Thymelaea hirsuta

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Thymelaea hirsuta ( L.) Endl.

Flora Palaestina Ethnobotany

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Thymelaeaceae

  • Hairy Spurge Flax
  • Mitnam
  • Shaggy Sparrow-wort
  • mitnan sa'ir
  • מִתְנָן שָׂעִיר
  • metnan متنان

Phanerophyte shrub

  • Batha
  • Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Thymelaea hirsuta ( L.) Endl.

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

Wound

Vulnerary

Use aerial parts as poultice & apply to affected area.

Aerial parts B

Notes

Cautions

Thymelaea hirsuta contains alkaloids, steroids, saponins & coumarins in leaves, flowers & stems which may be toxic orally.

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