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| Family/plant species/collection number | VN/CEN | Part used | Method of preparation | Pediatric use/ailment treated (Number of citation, fidelity level)* | Recorded literature uses |
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Amaranthaceae
Chenopodium ambrosioides L.
(PSMTS09) |
Bautrisse | L | Decoction of leaves is taken orally twice daily for 5 days | Intestinal worms (3, 100) | Anthelmintic agent [18] |
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Asphodelaceae
Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f.
(PSMTS01) | Aloe vera/Aloe vera | G | Gel is smeared on wounds (twice daily) and itchy spots for at least 5 days | Antiseptic (3, 100) | Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory [19] |
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Asteraceae
Ayapana triplinervis (M.Vahl) R. King and H. Robinson
(PSMTS03) | Ayapana/NA | AP | Decoction of aerial roots is taken orally for 1 week (3 times per day) | Vomiting (140, 66.9), diarrhoea (6, 2.9), stomach pain (5, 2.4), colitis (58, 27.8) | Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory [20] |
Bidens pilosa L.
(PSMTS05) |
Lavilbag/NA | F/WP | Decoction of flowers is taken orally twice daily for 5–7 days | Diarrhoea (3, 75), skin infections (1, 25) | Pain, fever, angina, diabetes, edema (water retention), infections, and inflammation [21] |
Matricaria chamomilla L.
(PSMTS17) | Chamomile | F | Decoction of whole plant for 1 week (twice or thrice daily) can be extended for 2-3 weeks | Infantile colic (99, 100) | Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory [22] |
Tagetes patula L.
(PSMTS30) | Genda | F | Infusion of flowers is taken orally once for 5–7 days | Colic (2, 100) | Antifungal [23] |
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Apocynaceae
Catharanthus roseus (L.)
G.Don
(PSMTS12) | Saponaire | L | Decoction of leaves is taken orally at night for 5 days | Fever (5, 100) | Anticancer, diabetes mellitus, fever, and arrest of bleeding [24] |
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Balsaminaceae
Impatiens balsamina L.
(PSMTS15) |
Belzamine | L/F | Crushed leaves applied on wounds
Decoction once daily is taken orally for 5 days | Apply on wounds (3, 60), colic (2, 40) | Wounds, abscesses, Antianaphylactic, antipruritic, and antidermatitic [25]
Wounds, burns, and scalds [26] |
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Brassicaceae
Nasturtium officinale W.T.
Aiton
(PSMTS20) | Cresson/Watercress | L | Juice extracted from crushed leaves is taken orally daily for 1 week (twice daily) and Can mix with honey | Cough (2, 100) | Antioxidant, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, hypoglycemic, and odontalgic [27] properties |
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Caricaceae
Carica papaya L.
(PSMTS08) |
Papaille/papaya | S | Infusion of seeds is taken orally for 1 week each year | Intestinal worms (3, 100) | Anthelmintic activity [28] |
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Euphorbiaceae
Claoxylon glandulosum
Boivin ex Baill.
(PSMTS11) | Bois d’oiseau/NA | L | Decoction of leaves is taken (one daily) orally for 5 days | Allergy (2, 100) | NA |
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Fabaceae
Aspalathus linearis
(Burm. f.)
R. Dahlgren (PSMTS02) |
Rooibos/rooibos | | Infusion taken twice daily for 30 days | Infant colic (2, 100) | Asthma, colic disorders, allergies, and dermatological problems [29] |
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Lamiaceae
Mentha x piperita L.
(PSMTS18) | La menthe/mint | L | Decoction of leaves is taken orally for 2-3 days | Stomach ache (56, 71.8), colitis (20, 25.6), constipation (2, 2.6) | Antispasmodic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal activities [30] |
Ocimum tenuiflorum L.
(PSMTS21) | Tulsi/holy basil
| L | Infusion of leaves is taken orally daily for 1 month | Sleep disorders (20, 71.4), cough (8, 28.6) | Cold, headaches, and stomach disorders [31] |
Plectranthus
madagascariensis (Pers.)
Benth. var. madagascariensis
(PSMTS23) | Baume du Perou | L | Juice extracted from crushed leaves of the plant is warmed with honey and fresh lemon twice daily for 1 week | Cough and flu (82, 84.5), bronchitis (5, 5.2), asthma (10, 10.3) | Anti-bacterial, antifungal, and antihelmintic [32] |
Rosmarinus officinalis L.
(PSMTS28) | Romarin/rosemary | L | Infusion of leaves is taken orally for 5 days | Stress (4, 100) | Anti-inflammatory effect [33] |
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Lythraceae
Punica granatum L.
(PSMTS27) | Grenade/pomegranate | RI | Decoction of rind is taken orally for 5 days | Diarrhoea (4, 100) | Antioxidant activity [34] |
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Marantaceae
Maranta arundinacea L.
(PSMTS16) | NA/arrow-root | RP | RP is grilled till a brown colour is obtained and then consumed with water
for 5 days | Diarrhoea (13, 100) | Tuberculosis, weakness [35] |
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Meliaceae
Azadirachta indica
A. Juss.
(PSMTS04) |
Lilas de Perse/Neem | L | Herbal bath is given to child prepared from decoction of the leaves followed by application of green turmeric | Vomiting (140, 66.9), diarrhoea (6, 2.9), stomach pain (5, 2.4), colitis (58, 27.8) | Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory [20] |
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Myrtaceae
Psidium guajava L.
(PSMTS26) | Goyave/guava | L/B | Decoction taken orally for 3 days,
thrice daily | Diarrhoea (55, 100) | Antispasmodic and antimicrobial properties in the treatment of diarrhoea and dysentery and hypoglycemic agent [36] |
Syzygium aromaticum
(L.) Merr. & L.M. Perry
(PSMTS29) |
Ziroffe/clove | FB | Decoction is taken orally for 5 days | Cough (1, 33.3), gastrointestinal discomfort (2, 66.7) | Antimicrobial, antifungal and antiviral, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, and anesthetic properties [37] |
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Piperaceae
Piper betle L.
(PSMTS22) |
Betel/betel | L | Juice extracted from crushed leaves of the plant is warmed with honey and fresh lemon | Cough and flu (74, 79.6), bronchitis (4, 4.3), asthma (15, 16.1) | Antioxidant, antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and radio-protective properties [38] |
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Poaceae
Cymbopogon citratus
(DC. ex Nees) Stapf
(PSMTS14) | Citronel/citronella | WP | Decoction of plant is taken orally for 7–10 days. Zingiber officinale, sugar and fresh lemon drops, is often added to enhance the preparation | Cough and flu (57, 52.3), fever (52, 47.7) | Inflammation, digestive disorders, diabetes, nervous disorders, and fever [39]
Anxiolytic, hypnotic, and anticonvulsant properties [40] |
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Polygonaceae
Polygonum poiretii
(Meisn.) K.L. Wilson
(PSMTS24) |
Persiker | L | Infusion of leaves is taken orally for 7 days after meal | Diarrhoea (4, 100) | Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory [41] |
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Rosaceae
Prunus persica
(L.) Batsch.
(PSMTS25) | Peche/peach | L | Decoction of leaves is taken orally for 5 days twice daily | Intestinal worms (2, 100) | Antioxidant properties [42] |
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Rubiaceae
Morinda citrifolia L.
(PSMTS19) |
Noni | L | Decoction of leaves is taken orally for 3 days after meal | Pain relief (1, 100) | Antioxidant properties [43] |
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Rutaceae
Citrus × aurantium L.
(PSMTS10) | Bigarade/citrus | FR/L | Pressed juice of the fruit is taken orally. It is flavoured with sugar. Decoction of leaves is taken orally for 2 weeks | Flu (3, 100) | Anti-inflammatory properties [44] |
Toddalia asiatica
(L.) Lam.
(PSMTS31) |
Patte poule/NA | L | Infusion of leaves is taken orally for 3 days | Fever (2, 100) | Fever and pulmonary infections [45] |
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Sapindaceae
Cardiospermum halicacabum L.
(PSMTS07) | Liane pok
pok/NA | L | Herbal bath is given to child prepared from decoction of the leaves for 10 days | Eczema (30, 76.9), allergy (9, 23.1) | Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory [46] effects |
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Solanaceae
Brugmansia suaveolens
(Humb. and Bonpl. ex Willd.) Bercht. and C. Presl
(PSMTS06) | Fleur trompette/NA | F | Infusion of flowers is taken orally for 3 days | Asthma (3, 100) | NA |
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Zingiberaceae
Curcuma longa L.
(PSMTS13) | Safran/green turmeric | R | Taken with milk orally at night for 10 days before sleep | Cough (4, 100) | Antimicrobial, antifungal, insecticidal, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties [47] |
Zingiber officinale Roscoe
(PSMTS32) | Gingembre/ginger | R | Decoction used Cymbopogon citrates for
10 days before sleep | Cough and flu (4, 100) | Anti-inflammatory, antiemetic, chemoprotective effects [48] |
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