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Caprifoliaceae
- Pterocephalus involucratus (Sm.) Spreng. (unresolved)
- Plumed scabious
- notzitz 'atuf
- נוֹצִיץ עָטוּף
- `ishbet el-hukkak عشبة الحكاك
Annual
- Batha
- Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Pterocephalus brevis Coult.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular | Chest pain & regulate cardiac function |
Analgesic, Cardiac | Decoct plant in water & drink. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Dermatological | Scabies |
Scabicide | Mash fresh plant & apply to affected area. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Gastrointestinal | Diarrhea/ dysentery |
Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal | Decoct plant in water & drink x3 large tablespoons/ day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| General | Internal inflammation with severe pain & fever |
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-pyretic | Decoct plant in water & drink x3 large tablespoons/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Notes
Cautions
Pterocephalus genus contains some species (e.g. Pterocephalus involucratus) which contain alkaloids & can be toxic to the liver.
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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/
