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Colchicaceae
- Egyptian Autumn crocus
- Egyptian Meadow Saffron
- sitvanit ha-Negev
- סִתְוָנִית הַנֶּגֶב
- khamiret el-'attar خميرة العطار
Geophyte
- Desert
- Sand
- Shrub-steppes
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Colchicum ritchii R.Br.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Arthritic & gouty pain |
Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory, Uricolytic | Apply compress/bandage of crushed bulbo-tuber to affected area. (See NOTES) |
Bulbo-tuber (Corm) | Z |
Notes
Both corm and tuber or bulbo-tuber are used in describing the parts used in these preparations. Both terms refer to underground storage units. A corm is a solid short, vertical, swollen underground stem base, round with a basal plate like a bulb, but flatter in appearance. It is used by some plants to survive adverse conditions e.g summer drought/ heat. A tuber is a short underground stem.
Cautions
Colchicum genus has some species which may contain the phenethylisoquinoline alkaloid, colchicine. Can cause burning of the mouth & throat, vomiting, diarrhea, liver, kidney, cardiac & neurological problems, blood disorders, shock, organ failure & death. Very contraindicated in patients with any of the above problems & in pregnancy. May cause fetal abnormalities.
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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/
