Entebbe Botanical Gardens

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Morning botanical lovers lets see how many indigenous fruit trees you can name.
1. Nsaali......next

The botanical gardens have over 168 species of birds and 500spp of plants.

Nutritional and medicinal plants being exhibited by the centre.

The famous Mulondo which is also called Mondia whytei botanically is well known as an aphrodisiac by many people mention mulondo in Uganda today and the first thing that runs into someones mind is aphrodisiac. This plant is actually endemic because its being over exploited by the communities mainly because of its value.

USES OF MULONDO
Mondia has also for a long time been extensively and widely used in traditional medicine. It is used as an antacid and to treat indigestion; as a tonic; to stimulate appetite; and infusions of the root are used in Zimbabwe for treating anorexia and bilharzia. Fits in children and stress and tension in adults are apparently also treated with this plant. The roots are used as an aphrodisiac and for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and impotence.

Some tribes use the roots for making a tea that is used for the treatment of general pains and aches. The dried leaves are powdered and mixed with food and taken daily as a supplement.

Other sources indicate that the plant is further used as a symbol of peace; a sign of power; the treatment of hypertension, stroke, anemia, asthma, hangover, mastitis and allergies; it is also taken to improve sleep, enhance urination, ease birth pains, and as mouth freshener and toothbrush. The leaves serve as animal fodder and are consumed by humans as vegetables.

Mondia can be used as a tea. It has a sweet vanilla-like flavour. The roots are said to taste bitter at first and then sweet.

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