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. 2016 Sep 29;13(6):83–89. doi: 10.21010/ajtcam.v13i6.13

Table 1.

Medicinal plant uses

Scientific and family name Local name Voucher number Plant part Preparation Medicinal uses UR FC RFC
Abrus precatorius L. Fabaceae Matihloya baloyi Mophutin g 119334 Whole plant Decoction Kidney problems Blood in urine 2 6 0.40
Abutilon fruiticosum Malvaceae Mophutin g 119365 Roots Decoction Cramps Muscle pulls 2 7 0.50
Acacia nigrescens Fabaceae Nkaya Mophutin g 117176 Stem Infusion Diarrhoea 1 11 0.70
Acacia nilotica Fabaceae Mugamazu Mophutin g 117174 Roots Decoction Mental illnesses Headaches Wounds 3 10 0.70
Acacia karoo Fabaceae Rizaza Mophutin g 119360 Roots Decoction Sexually transmitted infections 3 8 0.50
Albizia harveyi Fabaceae Ndzololwane Mophutin g 117161 Roots Decoction Rituals Cleansing ceremony 1 7 0.47
Alectra sessiliflora Scrophulariaceae Ndluwa Mophutin g 119340 Roots Whole plant Decoction Kidney problems 1 6 0.40
Agathisanthemum bojeri Rubiaceae Mavunge Mophutin g 119330 Roots Decoction Swollen testicles 1 4 0.27
Aloe marlothii Liliaceae Mhangana Mophutin g 117180 Stem Burn Eyes High blood pressure 2 15 1.00
Antidesma venosum Euphorbiaceae Ntsongwe Mophutin g 117167 Roots Decoction Fertility in women 2 10 0.67
Asparagus sp. Asparagaceae Nkwangulatilo Mophutin g 119329 Whole plant Decoction Sores Itching skin 2 8 0.53
Asparagus exuvialis Asparagaceae Nkwangulatil o lowuntsongo Mophutin g 119347 Roots Decoction Back pains Fatigue 2 9 0.60
Boophone disticha Amaryllidaceae Rihemana BC54 Bulb Decoction Truth serum Bad luck 2 10 0.67
Carissa edulis Apocynaceae Xivambula/num-num Mophutin g 119351 Roots Infusion Vomiting blood Ear problems 2 12 0.80
Catunaregam sp. A Poaceae Xirhombe Mophutin g 119345 Fruit Infusion Induces vomiting Laxative 2 13 0.87
Catunaregam spp. Rubiaceae Xirhuki Mophutin g 117170 Fruits Fruit Induces vomiting Traditional healer training 1 7 0.47
Chamaecrista capensis Fabaceae Mahlakule Mophutin g 119343 Roots Decoction Witchcraft 2 15 1.00
Crotalaria agatiflora Fabaceae Mahlampyana Mophutin g 119344 Roots Infusion Laxative 1 5 0.33
Cordia ovalis Boraginaceae Mpungwana Xinyanyam Mophutin g 117159 Bark of the stem infusion Good luck 1 14 0.93
Combretum imberbe Combretaceae Mondzo Mophutin g 117175 Roots or stem Infusion Menstruation 1 10 0.67
Combretum collinum Combretaceae Fufu Mophutin g 117156 Roots Infusion Painful legs Cramps Joint pains 4 10 0.67
Combretum apiculatum Combretaceae Xihlalavhana Mophutin g 119358 Whole plant Decoction Mouth colouring 1 3 0.20
Crabbea hirsuta Acanthaceae Xitsayitsayi Mophutin g 119366 Roots Infusion Eye problems 1 8 0.53
Crotolaria cf.burkeana Phuphuma Mophutin g 117184 Roots Mix with lotion Love charm Good luck 2 10 0.67
Fabaceae
Cucumis sp. Cucurbitaceae Mluma nyama Mophutin g 119363 Roots Decoction Menstrual pains 1 8 0.53
Dalbergia melanoxylon Fabaceae Xiphaladzi Mophutin g 117154 Roots Decoction Infusion Rashes 1 13 0.87
Dicerocaryum eriocarpum Pedaliaceae Dinda Mophutin g 119332 Whole plant Burn Cow delivery Headaches 2 6 0.40
Dichrostrachys cinerea spp. Nyassana() Fabaceae Ndzenga Mophutin g 117157 Roots Pods Decoction Infusion Snake bite Wounds 2 14 0.93
Diospyros lycioides subs. Lycioides Ebenaceae Xintomane Mophutin g 119336 Roots Decoction STD’s 1 3 0.20
Diospyros mespiliformis Ebenaceae Ntoma Mophutin g 117182 Roots or Leaves Decoction Infusion Urinary and sexually transmitted infections 2 10 0.67
Drimea sp. Hyacinthaceae Makatsana BC62 Bulb Decoction Treats tapeworms 1 7 0.47
Elaeodendron transvaalense Celastraceae Ngwavuma Mophutin g 117181 Stem Decoction Induces vomiting and good luck 2 14 0.93
Euclea crispa Ebenaceae Nhlangula lowu tsongo BC02 Roots Chew Used as toothbrush 1 11 0.73
Euclea natalensis Ebenaceae Nhlangula lowu kulu BC01 Roots Stem Chew Toothbrush Skin care STI 3 11 0.73
Faurea saligna Proteaceae Scima mlilo 118700 Leaves Decoction Epilepsy 1 6 0.40
Ficus burkei Moraceace Nhlulabambe BC89 Roots Infusion Eye problems 1 10 0.67
Gazania krebsiana Asteraceae Rhuketela Mophutin g 119369 Roots Direct Head sores 1 8 0.53
Gladiollis sp. Iridaceae Byanyibyanhova Mophutin g 119353 Bulb Infusion Induces vomiting 1 5 0.33
Grewia occidentalis Malvaceae Nsihana Mophutin g 117158 Stem Direct Magical 1 12 0.80
Gymnosporia buxifolia Celestraceae Xihlangwe Mophutin g 117155 Leaves Roots Decoction Infusion Epilepsy 1 14 0.93
Gymnosporia buxifolia Celastraceae Rigumkela Mophutin g 119357 Leaves Roots Infusion Epilepsy Fire burns 2 8 0.53
Helichrysum pallidum Asteraceae Mpetso Mophutin g 119348 Roots Burn Penile sores 1 9 0.60
Hermania sp. Starculiaceae Mbhune Mophutin g 119333 Roots Direct Treats moles 2 6 0.40
Hypoxis hemerocellidea Hypoxidaceae Mbhumbhununu BC42 Bulb Decoction High blood pressure 1 15 1.00
Indigofera sp. Fabaceae Khuvana Mophutin g 119331 Whole plant Decoction Magical 2 2 0.10
Ipomoea oblongata Convolvulaceae Dema (Black) Mophutin g 119362 Bulb Decoction Asthma High blood pressure 2 13 0.87
Jasminum L. abyssinicum Oleaceae Mthundangazi Mophutin g 119364 Roots Decoction Bladder cleaner 1 11 0.73
Jasminum fluminense Oleaceae Maloyana Mophutin g 119350 Roots Decoction STI 1 6 0.40
Jatropha zeyheri Euphorbiaceae Mfelo Mophutin g 117173 Bulb Chew Miscarriages Testicle sores 3 5 0.33
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora Crassulaceae Xinyanyo Mophutin g 117166 Whole plant Mix with lotion Love charm 1 9 0.60
Laggera crispata Asteracea Xikhwaxa Mophutin g 119337 Roots Decoction Swollen stomach 1 13 0.87
Lannea schweinfurthii var.stuhl Anacardiaceae Ximbombokanyi Mophutin g 119341 Roots Decoction Body aches 1 7 0.47
Lippia Javanica Verbenaceae Umsuzwane Mophutin g 119365 Roots Decoction Respiratory problems Chest pains Herbal tea 3 15 1.00
Macrotyloma maranguense Fabaceae Xikondlo Mophutin g 117171 Bulb Chew Swollen or painful testicles 1 7 0.47
Mundulea sericea Fabaceae Vatanyayini Mophutin g 119368 Roots Add to bath water Relieves nervous tension 1 15 1.00
Ochna natalitia) Ochnaceae Mahlanganisilama kulu Mophutin g 118701 Roots Decoction Painful joints 1 13 0.87
Ormocarpum trichocarpum Fabaceae Xisitane Mophutin g 117168 Inner bark of roots Infusion Erectile dysfunction 2 15 1.00
Opuntia ficus-indica Cactaceae Xitokorofiya Mophutin g 117178 Stem Decoction High blood pressure 1 7 0.47
Ozoroa sphaerocarpa Anarcadiaceae Xinungu mafi Mophutin g 119359 Whole plant Decoction Infusion Induces lactation Wounds 2 11 0.73
Pappea capensis Sapindaceae Xinungu Mophutin g 118702 Bark Decoction Penis enlargement Reduction of breasts in men 3 4 0.27
Pavetta gracilifolia cf.Rubiaceae Ncolovoti Mophutin g 119349 Roots Decoction Painful feet 1 6 0.40
Pterocarpus angolensis Mrhotso Mophutin g 117169 Roots Decoction Heartburn Stomach problems Induces vomiting 2 7 0.47
Pterocarpus rotundifolius Fabaceae Nxelele Mophutin g 117164 Roots Grind and add to the kraal water Fertility in cows 1 13 0.87
Peltophorum africanumRosaceae Nhlanhlanhu BC40 Roots Decoction Body pain 1 15 1.00
Piliostigma thonningii Fabaceae Nkholonkhotlho Mophutin g 117183 Roots and leaves Decoction Bone aches Erection enhancer 2 15 1.00
Philenoptera violacea Fabaceae Mbhandzu/Apple leaf Mophutin g 119335 Roots Infusion Induces vomiting Good luck 2 9 0.60
Phyllanthus reticulatus Euphorbiaceae Xincimba, Potato bush Mophutin g 118705 Roots Decoction Blood problems 1 7 0.47
Rhoicissus tridentata Vitaceae Mbhezaneleyi kulu Mophutin g 119338 Roots Decoction STI 1 6 0.40
Raphionacme procumbens Asclepiadaceae Dema Mophutin g 117172 Bulb Mix with milk Painful waist Enhances erection 2 4 0.27
Senna italica spp. Avachoides Fabaceae N’warimangana Mophutin g 117179 Roots Decoction STI 1 15 1.00
Schontia branchypetala Fabaceae Mvhomvhomvho Mophutin g 119370 Roots Seeds Decoction Shoulder pains Sternum pains 2 4 0.27
Sida Rhombifolia Malvaceae Tihoveta vhalungu Mophutin g 119355 Whole plant Grind and add to bath water Anti-dandruff 1 6 0.40
Solanum tomentosum Solanaceae Nthomane Mophutin g 117177 Roots Infusion Eyes 1 15 1.00
Sphedamnocarpus pruriens( Nqhayiye Mophutin g 119342 Roots Bath Pubic lice 1 6 0.40
Sphedomnocarpus pruriens Malpighiaceae Khodaxu Mophutin g 118703 Roots Decoction Vomiting blood 1 11 0.73
Strychnos madagascariensis Loganiaceae Nkwakwa Mophutin g 117163 Roots Decoction Infusion Induces vomiting Magical 2 15 1.00
Terminalia sericea Combretaceae Nkonolo Mophutin g 118704 Tumors Decoction Tonsils 1 15 1.00
Trichilia emetica Meliaceae Nkuhlu/Natalmahogany Mophutin g 119354 Roots Stem Infusion Painful feet Body cleaner 2 15 1.00
Vernonia colorata Compositae Mpyila Mophutin g 117160 Roots Decoction Foot problems topically 2 11 0.73
Cf. Vernonia Asteraceae Rikhwekhwe Mophutin g 119352 Whole plant Mix with lotion Body wounds 1 2 0.10
Vangueria infausta Rubiaceae Xinyathelo Mophutin g 117162 Roots Decoction Snake repellent, Snake bites 2 9 0.60
Ziziphus mucronata Rhamnaceae Mpasamhala Mophutin g 117165 Leaves Roots Mix with lotion Skin problems 2 14 0.93
To be identified Masunungulu Mophutin g 119361 Roots Chew Stomach disorders Tapeworms 2 7 0.47
To be identified Mphovhane BC32 Roots Decoction Wounds 1 8 0.27
To be identified Mhlambululowangati Mophutin g 119339 Roots Decoction Bath Swollen body Body pains 2 15 1.20
To be identified Mpempenya BC89 Roots Decoction STI 2 9 0.60