Chenopodium vulvaria

Chenopodium vulvaria L.

Amaranthaceae

  • Stinking Goosefoot
  • sesi سيسي
  • כַּף-אֲוָז מַבְאִישָׁה
  • kaf-avaz mav'isha

Annual

  • Nutrient-rich soils
  • ruderal

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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Chenopodium vulvaria L.

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

Swelling & draining fluid from swollen area

Anti-hydropic

Grind dried leaves & sprinkle over swollen area to soften & open it.

Leaf Z

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Chenopodium genus contain saponins which are toxic but usually present in too small quantities to do harm..