Convolvulus arvensis

Convolvulus arvensis L.

Convolvulaceae

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

Geophyte, Climber

  • Nutrient-rich soils
  • ruderal

Click to view:

Click Flora of Israel Online to view
distribution and other botanical details.

Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Convolvulus arvensis L.

Medicinal Complaints / Uses
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

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.

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