Table 1 Traditional Uses of Clerodendrum splendens in Côte d’Ivoire a
Indication | Specific parts of the plant | Preparation and administration |
|---|---|---|
Hemorrhoids | Leaves | The leaves were boiled in water, and the decoction was consumed; part of the decoction was mixed in shea butter and applied locally to hemorrhoids |
Sinus disease | Leaves | A vapor bath was inhaled once a day for 3 days |
Menstrual troubles | Leaves | The leaves were boiled in water, and the decoction was consumed 2 times a day for 2 months |
Diarrhea | Leaves | The leaves were boiled in water, and the decoction was consumed 3 times a day for 3 days |
Healing scars | Leaves | The pounded fresh leaves were applied as an ointment or rubbed on the scars |
Febrifuge agent | Leaves | The leaves were boiled in water, and the decoction was consumed 2 times a day for 1 week |
Vermifuge agent | Leaves | The leaves were boiled in water, and the decoction was consumed 2 times a day for 1 week |
Scrofulous infection | Leaves and bark | The pounded or crashed fresh leaves and barks were applied or rubbed on skin infections until cured. |