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Primulaceae
- Poor-man's weatherglass
- Red Chickweed
- Red Pimpernel
- Scarlet Pimpernel
- Shepherd's Weatherglass
- Shepherd's clock
- marganit ha-sade
- מַרְגָּנִית הַשָּׂדֶה
- `ain el-jamal عين الجمل
- lubbein لبين
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 |
Notes
Cautions
Anagallis arvensis contains saponins & cucurbitacines which may cause gastrointestinal problems & nephrosis. Aromatic oil orally can cause headache & nausea.
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The authors of FLORAPALE, (Flora Palaestina Ethnobotanical) web site do not take responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants described here. Always seek advice from a health professional before using a plant medicinally or for other purposes. See DISCLAIMER - https://florapal.org/disclaimer/
