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Loranthaceae
- Loranthus acaciae Zucc
- Acacia Strap-flower
- harnug ha-shitim
- הַרְנוּג הַשִּׁטִּים
- `inab el-talh عنب الطلح
- `innab عناب
- abu hamata أبو حماطة
- el-'alameh العلمة
- habb dibq حب دبق
- sahar / sihr سحر
Parasite, Phanerophyte shrub
- Desert
- Thermophilous plants
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Plicosepalus acaciae (Zucc.) Wiens & Polhill
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal | Abdominal pain |
Carminative | Decoct aerial parts & drink x1cup/day. |
Aerial parts | B |
Notes
Cautions
Plicosepalus genus are parasitic plants (including a type of mistletoe) in which some species may contain toxic alkaloids & sesquiterpene lactones which may cause contact dermititis, genotoxicity and embryotoxicity.
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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/
