Porträt einer Arzneipflanze

Zusammenfassung

In der traditionellen afrikanischen Medizin ist der Baum Ximenia americana aufgrund seiner antibakteriellen und antiviralen Wirkung seit längerer Zeit bekannt. Das Fruchtfleisch ist essbar. Die bei uns weitgehend unbekannte Pflanze ist bisher wenig untersucht. Deshalb lädt die vorliegende Monographie zu einer genaueren Betrachtung von Ximenia americana ein.

Summary

Ximenia americana

For a long time Ximenia americana has been an important source of traditional medicine in African countries due to the tree’s anti-bacterial and antiviral effects as well as the edible pulp. Ximenia americana is less known in Europe and very little research has been undertaken regarding its characteristics. In order to fill this gap, this monograph offers a detailed overview of the tree.

Schlüsselwörter

Ximenia americana L. - Olacaceae - Ethnomedizin - Afrika

Key words

Ximenia americana L. - Olacaceae - ethnomedicine - Africa

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