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Zygophyllaceae
- Desert Date
- Egyptian Balsam
- Egyptian Myrobalan
- Oil Tree
- Simple-thorned Torchwood
- Soapberry Tree
- Thorn Tree
- zaqum mitzri
- זַקּוּם מִצְרִי
- zaqqum زقوم
Tree
- Desert
- Thermophilous plants
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal | Abdominal pain |
Carminative | Decoct roots & drink x1 cup/day as needed. |
Root | B |
| Gastrointestinal | Stomach ulcer |
Anti-ulcer | Grind fresh fruits & eat + milk before breakfast for 40 days. |
Fruit | B |
| Gastrointestinal | Vomiting |
Anti-emetic | Grind fresh fruits & eat + milk before breakfast for 40 days. |
Fruit | B |
| Wound Healing | Wound |
Vulnerary | Extract fruits in boiling water, filter & apply to affected area. |
Fruit | B |
Notes
Cautions
Balanites aegyptiaca leaves, fruit, bark & roots contain saponins, furanocoumarin & alkaloids (in the bark). Saponins are bitter & toxic but poorly absorbed & can be removed by leaching in running water & through cooking. Not advisable to eat large quantities. Furanocoumarin may be associated with photosensitizing dermatitis. Unsafe in high doses or over long periods.
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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/
