System: Women`s Health

Increase lactation, draw out milk (ID: 2474)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Vulnerary

      Apply poultice of leaves to lesion.

    • Wound Healing Vulnerary

      1. Apply seed oil alone or as salve + other ingredients.
      2. Rub castor seed oil on burn then sprinkle with powder from roasted, ground lentils.
      3.To keep wound open: apply poultice of leaves

    • Wound Healing Anti-Infective

      Apply oil poultice from seeds on affected area x2/day.

    • Women`s Health Galactagogue

      Apply poultice of leaves to nipples. (See NOTES 3)

    • Women`s Health Contraceptive

      Drink x3 seeds (Preparation not specified) directly after birth. Contraceptive for 3 years.

    • Nervous system Nervine

      Apply seed oil as an enema.

    • Nervous system Nervine

      Apply seed oil & massage.

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

      1. Cook leaves in olive oil & spread over painful areas. Avoid exposure to wind.
      2. Apply seed oil locally & massage. ( See NOTES 1).

    • Musculoskeletal/ joints Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory

      Apply seed oil locally & massage.

    • Mental Health Anti-psychotic, Sedative

      Mix fruit + myrrh + saffron + salt + garlic + oil & apply externally. (Further details of Admin. not specified.)

    • Infections Anti-Infective

      Use seed oil. (Admin. not specified. (See NOTES 1).

    • Infections Anti-Infective

      Drink 1-3 dirhams (See NOTES 1 & 2) of seed oil.

    • Helminth Infections Anthelmintic, Vermifuge

      After fasting for 2 days, eat 200 gm peeled buttercup squash (Cucurbita maxima) seeds. After 4 hr eat 60 gm "zeit kharw'a" (Olea ricini, castor seed oil) or 2 fingers (may mean a pinch between 2 fingers) of English salt (Epsom salt = MgSO4).

    • Helminth Infections Anthelmintic, Vermifuge

      1.Drink seed oil followed by infusion of mint tea. For ascaris: after above, eat dried, coconut in evening. Avoid eating peanuts (Arachis hypogaea). (Z)
      2. Drink 1 cup oil on empty stomach x1/ day. (B)

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-haemorrhoidal

      Apply oil poultice from seeds onto affected area x2/ day.

    • Gastrointestinal Laxative

      1. Extract oil from seeds & drink (60 gm) (unclear if this refers to weight of the seeds or oil).
      2. Chronic constipation: drink x1 small glass castor seed oil.
      3. For babies: spread oil on abdomen & gently massage.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-diarrheal

      Drink oil from seeds; after burn the patient with a hot iron on upper posterior part of arm, then eat pomegranate jam.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      Use seed oil. (Admin. further details not specified.)

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

      Apply few drops of seed oil into ear. (See NOTES 1)

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Analgesic

      Apply seed oil as ear drops.

    • Dermatology Anti-pruritic

      Cut skin with razor blade & drink laxative e.g.castor seed oil.

    • Dermatology Vulnerary

      Apply fresh leaf to boil until it opens; then clean + cotton dipped in castor oil.

    • Dermatological Non-specific

      1. Apply oil externally to affected areas & massage. (B)
      2. Apply seed oil to affected area alone or made into salve + other ingredients. (Z)

    • Dermatological Hair restorer

      Apply oil externally to affected areas & massage.

    • Child Health Analgesic

      Apply oil externally as ointment.

Increase milk production for lacatation (ID: 2453)

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.

Excessive menstrual bleeding/ quick cessation of menstruation (ID: 2411)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Women`s Health Emmenagogue

      Infuse/ extract seeds & drink extract on empty stomach.

    • Women`s Health Emmenagogue, Haemastatic

      Eat powdered seeds every morning for 1 week.

    • Opthalmic Anti-inflammatory, Visual health

      Squeeze juice from fresh bulb (See NOTES 3) & apply as eye drops.

    • Musculoskeletal/ joints Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory

      Grind seeds, wet with water, spread over cloth & apply to back.

    • Men`s Health/ Sexuality Aphrodisiac

      1. Crush dried seeds into fine powder, boil in pure bees honey for 30 min over low fire; eat x1 large tablespoon morning & evening.
      2. Mix powdered "bazr fajl" (radish seed, Raphanus) + powdered rhizome Alpinia officinarum + "halilaj" (Terminalia chebula) + "jozat el-tib" (nutmeg, Myristica fragrens) + black pepper (Piper nigrum)+ "sangagur" (Scincus scincus: a desert lizard or sand fish) + honey. Prepare a suppository for men or vaginal plug for women.
      3. For males only: mix powdered "bazr fajl" (radish/ Raphanus seed) + powdered rhizome Alpinia officinarum + "halilaj" (Terminalia chebula) + "jozat el-tib" (nutmeg, Myristica fragrans) + "bazr el-rashad" (Lepidium sativum ) + honey (after boiling it & removing froth). Eat x1 spoon every day for 4-6 days without making contact with a woman. (See CAUTIONS: This recipe is only good if the man does not have a stomach ulcer).
      4. Grind rhizome of Zingiber officinalis + Raphanus sp. mix + honey & eat x1 teaspoon mornings.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-inflammatory, Anti-lithic, Demulcent, Diuretic

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

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Deobstruent

      Cook leaves or leaf veins in water & drink.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-lithic

      Decoct whole plant in water & drink instead of water.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Diuretic

      1. Eat bulb. (See NOTES 3)
      2. Steep bulb & leaves in water + parsley for 12 hr; heat liquid & drink instead of water.

    • Haematology Anti-inflammatory

      Crush seeds to powder + wine vinegar & drink.

    • Haematology

      1. Extract juice from bulb (See NOTES 3) & leaves & drink x3/day until pallor disappears. Also add radishes to patient's food. (Z)
      2. Eat fresh radish root with meals. (B)

    • General Anti-hydropic

      Cook leaves or leaf veins in water & drink.

    • General Analgesic, Tonic

      Boil bulb in water for 15 min + ginger root + mint, cool & reheat; mix liquid + equal amount bees' honey (previously boiled with froth skimmed off) & eat morning & evening.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      Eat fresh radish root with meals.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      Cook leaves or leaf veins in water & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Analgesic, Anti-emetic, Carminative

      Eat powdered seeds every morning for 1 week.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-lithic

      Decoct whole plant in water & drink instead of water.

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

      Crush seeds, mix with water & apply as nose drops.

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

      Grind seeds & tie into cloth to form small bundle; wet + juice of goat's adrenal gland & apply drops into ear. (See NOTES 1)

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

      Grill radish roots & squeeze into affected ear.

Regulate menstruation (ID: 2405)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Women`s Health Emmenagogue

      Infuse/ extract seeds & drink extract on empty stomach.

    • Women`s Health Emmenagogue, Haemastatic

      Eat powdered seeds every morning for 1 week.

    • Opthalmic Anti-inflammatory, Visual health

      Squeeze juice from fresh bulb (See NOTES 3) & apply as eye drops.

    • Musculoskeletal/ joints Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory

      Grind seeds, wet with water, spread over cloth & apply to back.

    • Men`s Health/ Sexuality Aphrodisiac

      1. Crush dried seeds into fine powder, boil in pure bees honey for 30 min over low fire; eat x1 large tablespoon morning & evening.
      2. Mix powdered "bazr fajl" (radish seed, Raphanus) + powdered rhizome Alpinia officinarum + "halilaj" (Terminalia chebula) + "jozat el-tib" (nutmeg, Myristica fragrens) + black pepper (Piper nigrum)+ "sangagur" (Scincus scincus: a desert lizard or sand fish) + honey. Prepare a suppository for men or vaginal plug for women.
      3. For males only: mix powdered "bazr fajl" (radish/ Raphanus seed) + powdered rhizome Alpinia officinarum + "halilaj" (Terminalia chebula) + "jozat el-tib" (nutmeg, Myristica fragrans) + "bazr el-rashad" (Lepidium sativum ) + honey (after boiling it & removing froth). Eat x1 spoon every day for 4-6 days without making contact with a woman. (See CAUTIONS: This recipe is only good if the man does not have a stomach ulcer).
      4. Grind rhizome of Zingiber officinalis + Raphanus sp. mix + honey & eat x1 teaspoon mornings.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-inflammatory, Anti-lithic, Demulcent, Diuretic

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

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Deobstruent

      Cook leaves or leaf veins in water & drink.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-lithic

      Decoct whole plant in water & drink instead of water.

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Diuretic

      1. Eat bulb. (See NOTES 3)
      2. Steep bulb & leaves in water + parsley for 12 hr; heat liquid & drink instead of water.

    • Haematology Anti-inflammatory

      Crush seeds to powder + wine vinegar & drink.

    • Haematology

      1. Extract juice from bulb (See NOTES 3) & leaves & drink x3/day until pallor disappears. Also add radishes to patient's food. (Z)
      2. Eat fresh radish root with meals. (B)

    • General Anti-hydropic

      Cook leaves or leaf veins in water & drink.

    • General Analgesic, Tonic

      Boil bulb in water for 15 min + ginger root + mint, cool & reheat; mix liquid + equal amount bees' honey (previously boiled with froth skimmed off) & eat morning & evening.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      Eat fresh radish root with meals.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      Cook leaves or leaf veins in water & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Analgesic, Anti-emetic, Carminative

      Eat powdered seeds every morning for 1 week.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-lithic

      Decoct whole plant in water & drink instead of water.

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

      Crush seeds, mix with water & apply as nose drops.

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

      Grind seeds & tie into cloth to form small bundle; wet + juice of goat's adrenal gland & apply drops into ear. (See NOTES 1)

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

      Grill radish roots & squeeze into affected ear.

Haemorrhage after childbirth (ID: 2092)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Vulnerary

      Apply olive oil to burn then sprinkle with powdered gallnuts. (See NOTES).

    • Womens Health Haemostatic

      Crush gallnuts into powder, wet with water & wrap in cloth; use as a vaginal tampon.

    • Respiratory Anti-Infective

      Cook fruit in water & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      Cook gallnuts (see NOTES) in water + Rhus sp. or Terminalia sp. + crystalline sugar & drink.

Promote lactation (B) Prevent milk flow cessation in nursing women (Z) (ID: 5739)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Women`s Health Alterative

      1. Mix seeds + wheat grains + royal jelly + raisins (dried vitis vinefera fruit) + walnuts (Juglans regia)+ pine nuts (Pinus pinea)+ dates (Phoenix dactylifera); eat daily
      2. Eat roasted seeds daily.

    • Women`s Health Tocolytic

      Cook a little "hilbeh" (Trigonella foenum-graecum) in water. After cooking, discard bitter water & re-cook to obtain a mash. Add almond oil (from seed) + castor oil + "nabat" sugar (large sugar crystals) & eat.

    • Women`s Health Galactagogue

      1. Eat fresh fruits & seeds x 2-3/day for 1-3 mth after delivery.(B)
      2. Mix ground seeds + "nabat" sugar (large sugar crystals) in milk & drink. (Z)

    • Surgical/ Trauma Haemostatic

      Apply seeds/ gum externally. (See NOTES).

    • Respiratory Expectorant

      Decoct fruits in water & drink 1 cup x3/ day as needed.

    • Respiratory Anti-tussive

      1.Decoct fruits in water & drink 1 cup x4/day as needed.
      2. Mix seeds or gum (see NOTES) + honey & use internally.

    • Respiratory Anti-asthmatic

      Decoct fruits & drink 1 cup x4/day.

    • Opthalmic Visual health

      Grind seeds, add little water & heat; squeeze out liquid & apply as eye drops.

    • Mental health Anxiolytic

      Mix seeds + wheat grains + royal jelly + raisins (dried vitis vinefera fruit) + walnuts (Juglans regia) + pine nuts (Pinus pinea)+ dates (Phoenix dactylifera); eat daily.

    • Mens Health/ Reproductive Health Fertility

      1. Grind dried seeds + Jacob`s rod (Asphodelus lutea) seeds + honey & eat xI teaspoon/day.
      2. Boil 1 handful ground bark for 30 min, filter add + suger +? tablespoon lemon juice & drink x3 cups/day.
      3. Eat 80 gm seeds daily for 2 mth.
      4. Boil fruits in water & drink several times /day until well

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-lithic

      Mix seeds/ gum (see NOTES) + honey & use internally. (Admin. details not specified. )

    • Haematology Non-specific

      Mix seeds/ gum (see NOTES) + sugar + poppy fruits & use internally. (Admin.details not specified.)

    • Gastrointestinal Antacid

      Eat raw seeds +/- honey.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective

      Decoct root in water, cool, filter & drink 1 cup x3/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      Heat almond oil + "shodon-aliza" (identity unknown) + water extract of Anchusa sp. & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative, Stomachic

      Decoct root or fruits in water, cool, filter & drink x1 cup after every meal.

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

      Mix seeds/gum (see NOTES) + honey & use internally.

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Analgesic

      Extract oil from seeds & apply as warm drops into ear.

    • Dermatological Hair restorer

      1.Extract oil from seeds & apply externally to hair, cover with wet cloth & leave for 15-30 min; repeat x4-
      6.
      2.Extract oil from seeds & apply externally to hair before washing.
      3. Mix equal amounts oil extracted from seeds + coconut oil + lettuce seeds & apply to head for 6 hr before hair wash; repeat x2/week.

    • Dermatological Anti-Infective

      Mix 1 tablespoon oil + cucumber juice & apply x1-2/day to affected area.

    • Child Health Anti-fungal

      Apply oil externally x1-2/day on affected area.

    • Child Health Carminative

      Prepare infusion of ground seeds (sugar can be added) & drink x1 teaspoon (for an infant) as needed.

    • Cancer Anti-carcinogenic

      1.Eat x7 dried seeds/day +/- honey until well.
      2. Eat 1 teaspoon seeds + honey x2/day.

    • Ageing Nootropic

      Grind fruits & eat x3/day for 1 week.

Strengthens female hormones (ID: 5746)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Women`s Health Alterative

      1. Mix seeds + wheat grains + royal jelly + raisins (dried vitis vinefera fruit) + walnuts (Juglans regia)+ pine nuts (Pinus pinea)+ dates (Phoenix dactylifera); eat daily
      2. Eat roasted seeds daily.

    • Women`s Health Tocolytic

      Cook a little "hilbeh" (Trigonella foenum-graecum) in water. After cooking, discard bitter water & re-cook to obtain a mash. Add almond oil (from seed) + castor oil + "nabat" sugar (large sugar crystals) & eat.

    • Women`s Health Galactagogue

      1. Eat fresh fruits & seeds x 2-3/day for 1-3 mth after delivery.(B)
      2. Mix ground seeds + "nabat" sugar (large sugar crystals) in milk & drink. (Z)

    • Surgical/ Trauma Haemostatic

      Apply seeds/ gum externally. (See NOTES).

    • Respiratory Expectorant

      Decoct fruits in water & drink 1 cup x3/ day as needed.

    • Respiratory Anti-tussive

      1.Decoct fruits in water & drink 1 cup x4/day as needed.
      2. Mix seeds or gum (see NOTES) + honey & use internally.

    • Respiratory Anti-asthmatic

      Decoct fruits & drink 1 cup x4/day.

    • Opthalmic Visual health

      Grind seeds, add little water & heat; squeeze out liquid & apply as eye drops.

    • Mental health Anxiolytic

      Mix seeds + wheat grains + royal jelly + raisins (dried vitis vinefera fruit) + walnuts (Juglans regia) + pine nuts (Pinus pinea)+ dates (Phoenix dactylifera); eat daily.

    • Mens Health/ Reproductive Health Fertility

      1. Grind dried seeds + Jacob`s rod (Asphodelus lutea) seeds + honey & eat xI teaspoon/day.
      2. Boil 1 handful ground bark for 30 min, filter add + suger +? tablespoon lemon juice & drink x3 cups/day.
      3. Eat 80 gm seeds daily for 2 mth.
      4. Boil fruits in water & drink several times /day until well

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-lithic

      Mix seeds/ gum (see NOTES) + honey & use internally. (Admin. details not specified. )

    • Haematology Non-specific

      Mix seeds/ gum (see NOTES) + sugar + poppy fruits & use internally. (Admin.details not specified.)

    • Gastrointestinal Antacid

      Eat raw seeds +/- honey.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective

      Decoct root in water, cool, filter & drink 1 cup x3/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      Heat almond oil + "shodon-aliza" (identity unknown) + water extract of Anchusa sp. & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative, Stomachic

      Decoct root or fruits in water, cool, filter & drink x1 cup after every meal.

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

      Mix seeds/gum (see NOTES) + honey & use internally.

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Analgesic

      Extract oil from seeds & apply as warm drops into ear.

    • Dermatological Hair restorer

      1.Extract oil from seeds & apply externally to hair, cover with wet cloth & leave for 15-30 min; repeat x4-
      6.
      2.Extract oil from seeds & apply externally to hair before washing.
      3. Mix equal amounts oil extracted from seeds + coconut oil + lettuce seeds & apply to head for 6 hr before hair wash; repeat x2/week.

    • Dermatological Anti-Infective

      Mix 1 tablespoon oil + cucumber juice & apply x1-2/day to affected area.

    • Child Health Anti-fungal

      Apply oil externally x1-2/day on affected area.

    • Child Health Carminative

      Prepare infusion of ground seeds (sugar can be added) & drink x1 teaspoon (for an infant) as needed.

    • Cancer Anti-carcinogenic

      1.Eat x7 dried seeds/day +/- honey until well.
      2. Eat 1 teaspoon seeds + honey x2/day.

    • Ageing Nootropic

      Grind fruits & eat x3/day for 1 week.

Stop labour pains (ID: 3077)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Women`s Health Alterative

      1. Mix seeds + wheat grains + royal jelly + raisins (dried vitis vinefera fruit) + walnuts (Juglans regia)+ pine nuts (Pinus pinea)+ dates (Phoenix dactylifera); eat daily
      2. Eat roasted seeds daily.

    • Women`s Health Tocolytic

      Cook a little "hilbeh" (Trigonella foenum-graecum) in water. After cooking, discard bitter water & re-cook to obtain a mash. Add almond oil (from seed) + castor oil + "nabat" sugar (large sugar crystals) & eat.

    • Women`s Health Galactagogue

      1. Eat fresh fruits & seeds x 2-3/day for 1-3 mth after delivery.(B)
      2. Mix ground seeds + "nabat" sugar (large sugar crystals) in milk & drink. (Z)

    • Surgical/ Trauma Haemostatic

      Apply seeds/ gum externally. (See NOTES).

    • Respiratory Expectorant

      Decoct fruits in water & drink 1 cup x3/ day as needed.

    • Respiratory Anti-tussive

      1.Decoct fruits in water & drink 1 cup x4/day as needed.
      2. Mix seeds or gum (see NOTES) + honey & use internally.

    • Respiratory Anti-asthmatic

      Decoct fruits & drink 1 cup x4/day.

    • Opthalmic Visual health

      Grind seeds, add little water & heat; squeeze out liquid & apply as eye drops.

    • Mental health Anxiolytic

      Mix seeds + wheat grains + royal jelly + raisins (dried vitis vinefera fruit) + walnuts (Juglans regia) + pine nuts (Pinus pinea)+ dates (Phoenix dactylifera); eat daily.

    • Mens Health/ Reproductive Health Fertility

      1. Grind dried seeds + Jacob`s rod (Asphodelus lutea) seeds + honey & eat xI teaspoon/day.
      2. Boil 1 handful ground bark for 30 min, filter add + suger +? tablespoon lemon juice & drink x3 cups/day.
      3. Eat 80 gm seeds daily for 2 mth.
      4. Boil fruits in water & drink several times /day until well

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-lithic

      Mix seeds/ gum (see NOTES) + honey & use internally. (Admin. details not specified. )

    • Haematology Non-specific

      Mix seeds/ gum (see NOTES) + sugar + poppy fruits & use internally. (Admin.details not specified.)

    • Gastrointestinal Antacid

      Eat raw seeds +/- honey.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective

      Decoct root in water, cool, filter & drink 1 cup x3/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      Heat almond oil + "shodon-aliza" (identity unknown) + water extract of Anchusa sp. & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative, Stomachic

      Decoct root or fruits in water, cool, filter & drink x1 cup after every meal.

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

      Mix seeds/gum (see NOTES) + honey & use internally.

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Analgesic

      Extract oil from seeds & apply as warm drops into ear.

    • Dermatological Hair restorer

      1.Extract oil from seeds & apply externally to hair, cover with wet cloth & leave for 15-30 min; repeat x4-
      6.
      2.Extract oil from seeds & apply externally to hair before washing.
      3. Mix equal amounts oil extracted from seeds + coconut oil + lettuce seeds & apply to head for 6 hr before hair wash; repeat x2/week.

    • Dermatological Anti-Infective

      Mix 1 tablespoon oil + cucumber juice & apply x1-2/day to affected area.

    • Child Health Anti-fungal

      Apply oil externally x1-2/day on affected area.

    • Child Health Carminative

      Prepare infusion of ground seeds (sugar can be added) & drink x1 teaspoon (for an infant) as needed.

    • Cancer Anti-carcinogenic

      1.Eat x7 dried seeds/day +/- honey until well.
      2. Eat 1 teaspoon seeds + honey x2/day.

    • Ageing Nootropic

      Grind fruits & eat x3/day for 1 week.

Uterine haemorrhage (ID: 3210)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Vulnerary

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

    • Women`s Health Haemostatic

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

    • Women`s Health Non-specific

      1.Chew & swallow x1-2 pieces of plant gum (resin). (See NOTES 2).
      2. Decoct leaves & drink x1 cup as needed.

    • Surgical/ Trauma Hernia reduction

      Dissolve resin in "'araq" (anise flavoured alcoholic drink/ liquor) + Boswellia sp., spread on cloth & tie well around abdomen.

    • Respiratory Pectoral

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

    • Respiratory Pectoral

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

    • Respiratory Anti-tussive

      Grind resin, cook + egg & eat.

    • Respiratory Analgesic

      Mix 20 gm ground fruits + 20 gm sugar & eat x I teaspoon/day.

    • Oral Health Dentifrice

      Decoct bark & gargle x3/day.

    • Oral Health Anti-caries

      Chew gum (resin). (See NOTES
      2.)

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

      Add resin to Dorema ammoniacum in vinegar & heat mixture until it turns red; cool a little, spread on cloth & apply to painful area.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Vulnerary

      Cook Dittrichia viscosa in water in closed pot + "feijan" (Ruta) + "maryameyeh" (Salvia sp.) + branches of "el-ghar" (Laurus) + "el-butum" (Pistacia atlantica) + "saris" (Pistacia lentiscus) + "sarw" (Cupressus sp.). Place affected area in steam for few minutes. When removed, bone fracture can be tapped lightly to reset it correctly.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory

      Make compress/ poultice with resin & apply to painful area. (see NOTES
      3.)

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-lithic

      Cook resin in hot water for 30 min & drink.

    • General Anti-hydropic

      Melt resin, spread over cloth & bandage affected area.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-emetic

      Grind resin + mint (Mentha sp.), cook in water & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-ulcer

      1. Prepare infusion of leaves & drink x3/day.
      2. Decoct leaves & drink x1 cup as needed.

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

      Prepare infusion of leaves & drink x 3/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent

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

    • Gastrointestinal Antacid

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

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

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

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-haemorrhoidal

      Sprinkle leaves on surface of hot bath & sit in water for 30 min.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      1. Cook leaves & stems in water & drink. (Z)
      2. Cook resin in water + mint (Mentha sp.) & drink followed by drinking lemon juice. (Z)
      3. Decoct stems & leaves, filter & drink 1 cup x3/day for 2 days. (B)

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative, Stomachic

      1. Decoct leaves in water, cool, filter & drink x1 cup after meals.
      2. To stimulate appetite: add 1 spoonful of resin to 1 cup of water & drink (can also add Boswellia sp.).

    • Gastrointestinal Haemostatic

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

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      1.Chew & swallow 1-2 pieces of plant gum (chewed resin). (See NOTES
      2.)
      2. Decoct leaves & drink x1 cup as needed.

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Anthelmintic

      Warm resin over fire + apple or quince leaves; apply drops of liquid extract into ear.

    • Dermatological Anti-Infective

      1. Crush resin + myrtle (Myrtus) + olive leaves + little salt + olive oil, mix & apply to warts. (Z)
      2. Prepare infusion of leaves & drink x3/day. (B)

    • Dermatological Anti-fungal

      Cook resin + tar (residue left after distilling coal tar) + bees' wax (Cera flava) + egg yolk + butter until paste; spread over affected area.

Activate foetal movement in the womb (ID: 5690)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Vulnerary

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

    • Women`s Health Haemostatic

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

    • Women`s Health Non-specific

      1.Chew & swallow x1-2 pieces of plant gum (resin). (See NOTES 2).
      2. Decoct leaves & drink x1 cup as needed.

    • Surgical/ Trauma Hernia reduction

      Dissolve resin in "'araq" (anise flavoured alcoholic drink/ liquor) + Boswellia sp., spread on cloth & tie well around abdomen.

    • Respiratory Pectoral

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

    • Respiratory Pectoral

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

    • Respiratory Anti-tussive

      Grind resin, cook + egg & eat.

    • Respiratory Analgesic

      Mix 20 gm ground fruits + 20 gm sugar & eat x I teaspoon/day.

    • Oral Health Dentifrice

      Decoct bark & gargle x3/day.

    • Oral Health Anti-caries

      Chew gum (resin). (See NOTES
      2.)

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

      Add resin to Dorema ammoniacum in vinegar & heat mixture until it turns red; cool a little, spread on cloth & apply to painful area.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Vulnerary

      Cook Dittrichia viscosa in water in closed pot + "feijan" (Ruta) + "maryameyeh" (Salvia sp.) + branches of "el-ghar" (Laurus) + "el-butum" (Pistacia atlantica) + "saris" (Pistacia lentiscus) + "sarw" (Cupressus sp.). Place affected area in steam for few minutes. When removed, bone fracture can be tapped lightly to reset it correctly.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory

      Make compress/ poultice with resin & apply to painful area. (see NOTES
      3.)

    • Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-lithic

      Cook resin in hot water for 30 min & drink.

    • General Anti-hydropic

      Melt resin, spread over cloth & bandage affected area.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-emetic

      Grind resin + mint (Mentha sp.), cook in water & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-ulcer

      1. Prepare infusion of leaves & drink x3/day.
      2. Decoct leaves & drink x1 cup as needed.

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

      Prepare infusion of leaves & drink x 3/day.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent

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

    • Gastrointestinal Antacid

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

    • Gastrointestinal Hepatic

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

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-haemorrhoidal

      Sprinkle leaves on surface of hot bath & sit in water for 30 min.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      1. Cook leaves & stems in water & drink. (Z)
      2. Cook resin in water + mint (Mentha sp.) & drink followed by drinking lemon juice. (Z)
      3. Decoct stems & leaves, filter & drink 1 cup x3/day for 2 days. (B)

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative, Stomachic

      1. Decoct leaves in water, cool, filter & drink x1 cup after meals.
      2. To stimulate appetite: add 1 spoonful of resin to 1 cup of water & drink (can also add Boswellia sp.).

    • Gastrointestinal Haemostatic

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

    • Gastrointestinal Carminative

      1.Chew & swallow 1-2 pieces of plant gum (chewed resin). (See NOTES
      2.)
      2. Decoct leaves & drink x1 cup as needed.

    • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Anthelmintic

      Warm resin over fire + apple or quince leaves; apply drops of liquid extract into ear.

    • Dermatological Anti-Infective

      1. Crush resin + myrtle (Myrtus) + olive leaves + little salt + olive oil, mix & apply to warts. (Z)
      2. Prepare infusion of leaves & drink x3/day. (B)

    • Dermatological Anti-fungal

      Cook resin + tar (residue left after distilling coal tar) + bees' wax (Cera flava) + egg yolk + butter until paste; spread over affected area.