Flora Palaestina Ethnobotany
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Asteraceae (Compositae)
- Anthemis palaestina (Kotschy) Reut. ex Boiss.
- Palestinian Chamomile
- qakhvan eretz-isre'eli
- קַחְוָן אֶרֶץ-יִשְׂרְאֵלִי
- uqhwan falastini أقحوان فلسطيني
Annual
- Batha
- Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Cota palaestina Reut. ex Unger & Kotschy
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Joint pain |
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory | Prepare poultice of leaves & flowers & apply to affected area or use in massage. |
Flower, Leaf | B |
| Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Muscle contraction/ spasm |
Anti-spasmodic, Muscle relaxant | Prepare poultice of leaves+ flowers & apply to affected area or use in massage. |
Flower, Leaf | B |
Notes
Cautions
Cota genus contains species reported as potentially toxic to dogs, cats, horses & guinea pigs causing contact dermatitis, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia & allergic reactions. Long term use can lead to bleeding tendencies. Foliage may cause skin irritation.
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.
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/
