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Malvaceae
- Althea setosa Boiss
- Bristly Hollyhock
- khotmit zifanit
- חָטְמִית זִיפָנִית
- khatmiyeh ختميه
- khubbeizet zuhur خبيزة زهور
- khuff el-jamal خف الجمل
- ward el-hasad ورد الحصاد
- ward el-hisan ورد الحصان
Hemicryptophyte
- Batha
- Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Alcea setosa (Boiss.) Alef.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory | Cough |
Anti-tussive | Cook flowers in water + (if desired) "babunej" (Matricaria chamomilla) + "bizr kittan" (Linum sp.) & drink (sugar can be added). |
Flower | Z |
| Wound Healing | Burn |
Vulnerary | Decoct flowers, mix + olive oil + bee`s wax & apply to burn. |
Flower | B |
Notes
Cautions
Alcea genus contains species that may lower blood sugar levels . Therefore caution in diabetic patients
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