Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Hemicryptophytes
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Salvia dominica L.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal | Carminative for stomach & intestinal inflammation/pain/ cramps |
Anti-spasmodic. Anti-inflammatory, Carminative, Demulcent | Decoct plant in water & drink. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Gastrointestinal | Laxative (gentle) |
Laxative | Decoct plant in water & drink. |
Aerial parts | Z |
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The authors of FLORAPALE, (Flora Palaestina Ethnobotanical) web site do not take responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants described here. Always seek advice from a health professional before using a plant medicinally or for other purposes. See DISCLAIMER - https://florapal.org/disclaimer/
Salvia genus has species which can be toxic due to thujone & camphor in essential oil if used in excess or taken for extended periods. Can interfere with drugs for epilepsy, hypoglcaemia & sedatives. Symptoms include restlessness, vomiting, vertigo, tremors, seizures, hot flushes, dizziness, tachycardia. Contraindicated in pregnancy, epilepsy.
