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Boraginaceae
- Round-leaved Heliotrope
- oqetz-'aqrav 'agol-'alim
- עֹקֶץ-עַקְרָב עֲגֹל-עָלִים
- ghubeira غبيرة
Chamaephyte
- Batha
- Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Heliotropium rotundifolium Sieber ex Lehm.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Womens Health | Prevent pregnancy |
Contraceptive | Cook plant in water & use as a vaginal rinse. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Notes
Cautions
Heliotropium genus has some species which may contain unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can be toxic to the liver.
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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/
