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Caryophyllaceae
- Common Chickweed
- kokhavit metzuya
- כּוֹכָבִית מְצוּיָה
- najmiya wastiyya نجمية وسطية
- quzaza قزازة
Annual
- Batha
- Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Stellaria media (L.) Vill.
System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
General | Fever |
Anti-pyretic | Decoct aerial parts & drink ? cup x2-4/day. |
Aerial parts | B |
Kidney & Urinary Tract | Urinary tract infection |
Anti-Infective | 1.Decoct aerial parts & drink 1 cup/day when needed. |
Aerial parts | B |
Wound Healing | Wound |
Vulnerary | Grind aerial parts & apply as poultice to affected area. |
Aerial parts | B |
Notes
Cautions
Stellaria media contains saponins which can be toxic but are poorly absorbed by the body tending to pass through without causing harm. Broken down by thorough cooking but advisable not to eat large amounts. Report of paralysis attributed to excessive intake. Should not be used in pregnancy or lactation. Contains high nitrate levels.
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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/