Ranunculus arvensis

Ranunculus arvensis L.

Ranunculaceae

  • Corn Buttercup
  • `ishbet el-basur عشبة الباسور
  • נוּרִית הַשָּׂדֶה
  • nurit ha-sade

Annual

  • Batha
  • Phrygana

Click to view:

Click Flora of Israel Online to view
distribution and other botanical details.

Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Ranunculus arvensis L.

Medicinal Complaints / Uses
System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use
Activity / Interpretation Traditional
Preparation/ Administration
Parts Used Source
Gastrointestinal

Haemorrhoids

Anti-haemorrhoidal

Crush fresh herb & insert into rectum.

Aerial parts Z

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.

Ranunculus arvensis contains the oily glycoside, ranunculin, converted to protoanemonin by action of plant enzymes released when the plant is chewed. Protoanemonin is toxic & irritant causing blistering of mucous membranes in mouth & skin. Heating & drying destroys toxins. Strongly contraindicated in pregnancy & lactation.