Lightwood
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swahili name
Mugavu
More Local Names
borana:
DIGO:
duruma:
giriama:
kamba:
kauma:
kikuyu:
kipsigis:
kisii:
kuria:
luhya:
Omubele
LUO:
Ober
maasai:
maragoli:
meru:
mijikenda:
nandi:
NUBI:
OGIEK:
pokomo:
pokot:
rabai:
sabaot:
samburu:
suba:
TURKANA:
Scientific Name
Albizia coriaria
plant family
Plant Details and use
- Stem Bark:
- Decoctions are used to treat coughs, sore throats, syphilis, and skin diseases.
- Applied to fresh wounds to stop bleeding.
- Used for treating intestinal worms, dysentery, and bronchial affections.
- Leaves:
- Decoctions are used externally for headaches and as a wash for fever.
- Gargled to relieve toothaches.
- Applied to kill head lice.
- Roots:
- Used in traditional remedies for reproductive health and central nervous system conditions.
- General Tonic:
- The plant is used as a general health tonic in communities where it is prevalent.
- Decoction: Boiling plant parts (bark, leaves, or roots) in water to extract medicinal compounds.
- Maceration: Soaking plant parts in water to create a medicinal infusion.
- Infusion: Steeping plant parts in hot water, similar to making tea.
- Topical Application: Applying cooled decoctions or pastes directly to the skin for sores, pimples, or other skin ailments.
treatable conditions
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