Lupinus pilosus

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Lupinus pilosus L.

Flora Palaestina Ethnobotany

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Leguminosae

  • Lupinus varius L.
  • Blue Lupin
  • turmus he-harim
  • תֻּרְמוּס הֶהָרִים
  • ful abu himar فول أبو حمار
  • jul barri جول بري
  • turmus azraq ترمس أزرق
  • turmus barri ترمس بري

Annual

  • Disturbed habitats
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Lupinus pilosus L.

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

Arteriosclerosis

Anti-atherosclerotic

Decoct seeds & drink x1 cup/day.

Seed B
Dermatological

Acne

Anti-Infective

Grind seeds finely, mix + olive oil & apply to affected area x2/ day.

Seed B
Dermatological

Hair loss

Hair restorer

Grind seeds finely, mix + olive oil & apply to affected area.

Seed B
Kidney & Urinary Tract

Kidney stones

Anti-lithic

Boil seeds in water & drink 1 cup x2/day.

Seed B

Notes

Cautions

Lupinus genus has some species which may contain quinolizidine alkaloids which can be teratogenic. Seeds may cause vomiting in adults & intoxication in children with cardiac arrythmias, diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, double vision, headache, salivation & prickling sensations. Toxicity reported as being reduced by soaking seeds overnight, discarding water & changing water during cooking.

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