Acanthus hirsutus

Acanthus hirsutus subsp. syriacus (Boiss.) Brummitt

Acanthaceae

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

Hemicryptophyte

  • Batha
  • Phrygana

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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Acanthus hirsutus subsp. syriacus (Boiss.) Brummitt

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

Stomach pain

Carminative

Chew root.

Root Z

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