Kinkeliba
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 Combretum micranthum , Burkina Faso
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| Combretum micranthum G. Don |
Known as kinkeliba in Senegal, Combretum micranthum is a shrub species often found in tiger bush and on hills in West Africa.
[edit] Uses
- The branches are quite strong, and are a useful material for building stools, beds, tool handles, etc.
- A tea made produced by steeping the leaves in boiling water is a traditional tonic drink in tropical savannah countries such as Senegal, Mali and Burkina Faso. It is believed to be an aid to weight loss and have detoxifying properties.
- In Burkina Faso, a decoction of the leaves is used as a medication for malaria.
