INDEX
Editors note
Acknowledgements
Introduction
THE ACTION OF PLANTS AND THE ACTIVATING WORDS OF INCANTATIONS
Chapter 1
The efficacy of the word
Yoruba system of plant classification
The activating words in the Off (incantations)
The signs Odus of Ifa and the verbal links
The many meanings of the words
Links between names
Magical and medicinal names
Chapter 2
Oppositions
Beneficent and evil works
Stimulants and tranquilizers
Chapter 3
Works most asked for
Opulence
Power
Afose
Oogun remedies for healing the body
ibimo remedies relating to pregnancy and birth
Orisa works to worship Yoruba deities
Awure beneficent works
Abilu evil works
Idaabobo antidotes to evil works or protective works
ANNEXES
Ilustrations
Glossary of plants: Yoruba scientific names
Glossary of plants: scientific names yoruba
Notes
Index of Formulae
Table of Illustrations
Bibliography
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