Forest Burr
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swahili name
Mshubiri mwitu
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
Pupalia lappacea
plant family
Plant Details and use
1. Medicinal Preparations
- Leaf Decoctions/Infusions:
- Diarrhea/Fever: Boiled leaves are consumed orally to treat gastrointestinal disorders and fever .
- Cough/Sore Throat: Leaf tea or steam inhalation is used for respiratory ailments.
- Poultices and Ointments:
- Wounds/Boils: Fresh leaves are crushed and mixed with palm oil or butter for topical application. Methanolic leaf extracts (10–20% ointments) accelerate wound healing by promoting contraction and antibacterial action.
- Bone Fractures: Leaf paste blended with sesame oil is applied externally.
- Root Preparations:
- Antidote for Snakebites: Root decoctions are consumed or applied to bites.
- Syphilis Treatment: Boiled roots are ingested as a purgative.
2. Dietary and Agroforestry Uses
- Edible Leaves: Tender leaves are cooked with groundnuts or coconut milk, though thorough washing is required to avoid colic.
- Soil Fertility Indicator: The plant’s presence signals fertile soils in agroforestry systems.
treatable conditions
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