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COMMON NAME: Horn-pod treeLOCAL NAME: ThomboziBINOMIAL NAME: Diplorhynchus condylocarponPLANT FAMILY: ApocynaceaeA nativ...
01/10/2024

COMMON NAME: Horn-pod tree
LOCAL NAME: Thombozi
BINOMIAL NAME: Diplorhynchus condylocarpon
PLANT FAMILY: Apocynaceae

A native to tropical and southern Africa.

Horn-pod tree is a shrub or small tree with very sweet-scented flowers.

MEDICINAL
A decoction of the root bark is used to treat indigestion, diarrhoea, fever, snakebites, infertility and venereal diseases.

A decoction of the root is used to treat a variety of complaints including chronic cough, pneumonia and pulmonary tuberculosis; re**al prolapse; diabetes; testicle inflammation; and to facilitate giving birth.

Combined with salt, it is used to treat cough.

The root powder is taken with food to treat anorexia and is added to porridge in order to treat pain in the digestive tract.

The body is washed with an infusion of the root to treat measles.

A leaf infusion is used to treat headache and stomach problems.

The latex is smeared on cuts to heal them.

Traditionally, it is believed to stimulate milk flow in nursing mothers, a few drops of the latex being sprinkled over the breasts.

OTHER USES
A fibre obtained from the bark is used for weaving.

A latex obtained from injuries to the plant is used to repair bicycle tyres.

The Latex is also used as glue to stick feathers and metal tips to arrows.

The latex is also smeared on hides of drums to improve the tone.

The wood is suitable for ornaments, furniture, fencing.

COMMON NAME: Sjambok podLOCAL NAME: MuwawaniBINOMIAL NAME: Cassia abbreviataPLANT FAMILY: FabaceaeA native of East and S...
30/09/2024

COMMON NAME: Sjambok pod
LOCAL NAME: Muwawani
BINOMIAL NAME: Cassia abbreviata
PLANT FAMILY: Fabaceae

A native of East and Southern Africa, Cassia abbreviata is a tropical tree species in the genus Cassia.

Traditionally considered as one of the most important traditional medicine plants.

MEDICINE
The smoke of smouldering twigs is inhaled to cure headache.

The powdered stem bark is applied to abscesses and added to food to cure diarrhoea. A decoction of the stem bark is used as a purgative and to cure malaria and diarrhoea.

A decoction, or the dried powdered roots in water, is drunk as a treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, stomach-ache, bilharzia, venereal diseases, pneumonia, uterus complaints, heavy menstruation and snakebites.

Malaria (including blackwater fever) is also treated with extracts from the roots.

A root infusion is kept in the mouth, or the roots are chewed and swallowed, in order to relieve toothache.

OTHER USES
The stem bark is used for tanning and dyeing.

The smell of the crushed leaves is said to drive snakes from their holes.

The wood is termite resistant and therefore the poles are preferred for house construction.

COMMON NAME: Asthma PlantLOCAL NAME: Chala cha nkhwaleBINOMIAL NAME: Euphorbia hirtaPLANT FAMILY: EuphorbiaceaeOriginati...
29/09/2024

COMMON NAME: Asthma Plant
LOCAL NAME: Chala cha nkhwale
BINOMIAL NAME: Euphorbia hirta
PLANT FAMILY: Euphorbiaceae

Originating from the tropical regions of the Americas. It is a hairy herb that grows in open grasslands, roadsides and pathways.

Euphorbia hirta is often used traditionally for female disorders, respiratory ailments (cough, coryza, bronchitis, and asthma), worm infestations in children, dysentery, jaundice, pimples, gonorrhea, digestive problems, and tumors.

It is mostly consumed in herbal tea.

COMMON NAME: Common yellow commelinaLOCAL NAME: Kholavani/ChamusungwiBINOMIAL NAME: Commelina africana PLANT FAMILY: Com...
13/06/2024

COMMON NAME: Common yellow commelina
LOCAL NAME: Kholavani/Chamusungwi
BINOMIAL NAME: Commelina africana
PLANT FAMILY: Commelinaceae

It is native to Sub‑Saharan Africa.

It is occasionally consumed as a leaf vegetable, and occasionally fed to rabbits and pigs in East Africa.

The herb is used traditionally for irregular menstrual flow.

In other Sub-Saharan cultures, like The Ndebele, use a decoction of the roots in the treatment of venereal diseases and as a medicine for women suffering unduly during the menstrual period. The ash of the plant is used as one of the ingredients in a Sotho charm application to the loins for sterility and an infusion is drunk for the same purpose.

COMMON NAME: Hairy FleabaneLOCAL NAME: KhumbwiBINOMIAL NAME: Conyza bonariensisPLANT FAMILY: AsteraceaeIt is found throu...
12/06/2024

COMMON NAME: Hairy Fleabane
LOCAL NAME: Khumbwi
BINOMIAL NAME: Conyza bonariensis
PLANT FAMILY: Asteraceae

It is found throughout the tropics and subtropics as a pioneer plant; its precise origin is unknown.

In Malawi, its distributed countrywide and grows in wild as a w**d.

The medicinal uses attributed to Conyza species include the treatment of malaria and wounds, as well as antibacterial, antioxidant, cytotoxic, antiinflammatory, analgesic, antiviral, antiproliferative, antischistosomal, antiprotozoal and antidiarrheic activities.

Fleabane is non-toxic, posing no harm to humans, including children. Mild stomach upset possible if ingested by kids;

We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Vice President Saulos Chilima. Our heart goes out to all Malawians d...
12/06/2024

We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Vice President Saulos Chilima. Our heart goes out to all Malawians during this difficult time. May we find comfort in the memories of his leadership, dedication, and passion for Malawi. His legacy will live on, and he will be deeply missed.

Plants in Malawi

COMMON NAME: Leucas deflexaLOCAL NAME: NantukunyaBINOMIAL NAME: Leucas deflexaPLANT FAMILY: LamiaceaeA long straggling a...
27/05/2024

COMMON NAME: Leucas deflexa
LOCAL NAME: Nantukunya
BINOMIAL NAME: Leucas deflexa
PLANT FAMILY: Lamiaceae

A long straggling aromatic herb of submontane to montane locations in West and Southern Africa.

It is recorded as used in West Africa, Uganda and Malawi as medicinal plant for eye treatments, diarrhoea, dysentery and other conditions.

COMMON NAME: Red stinkwoodLOCAL NAME: dadzi (chewa); msisita, mkunu (yao); mzumira (tumbuka)BINOMIAL NAME: Prunus africa...
27/05/2024

COMMON NAME: Red stinkwood
LOCAL NAME: dadzi (chewa); msisita, mkunu (yao); mzumira (tumbuka)
BINOMIAL NAME: Prunus africana
PLANT FAMILY: Rosaceae

Widespread throughout the upland regions of Cwntral and Southern Africa.

The species has a long history of traditional uses. The bark is used in numerous ways - as a wound dressing, a purgative, or an appetite stimulant, and to treat fevers, malaria, arrow poisoning, stomach pain, kidney disease, gonorrhoea, and insanity.

In addition to its value for its timber and its medicinal uses, Prunus africana is an important food source for frugivorous (fruit eaters) birds and mammals.

COMMON NAME: Governor's plumLOCAL NAME: NthemaBINOMIAL NAME: Flacourtia indica PLANT FAMILY: SalicaceaeFlacourtia indica...
18/05/2024

COMMON NAME: Governor's plum
LOCAL NAME: Nthema
BINOMIAL NAME: Flacourtia indica
PLANT FAMILY: Salicaceae

Flacourtia indica is a species of flowering plant native to much of Africa and tropical and temperate parts of Asia.

It has various uses, including folk medicine, fuel, animal food and human food.

The fruit is eaten raw or can be fermented to make wine. The fruit has diuretic properties, appetizing and digestive qualities, and potential antibacterial properties.

The leaves and roots are used in herbal medicine for treatment of snakebite. The bark is believed to be effective for arthritis. Most parts of the plant are used for cough, pneumonia, and bacterial throat infection. It has also been used for diarrhoea.

COMMON NAME: Short pod LOCAL NAME: Mtandanyerere/Msalanjasi/Kamenenambuzi/KapulumbweBINOMIAL NAME: Byrsocarpus orientali...
18/05/2024

COMMON NAME: Short pod
LOCAL NAME: Mtandanyerere/Msalanjasi/Kamenenambuzi/Kapulumbwe
BINOMIAL NAME: Byrsocarpus orientalis/Rourea orientalis
PLANT FAMILY: Connaraceae

The native to Tropical Africa - Kenya, Tanzania, southern DR Congo, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, northern Botswana.

Leaves are dried in the sun and then pounded and sieved. The resultant powder is steeped in hot water, stirred and boiled to form a thick vegetable paste which may be mixed with pounded groundnuts and eaten along with a staple such as ugali or nsima.

A decoction of the roots is used as a remedy for diarrhoea, STDs and blockage of the urethra. It is also used as a prophylactic against tick fever and for treating headaches

The wood is used for fuel

COMMON NAME: Camel's footLOCAL NAME: MpandulaBINOMIAL NAME: Bauhinia petersianaPLANT FAMILY: FabaceaeA native to Central...
17/05/2024

COMMON NAME: Camel's foot
LOCAL NAME: Mpandula
BINOMIAL NAME: Bauhinia petersiana
PLANT FAMILY: Fabaceae

A native to Central and Southern Africa.

The seeds of this plant are considered a delicacy in Botswana, where they are used as nuts. Ground and roasted seeds are often used for coffee. The unripe seeds are not harmful to humans and can be eaten. Botswanans also use the plants seeds for oil.

In Congo the bark is used for rope making, while the roots are used to make dye. The plant is harvested by livestock. Its growing as a decorative plant in countries like South Africa, Zimbabwe, and even in the United States.

In Zimbabwe the Shona tribe uses the plants roots for medical reasons, such as for treating dysmenorrhoea and female infertility. In South Africa the plants pounded leaves when mixed with salt are used to cure wounds. Also, in majority of countries the macerated roots of the plant are used for treating diarrhoea.

COMMON NAME: BarberryLOCAL NAME: Kanyuka / KayungaBINOMIAL NAME: Berberis holstiiPLANT FAMILY: BerberidaceaeOcurs in the...
14/05/2024

COMMON NAME: Barberry
LOCAL NAME: Kanyuka / Kayunga
BINOMIAL NAME: Berberis holstii
PLANT FAMILY: Berberidaceae

Ocurs in the highlands of eastern Africa, from northern Malawi to Ethiopia and Somalia

Berberis holstii is used as firewood, for making hedges, and cut branches are reported to be useful in the construction of barriers that are difficult for rodents to pass.

It is also used in traditional medicine against a host of ailments, including coughing, pneumonia, malaria, stomach ache, and STDs, as an infusion of the root.

One study found that alkaloid extracts of the roots showed significant activity against a strain of the malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum.

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