Ononis natrix

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Ononis natrix L.

Flora Palaestina Ethnobotany

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Leguminosae (Fabaceae)

  • Shrubby Restharrow
  • Yellow Restharrow
  • shavraq matzuy
  • שַׁבְרָק מָצוּי
  • baswa بسوى
  • wasbeh وسبة

Chamaephyte

  • Batha
  • Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Ononis natrix L.

System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use
Activity / Interpretation
Traditional
Preparation/
Administration
Parts Used
Source
Musculoskeletal/ Joints

Rheumatic pain in muscles/ joints

Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory

1.Decoct plant in water & apply as massage x2/day.
2. Add decoction to bath & sit for 30 min while being massaged or sit in a steam bath for 30 min/day.

Aerial parts Z

Notes

Cautions

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