Clinopodium insulare (Candargy) Govaerts
Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
- Calamintha incana (Sm.) Heldr.
- Grey Calamint
- za'tar sidna Musa زعتر سيدنا موسى
- כָּלָמִינְתָּה אֲפֹרָה
- kalaminta afora
Chamaephyte
- Batha
- Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Clinopodium insulare (Candargy) Govaerts
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal | Carminative (relieves flatulence etc.) |
Carminative | Decoct plant & drink as a tea few x/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Gastrointestinal | Inflammation stomach & intestines |
Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent | Decoct plant & drink as a tea few x /day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Gastrointestinal | Stomach ulcer |
Anti-ulcer | Decoct aerial parts + nettle, filter & drink 1 cup x2/day. |
Aerial parts | B |
| Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Rheumatic pain |
Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory | Prepare drink from plant + "za'tar" (thyme /Thymbra capitata) & drink. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Respiratory | Cough |
Anti-tussive | Decoct aerial parts & drink 1 cup x2/day until well. |
Aerial parts | B |
| Respiratory | Expectorant for asthma, chest pain & cough. |
Expectorant | Prepare tea (infusion) of plant. (Admin. not specified.) |
Aerial parts | Z |
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