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Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)
- gezer matzuy
- גֶּזֶר מָצוּי
- jazar el-seif جزر الصيف
- nuwei'meh نويعمة
Annual
- Batha
- Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Daucus broteri Ten.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal | Constipation |
Laxative | Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 full cup evenings. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Gastrointestinal | Inflammation of stomach & intestines/ gastroenteritis |
Anti-Infective, Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent | Decoct aerial parts & drink x3 cups/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Opthalmic | Eye inflammation |
Anti-inflammatory | Decoct aerial parts in distilled water, cool, filter & use filtrate as eye drops. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Respiratory | Cough |
Anti-tussive | Decoct aerial parts & drink 1 cup x 3/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Notes
Cautions
Daucus genus has species whose seeds may contain furanocoumarins which are phototoxic causing dermatosis. Large doses may interfere with blood pressure cardiac & hormone medications. Estrogenic activity & potentially toxic, irritant volatile oil. Above ground aerial parts may cause uterine contraction & miscarriage. Unsuitable in preganacy & lacatation.
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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/
