Tamarix aphylla

Tamarix aphylla (L.) H.Karst.

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Athel Pine, Athel Tamarisk, Athel tree
Athel Pine, Athel Tamarisk, Athel tree
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Tamaricaceae

  • Tamarix articulata Vahl
  • Athel Pine
  • Athel Tamarisk
  • Athel tree
  • eshel ha-praqim
  • אֵשֶׁל הַפְּרָקִים
  • athl أثل
  • tarfa طرفاء

Tree

  • Desert
  • Thermophilous
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

   

Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Tamarix aphylla (L.) H.Karst.

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

Clean teeth

Dentifrice

Wash & peel branches & use to clean teeth daily after meals.

 Branch /twig B

Notes

Cautions

Tamarix aphylla stem & bark contains saponins, coumarins & alkaloids which may be toxic. Leaves also contain cardiac glycosides.

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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/