Table 1.
Plant combinations used to treat skin disorders by lay people in northern Maputaland
| Plant species use in combination | Parts used | Skin disorder treated |
|---|---|---|
|
C. kirkii + S. serratuloides + R. multifidus + F. sur + E. elephantina + S. pirie + D. delagoensis |
Root + leaves + whole plant + bark + bulb |
Sores |
|
A. burkei + O. engleri + S. birrea + S. cordatum + T. elegans + L. javanica |
Bark + leaves |
Sores |
|
B. discolor + E. tirucalli + H. hemerocallidea + O. engleri + S. serratuloides |
Stem with leaves (twigs) + modified stem + corm + bark + leaves |
Sores |
|
C. kirkii + E. elephantina + S. pirie + R. multifidus + D. delagoensis |
Roots + bark + whole plant + bulb |
Shingles |
|
A. burkei + K. africana |
Bark |
Ringworm |
|
B. pilosa + S. pseudocordifolia |
Leaves + whole plant |
Ringworm |
|
C. inerme + D. cinerea |
Stem with leaves |
Acne |
|
H. hemerocallidea + L. revoluta |
Corm + bulb |
Ringworm |
|
H. hemerocallidea + S. rigescens |
Corm + fruit |
Boils |
|
B. pinnata + S. serratuloides |
Leaves |
Shingles |
|
S. birrea + S. cordatum |
Bark |
Burns |
|
S. brachypetala + S. birrea |
Bark |
Sores |
|
S. serratuloides + D. delagoensis |
Leaves + bulb |
Rash |
| S. madagascariensis + S. spinosa | Leaves + fruit sap | Sores |