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Hypericaceae
- Downy St.John's-wort
- pera' tzamir
- פֶּרַע צָמִיר
- `ishbet al-jurh عشبة الجرح
- waraq el-'awarwar ورق العورور
Chamaephyte
- Hard rock outcrops
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Hypericum lanuginosum Lam.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wound healing | Bleeding wound |
Haemostatic | 1.Grind leaves & apply to wound. (B) |
Aerial parts, Leaf | B, Z |
| Wound healing | Wound disinfectant |
Anti-septic | Grind dried aerial parts & apply to wound. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Notes
Cautions
Hypericum genus has species which contain anthone derivatives, alkaloids & hypericin. Skin contact with sap or ingestion of plant can cause photosensitivity. Taken orally side-effects include gastointestinal disturbances, allergic reactions & fatigue. Should not be taken orally with serotonin reuptake inhibitor drugs (e.g. fluoxetine (Prozac) ) as can cause mental confusion, hallucinations, agitation, headache, coma, shivering, sweating, fever, hypertension, tachycardia, nausea, diarrhea & tremors. May reduce the effectiveness of other drugs & contraceptive pill.
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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/
