System: Gastrointestinal

Cleanse stomach (ID: 258)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective

      Decoct "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves),(see NOTES), strain & drink.

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective, Demulcent

      Decoct "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves), (see NOTES) & drink.

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

      Prepare poultice of roots + flour & apply to affected area for 3 hr.

    • General Tonic

      Cook "manna"(sugary secretion on leaves),(see NOTES) in water to thick mash & eat.

    • General Anti-pyretic

      Cook "manna" ( sugary secretion on leaves)(see NOTES) in water & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Stomachic

      Cook "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves), (see NOTES) in water to thick mash & eat.

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

      Use"manna"(sugary secretion on leaves), (see NOTES) (Preparation/Admin. not specified).

    • Gastrointestinal Laxative

      1. Decoct "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves),(see NOTES), in water, strain & drink or use as enema (for "cleansing stomach").
      2. Heat "manna" without liquid until it turns red, rinse, put in container + almond oil + "barhang" (? Plantago sp. or species in Cruciferae family) + "gule gavzabon" (Anchusa azurea) (See NOTES 3) ; cook & drink x1 cup.

    • Gastrointestinal Depurative

      Boil "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves) (See NOTES) in water & use as enema.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      1. Infuse " manna" (sugary secretion on leaves),(see NOTES) in hot water & drink infusion.
      2. Decoct "manna" in water & drink.

    • Dermatological Non-specific

      Cook manna (sugary secretion on leaves)(see NOTES) in water & drink.

    • Culinary Nutritive

      1. Roots are eaten (Preparation not specified). (see NOTES)
      2. Manna (sugary secretion exuding from twigs) is eaten during flowering season.

Lack of appetite (ID: 249)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective

      Decoct "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves),(see NOTES), strain & drink.

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective, Demulcent

      Decoct "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves), (see NOTES) & drink.

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

      Prepare poultice of roots + flour & apply to affected area for 3 hr.

    • General Tonic

      Cook "manna"(sugary secretion on leaves),(see NOTES) in water to thick mash & eat.

    • General Anti-pyretic

      Cook "manna" ( sugary secretion on leaves)(see NOTES) in water & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Stomachic

      Cook "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves), (see NOTES) in water to thick mash & eat.

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

      Use"manna"(sugary secretion on leaves), (see NOTES) (Preparation/Admin. not specified).

    • Gastrointestinal Laxative

      1. Decoct "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves),(see NOTES), in water, strain & drink or use as enema (for "cleansing stomach").
      2. Heat "manna" without liquid until it turns red, rinse, put in container + almond oil + "barhang" (? Plantago sp. or species in Cruciferae family) + "gule gavzabon" (Anchusa azurea) (See NOTES 3) ; cook & drink x1 cup.

    • Gastrointestinal Depurative

      Boil "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves) (See NOTES) in water & use as enema.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      1. Infuse " manna" (sugary secretion on leaves),(see NOTES) in hot water & drink infusion.
      2. Decoct "manna" in water & drink.

    • Dermatological Non-specific

      Cook manna (sugary secretion on leaves)(see NOTES) in water & drink.

    • Culinary Nutritive

      1. Roots are eaten (Preparation not specified). (see NOTES)
      2. Manna (sugary secretion exuding from twigs) is eaten during flowering season.

Abdominal pain (ID: 245)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective

      Decoct "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves),(see NOTES), strain & drink.

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective, Demulcent

      Decoct "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves), (see NOTES) & drink.

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

      Prepare poultice of roots + flour & apply to affected area for 3 hr.

    • General Tonic

      Cook "manna"(sugary secretion on leaves),(see NOTES) in water to thick mash & eat.

    • General Anti-pyretic

      Cook "manna" ( sugary secretion on leaves)(see NOTES) in water & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Stomachic

      Cook "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves), (see NOTES) in water to thick mash & eat.

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

      Use"manna"(sugary secretion on leaves), (see NOTES) (Preparation/Admin. not specified).

    • Gastrointestinal Laxative

      1. Decoct "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves),(see NOTES), in water, strain & drink or use as enema (for "cleansing stomach").
      2. Heat "manna" without liquid until it turns red, rinse, put in container + almond oil + "barhang" (? Plantago sp. or species in Cruciferae family) + "gule gavzabon" (Anchusa azurea) (See NOTES 3) ; cook & drink x1 cup.

    • Gastrointestinal Depurative

      Boil "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves) (See NOTES) in water & use as enema.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      1. Infuse " manna" (sugary secretion on leaves),(see NOTES) in hot water & drink infusion.
      2. Decoct "manna" in water & drink.

    • Dermatological Non-specific

      Cook manna (sugary secretion on leaves)(see NOTES) in water & drink.

    • Culinary Nutritive

      1. Roots are eaten (Preparation not specified). (see NOTES)
      2. Manna (sugary secretion exuding from twigs) is eaten during flowering season.

Constipation (ID: 246)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective

      Decoct "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves),(see NOTES), strain & drink.

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective, Demulcent

      Decoct "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves), (see NOTES) & drink.

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

      Prepare poultice of roots + flour & apply to affected area for 3 hr.

    • General Tonic

      Cook "manna"(sugary secretion on leaves),(see NOTES) in water to thick mash & eat.

    • General Anti-pyretic

      Cook "manna" ( sugary secretion on leaves)(see NOTES) in water & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Stomachic

      Cook "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves), (see NOTES) in water to thick mash & eat.

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

      Use"manna"(sugary secretion on leaves), (see NOTES) (Preparation/Admin. not specified).

    • Gastrointestinal Laxative

      1. Decoct "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves),(see NOTES), in water, strain & drink or use as enema (for "cleansing stomach").
      2. Heat "manna" without liquid until it turns red, rinse, put in container + almond oil + "barhang" (? Plantago sp. or species in Cruciferae family) + "gule gavzabon" (Anchusa azurea) (See NOTES 3) ; cook & drink x1 cup.

    • Gastrointestinal Depurative

      Boil "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves) (See NOTES) in water & use as enema.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      1. Infuse " manna" (sugary secretion on leaves),(see NOTES) in hot water & drink infusion.
      2. Decoct "manna" in water & drink.

    • Dermatological Non-specific

      Cook manna (sugary secretion on leaves)(see NOTES) in water & drink.

    • Culinary Nutritive

      1. Roots are eaten (Preparation not specified). (see NOTES)
      2. Manna (sugary secretion exuding from twigs) is eaten during flowering season.

Jaundice (ID: 248)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective

      Decoct "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves),(see NOTES), strain & drink.

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective, Demulcent

      Decoct "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves), (see NOTES) & drink.

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

      Prepare poultice of roots + flour & apply to affected area for 3 hr.

    • General Tonic

      Cook "manna"(sugary secretion on leaves),(see NOTES) in water to thick mash & eat.

    • General Anti-pyretic

      Cook "manna" ( sugary secretion on leaves)(see NOTES) in water & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Stomachic

      Cook "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves), (see NOTES) in water to thick mash & eat.

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

      Use"manna"(sugary secretion on leaves), (see NOTES) (Preparation/Admin. not specified).

    • Gastrointestinal Laxative

      1. Decoct "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves),(see NOTES), in water, strain & drink or use as enema (for "cleansing stomach").
      2. Heat "manna" without liquid until it turns red, rinse, put in container + almond oil + "barhang" (? Plantago sp. or species in Cruciferae family) + "gule gavzabon" (Anchusa azurea) (See NOTES 3) ; cook & drink x1 cup.

    • Gastrointestinal Depurative

      Boil "manna" (sugary secretion on leaves) (See NOTES) in water & use as enema.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      1. Infuse " manna" (sugary secretion on leaves),(see NOTES) in hot water & drink infusion.
      2. Decoct "manna" in water & drink.

    • Dermatological Non-specific

      Cook manna (sugary secretion on leaves)(see NOTES) in water & drink.

    • Culinary Nutritive

      1. Roots are eaten (Preparation not specified). (see NOTES)
      2. Manna (sugary secretion exuding from twigs) is eaten during flowering season.

Gallstones (ID: 234)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Oral health Analgesic, Anti-caries, Anti-gum disease

      1. Cook root in 1L water + alum (hydrated double sulfate salt of aluminium) + coarse salt & mix (colour of solution changes from green to yellow); strain, cool & gargle x1 spoonful for 2 min (becomes frothy in mouth with bitter-salty taste).
      2. Cook root in water + "sheba" (Artemisia arborescens) + cooking salt & store in bottle; gargle daily morning & evening.
      3. Gingivitis & toothache: Decoct root & gargle.

    • Oral Health Mouth wash

      1. Cook root in 1L water + alum (hydrated double sulfate salt of aluminium) + coarse salt & mix (colour of solution changes from green to yellow); strain, cool & gargle x1 spoonful for 2 min (becomes frothy in mouth with bitter-salty taste).
      2. Cook root in water + "sheba" (Artemisia arborescens) + cooking salt & store in bottle; gargle daily morning & evening.

    • Nervous System Nervine

      Decoct root & massage affected area.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-spasmodic, Muscle relaxant

      Cook root + "tayun" (Dittrichia viscosa) + olive branches + "maryameyeh" (Salvia fruticosa) + "sheba" (Artemisia arborescens); store in a closed pot. Patient stands in loose clothing over steam from pot as long as possible, then goes to bed & avoids getting cold.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-lithic

      Decoct pieces of root in water, cool, filter & drink instead of water.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Diuretic

      Decoct pieces of root in water, cool, strain & drink instead of water.

    • Genitourinary Anti-inflammatory

      Decoct pieces of root in water, cool, strain & drink instead of water.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-lithic

      Decoct pieces of root in water, cool, strain & drink instead of water.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      Cook root in water & drink.

    • Endocrine/ Metabolic Hypoglycemic

      Cook root in water & drink.

Dysentery (ID: 240)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Oral health Analgesic, Anti-caries, Anti-gum disease

      1. Cook root in 1L water + alum (hydrated double sulfate salt of aluminium) + coarse salt & mix (colour of solution changes from green to yellow); strain, cool & gargle x1 spoonful for 2 min (becomes frothy in mouth with bitter-salty taste).
      2. Cook root in water + "sheba" (Artemisia arborescens) + cooking salt & store in bottle; gargle daily morning & evening.
      3. Gingivitis & toothache: Decoct root & gargle.

    • Oral Health Mouth wash

      1. Cook root in 1L water + alum (hydrated double sulfate salt of aluminium) + coarse salt & mix (colour of solution changes from green to yellow); strain, cool & gargle x1 spoonful for 2 min (becomes frothy in mouth with bitter-salty taste).
      2. Cook root in water + "sheba" (Artemisia arborescens) + cooking salt & store in bottle; gargle daily morning & evening.

    • Nervous System Nervine

      Decoct root & massage affected area.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-spasmodic, Muscle relaxant

      Cook root + "tayun" (Dittrichia viscosa) + olive branches + "maryameyeh" (Salvia fruticosa) + "sheba" (Artemisia arborescens); store in a closed pot. Patient stands in loose clothing over steam from pot as long as possible, then goes to bed & avoids getting cold.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-lithic

      Decoct pieces of root in water, cool, filter & drink instead of water.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Diuretic

      Decoct pieces of root in water, cool, strain & drink instead of water.

    • Genitourinary Anti-inflammatory

      Decoct pieces of root in water, cool, strain & drink instead of water.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-lithic

      Decoct pieces of root in water, cool, strain & drink instead of water.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      Cook root in water & drink.

    • Endocrine/ Metabolic Hypoglycemic

      Cook root in water & drink.

Abdominal pain (ID: 5004)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Veterinary Anti-Infective

      Prepare infusion of plant & add to animal fodder x2/day.

    • Veterinary Laxative

      1. Prepare infusion of aerial parts & add to animal fodder x2 /day.
      2. Crush fruits & add to animal fodder.

    • Veterinary Haemostatic

      Prepare infusion of leaves & stems & add to animal fodder x2/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      Decoct plant & drink x3/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective

      Soak leaves in boiling water for 10-15 min & drink 1 cup x1/day before breakfast.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      Decoct aerial parts & drink x3/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent

      Decoct aerial parts & drink x3/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      1.Soak leaves & stems in hot water, filter & drink x1 cup as needed. (B)
      2. Decoct aerial parts & drink x3/day. (Z)

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      Decoct leaves /stems + equal amount wormwood (Artemisia sieberi) in 2 cups boiling water & drink x1 cup as needed.

    • Endocrine/Metabolic Hypocholesterolemic

      Mix 1 teaspoon ground leaves + 1 teaspoon ground black cumin + honey & eat 1 teaspoon x1/day before breakfast.

    • Dermatological Non-specific

      Prepare infusion of aerial parts & apply to skin.

    • Dermatological Anti-inflammatory

      Grind aerial parts & apply to skin.

    • Dermatological Hair restorer

      Prepare infusion of aerial parts + rue (Ruta chalapensis) + aloe (Aloe vera) & apply to hair.

Abdominal pain & spasms (ID: 232)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Reproductive Health Fertility

      Grate/crush plant, mix + honey & use as vaginal tampon.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      Decoct plant in water, cool, strain & drink 1 cup x3/day + sugar.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-spasmodic, Carminative

      Decoct plant in water, cool, strain & drink when needed.

Digestive tract inflammation (ID: 208)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Veterinary Anti-Infective

      Prepare infusion of plant & add to animal fodder x2/day.

    • Veterinary Laxative

      1. Prepare infusion of aerial parts & add to animal fodder x2 /day.
      2. Crush fruits & add to animal fodder.

    • Veterinary Haemostatic

      Prepare infusion of leaves & stems & add to animal fodder x2/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      Decoct plant & drink x3/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective

      Soak leaves in boiling water for 10-15 min & drink 1 cup x1/day before breakfast.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      Decoct aerial parts & drink x3/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent

      Decoct aerial parts & drink x3/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      1.Soak leaves & stems in hot water, filter & drink x1 cup as needed. (B)
      2. Decoct aerial parts & drink x3/day. (Z)

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      Decoct leaves /stems + equal amount wormwood (Artemisia sieberi) in 2 cups boiling water & drink x1 cup as needed.

    • Endocrine/Metabolic Hypocholesterolemic

      Mix 1 teaspoon ground leaves + 1 teaspoon ground black cumin + honey & eat 1 teaspoon x1/day before breakfast.

    • Dermatological Non-specific

      Prepare infusion of aerial parts & apply to skin.

    • Dermatological Anti-inflammatory

      Grind aerial parts & apply to skin.

    • Dermatological Hair restorer

      Prepare infusion of aerial parts + rue (Ruta chalapensis) + aloe (Aloe vera) & apply to hair.