Arbutus andrachne

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Arbutus andrachne L.
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Arbutus, Eastern Strawberry Tree, Greek Strawberry Tree, Oriental Strawberry Tree
Arbutus, Eastern Strawberry Tree, Greek Strawberry Tree, Oriental Strawberry Tree
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Ericaceae

  • Arbutus
  • Eastern Strawberry Tree
  • Greek Strawberry Tree
  • Oriental Strawberry Tree
  • qaiqab قيقب
  • qatil قاتل
  • qatlab قطلب قَتلَب
  • qetalav matzuy
  • קְטָלָב מָצוּי

Tree

  • Mediterranean maquis and forest
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

   

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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Arbutus andrachne L.

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

Carminative for stomach

 Carminative

Decoct leaves in water & drink x1 cup after each meal.

 Leaf Z
Gastrointestinal

Laxative

 Laxative

Decoct fruits in water, cool, strain & drink 1/2 cup evenings.

 Fruit Z
Mens Health/ Sexuality

Impotence

 Aphrodisiac

Root used. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

 Root B

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