Adenia cissampeloides is a plant species that is native to tropical Africa. It is commonly known as the mboa fruit or the sausage tree. The plant is highly valued for its medicinal properties and has been used in traditional African medicine for centuries. Some of the traditional medicinal uses of Adenia cissampeloides include:

Treatment of gastrointestinal disorders: Adenia cissampeloides is used to treat various gastrointestinal disorders such as diarrhea, dysentery, and stomach pain.

Treatment of infertility: The plant is also used to treat infertility and in women

Treatment of snakebites: The root and stem bark of Adenia cissampeloides are used to treat snake bites.

Treatment of malaria: The plant is used to treat malaria. The root and stem bark of Adenia cissampeloides are used to prepare the medicine for treating malaria.