Species

Vernacular name

Nutritional Use

Medicinal use

Other use

Ginger

Abbey (brofièssa), Baoulé (saha), Agni (essah), Lobi (cacadrou) Senoufo (gnangbanne) Attié (assanin cornin) Tagbanan (taa gnabi) Djimini (tagbessé) Senoufo (gnangbanne)

Beverage (tea, liqueur) Juice, ginger pastilles, spice for dishes Seasoning (marinade), stimulates appetite

Rheumatism, wounds, tonsillitis, cough, weight loss, fever, stimulates appetite, facilitates digestion, relieves painful periods, vomiting

Essential oil, aroma, Ointment (to strip the skin)

Turmeric

Adjoukrou (konnin), Baoulé (saha oclé)

Beverage (tea), aroma, spice seasoning

Essential oil, soap, ointment (to strip the skin), face mask, teeth whitening