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Orobanchaceae
- Egyptian Broomrape
- aleqet mitzrit
- עַלֶּקֶת מִצְרִית
- haluk masri هالوك مصري
Parasite
- Batha
- Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Orobanche aegyptiaca Pers.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Oedema |
Anti-hydropic | Decoct plant in water & drink x3 cups/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Diuretic |
Diuretic | Decoct plant in water & drink 1 tablespoon x3/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Sand/ stones in kidney & urinary tract |
Anti-lithic | Decoct plant in water & drink x3 cups/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Urinary tract inflammation |
Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent | Decoct plant in water & drink 1 tablespoon x3/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Notes
Cautions
Orobanche genus has species which may contain substances of concern as this is a parasitic plant using sap from the host plant. If e.g. the host contains quinolizidine alkaloids (e.g.sparteine) these toxic susbtances would also be found in Orobranche.
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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/
