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Cistaceae
- Cistus villosus L.
- Cretan Rockrose
- lotem sa'ir
- לֹטֶם שָׂעִיר
- ladan kiriti لاذن كريتي
- lubbad ahmar لبـاد أحمر
- qurreida kiritiya قريضة كريتية
- qurreida قريضه
Chamaephyte
- Batha
- Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Cistus creticus L
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal | Inflammation of stomach & intestines |
Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent | Decoct aerial parts in water & drink x3 cups/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| General | Reduce fever |
Anti-pyretic | Decoct aerial parts in water & drink x1 small cup. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Pain Relief | Pain |
Analgesic | Decoct aerial parts in water & drink x1 cup as necessary. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Respiratory | Runny nose & respiratory tract pain |
Analgesic, Anti-Infective, Anti-catarrhal | Decoct aerial parts in water & drink x3 cups/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Notes
Cautions
Cistus genus contains species whose gum resin (labdane) obtained from leaves & twigs contains thujone & eucalyptol in the essential oil which can be toxic. Not recommended in preganacy.
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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/
