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, d...