Asphodelus ramosus

Asphodelus ramosus L.

Asphodelaceae

  • Asphodelus microcarpus Salzm andViv. Asphodelus aestivus Brot.
  • Common Asphodel
  • Silver Rod
  • 'osalan عوصلان
  • basaliyan بصليان
  • basul بصول
  • buseil بوسيل
  • el-shirsh el-basali الشرش البصلي
  • gheisalan غيصلان
  • ghosalan غوصلان
  • shirsh al-'osalan شرش العوصلان
  • עִירִית גְּדוֹלָה
  • irit gedola

Hemicryptophyte

  • Batha
  • Phrygana
  • Shrub-steppes

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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Asphodelus ramosus L.

Medicinal Complaints / Uses
System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use		 Activity / Interpretation Traditional
Preparation/ Administration		 Parts Used Source
Dermatological

Acne on head /skin

 Anti-Infective

Spread fresh root/ bulb juice onto skin x2/day.

 Bulb, Root Z
Dermatological

Eczema

 Anti-inflammatory

Rub affected area with crushed bulb/ root.

 Bulb, Root Z
Dermatological

Tinea infection (ringworm)

 Anti-fungal

Grate fresh bulb/ root & bandage affected area after rubbing it with a rough cloth.

 Bulb, Root Z
Gastrointestinal

Haemorrhoids

 Anti-haemorrhoidal

Grind bulb/ root into powder, mix + olive oil (1:1) for ointment & apply evenings after bath. Repeat daily until healed.

 Bulb, Root Z
Nervous System

Central nerve palsy

 Nervine

Prepare drink of bulb/ root, mix + pure honey (3:1) & eat x3 large tablespoons /day.

 Bulb, Root Z
Wound Healing

Wound

 Vulnerary

Dry roots & apply as poultice to affected skin.

 Root B

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