Pisonia aculeata
Family Name:
Nyctaginaceae
Local Name:
Akobowere
Uses As Per Literature:
The leaves are used, either fresh or in decoction, to treat skin problems such as scabies and ulcers. The roots are purgative. They are also used to treat cough.
Source:Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014
Traditional Uses:
Bark is used in the treatment of cough, chest pains and also used as an aphrodiac (sexual weakness).
Plant Category:
Medicinal Plants
Disease Treated:
- Cough
- Chest pains
- Sexual weakness
