Alhagi graecorum Boiss.
Leguminosae(Fabaceae)
- Alhagi mannifera Jaub. and Spach
- Camel Thorn
- Manna Tree
- Persian Manna Plant
- el-'aqul العاقول
- shirsh el-'aqul شرش العاقول
- shok el-jimal شوك الجمال
- הָגָה מְצוּיָה
- haga metzuya
Hemicryptophyte
- Disturbed habitats
- Salty habitats
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Alhagi graecorum Boiss.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endocrine/ Metabolic | Diabetes |
Hypoglycemic | Cook root in water & drink. |
Root | Z |
| Gastrointestinal | Dysentery |
Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal | Cook root in water & drink. |
Root | Z |
| Gastrointestinal | Gallstones |
Anti-lithic | Decoct pieces of root in water, cool, strain & drink instead of water. |
Root | Z |
| Genitourinary | Inflammation of reproductive system, sex organs & urinary tract |
Anti-inflammatory | Decoct pieces of root in water, cool, strain & drink instead of water. |
Root | Z |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Diuretic |
Diuretic | Decoct pieces of root in water, cool, strain & drink instead of water. |
Root | Z |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Kidney stones |
Anti-lithic | Decoct pieces of root in water, cool, filter & drink instead of water. |
Root | Z |
| Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Rheumatism & muscle cramps |
Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-spasmodic, Muscle relaxant | Cook root + "tayun" (Dittrichia viscosa) + olive branches + "maryameyeh" (Salvia fruticosa) + "sheba" (Artemisia arborescens); store in a closed pot. Patient stands in loose clothing over steam from pot as long as possible, then goes to bed & avoids getting cold. |
Root | Z |
| Nervous System | Facial nerve paralysis |
Nervine | Decoct root & massage affected area. |
Root | Z |
| Oral Health | Bad breath/ mouth sores |
Mouth wash | 1. Cook root in 1L water + alum (hydrated double sulfate salt of aluminium) + coarse salt & mix (colour of solution changes from green to yellow); strain, cool & gargle x1 spoonful for 2 min (becomes frothy in mouth with bitter-salty taste). |
Root | Z |
| Oral health | Strengthen gums & teeth/prevents tooth decay/ toothache |
Analgesic, Anti-caries, Anti-gum disease | 1. Cook root in 1L water + alum (hydrated double sulfate salt of aluminium) + coarse salt & mix (colour of solution changes from green to yellow); strain, cool & gargle x1 spoonful for 2 min (becomes frothy in mouth with bitter-salty taste). |
Root | Z |
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Alhagi genus has species containing alkaloids & coumarin derivatives in twigs & roots. Historically/traditionally it was considered harmful to kidneys with use prohibited in acute fevers, smallpox, typhoid, bloody diarrhea & haemorrhage.