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Orobanchaceae
- Desert Broomrape
- yakhnuq ha-midbar
- יַחְנוּק הַמִּדְבָּר
- haluk هالوك
- zanoun ذنون
Parasite
- Desert
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Cistanche tubulosa (Schenk) Wight
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Kidney stones |
Anti-lithic | Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup/day. |
Aerial parts | B |
| Mental Health | Nervousness |
Anxiolytic | Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup/day. |
Aerial parts | B |
| Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Rheumatism |
Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory | Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup/day. |
Aerial parts | B |
| Wound Healing | Wound |
Vulnerary | Prepare aerial parts as poultice & apply to wound. |
Aerial parts | B |
Notes
Cautions
Cistanche genus has some species containing phenylethanoid glycosides that have neuropharmacological effects. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness.
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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/
