Acanthus hirsutus

Acanthus hirsutus subsp. syriacus (Boiss.) Brummitt

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Acanthaceae

  • Acanthus syriacus Boiss.
  • Syrian Bears-breech
  • Syrian acanthus
  • qotzitz suri
  • קוֹצִיץ סוּרִי
  • khanziri خنزيري

Hemicryptophyte

  • Batha
  • Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Acanthus hirsutus subsp. syriacus (Boiss.) Brummitt

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

Stomach pain

Carminative

Chew root.

Root Z

Notes

Cautions

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