Cistus creticus

Cistus creticus L

Cistaceae

  • Cistus villosus L.
  • Cretan Rockrose
  • ladan kiriti لاذن كريتي
  • lubbad ahmar لبـاد أحمر
  • qurreida kiritiya قريضة كريتية
  • qurreida قريضه
  • לֹטֶם שָׂעִיר
  • lotem sa'ir

Chamaephyte

  • Batha
  • Phrygana

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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Cistus creticus L

Medicinal Complaints / Uses
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

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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.