The new wonder: Guiera senegalensis
Guiera senegalensis Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Eudicots Clade: Rosids Order: Myrtales Family: Combretaceae Genus: Guiera Species: G. senegalensis Common names ARABIC: obeish, ghobeish ARABIC-SHUWA: kabeish FULA-FULFULDE: (Nigeria) geelooki HAUSA: ululu or sàabarà KANURI: kàáshì or kishishi Medicinal Uses The leaves have a high reputation as a 'cure-all' in Africa, where they are used in the treatment of a wide range of conditions. They are most commonly taken in decoctions or are mixed with foods. The bitter tasting leaves are antitussive, appetizer, blood purifier, diuretic, febrifuge, galactagogue, laxative, pectoral and tonic. They are used to treat a wide range of conditions such as: pulmonary and respiratory complaints, including coughs and fevers; digestive tract problems including colic, dysentery and diarrhoea; infectious diseases including syphilis, beriberi and lepros