Hypericum lanuginosum Lam.
Hypericaceae
- Downy St.John's-wort
- `ishbet al-jurh عشبة الجرح
- waraq el-'awarwar ورق العورور
- פֶּרַע צָמִיר
- pera' tzamir
Chamaephyte
- Hard rock outcrops
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distribution and other botanical details.
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 |
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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.