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Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
- Cretan Hedge-nettle
- Cretan Woundwort
- Mediterranean Woundwort
- eshbal kreti
- אֶשְׁבָּל כְּרֵתִי
- dweina دوينة
Hemicryptophyte
- Batha
- Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Stachys cretica L.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Internal inflammation |
Anti-inflammatory | Decoct plant in water & drink. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Respiratory | Asthma |
Anti-asthmatic | Decoct plant & drink or inhale steam for 15 min. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Respiratory | Cough & colds |
Anti-Infective, Anti-tussive | Decoct plant & drink or inhale steam for 15 min. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Notes
Cautions
Stachys genus has species that may contain toxic compounds (? diterpenes). Overdose can cause stomach irritation.
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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 - https://florapal.org/disclaimer/
