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Cyperaceae
- Sedge (genus) includes Papyrus- Flat- Nut- and Umbrella-Sedges and Galingales.
- gome rekhav-'alim
- גֹּמֶא רְחַב-עָלִים
Geophyte
- Disturbed habitats
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Cyperus latifolius Poir.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repellant | Repell mosquitoes |
Repellent | Burn dried plant. Smell repells mosquitoes & drives them away. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Ritual/ Ceremonial | Incense in churches & mosques |
Incense | Burn dried plant which has a pleasant scent. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Notes
Cautions
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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/
