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Ranunculaceae
- Crown Anemone
- Poppy Anemone
- kalanit metzuya
- כַּלָּנִית מְצוּיָה
- dahnun دحنون
- shaqa'iq an-nu'man شقائق النعمان
Geophyte
- Batha
- Phrygana
- Shrub-steppes
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Anemone coronaria L.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular | Arteriosclerosis (blocked arteries) |
Anti-atherosclerotic | Decoct aerial parts. (Admin. not specified.) |
Aerial parts | B |
| Dermatological | Skin inflammation |
Anti-inflammatory | Decoct aerial parts & apply to skin. |
Aerial parts | B |
| Mental Health | Nervousness |
Anxiolytic | Decoct aerial parts. (Admin. not specified.) |
Aerial parts | B |
Notes
Cautions
Anemone genus has species that may contain protoanemonins in the fresh herb causing severe urethral, gastrointestinal & dermal irritation with diarrhea, colic etc. May depress central nervous system & heart. Avoid in pregnancy. Drying converts protoanemonin into non-toxic anemonine.
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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/
