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Brassicaceae (Cruciferae)
- Buchanweed
- Hoary Mustard
- Mediterranean Mustard
- Shortpod Mustard
- lefatit metzuya
- לְפָתִית מְצוּיָה
- saljam سلجم
Annual
- Batha
- Disturbed habitats
- Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Hirschfeldia incana (L.) Lagr.-Foss
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory | Asthma |
Anti-asthmatic | Decoct seeds in water, cool, filter & drink x3 cups/day. |
Seed | Z |
Notes
Cautions
Hirschfeldia incana has been repoted as able to accumulate lead. Therefore caution on where plant is harvested from.
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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/
