System: Culinary

Seasoning, fragrant & flavorful for olives; (ID: 2543)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Women`s Health Anti-inflammatory

      Mix aerial parts & leaves + Pelargonium sp. (See NOTES 3) + Rosmarinus+ Curcuma + Origanum sp. + little salt; prepare tampon & use vaginally

    • Women`s Health Emmenagogue

      Prepare bath with leaves + Dittrichia viscosa leaves.

    • Women`s Health Abortifacient

      Use "5 dirhams of leaves" (See NOTES 4). (Further details Preparation/ Admin. not specified).

    • Women`s Health Oxytocic

      Use juice from leaves & apply as compress to abdomen.

    • Venoms, Bites & Stings Anti-venom

      Squeeze juice from leaves, drink & use as compress.

    • Ritual/ Ceremonial Ritual

      1. Place whole plant in the house or plant it in the garden. (B)
      2. Plant in front of home, cut leaves on 10th & 20th days of Hebrew month with a gold coin; dry leaves & prepare as an amulet to wear.(Z)

    • Respiratory Anti-allergy, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-tussive

      1. Cook plant in water & drink.
      2. Allergic cough: decoct plant in water & drink x3 small cups/day.

    • Poisons Antidote

      Eat fresh green leaves + stems.

    • Opthalmic Visual health

      Roast leaves + Coriandrum sativum fruit, grind, sift & apply to eyelid rim like "kohol" (eyeliner). (See NOTES
      2.)

    • Opthalmic Anti-septic

      Use juice of fresh plant as drops & apply to eye x2/day.

    • Nervous system Analgesic

      Squeeze juice from leaves, drink & use as compress.

    • Nervous system Nervine

      Cook 200 gm of plant in 3 cups water, add +1 cup oil & drink x1 cup every morning.

    • Nervous system Nervine

      Decoct plant in water & drink x2 cups/day.

    • Nervous system Analgesic

      1. Grind plant + cloves (Eugenia sp.) + lavander (Lavandula sp.) + onion; steep in vinegar & spread over forehead
      2. Mix plant + thyme (Thymus sp.) + oil & use as salve.

    • Musculoskeletal/ joints Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory

      1.Boil or cook aerial parts in olive oil, cool, filter through gauze & use as massage lotion.
      2. Prepare steam bath of green leaves & stems + Dittrichia viscosa + Nigella sativa.
      3. Decoct in oil, green leaves & stems + Dittrichia viscosa + Nigella sativa & massage with oil.
      4. Mix aerial parts + thyme (Thymus sp.) + oil & use as salve.

    • Musculoskeletal/ joints Vulnerary

      Cook aerial parts in water in closed pot + Dittrichia?viscosa + "maryameyeh" (Salvia fruticosa) + branches of "el-ghar" (Laurus) + "el-butum" (Pistacia atlantica) + "saris" (Pistacia lentiscus) + "sarw" (Cupressus sp.); place affected limb in steam for few minutes. When removed bone fracture can be tapped lightly to reset correctly.

    • Musculoskeletal/ joints Anti-spasmodic, Muscle relaxant

      Face cramps: 1. Mix plant + olive oil + Nigella sativa, boil & massage. General cramps:
      2. Cook plant in olive oil & massage.

    • Musculoskeletal/ joints Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory

      Cook plant in water, add to bath & immerse.

    • Men`s Health/ Sexuality Aphrodisiac

      Decoct plant in water & drink x3 cups/day.

    • Mental Health Anxiolytic

      Cook plant in water + cumin & drink like tea.

    • Mental Health Anti-depressant, Tonic

      1. Prepare infusion of plant & drink.
      2. Use plant as food seasoning.

    • Mental Health Anti-psychotic

      Cook plant in water, add to bath & immerse.

    • Mens Health Anti-hydropic

      Eat fresh green leaves + stems.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Deobstruent

      Decoct aerial parts in water + corn stigmata (See NOTES 1) & drink; also stand over steam of decoction.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Analgesic/ Demulcent

      Cook plant in water, add to bath & immerse.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Diuretic

      Decoct plant in water & drink x2 cups/day.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-lithic

      Decoct plant in water & drink x2 cups/day.

    • Helminth infections Anthelmintic, Vermifuge

      1. Mix leaves + mint leaves + peach leaves. (Admin. not specified.)
      2. Cook aerial parts in olive oil & drink x1 cup before breakfast.

    • General Anti-hydropic

      Cook aerial parts in water in closed pot + Dittrichia viscosa + "rand" (Laurus sp.) + "maryameyeh" (Salvia fruticosa); patient dressed in a loose gown stands over the rising steam as long as possible, then goes to bed & keeps warm.

    • General Anti-intoxicant

      Mix plant + thyme (Thymus sp.) + oil & use as salve.

    • General Analgesic, Tonic

      1. Prepare infusion of plant & drink.
      2. Use plant as food seasoning.

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

      Decoct plant in water & drink x3 small cups/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-haemorrhoidal

      Decoct aerial parts & apply as poultice locally to affected area before sleeping.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      Grind dried plant into powder & eat.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-inflammatory, Carminative, Demulcent

      Decoct plant in water & drink x3 small cups/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      Cook plant in water & drink.

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Analgesic

      1.Cook plant in olive oil & apply drops into ear x3/day.
      2. Mix aerial parts & leaves + Origanum syriacum + lightly warmed oil. (Admin. not specified.)

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Anti-inflammatory, Anti-tinnitus

      1. Mix aerial parts + cloves (Eugenia sp.) + olive oil, cook & apply drops into ear.
      2. Grind aerial parts + "'uzab" (? identity), warm in oil & apply as drops to ear.

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Non-specific

      Cook aerial parts in olive oil, cool, filter & apply drops into ear x3/day.

    • Culinary Seasoning

      Add to olives during preparation.

    • Child health Carminative

      Crush leaves, mix + "qandi" (large crystal sugar) & let baby suck on mixture.

    • Cardiovascular Analgesic, Cardiac

      Cook plant + Nigella sp. in water (Admin. not specified.)

Spice (ID: 2444)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Anti-septic

      Prepare infusion of fruit & wash affected area with it.

    • Women`s Health Galactagogue

      Eat fruits + honey.

    • Oral Health Analgesic

      Decoct ground fruits & gargle x1-2/day as needed.

    • Oral Health Anti-caries

      Soak fruits in water to extract juice & gargle before meals.

    • Opthalmic Anti-tearing

      Steep fruit in cold water & apply as eye drops; also drink steeped water frequently.

    • Nervous system Analgesic

      Soak fruits in boiling water for ? hour, filter & drink x1 cup as needed.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Deobstruent

      Soak fruit in hot water & drink. I cup x2/day according to response.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-inflammatory

      Decoct flowers & drink.

    • Infectious Diseases Anti-Infective

      Decoct flowers & drink.

    • General Anti-hydropic

      Grind fruits to powder, cook + honey, spread on cloth & apply to swollen area.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      1. Mix 1 teaspoon ground epicarp (see NOTES 2) + 1 teaspoon starch + 2 teaspoons water & drink ? teaspoon mornings before breakfast. (B)
      2. Mix epicarp + rose water & drink x1-2 cups as needed.(B)
      3. Mix ground epicarp + 1 cup yougurt & drink x1 cup/day for 2 weeks. (B)
      5. Steep fruit in warm water & drink on empty stomach. (Z)
      6. Cook fruits in water + Majorana syriaca or gallnuts from oak (Quercus sp.) & eat. (Z)
      8. Cook red meat from goat's neck in water in which fruits have been steeped & eat. (Z)
      9. Decoct fresh or dried fruits in water for 15 min, cool, filter through gauze, mix + egg yolk & drink 1 cup x3/day for 3 days (can also be drunk without egg & sugar). (Z)
      10. Steep small amount of karshina seeds (Vicia ervilia) overnight. Next day, boil for 15 min, cool & filter. Crush 3 pealed garlic cloves + 1 small teaspoon of Rhus fruits & mix all ingredients together; drink mixture every morning for 3-7 days. (Z)
      11. For diarrhea following a cold: decoct leaves & drink. (Z)

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      Prepare infusion of fruits by soaking in boiling water for 30 min & drink x1 cup as needed.

    • Endocrine/ Metabolic Hypoglycemic

      1. Decoct ground epicarp (See NOTES 2) & drink daily. (B)
      2. Mix fruit + few coffee beans + "hilbeh" (Trigonella foenum-graecum) + Cinchona bark. Roast mixture, grind into fine powder & add small amount of "luban" (resin of Boswellia sp. see NOTES 3). Prepare a drink without sugar & take x1 full cup/day for 40 days. (Z)

    • Culinary Seasoning

      Mix fruits + "za'tar" (Origanum sp.) & add to food.

    • Cosmetic Dye

      Decoct leaves & apply to hair.

Spice for cookies (ID: 3381)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Women`s Health/ Sexuality Aphrodisiac

      Prepare vaginal plug of aerial parts of Alcea acaulis + "yansun" (Pimpinella anisum) fruit + Cuminum fruit + bu'eithran (Teucrium polium) (See NOTES 3) + honey (Admin. not specified.)

    • Women`s Health Anti-abortive

      Prepare infusion in hot water of Pimpinella + carrot (Daucus carota) + coriander (Coriandrum sativum) + fennel ( Foeniculum vulgare) fruits & drink.

    • Women`s Health Analgesic

      Decoct seeds & drink 1 cup x 2/day.

    • Women`s Health Galactagogue

      1. Decoct seeds & drink 1 cup x 2/day during pregnancy & after giving birth. (B)
      2. Decoct fruits. (Admin. not specified.) (Z)

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective, Demulcent

      Prepare infusion of fruit in water & drink + tea.

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective, Anti-catarrhal, Demulcent, Expectorant

      Decoct fruits + chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.). (Admin. not specified.)

    • Respiratory Non-specific

      Use crushed fruits. (Admin. not specified.)

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective

      1. Decoct seeds & drink 1 cup x2/day until well.(B)
      2. Use smoke from incense of fruits. (Admin not specified but may imply inhaling smoke.) (Z)

    • Oral Health Analgesic

      1. Decoct seeds & rinse orally as needed. (B)
      2. Prepare alcoholic drink "araq" from extract of fruits & gargle. (Z)

    • Nervous system Analgesic

      Use smoke from incense of fruits. (Admin not specified but may imply inhaling smoke.)

    • Nervous system Nervine

      Mix powders of Pimpinella fruit + "sureb" (? lead) + nutmeg (Myristica sp.) & tie in a bag; leave in mouth for 2 days.

    • Mental Health Anxiolytic

      1. Use smoke from incense of fruits. (Admin not specified but may imply inhaling smoke). (Z)
      2. Decoct seeds & drink1 cup x 2/day until well. (B)

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Deobstruent

      Grind together seeds of Cucumis sativus+ "biz'r batikh" (Citrulllus vulgaris)+ "biz'r qara" (Curcubita maxima.)+ "yansun" (Pimpinella) + "bashbash" (Senecio vulgaris) & eat.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Analgesic, Diuretic

      Roast & crush fruits. (Admin. not specified.)

    • Infections Anti-tubercular

      Mix powders of Pimpinella fruit + cumin (Cuminum cyminum) + cress (Lepidium sativum) + thyme (Thymbra?capitata) + sugar & eat x1 teaspoon every morning before breakfast.

    • General Anti-hydropic

      Cook aerial parts of Thymbra spicata in water + cumin (Cuminum cyminum) + Pimpinella + Lepidium sp. & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative, Digestive

      Decoct seeds & drink 1 cup x2/day until well.

    • Gastrointestinal Stomachic

      Use crushed fruits. (Admin. not specified.)

    • Gastrointestinal Antacid

      Crush fruits + cumin (Cuminum cyminum)+ sugar & eat x2 teaspoons mornings.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective

      Mix powders of Pimpinella fruit + cumin (Cuminum cyminum)+ cress (Lepidium sativum ) + thyme (Thymbra?capitata) + sugar & eat x1 teaspoon every morning before breakfast.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Depurative

      Grind fruit + "nabat" [large crystalled] sugar & eat.

    • Gastrointestinal Laxative

      1. Decoct seeds & drink 1 cup x2 /day until well. (B)
      2. Use crushed fruits. (Admin. not specified.) (Z)

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      1. Prepare infusion of fruit in water & drink + sugar.
      2. Cook fruits in water & drink.
      3. Boil fruits in water + Tamarix sp. + cinammon (Cinnamonum sp.) + coriander (Coriandrum sativum) + sesame (Sesamum indicum) + fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) + "fadranaq" (?) & drink + sugar. Avoid eating meat.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      Mix powdered fruit of "yansoon" (Pimpinella anisum) + powdered ground Asparagus aphyllus seeds + ginger (Zingiber officinale) + "kharmal" (Peganum harmala) + honey & eat x1 teaspoon every morning.

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Anti-tinnitus

      Make alcoholic solution (tincture) of etheric (essential) oil & apply drops into ear.

    • Culinary Seasoning

      Use fruit. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified)

    • Child Health Non-specific

      Decoct seeds & give x1 teaspoon to infant.

    • Child health Nutritive

      Prepare infusion of fruits & give baby to drink.

    • Cardiovascular Cardiac

      Crush fruits into powder & eat x1 teaspoon/day.

    • Cardiovascular Analgesic, Cardiac

      Prepare alcoholic drink "araq" from extract of fruits. (Admin. not specified.)(See NOTES 2)

    • Cancer Anti-carcinogenic

      1.Decoct seeds + fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) + nigella (Nigella ciliaris) + fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) & drink. (Admin. further details not specified.)
      2. Decoct x1 teaspoon seeds to 2 cups boiled water & drink (Further details of Admin not specified.)

Condiment in cooking (ID: 1829)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Anti-septic

      Grind leaves to fine powder & apply to wound.

    • Women`s Health Analgesic, Tocolytic

      1. Prepare tea from leaves & non-woody parts of stems & drink.
      2. Cook leaves & non-woody parts of stems in water & drink.

    • Women`s Health Emollient

      Boil ? kg leaves in 1L water & use topically in bathing x1/day.

    • Women`s Health Anti-septic

      Mix leaves & non-woody parts of stems + Ruta sp. + Pelargonium sp. + Rosmarinus sp. + Curcuma + salt. (Admin. not specified.)

    • Veterinary Anti-Infective

      Boil aerial parts in water, filter & add to animals drinking water (cows, sheep, goats etc).

    • Veterinary Carminative

      Boil aerial parts in water, filter & add to animals drinking water (cows, sheep, goats etc).

    • Veterinary Stomachic

      Decoct aerial parts in water, filter & add to animals drinking water (cows, sheep, goats etc).

    • Venoms, Bites & Stings Anti-Infective, Vulnerary

      Mix plant + salt + mashed onion & apply to bite.

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective

      1. Decoct leaves &/or aerial parts, leave 10 min & drink x1 cup/day for 2 days or 2-3 cups day for 5 days or (with aerial parts) 1 cup x 3/day.
      2. Boil leaves + dried fig fruits (Ficus carica) for 5 min, filter & drink 1 cup x2/day for 3 days.
      3. Boil aerial parts in water + chamomile (Matricaria recutita) + anise (Anisum vulgare) + cumin (Cuminum cyminum) +black cumin (Nigella ciliaris) + sage (Salvia fruticosa) + dill (Anethum graveolens); drink 1-2 cups x3/day.
      4. Decoct aerial parts + chamomile (Maticaria aurea) & drink 1 cup x2/day for a week.
      5. Prepare infusion of aerial parts & drink x2-3 cups/day (+honey as required).
      6. Decoct aerial parts + lion's Foot (Alchemilla xanthochlora) + rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) & drink x1-2 cups/day.

    • Respiratory Anti-tussive

      1. Decoct leaves in water, leave 10 min & drink x2-3 cups/day for 5 days.
      2. Decoct in water mixture of leaves +black cumin (Nigella ciliaris)+ chamomile (Matricaria recutita)+ aniseed (Anisum vulgare) +cumin (Cuminum cyminum) + sage (Salvia fruticosa) + dill (Anethum graveolens); drink 1-2 cups x3/day.
      3. Decoct leaves & drink x1-2 cups/day as needed.
      4. Boil leaves + dried fig fruits for 5 min, filter & drink 1 cup x2/day for 3 days.
      5. Prepare infusion of leaves & drink x2-3 cups/day (+honey as required).

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective

      1. Prepare infusion of aerial parts & drink x2-3 cups/day (+ honey as required). (B)
      2. Decoct leaves in water & drink x2 cups/day. (Z)

    • Respiratory Analgesic

      Soak aerial parts in boiling water & drink x1 cup/day until recovery.

    • Respiratory Anti-asthmatic

      Soak leaves in boiling water & use steam as inhalation x3 /day.

    • Respiratory Anti-asthmatic

      Decoct leaves in water & drink x3 cups/day or x1 large cup as needed.

    • Respiratory Anti-allergy, Anti-tussive

      Decoct leaves in water & drink x3 cups/day or x1 large cup as needed.

    • Oral Health Analgesic

      1. Decoct flowers & drink x3/day.(B)
      2. Decoct plant leaves & use as mouth wash x1-2 /day. (B)
      3. Decoct aerial parts & drink x 1 cup as needed. (B)
      4. Chew fresh aerial parts. (Z)
      5. Cook aerial parts + vinegar + cumin + olive oil & apply to tooth.

    • Oral Health Anti-gum disease

      1. Decoct aerial parts & drink x 1 cup as needed.
      2. Decoct leaves & use as mouth wash x1-2/day.

    • Opthalmic Anti-inflammatory

      1. Add 1 teaspoon ground, dried leaves to 1 cup water; add piece of radish to solution & rub mixture over affected eye hourly until relief.
      2. Boil flowers in water & expose affected eye to vapour x1/day until healed. .

    • Nervous System Analgesic

      1. Mix leaves & non-woody parts of stems + Ruta sp. + olive oil & apply to ear.(Z)
      2. Prepare extract/infusion of leaves & non-woody parts of stems & apply to ear. (Z)
      3. Decoct aerial parts + mint (Mentha spicata) & drink x1 cup and/or inhale the steam. (B)

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Anti-spasmodic, Muscle relaxant

      Mix aerial parts + oils of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) + clove (Syzygium aromaticum); place on cloth & apply to affected area x1-2 /day.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory

      Decoct aerial parts in water for 10 min, filter & drink 1 cup x3 /day as needed.

    • Men`s Health/ Sexuality Aphrodisiac

      Decoct leaves in water & drink x3 cups /day.

    • Mental Health Anti-psychotic, Sedative

      Mix leaves & non-woody parts of stems + almonds (Prunus amygdalus) + passulae (type of raisin i.e.Vitis vinifera) + walnut (Juglans sp.) + garlic (Allium sativum) + Nigella sp. + Cinnamon + Piper nigrum + sesamum + olive oil. (Further details Preparation/Admin. not specified.)

    • Mental Health Anti-depressant

      1. Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup before bed.
      2. Decoct aerial parts + mint & drink x1 cup when needed.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-Infective

      Boil aerial parts in water for 10 min, filter & drink 1 cup x3 /day for 3 days.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Diuretic

      Cook leaves & non-woody parts of stems in water & drink.

    • Infectious Diseases Anti-herpetic

      Crush fresh aerial parts & rub over affected area.

    • Helminth infections Anthelmintic, Vermifuge

      1. Mix 2 teaspoons flowers + 3 teaspoons thyme oil & take small amount (equall to a Chickpea seed) x3/day for 1 week.
      2. Prepare infusion of aerial parts & drink x1-2 cups/day.

    • General Anti-hydropic

      Decoct leaves in water & drink instead of water for 40 days.

    • General Anti-pyretic

      Decoct leaves & drink 1 cup x3/day until well.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-ulcer

      Decoct aerial parts + oak bark (Quercus calliprinos) + fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) + anise (Anisum vulgare ) + black cumin (Nigella ciliaris); drink 1 cup x3/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-spasmodic, Carminative

      1. Decoct leaves & drink x3 cups/day.
      2. Mix leaves & non-woody parts of stems + Salvia sp. + Matricaria sp. + Rosmarinus sp. (Preperation not specified); drink the mixture.
      3. Cook leaves & non-wody parts of stems in water & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      1. This recipe is in 2 parts A & B: A. Grind aerial parts of plant & eat. B. After eat a hardboiled egg.
      2. Cook overground parts of plant + Rhus fruits & eat.

    • Gastrointestinal Laxative

      Decoct leaves & drink x1-2 cups/day as needed.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      1. Decoct leaves & drink x1-2 cups /day as needed.
      2. Decoct aerial parts + mint (Mentha sp.) & drink x1 cup when needed.
      3. Mix leaves + leaves of; chamomile (Matricaria recutita) + aniseed (Anisum vulgare) + cumin (Cuminum cyminum) + sorghum (Sorghum bicolor )+ roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) + sage (Salvia fruticosa)+ dill (Anethum graveolens); add small amount of this mixture to boiled water & drink x1-2 cups/day.
      4.Prepare infusion of aerial parts & drink x 2-3 cups/day (+honey as required).

    • Endocrine/ Metabolic Anti-obesity

      1. Mix aerial parts + equal amounts rosmary (Rosmarinus officinalis) + silver nail root (Paronychia argentia) + lady`s mantle (Alchemilla xanthochlora); boil in water for 2 min & drink x1-2 cups/day.
      2. Decoct aerial parts & drink 1 cup x2/day.

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Anti-Infective, Demulcent

      Soak leaves in boiling water & drink 1 cup x2/day for 3 days.

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Analgesic

      Mix leaves / non-woody parts of stems + Ruta sp. + olive oil & apply as drops to ear.

    • Dermatological Scabicide

      Crush fresh aerial parts & rub over affected area.

    • Culinary Nutritive, Seasoning

      Preparation/ Admin. not specified. (See NOTES)

    • Cardiovascular Analgesic, Cardiac, Diuretic

      Prepare tea from leaves/ non-woody parts of stems + rosemary + sage. (Admin. not specified.)

    • Cardiovascular Cardiac

      Decoct leaves & drink x1-2 cups/day as needed.

    • Cancer Anti-carcinogenic

      1.Decoct aerial parts & drink x 2 /day until recovery.
      2. Decoct aerial parts + mint (Mentha spicata) & drink x1 cup/day until recovery.
      3. Add ground leaves to flour, prepare dough as pastry & eat when available.

    • Ageing Nootropic

      1.Eat leaves + olive oil.
      2. Decoct leaves & drink x1 cup /day.
      3. Grind dry leaves, mix + sesame + oilve oil & add mixture to flour; prepare dough as pastry & eat.

Bread flavouring (ID: 1890)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective, Anti-catarrhal, Anti-tussive

      Decoct plant in water & drink + sugar x3-4 cups/day.

    • Respiratory Anti-asthmatic

      Decoct plant in water & drink x1 cup during asthma attack.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory

      Decoct plant in water & use decoction to massage x1/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal, Anti-spasmodic

      Decoct plant in water & drink x4 cups/day. Also good for babies & children. (Amounts not specified.)

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      Decoct plant & drink x1 cup + sugar after every meal.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup/day as needed.

    • Culinary Seasoning

      Add powdered plant to bread dough & bake.

    • Child Health Anti-enuresis

      Decoct plant & drink x1 small cup before bedtime.

    • Cancer Anti-carcinogenic

      Decoct leaves + golden cotulla (? Matricaria aurea) + thyme (Thymbra sp.) & drink 1-2 cups/day until recovery.

Popular food (ID: 1805)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Women`s Health Alterative

      Decoct aerial parts in water, filter & add to bath 3 days after childbirth and/or use as a vaginal wash.

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective, Anti-catarrhal, Anti-tussive

      Decoct flowers & leaves in water, cool, filter & drink x4 cups/day.

    • Haematology Anti-anaemic

      Cook aerial parts & eat.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      Use leaves. (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • Culinary Nutritive

      Cook leaves in water + olive oil + salt & eat hot.

Popular food (ID: 1798)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Respiratory Anti-asthmatic, Anti-tussive

      Decoct plant in water & drink x3 cups/day.

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective, Anti-catarrhal

      Decoct plant & drink 1 cup x4/day.

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Anti-Infective, Demulcent

      Decoct plant in water & gargle.

    • Culinary Nutritive

      Cook plant in water + olive oil + salt+ onion + lemon & eat hot.

Food (ID: 1473)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Women`s Health Abortifacient

      Decoct seeds & drink x I cup/day in 1st stage of pregnancy; causes bleeding. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS.)

    • Women`s Health Contraceptive

      Eat x4 seeds directly after birth.(TOXIC See CAUTIONS)

    • Helminth infections Anthelmintic, Vermifuge

      Preparation /Admin not specified.

    • Gastrointestinal Bitter, Stomachic

      Burn seeds over fire, grind into fine powder & drink x1 small cup of this coffee-like preparation after meals. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS.)

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative, Stomachic

      Preparation/ Admin not specified.

    • Gastrointestinal Antacid

      Preparation/ Admin not specified.

    • Gastrointestinal Demulcent, Vulnerary

      Preparation /Admin not specified.

    • Endocrine/ Metabolic Anti-obesity

      Eat x5 raw seeds every morning daily. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS.)

    • Endocrine/ Metabolic Hypoglycemic

      1. Macerate seeds in water for few days & eat. (Z)
      2.Powder dried seeds & eat x1 tablespoon/ day. (Z)
      3.Roast seeds & prepare a coffee-like drink. (Z)
      4. Eat x5 raw seeds every morning daily. (B) (TOXIC See CAUTIONS.)

    • Dermatological Vulnerary

      Use water from cooked seeds to make dough + barley flour; apply as bandage to swollen area.

    • Dermatological Freckle remover

      Prepare salve from powdered seeds + vinegar + honey & apply to skin.

    • Dermatological Anti-inflammatory

      Apply powdered dried seeds to skin.

    • Dermatological Hair inhibitor

      Prepare salve from powdered seeds + vinegar + honey & apply to skin.

    • Dermatological Anti-Infective

      Apply powdered dried seeds to skin.

    • Culinary Nutritive

      Macerate seeds in water for few days, rinse & eat + salt. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS)

    • Cardiovascular Hypotensive

      Eat x5 raw seeds every morning daily. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS.)

    • Ageing Nootropic

      Eat x5 raw seeds every morning daily. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS)

Condiment (ID: 1423)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Anti-Infective, Vulnerary

      Mix powdered seeds + onion + oil & bandage lesion with preparation. After removal of pus apply powdered seeds to lesion/wound.

    • Wound Healing Vulnerary

      Grind seeds & apply to affected area.

    • Women`s Health Emmenagogue

      Cook seeds in water + "dar sini" (Cinnamomum cassia) + "aqar qarha" (Anacyclus pyrethrum); drink stew daily morning & evening.

    • Women`s Health Analgesic

      Mix seeds + egg & drink.

    • Sexuality Aphrodisiac

      Mix powdered seeds of the following: Lepidum sativum + Alpinia officinarum + Terminalia chebula + Myristica fragrans + Raphanus; add boiled honey with froth removed & eat x1 teaspoon daily for 4-6 days without coming into contact with a woman.

    • Sexuality Anti-libido

      Prepare infusion of leaves & drink.

    • Respiratory Anti-tussive, Expectorant

      1.Grind seeds, dilute in milk & drink.
      2. Prepare water based extract/ infusion & drink hot.
      3. Boil powdered seeds in water & drink.

    • Pain Relief Analgesic

      Mix powdered seeds + alum (usually hydrated double sulfate salt) + egg white & spread on body with lambs wool.

    • Opthalmic Anti-inflammatory

      1. Mix powdered seeds + egg, apply to cloth & bandage eye.
      2. Mix powdered seeds + olive oil & apply as compress/ poultice.

    • Nervous system Analgesic

      Grind seeds, mix + vinegar or lemon juice & spread on forehead every 90 min or several times.

    • Musculoskeletal/ joints Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory

      Eat seeds.

    • Mental Health Anxiolytic

      Mix powdered seeds + alum (usually hydrated double sulfate salt) + egg white; spread on body with lambs wool.

    • Mental Health Anti-depressant

      Eat seeds + salads & foods.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Diuretic

      Eat seeds.

    • General Tonic

      Grind seeds & eat + honey.

    • General Anti-hydropic

      Cook seeds + "yansun" (Pimpinella sp.) + "kammun" (cumin) + "za'tar sabbali" (Thymbra spicata) & drink.

    • General Bitter

      Eat seeds with salads & foods.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative, Stomachic

      Eat seeds.

    • Gastrointestinal Stomachic

      Eat fresh leaves with salad.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal, Anti-spasmodic

      Mix powdered seeds of Lepidum sativum + seeds of "yansun" (Pimpinella sp.) + "kammun" (cumin) + za'atar farsi (Thymbra?capitata); add + sugar & eat x1 teaspoon/day before meals.

    • Dermatological Anti-Infective

      Grind seeds & apply to affected area.

    • Culinary Seasoning

      Eat seeds with salads & foods.

Condiment & seasoning for pickles (ID: 1364)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Vulnerary

      1.Grind leaves, soak in boiling water, squeeze to extract oil & apply to wound. (B)
      2. Decoct leaves & use to wash wound x2/day. (B)
      3. Extract oil from fruit & apply to wounds until healed. (Z)

    • Women`s Health Deobstruent

      Decoct leaves & use in a sitz bath. (See NOTES 2)

    • Women`s Health Analgesic

      Boil fruits in 1 cup of water (tea can be added) & drink x1 cup/day a week before menstrual cycle.

    • Women`s Health Contraceptive

      Decoct leaves & drink 1 cup x1/day for 1 week.

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective

      Soak leaves in water + aerial parts of rue (Ruta sp.) & drink 1 cup x2-3 /day.

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective

      Boil 4 leaves in water for 5 min & inhale steam at night until well.

    • Respiratory Analgesic

      Prepare infusion of aerial parts & drink x1 cup /day.

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective

      Boil 20 gm leaves + 60 gm orange peel in 1L water for 10 min; filter & drink x3/day until well.

    • Oral Health Analgesic, Anti-gum disease

      Decoct leaves & rinse mouth.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Anti-inflammatory

      1.Grind 200 gm of fruits, spread over cloth & apply as poultice to affected area every 5 min until improved.
      2. Decoct leaves & branches & drink 1 cup x2/day.
      3. Mix oil extracted from fruit + vaseline & apply to affected area until relieved.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Vulnerary

      Cook Laurus branches + aerial parts Thymbra capitata + young branches/ leaves "kharub" (Ceratonia siliqua) + olive (Olea) + "saris" (Pistacia lentiscus) + "maryameyeh" (Salvia fruticosa); hold broken limb over steam for few min. After removing bone can be re-broken with a light tap.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory

      1.Decoct leaves & apply locally to affected area x 2/day. .
      2. Decoct leaves, sweeten + honey & drink x1 cup/day until recovery.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory

      Arthritis: 1.Decoct leaves & drink 1 cup x3 /day. (B)
      2. Extract oil from fruit & apply to affected area. (B)
      3. Rheumatism: Extract oil from fruit & massage back & affected areas. (Z)

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-lithic

      Extract oil from fruit & drink small amounts.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent

      Decoct leaves + honey & drink x3 cups /day until well.

    • Haematology Non-specific

      Extract oil from fruit & drink in small amounts.

    • General Anti-hydropic

      Cook aerial parts of Dittrichia?viscosa in water in a closed pot + "rand" (Laurus sp.) (See NOTES 1) + "maryameyeh" (Salvia fruticosa.) + "feijan" (Ruta sp.). Patient dressed in loose gown stands over the rising steam as long as possible then goes to bed & keeps warm.

    • General Anti-hydrotic

      Decoct leaves & use in bath.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-ulcer

      Mix 1 handful of leaves +2 handfuls dried orange peel, soak in 1L hot water, boil, cover & leave 10-15 min; filter, sweeten & drink x2-3/ day.

    • Gastrointestinal Antacid

      1. Mix 20 gm leaves + 40 gm dried orange peel & soak in 1L boiling water; cover container & leave for 10-15 min, filter, sweeten & drink 2-3 cups/day.(B)
      2. Eat fresh or powdered dry leaves. (Z)

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

      Extract oil from fruit & drink in small amounts.

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

      1.Decoct leaves & drink x2 cups/day for 40 days. (B)
      2. Prepare infusion of leaves & drink for 40 days. ("increases blood flow to the face") (Z)

    • Gastrointestinal Digestive

      Decoct leaves & drink x1 cup after meals until improvement.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-haemorrhoidal

      1. Boil leaves in water for 30 min, filter & drink x2 cups of filtrate /day.
      2.Grind the boiled leaves (described in recipe 1)& apply as poultice to affected area x2 times /day.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      Boil leaves & fruit in water & drink x1 cup as needed.

    • Gastrointestinal Stomachic

      Decoct leaves, sweeten + sugar & drink 1 cup x3/day until health restored.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      1.Abdominal pain & gas: decoct leaves in water & drink. (Z)
      2. Flatulence: decoct leaves & drink x1 cup as needed. (B)

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      Cook leaves + carob (Ceratonia siliqua) fruits in water & drink.

    • Endocrine/ Metabolism Hypoglycaemic

      Decoct leaves in water, cool, filter & drink.

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Anti-Infective, Demulcent

      Decoct leaves + honey & drink x3 cups/day until well.

    • Dermatological Anti-inflammatory

      Extract juice from fruits & apply to affected area until healed.

    • Dermatological Anti-pruritic, Scabicide

      Apply oil extracted from fruit to affected area.

    • Dermatological Anti-inflammatory

      Extract juice from fruits & apply to affected area daily until healed.

    • Dermatological Hair restorer

      1. Extract oil from fruits & apply to hair.
      2. Decocot leaves + vinegar & apply to hair.
      3. Decoct leaves & drink as tea
      4. Apply decoction to hair x1/day for several days.

    • Culinary Nutritive, Seasoning

      Use leaves. Preparation/ Admin. not specified.)

    • Cosmetic Cleansing product

      Extract oil from Laurus fruit (in place of olive oil) to make soap.