Compiled by Chris Long, © December 2005
SiSwati names and uses, arranged by alphabetically by botanical name:
Lotononis laxa (Wild lucerne.) | |
Poisonous for sheep | |
Lycopersicon esculentum var. cerasiforme * (Tomato) | |
An antioxidant | |
Lycopodium clavatum (Running Clubmoss) | |
Toxic but can be used to increase urine flow, & relieve spasms. | |
Macledium zeyheri subsp. zeyheri (Toy Sugarbush) mahlabane, somaheva, umtjwatjophinda, | |
Treats chest ailments & a strengthening tonic. Roots to ease pains. Root is used to treat abortion. | |
Maerua angolensis (Bushveld Bead-bean) umenwayo, ummenwayo, umvitsi, | |
Medicinal but fruit may be poisonous. | |
Maerua racemulosa (Forest Bush-cherry) idungamuzi elicane, imphunziso, umphunzizo, | |
Roots are medicinal. | |
Maerua rosmarinoides (Needle-leaved Bush Cherry) mankhweni, umzane, umzawe, | |
Medicinal roots. | |
Maesa lanceolata (False Assegaai) indende, ligucu, magucu, maygugu, mbhongozi, phophopho, umbhongozi, umbhungubhungu, umbohlobohlo, umbongambonga, | |
Multiple medicinal uses from leaves,roots, fruit. Toxic properties. Leaves for wounds & strains.Roots for jaundice and an emetic. Fruits & seeds for intestinal worms, stomach pains & sore throats. | |
Mangifera indica * (Mango) mangololo, mangoza, | |
Plant used for abdominal pains | |
Manihot esculenta * (Bitter Cassava/Tapioca) bhatata, | |
Roots for scabies. Toxic | |
Manilkara concolor (Zulu Milkberry) manematfole, mncwambi, sifomamasi, siformamasi, | |
Roots are medicinal. | |
Manilkara mochisia (Lowveld Milkberry) nwambu, umcambelo, | |
Leaves used to treat depression | |
Manulea parviflora (Pepper and Salt) isola, | |
Enema for children with intestinal disorders. | |
Margaritaria discoidea (Pheasant Berry) ugusakhethelo, umadlozane, umdlulamazembe, umkwangu, umnandana, upata, | |
Bark relieves pain after childbirth. Burnt externally as stimulant. | |
Mariscus fulgens (Umbrella Sedge) | |
Medicinal | |
Maytenus acuminata var. acuminata (Silky Bark) umnama, | |
Bark used for stomach complaints. | |
Melia azedarach * (Persian Lilac) liputjutju, msilinga, umsilinga, | |
Roots for anal prolapse. Berries poisonous, more so when ripe. | |
Mentha aquatica (Water Mint) mayime, | |
Medicinal for colds & respiratory problems. | |
Mentha longifolia (Wild Mint) futsane, | |
Medicinal for headaches, indigestion & urinary tract. | |
Microgramma mauritiana (Rockrunner) gebeleweni, | |
Whole plant treats lice on humans and prevents spread of lice. | |
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