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SPECIES MEDICINAL USES
Medicinal Uses· 217
Melaleuca quiquenervia Skin infections (eczema, psoriasis, acne): ointment. Headache, colds: decoctions ofthe
melalika seed capsules and crushed young leaves. Intestinal worms, spasm, colic, flatulence,
bronchitis, laryngitis: oil from leaves and twigs, taken internally. Rheumatism, neuralgia,
gout, local paralysis, skin irritations, bronchitis, sprain, bruise: oil from leaves and twigs,
applied externally. Toothache: oil dropped into cavity.
Melia azedarach Fever: leaf and bark decoction wI salt, taken orally. Rheumatism, sore: leaf bath.
lila
Melicoccus bijugatus Nerve disorders: leaf decoction wI salt, taken orally. Fever, body malaise: leafdecoction
kenep drink. Sore throat, thrush, tonsillitis: macerated leafjuice, gargle. Chest weakness, dry
stomach: fruit, eaten. Diarrhea: powdered roasted seed syrup or tea, taken orally.
Metopium brownei Syphilis, hepatitis, kidney and bladder infections: leaf, flower, bark and root decoctions.
bwamilat Uterine hemorrhage, fibroma: plant tea. Inflammatory rheumatism, measles, smallpox,
erysipelas: sudorific and sedative properties.
Michelia champaca Rheumatism, malaria, headache, dizziness: bitter bark decoction, taken orally. NB: Perfume
ilan ilan oil is extracted from the flowers and seed (Liogier, 1990).
Miconia impetiolaris Hemorrhage: leaf and bark decoction.
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Miconia laevigata Bite, wound: leaf and bark, warmed wI water, compress. Fever: leaf and barktea or bath.
makrio
Miconia racemosa Pressure sore on animals: leaf poultice.
kaka poul, makrio
Morinda citrifolia Pain: warm leaf wI castor bean oil, compress. Ulcer, gout, sore: leafjuice, applied to affected
bwadoule area.
Moringa oleifera Nerve disorders, loss of appetite: leaf decoction wI salt, taken orally. Flu, cough, general
benzoliv fatigue: leaf or flower decoction wI sugar, taken orally. Skin irritant: root decoction as salve.
Convulsions: macerated leaf, applied as a compress to joints and temple. Edema: root
decoction, taken internally. Sore: leaf poultice. NB: Rich in folic acid as an anti-anemic and
vitanUn C against infection.
Morus nigra Diabetes: leaf, flower or fruit decoction gargled. Fever, sore throat, swollen vocal chords:
mi fruit juice wI tepid water and sugar. NB: Fruit has laxative properties.
Muntingia calabura Nerve ailments, spasm, cough: flower decoction, taken orally.·
bwa swa mawon
Murraya paniculata Similar properties as Citrus limon and Citrus sinensis
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Musa spp. Diarrhea, hemorrhage: green fruit. Burn: powdered green fruit poultice. Sting: heated
bannann, fig mi green bark compress. Skin infections: dried, pulverized bark application. Sore: ripe leaf bath.
Tuberculosis: fermented stem juice, taken orally. Diuretic, laxative: young suckerjuice,
taken orally. Asthma: crushed stolon juice wI honey, taken orally.
Myrcia citrifolia Gum disease: leaf decoction, mouth rinse.
bwa darnou, maget, malaget
Myrica cerifera Intestimil gases: leaf decoction mixed wI rum, taken orally.
kanel abey, kanel dous
Myristica fragrans Intestinal infections, gas, fever: pulverized seed infusion, taken orally.
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Myrospermumfrutescens Rheumatism, muscle spasm: alcoholic legume beverage, applied as a massage. Toothache:
stem resin dissolved in alcohol, applied to tooth. Chest ailments: legume vapor dissolved in
ether, inhaled.
Myroxylon balsamum Chest ailments, bronchial infection, venereal disease: resin, taken orally. Skin disease;
skin itch: resin, applied as a salve.
Nerium oleander Mange: dry leaf poultice. Head lice, ulcer: macerated leaf wI vinegar.
lorie twopikal, lorie WQZ
Ochroma pyramidale Fever: stem bark decoction, taken orally. Diarrhea, colic: root bark decoction, taken orally.
koton swa, mahodem Rheumatism, joint pain: leafmixed with castor bean oil, applied as lotion. Chest infection,
bronchitis, dry cough, flu: fruit juice drink.