Scrophularia xanthoglossa

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Scrophularia xanthoglossa Boiss.

Scrophulariaceae

  • Figwort (genus)
  • `ishbet 'irq el-nisa عشبة عرق النسا
  • lo'anit metzuya
  • לֹעָנִית מְצוּיָה

Chamaephyte

  • Chamaephyte
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Scrophularia xanthoglossa Boiss.

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

Inflamed leg veins, especially in pregnancy

Vasoprotective

1.Decoct whole plant (+root) in water, cool, filter & apply externally to veins x2/day.
2. Boil whole plant (+root) in olive oil for 15 min & apply externally to veins x2/day.

Whole plant (? aerial parts + root) Z
Gastrointestinal

Haemorrhoids

Anti-haemorrhoidal

Boil whole plant in olive oil for 15 min & apply to haemorrhoids x1/day after sitting in a hot bath for 15 min.

Whole plant (? aerial parts + root) Z

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Notes

Cautions

Scrophularia genus has species which are contraindicated in ventricular tachycardia.