Clematis
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This is a climbing or scrambling herbaceous plant. It has hairy stems, compound leaves, and small, pale green to white flowers. It typically grows in forest edges, thickets, and along fences in highland and midland regions of Kenya.
swahili name
Mutandambogo
More Local Names
borana:
DIGO:
duruma:
giriama:
kamba:
Ewalia
kauma:
kikuyu:
Mugaya-ngondu
kipsigis:
Kisengwet
kisii:
kuria:
luhya:
Lunyili
LUO:
Achogo
maasai:
Olkisushet
maragoli:
meru:
mijikenda:
nandi:
NUBI:
OGIEK:
pokomo:
pokot:
rabai:
sabaot:
samburu:
suba:
TURKANA:
Scientific Name
Clematis hirsuta
plant family
Plant Details and use
1. Respiratory Conditions
- Use: Crushed leaves are sniffed or infused in water and used as nasal drops to treat colds, flu, and coughs.
- Example: In Nyeri County, the leaves are crushed and the juice is inhaled or dripped into the nose to relieve nasal congestion.
2. Skin Conditions
- Use: Leaf paste is applied to eczema, boils, and skin rashes.
- Example: Among traditional healers in Central Kenya, the leaves are used topically for skin inflammation.
3. Nosebleeds
- Use: Leaf juice is applied or sniffed to stop nosebleeds.
- Example: In Mount Kenya regions, a few drops of leaf extract are placed in the nostrils to stop bleeding.
treatable conditions
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