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Boraginaceae
- Strigose Alkanet
- alkana semura
- אַלְקַנָּה סְמוּרָה
- hawa juwani هواء جواني
Chamaephyte
- Batha
- Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Alkanna strigosa Boiss & Hohen.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatological | Swollen skin lesions |
Vulberary | Decoct root, mix + olive oil & apply to lesion. |
Root | Z |
| Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Bone fracture |
Vulnerary | Decoct root, mix + olive oil & apply to lesion. |
Root | Z |
| Wound Healing | Infected abscess |
Anti-Infective | Decoct root, mix + olive oil & apply to lesion. |
Root | Z |
Notes
1. Z notes that the root of another species in this genus (Alkanna tinctora) found in S.E Europe is used to extract a+K19:K20 dye.
2. Z notes that alkanins in this genus have anti-microbial & wound healing properties & are used for skin ulcers. He quotes Dioscorides (1st century Greek physician): "helps those bitten by venomous beasts; chewing root & spit in mouth of serpant will kill reptile"
Cautions
Alkanna strigosa roots contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids & should be avoided in pregnancy. May cause acute liver failure, cirrhosis, pneumonitis, pulmonary hypertension & heart failure.
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