What is Warburgia ugandensis used for?
Warburgia species are used to treat gastro-intestinal disorders, cold, cough and sore throat; fever or malaria, respiratory and odontological ailments. Warburgia species are rich in drimane and colorotane sesquiterpenoides, and other compounds. Warburgia Ugandensis known as East African green wood or greenheart, Mukuzanume/Muwiya in Luganda, Balwegira in Lusoga, Mwiha in Runyankore, Musizambuzi in Runyoro or Muharami in Rutoro, is linked to many health benefits and is traditionally used to treat over 20 ailments.
What diseases are cured by kigelia africana?
Iwu, 2014; Matowa et al. Neuwinger, 2000). Fruits are the most frequently used plant . THE STORY OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN AFRICA (9) Warburgia salutaris: Common names include pepper-bark tree (Eng. Afr. Zulu); manaka (Venda); shibaha (Tsonga). Extracts of the tree bark are used for various medicinal purposes, including managing blood pressure.