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Asteraceae (Compositae)
- Iberian Knapweed
- Spanish Centaury-thistle
- dardar matzuy
- דַּרְדַּר מָצוּי
- murrar sha'i' مرار شائع
Annual
- Disturbed habitats
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Centaurea iberica Trevir. ex Spreng.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal | Constipation |
Laxative | Cook plant in water & drink. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Opthalmic | Cataract |
Anti-cataract | Crush flowers, wrap in clean white cloth alone or + fadi sugar (large sugar crystals) & macerate for a short time in cold water or rose water; administer as eye drops. |
Flower | Z |
Notes
Cautions
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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/
