Complaint / Use: Jaundice

Jaundice, (ID: 6044)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Anti-septic

      1. Apply fresh leaves to wound & replace x1/day.
      2. Decoct leaves in water & use to wash & clean purulent wound/ lesion.

    • Wound Healing Anti-Infective, Vulnerary

      Use vinegar or water to wet ground flax seeds, spread over cloth & apply.

    • Wound Healing Vulnerary

      Use leaves. (Preparation/ Admin not specified. )

    • Wound Healing Vulnerary

      Mix wine vinegar + salt + oil & apply to burn.

    • Wound healing Antiseptic

      1. Place fresh leaves on wound & replace daily.
      2. Decoct leaves & wash/ clean affected area with decoction.

    • Women`s Health Haemostatic

      Boil stems in water & drink 1 cup x3/day.

    • Venoms, Bites & Stings Anti-venom

      Pour distilled alcohol (cognac, araq, ) over bite & tie string on both sides (of the bite).

    • Surgical/ Trauma Haemostatic

      1. Use leaves as a compress.
      2. Mix donkey dung (see NOTES & CAUTIONS) + wine + honey & apply to haemorrhage.

    • Respiratory Anti-tussive, Demulcent

      Cook Sambucus nigra in water + dried figs or raisins & drink liquid.

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective, Anti-catarrhal

      1. Wine + Cinchona (Admin. not specified.)
      2. Mix grape wine vinegar + Capparis leaves & apply as compress.
      3. Massage with distilled alcohol + lemon juice or vinegar.
      4. Apply vinegar compress to forehead & to wet cloths & inhale.

    • Pain Relief Analgesic

      Immerse finger in cup of "araq" (distilled alcohol) until pain subsides.

    • Oral Health Analgesic

      1. Mix grape wine vinegar + Capparis leaves or salt. (Admin. not specified.)
      2. Use distilled alcohol (cognac, "araq") alone or + water as mouthwash or gargle.
      3. Cook bark of Cinchona sp. in vinegar + cypress cones + alum (hydrated double sulfate salt of aluminium) & gargle mornings.
      4. Cook aerial parts of Majorana syriaca + vinegar + cumin + olive oil & apply to tooth.

    • Oral Health Anti-caries, Anti-gum disease

      1.Cook grapevines (Vitis) in water + flowers of Rosa sp. + Myrtus communis leaves + lentils & gargle
      2. Mix distilled alcohol (cognac, araq) + water & use as mouthwash (for gingivitis).

    • Oral Health Anti-septic, Mouth wash

      Mix distilled alcohol (cognac, araq) + water & use as mouthwash.

    • Oral health Anti-gum disease

      Use distilled alcohol (cognac, "araq") + water as mouthwash or gargle.

    • Opthalmic Non-specific

      Collect juice secreted from branches when pruning & apply to eyes.

    • Nervous System Analgesic

      1. Rub head with (wine) vinegar alone or + lemon juice or + distilled alcohol (araq)
      2. Infuse cloves (Eugenia sp.) + rose flowers in (wine) vinegar; spread over cloth & place on forehead.
      3. Grate onions + mint & macerate in (wine) vinegar; spread over forehead.
      4. Mix grape wine vinegar + crushed ginger & apply as poultice to forehead & temples. Chronic Headache: 5 .Prepare dough of wine vinegar + flour & apply to forehead.
      6. Inhale wine vinegar.
      7. Mix henna (Lawsonia sp.) or ground myrtle (Myrtus) leaves + wine vinegar; spread on cloth & apply to head.
      8. Migraine: Boil roasted ground seeds of Nigella sativa + olive oil or vinegar & inhale fluid through nose.

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

      1.Mix wine vinegar + goat or sheep dung + goat`s blood (see NOTES & CAUTIONS) & bandage knee.
      2. Mix wine + water + wheat fiber & bathe in mixture. (Unclear if Cinchona sp. Is also added to this recipe)

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory

      Heat wine vinegar + Dorema ammoniacum, add Pistacia lentiscus resin & heat till mixture turns red; cool, spread on cloth & apply to painful area.

    • Men`s Health/ Sexuality Aphrodisiac

      1. Eat dried fruits (raisins).
      2. Prepare alcohol from raisins & drink.

    • Mental Health Anti-psychotic, Sedative

      Mix raisins + almonds + nuts + bee honey + Majorana + garlic + Nigella + Cinnamomum Cassia + black pepper + olive oil & eat.

    • Infectious Diseases Anti-Infective

      Spread distilled alcohol (cognac, "araq") over body. Burn goat`s hair & sleep in smoke filled room well covered. ( Z adds "disease exits through abdomen").

    • Helminth infections Anthelmintic, Vermifuge

      1. Drink grape wine vinegar + "qat" (Catha edulis).
      2. Soak seeds of Cicer arietinum in white vinegar, drink liquid & eat seeds.

    • General Refrigerant

      Eat large amounts of grape jam.

    • General Nutritive

      Eat ripe fruits.

    • General Anti-pyretic, Refrigerant

      Mix wine vinegar + rose water & rub on forehead.

    • General Anti-pyretic

      1. Mix wine + Cinchona sp. (Admin not specified).
      2. Mix grape wine vinegar + Capparis sp. leaves & apply as compress.
      3. Rub head with vinegar alone or + lemon juice.
      4. Infuse cloves (Eugenia sp.) + rose flowers in vinegar; spread mixture over cloth & place on forehead.
      5. Grate onions & mint & macerate in vinegar; spread over forehead. For high fever:
      6. Rub body/ head with wine vinegar alone or + salt.
      7. Crush Mentha sp. & prepare bandage with water or vinegar on cloth; tie on forhead or chest.

    • General Tonic

      1. Eat raisins (dried fruits) morning & evening.
      2. Boil raisins in water & drink 1 cup x3 /day.

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

      1. Eat fresh fruits in season.
      2. Drink fruit juice x1 cup/ day.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-haemorrhoidal

      Prepare rectal suppository with raisins + lard + sugar.

    • Gastrointestinal Laxative

      1. Eat fruit. (Z)
      2. Grind dried fruit (raisins) + figs + dates & eat x1 teaspoon before sleep. (Z)
      3. Eat fresh fruits in season. (B)
      4.Drink fruit juice x1 cup/day. (B)

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      1. Drink wine + cinnamon.
      2. Drink x1 cup distilled alcohol (cognac, araq) alone or +sugar.

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

      Mix wine vinegar + alum (hydrated double sulfate salt of aluminium) + honey & gargle.

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Haemostatic

      Inhale steam of wine vinegar over a fire.

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

      Cook in (wine) vinegar Cinchona bark + alum + honey + water & gargle.

    • Ear, Nose & Throat Anti-tumor

      Apply distilled alcohol + ? tartar oil (mustard seed) & apply to affected area.

    • Dermatological Anti-allergy, Anti-pruritic

      Eat dried fruits (raisins) x2 teaspoons mornings for 3 days. ( Z notes it "causes contraction of the bile ducts causing rash." )

    • Dermatological Anti-fungal

      1. Mix wine vinegar + egg yolk & apply to affected area.
      2. Mix wine vinegar + goat dung (see CAUTIONS), spread over cloth & bandage affected area.

    • Dermatological Anti-pruritic

      Massage irritated area with wine vinegar.

    • Dermatological Hair restorer

      1. Immerse tip of young branch in cup of water & steep for 12 hrs; water becomes cloudy with white sediment. Drink water & spread on head. (Z)
      2. Wash hair with grape water. (B)

    • Dermatological Anti-inflammatory

      Apply grape wine vinegar + henna (Lawsonia sp.) + Rheum sp. to affected area.

    • Dermatological Anti-Infective, Vulnery

      1.Mix wine vinegar + cow dung & bandage lesion (see CAUTIONS).
      2. Prepare dough of distilled alcohol ("araq") + flour & apply to affected area.
      3. Grind seeds of Linum usitatissimum, moisten + water or vinegar & bandage affected area.

    • Dermatological Anti-Infective, Vulnerary

      Prepare poultice from leaves & apply to abscess over night for 3 days.

    • Cosmetic Dye

      Cook grape leaves + mulberry leaves (Morus nigra) + fig leaves (from tree producing black fruit) & wash hair with mixture.

    • Child Health Anti-diarrheal

      Mix 1.5 cups of wine (Vitis) + dried bread in saucepan & heat a little; spread mixture over cloth & wrap baby in it at night.

    • Ageing Nootropic

      Drink alcohol prepared from raisins (dried grapes).

Jaundice (ID: 2701)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Anti-septic Vulnerary

      Cook mashed aerial parts in cow's butter & spread over wound. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS.)

    • Wound Healing Anti-Infective, Anti-septic

      1. Use fresh Aerial parts or juice or powdered dried plant alone or + olive oil & apply to wound x 2/day.
      2. For swollen purulent lesion: make an oil based decoction of mashed leaves & fruits & apply as compress.

    • Opthalmic Anti-inflammatory

      Mash fresh plant, apply to eye & tie in place with bandage. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS.)

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

      Drink juice of fruit. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS.)

    • Child Health Carminative

      Cook aerial parts & fruit + "yansun" (Pimpinella anisum) + "raziana" (Foeniculum sp.) (See NOTES) + sugar & drink. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS.)

Jaundice (ID: 2691)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Anti-Infective, Vulnerary

      Grind fresh aerial parts & apply to affected area.

    • Venoms, Bites & Stings Ant-venom

      Grind fresh aerial parts & apply to affected area.

    • Infectious Diseases Anti-Infective

      This preperation has 3 parts, A, B, C A. Cook fruit & aerial parts in water + Viola odorata + Nymphaea alba + Cichorium root. B. Cook Cassia fistula + Alhagi + almond oil. C. Cook Cassia fistula + Alhagi + almond oil+ Cotoneaster. Drink A for 3 days, morning and evening. If no improvement drink B. As a final treatment drink C. (TOXIC see CAUTIONS.)

    • Infectious Diseases Anti-malarial, Anti-pyretic

      This preperation has 2 parts A & B: A. Cook fruit & aerial parts in water + Viola odorata + Nymphaea alba + Cichorium root. B. Cook Cassia fistula + Alhagi + almond oil. Drink A for 3 days morning & evening. If no improvement drink B only once. Next day, drink B again but prepared without Cassia fistula. If fever persists on 6th day, give original B again. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS.)

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

      Cook aerial parts & fruit + Cotoneaster nummularia + Alhagi sp. + Anchusa sp. + Nymphaea sp. + Cichorium root. Pour liquid stew onto Cassia fistula, add almond oil & drink x1 morning for 5 days. Eat plenty of watermelon with above preparation & also eat a small live fish every morning. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS.)

    • Dermatological Vulnerary

      Cook aerial parts & fruit + Cichorium intybus + Descurainia sophia & drink. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS).

Jaundice (ID: 5830)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound healing Haemostatic

      Cut stem, squeeze out juice & apply to wound x1/day.

    • Oral Health Analgesic

      Eat inner part of stem to clean teeth x3/week.

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

      Eat fesh stem until well.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-haemorrhoidal

      After drying, silvery parts of flower are wrapped into small balls & inserted as anal suppository before sleep.

    • Gastrointestinal Laxative

      Eat fesh stem as needed.

    • Endocrine/ Metabolic Hypoglycemic

      Eat fresh stem daily.

Jaundice (ID: 800)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Anti-Infective, Vulnerary

      Cook fruit & leaves in water + "sbideh baqal'a" (talc?) + "fulus" (? seeds of Cassia fistula) + "afsantin" (? Artemisia absinthium (See NOTES 2 + "riban dashini" (? Rheum sp.) (See NOTES 3) + almond oil & drink.

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective, Anti-catarrhal

      Powder or decoct leaves & drink.

    • Nervous System Analgesic

      Decoct leaves in water & drink x1 cup/day until well.

    • Nervous System Analgesic

      Decoct leaves in water & drink x1 cup/day until well.

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

      1.Powder or decoct leaves & drink. (Z)
      2. Decoct leaves in water & drink x1 cup/day until well.(B)

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Anti-inflammatory, Uricolytic

      Decoct leaves in water & drink x1cup/day until well.

    • Helminth infections Anthelmintic, Vermifuge

      Heat fruit & leaves in water & drink extract on empty stomach.

    • Haematology Non-specific

      Powder or decoct leaves & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

      Decoct or powder leaves & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      Decoct leaves in water & drink x 2-3 cups until well.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-diarrheal

      Decoct leaves in water, cool & drink 1 cup x3/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Laxative

      1. Add 6-12 seeds to 1 cup almost boiled water, decoct 1-2 min & drink x1 cup. (B)
      2. Steep seeds overnight in cold water, boil, add leaves, cool & drink 1 glass x3/day. (B)
      3. Add ? teaspoon ground senna to 1 cup boiled water, cover & drink x1-2 cups/day after eating for 1 week. (B)
      4. Mix senna seeds + anise (Pimpinella anisum) + ground cumin (Cuminum cyminum) + licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) + fennel (Foeniculum vulgare); add a little of mixture to almost boiled water & drink multiple doses as needed. (B)
      5. Decoct leaves & drink x1 cup on alternate days. (B)
      6. Heat fruit & leaves in water & drink extract. (Z)
      7. Cook or infuse leaves in water & drink. (Z)
      8. Use leaves in powdered form. (Z)
      9. Decoct leaves with following plants generally added to decoction: "kamnon ha-anis" (Pimpinella anisum); dried figs; "kuzbara" (Coriander, seeds or root); "khiyar shanbar" (Cassia fistula). (Z)

    • Gastrointestinal Antacid

      Powder or decoct leaves & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      Add few senna seeds + anise (seeds?) + fennel (seeds?) to boiling water & drink x1-2 cups/day until relief.

    • Endocrine/ Metabolic Anti-obesity

      1.Grind leaves + equal amounts fennel + anise (Pimpinella anisum) seeds + cumin (Cuminum cyminum) + ?fadi? (? meaning) + sugar; mix & eat x1 spoon/day after lunch.
      2. Decoct handful of leaves in water for 10 min & drink filtrate x3/day mornings on empty stomach.
      3. Add 1 teaspoon ground senna (? part) to 1 cup water & drink x1 cup before sleeping for 1 mth.
      4. Add few seeds to boiling water & drink x1-2 cups/day.
      5. Decoct leaves & drink x1 cup on alternate days.

    • Dermatological Anti-inflammatory

      Grind leaves + henna (Lawsonia inermis) leaves, + ?madda al-lionel? (a wax-like material ? identity); place in a bottle & apply morning & evenings.

    • Dermatological Freckle remover

      Prepare poultice of powdered leaves + egg white & apply externally.

    • Dermatological Anti-Infective

      Prepare poultice of powdered leaves + egg white & apply externally.

Jaundice (ID: 5809)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Deobstruent

      Decoct leaves & drink 1 cup x3/day for 1 mth.

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

      Decoct leaves & drink 1 cup x3/day for 2 weeks.

    • Cardiovascular Hypotensive

      Cook leaves + rice + meat & eat x1/week for 2 mth.

    • Cardiovascular Anti-atherosclerotic

      Cook leaves + rice + meat & eat x1/week for 2 mth.

Jaundice (ID: 2546)

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.)

Jaundice (ID: 2519)

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.

Jaundice (ID: 5686)

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.

Jaundice (ID: 3152)

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).