Tolpis virgata (Desf.) Bertol.
Asteraceae (Compositae)
- `ilq علق
- rbatt رباط
- קִיטָה רָתְמִית
- qita rotmit
Hemicryptophyte
- Batha
- Phrygana
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distribution and other botanical details.
Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Tolpis virgata (Desf.) Bertol.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatological | Chilblains in winter on hands & feet |
Rubefacient | Decoct stems in water & apply externally by massaging x 2/day. |
Stem | Z |
| Gastrointestinal | Bitter stomachic (improves appetite & digestion) |
Stomachic | Decoct stems in water & drink x1 cup before every meal. |
Stem | Z |
| Gastrointestinal | Haemorrhoids |
Anti-haemorrhoidal | Add pieces of root to hot bath & sit for 30-60 min/day. |
Root | Z |
| Gastrointestinal | Inflammation of liver & pancreas |
Anti-inflammatory, Hepatic | Decoct stems in water & drink x3 cups/day. |
Stem | Z |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Diuretic |
Diuretic | Decoct stems in water & drink 1 large cup x4/day. |
Stem | Z |
| Mental Health | Depression |
Anti-depressant | Decoct stems in water & drink x4 large tablespoons/day. |
Stem | Z |
| Opthalmic | Antiseptic for eyes |
Anti-septic | Decoct root in distilled water, cool, filter & apply filtrate as eye drops. |
Root | Z |
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