicrobial.

Creeping club
496 Lycopodium cernuum Lycopodiaceae Kujekuje Moss,Lycopodiella Whole plant Malaria, newborn skin management .
cernua

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

497 Macaranga barteri Euphorbiaceae Macaranga Stem bark, leaves
awasa,agbaasa,Owariwa engorgement,irregular menstruation,urinary disorder.

498 Maesa lanceolata Myrsinaceae Leaves Antimicrobial

499 Maesopsis eminii Rhomnaceae Igilogbon Leaves Diluretic, emetic, purgative.

500 Mallotus cordifolia Euphorbiaceae Ebewosa Leaves Malaria.

 Oju-eja, Jeja,iya-
Tapeworms, ringworm, pimples,
501 Mallotus oppositifolius Euphorbiaceae dudu,orokoro,Kpokokwa,K Indian kamila Leaves, roots, fruits.
bruises,astringent,anthelmintic,tonic,haemostatic.
'afar mutuwa

Root bark, stem-

502 Mammea africana Guttiferae Ologbomodu,Ekpili Mammea apple Parasitic skin diseases, syphilis,convulsion,dysmenorrhoea..
exudate,fruit,bark.

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

Mangoro,Mangwaro,mang
503 Mangifera indica Anacardaceae Mango tree Leaves, root, stem bark haemorrhage,emmenagogue,insomnia,insanity,anthelmintics,an
olo
timicrobials,astringent,asthma,cough

Gbaguda, Gonorrhoea, purgative,ulcer,eye

504 Manihot esculenta Euphorbiaceae Cassava Leaves, tubers,stem bark
Ege,Akpu,K'araza 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

Skin diseases,cough,purgative,antipyretic,abortifacient,
507 Mareya spicata Euphorbiaceae Uhosa Mareya Leaves,fruits, stem bark
tapeworms

Ranransa,
508 Mariscus alternifolius Cyperaceae Mariscus Stem-bases Gonorrhoea, healing wound
Ikeregun,alubosa eranko

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

509 Markhamia tomentosa Bignoniaceae Iru aya,aya Bell bean tree Leaves
malaria.

510 Marsdenia abyssinica Ascelepiadaceae Bark Gonorrhoea

 Root, stem bark, fruits,
511 Marsderua latifolia Asclepiadaceae Heart disease digezstive disorders.
leaves

512 Massularia acuminata Rubiaceae Pako-Ijebu Ijebu chewing stick Root, stem bark Aphrodisiac, lumbago, cough, mental sickness.,anticariogenic

513 Matricaria recutita Compositae African chamomile Flower Analgesic, diarrhoea, antiinflammatory, antispasmodic

514 Mauclea vanderguchnii Rubiaceae Opepe-ira/Oro Stem, bark, roots Bathing sick child

515 Meerua crassifolia Capparidaceae Twigs Toothache, oral hygiene.

Rheumatic, gouts, eczema, inflammatory disease of the

516 Melaleuca leucadendron Myrtaceae Cajuput Leaves
respiratory tract and UTI colic flatulence.

Haemostatic, inflammation, chicken pox, purgative, cough, sore-

517 Melanthera scadens Compositae Abo-yunyun, Agbugbo Melanthera Leaves, roots, stems
throat.

518 Melanthra brownei Compositae Leaves Hemostatic agent, opthalmias, purgative.

Eke-oyinbo, Aforo- Persian liliac,pride of

519 Melia azedarach Meliaceae Bark, kernels, leaves Anti-syphilitic, boils, skin diseases, antihelmintic
oyinbo,Kumar nasaaara India,chinaberry

Elephantiasis, antiseptic,
520 Melicia excelsa Meliaceae Iroko,Oji Iroko tree Root, latex, bark
nausea,rheumatism,insomnia,abdominal pain, malaria.
521 Mentha piperata Lamiaceae Mintii Peppermint Whole plant Mouth wash,stomachache,chestpains, respiratory infections.

522 Meptunia oleracea Leguminosae Galajin ruwa Whole plant Yellow fever

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

523 Mesua Ferrea Guttiferae Iron wood tree Bark, flower, fruist, seed
cough, vomitting, dysentery, tonic.

524 Mezoneuron benthamianum Leguminosae Jenifinrani, amuranju Leaves, stem twigs, roots Gonorrhoea, urethral dischage, anthelmintic.

Ido-apata,
525 Microdesmis puberula Euphorbiaceae Esunsun,edopata,uroko- Microdesmis Bark, seeds, leaves Diarrhoea, dysentery, impotence,enema,wound,eye-drop.
apata,aringo,Ukperi

526 Microglossa abzelii Compositae Leaves, stem Tuberculosis, respiratory disease, cough, sorethroat, arachie.

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

527 Microglossa pyrifolia Compositae Leaves, root
labour.

Anthelmintic, Aphrodistac, yellow fever, colds, filariasis,

528 Microglossa pyrifolia Compositae Asibogo Leaves, whole plant
toothache, abortifacient.

Cough, bronchitis, anthelmintics, lumbago, rheumatic

529 Mikania cordata Compositae Iyawa,ejon Climbing hemp-weed Leaves, sap,whole plant pains,urethritis,diuretic, malaria, conjunctivitis, schistosomiasis,
jaundice, small-pox.

530 Milletia zechiera Legumonsae Nousu ufo Leaves, stem bark Upper respiratory tact diseases, sorethroat, pains.
 Ito,Tuburku,Ajukwu
531 Millettia thonningii Leguminosae Milletia Roots, bark Fever, cough, respiratory ailment,anthelmintic,ophthalmia
okeokpa

532 Mimosa pigra Mimosaceae Ewon agogo,Gumbi Catclaw Mimosa Leaves, seeds Febrile convulsion

Sensitive plant,shame
533 Mimosa pudica Mimosaceae Patanmo,aluro Leaves Guinea worms piles, kidney disease,fistula,boils
plant

534 Mimusops kummel Sapotaceae Emido,Uku Bullet wood Stem bark, seeds Antipyretic,astringent, mouth wash,stomachic

Tanaposo,aje Four 0' clock

535 Mirabilis jalapa Nyctaginaceae Roots,leaves Wounds,purgative
onisu,Giyeya,Uburu mili plant,marvel of peru

Irawo ile,irawo ale,googa

536 Mitracarpus scaber Rubiaceae Mitracarpus,button grass Whole plant Fungal diseases,wounds,ulcers
maaso

537 Mitragyna inermis Rubiaceae Okobo,Giyeya African Linden Bark Dysentery, leprosy,antipyretic,diuretic,gonorrhoea.

Abura, Ewe- Fever, cough, dysentery, pregnancy diseases,colic,skin

538 Mitragyna stipulosa Rubiaceae Mitragyna,African linden Leaves, stem, roots
Obi,Uburu,Gayensori diseases,anthelmintics

Chick weed(daisy-
539 Mollugo nudicaulis Molluginaceae Kujekuje,Ankwai narba Whole plant Whooping cough,vermifuge
leaved)

540 Mollugo oppositifolius Molluginaceae Sawewe Whole plant Antimicrobial,caries,stomachic,headache

541 Momordica angustisepala Cucurbitaceae Ejirin-nla Stem Antimicrobial.

Diabetes, piles, convulsions, jaundice, sore,nervous

Ejinrinwere,Alo-ose, African Cucumber, bitter Whole plant, seeds, fruit disorders,diabetic recipe,emetic,night
542 Momordica charantia Cucurbitaceae
Kakayi gourd,balsam pear root blindness,aphrodisiac,dysmenorrhoea,anthelmintic,antimicrobial
s

Large-leaved African
543 Momordica foetida Cucurbitaceae Ejirin - lila,Hakayi,Alu-osi Leaves, fruit Diabetes, stomach-ache,laxative,anthelmintic
bitter cucumber

Isirigun, Gbolo-gbolo,
544 Mondia whitei Periplocaceae Mondi Root, leaves, whole plant. Pile, malaria, rubefacient.
Aghuma

545 Monodora brevipes Annonaceae Ako-lakose Fruit, roots, stem Venereal diseases, purgative, urethral stricture.

Constipation, lice, guinea worm,

546 Monodora myristica Annonaceae Abo-lakoshe,Ariwo,Ehuru Calabash nutmeg Seeds
headache,anaemia,impotence,wounds,arthritis.

Antihaemorrhage, dysentery, Parasitic skin diseases,

547 Monodora tenuifolia Anacardiaceae Ehina-wo sinin ruits, leaves, root
toothache.

548 Monsonia senegalensis Geraniaceae Oil Emmenagogue

Dandojee,Akule,Inuwar
549 Morelia senegalensis Rubiaceae Morelia Stem Fever, general debility,fish poison.
bauna

Malaria, diabetes, heart

Oruwo, eruwo,Eze Leaves, stem bark, root
550 Morinda lucida Rubiaceae Brimstone-tree diseases,purgative,emetic,diuretic,jaundice,flatulence, Anti-
ogu ,Njisi bark
cancer.
 Fever, jaundice, asthma,
551 Morinda morindioides Rubiaceae Oju-Ologbo Morinda Root, bark, leaves, fruit
dysentery,colic,emmenagogue,vermifuge,constipation

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

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

Agbagba,uraye, ewe-
553 Morus mesozygia Moraceae Morus,aiye Leaves Mystic properties,for bathing newborns,sedative.
aye,aye, aremo

554 Mostuea Thomsoni Loganlaceae Roots Aphrodislac, Use for controlling high blood pressure.

Werepe, Cow-hage,cow-itch
555 Mucuna pruriens Leguminosae Hairs on the pods Intestinal worms,genito-urinary diseases.
Esisi,Abbala,Kakara plant,velvet bean

Ewe-ina,werepe, yerepe Haemorrhoids, diuretics,micturition problems in children,skin

556 Mucuna sloanei Leguminosae Stinging Bean Seeds,roots
esinsin,Kakara,osese diseases.

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

557 Mukia maderaspatana Cucurbitaceae Ina-oka, Oki-oka, Igbokita. Mukia
leaves,roots,exudate. toothache,mental disorders, neuralgia.

558 Mundulea Sericera Leguminosae Root Antiparasitic

559 Murraya Koenigii Rultaceae Ebafo Curry leaf tree Leaves, Bark, Root Dysentery, Fever, diarrhoea, herpes pains, stimulant.

Diarrhoea, dysentery, epilepsy, wounds, goiter,

Ogede
gonorrhoea,anaemia, venereal
560 Musa paradisiaca Musaceae agbagba,Ayaba,Ojioko,Og Plaintain Leaves, roots, fruits
diseases,haemostatic,diabetes,anthelmintics,abortifacient,oligos
adejoioke
permia, malaria.
561 Musa sapientum Musaceae Ogede were,Agade Banana Leaves,fruits Jaundice,mental disorders,typhoid fever,diarrhoea, malaria.

Roots, exudate,
562 Musanga cecropioides Moraceae Aga, Agbawo,Oro Corkwood,umbrella tree Tapeworms, dysentery, fevers,anthelmintic,cough
leaves,bark

Ado,odo-omode,pani
563 Mussaenda elegans Rubiaceae Mussaenda Bark Astringent
ebi,Ezebwo

Obisere,ewe-
564 Myriantus arboreus Moraceae Myriantus Bark Dysentery,anthelmintics,cough,antitumour
ade,ibishere,Ujuju

Irosun-igbo,
565 Napoleona imperialis Lecythidaceae Irosun,Akbodo,Mabungi,N Napoleona Twigs Asthma, cough,toothache
nekeloche

Leaves, bark, seeds,

566 Napoleona vogelii Lecythidaceae Ito, Gbogbori,Akbodo Napoleona Diabetes, fever, cough, catarrh.
twigs, fruit, root

Opepe,African peach Gonorrhoea, antimalaria, appetizer, piles,dyspepsia,

567 Nauclea diderrichii Rubiaceae Opepe,Uburu,Tafashiya Root, stem bark, fruit
tree rheumatism, dysentery,febrifuge

Egbesi, Gberesi,Tafashiya
rkura - Inner bark,stem Cough,febrile conditions,thrush,jaundice,piles,emetic,menstrual
568 Nauclea latifolia Rubiaceae Nauclea,African peach
ukora,Igiyaa,Nwaohuakon sap,roots,fruits,root-bark disorders,stomach disorders,measles,sore
shi

569 Nelsonia compestria 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.

Dysentery,anthelmintics,cough,antitumour,abortifacient,skin
572 Nerium oleander Apocynaceae Adodo Oleander Leaves,whole plant,roots
diseases,pile.

573 Nesogordonia papaverifera Sterculiaceae Opepe-ira/Oro,Otalo Danta Twigs Dysentery, toothache,pregnancy booster.

Round worms, elephantiasis, dysentery, malaria, convulsions,

574 Newbouldia laevis Bignoniaceae Akoko,Ogirisi,Aduruku Tree of life, fertility tree Bark, leaves, root migraine,cough,yellow fever, stomach-ache, hernia,infertility,
ear-ache.

575 Nicotiana tabacum Solanaceae Ewe taba,Otaba,taba Tobacco Leaves Ringworm, cold, convulsions, ulcers, nausea,anthelmintic.

Osibata,Bado,Mkpokpom Vomiting,astringent,antiseptic,demulcent,sedative,rheumatic
576 Nymphaea lotus Nymphaeceae Water lily Whole plant
ere pains, Anti-tumour.

Gonorrhoea, catarrhal conditions, cough, constipation,

Efinrin- dysentery,
577 Ocimum basilicum Labiatae Sweet and Hairy basil Whole plant
wewe,daidoya,Nchanwu ringworm,carminative,stimulant,hypertension,anthelmintics,antip
yretic,blood tonic.

Efinrin-nla,efinrin- Cough, diarrhea, convulsions, fever, cold, bronchitis,colic ,insect

578 Ocimum gratissimum Labiatae aja,oromoba,Daidoya, Tea bush,balsam,basil Leaves, whole plant repellant,antimicrobials,anthelmintics,hypertension,hypertension
Nchanwu ,diabetes,piles, Antibacteria.

Ifon,masepe,Igbulu,Gwan Roots, leaves, stem, bark, Yellow fever, jaundice, guinea worm, venereal diseases,mental
579 Olax subscorpioidea Olacaceae Olax,stink ant forest
orafi,Gwaanon raafii twigs disorders,toothache.

Antipyretic, ease labour, nervous disorders,haemostatic,

580 Oldelandia corymbosa Rubiaceae Oyigi,Raatsa-hanji Oldelandia Whole plant
venereal disorders, antidote to snake venom
 Anthelmintics,scabies,filariasis,cough,chest pain,enhances
581 Olyra latifolia Poaceae Iye-etu,Ami Olyra Seeds,roots,leaves
fertility

Gbonsere, Panisa, Snuff-box tree,fried-egg

582 Oncoba spinosa Flacourtiaceae Roots, leaves Cough, cold, sore throat, wounds
Ponsere,Kookoocikoo tree

Koyin-solorun,Inuwar
583 Opilia celtidifolia Opiliaceae Opilia Roots,stem Anthelmintics,purgative,diuretic.
gadaa

Guinea worms,abscesses, gonorrhoea, asthma, whooping

584 Opuntia dillenii Cactaceae Oro-agogo Prickly pear Stem,fruits,exudate.
cough,purgative,astringent.

585 Ouratea flava Ochnaceae Nkanka Ochna Leaves, fruits Laxative,vitamins

Jeenu benu, Yellow oxalis,wood

586 Oxalis corniculata Oxalidaceae Leaves Fever, dysentery,warts, boils.
Patanmo,Oneko,Tsuku sorrel

587 Oxyanthus tubiflorus Rubiaceae Osodun,Ezelugbogan Afroloquat Whole plant Fever,antiscorbutic,biliousness,warts,opacity,toothache

Guinea peanut,lucky
588 Pachira glabra Bombacaceae Epa-boro Bark,leaves,seeds Stomach disorders,headache, blood tonic
tree

589 Pachypodanturum staudtii Annonaceae Ntoko neto Pepper tree Stem, bark, roots Gastro-intestinal pains, headache, chest pains, verifuge

Jagborokun,rogbo-
590 Palisota hirsuta Commelinaceae aguntan,Atolo,Ikpere Palisota Roots,leaves,stem-twigs. Anaemia, dysentery,cough,toothache,gonorrhoea.
aturu
591 Pallaea schweinfurthii Adeantaceae Cliff-brake fem Rhizome Sore gums, mouth cankery.

Alubosa-Oloko,Hatsin
592 Pancratium trianthum Liliaceae Pancratium lily Bulb Visual hallucination,convulsion,cold.
manoomaa

Skin infections,antipyretic,anthelmintics,nervous
593 Parinari curatellaefolia Rosaceae Abo-idofun,Rura Rough-skinned plum Roots,leaves,bark
disorders,cough

Malaria,skin
Neou oil tree,ginger
594 Parinari macrophylla Rosaceae Gwasa,putu,Rura Kernels,fruits infections,anthelmintic,antibacterial,cough,purgative,cardiac
bread plum
tonic,eye diseases,astringent.

Igba, Igi-iru West African locust Leaves, bark, seeds, fruit Tonic, wounds, malaria, diabetes,high blood pressure,mental
595 Parkia biglobosa Leguminosae
Dadawa,Ogirili,Dorowa bean, Dadawa tree pulp disorders,astringent,intestinal disorders,obesity,anti-tumour.

596 Paropsia guineansis Passsfloraceae Akapue, koropo Roots Toothache

Gonorrhea,skin diseases,menstrual disorders,cardiac

597 Parquetina nigrescens Periplocaceae Ogbo African parquetina Leaves,latex,bark,roots
tonic,dysentery, Blood tonic.

598 Passiflora foetida Passifloraceae Nine-nine,Ahe enyi Stinking passion flower Roots,leaves,fruits Hypertension,cough,emmenagogue,antispasmodic,sedative.

Kakansenla, Obi-
Sore throat, leprosy, jaundice, menstrual disorder, sore throat,
Omode,Isu-omode,Itakun- Hippo cola, five
599 Paullinia pinnata Sapindaceae Leaves, seeds, roots black tongue,ophthalmia,dysentery,haemostatic
okere,Ogberi- fingers,water cola
agent,[Link], malaria.
akuko,Yatsabiyar

600 Paulowilhelnua polyspernia Acantuaceae Leaves Guineaworm

 Gonorrhoea, diuretic, demulcant, spermatorrhoea, dysurin,
601 Pedalium murex Pedialiaceae Whole plant, fruits
enlarged spleen.

602 Penianthus zenicem Menispermaceae Twigs, root Aphrodisias, wounds, oral hygiene.

Esu-funfun,eesu,esusun-
603 Pennisetum purpureum Poaceae Elephant grass Whole plant Gastro-intestinal disorders,diuretic,mumps
funfun,Achara,Dawarkada

Fever, stomachache, appetizer, general

604 Pentaclethra macrophylla Leguminosae Apapa, Pala,pakala,Ugba Africa Oil bean tree Leaves, bark, root
weakness,anthelmintics,sore,jaundice.

605 Pentadesma butyracea 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

Rheumatism, intestinal worms, piles, catarrhal diseases,craw-

Leaf, twigs, root bark,
607 Pergularia daemia Asclepiadaceae Atufa, Oju-Kokarun,Utaezi Pergularia craw,coughs,emmenagogue,smallpox,mental disorder,skin
stem
diseases,diarrhoea, eye infection.

608 Pericopsis laxiflora Leguminosae Ayan, sedu, egbin,Bafini Pericopsis Bark Oedema,antitumour.

Pia, apoka,Ubebekee,Ube
609 Persea americana Lauraceae Avocado pear Leaves, fruits,seeds Hypertension,malaria,insomnia,gastro-intestinal disorders
oyinbo

610 Petersianthus macrocarpus Lecythidaceae Akasun, Upi Stinkwood Stem twigs Chronic bronchitis,lumbago,headache.
 All purpose herb for
611 Petiveria alliacea Phytolaccaceae Awogba Anamu Whole plant,leaves,root cancer,antimicrobial,diabetes,stroke,diuretic,sedative,abortifacie
nt,analgesic,anthelmintics,cough,insecticide,snake repellant.

Carminative,stimulant,Vitamin
612 Petroselinum crispum Apiaceae Pasili Parsley Whole plant C,emmenagogue,asthma,diuretic,antipyretic,conjunctivitis,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.

Genito-urinary disorders, cough, asthma, fever,

616 Phoenix dactylifera Palmae Okun, Ekikun,Kijinjiri Date palm Fruits, sap,leaves
gonorrrhoea,demulcent

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

Eyin-olobe,ehinbinisowo, Phyllanthus,amarus
617 Phyllanthus amarus Euphorbiaceae Whole plant fever, jaundice, stomach-ache, dysentery,ringworm,
yoloba,Geron-tsuntsaye plant
hypertension.

Arunjeran,
Asasa,egungun- Jaundice, skin diseases,antimicrobials, stomach problems,
618 Phyllanthus muellerianus Euphorbiaceae Myrobalan Whole plant
eja,eegun- fever, cough,insomnia,dysentery.
eja,Kumcii,Egueza

Koropo,
619 Physalis angulata Solanaceae Ground angular cherry Whole plant Fever, asthma, diarrhoea, throat swelling,infertility, malaria.
papo,Putu,Matsarmana

Chopnut, Calabar bean, Glaucoma, antidote to atropine and strychnine poison,

620 Physostigma venosum Leguminosae Isho,Esgerem Seeds
ordeal bean contraction of pupils,jiggers,poison.
 Elephant
621 Phytolacca dodecandra Phytolaccaceae Dere, Osun-erin. tree,allspice,pokeberry,g Young leaves,twig Bilharzia,purgative,emetic,vermifuge
arget,scoke

Fever, dysmenorrhoea, hypertension, herpes,

622 Picralima nitida Apocynaceae Erin, eso abere,Osu igwe Picralima Root, seeds,bark
diabetes,anthelmintics, malaria.

Leaves, pods, stem twigs, Fever, ulcer, rheumatism, cough, tooth-

623 Piliostigma reticulatum Leguminosae Abafe,Kargoo Piliostigma, kargo
roots ache,hookworms,diuretic,diabetes

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

Iyere, Ata- stomachache, mental
624 Piper guineense Piperaceae Climbing black pepper Fruits, leaves,seeds
iyere,Ozeza,Masooroo illness,anthelmintic,carminative,impotence,antimicrobials,hypert
ension

Black pepper White Diuretic, carminative, aromatic, diaphoretic, piles, diarrhoea,

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

Rheumatism, inflammatory tumours,

626 Piper umbellatum Piperaceae Ewe efon, iwere Wild pepper leaves, root, fruits
carmative,diuretic,emmenagogue,pile,urinary disorders

Purgative,headache,toothache,enema,cardiac tonic,irregular
627 Piptadeniastrum africanum Leguminosae Agbonyin,Ufi,Kiriya kurmi Dahoma Stem twigs,leaves
menstruation,coated tongue.

628 Pisoria aculeata Neyctaginaceae Leaf,stem twigs Venereal diseases, rheumatic, pains.

Water lettuce,nile-
629 Pistia stratiotes Araceae Oju oro,Kainuwaa Whole plant Skin rashes, boils, sores,colds
cabbage

630 Pleiocarpa pycnantha Apocynaceae Alatapara Pleiocarpa Whole plant Angina pectoris, gastrointestinal disorder.
 Abeji,pari-
Skin diseases,anaemia,abortifacient,irregular
631 Pleioceras barteri Apocynaceae omode,dagba,Bakin Pleioceras Roots,fruits,seeds
menstruation,cystitis,change of foetus position
mutum

632 Plumbago zeylanica Plumbaginaceae Inabiri,Onaya ako Ceylon leadwort Roots, leaves Fever, rheumatism, fungal diseases.

633 Plumeria alba Apocynaceae Frangipani Frangipani Bark, sap Purgative, antibacterial

634 Polyalthia suaveolens Annonaceae Agudugbi Roots Fever

Okuta pupa,osanyin-
635 Polygala arenaria Polygalaceae African Milkwort Roots,leaves Purgative,astringent,wound cut
efon,Hankakidako,

636 Polygonum senegalense Polygonaceae Nome nruwa Whole plant Small pox

Esinsan-
Omode,senolapa, Intestinal worms, loa loa, fever, skin diseases,disorders of
637 Portulaca oleracea Portulacaceae Purslane,pigweed Whole plant
papakusen,Fasa'kafa,Agb bladder,kidney,lungs,abscess,antispasmodic,astringent,diuretic.
ara ukwu

Leaves, shoots,
638 Premna quadrifolia Verbenaceae headache, backache, otitis
fruits,roots

639 Prosopis africana Leguminosae Ayan,kiriya,Kiriya,Ubwa Leaves Male sterility

Dysentery, leprosy, general

640 Pseudocedrela kotschyi Meliaceae Emi-gbegi,Tuna Pseudocedrela Root bark
[Link],aphrodisiac,haemorrhoids
 Fever, diarrhea, stomach-ache,
641 Psidium guajava Myrtaceae Gilofa,Giba,Ugwoba Guava Leaves, stem bark, fruit
cough,laxative,dysentery,irregular menstruation, malaria.

Psorospermum, Antipyretic,anthelmintics,astringent,skin diseases,anti-

642 Psorospermum febrifugum Guttiferae Legun-oko Flowers,bark,roots
baushen fadama. tumour,convulsion,ulcer

643 Psychotria guineensis Rubiaceae Olomi Pschotria Roots, leaves, seeds Pyrrhea, cough, amoebic dysentery, boils.

644 Pteris togoensis Adiantaceae Imo-osun Leaves, rhizome Warts, tumor.

African rose
Gbingbin, Imo-osun,Aze-
645 Pterocarpus erinaceus Leguminosae wood,pterocarpus, Leaves, stem bark Fever, diarrhea, dysentery, ringworm.
egu,Madobia
zanchi.

Asthma, fungal and bacterial skin infections, eczema, acne,

646 Pterocarpus osun Leguminosae Osun,Ubie Bloodwood Root, stem bark
candidiasis,antipyretic.

Gbengbe,Nturukpa,gundu
647 Pterocarpus santalinioides Leguminosae Winged fruit Bark Antipyretic,astringent,skin diseases.
ru

Astringent, bronchitis, stomachache, fever, urinary tract

Flower, root, bark, dried
648 Punica granatum Puriaceae Ruman, ximani Pomegrannate inflammatun anthelmintic, gall bladder, disorder, ulcer, sore
seed
throat.

649 Pupalia lappacea Amaranthaceae Ema-agbo,Marin kuusun Ram's bur Leaves,roots,fruits. Coughs,skin diseases,syphilis,diarrhoea

Wild nutmeg,African Thrush, black tongue, fever, cough, bad breath, anti-
650 Pycnanthus angolensis Myristicaceae Akomu,akujaadi Leaves, stem bark,roots
nutmeg bilharzia,lumbago,toothache,rubefacient, Skin infection.
 Oroto-agba,iru
651 Pyrenacantha staudtii Icacinaceae Pyrenacantha Stem,rootbark,leaves Cancer,malaria,threatened abortion,gastrointestinal disorders.
okete,orokotomu

652 Pyrenacantha staudtii Iccinaceae Iru-okete, Oroto-Agba Stem, root barks Cancer

653 Quassia africana Simaroubaceae Bitter Wood Bark, stem, leaves Tonic, anthelmintic, enema

Ogan funfun, ogan-

654 Quisqualis indica Combretaceae Rangoon creeper Fruit, seed Anthelmintic,emetic,aphrodisiac,ulcers,boils
igbo,ata.

655 Rabdia nilotica Rubiaceae Giel goti Roots Backache,yellow fever,arthritis,tonic

656 Raphia hookeri Palmae Oguro Raffia palm Leaves Measles,promotes lactation,extracting agent

Hypertension, insomnia, nervous disorder, jaundice, fever,

Serpent wood, swizzler Root bark, leaves,stem
657 Rauvolfia vomitoria Apocynaceae Asofeyeje,Akanta,Wada diarrhea, dysentery,scabies,mental disorders,anthelmintics,
stick bark
malaria.

658 Rauwolfia caffra Anacardiaceae Wada Stem bark, leaves Abscess, anthelmintic, pneumonia, rheumatism, inflammation

659 Rhaphiostylis beninensis Icacinaceae Atapara Rhaphiostylis Leaves Mental disorders,eye diseases,purgatve,rheumatism,toothache

660 Rhigiocarya racemifera Menispermaceae Lagbolagbo Rhigiocarya Leaves, seeds Sedative, aphrodisiac
661 Rhynchosia pycnostachy Leguminosae Seeds Hallueinogenic,

Erinmado,
African wood oil-nut Leaves, stem bark, root, Elephantiasis, appetizer,emollient,purgative,female
662 Ricinodendron heudelotii Euphorbiaceae Omodon,Okwe,Wamanku
tree,erinmado seeds infertility,antipyretic.
rmi

Lara, laa, ewe-laa,

Castor oil plant,castor Itch, ring worm, purgative, flatulence,
663 Ricinus communis Euphorbiaceae lapalapa adete,Laa- Seeds, leaves, root
beans lumbago,emollient,toothache.
funfun,Ogiri,Zurma

664 Rinorea dentata Violaceae Oloborobo Rinorea Stem ophthalmia

665 Ritchiea brachypoda Capparaceae Logbokiya Roots Aphrodisiac,gonorrhoea,eye infection.

666 Rothmannia longiflora Rubiaceae Biye, buje-dudu,Katambiri Rothmannia Leaves, roots, bark Fever, filariasis,analgesic,emetic,analgesic

667 Rothmannia whitfieldii Rubiaceae Buje nla,Uli oba Rothmannia Fruits Filariasis, dysentery.

Spearpod,minnieroot, Anthelmintics,bronchitis,local analgesics,fevers, seeds for

668 Ruellia tuberosa Acanthaceae Roots,leaves, fruits,seeds
menow-weed. mystic properties.

669 Rumex abyssimcus Polygonaceae Root Purgative, anthelmintic.

670 Rungia grandis Acanthaceae Alade-oko Leaves Malaria

671 Rytigynia rubra Rubiaceae Oju-eja Rytigynia Leaves Ulcers of feet, wounds.

672 Saba florida Apocynaceae Ibo,Ciwo, Saba Roots,bark,leaves Jaundice,venereal diseases,aphrodisiac,improves lactation

Ogan-aparo,osan -
673 Sabicea calycina Rubiaceae Sabicea Leaves Topical application for rheumatism and rheumatism
aparo,Anyamiriakwe

674 Saccharum officinarum Poaceae Ireke,Arakke,Rakee Sugar cane Leaves, stem-juice Headache, joint pains,antidote to snake venom..

Carminative, diuretic, anthelmintic, amenorrhoea, tumors,

675 Salvadora persica Salvadoraceae Asawaki Tooth brush tree Leaves, Bark, fruits
rheumatism.

676 Samanea dinklagei Leguminosae Samanea Leaves Toothache

Diarrhoea, abdominal pains, haemorrhoids, menorrhagia,

Oja-ikoko, Pasan-
677 Sansevieria liberica Agavaceae Bowstring hemp Leaves, roots gonorrhea, eczema, pile, snake bite,impotence,asthma,high
ikooko,Mooda,Ebube age
blood pressure.

Fever, toothache, sore-throat, headache, anthelmintic,

678 Saphaeranthus senegalensis Compositae Flowers tops, root
stomachic.

679 Sapium ellipticum Euphorbiaceae Bark Mouth wash for scurvy.

680 Schlerocarya birrea Aracandiaceae Danya Bark Astringent, malaria, skin diseases.
 Inner bark,stem
681 Schrobera arborea Oleaceae Opele Toothache, sore-throat
sap,roots,fruits,root-bark

Schumanniophyton
682 Rubiaceae Ogunfe Ogunfe Bark Antisnake
magnificum

Ale-Odan, Oju-isin,
683 Schwenkia americana Solanaceae Schwenkia Roots, whole plant Yellow fever, cough, boils,cardiac tonic
Igbale-odan,Dandana

684 Scleria depressa Cyperaceae Labelabe Sword grass Roots,leaves Coughs,irregular menstruation,haematuria,easing labour,sores

685 Sclerocarya birrea spp caffra Euphorbiaceae Aedi,Daniya Cat thorn,jelly plum Bark Mystic purposes to arrest thief.

Atiotio-
686 Scoparia dulcis Scrophulariaceae usha,naruntantan,mesen Sweet broom weed Whole plant Diabetes,chest diseases,cough,conjunctivitis,gonorrhoea
mesen,Rumaa faada

Gonorrhoea, cough, catarrhal

687 Secamone afzelii Asclepiadaceae Arilu, alu,ailu. Secamore Whole plant
conditions,purgative,galactatogogue,mystic .

Venereal diseases, rheumatic joints, diabetes,convulsion, fever,

Ofodo,
Violet tree,mother of all Leaves, root, stem bark, anti-
688 Securidaca longepedunculata Polygalaceae Ipeta,Epeta,Sanya,Umar
medicines. fruits inflammatory ,diuretic,vermifuge,purgative,toothache,aphrodisia
magunguwu
c,abortifacient.

Diarrhoea,
689 Securinega virosa Euphorbiaceae Iranje, awewe Securinega Root, leaves dysentery,aphrodisiac,astringent,laxative,jaundice,sickle cell
anaemia

690 Senecio abyssinicus Compositae Amunimuye Ragwort Root Syphilis, yaws, rheumatism, cuts, skin diseases.
 Wound, cough, heart-troubles, tonic, rheumatic, oedemas,
691 Senecio biafrae Compositae Bologi, worowo, rorowo English Spinach Leaves, sap
allergies.

Candle
Skin diseases, dysentery,
Leguminosae(Caesalpiniacea bush,candlesticks,crawc
692 Senna alata Asunwon-oyinbo,Okpo Leaves, seeds, stem, bark abortifacent,anthelmintic,itch,ringworm,measles,eczema,bronchi
e) raw or ringworm
tis,black menstruation,venereal diseases, stomach-ache.
plant,senna

Leguminosae(Caesalpiniacea Cough,asthma,bronchitis,skin diseases,diabetes,urinary

693 Senna arabica Kashia Gum arabic Leaves,bark
e) disorders,gonorrhoea

694 Senna fistula Leguminosae Aidantoroo Indian laburnum Pods, leaves Astringent, diabetes, liver disorder, purgative.

695 Senna hirsuta Leguminosae Rere Hairy senna Leaves, roots ,flowers. Antimicrobial, skin infection, purgative.

Leguminosae(Caesalpiniacea
696 Senna obtusifolia Ako-rere, Epa-Ikun Foetid Senna Leaves, roots Boils, skin diseases,purgative.
e)

Measles,
Rere,Albarka ,Oduduemer
697 Senna occidentalis Leguminosae African coffee Leaf, root, seed, fruit hypertension,stomachache,haemostatic,purgative,abortifacient,c
ema,
onvulsion,dracontiasis,antimicrobials.

Asunwon-
698 Senna podocarpa Leguminosae Senna. Leaves, flowers, roots Malaria, purgative, venereal diseases, anthelmintic.
ibile,asunrin,aja-rere,Okpo

Leguminosae Efo, ifo, Aridan-tooro,Gaa Senna,West African Fever,anthelmintics,leprosy,diuretic, elephantiasis, piles,

699 Senna sieberiana Leaves,pods, roots
(Caesalpiniaceae) fa'da laburnum dysentery,antifungal,constipation,venereal diseases.

Leguminosae Epa-ikun,epaja
700 Senna tora Foetid Senna Leaves Abscess,purgative,scabies,ringworm,eczema
(Caesalpiniaceae) abo,jelenubenu
 Beni-seed, Migraine,hypertension, ulcers, piles, purgative, constipation, hair
Ginger fly, sesame,
701 Sesamum indicum Pedaliaceae eluru,ekuku,Ulogbodo,Raf Leaves,seeds,roots shampoo, chicken pox, respiratory complaints,
Beni-seed.
iiidin -bareewa dysentery,demulcent,abortifacient.

702 Sesbania grandiflora Leguminosae Bark juice, leaves Fever, sore throat, general debility, emetic

Venereal diseases,antipyretic,local
703 Setaria megaphylla Poaceae Oko-esin,ponripon-omi Setaria Roots,leaves
anaesthetics,haemostatic,mental disorders

Esoketu, Malaria, intestinal worm, ulcer, urinary debility,nervous

704 Sida acuta Malvaceae Hornbean-leaf sida Leaves, root
iseketu,Udo,Nsiinyinya disease,astringent,antipyretic,boils

Spermotorrhoea,uro-genital diseases, gonorrhoea, piles,

705 Sida cordifolia Malvaceae Iso-obo,Garmani Country mallows Leaves, roots, seeds
rheumatism, hay fever,asthma.

706 Sida pilosa Malvaceae Eesinle Sida Leaves Diarrhoea, cuts, wounds.

Iseketu pupa, Ewe-

707 Sida rhombifolia Malvaceae Red sida Leaves Diarrhoea,emollient,wound.
ifin,Faskara saiwo

708 Smeathmannia pubescens Passifloraceae Bark, stem twigs Toothache

Ekanamagbo, Ease labour, fever, syphilis, gonorrhoea, skin

709 Smilax kraussiana Smilacaceae West African sarsaparilia Stem, twigs, roots
Ewo,Kuranga woofii diseases,ophthalmia,diuretic, malaria.

710 Solanum aethiopicum Solanaceae Osun,todo African egg plant,cleome Leaves, fruits,twigs Digestive disorders,carminative,sedative,laxative.
 Garden egg,egg Leprosy, gonorrhoea, cramps,
711 Solanum incanum Solanaceae Ikan,igba,Anara,Arungu Leaves, fruits, roots
plant,igba,ikan nausea,diuretic,cholagogue,purgative.

712 Solanum macrocarpon Solanaceae Efo igbo,igbagba Garden egg Leaves Stomachic

713 Solanum melongena Solanaceae Igba,igba-ijesu. Eggfruit,Long purple Fruits,roots Diuretic,purgative,venereal diseases

Black- Convulsion, malaria, gonorrhoea, inflammatory swellings, skin

714 Solanum nigrum Solanaceae Efo odu ,Gautan kadii Whole plant
nightshade,wonder berry diseases, ringworms, boils, heart diseases,tonic, suppuration

715 Solanum torvum Solanaceae Igba-yinrin- elegun Turkey berry,devil's fig Roots,fruits Cough,liver and spleen diseases,improves lactation

Ironopolo, agogo-
716 Solenostemon monostachyus Labiatae igun,olojoungbudu,egbao- Catnip Leaves Convulsion, tuberculosis, stomachache,carminative.
opolo,Tumukun birii

717 Sophora occidentalis Leguminosae Roots, seeds Anthelmintic

Okababa,oka- Leaves,whole
718 Sorghum bicolor Poaceae Millet,guinea corn. Malaria,blood tonic,fever
pupa,Damungeri plant,grains.

719 Sorindeia mildbraedii Anacardaceae Afunsese Sorindeia Stem Toothache,mouth infections

Gonorrhoea, urethral inflammations,ulcer,arthritis, guinea

720 Spathodea campanulata Bignoniaceae Oruru,mojutoro,Imi ewu African tulip,Scarlet bells Leaves, flowers, bark
worms, dysentery, antiseptics, oedema, skin eruption.
 Cough, wounds, aphrodisiac,fever,jaundice,breast swelling
721 Sphenocentrum jollyanum Menispermaceae Akerejupon Sphenocentrum Roots, fruits.
related to menstrual cycles, malaria.

722 Spigelia anthelmia Loganiaceae Aparan, aran Worm weed,pink root Whole plant Intestinal worms, convulsions

723 Spilanthes filicaulis Compositae Awerepe,awerepepe Brazil cress Whole plant,leaves Emetic, analgesic

724 Spondianthus preussii Euphorbiaceae Abuwa Spondianthus Seeds, roots, leaves Poison

725 Spondianthus preussii Euphorbiaceae Abuwa, orho Root, fruits, seeds, shoots Poison

Akikan, Cough, fever, yaws, dizziness, sore throat, cold, gonorrhoea,

Hog plum, yellow Barks, leaves, fruit
726 Spondias mombin Anacardaceae iyeye,okikan,ekikan,Tsada diarrhea,catarrhal conditions,anthelmintic,emmenagogue,ease
mombin juice,root bark
r masar,Jinkara,Ijikera labour,diabetes,measles,toothache

Iru-alangba,Tsarkiyar Hypertension,anthelmintics,weak erection,menstrual

727 Stachytarpheta angustifolia Verbenaceae Bastard verbain Whole plant,leaves
kusuu disorder,venereal diseases

Dysentery, syphilis, gonorrhoea, catarrhal

Akisan,iru alangba, Iru-
728 Stachytarpheta indica Verbenaceae Verbain,Brazilian tea Stem, leaves conditions,emmanagogue,emetic,cough,
eku,Tsarkiyar kusuu
anthelmintic,antipyretic,diabetes,malaria.

729 Steganostaenia araltaceae Umbelliferae Leaves Sore eyes

730 Stephania abyssinica Menispermaceae Gbejedi Stephania Roots Antispasmodic, [Link]

731 Sterculia setigera Sterculiaceae Ose-awere,kukuki Sterculia gum Leaves, exudate Gastro-intestinal disorders, boils, diarrhea, dysentery ,ulcer

Alawefon,
Star chestnut,Karaya Fever, gonorrhoea, whitlow,convulsion,
732 Sterculia tragacantha Sterculiaceae Omurin,olofulofulo,omuru Leaves, root bark
gum,Indian tracanth enema,anthelmintics,astringent, malaria
n,Orotopo,Kukku-kinrafi

Sterospermum Akoko-igbo, alakiriti

733 Bignoniaceae Sterospermum Stem-bark,stem-twigs. Respiratory ailments, venereal diseases, dysentery,toothache
acuminatissimum erumyeye

734 Strictocardia beraviensis Convolvulaceae Abesun-un-digbero Elephant creeper Leaves,roots Guinea worms,elephantiasis,migraine,arthritis.

Isa, isa-gidi,Ota,Kwan- Climbing

735 Strophanthus gratus Apocynaceae Seeds Heart troubles,cardiac tonic
kwani, oleander,cream fruit

Sagere,isagere,
Strophanthus,arrow
736 Strophanthus hispidus Apocynaceae isagira,Ota,kwan- Root, bark Arthritis, stroke, heart failure, rheumatism.
poison plant
kwani,Osisi kaguru

737 Struchium sparganophora Compositae Ewuro-odo Water bitterleaf Whole plant Gonorrhoea,astringent,headache,dracontiasis

Constipation, worms,nervous diseases, hysteria, diarrhoea,

738 Strycnos nux-vomica Loganiaceae Angboroko, Atako,Kokiya Poison nut tree Leaves, roots, seeds
cholera, dysentery, gastro-intestinal disorders,anaemia,poison.

739 Stylosanthes erecta Loganiaceae Kogum Whole plant Cold, aphrodisiae

740 Swartzia madagascariensis Leguminosae Bayama Seeds Diuretic, laxative

741 Symphonia globulifera Guttiferae Agben-gbedi, Ogolo Hog gum tree Exudate, bark Craw-craw, tonic.

742 Synctisia scabrida Menispermaceae Whole plant Diabetes

743 Synedrella nodiflora Compositae Aluganbi, Tanaposo. Synedrella Leaves,whole plant Leprosy, cardiac troubles,sores, skin infection.

744 Synsepalum dulcificum Sapotaceae Abayunkun, Agbayun Miracle fruit Fruit pulp Diabetes, obesity.

745 Syzygium guineense Myrtaceae Adere, Igi-aro,Malmoo [Link] apple Seeds, leaves Diabetes, sorethroat, diarrhoea, dysentery.

746 Tabebuia impetiginosa Bignoniaceae Tabebuia Leaves, bark. Antimicrobial.

Tabernaemontana
747 Apocynaceae Oroto, Dodo,Pete-pete Cow-tree Leaves, root, stem bark Tertiary syphilis, leprosy, stimulant,aphrodisiac.
pachysiphon

748 Tacca involucrata Taccacaceae Aduro-susu Roots Aphrodisiac, rubefascient, general debility.

749 Taliacoma waraeckei Menispermaceae Root bark Control of high blood pressure

Water Lettuce,ceylon-
Schistosomiasis, scabies, fresh cuts,high blood
750 Talinum triangulare Portulacaceae Gbure,Ofe bake,Ntu oka spinach,fame Roots, leaves
pressure,anaemia
flower,surinam purslane
 Ajagbon,
Fruit pulp, leaves, stem Fever, inflammatory swellings,
751 Tamarindus indica Leguminosae pala,Tsamiya,Icheku Tamarin tree
bark boils,vermifuge,astringent,carminative,tonic,diarrhoea,lumbago
ovibo

752 Teclea verdromiona Rutaceae Leaves, juice, twigs Conjunctivitis, opthalmia, catarrh, cough, oral hygiene

753 Tecoma capensis Bignonlacea Stem, bark, roots Gum infection

Tecoma,yellow
754 Tecoma stans Bignoniaceae bells,chinese trumpet Leaves Fevers,Antimicrobials, malaria.
creeper

Dyspepsia,headache,skin
755 Tectona grandis Verbenaceae Igi tikii Teak Fruit,seeds,bark
diseases,anthelmintic,astringent,toothache.

Egusi iroko,
Fluted pumpkin,oyster
756 Telfaria occidentalis Cucurbitaceae Aworoko,uwgu,agboroko, Leaves Convulsion, blood tonic,gastro-intestinal disorders.
nut tree,oroko
Ula

757 Tephrosia densiflora Leguminosae Lakuta, agba odo,Majimfa Tephrosia Leaves, seed Bilharzia, cough,diuretic,skin diseases,abortifacient.

758 Terminalia avicennioides Combretaceae Idi, udi,Baushe Baushe Stem bark Skin diseases,antimicrobial.

Gonorrhoa, ulcers, cough,

Tropical almond
759 Terminalia catappa Combretaceae Furutu Kernel, stem bark catarrh,haemoptysis,cholagogue,astringent,cardiac
tree,badam
tonic,styptic,diuretic,emollient

Cough, sorethroat, astringent, ulders, enema, syphilis, oral

760 Terminalia glaucescens Combretaceae Idi-Odan, Baushe Leaves, stem twigs, roots
hygiene.
 Black
761 Terminalia ivorensis Combretaceae Idigbo,Awun -shin afara,Emeri,idigbo,framir Bark,leaves. Black tongue, constipation, arthritis,diuretic,stomachic
e

762 Terminalia macroptera Combretaceae Ponla,Kwandari Cluster leaf,kalum pit Bark Piles, haemostatic, diuretic.

Diarrhoea, dysentery, ulcers,leucorrhoea, enema, syphilis,

763 Terminalia schimperiana Combretaceae Idi odan Tult Leaves, stem twigs, roots
cough, sore throat.

White afara,
764 Terminalia superba Combretaceae Afara,Edo Root, bark Laxative.
Limba,Korina, frake

Masticatory,giddiness,thrush,anthelmintics,toothache,syphilis,dy
765 Tetracarpidium conophorum Euphorbiaceae Awusa,asala Conofor,African walnut Leaves,fruit,bark
sentery,antidote to snake bite.

Rheumatism, backache, gonorrhoea, ricketts,

Leaves, twigs, roots,stem-
766 Tetracera alnifolia Dilleniaceae Opon Cup of water enema,antipyretic,aphrodisiac,diarrhoea,skin diseases,eye
sap
trouble.

Aridan, Fractured bones, anticonvulsant,

767 Tetrapleura tetraptera Leguminosae Aidan,Oshosho,Uziza,Kal Aridan Bark, pod gonorrhoea,fever,asthma,cough,rheumatism,infertility,insomnia,
angon daji bilharzia,preservative, Malaria.

768 Tetrochidium didymostemon Euphorbiaceae Ofun,ofun-oke Bark Antipyretic,purgative,thrush,toothache

769 Thaumatococcus daniellii Marantaceae Ewe-eeran Miracle berry Fruits Diabetes,emetic

770 Theobroma cacao Sterculiaceae koko Cocoa Seeds,roots. Stimulant,diuretic,toothache,gingivitis, Blood tonic.
 Portia tree, Tulip tree,
771 Thespesia populnea Malvaceae Seeds, leaves, heartwood Eczema, skin diseases, astringent, fever, migaine.
falserose wood

Bush milk,yellow
772 Thevetia neriifolia Apocynaceae Olomiojo,Ode iye Bark, kernel,leaves Cardiac disorders, fever, ringworms, wasp bites,measles.
oleander,still tree

Adele, Cough, bronchitis, dysentery, poison stabilizing

773 Thonningia sanguinea Balanophoraceae Thonningia Young flowers/whole plant
Oyaile,Kulla,Akankwanza pregnancy,anthelmintic

774 Thunbergia battescombei Acanthaceae King's mantle Leaves Respiratory infection, cough.

Astringent, cough, irregular menses, tuberculosis, muscle

775 Tiliacora funifera Menispermaceae Whole plant
relaxant, oral hygiene

Antipeniodic, diuretic, fever, digestion, disorder, fractured bones,

776 Tinospora cordifolia Menispermaceae Heart-leaves,moon seed Whole plant
cholagogues, emmenagogue, hepatic stimulant

Tree
Skin diseases,typhoid fever,diabetes,amoebiasis,yellow fever,
777 Tithonia diversifolia Asteraceae Agbale,jogbo marigold,tithonia,Mexica Whole plant,leaves,root
Malaria.
n sunflower.

778 Tragia benthani Euphorbiaceae Eesin,Esisin-wara Tragia Leaves,sap Abortifacient,skin diseases,analgesic

Convulsions, ulcers, carious teeth, coughs,venereal diseases,

779 Treculia africana Moraceae Afon,Ifon,Ukwa African Bread fruit Bark, sap,roots
nervous diseases,malaria,anaemia.

Afere,afefe, Charcoal Fever, cough, bronchitis, dysentery, pneumonia, black tongue,

780 Trema orientalis Ulmaceae Stem bark, leaves
ayinyin,Telemukwu tree,gunpowder tree convulsion,jaundice, malaria.
 Leaves, stem bark, root, Cough, skin diseases, astringent, bronchitis, asthma diseases of
781 Trephrosia purpurea Leguminosae Ororo Purple Tephrosea
seeds liver and spleen.

Gonorrhoea, dropsy, emmenagogue, abortifacient,asthma,

782 Trianthema portulacastrum Ficoidaceae Akisan Horse purslane Leaves, root, sap
rheumatism, diuretic,anaemia,vertigo,purgative,wound.

Devil’s thorn,puncture Urinary disorders,diuretic, spermatorrhoea, impotence,

783 Tribulus terrestris Zygophyllaceae Dagunro,tsaida Whole plant, seeds
vine gonorrhoea,aphrodisiac.

Ashapa, Isin-Oko,Jan Trichilia,roka,poor man's Cough, chest congestion, mouth wash, snake-bite
784 Trichilia emotica Meliaceae Root, seeds, leaves
saiwa cola antidote,antipyretic,purgative.

785 Trichilia heudelotii Meliaceae Ako rere, Rere. Root, leaves Wounds, ulcers,purgative,antipyretic,anaemia cardiac ailments.

Opam,Otanuro,opam,rer
786 Trichilia monadelpha Meliaceae Rere, Ajanrere, Janrere Stem, bark, roots Cough, arthritis, skin ulcer, dysentery, dyspepsia, Anaemia.
e

787 Trichilia prieureana Meliaceae Urere, odofin-igbo. Trichilia Roots Gonorrhoea , fever.

788 Trichodesma africanum Boraginaceae Young shoot Fever, sore-throat, stomach ulcer.

English tomato, Snake-

789 Trichosanthes cucumerina Cucurbitaceae Tomato-elejo Shoot, leaf,sap, seeds Emetic, anthelmintic antiperiodic
gourd

Osan-aparo, Alugbinnrin Leaves, shoots,

790 Triclisia subcordata Menispermaceae Triclisia Diabetes, obesity, anaemia, oedema of legs,malaria.
Alugbon-on-ran fruits,roots
791 Tridax procumbens Compositae Igbalode,muwagun,eekule Tridax Whole plant Antipyretic,haemostatic,backache,stomachache

Swellings, leucorrhoea, astringent, throat infection,

792 Trigonelia Foenu-graceum Leguminosae Fenugreek Whole plant seed
emmenagogue, emollient

793 Triumfeta cordifolia Tiliaceae Abiko, Itogbin-in Leaves, floers Malaria, laxative

Ahaa-omode, Asa-omode, Cough, stomachache, aphrodisiac, whooping cough,

794 Turrea vogelii Meliaceae Turrea,ahunanyaka Leaf, root, bark
sebire impotence,filariasis

Measles, smallpox, emetic, expecdorant,blood purifier,

795 Tylophora dahomensis Asclepidiaceae Okashi nwanzu Country ipecacuanha Leaves, stem, root diphoretic astringent, chronic bnronchitis, skin diseases,
syphilis, appetiser,.

Uapaca,red cedar, sugar

796 Uapaca guineensis Euphorbiaceae Akun, asisa Fruits,roots,bark. Cough,anthelmintics,abortifacient,aphrodisiac.
palm

797 Uncaria africana Rubiaceae Uko Young shoot Cold, cough, catarrh, diarrhoea.

798 Uncaria talbotii Rubiaceae Uko White clutch Leaves, young shoot Cough, cattarrah, diarrhoea,toothache.

Snake-bite, antidotes,aphrodisiac,repositioning foetus intra-

799 Uraria picta Leguminosae Alupayida,Kaskaifi Alupayida,dabra Leaves
uterine.

Ilasa-omode,ilasa-
agborin,akerielu, Congo
800 Urena lobata Malvaceae okeriri,efore- jute,Nicardi,boriyal,Caes Whole palnt, leaves Dysentery,emollient,expectorant
loka,akeeri,Odo- ar-weed.
ezeze,Rama-rama.
 Esinsin-uroro,Albasar Tall squill,spider's Influenza, asthma, bronchitis,
801 Urginea altissima Liliaceae Bulb
gizo,Edeo rodo onion,hyena's onion warts,rheumaticism,abortifacient,emmenagogue

Antipyretic,astringent,emmenagogue,menstrual disorder,kidney
802 Urtica dioica Urticaceae Fuya-fuya Stinging nettle Whole plant
diseases.

Eru-iju,
Infections of liver, kidney, bladder, fever, cough,skin
803 Uvaria afzelii Annonaceae Gbogbonse,anikan-wogba Cluster pear Bark,leaves.
diseases,purgative.
arun,Mmimiohia

804 Uvaria chamae Annonaceae Eruju,Mmimiohia Cluster pear Root,leaves Jaundice, yellow fever,febrifuge,purgative,sores

Stomachache, itching, ringworms,antimicrobials,nervous

Ewuro,Olubu,Shiwaka,On
805 Vernonia amygdalina Compositae Bitter leaf Leaves, root, stem diseases, gingivitis, toothache, haemostatic, diabetes,
ugbu
pneumonia, enema, malaria.

806 Vernonia biafrae Compositae Leaves, root Malaria, boils, wounds

807 Vernonia cinerea Compositae Bojure, Ewe-Oghan. Purple fleabane Leaves,seeds Anthelmintics,skin diseases,dysentery,fever,cough,emollient

Antipyretic,anthelmintics,astringent,skin
808 Vernonia colorata Compositae Eriro-Ijebu Bitter tree Roots,leaves
diseases,gonorrhoea,anaemia,poison antidote

Astringent,malaria,male sterility,uro-genital
809 Vernonia guineensis Compositae Ewuro-olopaa-kan Leaves,roots
disorders,jaundice,antipyretic,toothache

810 Vernonia oocephala Compositae Zagardemmu Pumkin husband Roots,whole plant Antipyretic,cough,dysentery,malaria,aphrodisiac,blood tonic
 All purpose herbs,for
811 Viscum album Loranthaceae Afomo. Mistletoe Whole plant cancer,anaemia,hypertension,diabetes,stroke,emetic,hysteria,a
menorrhoea,dysmenorrhoea.

812 Viscum flavescens Loranthaceae Afomo-oni sana Mistletoe Whole plant,leaves Hypertension,fibroids,dysmenorrhoea,infertility,heart diseases

813 Vitex cryosocarpa Verbenaceae Dinyar raafi Roots Loss of libido,improves sperm strength

Cough, stomach-ache, ringworm, inflammatory swelling of

Oori-nla,
814 Vitex doniana Verbenaceae Black plum,dinya Leaves, roots, stem bark joints, fever, rheumatism, bad breath,diarrhoea,catarrh,sleeping
oori ,Dinyar,Uchakoro
sickness..

Ako dodo,
Fever, toothache, cardiac tonic, sores,carious
815 Voacanga africana Apocynaceae sinrinpin,serepe,Pete- Papaku,Voacanga Latex, stem, root bark
tooth,hypertension,improves mental alertness
pete,Kokiyarbiri.

Cough, fever, external haemorrhage, dysentery,toothache,eye-

816 Waltheria indica Sterculiaceae Ewe-epo,Hankufa Sleeping morning Whole plant,roots
drops, malaria.

817 Warburgia ugandensis Canellaceae Fever-tree Leaves, bark Fever, astringent, cold, joint pains, toothache tonic

Ifin, Ewefuru,Ramar
818 Wissadula amplissima Malvaceae Wissadula Leaves Convulsions.
kurmii

Diurectic, anthelmintic, sore eye, boils, chancre, aphrodisiac,

819 Withania somnifera Solanaceae Winter cherry Leaves, root, fruits
abortifacient, miscarriage ,chest pains, antimicrobial.

820 Wood fordia uniflora Lythraceae Dried flowers Astringent, menorrhagia, ulcers, wounds
 Busky gardenia, emetic Emetic, expectorant, antispasmodic, dysentery, colic, fever,
821 Xeromorphus nilotica Rubiaceae Fruits, root
nut rheumatism

Wild lime, wild oliver, Toothache, headache, ulcers, skin diseases, sleeping sickness,
822 Ximenia americana Olacaceae Isade, Igo,tsade. Leaves, root, bark, seeds
seaside plush mumps, conjunctivitis, eye wash.

823 Xylopia acutiflora Anacardiaceae Eze Stem bark Fever, headache, bronchi infection, colds.

Constipation, mouthwash, menorrhoea, gonorrhoea, bronchitis,

824 Xylopia quintasii Anacardiaceae Feru awonka Fruits, whole plant
wound dressing.

825 Xylopia vilosa Anacardiaceae Opalufun-dudu Stem bark, leaves Cold, fever, embrocation.

Eeru, Stomachache, cough, neuralgia,mental disorders, amenorrhoea,

826 Xylopica aethiopica Annonaceae Ethiopian pepper Fruits, bark, leaves,seeds
erunje,iru,Uda,Kimba bronchitis, antimicrobial activity,carminative,purgative

827 Xysmalobium heudelotiamum Asclopiadaceae Roots Emetic, stomachache, bitter tonic.

Leaves, stem bark, root

828 Zanthoxylum leprieuri Rutaceae Ata Fagara Dysentery, colds, cough,malaria,scabies toothache,caries.
bark

Ata,Fasa Cancer,cough,toothache,venereal diseases,gastrointestinal

829 Zanthoxylum rubenscens Rutaceae Fagara Roots,bark.
kuwari,Akukunkita disorders

Venereal diseases, cough,tuberculosis, urinary

830 Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides Rutaceae Ata,orin-ata Fagara Bark, root disorders,cancers,antimicrobials,sickle-cell
anaemia,emmenagogue,contraceptive,gonorrhoea,arthritis
 Agbado,Oka,Dan Gall bladder stone, urinary troubles,
831 Zea mays Poaceae Maize Silk styles, starch
masaraa cough,demulcent,diuretic,carminative

Cold, cough, asthma, stimulant, rheumatism, piles, hepatitis,

Aje, Atale, Lali- liver diseases,diuretic headache,digestive disorder,breast
832 Zingiber officinale Zingiberaceae Ginger Rhizome
funfun,jinja,Cittar ahoo swelling related to menstrual
cycle,anthelmintics,carminative,typhoid fever,obesity, malaria.

Cough,yellow
833 Ziziphus mauritiana Rhamnaceae Kusulu,magariya Jujub tree Bark,roots,seeds
fever,astringent,anthelmintics,conjunctivitis,purgative

Kurna,ekannase- Christ plant,thorns of

834 Ziziphus spina-christi Rhamnaceae Bark,roots,seeds Cough, respiratory problems,astringent,yellow fever.
adie,Kurna Christ