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Leguminosae
- Alfalfa
- aspeset tarbutit
- אַסְפֶּסֶת תַּרְבּוּתִית
- barsim hijazi برسيم حجازي
- barsim برسيم
- jet جت
- khubz el-ra'i خبز الراعي
Hemicryptophyte
- Batha
- Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Medicago sativa L.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Womens Health | Menopausal hot flushes |
Alterative | Decoct leaves & drink. |
Leaf | B |
Notes
Cautions
Medicago sativa contains coumarins & pyrrolidine alkaloids in seeds which can affect lactation & menstruation. Seeds & sprouts contain canavanine which can cause SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus), pancytopenia & low complement levels. Seeds can also cause stomach upset & diarrhea. Should not be ingested during preganacy & lactation.
Other Uses
Medicago sativa L.
| System/State | Complaint / Use | Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary | Nourishing food for animals |
Nutritive | Add aerial parts to animal feed. |
Aerial parts | B |
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The authors of FLORAPALE, (Flora Palaestina Ethnobotanical) web site do not take responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants described here. Always seek advice from a health professional before using a plant medicinally or for other purposes. See DISCLAIMER - https://florapal.org/disclaimer/
