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Caryophyllaceae
- Sclerocephalus arabicus Boiss.
- Hasak
- Knucklehead Weed
- rav-gula 'aravi
- רַב-גֻּלָּה עֲרָבִי
- damyan دميان
- dhreiseh ضريسة
- threizeh ثريزة
Annual
- Desert
- Shrub-steppes
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Gymnocarpos sclerocephalus (Decne.) Dahlgren & Thulin
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer | Cancer |
Anti-carcinogenic | Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup/day. |
Aerial parts | B |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Kidney stones |
Anti-lithic | Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup/day. |
Aerial parts | B |
| Wound Healing | Wound |
Vulnerary | Grind roots & apply to affected area. |
Root | B |
Notes
Cautions
Gymnocarpos genus has some species which contain triterpenoid saponins. In high does may be toxic to liver & kidneys.
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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/
