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Rubus sanctus Schreb.
Rosaceae
- Rubus sanguineus Friv.
- Holy Bramble
- `ulleiq عليق
- petel qadosh
- פֶּטֶל קָדוֹשׁ
Phanerophyte shrub
- Humid habitats
and other botanical details.
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Rubus sanctus Schreb.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer | Cancer; inhibits malignant tumors of stomach, lungs, brain, blood & skin |
Anti-carcinogenic | Decoct root in water, cool, filter & drink x3 cups/day. |
Root | Z |
| Dermatological | Eczema |
Anti-inflammatory | Boil 1 large spoon of flowers in 1L water for 15 min & apply as poultice to affected area x 1/day. |
Flower | B |
| Dermatological | Hair loss & dandruff |
Anti-dandruff, Hair restorer | Grind burnt, dried leaves into fine powder, mix + sesame oil & spread on shaved head. |
Leaf | Z |
| Dermatological | Open boil & drain pus |
Anti-Infective, Vulnerary | Grate fresh leaves, apply to boil & tie on. |
Leaf | Z |
| Gastrointestinal | Constipation |
Laxative | Cook root in water + Capparis zoharyi Inocencio (Capparis spinosa) & drink. |
Root | Z |
| Gastrointestinal | Diarrhea |
Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal | Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup/day. |
Aerial parts | B |
| Gastrointestinal | Haemorrhoids |
Anti-haemorrhoidal | Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup/day or apply decoction to affected area |
Aerial parts | B |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Kidney stones |
Anti-lithic | Decoct stems & drink 1 cup x4/day until well. |
Stem | B |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Urinary tract infection |
Anti-Infective | 1.Boil 50 gm leaves in water for 5 min & drink x1 cup several x/day. |
Aerial parts, Leaf | B |
| Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Arthritis |
Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory | Grind dried leaves to powder & apply to affected area as needed before sleep. |
Leaf | B |
| Oral Health | Toothache |
Analgesic | Cook root in water & gargle. |
Root | Z |
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