| Dermatological |
Rubefacient (reddens skin) |
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.
|
Root
| Z |
| Dermatological |
Scabies & skin rash |
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.
|
? Whole plant, Root
| Z |
| Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) |
Earache |
Analgesic
| Crush roots, heat in oil & use as ear drops several x/day until healed.
|
Root
| B |
| Gastrointestinal |
Constipation |
Laxative
| Cook fresh root in water + root of "el-'ulleiq" (Rubus sanguineus) & drink.
|
Root
| Z |
| Gastrointestinal |
Nausea |
Anti-nausea
| Grind fruits, add + " 'uruq-el-mudar" (Calotropis sp.) leaves (See NOTES) + "khar-el-hadid" (iron debris) & eat a little daily.
|
Fruit
| Z |
| General |
Aching feet/ legs |
Analgesic
| Cook leaves in tub of water, cool a little, immerse legs/ feet & massage vigorously.
|
Leaf
| Z |
| General |
Fever |
Anti-pyretic
| Apply compress of powdered root to abdomen.
|
Root
| Z |
| Helminth infections |
Worms |
Anthelmintic, Vermifuge
| Drink liquid of pickled fruits stored over a prolonged period.
|
Fruit
| Z |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract |
Expel kidney stones/ sand |
Anti-lithic
| Decoct root. (Admin. not specified.)
|
Root
| Z |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract |
Kidney pain & inflammation |
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory
| Decoct root. (Admin. not specified.)
|
Root
| Z |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract |
Urinary tract infection |
Anti-Infective
| Decoct leaves & drink 1 cup x2/day until recovery.
|
Leaf
| B |
| Musculoskeletal/ Joints |
Back pain |
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.
|
Roots
| B |
| Musculoskeletal/ Joints |
Muscle contraction & spasms of legs/ feet |
Anti-spasmodic, Muscle relaxant
| Cook leaves in water tub, cool a little & immerse legs/ feet; massage vigorously.
|
Leaf
| Z |
| Musculoskeletal/ Joints |
Restore joint & muscle motion |
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.
|
Root
| Z |
| Musculoskeletal/ Joints |
Rheumatic pain |
Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory
| Decoct fresh root in water & use decoction to massage area a few times/day especially before sleeping.
|
Root
| Z |
| Musculoskeletal/ Joints |
Rheumatism in back |
Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory
| Grate fresh root, add to cloth bandage & apply to affected area.
|
Root
| Z |
| Nervous System |
Migraine |
Analgesic
| Grate fresh root, add to cloth bandage & apply to affected area.
|
Root
| Z |
| Nervous System |
Sleep inducing |
Hypnotic
| Grind fruits, add "'uruq-el-mudar" (Calotropis sp.) leaves + "khar-el-hadid" (iron debris) & drink.
|
Fruit
| Z |
| Opthalmic |
Eye disease "ramad", causing inflammation conjunctivitis & ophthalmitis |
Anti-Infective, Anti-inflammatory
| Extract juice from fresh leaves & apply as eye drops.
|
Leaf
| Z |
| Opthalmic |
Eye inflammation |
Anti-inflammatory
| Extract juice from leaves & use as eyedrops x2/day until healed.
|
Leaf
| B |
| Oral Health |
Bad taste in mouth/ gingivitis/ strengthen teeth |
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.
|
Fruit
| Z |
| Oral Health |
Toothache |
Analgesic
| 1. Macerate leaves in vinegar & rinse teeth.
2. Chew leaves.
|
Leaf
| Z |
| Reproductive Health |
Sterility |
Fertility
| Boil roots in water, filter & drink. 1 cup x2/day.
|
Root
| B |
| Respiratory |
Cold |
Anti-Infective
| Prepare watery extract/ infusion of leaves + little sugar & drink.
|
Leaf
| Z |
| Respiratory |
Cough |
Anti-tussive
| Decoct leaves & drink x1 cup x3/day.
|
Leaf
| B |
