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Salix acmophylla Boiss.

Family

Salicaceae

Synonym(s)

English name(s)

Brook Willow

Arabic Name(s)

safsaf صفصاف

Hebrew Name(s)

arava mekhudedet

עֲרָבָה מְחֻדֶּדֶת

Life Form

Tree

Habitat

Humid habitats

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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Salix acmophylla Boiss.

System/State	Traditional Complaint/Use	Activity / Interpretation	Traditional Preparation/ Administration	Parts Used	Source
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT)	Tonsil inflammation	Anti-Infective, Demulcent	Decoct branches & drink x1-2 cups/day.	Branch /twig	B
Endocrine/ Metabolic	Diabetes mellitus	Hypoglycemic	1. Decoct leaves & branches & drink x1cup/day. (B) 2. Decoct leaves in water for 15 min, cool, filter & drink filtrate x1 cup/day. (Z)	Branch, Leaf	B, Z
Gastrointestinal	Liver inflammation	Anti-inflammatory, Hepatic	Decoct green leaves & drink x1 cup x3/day.	Leaf	Z
General	Excess perspiration	Anti-hydrotic	Decoct branches & drink 1 cup x2/day.	Branch /twig	B
General	Fever	Anti-pyretic	Prepare infusion of leaves & drink x1 cup/day; dose can be increased with increased fever.	Leaf	B
Haematology	Spleen inflammation	Anti-inflammatory	Decoct green leaves & drink 1 cup x3/day.	Leaf	Z
Infectious Diseases	Tuberculosis	Anti-tubercular	Decoct leaves in water for 15 min, cool, filter & drink 1 cup filtrate x3/day.	Leaf	Z
Mental Health	Nervousness	Anxiolytic	Prepare infusion of leaves & drink x1-2 cups/day.	Leaf	B
Musculoskeletal/ Joints	Arthritis /rheumatism	Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory	1.Decoct branches & drink x1cup/day. 2. Prepare infusion by adding 1kg aerial parts to 3.5L water & drink 1 cup x2/ day.	Aerial parts, Branch /twig	B
Opthalmic	Eye inflammation	Anti-inflammatory	Decoct branches & use as compress to eye.	Branch /twig	B
Oral Health	Toothache & dental caries	Analgesic, Anti-caries	Chew fresh leaves daily.	Leaf	Z
Wound Healing	Wound	Vulnerary	Grind green branches until paste & apply externally to wound.	Branch /twig	B

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Notes

Cautions

Salix genus has species which contain salicylates that can cause gastrointestinal bleeding & kidney damage. Avoid during pregnancy & use with other aspirin-like drugs. Care in patients with asthma, diabetes, stomach disease, gout, haemophilia, liver conditions, low thrombocytes, nephrosis & peptic ulcer. Alcohol, barbiturates & sedatives can potentiate salicylate toxicity.