Bryonia syriaca Boiss.
Cucurbitaceae
- Syrian Bryony
- el-jarmu'a الجرموعة
- דְּלַעַת-נָחָשׁ סוּרִית
- dla'at nakhash surit
Hemicryptophyte, Climber
- Mediterranean maquis and forest
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distribution and other botanical details.
Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Bryonia syriaca Boiss.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Oedema |
Anti-hydropic | Decoct root in water, cool, strain & take 1 large tablespoon + sugar x2/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
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Byronia genus contains species whose roots are powerful laxatives, emetics & can cause severe skin irritation. All parts of plants & roots contain toxic cucurbitacins & are considered poisonous. They may cause abortion, anuria, blisters, colic collapse, convulsions, cramps, dermatosis, diarrhea, dizziness, emesis, nephrosis, neursis. Byronia species are likely unsafe at low doses while larger doses may cause fatal poisoning. Touching fresh bryonia can cause skin irritation. Eating berries can cause death.