System: Wound Healing

Burn & later to keep the wound open (ID: 2457)

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.

Open closed lesions /wounds (ID: 2475)

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.

Wash wounds & burns (ID: 2446)

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.

Wound (ID: 5755)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Vulnerary

      Soak leaves in boiling water, filter & use as a compress on wound; repeat several times until healed.

    • Musculoskeletal/ Joints Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory

      Prepare paste of crushed leaves + wheat flour, apply to affected area & fix with a cloth.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-inflammatory, Carminative, Demulcent

      Decoct plant & drink x3 small cups/day. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS.)

    • Endocrine/ Metabolic Hypoglycemic

      Decoct plant in water & drink instead of water. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS.)

    • Dermatological Anti-Infective, Vulnerary

      Decoct plant in water & use as hot or cold compress.

Burn (ID: 2421)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Vulnerary

      Grind roasted leaves, mix + olive oil & spread over burn.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      Cook root in water + garlic + yeast & drink.

Burn (ID: 2101)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Haemostatic, Vulnerary

      Decoct gallnuts in water & apply externally.

    • Wound Healing Vulnerary

      Grind gallnuts + Lawsonia sp. into fine powder & sprinkle over burn.

    • Oral health Anti-caries, Anti-gum disease

      1. Grind gallnuts (See NOTES) + Cyperus sp. + Artemisia arboresens + Calamina (Calamine lotion: ZnO+Fe2O3) + Anacyclus pyrethrum; add little water to obtain a paste & spread in/around teeth.
      2. For gum inflammation: decoct gallnuts in water & apply externally.

    • General Analgesic, Anti-Infective, Anti-pyrexia

      Prepare alcoholic tincture of gallnuts (galla), (See NOTES 1) + Ruta graveolens (leaf) + Phyllanthus emblica + "pedalon" (type of artificially prepared salt) + NaCl + Ferula assa-foetida + Aloe ferox + Myristica fragrans + Crocus sp. + Zingiber + Panicum (?) + Piper longum + Terminalia bellerica + "bedda" (See NOTES 2) (Terminalia citrina)+ "qali kaduri" (?) + Rosa sp.+ Cassia sp. + Gardenia sp. Take orally as necessary.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal, Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent

      1.Decoct gallnuts in water & use internally. (Admin. further details not specified.)
      2.Grind gallnuts to fine powder, cook in water & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-haemorrhoidal

      Decoct gallnuts in water & apply externally.

    • Dermatological Haemostatic

      Grind gallnuts to fine powder & sprinkle over haemorrhage.

    • Cosmetic Dye

      Mix burnt gallnuts & oil. (Admin. details not specified.), (See NOTES 1)

    • Child health Anti-inflammatory

      Mix powdered gallnuts + vinegar & spread on tongue & lips x2/day after meals.

Burn (ID: 2093)

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.

Wounds, swelling & external hemorrhages (ID: 2096)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Haemostatic, Vulnerary

      Decoct gallnuts in water & apply externally.

    • Wound Healing Vulnerary

      Grind gallnuts + Lawsonia sp. into fine powder & sprinkle over burn.

    • Oral health Anti-caries, Anti-gum disease

      1. Grind gallnuts (See NOTES) + Cyperus sp. + Artemisia arboresens + Calamina (Calamine lotion: ZnO+Fe2O3) + Anacyclus pyrethrum; add little water to obtain a paste & spread in/around teeth.
      2. For gum inflammation: decoct gallnuts in water & apply externally.

    • General Analgesic, Anti-Infective, Anti-pyrexia

      Prepare alcoholic tincture of gallnuts (galla), (See NOTES 1) + Ruta graveolens (leaf) + Phyllanthus emblica + "pedalon" (type of artificially prepared salt) + NaCl + Ferula assa-foetida + Aloe ferox + Myristica fragrans + Crocus sp. + Zingiber + Panicum (?) + Piper longum + Terminalia bellerica + "bedda" (See NOTES 2) (Terminalia citrina)+ "qali kaduri" (?) + Rosa sp.+ Cassia sp. + Gardenia sp. Take orally as necessary.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal, Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent

      1.Decoct gallnuts in water & use internally. (Admin. further details not specified.)
      2.Grind gallnuts to fine powder, cook in water & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-haemorrhoidal

      Decoct gallnuts in water & apply externally.

    • Dermatological Haemostatic

      Grind gallnuts to fine powder & sprinkle over haemorrhage.

    • Cosmetic Dye

      Mix burnt gallnuts & oil. (Admin. details not specified.), (See NOTES 1)

    • Child health Anti-inflammatory

      Mix powdered gallnuts + vinegar & spread on tongue & lips x2/day after meals.

Antiseptic for skin & wounds (ID: 3029)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Anti-septic

      Decoct leaves/ branches in water & apply externally.

    • Oral Health Analgesic

      Crush leaves + henna (Lawsonia inermis) + grilled onion (Allium cepa) & apply juice around painful area.

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

      1. Crush fresh leaves, twigs & branches into fine powder, roll into cigarette & burn skin (See NOTES 1).
      2. Apply leaves to skin where a burn is intended & tie well. (See NOTES 2). When burn wound opens, insert a chickpea (Cicer arietinum), then cover with large leaf (grape, mulberry or cyclamen) & tie. (See NOTES 3)

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-haemorrhoidal

      1. Decoct grated small pieces of root in water for 1 hr until concentrated decoction formed; filter through gauze & drink filtrate x3 cups/day.
      2. Prepare suppository from fresh leaves + henna (Lawsonia inermis) & apply locally.

    • Dermatological Anti-Infective

      1. Grind aerial parts, cook & apply to affected skin.(B)
      2. Mash fresh leaves & apply to affected area. (Z)

    • Dermatological Anti-fungal

      1. Grind aerial parts, cook & apply to affected skin. (B)
      2. Mash fresh leaves & apply to affected area. (Z)

    • Dermatological Hair restorer

      Cook leaves in water & spread over head.

    • Dermatological Anti-inflammatory

      Grind aerial parts, cook & apply to affected skin.

Open closed wound (ID: 1032)

All Complaints for this Species

    • Wound Healing Vulnerary

      Prepare black paste from plant (part not specified) & spread over gauze; apply to wound & secure with a bandage.

    • General Refrigerant

      Heat plant (part not specified) in shallow pan, pour hot water over it & drink.

    • Gastrointestinal Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

      1. Eat seed husk. (B)
      2. Heat plant (part not specified) in shallow pan, pour hot water over it & drink. (Z)