Anagallis arvensis

Flora Palaestina Ethnobotany

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Anagallis arvensis L.

Primulaceae

  • Poor-man's weatherglass
  • Red Chickweed
  • Red Pimpernel
  • Scarlet Pimpernel
  • Shepherd's Weatherglass
  • Shepherd's clock
  • `ain el-jamal عين الجمل
  • lubbein لبين
  • marganit ha-sade
  • מַרְגָּנִית הַשָּׂדֶה

Annual

  • Batha
  • Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Anagallis arvensis L.

System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use
Activity / Interpretation
Traditional
Preparation/ Administration
Parts Used
Source
Dermatological

Alopecia (hair loss from some or all areas of body)

Hair restorer

Prepare infusion of whole plant (?+ root) & apply to affected skin.

Whole plant (? aerial parts + root) B

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Notes

Cautions

Anagallis arvensis contains saponins & cucurbitacines which may cause gastrointestinal problems & nephrosis. Aromatic oil orally can cause headache & nausea.