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Boraginaceae
- Hispid (bristly) Viper's Bugloss
- Narrow-leaved Bugloss
- akhna'i sarua'
- עַכְנַאי שָׂרוּעַ
- masmas مسماس
Chamaephyte
- Batha
- Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Echium angustifolium Mill.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Diuretic |
Diuretic | Decoct plant in water & drink 1 full glass x3/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Notes
Cautions
Echium genus has some species which may contain toxic unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloids causing liver damage. Leaves are poisonous & together with stems can cause severe dermatitis.
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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/
