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Rhamnaceae
- Rhamnus palaestina Boiss.
- Palestine Buckthorn
- eshkhar eretz-isre'eli
- אֶשְׁחָר אֶרֶץ-יִשְׂרְאֵלִי
- sweid falastini سويد فلسطيني
Phanerophyte shrub
- Mediterranean maquis and forest
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Rhamnus lycioides subsp. graeca (Boiss. & Reut.) Tutin
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal | Diarrhea |
Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal | Cook root in water + garlic + yeast & drink. |
Root | Z |
| Wound Healing | Burn |
Vulnerary | Grind roasted leaves, mix + olive oil & spread over burn. |
Leaf | Z |
Notes
Cautions
Fresh bark of Rhamnus lycioides contains free anthrones which are irritating to the gastrointestinal system. Fruit contains anthranoid laxatives contraindicated in bowel obstruction & acute bowel inflammation e.g Crohn`s disease, appendicitis, colitis. etc.
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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/
