Ageing |
Memory enhancement |
Nootropic
| Decoct stem & drink x1-2 teaspoons several x/day.
|
Stem
| B |
Cancer |
Cancer |
Anti-carcinogenic
| Boil leaves in water, steep 30 min, filter & drink 1 teaspoon x 3/day for 1 mth.
|
Leaf
| B |
Cardiovascular |
Arteriosclerosis |
Anti-atherosclerotic
| Boil ground roots in water for 5 min & drink x2 cups/day for 14 days.
|
Root
| B |
Cardiovascular |
Chilblains |
Rubefacient
| Strike fresh stem & leaves against skin.
|
Leaf, Stem
| B |
Cardiovascular |
Heart disease |
Cardiac
| Decoct aerial parts & drink daily.
|
Aerial parts
| B |
Cardiovascular |
Strengthen blood circulation |
Vasoprotective
| Decoct roots & drink hot x4/day for 1 mth.
|
Root
| B |
Dermatological |
Eczema/ itchy skin |
Anti-inflammatory, Anti-pruritic
| 1. Dry leaves in sun + germander sage (Teucrium creticum) leaves, grind, mix + olive oil & apply to affected area. 2. Apply fresh leaves/ twigs to affected area x1/ day.
|
Branch /twig, Leaf
| B |
Dermatological |
Hair loss |
Hair restorer
| 1. Decoct leaves & apply to hair. 2. Prepare infusion of aerial parts + flowers & spread over scalp x1/ day.
|
Aerial parts, Flower, Leaf
| B |
Dermatological |
Open boil |
Anti-Infective, Vulnerary
| Crush fruits, wet + water & spread over cloth; apply as bandage to boil.
|
Fruit
| Z |
Dermatological |
Skin allergy |
Anti-allergy
| Apply fresh stem to affected area once when needed.
|
Stem
| B |
Gastrointestinal |
Constipation |
Laxative
| Decoct aerial parts & drink 1-2 teaspoons x3 /day.
|
Aerial parts
| B |
Gastrointestinal |
Indigestion |
Digestive
| Decoct aerial parts & drink 1-2 teaspoons x3/ day.
|
Aerial parts
| B |
Gastrointestinal |
Stomach ulcer |
Anti-ulcer
| Boil leaves in water, stand for a while, filter & drink x1 cup mornings for 15 days.
|
Leaf
| B |
Haematology |
Anaemia |
Anti-anaemic
| Boil ground roots in water for 5 min & drink x2 cups/ day for 14 days.
|
Root
| B |
Kidney & Urinary Tract |
Urinary tract infection |
Anti-Infective
| Decoct leaves + common mallow (Malva sylvestris) leaves; add decoction to bath & use as a wash.
|
Leaf
| B |
Mens Health/ Reproductive Health |
Male Infertility |
Fertility
| Mix 1 teaspoon seeds + 2 teaspoons honey & eat 1 teaspoon x3/day for 40 days.
|
Seed
| B |
Musculoskeletal/ Joints |
Back pain |
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory
| Grind dried aerial parts to powder & apply to affected area x1/week.
|
Aerial parts
| B |
Musculoskeletal/ Joints |
Joint pain/ rheumatism/ arthritis/ inflammation |
Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory
| 1. Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup evenings until well. (B) 2. Rub fresh leaves over affected area until well.(B) 3. Boil leaves in water & apply as poultice to affected area. (B) 4. Decoct leaves + common mallow (Malva sylvestris) leaves, add to bath & bathe. (B) 5. Decoct leaves, filter & immerse affected area.(B) 6. Decoct leaves & stems & immerse feet x3 /day until well.(B) 7. Decoct aerial parts in water & apply to body (externally). (Z)
|
Aerial parts, Leaf, Stem
| B, Z |
Musculoskeletal/ Joints |
Osteoporosis |
Nutritive
| Boil leaves in water, steep 1 hr & drink 1 teaspoon x3/day for 40 days.
|
Leaf
| B |
Respiratory |
Cough/ catarrh |
Anti-Infective, Anti-catarrhal, Anti-tussive
| 1. Boil aerial parts in hot water, steep 30 min & drink x2 cups/day until well. 2. Decoct ground aerial parts & drink 1 cup x2/day for 57 days (if catarrh).
|
Aerial parts
| B |
Women`s Health |
Bleeding from womb |
Haemostatic
| Boil ground roots in water for 5 min & drink x2 cups/day for 14 days.
|
Root
| B |
Women`s Health |
Menstrual pain |
Analgesic
| 1.Decoct leaves & twigs & drink x1-2 teaspoons several times /day. 2. Eat raw plant twigs x1-2 teaspoons several x/day. 3. Boil dried ground leaves in water for 5 min & drink x1-2 teaspoons several x/ day.
|
Branch /twig, Leaf
| B |
Women`s Health/ Reproductive Health |
Female fertility |
Fertility
| 1. Decoct leaves & twigs & drink x1-2 teaspoons several x/day. 2. Eat fresh plant & twigs. 3. Grind dried leaves + flowers, boil in water 5 min & drink x1-2 teaspoons, several x/day.
|
Branch /twig, Flower, Leaf
| B |
Wound Healing |
Burn |
Vulnerary
| 1. Decoct leaves & apply as poultice to affected area. 2. Apply fresh leaves as poultice to affected area.
|
Leaf
| B |
Wound Healing |
Wound inflammation |
Anti-Infective, Vulnerary
| Decoct leaves + malva leaves, add to bath & bathe.
|
Leaf
| B |