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Some local names of C_ nitida in Africa (Adapted from Akouègninou et al_, 2006; Lim, 2012)_
| Local name | Countries | Ethnic group |
|---|---|---|
| Golo | Benin | Adja and Fon |
| Goro | Benin | Bariba, Dendi, Djerma, Peuhl |
| Gbaoundja | Benin | Fon |
| Colatier | Benin; Côte d’Ivoire | Français |
| Toloi | Sierra Leone | Kpaa Mende |
| Oussé | Ghana | Ashanti |
| Obi gbanjȃ | Benin | Yoruba, Nagot |
Medicinal use of C_ nitida_
| Plant part | Indications | References |
|---|---|---|
| Nut | Hypotension | |
| Children’s ossification | Boukoulou & Mbété, 2010 | |
| Snake bite | ||
| Antibiotic manufacturing | Dewole et al., 2013; Indabawa & Arzai, 2011; Afolabi et al., 2020 | |
| Stimulant | Aiyeloja & Bello, 2006; Boukoulou & Mbété, 2010 | |
| Nervous system diseases | Lim, 2012 | |
| Improves vision | Igwe et al., 2007 | |
| Cardiovascular diseases | Lim, 2012 | |
| Bark | Diarrhea | Dah-Nouvlessounon et al., 2015 |
| Dysentery | ||
| Antibacterial activity | Adeniyi et al., 2004 | |
| Urinary tract infection | Dah-Nouvlessounon et al., 2015 | |
| Hernia | Dah-Nouvlessounon et al., 2015 | |
| Leaves, bark and root | Stomach aches | Dah-Nouvlessounon et al., 2015 |
| Root | Diabetes | Dah-Nouvlessounon et al., 2015 |
| Difficult childbirth | ||
| Leaves and nut | Cough | Dah-Nouvlessounon et al., 2015 |
| Female sterility | Dah-Nouvlessounon et al., 2015 | |
| Early menopause | ||
| Bark and nut | Menses | Natabou, 1991 |
| Aphrodisiac | ||
| Leaves | Asthma | Lebbie & Guries, 1995 |