Cistanche tubulosa

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Cistanche tubulosa (Schenk) Wight

Orobanchaceae

  • Desert Broomrape
  • haluk هالوك
  • zanoun ذنون
  • yakhnuq ha-midbar
  • יַחְנוּק הַמִּדְבָּר

 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

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Notes

Cautions

Cistanche genus has some species containing phenylethanoid glycosides that have neuropharmacological effects. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness.