Cerastium glomeratum

Cerastium glomeratum Thuill.

Caryophyllaceae

  • Broad-leaved Mouse-ear
  • Sticky Chickweed
  • Sticky Mouse-ear
  • qurna' mutagammi'a قرناء متجمعة
  • קַרְנוּנִית דְּבִיקָה
  • qarnunit deviqa

Annual

  • Batha
  • Phrygana

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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Cerastium glomeratum Thuill.

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

Abdominal pain

Carminative

1. Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup/day as needed.
2. Add aerial parts to salad & eat as needed.

Aerial parts B
Gastrointestinal

Constipation

Laxative

Grind seeds + wheat, knead, bake & eat daily as needed.

Seed B
Mental Health

Nervousness

Anxiolytic

Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup/day as needed.

Aerial parts B
Respiratory

Cough

Anti-tussive

1. Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup/day as needed.
2. Add aerial parts to salad & eat as needed

Aerial parts B
Respiratory

Respiratory tract inflammation

Anti-Infective, Demulcent

Decoct leaves & drink 1 cup x1/day until healed.

Leaf B

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