Uses in the literature: Arnold et al., 2002.
Zulu uses: No use record found in literature.
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Other uses: The timber is used for carving as a replacement of Trichilia emetica in KZN (Van Wyk and Gericke, 2000). It is grown for timber, shelter, shade firewood and a honey source (Boon, 2010).
151. Eucalyptus grandis W.Hill (Myrtaceae) Ugamthrini, Ugamthrini obovu
[0.57] [0.62] P134
No names found in literature
Uses at Amandawe: A hot leaf infusion is administered by steaming in treating flu (SGAM, JHLO, MYS, MAKAS, ZNK, MRMAD, TMBA, JZ, JB, PB, PUNCH, SUKD, MNQO, NDU, MAMBA, BMHL, DSHA, DLAMINI, MBUTHO, MSANI, REVDUM, MBUTHO, DZA).
Uses in the literature: Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk, 1962; Doke and Vilakazi, 1971;
Hutchings et al., 1996; York et al., 2011; York et al., 2012.
Zulu uses: Green leaves of an unidentified Eucalyptus species are burnt as a mosquito repellent (Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk, 1962). The bark of Eucalyptus sp known as umdlebe and umdlavusa are used medicinally (Hutchings et al., 1996). Bark of
unidentified Eucalyptus species is used in washes for pimples (Hutchings et al., 1996).
This plant is used in treating respiratory problems (York et al., 2012). Other ailments treated by the people of Maputaland are chills, coughs, runny nose, headache, chest pains, tonsillitis, sore throat, fatique, fever and blocked nose (York et al., 2011)
Other uses: Timber is used for carving as a replacement of Trichilia emetica in KZN (Van Wyk and Gericke, 2000).
152. Euclea natalensis A.DC. (Ebenaceae) Umshekisane
Not in the matrix P359
Ichithamuzi6,20,22, (iChithamuzi20,22), Idungamuzi6,8,20,22, (iDungamuzi20,22), (iNkaza22), Inkunzane6,22, Inkunzi ebomvana22, (inKunzi-emnyama6, 22), Intungamuzi8, Isinzimane6,8, (isiZimane6,8,20,22), (ilizamane6), (Mzaka8), (uManyathi22,24), Umhlalanyamazane6,
Umshekisane6,8,20, (umThsekisane20), Umtsikisane22, Umzimane6,8
Uses at Amandawe: A decoction made from the roots of this plant together with the roots of Merwilla plumbea and Eucomis automnalis is used to treat the lower abdominal complications (CHNDL, CHLZ).
Uses in the literature: Gerstner, 1939; Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk, 1962; Pujol, 1990;
Hutchings et al., 1996; De Wet and Ngubane, 2014.
Zulu uses: People of Maputaland use the roots in treating gynaecological and obstetrics ailments (De Wet and Ngubane, 2014). Root bark is used in treating scrofulous swellings (Bryant, 1966), blood purification and pleurisy (Hutchings et al., 1996). Bark is used as an ingredient in treating urinary tract infection, venereal diseases, susceptibility to sores and
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schistomasis (Hutchings et al., 1996). Bark infusion is used as a protective charm
(Hutchings et al., 1996) and to treat venereal disease known as drop and dysmenorrhoea (Pujol, 1990). The plant is used to treat scrofula and abdominal problems (Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk, 1962).
Other uses: Fresh roots treat stomach problems, malaria, ulcers and as an anthelmintic (Kokwaro, 1976)
153. Eucomis autumnalis (Mill.) Chitt. (Hyacinthaceae) Ukhwali, Umathunga, Umathunga obovu, (Unxangisuka) [0.32] [0.54] P136
Ukhokho1,6, (uMakhahndakansele22), Umakhandakansele1,6,22, Umakhondle1,22,25, Umakhunda10,22, uMnqunduwenkunzi22, Umathunga1,11,6,22,25
Uses at Amandawe: The bulb is used to treat isibhobo sharp internal body pains (TNGW); The bulb is used to treat back pains (DLAMINI); This plant is used to treat izilalo body pains experiences by aged people (REVDUM); The bulb is used to heal wounds (TMSO, MBUTHO); This plant is used to treat what is called internal
wounds, probably the ulcers. It is administered as enema (PB); This plant is used to treat “umzimb’omubi” a skin related disease resulting in an outbreak of sores all over the body (BMKH); The bulb is used as a tonic as specially as an immune booster and a blood purifier, it is mixed with sea water and administered as an enema (BKHW); The bulb is used to enhance faster healing of medical operation, it is mixed with Senecio serratuloides and administered orally and as a bath (NOMV);
The bulb is used to treat various baby ailments, it is administered as an enema to babies (MUN); The bulb is used as a tonic to treat various ailments (ZNGD,
MBUTHO, DZA); The bulb infusion is used to cleanse and flush the kidneys and the bladder (ZADL, CHNDL, CHLZ); Bulb decoction is used to treat venereal disease called ukubhajwa (MUN); A bulb decoction is mixed with the roots of Merwilla plumbea and Euclea natalensis is used to treat the lower abdomen (CHNDL).
Uses in the literature: Gerstner, 1941; Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk, 1962; Doke and Vilakazi, 1972; Bryant, 1966; Cunningham, 1988; Roberts, 1990; Bruneton, 1995;
Hutchings.et al., 1996; Van Wyk et al., 2009.
Zulu uses: Bulbs are widely used in decoctions administered as enemas (Cunningham, 1988). They are used to treat the urinary problems and fevers as emetics and enemas respectively. It is also used during pregnancy to facilitate childbirth (Gerstner, 1941;
Bryant, 1966).
Other uses: The Tswana people use the bulb shavings or roots with milk or water for colic, flatulence and abdominal problems (Roberts, 1990).
154. Eulophia angolensis (Rchb.f.) Summerh. (Orchidaceae) Umabelejongosi
Not in the matrix P360
198 Umabelejongosi6, 22
Uses at Amandawe: A mixture made from the pseudo bulbs of this plant are used as a tonic, administered as an enema (ANON, DSHA, MYS, NTAKA, MKHIZE).
Uses in the literature: none found.
Zulu uses: Young men use the tubers in the preparation of love charm (Hulme, 1954).
Other uses: No use record found in literature.
155. Euphorbia cupularis Boiss. (Euphorbiaceae) Ibunga, Umdlebe, Uvuthane
[0.05] [0.11] P137
Ibunga3, (Umbalele22,23), Umbulele3,6,10,22,23, Umdlebe2,3,10,22,23, Umdletshane2,3,6,10,22, Umdleba omncane6,10,22, (Umzilanyone6), umzilanyoni6
Uses at Amandawe: The bark is used medicinally for an unspecified ailment (TMSO); A paste made from the bark is used to treat burn wounds by direct application onto the wound. A plant species called umahedeni as well as umdlethsane serves the same purpose (REVDUM); This plant is used to treat coughs (BMKH); [This plant is used as an ingredient in most tonics (BMKH)].
Uses in the literature: Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk, 1962; Bryant, 1966; Mabogo, 1990;
Van Wyk and Gericke, 2000.
Zulu uses: The Zulu people treat headache by inhaling the pungent smell from crushed leaves (Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk, 1962). Crushed leaves to relieve headaches
associated with influenza and catarrh (Bryant, 1996). Leaves may be pounded with leaves of Ranunculus species, mixed with a little water, and drawn into the nose. Bark is used to make a powerful sorcery catarrh (Watt, 1967).
Other uses: Latex application is used to treat painful teeth with cavities by the Sotho from the Eastern Transvaal (Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk, 1962). The Swati use the latex externally only to treat embrocation (Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk, 1962). The Sotho people treat asthma by chewing a dry leaf (Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk, 1962).
156. Euphorbia ingens E.Mey. ex Boiss. (Euphorbiaceae) (Abaphaphi), Umnhlonhlo, Umphapha
[0.16] [0.19] P138
Abaphaphi10,22, Umahetheni6,10,22, uMahetheni20,28, Umhlonhlo6,10,18,20,22,26, (umHlonhlo20,26,28), Umphapha2,18,23
Uses at Amandawe: Unspecified parts are used to empty the overflowing gall or treat gall sicknesses (ZCEL); Sap dried and kept for six months and then mixed with fermented porridge, this mixture is then drunk as a tonic (MKP); This plant is used for undisclosed medicinal purpose (SHEZ); Parts of this plant are used to treat inflammation. Probably the dried material is applied into the incisions in the
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swollen area, (DLAMINI); The sap is used to remove warts (MYS, DSHA); This tree produces umafumbuka-Hydnora africana which is used to treat acne (MYS), stop diarhhoea (NOMV).
Uses in the literature: Gerstner, 1939; Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk, 1962; Gelfand et al.
1985; Mabogo, 1990; Boon, 2010.
Zulu uses: The latex is taken in small doses as a purgative (Gerstner, 1939). Also used against warts and cancer (Pooley, 1993). Timber is used for making doors and boats in Zululand, and as purgative (Boon, 2010). A tree cutting is planted in the yard as a protective charm (Corrigan et al., 2010).
Other uses: It is burnt and inhaled for asthma and taken for bronchitis and as a purge in Zimbabwe (Gelfand et al. 1985). Latex is used by Sotho to treat dipsomania and to treat cancer (Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk, 1962).
157. Euphorbia tirucalli L. (Euphorbiaceae) Umsululu
[0.22] [0.24] P139
uDuze20, Umdusi10, (uMunde20,22,23), Umunde10,22,23, (umDde-wehlathi20), Umnduze2,3,6,10,15,22, Umsululu2,3,6,10,20,22, (umSululu20)
Uses at Amandawe: This plant is used for an undisclosed medicinal purpose (SHEZ);
The sap from this plant it is used to cure and rid off the warts (MYS, ZCEL, DSHA, NOMV, MBUTHO, MSANI); Unidentified plant parts are used to healing body sores.
They are is used with chicken droppings and applied directly to the sores (JB); A bark mixture is administered as an enema to cure boils (MYS).
Uses in the literature: Gelfand et al. 1962; Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk, 1962; Mabogo, 1990; Hutchings et al., 1996; Pooley, 2006; De Wet et al., 2010; York et al., 2012; De Wet, 2013; De Wet et al., 2013; Nciki et al., 2016.
Zulu uses: This plant is used as traditional medicine (Pooley, 1993). The stem of this plant are used in treating a sexually transmitted diseases (De Wet et al., 2010). People of Maputaland use the stem in treating ear ache (York et al., 2011) and gonnorhoea (De Wet et al., 2012). This plant is used in treating respiratory problems (York et al., 2012).
The stem parts are used to treat sores (De Wet, 2013; De Wet et al., 2013; Nciki et al., 2016).
Other uses: The tree is planted as a protective by many Africans by planting the trees around homesteads as a protective charm against marauders (Watt and
Breyer-Brandwijk, 1962). In Tanganyika the sap of this plant is used to treat sexual impotence (Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk, 1962). Sap used to make rubber and the plant planted to keep moles away (Boon, 2010).
158. Euphorbia triangularis Desf. ex A.Berger (Euphorbiaceae)
Uhambanaye, Umalilisa, Umnhlonhlo, Umhlonhlo omncane, Umphumeleli, Umhlonhlwane