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Family

Rosaceae

Synonym(s)

Rubus sanguineus Friv.

English name(s)

Holy Bramble

Hebrew Name(s)

petel qadosh

פֶּטֶל קָדוֹשׁ

Arabic Name(s)

`ulleiq عليق

Life Form

Phanerophyte shrub

Habitat

Humid habitats

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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Rubus sanctus Schreb.

System/State	Traditional Complaint/Use	Activity / Interpretation	Traditional Preparation/ Administration	Parts Used	Source
Cancer	Cancer; inhibits malignant tumors of stomach, lungs, brain, blood & skin	Anti-carcinogenic	Decoct root in water, cool, filter & drink x3 cups/day.	Root	Z
Dermatological	Eczema	Anti-inflammatory	Boil 1 large spoon of flowers in 1L water for 15 min & apply as poultice to affected area x 1/day.	Flower	B
Dermatological	Hair loss & dandruff	Anti-dandruff, Hair restorer	Grind burnt, dried leaves into fine powder, mix + sesame oil & spread on shaved head.	Leaf	Z
Dermatological	Open boil & drain pus	Anti-Infective, Vulnerary	Grate fresh leaves, apply to boil & tie on.	Leaf	Z
Gastrointestinal	Constipation	Laxative	Cook root in water + Capparis zoharyi Inocencio (Capparis spinosa) & drink.	Root	Z
Gastrointestinal	Diarrhea	Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal	Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup/day.	Aerial parts	B
Gastrointestinal	Haemorrhoids	Anti-haemorrhoidal	Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup/day or apply decoction to affected area	Aerial parts	B
Kidney & Urinary Tract	Kidney stones	Anti-lithic	Decoct stems & drink 1 cup x4/day until well.	Stem	B
Kidney & Urinary Tract	Urinary tract infection	Anti-Infective	1.Boil 50 gm leaves in water for 5 min & drink x1 cup several x/day. 2. Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup/day.	Aerial parts, Leaf	B
Musculoskeletal/ Joints	Arthritis	Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory	Grind dried leaves to powder & apply to affected area as needed before sleep.	Leaf	B
Oral Health	Toothache	Analgesic	Cook root in water & gargle.	Root	Z

Notes

Cautions

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