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,mese Colds,cough, convulsion, rheumatism, Crab’s eye,rosary 2 Abrus precatorius Leguminosae nmesen,iwere-jeje,Olorun Root, leaves,seeds conjunctivitis,contraceptive,antimicrobials,aphrodisiac,ulcer,anae pea,love nut,jequirity yin- mia,antidote poison ni,otoberebere,idonzakara

3 Abutilon mauritianum 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, antimicrobial 8 Acalypha fimbriata Euphorbiaceae Jinwinini,kandiri Acalypha Leaves & antifungal

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

Cat's tail,chenille 10 Acalypha hispida 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-gogoro Yellow Fever ,tuberculosis,stomach 12 Acanthospermum hispidum Compositae Starburr Leaves,whole plant ,kaashinyaawo disorder,cough,purgative,rheumatism,migraine

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

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

Aboro,Abora hakoorin- Stomach disorders, Abortion, diarrhoea, dysentery, skin 15 Achyranthes aspera Amaranthaceae Rough-Chaff herb Leaves,roots maciijii diseases,Malaria, venereal diseases, haemostatic, cold

Malaria, asthma,diarrhoea, kidney and bladder diseases, Ose,Igi- 16 Adansonia digitata Bombacaceae 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 of 24 Aframomum melegueta Zingiberaceae Leaves,seeds stimulant,anthelmintics,wounds,coughs,anaemia,rheumatism,mea oji,citta,gyandamaryaji paradise sles,malaria,toothache

25 Aframomum sceptrum Zingiberaceae 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, tooth 29 Agelenopsis chevaleri Olacaceae Igo Agelenopsis,igo Bark, roots, seeds, leaves 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,avu Flatcrown albizia Bark Gonorrhoea,night blindness,piles,anthelmintics,cough ,tsintsiyar,kurmii 33 Albizia ferruginea Leguminosae Ayinre ogo,ngu,kurmii False thorn albizia Root, stem bark,leaves Dysentery, constipation,fish poison

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

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

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

Chewing sticks, venereal diseases,emmenagogue,ring 37 Alchornea laxiflora Euphorbiaceae Pepe, Ijan Three-veined bead string Stem,roots,leaves worm,antioxidant,(leaves traditional wraps for cola nuts).

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

Orogbo Root, leaves, stem-bark, 39 Allanblackia floribunda Guttiferae Fallow tree Malaria, dysentery, toothache, chicken pox small pox, measles erin,egba,nkpukpotiri fruit

Alubosa-elewe,albasa 40 Allium ascalonicum Liliaceae Shallot,spring onion Leaves, bulb 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,emme nagogue,antimicrobials,blood tonic, Malaria.

Eekan-ehoro,alarto, odu- 43 Allophylus africanus Sapindaceae African false currant Leaves, roots, bark Diarrhoea, pile, toothache,anthelmintics,venereal diseases,cough oko, Ringworm,anthelmintics,aphrodisiac,amenorrhoea,cough,skin Eti erin, ida-egun,ida- 44 Aloe barteri Liliaceae Aloe Leaves infections,astringent,antitumour,pile,fruits for preventing snake orisa,moda. bite,

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

Breast development, filaria worms,anthelmintics, antidote, malaria 46 Alstonia boonei Apocynaceae Awun, ahun,eghu,akpi Stool wood,pattern wood Root, bark, leaves fever, yellow fever,anti-periodic

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

Dysentery, antimicrobials,dysmenorrhea,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,eczema inine ogwu

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

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

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

Abirisoko,langbodo,ogirisa 58 Anchomanes difformis Araceae Anchomanes Roots Diuretics,purgative,gonorrhoea ko,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.

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

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

65 Anonidium Manni Annonaceae Ewuro-Igbo Bark Diarrhoea, cough, sores, fever, rheumatism 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,antispasmo 74 Apium graveolens Apiaceae Seleri-saladi Celery Whole plant dic,stimulant,diuretic,cough

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

Urinary tract infection, aphrodisiac, anthelmintic, astingent, 76 Areca catechu Palmae Betel nut Nut carminative. Ekan-Ekun, Egun- Mexican poppy,prickly Whole plant, latex, roots, Jaundice, gonorrhoea, skin 77 Argemone mexicana Papaveraceae arugbo,kwarkoro poppy seeds diseases,diuretics,blennorhoea,tapeworms,abscesses

78 Argyreia nervosa Convolvulaceae Elephant creeper Root, leaves. Nervous disorder, skin 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,kalankuw 85 Aspilia africana Compositae Haemorrhage plant Leaves, flowers disorders,tuberculosis,nervous disorders,guinea- a 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 Abere-Oloko, Omo Flowers, leaves,whole Diarrhoea, abdominal disorders,enema, 103 Bidens pilosa Compositae needles,beggar's langanran plant rheumaticism,coughs,anaesthetic,ease labour,antipyretics,caries tick,hairy beggarticks

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

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

Malaria, migraine, dysentery,ease labour,hypoglycaemic 106 Blighia sapida Sapindaceae Isin,Okpu ulla,Gwanja kusa Akee apple Leaves, bark, fruit agent,(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,absc 126 Bryophyllum pinnatum Crassulaceae Eru-odundun,abomoda Leaves,roots,,leaf sap plant esses,antifungal,epilepsy, antimicrobial, anticancer.

127 Bryoria africana Cucurbitaceae Roots Purgative

Amuje wewe, ade,Kimbar Jaundice, pile, gonorrhoea,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,mea 137 Cajanus cajan Leguminosae Otili,Orela,viovio Pigeon pea Leaves, seeds sles,mouth wash.

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

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

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

141 Calliandra haematocephala Leguminosae Tude,ule Calliandra Leaves Antimicrobials

Fevers,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,abortifacient, apple 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, Cardiospermum halicacabum Baloon vine, heart Skin eruption, piles, rheumatism, syphilitic 157 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,med 158 Carica papaya Caricaceae Ibepe,Ojo,gwanda Paw paw Leaves, seeds, fruits icinal recipes,papain enzyme as meat tenderizer,convulsion,mental disorder, malaria.

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

Agogo-igun, Apari- 160 Carpha procera Cyperaceae Bark Febrifuge, anthelmintic, appetizer, 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, White silk cotton Flowers, leaves, 167 Ceiba pentandra Bombacaceae Araba,egungun,Rimii,Akpu gonorrhoea,emollient,syphilis,emetic,astringent,demulcent,asthm tree,kapok,fuma bark,exudate. a,diabetes,menorrhagia

168 Celastrus indica 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 Antimicrobial, dysentery, headache,malaria 183 Chromolaena odorata Compositae Siam weed Leaves,stem-twigs ,Awolowo,Obiarakara 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,Afotanta Lime,swing Leaves, stem, root, fruit gonorrhoea,carminative,hypertensive recipe,flavouring ,Epe nkirisi agent,measles,cough,toothache,anthelmintics,scurvy.

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

Osan-laimu,oroma- 197 Citrus limon Rutaceae Lemon Fruits,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.

207 Clerodendrum paniculatum Verbenaceae Ora-ojola, adabi Garden quinine Roots, leaves Antipyretic, anthelmintics,venereal diseases, rheumatism,malaria

208 Clerodendrum umbellatum Verbenaceae Leaves Wounds, cut. 209 Clerodendrum volubile Verbenaceae 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,stimulant, emmanagogue,menorrhoea,leprosy

234 Connarus africanus Connaraceae seed, root bark Anthelmintic, astriagent

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

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

237 Copaifera mildbraedii 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,asthma

239 Cordia millenii Boraginaceae Omo African cordia Stem bark Fever, cough, stomachache,mild tonic,astringent,toothache

240 Corynanthe johimbe Rubiaceae Idagbon Yohimbe plant Stem bark Hypertension,aphrodisiac, dysmenorrhoea

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

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

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

Eegun- 249 Crateva adansonii Capparaceae orun,taniya,ajanaka,Ungud Garlic pear Leaves, bark Tonic, stomachache, antipyretic,rubefacient,urinary disorders udu,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 Chronic cough, tuberculosis, 252 Crinum jagus Amaryllidaceae Frest crinum, poison bulb Bulb, Leaves obase, Albasar kwadi rheumatism,emetic,whitlow,anthelmintics,purgative,rubefacient Sandcrown berry,crystal 253 Crossopteryx febrifuga Rubiaceae Ayeye Root, stem bark Fever, gastrointestinal&respiratory disorders. bark

Koropo,alatunse,saworo,Y Root, seeds, juice of 254 Crotalaria retusa Leguminosae Rattle box,rattle pea Fever, cirrhosis, liver lesions, dysentery,colic,vermifuge ara, Akidimuo pods,leaves.

Guinea worm, convulsions, skin diseases.rheumatic pain, urinary 255 Croton lobatus Euphorbiaceae Eru,Namijin-zaakii bansaa Cascarilla Root, bark, leaves 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,vegetable- 264 Cucurbita pepo Cucurbitaceae Seeds, leaves,fruits,pulp cathartic,taenicide,diuretic,demulcent,anthelmintics,boils,burns,an a,gboro. marrow ti-tumour.

Skin disease,anaesthetic,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,omi Laxative, kidney, liver disease, 268 Cuscuta australis Convolvulaceae nsinminsin- Dodder, devil’s root Whole plant sores,laxative,astringent,anthelmintic,measles gogoro,Soyyaya

Shawere pepe, 269 Cyathula prostrata Amaranthaceae Pasture weed Whole 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 Venereal diseases, astringent, haemostatic, urinary infection, 273 Cynodon dactylon Graminae Bahama grass,dub grass Leaves, root kudaa wounds.

Nut grass, tiger To induce vomiting,diuretic,anthelmintics,carminative,menstrual 274 Cyperus esculentus Cyperaceae 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-elemosoo,emeso- 279 Dalbergiella welwitschii Leguminosae West African black wood Stem, twigs, roots, leaves Bronchial ailments,purgative,anthelmintic,menstrual disorder. igangan, afoso,

Iya,Kadaura,Ozabwa, African copaiba,balsam Dysentery, diarrhoea, toothache,urinary infection,astringent,tooth 280 Daniellia oliveri Leguminosae Gum, bark Maje tree,niger-copal,maaje ache

281 Daniellia thurifera Leguminosae Iya Frankincense tree Stem-wood dust Scabies

Apikan,Ajegun- Devil's trumpet,hairy 282 Datura metel Solanaceae Leaves 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,sedat rawiya,Myaramuo trumpet,jimson-weed ive,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,antidot Isu-emina,emina,isu- Air potato,aerial potato 297 Dioscorea bulbifera Discoreaceae Tuber e for snake and scorpion venom,coughs,mental ahun,Dooyar bisa yam problems,diabetes,weak erection,breast enlargement,fever,rheumatism,antimicrobials.

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

299 Dioscoreophyllum cumminsii Mennispermaceae Inunurin, Omuaja Serendipity berry Fruits,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- 318 Elaeis guineensis Palmae Red oil palm Root, palm oil,bark,kernels Malaria, mental disorders,diarrhoea,asthma,measles. ope,Nkwe,Ake,Kwakwar Intestinal Leaves, stem 319 Elaeophorbia drupifera Euphorbiaceae Oroigi, oroonigi Asthma plant parasities,fever,measles,purgative,warts,epilepsy,asthma,analge bark,roots,latex sic,skin diseases.

320 Elephantapus scaber Compositae Leave, root Fever, cough.

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

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

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

324 Embelia guineaasis Myrsinaceae Leaves, root Anthelmintic, skin diseases

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

Ulcers, craw-craw, abscesses of the breast, yaws, lice, Odundun-owo, odundun- Tassel flower,scarlet 326 Emilia coccinea Compositae Leaves, sap, roots. ringworm, febrifuge, syphilis, hernia, gonorrhoea, okun,Ogbunizu,nte -ana tassel flower measles,cough,salad.

Osopupa, Awopa,dokita- Typhoid fever,malaria,antimicrobials, jaundice, rickettsia,infective 327 Enantia chlorantha Annonaceae African yellow wood Bark igbo,Kakerim 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, 334 Eruatamia coronaria Apocynaceae Leaves, stem, root Anthelmintic, skin infection, toothache, eye diseases-ophthalmia. Nero's crown

335 Eryngium foetidum Umbelliferae Leaves Ulcer, headache, hysteria

Ologbosere,lakale,Majiriya Leaves, bark, Anthelmintics,cathartic,dysentery,antipyretic,emmenagogue,galac 336 Erythrina senegalensis Leguminosae Parrot tree,coral tree ,echichi seeds,roots. togue

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

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

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

Ajinringburigbu, 340 Euadenia trifoliata Capparaceae Euadenia Roots, stem, bark,fruit Tuberculosis,arthritis, otalgia, 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.

Cough, asthma, catarrh, hay-fever,pulmonary ailment,hay Emi-ile, iroko-iju,egele,oro- fever,amoebic 349 Euphorbia hirta Euphorbiaceae elewe,ahihia ugwa,Noonon Asthma weed Whole plant,exudate dysentery,conjuctivitis,anthelmintic,aphrodisiac,increase lactation kurciyaa,Odane inenemii and shape of breast,hypertension,antispasmodic

Topical application to aid umbilical cord drop- 350 Euphorbia kamerunica 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,toothach e.

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 Dysentery.aphrodisiac,oral thrush,toothache

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

372 Garcinia manni Guttferae Okuta, Okok Root,stem Diuretic

Gangan, 373 Gardenia ternifolia Rubiaceae Yellow gardenia, gaude. Roots, fruits Fever, cough, stomachache, dysentery,skin lesion,emetic oruwan,Gaudan,Ulimili 374 Geophila obvallata Rubiaceae Leaves Eye wash, headache, tooth ache, stomachache

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

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

Mora, ewe- Gloriosa,climbing Gonorrhoea, head lice, 377 Gloriosa superba Liliaceae aje,akalamagbo,Obara Tubers, leaves 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,tur Skin diseases, leprosy, dysentery, diarrhoea, nasal discharge, 383 Gnidia kraussiana Thymelaeceae Root, leaves uribi. purgative.

Bachelor's button, globe 384 Gomphrena globosa Amaranthaceae Whole plant,leaves Antipyretic,diuretic,astringent,cough,laxative,emmenagogue amaranth 385 Gongronema latifolium 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 388 Annonaceae Agudugbu Roots,leaves,bark Anthelmintics,purgative,ease labour,menorrhagia,weak erection.. suaveolens

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 sickness, 401 Haematostaphis barteri Anacardiaceae Tursuhi,jan danyaa Stem, bark, roots diarrhoea.

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

Igigun,Oghulu,Takar'dargi 403 Hannoa klaineana Simaroubaceae 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, Stem-bark, root bark, Dysentery, piles, trypanosomiasis, fever, cold, jaundice, scabies, 405 Harungana madagascariensis Hypericaceae Asunje,Uturu,Otori, Alillibar Dragon's blood tree leaves,sap haemostatic,emetic,black tongue,urinary fistula,ringworm,jaundice raafii

406 Hedranthera barteri 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,s 415 Hibiscus surattensis Malvaceae Whole plant,leaves Stomachache,mystic uses eniferan,emo,sinkin-mini

416 Hildegradia barteri Sterculiaceae Okurugbedu,Kariya Hildegradia Bark Epilepsy

Ogo, tarzan-igbo,zoro- Breast cancer,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-ole,suiiti- 419 Hoslundia opposita Labiatae Hoslundia Whole plant,leaves diseases,diabetes,jaundice,abdominal agbe pain,antipyretic,haemostatic,antimicrobial, Malaria.

420 Hybanthus enneaspermus Violaceae Abiwere Hybanthus Whole plant Easy and painless child delivery.

Mafowo kauruonu bayin 421 Hygrophila auriculala Acanthaceae Whole 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,U 425 Hymenostegia afzelii Leguminosae Hymenostegia Stem bark,twigs Astringent,toothache,piles,cough beze

426 Hyoscyamus niger Solanaceae Herbane Seeds, leavs Antispasmodics, eye-wash, sedative.

427 Hypoestes forskalei Acanthaceae Ogbigbo Hypoestes Whole plant Skin infections

428 Hypoestes verticillaris Acanthaceae Ekere, Akwukwoijiji 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,aborti 432 Icacina tricantha Icacinaceae Gbegbe Icacina Leaves,root,exudate facient,wound,dermatophytosis.

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

Poor man's 434 Impatiens glandulifera Balsaminaceae touch me not orchid,policeman's 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 spleen 436 Indigofera macrophylla Leguminosae Indian-indigo Leaves makoomiyaa. and liver,skin diseases.

Ogbo oro ayaba, ewe- Whole plant, leaves, 437 Ipomoea asarifolia Convolvulaceae Morning glory Haemorrhage, urinary problem,purgative,syphilis. gboro,Duman kadaa flowers

Odunkun, Boils, wounds, bronchial asthma,purgative,breast 438 Ipomoea batatas Convolvulaceae anamo,kunkundukun,Dank Sweet potato Leaves,tuber. swelling,diabetes,antimicrobials. ali,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, bruises.rheumatic 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 , Laali.Lallee Hennaplant Leaves, flowers,bark menorrhagia,astringent,skin diseases, malaria.

Akika,Okpu,Kekera Leaves,roots,young Fevers,burns,liver abscess,purgative,amenorrhoea,typhoid 476 Lecaniodiscus cupanioides Sapindaceae kuchi,Kaafi naamaa - lecaniodiscus 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

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

480 Leptadenia hastata Rubiaceae Iran-aji-igbo Leptadenia Root, leaves, flowers Antimicrobials, antispasmodic

481 Leptochloa coenilescins Poaceae Gyasua Whole plant Bathing of newborn

482 Leptogramma pillosiusaila Thelyptoidacea Rhizome Diabetes, obesity

483 Leucaena glauea Leguminosae Seeds Stimulant, tonic.. 484 Leucas martinicensis Labiatae Keke-owu 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,anti olo microbials,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 542 Momordica charantia Cucurbitaceae disorders,diabetic recipe,emetic,night Kakayi gourd,balsam pear root blindness,aphrodisiac,dysmenorrhoea,anthelmintic,antimicrobials

Large-leaved African 543 Momordica foetida Cucurbitaceae 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 ogu Leaves, stem bark, root 550 Morinda lucida Rubiaceae Brimstone-tree diseases,purgative,emetic,diuretic,jaundice,flatulence, Anti- ,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,catarrhal Bagaaruwar makka die” ,drumstick tree 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, rheumatism, 567 Nauclea diderrichii Rubiaceae Opepe,Uburu,Tafashiya Root, stem bark, fruit tree dysentery,febrifuge

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

569 Nelsonia compestria 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,Mkpokpome Vomiting,astringent,antiseptic,demulcent,sedative,rheumatic 576 Nymphaea lotus Nymphaeceae Water lily Whole plant re pains, Anti-tumour.

Gonorrhoea, catarrhal conditions, cough, constipation, dysentery, Efinrin- 577 Ocimum basilicum Labiatae Sweet and Hairy basil Whole plant ringworm,carminative,stimulant,hypertension,anthelmintics,antipyr wewe,daidoya,Nchanwu etic,blood tonic.

Efinrin-nla,efinrin- Cough, diarrhea, convulsions, fever, cold, bronchitis,colic ,insect 578 Ocimum gratissimum Labiatae aja,oromoba,Daidoya, Tea bush,balsam,basil Leaves, whole plant repellant,antimicrobials,anthelmintics,hypertension,hypertension,d Nchanwu iabetes,piles, Antibacteria.

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

Antipyretic, ease labour, nervous disorders,haemostatic, 580 Oldelandia corymbosa Rubiaceae Oyigi,Raatsa-hanji Oldelandia Whole plant venereal disorders, antidote to snake venom

Anthelmintics,scabies,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, 586 Oxalis corniculata Oxalidaceae Yellow oxalis,wood sorrel Leaves Fever, dysentery,warts, boils. Patanmo,Oneko,Tsuku

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

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

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

Jagborokun,rogbo- 590 Palisota hirsuta Commelinaceae Palisota Roots,leaves,stem-twigs. Anaemia, dysentery,cough,toothache,gonorrhoea. aguntan,Atolo,Ikpere aturu

591 Pallaea schweinfurthii Adeantaceae Cliff-brake fem Rhizome Sore gums, mouth cankery.

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

593 Parinari curatellaefolia Rosaceae Abo-idofun,Rura Rough-skinned plum Roots,leaves,bark Skin infections,antipyretic,anthelmintics,nervous 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,astringent.aphrodisiac, malaria. akuko,Yatsabiyar

600 Paulowilhelnua polyspernia Acantuaceae Leaves Guineaworm

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

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

Esu-funfun,eesu,esusun- 603 Pennisetum purpureum Poaceae 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,jaundic e.

613 Phaseolus vulgaris Leguminosae Awuje, Eree,Wake Kidney bean Seeds Antifungal,skin diseases

614 Phaulopsis falcisepala Acanthaceae Apa-Ogbe Phaulopsis Whole plant Wounds, skin parasite, laxative, aphrodisiac

615 Philoxerus vermiculatus Amaranthaceae Amarante bond Leaves Hernia pains, fever, inflammation. 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, 617 Phyllanthus amarus Euphorbiaceae Phyllanthus,amarus plant Whole plant fever, jaundice, stomach-ache, dysentery,ringworm, yoloba,Geron-tsuntsaye hypertension.

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

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

Chopnut, Calabar bean, Glaucoma, antidote to atropine and strychnine poison, 620 Physostigma venosum 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,hyperten sion

Black pepper White Diuretic, carminative, aromatic, diaphoretic, piles, diarrhoea, 625 Piper nigrum Piperaceae Fruit peper boils, Rheumatic, pains, toothache, emmenagogue antiperiodic.

Rheumatism, inflammatory tumours, 626 Piper umbellatum Piperaceae Ewe efon, iwere Wild pepper leaves, root, fruits carmative,diuretic,emmenagogue,pile,urinary disorders Purgative,headache,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.