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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