Pinus halepensis

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Pinus halepensis Mill.

Pinaceae

  • Aleppo Pine
  • qurreish snobar قريش صنوبر
  • qurreish قريش
  • snobar halabi صنوبر حلبي
  • oren Yerushalayim
  • אֹרֶן יְרוּשָׁלַיִם

Tree

  • Mediterranean maquis and forest
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Pinus halepensis Mill.

System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use
Activity / Interpretation
Traditional
Preparation/ Administration
Parts Used
Source
Child Health

Vomiting in babies

Anti-emetic

Crush seeds into fine powder, mix + water & eat x1 small teaspoon before meals.

Seed Z
Nervous System

Paralysis; "falij"

Nervine

Mash seeds, mix + honey & eat x1 teaspoon mornings before breakfast.

Seed Z
Sexuality

Increase sexual desire

Aphrodisiac

Eat uncooked fruits daily.

Fruit B

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Notes

Cautions

The wood, sawdust & resin of Pinus halepensis & other pine species can cause allergic dermatitis. Essential oil is contraindicated in asthma, bronchitis & pertussis. Astringent taste may cause stomach discomfort.