Chenopodium vulvaria

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Chenopodium vulvaria L.

Flora Palaestina Ethnobotany

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Stinking Goosefoot
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Amaranthaceae

  • Stinking Goosefoot
  • kaf-avaz mav'isha
  • כַּף-אֲוָז מַבְאִישָׁה
  • sesi سيسي

Annual

  • Nutrient-rich soils
  • ruderal
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

   

Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Chenopodium vulvaria L.

System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use		 Activity / Interpretation
Traditional
Preparation/ Administration		 Parts Used
Source
General

Swelling & draining fluid from swollen area

Anti-hydropic

Grind dried leaves & sprinkle over swollen area to soften & open it.

 Leaf Z

Notes

Cautions

Chenopodium genus contain saponins which are toxic but usually present in too small quantities to do harm..

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