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Amaranthaceae
- Mediterranean Saltbush
- Saltbush
- Sea Orache
- Shrubby Orache
- maluakh qipeakh
- מַלּוּחַ קִפֵּחַ
- mullah ملاح
- qataf قطف
- rughl رغل
Phanerophyte shrub
- Salty habitats
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Atriplex halimus L.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular | Cardiac problems (not specified) |
Cardiac | Decoct leaves & drink x? cup/day until healed. |
Leaf | B |
| Gastrointestinal | Gastritis/ Flatulence |
Carminative, Demulcent | Decoct ground roots & drink x1 cup/day for 2 weeks. |
Root | B |
| Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Arthritis |
Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory | Decoct leaves & immerse affected part (in a bath) for 1 hr. |
Leaf | B |
| Pain Relief | Chest pain |
Analgesic | Grind leaves & apply as a dressing to chest. |
Leaf | B |
| Respiratory | Cough |
Anti-tussive | Grind leaves & apply as a dressing to chest. |
Leaf | B |
Notes
Cautions
Atriplex halimus leaves contain oxalates which can which can cause kidney & bile stones & interfere with absorption of calcium. Plant may also accumulate nitrates which can be hazardous for livestock.
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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/
