Salvia fruticosa Mill.
Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
- Salvia triloba L. fil.
- Greek Oregano
- Greek Sage
- Three Lobed Sage
- maryameyeh مريمية
- מַרְוָה מְשֻׁלֶּשֶׁת
- marva meshuleshet
Hemicryptophytes
- Batha
- Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Salvia fruticosa Mill.
System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cancer | Cancer |
Anti-carcinogenic | 1. Decoct aerial parts & drink x1-3 cups/day until well. |
Aerial parts, Leaf | B |
Cardiovascular | Heart pain |
Analgesic, Cardiac | Prepare tea of leaves & aerial parts. (Admin. not specified.) |
Aerial parts, Leaf | Z |
Endocrine/ Metabolic | Diabetes |
Hypoglycemic | Decoct 100 gm aerial parts in 1L water & drink x1cup/day. |
Aerial parts | B |
Gastrointestinal | Abdominal/ stomach pain/ flatulence/ gas |
Carminative | 1. Prepare infusion of 50 gm leaves in 1L water & drink x1-2 cups /day. (B) |
Aerial parts, Leaf, Stem | B, Z |
Gastrointestinal | Diarrhea/ dysentery |
Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal | 1. Cook aerial parts in water alone or + pomegranate (Punica granatum) or + Mentha sp. & drink. |
Aerial parts, Leaf, Stem | Z |
Gastrointestinal | Stomachic (improve appetite & digestion) |
Stomachic | Boil leaves & stems in water, cool, filter & drink x3 cups/day before meals. |
Leaf, Stem | Z |
General | Body swelling/ Oedema |
Anti-hydropic | Body swelling: 1. Prepare tea of leaves & aerial parts. (Admin. not specified.) |
Aerial parts, Leaf | Z |
Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Muscle cramps & rheumatic pain |
Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-spasmodic, Muscle relaxant | Cook aerial parts & leaves in sealed vessel + aerial parts of Dittrichia viscosa + "maramiyah" (Salvia fruticosa) +olive branches + "sharsh el-akul" (Alhagi maurorum) + alum (hydrated double sulfate salt of aluminium); patient wearing a loose covering stands over steam for as long as possible, then goes to bed away from cold. |
Aerial parts, Leaf | Z |
Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Reset a badly healed bone fracture |
Vulnerary | 1. Cook leaves & aerial parts in closed pot + aerial parts of Dittrichia viscosa + "feijan" (Ruta bracteosa) + branches of Laurus nobilis + Pistacia lentiscus + cypress (Cupressus sp.); place affected limb in steam for a few minutes, after which it is easily broken with light tap (& then reset). |
Aerial parts, Leaf | Z |
Oral Health | Toothache (B, Z) & infection after tooth extraction (Z) |
Analgesic, Anti-Infective | 1. Toothache: chew fresh leaves. (B) |
Aerial parts, Leaf | B, Z |
Respiratory | Cough |
Anti-tussive | Cook leaves & aerial parts in water alone or + ginger (Zingiber sp.) & drink. |
Aerial parts, Leaf | Z |
Women`s Health | Dysmenorrhoea |
Analgesic | Prepare infusion 50 gm leaves in 1L water & drink x1-2 cups/day. |
Leaf | B |
Women`s Health | Postpartum recovery |
Alterative, Tonic | Decoct leaves + flowers; expose body to steam and/or drink x1 cup as needed. |
Leaf Flower | B |
Wound healing | Bleeding wound |
Haemostatic | Apply ground leaves to wound. |
Leaf | B |
Wound Healing | Stop bleeding & prevent infection in skin lesions & wounds |
Anti-septic Haemostatic | Grind dried aerial parts & leaves into powder or burn into ashes & sprinkle over affected area. |
Aerial parts, Leaf | Z |
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.
Salvia genus contains some species which can be toxic due to thujone & camphor in the essential oil, if used in excess or taken for extended periods. Can interfere with drugs for epilepsy, hypoglcaemia & sedatives. Symptoms include restlessness, vomiting, vertigo, tremors, seizures, hot flushes, dizziness, tachycardia. Contraindicated in pregnancy & epilepsy.