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Fabaceae

Documentary entry

Abrus precatorius L.

Abrus precatorius

Source topics

Reproductive topics General symptoms

Historical record: aphrodisiac

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Abrus precatorius seeds contain abrin, a highly toxic, potentially fatal substance. No home preparation.

Fabaceae

Documentary entry

Acacia bivenosa DC.

Acacia bivenosa

Source topics

Respiratory system Nervous system and mental health

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.

Fabaceae

Documentary entry

Acacia cornigera (L.) L.

Acacia cornigera

Source topics

Skin and injuries

Historical record: insect stings

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

Fabaceae

Documentary entry

Acacia holosericea A.Cunn. ex G.Don

Acacia holosericea

Source topics

Respiratory system Nervous system and mental health

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.

Fabaceae

Documentary entry

Acacia melanoxylon R.Br.

Acacia melanoxylon

Source topics

Respiratory system Nervous system and mental health

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.

Fabaceae

Documentary entry

Acacia microbotrya Benth.

Acacia microbotrya

Source topics

Historical record: Inflammation

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

Fabaceae

Documentary entry

Adenolobus garipensis (E.Mey.) Torre & Hillc.

Adenolobus garipensis

Source topics

Circulation and blood Respiratory system

Historical record: heart disease

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

Fabaceae

Documentary entry

Adenolobus pechuelii (Kuntze) Korcz. & Hillc.

Adenolobus pechuelii

Source topics

Digestive system

Historical record: Digestive System Disorders

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

Fabaceae

Documentary entry

Afzelia africana Sm. ex Pers.

Afzelia africana

Source topics

Toxicology and safety

Historical record: Poisonings

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

Fabaceae

Documentary entry

Afzelia quanzensis Welw.

Afzelia quanzensis

Source topics

Infections and parasites Mouth and teeth

Historical record: schistosomiasis

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

Fabaceae

Documentary entry

Aganope thyrsiflora (Benth.) Polhill

Aganope thyrsiflora

Source topics

Digestive system

Reported local uses — documentary record

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Insufficient safety assessment in the cited sources: no self-medication or homemade medicinal preparation is recommended.

Fabaceae

Documentary entry

Albizia anthelmintica (A.Rich.) Brongn.

Albizia anthelmintica

Source topics

General symptoms Digestive system

Historical record: oedemas

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

Fabaceae

Documentary entry

Albizia antunesiana Harms

Albizia antunesiana

Source topics

Reproductive topics Infections and parasites

Historical record: aphrodisiac

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

Fabaceae

Documentary entry

Albizia gummifera (J.F.Gmel.) C.A.Sm.

Albizia gummifera

Source topics

Respiratory system General symptoms

Reported local use: fatigue and cough

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Documentary record only: safety and efficacy have not been established here. Do not self-medicate with this plant or replace medical treatment.

Fabaceae

Documentary entry

Albizia harveyi E.Fourn.

Albizia harveyi

Source topics

Digestive system

Historical record: Digestive System Disorders

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

Fabaceae

Documentary entry

Albizia julibrissin Durazz.

Albizia julibrissin

Source topics

Nervous system and mental health General symptoms

Historical record: Sedative

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

Fabaceae

Documentary entry

Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth.

Albizia lebbeck

Source topics

Digestive system Skin and injuries

Historical record: diarrhoea

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

Fabaceae

Documentary entry

Albizia odoratissima (L.f.) Benth.

Albizia odoratissima

Source topics

Infections and parasites

Reported local uses — documentary record

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Insufficient safety assessment in the cited sources: no self-medication or homemade medicinal preparation is recommended.

Fabaceae

Documentary entry

Albizia versicolor Welw. ex Oliv.

Albizia versicolor

Source topics

Digestive system Infections and parasites

Historical record: purgative

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

Fabaceae

Use profile

Cassia senna L.

Alexandrian senna

Occasional constipation

Well-established medicinal use (EMA)

No more than one week for occasional constipation without reassessment.

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Fabaceae

Documentary entry

Alhagi graecorum Boiss.

Alhagi graecorum

Source topics

Nervous system and mental health Eyes and ears

Historical record: migraines

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

Fabaceae

Documentary entry

Alhagi maurorum Medik.

Alhagi maurorum

Source topics

Digestive system

Historical record: laxative

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

Fabaceae

Documentary entry

Alysicarpus ovalifolius (Schumach.) J.Léonard

Alysicarpus ovalifolius

Source topics

Digestive system Skin and injuries

Historical record: diarrhoea

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

Fabaceae

Documentary entry

Alysicarpus rugosus (Willd.) DC.

Alysicarpus rugosus

Source topics

General symptoms Respiratory system

Historical record: fever

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

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