Arnebia decumbens (Vent.) Coss. & Kralik
Boraginaceae
- Arabian Primrose
- el-mirwaha المروحة
- kahil كَحيل
- samwa سموة
- אַרְנָבִית שְׂרוּעָה
- arnavit seru'a
Annual
- Desert
- Shrub-steppes
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Arnebia decumbens (Vent.) Coss. & Kralik
System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dermatological | Disinfectant for skin lesions/ sores/ wounds/pimples |
Anti-septic | 1. Crush dried plant into fine powder, sprinkle onto lesion /pimple. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Dermatological | Skin swelling |
Vulnerary | Boil plant in water, mix + equal parts of sesame oil + onion juice + olive oil + "samna" (see NOTES 1) until forms homogenous spread; apply to swollen area x3/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Gastrointestinal | Inflammation of stomach & intestines |
Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent | Decoct plant in water (has sweet taste) & drink hot without sugar x1 small glass/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Gastrointestinal | Intestinal / biliary cramps |
Analgesic, Anti-spasmodic | Decoct plant in water (has sweet taste) & drink x1 small glass/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
General | Fever |
Anti-pyretic | Decoct plant & drink hot. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Kidney & Urinary Tract | Diuretic |
Diuretic | Decoct plant in water (has sweet taste) & drink x1 small glass/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Kidney & Urinary Tract | Urinary tract cramps |
Anti-spasmodic | Decoct plant in water (has sweet taste) & drink x1 small glass/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Kidney & Urinary Tract | Urinary tract inflammation |
Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent | Decoct plant in water (has sweet taste) & drink x1 small glass/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Rheumatism |
Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory | Mix powdered plant + equal parts of sesame oil & boil for 10 min to obtain paste; spread on affected area. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Nervous System | Nerve pain in skin & muscles |
Analgesic | Mix powdered plant + equal parts of sesame oil & boil for 10 min to obtain paste; spread on affected area. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Oral Health | Dental caries & toothache |
Analgesic, Anti-caries | Burn nuts/ achenes (See NOTES 2) on coals & inhale steam into mouth for 10 min. |
Fruit | Z |
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.
1. "Samna" used in some preperations refers to a traditional clarified butter (similar to ghee).
2. An achene used in some preperations is a type of simple dry fruit containing a single seed.
Arnebia genus & the Boraginacea family has species containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids which are carcinogenic, hemoloytic, toxic to liver & lungs, teratogenic & mutagenic. Avoid in pregnancy & lactation.