- Respiratory
Anti-Infective, Anti-tussive, Demulcent
1. Decoct plant in water alone or + "yansun" (Pimpinella anisum) fruit + carob seeds & drink 1 cup x3/day.
2. Cough: cook plant in water & add honey. Can also add "azir" (rosemary, Rosmarinus sp.) (Z notes this recipe is widely used in children.)
- Respiratory
Anti-Infective
Grind plant, add oil, burn & inhale smoke.
- Respiratory
Anti-asthmatic
Decoct plant in water, alone or + "yansun" (Pimpinella anisum) fruit + carob seeds & drink 1 cup x3/day.
- Pain Relief
Analgesic
Decoct aerial parts & drink x1-2 cups/ day or inhale steam from decoction.
- Musculoskeletal/ Joints
Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory
Decoct 500 gm leaves in 2L water, add to bath water & immerse for 30 min.
- Musculoskeletal/ Joints
Non-specific
Prepare extract of plant & drink + honey.
- Mens health/ Sexuality
Aphrodisiac
Prepare infusion of leaves & drink x2/day.
- Infectious Diseases
Anti-Infective
Prepare extract of plant by cooking in water & drink + honey.
- Helminth infections
Anthelmintic, Vermifuge
Boil plant in water & drink.
- Haematology
Anti-anaemic
Decoct plant in water, alone or + "yansun" (Pimpinella anisum) fruit + carob seeds & drink 1 cup x3/day.
- Gastrointestinal
Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal, Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent
Decoct plant in water alone or + "yansun" (Pimpinella anisum) fruit + carob seeds; for diarrhea & inflammation: drink x3 cups/day; for dysentery: drink x4 large cups/day.
- Gastrointestinal
Carminative
1.Prepare extract of aerial parts by cooking in water + "za'tar" (thyme, Thymbra capitata) or + cumin (Cuminum sp.) + "na'na" (Mentha sp.) & drink. (Z)
2. Decoct aerial parts in water, alone or + "yansun" (Pimpinella anisum) fruit + carob seeds & drink 1 cup x3/day. (Z)
3. Decoct aerial parts & drink 1-2 cups/day. (B)
- Endocrine/ Metabolic
Hypoglycemic
1.Decoct plant in water, alone or + "yansun" (Pimpinella anisum) fruit + carob seeds & drink instead of water.(Z)
2.Prepare infusion of aerial parts & drink x2/day. (B)
- Cardiovascular
Hypotensive
Decoct plant in water, alone or + "yansun" (Pimpinella anisum) fruit + carob seeds & drink 1 cup x3/day.