Micromeria nervosa

Micromeria nervosa (Desf.) Benth.

Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

  • Veined Savory
  • shai a'raq mu'arraq شاي اعراق معرق
  • za'tar 'iraq زعتر عراق
  • za'tar na'im زعتر ناعم
  • zufa زوفا
  • זוּטָה מְעֹרֶקֶת
  • zuta me'oreqet

Chamaephyte

  •  Hard rock outcrops

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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Micromeria nervosa (Desf.) Benth.

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

Abdominal cramps (especially in babies)

Carminative

Decoct plant (gathered during flowering) & drink.

Aerial parts Z
Child Health

Expectorant (especially for babies)

 Expectorant

Decoct plant (gathered during flowering) & drink.

 Aerial parts Z
Kidney & Urinary Tract

Kidney inflammation

 Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent

Decoct plant (gathered during flowering) & drink.

 Aerial parts Z
Nervous system

Headache

 Analgesic

Decoct aerial parts, filter & drink x1 cup as needed.

 Aerial parts B
Respiratory

Asthma

 Anti-asthmatic

Decoct leaves or leaves + flowers & drink x1 cup/day as needed. Can also inhale the steam from decoction.

Flower, Leaf B
Respiratory

Cough

 Anti-tussive

1. Add leaves to boiling water, boil 5 min, steep until color darkens & drink 1 cup/day for 2 mth. (B)
2. Decoct leaves & drink 1 cup/day for 2 mth. (B)
3. Decoct aerial parts (gathered during flowering). (Admin not specified.) (Z)

Aerial parts, Leaf B, Z
Respiratory

Runny nose

 Anti-catarrhal

Decoct plant (gathered during flowering) & inhale steam.

 Aerial parts Z

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