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Styracaceae
- Drug Snowbell
- Friar's Balsam
- Storax
- livne refu'i
- לִבְנֶה רְפוּאִי
- `abhar عبهر
Tree
- Mediterranean maquis and forest
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Styrax officinalis L.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatological | Rash & skin swelling |
Vulnerary | Decoct fruit in water & spread over skin. |
Fruit | Z |
| Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Rheumatism in back/ legs/ hands |
Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory | Decoct fruit in water & massage affected area. |
Fruit | Z |
Notes
Cautions
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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/
