Complaint / Use: Worms

Worms (ID: 5972)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Surgical/ Trauma Haemostatic

      Use powdered tree core. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • Respiratory Anti-tussive

      Decoct ground fruits + chamomile (Matricaria aurea) + fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) & drink 1 cup x2/day.

    • Oral Health Analgesic

      1. Wash & dry plant roots, grind till powder & apply to teeth as needed.
      2. Soak bark in water, boil & use as mouth rinse x1-2/day.

    • Helminth infections Anthelmintic, Vermifuge

      Soak fruit & leaves in water for 11 days, boil soaked material, filter & drink x1 cup as needed (+sugar can be added).

    • General Anti-hydropic

      Prepare compress /formentation (hot poultice) from powdered tree core & apply locally.

    • General Anti-pyretic

      1. Decoct leaves & drink x3/day.
      2. Eat 10-15 fresh leaves as needed.

    • Gastrointestinal Laxative

      Soak fruit & leaves in water for 11 days, boil soaked material, filter & drink x1 cup as needed (+ sugar can be added).

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      Soak fruit & leaves in water for 11 days, boil soaked material, filter & drink x1 cup as needed (+ sugar can be added).

    • Dermatological Hair restorer

      1. Decoct branches & apply externally by washing hair. (B)
      2. Decoct leaves & rinse hair with liquid.

    • Dermatological Anti-Infective, Vulnerary

      Grind 300 gm leaves, knead + 1 cup vinegar & apply as paste x2/day.

Worms (ID: 94)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Vulnerary

      Sprinkle crushed powdered leaves over affected area.

    • Women`s Health Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory

      Cook leaves in water, filter & use vaginally as douche.

    • Venoms, Bites & Stings Anti-venom

      Apply crushed powdered leaves to affected area.

    • Respiratory Pectoral

      Mix non-woody upper parts + honey or sugar (Admin. not specified.)

    • Respiratory Expectorant

      Decoct aerial parts in water, cool, filter & drink hot + sugar x3/day.

    • Respiratory Anti-tussive

      Use leaves (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • Respiratory Analgesic, Anti-tussive

      1. Drink water extract of aerial parts.
      2. Use leaves (Admin. not described.)
      3. Burn aerial parts & inhale smoke.
      4. Decoct aerial parts in water, cool, filter & drink hot + sugar x3/day.

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective

      1. Use leaves (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)
      2. Grind aerial parts, mix + oil & apply to various parts of body. Patient must lie in bed (causes fever to rise).
      3. Mix aerial parts + "fliyu" (? fulaya)( Mentha pulegium) + "feijan" (Ruta sp.) + "qarfa" (? Kafoor) (Cinnamomum camphor) & inhale mixture.
      4. Decoct aerial parts in water, cool, filter & drink hot + sugar x3/day.

    • Oral Health Analgesic

      1. Suck leaves.
      2. Chew upper parts (shoots/ stems ).
      3. Decoct aerial parts in water, cool, filter & gargle x3/day as necessary.

    • Oral Health Mouth wash

      Prepare extract of aerial parts + vinegar & gargle.

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

      1. Cook aerial parts in water & drink.
      2. Decoct aerial parts in water, cool, filter & add to hot bath; massage painful area.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Vulnerary

      Cook aerial parts + leaves & young branches of "kharub" (Ceratonia siliqua) + branches of "el-ghar" (Laurus nobilis) + branches of olive (Olea) + branches of "saris" (Pistacia lentiscus) + "maryameyeh" (Salvia fruticosa); hold broken limb over steam for few min. After removing bone can be re-broken with light tap.

    • Mental Health Anti-depressant, Sedative

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

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Diuretic

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

    • Infectious Diseases Anti-tubercular

      1. Mix aerial parts + "yansun" (Pimpinella) seeds + "kammun" (cumin) + "bizr el-rashad" (Lepidium seeds) + sugar & eat x1 teaspoon/day before meal.
      2. Decoct aerial parts in water, cool, filter & drink instead of water.

    • Helminth infections Anthelmintic, Vermifuge

      1. Use non-woody aerial parts + pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita maxima). (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)
      2. Prepare extract of aerial parts, mix + Artemisia sieberi & drink.

    • Haematology Anti-coagulant

      Mix non-woody aerial parts + "'innab" (Zizyphus sp.) (See NOTES 2).(Admin. not specified.)

    • General Anti-hydropic

      Cook aerial parts in water & drink.

    • General Anti-inflammatory

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

    • General Anti-hydropic

      Use leaves (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • General Anti-hydropic

      Decoct aerial parts in water, cool, filter & drink for 40 days instead of water. Eat bread & other foods without salt.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-emetic

      Crush aerial parts & smell.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

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

    • Gastrointestinal Digestive, Stomachic

      Decoct aerial parts in water & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Stomachic

      Use leaves /non-woody parts of plant. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      For diarrhea: 1. Prepare extract of aerial parts, mix + Artemisia sieberi & drink.
      2. Grind aerial parts + hard boiled egg including shell & spread on forehead. For dysentery:
      3. Mix aerial parts + "yansun" (Pimpinella) seeds + "kammun" (cumin) + "bizr el-rashad" (Lepidium seeds) + sugar; eat x1 small spoon /day before meal.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      1. Decoct or cook aerial parts in water & drink.
      2. Mix aerial parts + "yansun" (Pimpinella) seeds + "kammun" (cumin) + "bizr el-rashad" (Lepidium seeds) + sugar; drink x1 teaspoon/day before meal.

    • Endocrine/ Metabolic Hypoglcaemic

      Cook crushed aerial parts in water & drink.

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Analgesic

      Prepare watery extract of aerial parts + salt + lemon & apply as ear drops.

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

      Prepare extract of aerial parts & gargle.

    • Cardiovascular Hypotensive

      Cook aerial parts in water & drink.

    • Cardiovascular Analgesic, Cardiac

      1. Decoct aerial parts in water, cool, filter & drink hot + sugar.
      2. Drink watery extract of aerial parts
      3. Burn aerial parts & inhale smoke.

    • Cancer Anti-carcinogenic

      Decoct leaves & drink x1 cup/ day until recovery.

Worms (ID: 2779)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Women`s Health Emmenagogue

      Decoct plant & drink.

    • Women`s Health Contraceptive

      1. This recipe is in 2 parts A & B: A. On last day of menstruation stand over steam bath of Ditricchia viscosa. B. Mix aerial parts of Teucrium capitatum + Eugenia caryophyllus + honey & eat for 3 days during the above treatment.
      2. Decoct aerial parts & drink (promotes menstruation).

    • Womens Health/ Sexuality Aphrodisiac

      Prepare vaginal tampon from aerial parts + Althaea acaulis + Pimpinella anisum + honey. (Admin. not specified.)

    • Venoms, Bites & Stings Anti-venom

      Use aerial parts. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • Surgical/ Trauma Haemostatic

      Apply compresses of aerial parts to affected area.

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective, Demulcent

      Use aerial parts. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • Respiratory Anti-asthmatic

      Immerse aerial parts in bowl of hot water & inhale steam.

    • Opthalmic Visual health

      Mix aerial parts + honey. (Admin. not specified.)

    • Nervous System Analgesic

      Grind plant into fine powder, roll into cigarette & smoke.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent

      Decoct aerial parts in water, cool, filter & drink 1 cup x3/day.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-lithic

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

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Diuretic

      1.Prepare infusion of aerial parts & drink.
      2. Decoct aerial parts in water, cool, filter & drink 1 cup x3/day.

    • Helminth infections Anthelmintic, Vermifuge

      1. Cook aerial parts + pumpkin seeds. (Admin. not specified.)
      2. Mix aerial parts + pomegranate peel + cinnamon bark. (Admin. not specified.)

    • Haematology Analgesic

      Use aerial parts. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • General Anti-hydropic

      Use aerial parts. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-spasmodic, Carminative

      1. Decoct 50 gm aerial parts in 1L water & drink x1 cup/day. (B)
      2. Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 full cup before each meal or x2/day. (Z)
      3. Cook aerial parts in water + chamomile & drink. (Z)

    • Gastrointestinal Laxative

      Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 full cup + sugar before sleeping.

    • Gastrointestinal Antacid, Anti-ulcer

      Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 full cup before meals or x 2/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent

      Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 full cup before each meal or x2/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-lithic

      Decoct aerial parts in water, cool, filter & drink 1 cup x3/day.

    • Endocrine/ Metabolic Anti-obesity

      Decoct 50 gm aerial parts in 1L water & drink x1 cup/day.

    • Endocrine/ Metabolic Hypoglycemic

      1. Decoct 50 gm aerial parts in 1L water & drink x1 cup/day. (B)
      2. Decoct aerial parts & drink + saccharine (because very bitter). (Z)

    • Cancer Anti-carcinogenic

      1. Infuse aerial parts by adding 1 teaspoon to boiled water & drink x1 cup/day before breakfast.
      2. Mix 1 teaspoon aerial parts +1 kg honey +100 mg ginseng + black cumin (Nigella ciliaris); eat 1 teaspoon x3/day.

    • Ageing Nootropic

      Mix plant + honey. (Admin. not specified.)

Worms (ID: 1471)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Women`s Health Abortifacient

      Decoct seeds & drink x I cup/day in 1st stage of pregnancy; causes bleeding. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS.)

    • Women`s Health Contraceptive

      Eat x4 seeds directly after birth.(TOXIC See CAUTIONS)

    • Helminth infections Anthelmintic, Vermifuge

      Preparation /Admin not specified.

    • Gastrointestinal Bitter, Stomachic

      Burn seeds over fire, grind into fine powder & drink x1 small cup of this coffee-like preparation after meals. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS.)

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative, Stomachic

      Preparation/ Admin not specified.

    • Gastrointestinal Antacid

      Preparation/ Admin not specified.

    • Gastrointestinal Demulcent, Vulnerary

      Preparation /Admin not specified.

    • Endocrine/ Metabolic Anti-obesity

      Eat x5 raw seeds every morning daily. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS.)

    • Endocrine/ Metabolic Hypoglycemic

      1. Macerate seeds in water for few days & eat. (Z)
      2.Powder dried seeds & eat x1 tablespoon/ day. (Z)
      3.Roast seeds & prepare a coffee-like drink. (Z)
      4. Eat x5 raw seeds every morning daily. (B) (TOXIC See CAUTIONS.)

    • Dermatological Vulnerary

      Use water from cooked seeds to make dough + barley flour; apply as bandage to swollen area.

    • Dermatological Freckle remover

      Prepare salve from powdered seeds + vinegar + honey & apply to skin.

    • Dermatological Anti-inflammatory

      Apply powdered dried seeds to skin.

    • Dermatological Hair inhibitor

      Prepare salve from powdered seeds + vinegar + honey & apply to skin.

    • Dermatological Anti-Infective

      Apply powdered dried seeds to skin.

    • Culinary Nutritive

      Macerate seeds in water for few days, rinse & eat + salt. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS)

    • Cardiovascular Hypotensive

      Eat x5 raw seeds every morning daily. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS.)

    • Ageing Nootropic

      Eat x5 raw seeds every morning daily. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS)

Worms (ID: 1202)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Helminth infections Anthelmintic, Vermifuge

      Preparation/ Admin. not specified.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-emetic

      Preparation/ Admin not specified.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective

      Preparation/ Admin. not specified.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      Diarrhea: Crush dried leaves to powder & drink + water. Bloody diarrhea: Preparation/ Admin not specified..

    • Dermatological Anti-fungal

      Wet cotton with milky juice (latex) oozing from broken twigs & rub over affected area; repeat several times.

    • Dermatological Non-specific

      Apply milky sap externally until condition improves.

    • Dermatological Anti-herpetic

      Spread fresh latex on affected area.

    • Dermatological Anti-inflammatory

      Spread fresh latex on affected area.

Worms (ID: 918)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Veterinary Hepatic

      Decoct fruit & leaves in water & give x1 full cup for horses, cattle, goats, sheep to drink mornings.

    • Respiratory Anti-asthmatic

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

    • Nervous System Anti-convulsant

      Cook fruit? & leaves? in olive oil & eat. (Plant part unclear.) (TOXIC See CAUTIONS)

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

      1. Squeeze fruits & apply juice to affected area daily for 2 weeks.
      2. Cut fruits into 2 halves & place cut parts on affected area overnight.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Anti-spasmodic, Muscle relaxant

      1. Decoct fruits & immerse feet in hot decoction.
      2. Crush fruits, mix + olive oil & apply to affected area.

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

      Make compress / bandage with rind & apply to affected area.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory

      1.Back pain: cook fruit in oil until turns red; cool & apply to painful area x1-2/day. (B)
      2. Back & joint pain: peel green fruit & boil rind in olive oil to obtain jelly. Spread on back/ joints (Z)

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Diuretic

      Decoct root & use internally. (Admin. not specified.) (TOXIC See CAUTIONS)

    • Infectious Diseases Anti-Infective

      Use rind as a compress & apply to affected leg.

    • Helminth infections Anthelmintic, Vermifuge

      1. Fill hollowed rind with milk, stand overnight & drink mornings.
      2. Prepare juice from fruit & drink a few drops. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS)

    • Helminth infections Anthelmintic, Vermifuge

      Decoct root. (Admin. not specified.)

    • General Anti-hydropic

      1. Decoct root & use internally (Admin. not specified.)
      2. Use rind. (Peparation/Admin. not specified.)

    • Gastrointestinal Purgative

      Rub foot with fruit (? rind). (Plant part unclear.)

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

      1. Fill hollowed rind with milk, stand overnight & drink mornings.(Z)
      2. Prepare juice from fruit & drink a few drops. (Z)
      3. For liver disease: Use rind (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.) (Z)
      4. (Jaundice): Apply x1 drop of fruit juice into nostril. (B) (TOXIC See CAUTIONS)

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-haemorrhoidal

      1. Apply fresh fruit pulp as poultice to haemorrhoids.
      2. Roast fruit & use as paste x2/day until healed.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      Crush fruits, mix + sugar & eat x1 teaspoon/day; optionally add water to help swallow. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS)

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      Prepare infusion of fruits & drink x1 cup/day mornings.

    • Gastrointestinal Laxative

      1. Cook fruit & drink extract (strong laxative).
      2. Decoct fruit & leaves in water & drink x1 cup before sleeping.
      3. Grind dried leaves & eat mornings.
      4. Use rind.(Admin. not specified.) (See also NOTES)

    • Gastrointestinal Laxative

      1. Decoct ground seeds & drink x2 cups/day for 1 week.
      2. Use seeds as a suppository.

    • Endocrine/ Metabolic Hypoglycemic

      1. Grind dried fruit & eat x1/2 teaspoon/day.
      2. Eat seeds. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS)

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

      Extract juice from leaves & apply as eardrops.

    • Dermatological Hair restorer

      Rub fruit rind on bald areas.

    • Child Health Non-specific

      Peel green fruit, boil the rind in olive oil to obtain jelly; spread on baby's feet & knees to help walk first steps.

    • Cancer Anti-carcinogenic

      1. Decoct leaves & drink 1 cup x1/day for 1 mth. (B)
      2. Decoct fruit & leaves in water & drink x3 cups/day. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS)

Worms (ID: 5175)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Anti-Infective, Vulnerary

      Wrap affected area with fresh plant to "suck out" pus".

    • Veterinary Anti-Infective

      Boil aerial parts in water, add to drinking water of animal (sheep, cows, goats) & also apply topically to udders.

    • Veterinary Scabicide

      Crush leaves & apply to animal`s skin as poultice.

    • Veterinary Antidote

      Boil aerial parts in water & add to animal`s drinking water (sheep, cows, goats).

    • Veterinary Carminative

      Boil aerial parts in water & add to animal`s drinking water.

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective, Anti-catarrhal, Anti-tussive

      Cook plant in water & drink.

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective

      Decoct leaves, add + sugar (optional), filter & drink 1 cup) as needed.

    • Mental Health Anti-depressant, Sedative

      Use aerial parts. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Diuretic

      Use aerial parts.(Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • Helminth infections Anthelmintic, Vermifuge

      Soak 1 teaspoon of leaves in boiling water & drink 1 cup x 3/day for 1 week.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent

      1.Prepare infusion of aerial parts & drink 1 cup x2/day. (B)
      2.Decoct plant in water & drink (Z)

    • Gastrointestinal Digestive

      Soak leaves in boiling water & drink x 1cup as needed.

    • Gastrointestinal Stomachic

      Prepare infusion of fresh aerial parts in cold water & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      Decoct plant in water & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      Decoct plant in water & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      1. Soak 1 teaspoon of leaves in boiling water & drink 1 cup x2 day for 1 week.
      2. Soak leaves & stems in cold water, filter & drink x1/day until healed.

    • Endocrine/ Metabolic Anti-obesity

      1. Prepare infusion of aerial parts & drink 1 cup x2/day.
      2. Soak aerial parts in boiling water & drink 1 cup imorning & evening.

    • Endocrine/ Metabolic Hypoglycemic

      1. Prepare infusion of aerial parts & drink 1 cup x2/day.
      2. Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup/day in morning.

    • Cardiovascular Cardiac

      Mix aerial parts + bee honey. (Admin. not specified.)

    • Cardiovascular Hypotensive

      Decoct leaves in water for 10 min, filter & drink x1 cup/day.

    • Ageing Nervine, Nootropic

      Mix plant + bee honey. (Admin. not specified.)

Worms (ID: 57)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Respiratory Anti-tussive

      Decoct leaves & drink x1 cup x3/day.

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective

      Prepare watery extract/ infusion of leaves + little sugar & drink.

    • Reproductive Health Fertility

      Boil roots in water, filter & drink. 1 cup x2/day.

    • Oral Health Analgesic

      1. Macerate leaves in vinegar & rinse teeth.
      2. Chew leaves.

    • Oral Health Anti-caries, Anti-gum disease, Mouth wash

      Grind fruits, add "'uruq-el-mudar" (Calotropis sp.) leaves + "khar-el-hadid" (iron debris) & eat a little each day.

    • Opthalmic Anti-inflammatory

      Extract juice from leaves & use as eyedrops x2/day until healed.

    • Opthalmic Anti-Infective, Anti-inflammatory

      Extract juice from fresh leaves & apply as eye drops.

    • Nervous System Hypnotic

      Grind fruits, add "'uruq-el-mudar" (Calotropis sp.) leaves + "khar-el-hadid" (iron debris) & drink.

    • Nervous System Analgesic

      Grate fresh root, add to cloth bandage & apply to affected area.

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

      Grate fresh root, add to cloth bandage & apply to affected area.

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

      Decoct fresh root in water & use decoction to massage area a few times/day especially before sleeping.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Non-specific

      Crush dried root into fine powder & scatter over a plaster/poultice prepared beforehand (using a cloth spread with dough); apply to afflected area for 5 min.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Anti-spasmodic, Muscle relaxant

      Cook leaves in water tub, cool a little & immerse legs/ feet; massage vigorously.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory

      1. Grind roots, place on gauze & apply as bandage to back for 10 min.
      2. Grind 200 gm roots +100 gm of wheat bran & apply as bandage to back for 5 min.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-Infective

      Decoct leaves & drink 1 cup x2/day until recovery.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory

      Decoct root. (Admin. not specified.)

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-lithic

      Decoct root. (Admin. not specified.)

    • Helminth infections Anthelmintic, Vermifuge

      Drink liquid of pickled fruits stored over a prolonged period.

    • General Anti-pyretic

      Apply compress of powdered root to abdomen.

    • General Analgesic

      Cook leaves in tub of water, cool a little, immerse legs/ feet & massage vigorously.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-nausea

      Grind fruits, add + " 'uruq-el-mudar" (Calotropis sp.) leaves (See NOTES) + "khar-el-hadid" (iron debris) & eat a little daily.

    • Gastrointestinal Laxative

      Cook fresh root in water + root of "el-'ulleiq" (Rubus sanguineus) & drink.

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Analgesic

      Crush roots, heat in oil & use as ear drops several x/day until healed.

    • Dermatological Scabicide

      1. Decoct root (+ ? whole plant: Z unclear) in water, cool, strain & apply to skin x2/day.
      2. Hold affected area over cooking steam of recipe 1 for 1/2 hr.

    • Dermatological Rubefacient

      Crush dried root into fine powder & scatter over a plaster /poultice prepared beforehand (using a cloth spread with dough); apply to affected area for 5 min.

    • Culinary Preservative / solvent

      Collect flower buds, keep in dark for 3-4 hr, then place in vinegar, or vinegar + salt for 8 days. After pouring out vinegar & squeezing excess from buds, transfer to fresh vinegar. Replace vinegar again after 8 more days. Quantities used: 1L vinegar for 1 kg of buds (+ salt). or (for salt ) use a salt-saturated solution in water + slice of bread.