Micromeria fruticosa

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Micromeria fruticosa (L.) Druce

White Micromeria, White Savory, White-leaved Savory

Family

Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

Synonym(s)

Micromeria serpyllifolia (M.Bieb.) Boiss. (See NOTES)

English name(s)

White Micromeria
White Savory
White-leaved Savory

Arabic Name(s)

shai a'raq شاي اعراق
za'tar balat زعتر بلاط
zufa beida' زوفا بيضاء

Hebrew Name(s)

zuta levana

זוּטָה לְבָנָה

Life Form

Chamaephyte

Habitat

Hard rock outcrops

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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Micromeria fruticosa (L.) Druce

System/State	Traditional Complaint/Use	Activity / Interpretation	Traditional Preparation/ Administration	Parts Used	Source
Gastrointestinal	Abdominal/ intestinal pain & inflammation	Anti-inflammatory, Carminative, Demulcent	1. Prepare infusion of aerial parts & drink x1-3 cups/day until improvement. 2. Prepare infusion of leaves & drink x1-3 cups/day as needed.	Aerial parts	B
Oral Health	Toothache/ gum inflammation	Analgesic, Anti-gum disease	Decoct aerial parts & rinse mouth with filtrate.	Aerial parts	B
Respiratory	Asthma	Anti-asthmatic	Prepare infusion of aerial parts in boiling water & drink x1-3 cups/day until improvement.	Aerial parts	B
Respiratory	Cough	Anti-tussive	Prepare infusion of aerial parts & drink x1-3 cups/day until improvement.	Aerial parts	B
Womens Health	Promote lactation	Galactagogue	Prepare infusion of leaves & drink x2-3 cups/day after delivery.	Leaf	B

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