Scientific Name :Cyathula schimperana
Vernacular Name :Igifashi
Family name :Igifashi
Geographic Distribution :Clearing and edge of mountain forest, Fallow, 1800- 2600 m
Botanical Description
Herbaceous plant, erected ascendant, more often diffuse, sometimes vine wich can reach 1.5 m long. Leaves opposite, petiole up to 2.5 cm long, lamina broadly oblong or elliptic ovate, acuminate or rounded at apex, subcordate at base, grabrous or densely hairy. Inflorescence terminal, spike-like in densely cymose clusters. Flowers greenish cheap panerai replica
Medicinal Use
In Rwanda the leaves are used in traditional medicine against skin burning and poisoning.The tuberous roots are pounded and mixed with water and the decoction taken for both fever and malaria. It acts both as an emetic and purgative. Root tubers are also known to be eaten for stomach troubles. In the Southern Province, Misago Matthias a TMP macerets Cyathula schimperana and Crotalaria incana to treat mennhoragia. Accoring to Mitali Emmanuel a TMP from the Western Province leaves Cyathula schimperana are used in the treatment of bones diseases such as osteoporosis.cheap fake watches Cheap Panerai Replica