Flora Palaestina Ethnobotany
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Polygonaceae
- Fiddle Dock
- khum'a yafa
- חֻמְעָה יָפָה
- hummad حماض
- lisan el-kalb لسان الكلب
Hemicryptophyte
- Batha
- Disturbed habitats
- Humid habitats
- Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Rumex pulcher L.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatological | Open boil |
Anti-Infective, Vulnerary | Cook plant in water + Malva sp., spread on wet cloth & apply to boil. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Notes
Cautions
Rumex genus has species which contain oxalates that reduce calcium uptake & gives leaves an acid-lemon flavour. Should be avoided in people with kidney/ gall stones, arthritis & gout.
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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/
