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Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
- Micromeria serpyllifolia (M.Bieb.) Boiss. (See NOTES)
- White Micromeria
- White Savory
- White-leaved Savory
- zuta levana
- זוּטָה לְבָנָה
- shai a'raq شاي اعراق
- za'tar balat زعتر بلاط
- zufa beida' زوفا بيضاء
Chamaephyte
- 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. |
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 |
Notes
Cautions
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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/
