Flora Palaestina Ethnobotany

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Family

Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

Synonym(s)

English name(s)

Veined Savory

Hebrew Name(s)

zuta me'oreqet

זוּטָה מְעֹרֶקֶת

Arabic Name(s)

shai a'raq mu'arraq شاي اعراق معرق
za'tar 'iraq زعتر عراق
za'tar na'im زعتر ناعم
zufa زوفا

Life Form

Chamaephyte

Habitat

Hard rock outcrops

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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Micromeria nervosa (Desf.) Benth.

System/State	Traditional Complaint/Use	Activity / Interpretation	Traditional Preparation/ Administration	Parts Used	Source
Child Health	Abdominal cramps (especially in babies)	Carminative	Decoct plant (gathered during flowering) & drink.	Aerial parts	Z
Child Health	Expectorant (especially for babies)	Expectorant	Decoct plant (gathered during flowering) & drink.	Aerial parts	Z
Kidney & Urinary Tract	Kidney inflammation	Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent	Decoct plant (gathered during flowering) & drink.	Aerial parts	Z
Nervous system	Headache	Analgesic	Decoct aerial parts, filter & drink x1 cup as needed.	Aerial parts	B
Respiratory	Asthma	Anti-asthmatic	Decoct leaves or leaves + flowers & drink x1 cup/day as needed. Can also inhale the steam from decoction.	Flower, Leaf	B
Respiratory	Cough	Anti-tussive	1. Add leaves to boiling water, boil 5 min, steep until color darkens & drink 1 cup/day for 2 mth. (B) 2. Decoct leaves & drink 1 cup/day for 2 mth. (B) 3. Decoct aerial parts (gathered during flowering). (Admin not specified.) (Z)	Aerial parts, Leaf	B, Z
Respiratory	Runny nose	Anti-catarrhal	Decoct plant (gathered during flowering) & inhale steam.	Aerial parts	Z

Notes

Cautions

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