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Capparaceae

Documentary entry

Boscia albitrunca (Burch.) Gilg & Gilg-Ben.

Boscia albitrunca

Source topics

General symptoms Circulation and blood

Historical record: oedemas

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Capparaceae

Documentary entry

Boscia coriacea Graells

Boscia coriacea

Source topics

Infections and parasites Reproductive topics

Historical record: gonorrhoea

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Capparaceae

Documentary entry

Boscia foetida Schinz

Boscia foetida

Source topics

Digestive system

Historical record: constipation

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Toxicity is reported in SEPASAL. No home preparation or ingestion.

Capparaceae

Documentary entry

Boscia microphylla Oliv.

Boscia microphylla

Source topics

Digestive system Eyes and ears

Historical record: anodyne

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Capparaceae

Documentary entry

Boscia minimifolia Chiov.

Boscia minimifolia

Source topics

Skin and injuries Eyes and ears

Historical record: wounds

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Capparaceae

Documentary entry

Boscia mossambicensis Klotzsch

Boscia mossambicensis

Source topics

Respiratory system

Historical record: inflammation

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Capparaceae

Documentary entry

Boscia salicifolia Oliv.

Boscia salicifolia

Source topics

Digestive system Reproductive topics

Historical record: anal fissures

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Toxicity is reported in SEPASAL. No home preparation or ingestion.

Capparaceae

Documentary entry

Boscia senegalensis Lam.

Boscia senegalensis

Source topics

Circulation and blood Digestive system

Historical record: haemorrhoids

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Toxicity is reported in SEPASAL. No home preparation or ingestion.

Capparaceae

Documentary entry

Cadaba aphylla (Thunb.) Wild

Cadaba aphylla

Source topics

Digestive system Skin and injuries

Historical record: purgative

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Toxicity is reported in SEPASAL. No home preparation or ingestion.

Capparaceae

Documentary entry

Cadaba glandulosa Forssk.

Cadaba glandulosa

Source topics

Metabolism Digestive system

Historical record: diabetes mellitus

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Capparaceae

Documentary entry

Capparis cartilaginea Decne.

Capparis cartilaginea

Source topics

Respiratory system Digestive system

Historical record: coughs

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Capparaceae

Documentary entry

Capparis decidua (Forssk.) Edgew.

Capparis decidua

Source topics

Circulation and blood Skin and injuries

Historical record: Blood System Disorders

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Capparaceae

Documentary entry

Capparis fascicularis DC.

Capparis fascicularis

Source topics

Respiratory system

Historical record: colds

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Capparaceae

Documentary entry

Capparis lanceolaris DC.

Capparis lanceolaris

Source topics

Skin and injuries

Documented historical practice

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Safety has not been evaluated for self-medication: do not ingest or apply at home based on this documentary profile.

Capparaceae

Documentary entry

Capparis mitchellii Lindl.

Capparis mitchellii

Source topics

Skin and injuries

Documented historical practice

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Safety has not been evaluated for self-medication: do not ingest or apply at home based on this documentary profile.

Capparaceae

Documentary entry

Capparis spinosa L.

Capparis spinosa

Source topics

Circulation and blood Kidneys and urinary tract

Historical record: cardiovascular stimulant

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Capparaceae

Documentary entry

Capparis tomentosa Lam.

Capparis tomentosa

Source topics

Circulation and blood Digestive system

Historical record: haemorrhoids

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Toxicity is reported in SEPASAL. No home preparation or ingestion.

Capparaceae

Documentary entry

Crateva adansonii DC.

Crateva adansonii

Source topics

Infections and parasites Reproductive topics

Historical record: yellow fever

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Capparaceae

Documentary entry

Crateva tapia L.

Crateva tapia

Source topics

Digestive system General symptoms

Historical record: Dysentery

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Capparaceae

Documentary entry

Maerua angolensis DC.

Maerua angolensis

Source topics

Digestive system Other documentary records

Historical record: purgative

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Toxicity is reported in SEPASAL. No home preparation or ingestion.

Capparaceae

Documentary entry

Maerua crassifolia Forssk.

Maerua crassifolia

Source topics

Digestive system Circulation and blood

Historical record: stomachic

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Toxicity is reported in SEPASAL. No home preparation or ingestion.

Capparaceae

Documentary entry

Maerua edulis (Gilg & Gilg-Ben.) De Wolf

Maerua edulis

Source topics

Infections and parasites Reproductive topics

Historical record: syphilis

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Toxicity is reported in SEPASAL. No home preparation or ingestion.

Capparaceae

Documentary entry

Maerua juncea Pax

Maerua juncea

Source topics

Circulation and blood Digestive system

Historical record: other circulatory system disorders/effects

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Toxicity is reported in SEPASAL. No home preparation or ingestion.

Capparaceae

Documentary entry

Maerua oblongifolia (Forssk.) A.Rich.

Maerua oblongifolia

Source topics

Respiratory system Infections and parasites

Historical record: colds

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

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