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 |