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Rubiaceae
- Narrow-leaved Madder
- pu'a metzuya
- פּוּאָה מְצוּיָה
- `inab el-deeb عنب الديب
- laziqa / luzeiqeh nahilat el-waraq لزيقة نحيلة الورق
- laziqa / luzeiqeh لزيقة
Climber, Phanerophyte shrub
- Mediterranean maquis and forest
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Rubia tenuifolia d'Urv.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Urinary retention |
Deobstruent | Preparation/ Admin. not specified. |
Not specified | B |
| Oral Health | Toothache /dental caries |
Analgesic, Anti-caries | Decoct plant in water, cool, strain & gargle several x/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Notes
Cautions
Rubia genus has some species which contain lucidin (1,2,3-hydroxy anthraquinone) with genotoxic & probably carcinogenic activity, particularly to liver & kidney. Not recommended for oral use.
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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/
