Eruca vesicaria

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Eruca vesicaria (L.) Cav.

Brassicaceae (Cruciferae)

  • Eruca sativa Mill.
  • Aruga
  • Garden Rocket
  • Rocket Salad
  • Salad Mustard
  • jarjir جرجير
  • rujeh روجه
  • ruka روكا
  • ben-khardal matzuy
  • בֶּן-חַרְדָּל מָצוּי

Annual

  • Batha
  • Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Eruca vesicaria (L.) Cav.

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

Fluid retention/ oedema

Anti-hydropic

Squeeze juice from leaves & take x2-3 teaspoons/ day.

Leaf B
General

Scurvy

Anti-scorbutic

Squeeze juice from leaves & take x2-3 teaspoons/day.

Leaf B
Sexuality

Aphrodisiac

Aphrodisiac

Eat fresh leaves in salad frequently.

Leaf B
Wound Healing

Burn

Vulnerary

Grind leaves & apply as poultice to affected area.

Leaf B

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