Chenopodium vulvaria

Flora Palaestina Ethnobotany

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Chenopodium vulvaria L.

Amaranthaceae

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

Annual

  • Nutrient-rich soils
  • ruderal
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Chenopodium vulvaria L.

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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Notes

Cautions

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