Description

This item is from "Some Common Medicinal And Poisonous Plants Used In Ethiopian Folk Medicine" work, by Amare Getahun.

Burseraceae

Boswellia papyrifera (Del) Hochst.

etan ( A )

libanat (GH, Adaric)

Frankincense has been an item of commerce for many centuries in Ethiopia.

The Biblical record mentions that it was one of the gift items the Queen of Sheba took for King Solomon. It is found in most of the low lying arid regions of the country, particularly in Ogaden.

Its use in religious rites and customs is wide-spread both by the Christians and Muslims. It is used with spices against fever and is also believed to have a tranquilising effect. The smoke is also thought to relieve people from evil spirits. Administration is usually done at night.

Commiphora hodai Sprague

habak-hidd (Som)

kumb (GH)

karabee (Adaric)

Plant is said to be employed by Somalis to expel the placenta after birth.

 

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