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Oxalidaceae
- Bermuda-buttercup
- Sourgrass
- Yellow Sourgrass
- khamtzitz natuy
- חַמְצִיץ נָטוּי
- `urf el-leimun عرف الليمون
- hummeideh حميضة
- humsis حمصيص
Geophyte
- Disturbed habitats
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Oxalis pes-caprae L
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatological | Skin abscess |
Anti-Infective, Vulnerary | Grind roots & apply to affected area x2/day. |
Root | B |
| Gastrointestinal | Haemorrhoids |
Anti-haemorrhoidal | Grind roots & apply locally x2/day. |
Root | B |
Notes
Cautions
Oxalis genus has some species which may contain oxalates causing kidney stones. Also associated with vulvodynia (burning, itching, soreness, throbbing sensation in vulva) & interferes with absorption of calcium.
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