this what we call doctrine signatures

1. Species that associate with doctrine
signatures (group 2)
It is one of the most methods that is used to determine the properties of plants,
And known as ,doctrine signatures . the basic idea is that the plants looks like tissue, organ
or disease for which it is remedial. So that the doctrine signatures is one of the articles of traditional
herbalist which is most misunderstood by modern researchers. The idea that the shape or the color of
the plant should to reveal it’s properties smacks of, ,magical thinking, or thought by
association. (So that Plants may even communicate with each
other using scent signals)
the Doctrine of Signatures are a process whereby one recognizes and looks for the unique signs of a
flower’s identity. These indications, such as the shape, the colour, it’s habitat, it’s growing habits and so
on, characterize it and express its uniqueness as different to any other flower. For example, there is an
easily recognizable difference between a rose and a sunflower, not only in colour shape texture and
scent, but also in habitat, that is, where they best like to grow.
In the ancient days knowledge was passed on by word of mouth and hence the evolution of the doctrine
as a practical way of remembering the properties of medicinal plants from their habitat, form, flowers
and aspects of the physical structures in a time when books were not available and knowledge was
passed down by word of mouth.
Example suck like Horsetail
Looks like hair,
Has leaves which
look like joints and
bones

2. 1,species; horsetail.
local name=farasle(som)
common name=horsetail.
Scientific name=puzzlegrass
Family name=Equisetaceae
function. While this herb looks very similar to a horse's tail, it also resembles human
limbs and nerve fibers. Horsetail is known for its bone and tissue strengthening
benefits, likely due to its high silica content..

3. 2.species.grapefruit
. lymphatic
function: it helps to improve lymphatic drainage that is needed redblood cells
that the body fight infection.
Common name= grapefruit
Scientific name= citrus x paradise
Family name=RUtaceae
Local name= banbelmo(Som)

4. 3=species Christmas Rose
Arteriosclerosis
Function: Bloom in winter…. Good for people in the
Winter of their life. Scientific tests
show this
plant is effective
for
Arteriosclerosis
. .Christmas Rose.(common name)
Scientific name=hellebores Niger
Family name=Ranunculaceae
Local name=x-mass tree(most local languages)

5. 4=species.
.
. local name=karela
Common name= Karela Juice
Family name= cucurbitaceae
Scientific name = momordica charantia
Function=it looks like the pancrease of human being and it is very
important the help of pancrease.

6. 5. species; mango
Local name= mango(all languages)
Common name=mango
Scientific name=mangifera indica
Familyname= Anacardiaceae
Function; it improves eye health of human being ,that recognized by
doctrine signatures as one of the most important beneficial in health.

7. 6.Species
Local name=romana(orm)
Common name= Pomegranate
Scientific name= pun cam granatum
Family name =punicaceae
heart
Function ; 1# Prevent heart disease: Pomegranates are loaded with polyphenols that have powerful
antioxidant properties. Antioxidants prevent free radical damage of the walls of arteries, thus
preventing heart disease. They also prevent oxidation of cholesterol, which causes plaque formation and
development of coronary artery disease.

8. 7. Species.
Local name=mullein
Family name= Scrophulariaceae
Scientific name= Verbascum thapsus
Common name= mullein
Function=Mullein is one of the traditional uses generally have focused on the
management of respiratory disorders where it was used to treat asthma, coughs,
tuberculosis, and related respiratory problems. However, in its various forms, the
plant has been used to treat hemorrhoids, burns, bruises, and gout. Preparations
of the plant have been ingested, applied topically, and smoked. The yellow
flowers once were used as a source of yellow hair dye. In Appalachia, the plant
has been used to treat colds and the boiled root administered for croup. Leaves
were applied topically to soften and protect the skin. An oil derived from the
flowers has been used to soothe earaches.

9. 8=Species
Local name=ginsin(somali)
Family Name=Araliaceae
Scientific name=Panax ginseng
Common name= ginseng
function; Ginseng root is widely used for its adaptogenic,
immunomodulatory, antineoplastic, cardiovascular, CNS, endocrine, and ergogenic effect.
This species are very rather to our country of Ethiopia, but it is very common in Asia especially
chinea,india.

10. 9=species. Tomato
Local name=tomato(all languages)
Common name= tomato
Scientific name= Solanum lycopersicum
Family name= solanaceae
function; A Tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart
is red and has four Chambers. All of the research shows tomatoes are indeed pure heart and blood food.

11. 10= species. Onion
Local name=shinkurt(ahm)
Common name=onion
Scientific name=Alliums cepa
Family name= Amaryllidaceae
Function=the cells of onion look like blood cells of human being
and later scientists approved that it is very important the
health of human being.
bloodcells

12. Group name s IDNO.
1. Mowlid Hassan 1270/08
2. Atsedu shifera……… 1245/08
3. Banchayehu Dessie… 1248/08
4. Bayush megersa …. 1249/08
5. Belay tsegay…………. 1245/08
6. Rehima Ibrahim…… 4081/07
7. Aster fanta………….. 1244/08
8. Rufo roba………….. 1274/08