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Asparagaceae
- Mediterranean Asparagus
- Prickly Asparagus
- asparag ha-khoresh
- אַסְפָּרַג הַחֹרֶשׁ
- `ajram عجرم
- halayun هليون
Geophyte, climber
- Mediterranean maquis and forest
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Asparagus aphyllus L.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular | Chest & heart pain |
Analgesic, Cardiac | Decoct plant in water & drink x1 tablespoon as needed. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) | Throat inflammation & hoarseness |
Anti-Infective, Demulcent | Decoct plant in water & drink 1 small teaspoon x3/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Endocrine/ Metabolic | Diabetes |
Hypoglycemic | Decoct root. (Admin. not specified.) |
Root | Z |
| Gastrointestinal | Bloated colon |
Carminative | Cook root in water, dissolve 1 spoon sodium sulphate in 1 cup & drink. |
Root | Z |
| Gastrointestinal | Gas |
Carminative | Mix ground seeds + powdered ginger (Zingiber) + "yansun" (Pimpinella anisum) + "harmal" (Peganum harmala) + honey & eat x1 teaspoon mornings. |
Seed | Z |
| General | Ascites |
Anti-hydropic | Decoct root.(Admin. not specified). |
Root | Z |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Disintigrate/ expel kidney stones & sand |
Anti-lithic | 1. Decoct or cook root in water & drink. |
Root | Z |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Diuretic |
Diuretic | Decoct root. (Admin. not specified.) |
Root | Z |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Urinary retention |
Deobstruent | Decoct aerial parts & drink 1 cup x3/day for 3 days. |
Aerial parts | B |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Urinary tract infection |
Anti-Infective | Cook aerial parts + olive oil + onions & eat x2/day. |
Aerial parts | B |
| Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Rheumatism |
Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory | Cook plant in water & stand over steam while protected from the cold. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Respiratory | Cold & runny nose |
Anti-Infective, Anti-catarrhal | Decoct plant in water & drink 1 cup x3/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Respiratory | Cough |
Anti-tussive | Decoct plant in water & drink 1 tablespoon x3/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Notes
Cautions
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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/
