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Leguminosae (Fabaceae)
- Field Clover
- Hop Trefoil
- Large-hop Clover
- tiltan khaqla'i
- תִּלְתָּן חַקְלָאִי
- sufeira صفيرة
Annual
- Batha
- Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Trifolium campestre Schreb.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular | Heart disease |
Cardiac | Decoct plant & drink x3 tablespoons/day for 2 mths. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Gastrointestinal | Digestive tract inflammation |
Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent | Decoct plant & drink x3 small cups/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| General | Fever |
Anti-pyretic | Decoct plant & drink as necessary + sugar. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Pain Relief | Pain |
Analgesic | Decoct plant & drink as necessary + sugar. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Respiratory | Cough/ runny nose & expectorant |
Anti-Infective, Anti-catarrhal, Anti-tussive, Expectorant | Decoct plant & drink x3 cups/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Notes
Cautions
Trifolium genus has some species which contain esrogenic isoflavenoids that can cause growth disorders, infertility, urticaria & coumarins that interfere with anticoagulant & hormonal therapy. Avoid in pregancy & lacatation. Plant may be fungally infected causing very high levels of oestrogens. Can cause miscarriage in pregnant grazing animals.
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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/
