Verbascum galilaeum

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Verbascum galilaeum Boiss.

Scrophulariaceae

  • Galilee Mullein
  • `amiyya عمية
  • `awarwar عورور
  • butzin ha-Galil
  • בּוּצִין הַגָּלִיל

Hemicryptophyte

  • Humid habitats
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Verbascum galilaeum Boiss.

System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use
Activity / Interpretation
Traditional
Preparation/ Administration
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Dermatological

Acne

Anti-Infective

Apply ground leaves to affected area.

Leaf B

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Notes

Cautions

Verbascum genus has some species containing rotenone in the leaves & seeds which is used as an insecticide, fish poison & pesticide. Mildy toxic & irritating in humans causing vomiting. Hairs on the leaves are irritant. Seeds may also be narcotic.