Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. Part III. Plants of the families Papilionaceae-Vitaceae

J Ethnopharmacol. 1983 Dec;9(2-3):237-60. doi: 10.1016/0378-8741(83)90034-x.

Abstract

Forty-six plants are listed, which are used by traditional healers in the northeastern part of Tanzania. For each species are given: the botanical name with synonyms; vernacular name; collection number; locality; habitus; approximate distribution and medical use. Results of a literature survey are also reported, including medical use, isolated constituents and pharmacological effects.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Phytotherapy
  • Plants, Medicinal / classification*
  • Tanzania