Alcea setosa

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Alcea setosa (Boiss.) Alef.

Malvaceae

  • Althea setosa Boiss
  • Bristly Hollyhock
  • khatmiyeh ختميه
  • khubbeizet zuhur خبيزة زهور
  • khuff el-jamal خف الجمل
  • ward el-hasad ورد الحصاد
  • ward el-hisan ورد الحصان
  • khotmit zifanit
  • חָטְמִית זִיפָנִית

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

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Notes

Cautions

Alcea genus contains species that may lower blood sugar levels . Therefore caution in diabetic patients