Leguminosae (Fabaceae)
Phanerophyte shrub
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Calicotome villosa (Poir.) Link
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatological | Warts/ blisters ( "Yabalot" in Hebrew according to Z) |
Anti-Infective | Prick wart a few times with thorns & it will disappear. |
Thorns (spines) | Z |
| Endocrine/ Metabolic | Diabetes |
Hypoglycemic | Decoct stems & drink x1 cup/day. |
Stem | B |
| Gastrointestinal | Inflammation of stomach & intestines |
Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent | Decoct flowers & fruits in water, cool, filter & drink x3 cups/day. |
Flower, Fruit | Z |
| Men`s Health/ Sexuality | Increase virility |
Aphrodisiac | Decoct flowers & fruits in water, cool, filter & drink x 4 cups /day. |
Flower, Fruit | Z |
| Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Joint inflammation & rheumatic pain |
Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory | Decoct flowers & fruits in water, cool, filter & use externally x2/day. |
Flower, Fruit | Z |
| Women`s Health | Prevent abortion |
Anti-abortive | Decoct flowers & fruits in water, cool, filter & drink x1 cup/day throughout pregnancy. |
Flower, Fruit | Z |
Other Uses
Calicotome villosa (Poir.) Link
| System/State | Complaint / Use | Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial | Prepare yellow dye |
Dye | Decoct flowers in water & use as dye. |
Flower | Z |
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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/
