Dittrichia graveolens

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

Medicinal Complaints / Uses
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

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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.