Adenia lobata

Family: Passifloraceae

Synonyms: Adenia mannii , Adenia schweinfurthii , Adenia rumicifolia

Vulgar names

Ngole (Sw). Goun and FON from BENIN : Dèdô.

Origin and geographical repartition

Adenia lobata is present from Senegal till Ethiopia and around the south till Angola and in Mozambique. The root is pouted with sticky sap-like sperm. The root is sought after for these aphrodisiac virtues.Adenia lobata is a plant that can help you with your fecundity problem.

Uses

--Abscess

We apply the young leaves lightly toasted on the abscess, and then cover the whole with leaves.

--Guinea worms

The leafy stems are heat-dried and applied to a wound made by the guinea worm to extract them.

--Fever and rheumatism

We use an enema for the decoction of leaves to lower the fever.

--Palpitation

We consume the leaves with palm oil and salt.

--Sexual impotence

Drink a small glass of the sticky liquid in the morning on an empty stomach or use it as an enema.