Dermatological |
Ringworm (Tinea) |
Anti-fungal
| Cook resin + tar (residue left after distilling coal tar) + bees' wax (Cera flava) + egg yolk + butter until paste; spread over affected area.
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Resin
| Z |
Dermatological |
Warts |
Anti-Infective
| 1. Crush resin + myrtle (Myrtus) + olive leaves + little salt + olive oil, mix & apply to warts. (Z) 2. Prepare infusion of leaves & drink x3/day. (B)
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Leaf, Resin
| Z, B |
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) |
Worms in ear (see NOTES 1) |
Anthelmintic
| Warm resin over fire + apple or quince leaves; apply drops of liquid extract into ear.
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Resin
| Z |
Gastrointestinal |
Abdominal pain |
Carminative
| 1.Chew & swallow 1-2 pieces of plant gum (chewed resin). (See NOTES 2.) 2. Decoct leaves & drink x1 cup as needed.
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Leaf, Resin
| B |
Gastrointestinal |
Anal haemorrhage |
Haemostatic
| Use resin. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)
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Resin
| Z |
Gastrointestinal |
Carminative & stomachic (improves appetite/ digestion/ relieves flatulence etc.) |
Carminative, Stomachic
| 1. Decoct leaves in water, cool, filter & drink x1 cup after meals. 2. To stimulate appetite: add 1 spoonful of resin to 1 cup of water & drink (can also add Boswellia sp.).
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Leaf, Resin
| Z |
Gastrointestinal |
Diarrhea & Dysentery (Z) Diarrhea (B) |
Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal
| 1. Cook leaves & stems in water & drink. (Z) 2. Cook resin in water + mint (Mentha sp.) & drink followed by drinking lemon juice. (Z) 3. Decoct stems & leaves, filter & drink 1 cup x3/day for 2 days. (B)
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Leaf, Resin, Stem
| Z, B |
Gastrointestinal |
Haemorrhoids |
Anti-haemorrhoidal
| Sprinkle leaves on surface of hot bath & sit in water for 30 min.
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Leaf
| Z |
Gastrointestinal |
Heal liver |
Hepatic
| Use resin. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)
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Resin
| Z |
Gastrointestinal |
Heartburn |
Antacid
| Use resin. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)
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Resin
| Z |
Gastrointestinal |
Inflammation & swelling of intestines |
Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent
| Use resin. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)
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Resin
| Z |
Gastrointestinal |
Jaundice |
Hepatic
| Prepare infusion of leaves & drink x 3/day.
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Leaf
| B |
Gastrointestinal |
Stomach ulcer |
Anti-ulcer
| 1. Prepare infusion of leaves & drink x3/day. 2. Decoct leaves & drink x1 cup as needed.
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Leaf
| B |
Gastrointestinal |
Vomiting |
Anti-emetic
| Grind resin + mint (Mentha sp.), cook in water & drink.
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Resin
| Z |
General |
Swellings in body |
Anti-hydropic
| Melt resin, spread over cloth & bandage affected area.
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Resin
| Z |
Kidney & Urinary Tract |
Cleanse urinary tract of sand/ stones |
Anti-lithic
| Cook resin in hot water for 30 min & drink.
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Resin
| Z |
Musculoskeletal/ Joints |
Back & jaw pain |
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory
| Make compress/ poultice with resin & apply to painful area. (see NOTES 3.)
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Resin
| Z |
Musculoskeletal/ Joints |
Reset badly healed bone fracture |
Vulnerary
| Cook Dittrichia viscosa in water in closed pot + "feijan" (Ruta) + "maryameyeh" (Salvia sp.) + branches of "el-ghar" (Laurus) + "el-butum" (Pistacia atlantica) + "saris" (Pistacia lentiscus) + "sarw" (Cupressus sp.). Place affected area in steam for few minutes. When removed, bone fracture can be tapped lightly to reset it correctly.
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Leaf, Stem
| Z |
Musculoskeletal/ Joints |
Rheumatism |
Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory
| Add resin to Dorema ammoniacum in vinegar & heat mixture until it turns red; cool a little, spread on cloth & apply to painful area.
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Resin
| Z |
Oral Health |
Teeth health |
Anti-caries
| Chew gum (resin). (See NOTES 2.)
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Resin
| B |
Oral Health |
Teeth whitener |
Dentifrice
| Decoct bark & gargle x3/day.
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Bark
| B |
Respiratory |
Chest pain with cold |
Analgesic
| Mix 20 gm ground fruits + 20 gm sugar & eat x I teaspoon/day.
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Fruit
| B |
Respiratory |
Cough |
Anti-tussive
| Grind resin, cook + egg & eat.
|
Resin
| Z |
Respiratory |
Ease respiration in Tuberculosis |
Pectoral
| Use resin. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)
|
Resin
| Z |
Respiratory |
Lung healing |
Pectoral
| Use resin. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)
|
Resin
| Z |
Surgical/ Trauma |
Hernia |
Hernia reduction
| Dissolve resin in "'araq" (anise flavoured alcoholic drink/ liquor) + Boswellia sp., spread on cloth & tie well around abdomen.
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Resin
| Z |
Women`s Health |
Activate foetal movement in the womb |
Non-specific
| 1.Chew & swallow x1-2 pieces of plant gum (resin). (See NOTES 2). 2. Decoct leaves & drink x1 cup as needed.
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Leaf, Resin
| B |
Women`s Health |
Uterine haemorrhage |
Haemostatic
| Use resin. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)
|
Resin
| Z |
Wound Healing |
Wound healing |
Vulnerary
| Use resin. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)
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Resin
| Z |