Action medicinal: Anti-arthritic

Muscle cramps & rheumatic pain (ID: 2612)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Anti-septic Haemostatic

      Grind dried aerial parts & leaves into powder or burn into ashes & sprinkle over affected area.

    • Wound healing Haemostatic

      Apply ground leaves to wound.

    • Women`s Health Alterative, Tonic

      Decoct leaves + flowers; expose body to steam and/or drink x1 cup as needed.

    • Women`s Health Analgesic

      Prepare infusion 50 gm leaves in 1L water & drink x1-2 cups/day.

    • Respiratory Anti-tussive

      Cook leaves & aerial parts in water alone or + ginger (Zingiber sp.) & drink.

    • Oral Health Analgesic, Anti-Infective

      1. Toothache: chew fresh leaves. (B)
      2. Cook leaves & aerial parts in water + cooking salt & gargle. (Z)
      3. Prepare cigarettes from ground leaves & smoke. (Z)

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Vulnerary

      1. Cook leaves & aerial parts in closed pot + aerial parts of Dittrichia viscosa + "feijan" (Ruta bracteosa) + branches of Laurus nobilis + Pistacia lentiscus + cypress (Cupressus sp.); place affected limb in steam for a few minutes, after which it is easily broken with light tap (& then reset).
      2. Cook aerial parts + aerial parts of Thymbra?capitata + leaves& young branches of "kharub" (Ceratonia siliqua) + branches of "el-ghar" (Laurus nobilis) + branches of olive (Olea) + branches of "saris" (Pistacia lentiscus); hold broken limb over steam for few minutes; after removing bone can be re-broken with a light tap.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-spasmodic, Muscle relaxant

      Cook aerial parts & leaves in sealed vessel + aerial parts of Dittrichia viscosa + "maramiyah" (Salvia fruticosa) +olive branches + "sharsh el-akul" (Alhagi maurorum) + alum (hydrated double sulfate salt of aluminium); patient wearing a loose covering stands over steam for as long as possible, then goes to bed away from cold.

    • General Anti-hydropic

      Body swelling: 1. Prepare tea of leaves & aerial parts. (Admin. not specified.)
      2. Oedema: Cook leaves & aerial parts + Laurus nobilis + Ditricchia viscosa + "feijan" (Ruta bracteosa) in closed pot; patient stands over steaming pot in a loose covering as long as posssible, then goes to bed away from cold.

    • Gastrointestinal Stomachic

      Boil leaves & stems in water, cool, filter & drink x3 cups/day before meals.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      1. Cook aerial parts in water alone or + pomegranate (Punica granatum) or + Mentha sp. & drink.
      2. Grind dried aerial parts & eat x1 teaspoon of powder followed by drinking x1 cup of coffee.
      3. For dysentery: decoct leaves/ stems in water, cool, filter & drink x3 cups/day + sugar.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      1. Prepare infusion of 50 gm leaves in 1L water & drink x1-2 cups /day. (B)
      2. Decoct leaves + mint (Mentha spicata) leaves & drink x1 cup/day. (B)
      3. Decoct leaves + cat thyme (Teucrium capitatum) + rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)+ chamomile (Matricaria recutita) & drink 1 cup x3/day. (B)
      4. For infants: decoct leaves & drink x1 teaspoon as needed. (B)
      5. Add dried leaves to tea & drink 1 cup x3/day.(B)
      6. Cook aerial parts in water, alone or + Lagoecia cuminoides; cool, filter, add + sugar as necessary & drink. Customary to eat garlic before drinking. (Z)
      7. Prepare tea of aerial parts + Majorana sp + Rosemary (Rosmarinus) + Matricaria chamomilla. (Admin. not specified.) (Z)
      8. Boil leaves & stems in water, cool, filter & drink x3 cups/day before meals. (Z)

    • Endocrine/ Metabolic Hypoglycemic

      Decoct 100 gm aerial parts in 1L water & drink x1cup/day.

    • Cardiovascular Analgesic, Cardiac

      Prepare tea of leaves & aerial parts. (Admin. not specified.)

    • Cancer Anti-carcinogenic

      1. Decoct aerial parts & drink x1-3 cups/day until well.
      2.Decoct aerial parts + thyme & drink x1-3 cups/day until well.
      3. Add plant leaves to tea (Camellia sinensis) & drink.

Arthritis (ID: 5788)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory

      Decoct bark & drink x1 cup/day as needed.

    • Infectious Diseases Anti-malarial

      Decoct bark & drink x1 cup/day as needed.

    • General Deoderant

      Decoct bark & use as foot wash.

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Anti-Infective, Demulcent

      Decoct bark & use as mouth wash.

    • Dermatological Anti-Infective

      Decoct bark & drink x1 cup/day as needed.

Arthritis /rheumatism (ID: 5780)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Vulnerary

      Grind green branches until paste & apply externally to wound.

    • Oral Health Analgesic, Anti-caries

      Chew fresh leaves daily.

    • Opthalmic Anti-inflammatory

      Decoct branches & use as compress to eye.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints 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.

    • Mental Health Anxiolytic

      Prepare infusion of leaves & drink x1-2 cups/day.

    • Infectious Diseases Anti-tubercular

      Decoct leaves in water for 15 min, cool, filter & drink 1 cup filtrate x3/day.

    • Haematology Anti-inflammatory

      Decoct green leaves & drink 1 cup x3/day.

    • General Anti-pyretic

      Prepare infusion of leaves & drink x1 cup/day; dose can be increased with increased fever.

    • General Anti-hydrotic

      Decoct branches & drink 1 cup x2/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-inflammatory, Hepatic

      Decoct green leaves & drink x1 cup x3/day.

    • Endocrine/ Metabolic 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)

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Anti-Infective, Demulcent

      Decoct branches & drink x1-2 cups/day.

Rheumatic pain back/ legs/ arms (ID: 2550)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Women`s Health Anti-inflammatory

      Mix aerial parts & leaves + Pelargonium sp. (See NOTES 3) + Rosmarinus+ Curcuma + Origanum sp. + little salt; prepare tampon & use vaginally

    • Women`s Health Emmenagogue

      Prepare bath with leaves + Dittrichia viscosa leaves.

    • Women`s Health Abortifacient

      Use "5 dirhams of leaves" (See NOTES 4). (Further details Preparation/ Admin. not specified).

    • Women`s Health Oxytocic

      Use juice from leaves & apply as compress to abdomen.

    • Venoms, Bites & Stings Anti-venom

      Squeeze juice from leaves, drink & use as compress.

    • Ritual/ Ceremonial Ritual

      1. Place whole plant in the house or plant it in the garden. (B)
      2. Plant in front of home, cut leaves on 10th & 20th days of Hebrew month with a gold coin; dry leaves & prepare as an amulet to wear.(Z)

    • Respiratory Anti-allergy, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-tussive

      1. Cook plant in water & drink.
      2. Allergic cough: decoct plant in water & drink x3 small cups/day.

    • Poisons Antidote

      Eat fresh green leaves + stems.

    • Opthalmic Visual health

      Roast leaves + Coriandrum sativum fruit, grind, sift & apply to eyelid rim like "kohol" (eyeliner). (See NOTES
      2.)

    • Opthalmic Anti-septic

      Use juice of fresh plant as drops & apply to eye x2/day.

    • Nervous system Analgesic

      Squeeze juice from leaves, drink & use as compress.

    • Nervous system Nervine

      Cook 200 gm of plant in 3 cups water, add +1 cup oil & drink x1 cup every morning.

    • Nervous system Nervine

      Decoct plant in water & drink x2 cups/day.

    • Nervous system Analgesic

      1. Grind plant + cloves (Eugenia sp.) + lavander (Lavandula sp.) + onion; steep in vinegar & spread over forehead
      2. Mix plant + thyme (Thymus sp.) + oil & use as salve.

    • Musculoskeletal/ joints Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory

      1.Boil or cook aerial parts in olive oil, cool, filter through gauze & use as massage lotion.
      2. Prepare steam bath of green leaves & stems + Dittrichia viscosa + Nigella sativa.
      3. Decoct in oil, green leaves & stems + Dittrichia viscosa + Nigella sativa & massage with oil.
      4. Mix aerial parts + thyme (Thymus sp.) + oil & use as salve.

    • Musculoskeletal/ joints Vulnerary

      Cook aerial parts in water in closed pot + Dittrichia?viscosa + "maryameyeh" (Salvia fruticosa) + branches of "el-ghar" (Laurus) + "el-butum" (Pistacia atlantica) + "saris" (Pistacia lentiscus) + "sarw" (Cupressus sp.); place affected limb in steam for few minutes. When removed bone fracture can be tapped lightly to reset correctly.

    • Musculoskeletal/ joints Anti-spasmodic, Muscle relaxant

      Face cramps: 1. Mix plant + olive oil + Nigella sativa, boil & massage. General cramps:
      2. Cook plant in olive oil & massage.

    • Musculoskeletal/ joints Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory

      Cook plant in water, add to bath & immerse.

    • Men`s Health/ Sexuality Aphrodisiac

      Decoct plant in water & drink x3 cups/day.

    • Mental Health Anxiolytic

      Cook plant in water + cumin & drink like tea.

    • Mental Health Anti-depressant, Tonic

      1. Prepare infusion of plant & drink.
      2. Use plant as food seasoning.

    • Mental Health Anti-psychotic

      Cook plant in water, add to bath & immerse.

    • Mens Health Anti-hydropic

      Eat fresh green leaves + stems.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Deobstruent

      Decoct aerial parts in water + corn stigmata (See NOTES 1) & drink; also stand over steam of decoction.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Analgesic/ Demulcent

      Cook plant in water, add to bath & immerse.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Diuretic

      Decoct plant in water & drink x2 cups/day.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-lithic

      Decoct plant in water & drink x2 cups/day.

    • Helminth infections Anthelmintic, Vermifuge

      1. Mix leaves + mint leaves + peach leaves. (Admin. not specified.)
      2. Cook aerial parts in olive oil & drink x1 cup before breakfast.

    • General Anti-hydropic

      Cook aerial parts in water in closed pot + Dittrichia viscosa + "rand" (Laurus sp.) + "maryameyeh" (Salvia fruticosa); patient dressed in a loose gown stands over the rising steam as long as possible, then goes to bed & keeps warm.

    • General Anti-intoxicant

      Mix plant + thyme (Thymus sp.) + oil & use as salve.

    • General Analgesic, Tonic

      1. Prepare infusion of plant & drink.
      2. Use plant as food seasoning.

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

      Decoct plant in water & drink x3 small cups/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-haemorrhoidal

      Decoct aerial parts & apply as poultice locally to affected area before sleeping.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      Grind dried plant into powder & eat.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-inflammatory, Carminative, Demulcent

      Decoct plant in water & drink x3 small cups/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      Cook plant in water & drink.

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Analgesic

      1.Cook plant in olive oil & apply drops into ear x3/day.
      2. Mix aerial parts & leaves + Origanum syriacum + lightly warmed oil. (Admin. not specified.)

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Anti-inflammatory, Anti-tinnitus

      1. Mix aerial parts + cloves (Eugenia sp.) + olive oil, cook & apply drops into ear.
      2. Grind aerial parts + "'uzab" (? identity), warm in oil & apply as drops to ear.

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Non-specific

      Cook aerial parts in olive oil, cool, filter & apply drops into ear x3/day.

    • Culinary Seasoning

      Add to olives during preparation.

    • Child health Carminative

      Crush leaves, mix + "qandi" (large crystal sugar) & let baby suck on mixture.

    • Cardiovascular Analgesic, Cardiac

      Cook plant + Nigella sp. in water (Admin. not specified.)

Rheumatic pain in muscles/ joints (ID: 2520)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Women`s Health Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic

      Cook root + chamomile in water. (Admin. not specified.)

    • Women`s Health Anti-inflammatory

      Cook root + stipes in water +"tya" (Ferula asa-foetida) + chamomile. (Admin. not specified.)

    • Women`s Health Emmenagogue, Haemostatic

      Decoct root in water & drink x3 small cups/day.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory

      1. Cook root in water & drink.
      2. Decoct root + stipes (See NOTES 2) & drink or use externally as paste to massage affected area.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-lithic

      Decoct root & drink x1 cup/day.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Diuretic

      Cook root in water & drink until "there is much blood in the urine" (see NOTES 1).

    • Infectious Diseases Anti-Infective

      Use root + vinegar. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • Haematology Depurative

      Cook root in water & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

      Cook root in water & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

      Decoct root + stipes in water & drink x3 cups/day.

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Haemostatic

      Decoct root + stipes (see NOTES 1) in water & drink x3 tablespoons/day.

    • Dermatological Anti-inflammatory

      Decoct root + stipes, mix + vinegar & spread over affected skin.

Arthritis (ID: 5771)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Oral Health Analgesic

      Cook root in water & gargle.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory

      Grind dried leaves to powder & apply to affected area as needed before sleep.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-Infective

      1.Boil 50 gm leaves in water for 5 min & drink x1 cup several x/day.
      2. Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup/day.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-lithic

      Decoct stems & drink 1 cup x4/day until well.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-haemorrhoidal

      Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup/day or apply decoction to affected area

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Laxative

      Cook root in water + Capparis zoharyi Inocencio (Capparis spinosa) & drink.

    • Dermatological Anti-Infective, Vulnerary

      Grate fresh leaves, apply to boil & tie on.

    • Dermatological Anti-dandruff, Hair restorer

      Grind burnt, dried leaves into fine powder, mix + sesame oil & spread on shaved head.

    • Dermatological Anti-inflammatory

      Boil 1 large spoon of flowers in 1L water for 15 min & apply as poultice to affected area x 1/day.

    • Cancer Anti-carcinogenic

      Decoct root in water, cool, filter & drink x3 cups/day.

Rheumatic pain (ID: 2465)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Vulnerary

      Apply poultice of leaves to lesion.

    • Wound Healing Vulnerary

      1. Apply seed oil alone or as salve + other ingredients.
      2. Rub castor seed oil on burn then sprinkle with powder from roasted, ground lentils.
      3.To keep wound open: apply poultice of leaves

    • Wound Healing Anti-Infective

      Apply oil poultice from seeds on affected area x2/day.

    • Women`s Health Galactagogue

      Apply poultice of leaves to nipples. (See NOTES 3)

    • Women`s Health Contraceptive

      Drink x3 seeds (Preparation not specified) directly after birth. Contraceptive for 3 years.

    • Nervous system Nervine

      Apply seed oil as an enema.

    • Nervous system Nervine

      Apply seed oil & massage.

    • Musculoskeletal/ joints Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory

      1. Cook leaves in olive oil & spread over painful areas. Avoid exposure to wind.
      2. Apply seed oil locally & massage. ( See NOTES 1).

    • Musculoskeletal/ joints Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory

      Apply seed oil locally & massage.

    • Mental Health Anti-psychotic, Sedative

      Mix fruit + myrrh + saffron + salt + garlic + oil & apply externally. (Further details of Admin. not specified.)

    • Infections Anti-Infective

      Use seed oil. (Admin. not specified. (See NOTES 1).

    • Infections Anti-Infective

      Drink 1-3 dirhams (See NOTES 1 & 2) of seed oil.

    • Helminth Infections Anthelmintic, Vermifuge

      After fasting for 2 days, eat 200 gm peeled buttercup squash (Cucurbita maxima) seeds. After 4 hr eat 60 gm "zeit kharw'a" (Olea ricini, castor seed oil) or 2 fingers (may mean a pinch between 2 fingers) of English salt (Epsom salt = MgSO4).

    • Helminth Infections Anthelmintic, Vermifuge

      1.Drink seed oil followed by infusion of mint tea. For ascaris: after above, eat dried, coconut in evening. Avoid eating peanuts (Arachis hypogaea). (Z)
      2. Drink 1 cup oil on empty stomach x1/ day. (B)

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-haemorrhoidal

      Apply oil poultice from seeds onto affected area x2/ day.

    • Gastrointestinal Laxative

      1. Extract oil from seeds & drink (60 gm) (unclear if this refers to weight of the seeds or oil).
      2. Chronic constipation: drink x1 small glass castor seed oil.
      3. For babies: spread oil on abdomen & gently massage.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-diarrheal

      Drink oil from seeds; after burn the patient with a hot iron on upper posterior part of arm, then eat pomegranate jam.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      Use seed oil. (Admin. further details not specified.)

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Anti-tinnitus

      Apply few drops of seed oil into ear. (See NOTES 1)

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Analgesic

      Apply seed oil as ear drops.

    • Dermatology Anti-pruritic

      Cut skin with razor blade & drink laxative e.g.castor seed oil.

    • Dermatology Vulnerary

      Apply fresh leaf to boil until it opens; then clean + cotton dipped in castor oil.

    • Dermatological Non-specific

      1. Apply oil externally to affected areas & massage. (B)
      2. Apply seed oil to affected area alone or made into salve + other ingredients. (Z)

    • Dermatological Hair restorer

      Apply oil externally to affected areas & massage.

    • Child Health Analgesic

      Apply oil externally as ointment.

Rheumatism (ID: 3205)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Vulnerary

      Use resin. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • Women`s Health Haemostatic

      Use resin. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • Women`s Health Non-specific

      1.Chew & swallow x1-2 pieces of plant gum (resin). (See NOTES 2).
      2. Decoct leaves & drink x1 cup as needed.

    • Surgical/ Trauma Hernia reduction

      Dissolve resin in "'araq" (anise flavoured alcoholic drink/ liquor) + Boswellia sp., spread on cloth & tie well around abdomen.

    • Respiratory Pectoral

      Use resin. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • Respiratory Pectoral

      Use resin. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • Respiratory Anti-tussive

      Grind resin, cook + egg & eat.

    • Respiratory Analgesic

      Mix 20 gm ground fruits + 20 gm sugar & eat x I teaspoon/day.

    • Oral Health Dentifrice

      Decoct bark & gargle x3/day.

    • Oral Health Anti-caries

      Chew gum (resin). (See NOTES
      2.)

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory

      Add resin to Dorema ammoniacum in vinegar & heat mixture until it turns red; cool a little, spread on cloth & apply to painful area.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Vulnerary

      Cook Dittrichia viscosa in water in closed pot + "feijan" (Ruta) + "maryameyeh" (Salvia sp.) + branches of "el-ghar" (Laurus) + "el-butum" (Pistacia atlantica) + "saris" (Pistacia lentiscus) + "sarw" (Cupressus sp.). Place affected area in steam for few minutes. When removed, bone fracture can be tapped lightly to reset it correctly.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory

      Make compress/ poultice with resin & apply to painful area. (see NOTES
      3.)

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-lithic

      Cook resin in hot water for 30 min & drink.

    • General Anti-hydropic

      Melt resin, spread over cloth & bandage affected area.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-emetic

      Grind resin + mint (Mentha sp.), cook in water & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-ulcer

      1. Prepare infusion of leaves & drink x3/day.
      2. Decoct leaves & drink x1 cup as needed.

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

      Prepare infusion of leaves & drink x 3/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent

      Use resin. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • Gastrointestinal Antacid

      Use resin. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

      Use resin. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-haemorrhoidal

      Sprinkle leaves on surface of hot bath & sit in water for 30 min.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      1. Cook leaves & stems in water & drink. (Z)
      2. Cook resin in water + mint (Mentha sp.) & drink followed by drinking lemon juice. (Z)
      3. Decoct stems & leaves, filter & drink 1 cup x3/day for 2 days. (B)

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative, Stomachic

      1. Decoct leaves in water, cool, filter & drink x1 cup after meals.
      2. To stimulate appetite: add 1 spoonful of resin to 1 cup of water & drink (can also add Boswellia sp.).

    • Gastrointestinal Haemostatic

      Use resin. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      1.Chew & swallow 1-2 pieces of plant gum (chewed resin). (See NOTES
      2.)
      2. Decoct leaves & drink x1 cup as needed.

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Anthelmintic

      Warm resin over fire + apple or quince leaves; apply drops of liquid extract into ear.

    • Dermatological Anti-Infective

      1. Crush resin + myrtle (Myrtus) + olive leaves + little salt + olive oil, mix & apply to warts. (Z)
      2. Prepare infusion of leaves & drink x3/day. (B)

    • Dermatological Anti-fungal

      Cook resin + tar (residue left after distilling coal tar) + bees' wax (Cera flava) + egg yolk + butter until paste; spread over affected area.

Joint pain/ rheumatism (ID: 5659)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Vulnerary

      Grind seeds (1 year after harvesting). (Admin. not specified.)

    • Wound Healing Anti-Infective, Vulnerary

      Grind leaf & seed + onion, mix + honey & spread over lesion.

    • Women`s Health Alterative

      Mix equal amounts of leaves + lady`s mantle (Alchemilla xanthochlora) leaves + flaxseed (Linum maritimum); sieve mixture & prepare infusion by adding 1 teaspoon mixture to 1 cup hot water + 1 teaspoon honey; steep 10 min & drink x1 cup at night before menstruation & 12 days after menstruation.

    • Ritual /Ceremonial Ritual

      1. Roast seeds in fire & listen to the sound of seeds exploding.
      2. Inhale smoke of roasted seeds.

    • Respiratory Anti-tussive, Expectorant

      1. Use seeds 1 year after harvesting, mix + honey or honey + saffron & eat.
      2. Asthma with cough: crush dried seeds into fine powder, mix + egg yolk, heat over fire & eat.

    • Opthalmic Visual health

      Grate seeds, mix + olive oil & apply to eyes.

    • Opthalmic Anti-inflammatory

      Use seeds 1 yr after harvesting. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • Nervous System Analgesic

      1. Roast seeds (in some preparations 1 year after harvesting) & leaves in fire & inhale smoke.
      2. Prepare infusion of leaves & seeds in water & drink.
      3. For severe headache (migraine): boil dried seeds in water + olive oil & spread on head.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory

      Mix 10 gm seeds + 250 gm black cumin (Nigella sativa) seeds + 50 gm chrysanthemum & 10 gm of each of following; senna (Senna alexandrina) + cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) + rosmary leaves (Rosmarinus officinalis)+ mahaleb cherry (Prunus mahaleb ) + almonds (Prunis dulcus) + 800 gm honey. Eat 1 teaspoon x 2/day after breakfast & dinner for 10 days. (See CAUTIONS)

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory

      1. Cook seeds (in some preparations 1 yr after harvesting) in water in sealed vessel; patient, wearing wide gown stands over steam as long as possible, then goes to bed away from cold. (Z)
      2. Crush aerial parts into fine powder, mix + olive oil + "samna" (clarified butter similar to "ghee") & heat over low fire to make homogenous paste; spread over painful, inflammed area for 4 days. (Z)
      3. Burn dried aerial parts or mix (before burning) + Dittrichia viscosa or Rosmarinus officinalis (gives better results); allow smoke to flow over painful area. Inhaling the smoke improves & quickens healing. (Z)
      4. Prepare infusion of leaves & seeds & drink. (Z)
      5. Mix 10 gm seeds + 250 gm black cumin (Nigella sativa) seeds + 50 gm chrysanthemum + 10 gm of each of following; senna (Senna alexandrina) + cloves (Syzygium aromaticum)+ rosmary leaves (Rosmarinus officinalis )+ mahaleb cherry (Prunus mahaleb )+ almonds (Prunis dulcus) + 800 gm honey. Eat 1 teaspoon of mixture x 2/day after breakfast & dinner for 10 days. (B) (See CAUTIONS)

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Anti-arthritic

      Grind seeds & eat ? tablespoon x 2/day.

    • Mental Health Anti-depressant

      1. Roast seeds & leaves in fire & inhale smoke.
      2. Prepare infusion of seeds & leaves in water & drink.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-lithic

      Grind roasted seeds & eat ? teaspoon x2/day until recovery.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Deobstruent, Diuretic

      Use seeds 1yr after harvesting. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified).

    • Infectious Diseases Anti-tubercular

      Drink Cinnamomum cassia cooked in water or make a burn with red hot wire over painful lung. Then grind Paganum seeds & eat x1 teaspoon + soft boiled egg.

    • Haematology Blood purifier

      Use seeds 1yr after harvesting. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • General Tonic

      1. Decoct whole plant & drink.
      2. Decoct in water seeds + Nigella sativa seeds & drink 1 small cup x3/day (morning, noon, evening).

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

      1. Grind seeds into powder, mix + oil, warm mixture & spread over face in evening. Next morning wash face with soap.
      2. Steep seeds in water overnight, filter & drink. Avoid eating eggs, meat and fat.

    • Gastrointestinal Stomachic

      Use seeds 1 yr after harvesting. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      Cook seeds in water + Ononis pubescens & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Laxative

      Cook leaves & seeds in water & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      1. Cook x2 small teaspoons of leaves in water & drink.
      2. Roast seeds in fire & inhale smoke.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      Grind seeds, mix + powders of Asparagus seeds + ginger root + Pimpinella fruits + honey & eat x1 teaspoon mornings.

    • Endocrine/ Metabolic Hypoglycemic

      1. Decoct whole plant & drink.
      2. Decoct seeds in water + Nigella sativa seeds & drink.

    • Dermatological Anti-inflammatory

      Burn dried plant & steep ashes in grape vinegar overnight, stir & apply to swollen skin.

    • Cardiovascular Analgesic, Cardiac

      1. Decoct whole plant & drink.
      2. Mix seeds + Nigella sativa seeds, boil in water & drink 1 small cup x3/day (morning, noon, evening).

Joint inflammation/ rheumatic pain (Z, B). Lumbago (lower back pain) (Z) (ID: 3157)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Vulnerary

      Grind seeds (1 year after harvesting). (Admin. not specified.)

    • Wound Healing Anti-Infective, Vulnerary

      Grind leaf & seed + onion, mix + honey & spread over lesion.

    • Women`s Health Alterative

      Mix equal amounts of leaves + lady`s mantle (Alchemilla xanthochlora) leaves + flaxseed (Linum maritimum); sieve mixture & prepare infusion by adding 1 teaspoon mixture to 1 cup hot water + 1 teaspoon honey; steep 10 min & drink x1 cup at night before menstruation & 12 days after menstruation.

    • Ritual /Ceremonial Ritual

      1. Roast seeds in fire & listen to the sound of seeds exploding.
      2. Inhale smoke of roasted seeds.

    • Respiratory Anti-tussive, Expectorant

      1. Use seeds 1 year after harvesting, mix + honey or honey + saffron & eat.
      2. Asthma with cough: crush dried seeds into fine powder, mix + egg yolk, heat over fire & eat.

    • Opthalmic Visual health

      Grate seeds, mix + olive oil & apply to eyes.

    • Opthalmic Anti-inflammatory

      Use seeds 1 yr after harvesting. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • Nervous System Analgesic

      1. Roast seeds (in some preparations 1 year after harvesting) & leaves in fire & inhale smoke.
      2. Prepare infusion of leaves & seeds in water & drink.
      3. For severe headache (migraine): boil dried seeds in water + olive oil & spread on head.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory

      Mix 10 gm seeds + 250 gm black cumin (Nigella sativa) seeds + 50 gm chrysanthemum & 10 gm of each of following; senna (Senna alexandrina) + cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) + rosmary leaves (Rosmarinus officinalis)+ mahaleb cherry (Prunus mahaleb ) + almonds (Prunis dulcus) + 800 gm honey. Eat 1 teaspoon x 2/day after breakfast & dinner for 10 days. (See CAUTIONS)

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory

      1. Cook seeds (in some preparations 1 yr after harvesting) in water in sealed vessel; patient, wearing wide gown stands over steam as long as possible, then goes to bed away from cold. (Z)
      2. Crush aerial parts into fine powder, mix + olive oil + "samna" (clarified butter similar to "ghee") & heat over low fire to make homogenous paste; spread over painful, inflammed area for 4 days. (Z)
      3. Burn dried aerial parts or mix (before burning) + Dittrichia viscosa or Rosmarinus officinalis (gives better results); allow smoke to flow over painful area. Inhaling the smoke improves & quickens healing. (Z)
      4. Prepare infusion of leaves & seeds & drink. (Z)
      5. Mix 10 gm seeds + 250 gm black cumin (Nigella sativa) seeds + 50 gm chrysanthemum + 10 gm of each of following; senna (Senna alexandrina) + cloves (Syzygium aromaticum)+ rosmary leaves (Rosmarinus officinalis )+ mahaleb cherry (Prunus mahaleb )+ almonds (Prunis dulcus) + 800 gm honey. Eat 1 teaspoon of mixture x 2/day after breakfast & dinner for 10 days. (B) (See CAUTIONS)

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Anti-arthritic

      Grind seeds & eat ? tablespoon x 2/day.

    • Mental Health Anti-depressant

      1. Roast seeds & leaves in fire & inhale smoke.
      2. Prepare infusion of seeds & leaves in water & drink.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-lithic

      Grind roasted seeds & eat ? teaspoon x2/day until recovery.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Deobstruent, Diuretic

      Use seeds 1yr after harvesting. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified).

    • Infectious Diseases Anti-tubercular

      Drink Cinnamomum cassia cooked in water or make a burn with red hot wire over painful lung. Then grind Paganum seeds & eat x1 teaspoon + soft boiled egg.

    • Haematology Blood purifier

      Use seeds 1yr after harvesting. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • General Tonic

      1. Decoct whole plant & drink.
      2. Decoct in water seeds + Nigella sativa seeds & drink 1 small cup x3/day (morning, noon, evening).

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

      1. Grind seeds into powder, mix + oil, warm mixture & spread over face in evening. Next morning wash face with soap.
      2. Steep seeds in water overnight, filter & drink. Avoid eating eggs, meat and fat.

    • Gastrointestinal Stomachic

      Use seeds 1 yr after harvesting. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      Cook seeds in water + Ononis pubescens & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Laxative

      Cook leaves & seeds in water & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      1. Cook x2 small teaspoons of leaves in water & drink.
      2. Roast seeds in fire & inhale smoke.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      Grind seeds, mix + powders of Asparagus seeds + ginger root + Pimpinella fruits + honey & eat x1 teaspoon mornings.

    • Endocrine/ Metabolic Hypoglycemic

      1. Decoct whole plant & drink.
      2. Decoct seeds in water + Nigella sativa seeds & drink.

    • Dermatological Anti-inflammatory

      Burn dried plant & steep ashes in grape vinegar overnight, stir & apply to swollen skin.

    • Cardiovascular Analgesic, Cardiac

      1. Decoct whole plant & drink.
      2. Mix seeds + Nigella sativa seeds, boil in water & drink 1 small cup x3/day (morning, noon, evening).