Centaurea iberica

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Centaurea iberica Trevir. ex Spreng.

Asteraceae (Compositae)

  • Iberian Knapweed
  • Spanish Centaury-thistle
  • murrar sha'i' مرار شائع
  • dardar matzuy
  • דַּרְדַּר מָצוּי

Annual

  • Disturbed habitats
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Centaurea iberica Trevir. ex Spreng.

System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use
Activity / Interpretation
Traditional
Preparation/ Administration
Parts Used
Source
Gastrointestinal

Constipation

Laxative

Cook plant in water & drink.

Aerial parts Z
Opthalmic

Cataract

Anti-cataract

Crush flowers, wrap in clean white cloth alone or + fadi sugar (large sugar crystals) & macerate for a short time in cold water or rose water; administer as eye drops.

Flower Z

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