Ziziphus spina-christi (L.) Desf.
Rhamnaceae
- Christ's Thorn
- Christ's Thorn Jujube
- Nabk Tree
- dom دوم
- nabq نبق
- sidr سدر
- שֵׁיזָף מָצוּי
- sheizaf matzuy
Tree
- Desert
- Humid habitats
- Mediterranean grasslands
- Shrub-steppes
- Thermophilous plants
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distribution and other botanical details.
Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Ziziphus spina-christi (L.) Desf.
System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dermatological | Abscess |
Anti-Infective, Vulnerary | Grind 300 gm leaves, knead + 1 cup vinegar & apply as paste x2/day. |
Leaf | B |
Dermatological | Hair loss |
Hair restorer | 1. Decoct branches & apply externally by washing hair. (B) |
Branch /twig, Leaf | B, Z |
Gastrointestinal | Abdominal pain |
Carminative | Soak fruit & leaves in water for 11 days, boil soaked material, filter & drink x1 cup as needed (+ sugar can be added). |
Fruit, Leaf | B |
Gastrointestinal | Constipation |
Laxative | Soak fruit & leaves in water for 11 days, boil soaked material, filter & drink x1 cup as needed (+ sugar can be added). |
Fruit, Leaf | B |
General | Fever |
Anti-pyretic | 1. Decoct leaves & drink x3/day. |
Leaf | B |
General | Swelling |
Anti-hydropic | Prepare compress /formentation (hot poultice) from powdered tree core & apply locally. |
Wood | Z |
Helminth infections | Worms |
Anthelmintic, Vermifuge | Soak fruit & leaves in water for 11 days, boil soaked material, filter & drink x1 cup as needed (+sugar can be added). |
Fruit, Leaf | B |
Oral Health | Toothache |
Analgesic | 1. Wash & dry plant roots, grind till powder & apply to teeth as needed. |
Bark, Root | B |
Respiratory | Cough |
Anti-tussive | Decoct ground fruits + chamomile (Matricaria aurea) + fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) & drink 1 cup x2/day. |
Fruit | B |
Surgical/ Trauma | Haemorrhage |
Haemostatic | Use powdered tree core. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.) |
Wood | Z |
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Zizyphus spina-Christi can lower blood sugar therefore caution if on diabetic medication.