Dittrichia graveolens (L.) Greuter
Asteraceae (Compositae)
- Inula graveolens (L.) Desf.
- Lesser-samphire
- Stinking Fleabane
- Stinkwort
- tayoun na'im طيون ناعم
- טַיּוּן חָרִיף
- tayun kharif
Annual
- Disturbed habitats
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Dittrichia graveolens (L.) Greuter
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Rheumatic pain in muscles/ joints |
Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory | Decoct plant, add to hot bath water & bathe body or affected area x1/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Respiratory | Asthma |
Anti-asthmatic | Decoct plant in water & inhale steam x2/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Respiratory | Colds, runny nose, cough |
Anti-Infective, Anti-catarrhal, Anti-tussive | Decoct plant in water & inhale steam x2/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Womens Health | Vaginal inflammation & discharge |
Anti-Infective, Anti-inflammatory | Decoct plant, add to hot bath water & bathe evenings. |
Aerial parts | Z |
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.
Dittrichia genus has species which may contain sesquiterpene lactones & cause contact allergic skin conditions. Oral use may cause diarrhea, vomiting, spasm & symptoms of paralysis. Can interfere with drugs for diabetes & hypertension. Contraindiacted in pregancy & nursing mothers.