Erratum
The original version of this article [1] unfortunately contained a mistake. The presentation of Table 2 was incorrect in the HTML and PDF versions of this article with the following errors:
Table 2
Plant species used for induction of abortion in Tanzania
Local name | Latin name | Effect on force of contraction | Effect on frequency of contraction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Akakurura | Bidens pilosa L. | ++ | 0 |
2 | Akaramata |
Rubia cordifolia
| + | + |
3 | Akashwagara | Ocimum suave Klilld. | ++ | + |
4 | Eitezi | Commelina africana L. | ++ | + |
5 | Ekijumbura | Obetia radula (Baker) B.D.Jacks. | + | + |
6 | Engenyi | Zehneria scabra (Linn. F.) Sond.E | 0 | + |
7 | Enkaka Aloe Vera |
Aloe sp
| 0 | + |
8 | Eyabia | Oldenlandia corymbosa L. | ++ | 0 |
9 | Eyabya no. 2 | Macrotyloma axillare (E.Mey.) Verdc | 0 | 0 |
10 | Kaitampunu | Manihot esculenta Crantz | ++ | 0 |
11 | Kikikarabo | Triumfetta microphylla Wight & Arn | + | + |
12 | Muarobaini | Azadirachta indica A. Juss. | 0 | + |
13 | Omubabazi no. 1 | Desmodium barbatum (L.) Benth | ++ | + |
14 | Omubabazi no.2 | Sphaerogyne latilifolia Naudin | ++ | + |
15 | Omubirizi | Vernonia amygdalina Delile | 0 | 0 |
16 | Omudimu | Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck | 0 | 0 |
17 | Omujuna | Ricinus communis L. | + | 0 |
18 | Omushangati | Canthium sp. | 0 | + |
19 | Omutoma | Ficus thonningii Blume | 0 | 0 |
20 | Orwangwe | Cassia mimosoides L. | 0 | 0 |
21 | Webumbe | Biophytum helenae Buscal & Muschi | 0 | + |
The local name ‘Eyabia’ has moved down a row causing subsequent rows to move out of order.
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In addition, there are several errors in the reported effects of Ocimum suave, Vernonia amygdalina and Sphaerogyne latifolia.
The corrected Table 2 is given below.
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