Scorpiurus muricatus

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Scorpiurus muricatus L.
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Caterpillar-plant, Many-flowered Scorpiurus
Caterpillar-plant, Many-flowered Scorpiurus
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Leguminosae (Fabaceae)

  • Caterpillar-plant
  • Many-flowered Scorpiurus
  • quteineh قطينة
  • zenav-'aqrav sikani
  • זְנַב-עַקְרָב שִׂכָּנִי

Annual

  • Batha
  • Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

   

Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Scorpiurus muricatus L.

System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use		 Activity / Interpretation
Traditional
Preparation/ Administration		 Parts Used
Source
General

Fever

Anti-pyretic

Decoct plant in water & drink x3 cups/day.

Aerial parts Z
General

Internal inflammation

Anti-inflammatory

Decoct plant in water & drink x3 cups/day.

Aerial parts Z
Pain Relief

Pain

Analgesic

Decoct plant in water & drink x3 cups/day.

Aerial parts Z
Respiratory

Respiratory tract inflammation

Anti-Infective, Demulcent

Decoct plant in water & drink x3 cups/day.

Aerial parts Z

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