Sarcopoterium spinosum (L.) Spach

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Family

Rosaceae

Synonym(s)

Poterium spinosum L.

English name(s)

Thorny Burnet

Hebrew Name(s)

sira qotzanit

סִירָה קוֹצָנִית

Arabic Name(s)

ballan بلان / بيلان
natsh نتش

Life Form

Chamaephyte

Habitat

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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Cautions

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