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Family

Asphodelaceae

Synonym(s)

Asphodelus microcarpus Salzm andViv. Asphodelus aestivus Brot.

English name(s)

Common Asphodel
Silver Rod

Hebrew Name(s)

irit gedola

עִירִית גְּדוֹלָה

Arabic Name(s)

'osalan عوصلان
basaliyan بصليان
basul بصول
buseil بوسيل
el-shirsh el-basali الشرش البصلي
gheisalan غيصلان
ghosalan غوصلان
shirsh al-'osalan شرش العوصلان

Life Form

Hemicryptophyte

Habitat

Batha
Phrygana
Shrub-steppes

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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Asphodelus ramosus L.

System/State	Traditional Complaint/Use	Activity / Interpretation	Traditional Preparation/ Administration	Parts Used	Source
Dermatological	Acne on head /skin	Anti-Infective	Spread fresh root/ bulb juice onto skin x2/day.	Bulb, Root	Z
Dermatological	Eczema	Anti-inflammatory	Rub affected area with crushed bulb/ root.	Bulb, Root	Z
Dermatological	Tinea infection (ringworm)	Anti-fungal	Grate fresh bulb/ root & bandage affected area after rubbing it with a rough cloth.	Bulb, Root	Z
Gastrointestinal	Haemorrhoids	Anti-haemorrhoidal	Grind bulb/ root into powder, mix + olive oil (1:1) for ointment & apply evenings after bath. Repeat daily until healed.	Bulb, Root	Z
Nervous System	Central nerve palsy	Nervine	Prepare drink of bulb/ root, mix + pure honey (3:1) & eat x3 large tablespoons /day.	Bulb, Root	Z
Wound Healing	Wound	Vulnerary	Dry roots & apply as poultice to affected skin.	Root	B

Notes

Cautions

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