Arbutus andrachne

Arbutus andrachne L.

Ericaceae

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

Tree

  • Mediterranean maquis and forest

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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Arbutus andrachne L.

Medicinal Complaints / Uses
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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