Ononis natrix

Ononis natrix L.

Leguminosae (Fabaceae)

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

Chamaephyte

  • Batha
  • Phrygana

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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Ononis natrix L.

Medicinal Complaints / Uses
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

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