Silene vulgaris

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Silene vulgaris (Moench) Garke
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Bladder Campion, Maiden`s-tears, Rattlebox
Bladder Campion, Maiden`s-tears, Rattlebox
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Caryophyllaceae

  • Bladder Campion
  • Maiden`s-tears
  • Rattlebox
  • fuqe' فقيع
  • khashish خشخيش
  • nuwar نوار
  • taqiq طقيق
  • tziparnit nefukha
  • צִפָּרְנִית נְפוּחָה

Hemicryptophyte

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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

   

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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Silene vulgaris (Moench) Garke

System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use		 Activity / Interpretation
Traditional
Preparation/ Administration		 Parts Used
Source
Cancer

Cancer

Anti-carcinogenic

Preparation/ Admin/ Plant Part not specified.

 Not specified B

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Notes

Cautions

Silene vulgaris contains saponins which can be toxic but are poorly absorbed by the body tending to pass through without causing harm. Broken down by thorough cooking but advisable not to eat large amounts.