swahili name
Muarubaini
More Local Names
borana:
Muarubaini/ Mkilifi
DIGO:
Muarubaini
duruma:
giriama:
Mkilifi
kamba:
kauma:
kikuyu:
kipsigis:
kisii:
kuria:
luhya:
Mwarubaini
LUO:
maasai:
maragoli:
meru:
mijikenda:
nandi:
NUBI:
OGIEK:
pokomo:
pokot:
rabai:
Msekeretsa
sabaot:
samburu:
suba:
TURKANA:
Scientific Name
Azadirachta indica
plant family
Plant Details and use
For fungal infections and other skin conditions, oil is extracted from the seeds and applied directly to the affected areas, or 2 drops are added in a basin of hot water, then fingers and feet are dipped for as long as possible for better results.
For Malaria, a handful of the fresh leaves is boiled in a liter of water for 15-20mins. 1 glass is taken three times a day for 7 days. Children 10-16 yrs are given 1/2 a glass thrice a day. 6-10 years, 1/4 glass thrice a day.
Not recommended for children of 0-6yrs
treatable conditions
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