Gymnocarpos sclerocephalus

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Gymnocarpos sclerocephalus (Decne.) Dahlgren & Thulin

Caryophyllaceae

  • Sclerocephalus arabicus Boiss.
  • Hasak
  • Knucklehead Weed
  • damyan دميان
  • dhreiseh ضريسة
  • threizeh ثريزة
  • rav-gula 'aravi
  • רַב-גֻּלָּה עֲרָבִי

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

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Notes

Cautions

Gymnocarpos genus has some species which contain triterpenoid saponins. In high does may be toxic to liver & kidneys.