Bushy bulbine
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swahili name
More Local Names
borana:
DIGO:
duruma:
giriama:
kamba:
kauma:
kikuyu:
kipsigis:
kisii:
kuria:
luhya:
LUO:
maasai:
maragoli:
meru:
mijikenda:
nandi:
NUBI:
OGIEK:
pokomo:
pokot:
rabai:
sabaot:
samburu:
suba:
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Scientific Name
Bulbine abyssinica
plant family
Plant Details and use
The plant is used in the management of wounds and burns, the gel is applied on the wound or burn. For malaria, a handful of the crushed roots is steeped in 1 liter of cold boiled water for 15 minutes. It is then strained and drink 2 or 3 cupful daily for 5-7 days. For candida infections, the fresh smashed leaves are applied to the affected areas 2-3 times a day for 4-5 days.
treatable conditions
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