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Lupinus pilosus L.
Leguminosae
- Lupinus varius L.
- Blue Lupin
- ful abu himar فول أبو حمار
- jul barri جول بري
- turmus azraq ترمس أزرق
- turmus barri ترمس بري
- turmus he-harim
- תֻּרְמוּס הֶהָרִים
Annual
- Disturbed habitats
and other botanical details.
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Lupinus pilosus L.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular | Arteriosclerosis |
Anti-atherosclerotic | Decoct seeds & drink x1 cup/day. |
Seed | B |
| Dermatological | Acne |
Anti-Infective | Grind seeds finely, mix + olive oil & apply to affected area x2/ day. |
Seed | B |
| Dermatological | Hair loss |
Hair restorer | Grind seeds finely, mix + olive oil & apply to affected area. |
Seed | B |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Kidney stones |
Anti-lithic | Boil seeds in water & drink 1 cup x2/day. |
Seed | B |
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Notes
Cautions
Lupinus genus has some species which may contain quinolizidine alkaloids which can be teratogenic. Seeds may cause vomiting in adults & intoxication in children with cardiac arrythmias, diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, double vision, headache, salivation & prickling sensations. Toxicity reported as being reduced by soaking seeds overnight, discarding water & changing water during cooking.