Three decades of research efforts on the uses, conservation, and management of Cola nitida (Vent.): State of knowledge and prospects in Africa
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31 dic 2024
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Categoría del artículo: Review paper
Publicado en línea: 31 dic 2024
Páginas: 57 - 76
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fsmu-2024-0004
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Some local names of C_ nitida in Africa (Adapted from Akouègninou et al_, 2006; Lim, 2012)_
| Local name | Countries | Ethnic group |
|---|---|---|
| Golo | Benin | Adja and Fon |
| Goro | Benin | Bariba, Dendi, Djerma, Peuhl |
| Gbaoundja | Benin | Fon |
| Colatier | Benin; Côte d’Ivoire | Français |
| Toloi | Sierra Leone | Kpaa Mende |
| Oussé | Ghana | Ashanti |
| Obi gbanjȃ | Benin | Yoruba, Nagot |
Medicinal use of C_ nitida_
| Plant part | Indications | References |
|---|---|---|
| Nut | Hypotension | |
| Children’s ossification | ||
| Snake bite | ||
| Antibiotic manufacturing | ||
| Stimulant | ||
| Nervous system diseases | ||
| Improves vision | ||
| Cardiovascular diseases | ||
| Bark | Diarrhea | |
| Dysentery | ||
| Antibacterial activity | ||
| Urinary tract infection | ||
| Hernia | ||
| Leaves, bark and root | Stomach aches | |
| Root | Diabetes | |
| Difficult childbirth | ||
| Leaves and nut | Cough | |
| Female sterility | ||
| Early menopause | ||
| Bark and nut | Menses | |
| Aphrodisiac | ||
| Leaves | Asthma | |