Salicaceae
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Salix acmophylla Boiss.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) | Tonsil inflammation |
Anti-Infective, Demulcent | Decoct branches & drink x1-2 cups/day. |
Branch /twig | B |
| Endocrine/ Metabolic | Diabetes mellitus |
Hypoglycemic | 1. Decoct leaves & branches & drink x1cup/day. (B) |
Branch, Leaf | B, Z |
| Gastrointestinal | Liver inflammation |
Anti-inflammatory, Hepatic | Decoct green leaves & drink x1 cup x3/day. |
Leaf | Z |
| General | Excess perspiration |
Anti-hydrotic | Decoct branches & drink 1 cup x2/day. |
Branch /twig | B |
| General | Fever |
Anti-pyretic | Prepare infusion of leaves & drink x1 cup/day; dose can be increased with increased fever. |
Leaf | B |
| Haematology | Spleen inflammation |
Anti-inflammatory | Decoct green leaves & drink 1 cup x3/day. |
Leaf | Z |
| Infectious Diseases | Tuberculosis |
Anti-tubercular | Decoct leaves in water for 15 min, cool, filter & drink 1 cup filtrate x3/day. |
Leaf | Z |
| Mental Health | Nervousness |
Anxiolytic | Prepare infusion of leaves & drink x1-2 cups/day. |
Leaf | B |
| Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Arthritis /rheumatism |
Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory | 1.Decoct branches & drink x1cup/day. |
Aerial parts, Branch /twig | B |
| Opthalmic | Eye inflammation |
Anti-inflammatory | Decoct branches & use as compress to eye. |
Branch /twig | B |
| Oral Health | Toothache & dental caries |
Analgesic, Anti-caries | Chew fresh leaves daily. |
Leaf | Z |
| Wound Healing | Wound |
Vulnerary | Grind green branches until paste & apply externally to wound. |
Branch /twig | B |
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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/
Salix genus has species which contain salicylates that can cause gastrointestinal bleeding & kidney damage. Avoid during pregnancy & use with other aspirin-like drugs. Care in patients with asthma, diabetes, stomach disease, gout, haemophilia, liver conditions, low thrombocytes, nephrosis & peptic ulcer. Alcohol, barbiturates & sedatives can potentiate salicylate toxicity.
