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Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)
- Cretan Eryngo
- Field Eryngo
- kharkhavina makhekhila
- חַרְחֲבִינָה מַכְחִילָה
- qursa'anneh قرصعنة
- shirsh el-qursa'anneh شرش القرصعنة
- shok el-'arqubani شوك العرقباني
Hemicryptophyte
- Batha
- Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Eryngium creticum Lam.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer | Cancer |
Anti-carcinogenic | Decoct roots & drink x1 cup mornings for 1 mth. |
Root | B |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Protein in urine |
Renal | Decoct fruit & drink. |
Fruit | Z |
| Oral Health | Bad breath (refreshes) |
Mouth wash | Chew fruits including seeds. |
Fruit, Seed | Z |
| Venoms, Bites & Stings | Scorpion sting / snake bite (See NOTES) |
Anti-venom | Scorpion sting: 1. Decoct root in water & apply decoction over sting. |
Root | Z |
Notes
Z recounts how the use of this plant for snake bites is based on the following story provided by those interviewed : "It`s known when a snake attacks a lizard the lizard hurrys to eat the fruit of the "Kurdaani" (qursa'anneh) and to hold a stick in his mouth for defense. Because of the stick the snake cannot put the lizard in its mouth, and the fruit acts a drug against the snakes venom"
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/
