Convolvulus arvensis

Flora Palaestina Ethnobotany

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Convolvulus arvensis L.

Convolvulaceae

  • Corn Bindweed
  • Field Bindweed
  • `ulleiq عليق
  • lablab el-huqul لبلاب الحقول
  • madad abiadh مداد أبيض
  • muddeida مديدة
  • khavalbal ha-sadeh
  • חֲבַלְבַּל הַשָּׂדֶה

Geophyte, Climber

  • Nutrient-rich soils
  • ruderal
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Convolvulus arvensis L.

System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use
Activity / Interpretation
Traditional
Preparation/ Administration
Parts Used
Source
Gastrointestinal

Constipation

Laxative

Decoct aerial parts & drink x1-2 cups/day.

Aerial parts B
Kidney & Urinary Tract

Kidney stones & urinary obstruction

Anti-lithic, Deobstruent

Cook aerial parts in water & drink.

Aerial parts Z
Wound Healing

Wound

Vulnerary

Prepare aerial parts as poultice & apply to recent wounds.

Aerial parts B

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Notes

Cautions

Convulvulus arvensis contains tropane alkaloids (pseudotropine) with atropine like activity on the autonomic nervous system. The alkaloids are present in all parts of the plant with seeds especially toxic. Species in the Convulvulus genus can have a strong laxative effect & in large amounts can cause stomach pain