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Brassicaceae (Cruciferae)
- Eruca sativa Mill.
- Aruga
- Garden Rocket
- Rocket Salad
- Salad Mustard
- ben-khardal matzuy
- בֶּן-חַרְדָּל מָצוּי
- jarjir جرجير
- rujeh روجه
- ruka روكا
Annual
- Batha
- Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Eruca vesicaria (L.) Cav.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Fluid retention/ oedema |
Anti-hydropic | Squeeze juice from leaves & take x2-3 teaspoons/ day. |
Leaf | B |
| General | Scurvy |
Anti-scorbutic | Squeeze juice from leaves & take x2-3 teaspoons/day. |
Leaf | B |
| Sexuality | Aphrodisiac |
Aphrodisiac | Eat fresh leaves in salad frequently. |
Leaf | B |
| Wound Healing | Burn |
Vulnerary | Grind leaves & apply as poultice to affected area. |
Leaf | B |
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/
