Carlina hispanica

Carlina hispanica Lam.

Asteraceae (Compositae)

  • Carline Thistle (genus)
  • zand el-'abd زند العبد
  • קֵיצָנִית צְפוּפַת-עָלִים
  • qeitzanit tzefufat-'alim

Hemicryptophyte

  • Batha
  • Phrygana

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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Carlina hispanica Lam.

Medicinal Complaints / Uses
System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use
Activity / Interpretation Traditional
Preparation/ Administration
Parts Used Source
Musculoskeletal/ Joints

Rheumatic pain/ rheumatism

Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory

Preparation/ Admin/ Plant Part not specified.

Not specified B

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Carlina genus contains species which contain diterpene glycosides that can be toxic. May cause allergies in people sensitive to the Asteracea family.