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Salvia dominica L.
Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
- Salvia graveolens Vahl.
- Dominica Sage
- khowwekha خويخة
- maru مرو
- na'imeh ناعمه
- marva reikhanit
- מַרְוָה רֵיחָנִית
Hemicryptophytes
- Mediterranean maquis and forest
and other botanical details.
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Salvia dominica L.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal | Carminative for stomach & intestinal inflammation/pain/ cramps |
Anti-spasmodic. Anti-inflammatory, Carminative, Demulcent | Decoct plant in water & drink. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Gastrointestinal | Laxative (gentle) |
Laxative | Decoct plant in water & drink. |
Aerial parts | Z |
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Notes
Cautions
Salvia genus has species which can be toxic due to thujone & camphor in essential oil if used in excess or taken for extended periods. Can interfere with drugs for epilepsy, hypoglcaemia & sedatives. Symptoms include restlessness, vomiting, vertigo, tremors, seizures, hot flushes, dizziness, tachycardia. Contraindicated in pregnancy, epilepsy.