Review Article

Ximenia americana: Economic Importance, Medicinal Value, and Current Status in Ethiopia

Table 1

Traditional medicinal uses and parts used of Ximenia americana in Ethiopia.

UsePart of plant usedWays of preparationAuthors

Lung abscessRoot and barkCrushed, homogenized in water, and drunk[40]
Muscle crampRoot and barkCrushed, homogenized in water, and drunk[40]
WoundsRoot and barkCrushed, homogenized in water, and drunk[40]
HepatitisSeed and leafCrushed, homogenized in water, and drunk[38]
Kidney problemFruit and leafā€‰[41]
Abdominal painStem and barkCrushed, homogenized in water, and drunk[38]
Antivomit, leech infestation, and tonsillitisLeafā€‰[17]