Kinkéliba (Combretum micranthum, family Combretaceae)

Kinkéliba (Combretum micranthum, famiglia Combretaceae)

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Ethnomedicine
Provenance:

Senegal

Used for cough, malaria, bilious fever, diarrhea, bleeding, liver disease, jaundice and as a refreshing drink.
The plant has a diuretic and cholagogue action due to a catechin and gallic tannin.
Parts used: leaves, roots.