Gundelia tournefortii

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Gundelia tournefortii L.

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Gundelia, Tumble Thistle, Tumbleweed
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Asteraceae (Compositae)

  • Gundelia
  • Tumble Thistle
  • Tumbleweed
  • akuvit ha-galgal
  • עַכּוּבִית הַגַּלְגַּל
  • `akkub عكوب
  • ka'ub كعوب

Hemicryptophyte

  • Batha
  • Phrygana
  • Shrub-steppes
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

   

Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Gundelia tournefortii L.

System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use		 Activity / Interpretation
Traditional
Preparation/
Administration		 Parts Used
Source
Gastrointestinal

Diarrhea & intestinal cleanser

Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal, Depurative

Decoct fruit in water & drink x3 glasses/day.

 Fruit Z
Gastrointestinal

Pain/ cramps in stomach & digestive tract

 Anti-spasmodic, Carminative

Decoct fruit in water & drink x3 glasses/day.

 Fruit Z
Haematology

Anaemia

 Anti-anaemic

Cook aerial parts & eat.

 Aerial parts B

Notes

Cautions

Gundelia tournefortii contains triterpenoid saponins. In high does it may be toxic to liver & also an emetic. The green plant is considered dangerous to livestock due to presence of hydrocyanic acids.

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