Sarcopoterium spinosum

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Sarcopoterium spinosum (L.) Spach

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Rosaceae

  • Poterium spinosum L.
  • Thorny Burnet
  • ballan بلان / بيلان
  • natsh نتش
  • sira qotzanit
  • סִירָה קוֹצָנִית

Chamaephyte

  • Batha
  • Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Sarcopoterium spinosum (L.) Spach

System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use		 Activity / Interpretation
Traditional
Preparation/ Administration		 Parts Used
Source
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT)

Disinfect mouth & throat

 Anti-septic

Decoct root in water, cool, filter & gargle after meals.

Root Z
Endocrine/ Metabolic

Diabetes mellitus

 Hypoglycemic

1. Cook root in water & drink the water. (Z)
2. Decoct root in water, cool, filter & drink 1 cup x2/day. (Z)
3. Prepare infusion of leaves & drink.(B)

Leaf, Root Z, B
Gastrointestinal

Carminative & stomachic (improves appetite/digestion relieves flatulence)

 Carminative. Stomachic

Decoct flowers in water & drink x3 tablespoons/day.

 Flower Z
Gastrointestinal

Haemorrhoids

 Anti-haemorrhoidal

Add root to hot bath & sit for 30 mins.

 Root Z
Gastrointestinal

Inflammation of digestive tract

 Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent

Decoct flowers in water & drink 1 cup x3 /day.

 Flower Z
General

Oedema

 Anti-hydropic

1. Cook root in water & drink water.
2. Decoct root in water, cool, filter & drink 1 cup x 2/day.

 Root Z
Kidney & Urinary Tract

Inflammation of urinary tract

 Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent

Decoct flowers in water & drink 1 cup x3/day.

 Flower Z
Kidney & Urinary Tract

Kidney stones

 Anti-lithic

Cook root in water & drink.

Root Z
Kidney & Urinary Tract

Urinary obstruction

 Deobstruent

Cook root in water & drink (avoid fatty foods during treatment).

 Root Z
Oral Health

Toothache

 Analgesic

Cook root in water & gargle water.

 Root Z
Wound Healing

Disinfect skin & wounds

 Anti-septic

Decoct root in water, cool, filter & apply externally.

Root Z

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