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Abrus precatorius L. (FABACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "Jequirity bean" "Haab e shoush"
Abortifacient, antifertility agent, emetic, ophthalmic, purgative.
Acacia ehrenbergiana Hayne (MIMOSACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "Salam" Paralysis.
Acacia gerrardii Benth. (MIMOSACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "Karat" "Qarat" Burns, fever,
sore gums, loose teeth, toothache.
Acacia negrii Pic.-Sermolli (MIMOSACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "Salam" Ophthalmia.
Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. (MIMOSACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "Babul" "Karat" "qarat"
"tulh" Demulcent. Boils, cataracts, colds, diabetes, diarrhea, swellings, toothache.
Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. (MIMOSACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "Gum arabic" "Temmar"
Antiseptic, tonic. Chest pains, hemoptysis, menorrhagia, whooping cough, wounds.
Acalypha fruticosa Forsskal (EUPHORBIACEAE) (SPURGE FAMILY) "Anama" Bee stings.
Achillea biebersteinii Afan. (ASTERACEAE) (ASTER FAMILY) "Thafra'a" Eyewash
conjunctivitis. Also for itch and toothache.
Achyranthes aspera L. (AMARANTHACEAE) (AMARANTH FAMILY) "Chaff Flower"
"Mahoot" "na'eem" "no'eim" "wazer" Scorpion bites.
Acridocarpus orientalis A. Juss. (MALPHIGIACEAE) (ACEROLA FAMILY) "Qafas" Chronic
headaches, myalgia, paralysis, tendonitis.
Adenium obesum (Forsskal) Roem. & Schult. (APOCYNACEAE) (DOGBANE FAMILY)
"Desert rose" "'Adan" "'adana" "seyfid" Dislocations, rheumatism, sprains, paralysis,
swellings, wounds, skin infections.
Aerva javanica (Burm. f.) Juss. ex J.A. Schultes (AMARANTHACEAE) (AMARANTH
FAMILY) "Kapok bush" "Ra'" "turfa" "tuwain" "alre'en" "alra'" "erwa" "irwa" "turf"
Hemostatic. Wounds as dressing and to stop bleeding, eye disease in cattle.
Alcea rosea L. (MALVACEAE) (MALLOW FAMILY) "Hollyhock" "Binafsa" Cough.
Alhagi maurorum Medik. (FABACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "Camelthorn" "Caspian manna"
"'Aqul" "Al heej" "kag" "'igol" "'aqul" Analgesic, aphrodisiac, hepatic. Cataracts, jaundice,
migraine, rheumatism.
Alkanna orientalis (L.) Boiss. (BORAGINACEAE) (BORAGE FAMILY) "Libbeid" "lebbd"
"'anzurn" "'uzz waran" Sore throat.
Allium cepa L. (LILIACEAE) (LILY FAMILY) "Onion" " Basl" Cough, deafness, ear infection,
malarial fever, phlegm, skin problems, stomach cramps, improve vision.
Allium sativum L. (LILIACEAE) (LILY FAMILY) "Garlic" "Thm" Abdominal pain and colic,
colds, cough, dandruff, diabetes, diarrhea, eye infections, flatulence, kidney problems, memory,
tuberculosis, removing thorns, snakebites, treating wounds.
Allophylus rubifolius (Hoschst. Ex A. Rich.) Engl. (SAPINDACEAE) (GUARANA FAMILY)
"Zerkm" Boils, skin ulcers.
Aloe dhufarensis Lavranos (LILIACEAE) (LILY FAMILY) "Subr" "tuf" Disinfectant; headache,
arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, constipation, cough, colds.
Aloe tomentosa Defl. (LILIACEAE) (LILY FAMILY) "Hir" "sabbar" Dermatitis, inflamed eyes,
broken bones.
Aloe vera L. (LILIACEAE) (LILY FAMILY) "Bitter Aloes" "Sabar" "saqal" Febrifuge,
abortifacient, anodyne, purgative; fever, headache, inflamed eyes, constipation, amenorrhea,
alopecia.
Amaranthus blitoides S. Watson (AMARANTHACEAE) (AMARANTH FAMILY) "Prostrate
pigweed" "Dadh" "qutaif" "shegra al santeen" "shaeb" "sinder" Emollient. Scorpion stings,
snakebites, dermatitis.
Ambrosia maritima L. (ASTERACEAE) (ASTER FAMILY) "Ambrosia" Antispasmodic,
diuretic. Bronchial asthma, spasms, increase urination.
Anagallis arvensis L. (PRIMULACEAE) (PRIMEROSE FAMILY) "Scarlet pimpernel" "'Ayn al
gat" "farfkh" "zraig al 'ain" Antifungal, antiviral. Epilepsy, skin rash, snakebite, thirst, ulcers.
Anastatica hierochuntica L. (BRASSICACEAE) (MUSTARD FAMILY) "True rose-of-Jericho"
"Kaff al 'adhra" "kaff e Maryam" "shagret Maryam" Childbirth.
Andrachne aspera Spreng. (EUPHORBIACEAE) (SPURGE FAMILY) "Iqlt al-'ayn"
Ophthalmia.
Anethum graveolens L. (APIACEAE) (CELERY FAMILY) "Dill" "Hulwa" "spinet" "shibith"
"sadhb al barr" "shabt" Carminative. Abdominal colic.
Argemone mexicana L. (PAPAVERACEAE) (POPPY FAMILY) "Mexican pricklepoppy"
"Tashmezg" Demulcent, diuretic, ophthalmic, hepatic, laxative, narcotic. Constipation,
dysentery, jaundice, skin rash, sore eyes, ulcers.
Aristolochia bracteolata Lam. (ARISTOLOCHIACEAE) (BIRTHWORT FAMILY) "Ghghae"
"ghka" "'iqleet" "loiya" "laaya" Skin problems, snake and scorpion bites.
Arnebia hispidissima (Lehm.) DC. (BORAGINACEAE) (BORAGE FAMILY) "Funn" "lisn al
thour" Febrifuge. Fever, including malarial fever.
Artemisia sieberi Besser (A. Herba-alba Asso) (ASTERACEAE) (ASTER FAMILY) "Shih"
Anthelmintic. Intestinal worms.
Asparagus africanus Lam. (LILIACEAE) (LILY FAMILY) "Khurus theeb" Breathing problems.
Asphodelus fistulosus L. (LILIACEAE) (LILY FAMILY) "Onionweed" "Baroog" "bayrq"
"busayl" "barwaq" Diuretic, laxative. Constipation, ulcers.
Atriplex halimus L. (CHENOPODIACEAE) (LAMBSQUARTER FAMILY) "Sea orach"
"Mediterranean saltbush" "Rughl" Emetic.
Astragalus atropilosus (Hochst.) Bunge (FABACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "Sanabil"
Backache.
Avicennia marina (Forsskal) Vierh. (VERBENACEAE) (VERBENA FAMILY) "Girm" "qurm"
Astringent, aphrodisiac.
Azadirachta indica A. Juss. (MELIACEAE) (MAHOGANY FAMILY) "Neem" "Shereesh"
"sherish" Febrifuge. Abdominal pain, colic, fever.
Becium dhafarense Sebald (LAMIACEAE) (MINT FAMILY) "Hodem" Abrasions, dry skin,
insect bites, itching, sore eyes, sores.
Blepharis ciliaris (L.) BL Burtt (ACANTHACEAE) (ACANTHUS FAMILY) "Shawk al dab"
Disinfectant, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, aphrodisiac; hemorrhoids.
Boswellia sacra Flueck. (BURSERACEAE) (COPAL FAMILY) "Frankincense" "olibanum tree"
"Lubn" "bakhor" Diuretic, purgative. Mastitis, emotional and psychological problems in
pregnancy, sore eyes, strengthen teeth.
Caesalpinia pulcherimma (L.) Sw. (CAESALPINIACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "Pride of
Barbados" "Paradise flower" "Hmar" Laxative. Constipation, dysmenorrhea.
Calotropis procera (Ait.) Ait. (ASCLEPIADACEAE) (MILKWEED FAMILY)
"Giant-milkweed" "Sodom-apple" "swallow-wort" "'Ashkar" "'oshar" "'oshur" "'ushar"
Analgesic, diaphoretic, emetic. Difficult breathing, pain, paralysis, scorpion stings, wounds.
Cadaba farinosa Forsskal (CAPPARACEAE) (CAPER FAMILY) "Simar" "azan al arnab"
Antiinflammatory. Colic, conjunctivitis, snakebite, stomachache.
Calligonum comosum L'Herit (POLYGONACEAE) (BUCKWHEAT FAMILY) "'Abl" "'art"
Toothache.
Capparis cartilaginea Decne. (CAPPARACEAE) (CAPER FAMILY) "Lusef" "'aslub" "'albelib
(fruit) Antiseptic. Arthritis, bruises, childbirth, deafness, earache, headache, myalgia, paralysis,
skin rash, snakebite, swellings.
Capparis decidua (Forsskal) Edgew. (CAPPARACEAE) (CAPER FAMILY) "Kabra"
Anthelmintic, laxative, nervine. Asthma, constipation, coughs, hysteria and other psychological
problems, worms.
Capparis spinosa L. (CAPPARACEAE) (CAPER FAMILY) "Caper" "Lasafa" "fakouha"
"shafallah" Anthelmintic, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, tonic. Coughs, diabetes, earache,
worms.
Caralluma aucheriana (Decne.) N.E. Br. (ASCLEPIADACEAE) (MILKWEED FAMILY) "Dij"
Emollient, hepatic. Burns, sunburn, itchy skin, liver problems.
Carica papaya L. (CARICACEAE) (PAPAYA FAMILY) "Papaya" "Ffafy" "fifaiy" "faifai"
"paw-paw" Anthelmintic, coolant. Diarrhea, worms.
Carissa edulis (Forsskal) Vahl. (ANACARDIACEAE) (DOGBANE FAMILY) "Egyptian
carissa" "Folk" Colic, constipation, gastroenteritis, menstrual pain, toothache.
Carthamus tinctorius L. (ASTERACEAE) (ASTER FAMILY) "Safflower" "Shawrina"
"zafaran" "'usfur" Aphrodisiac. Conjunctivitis and ophthalmia.
Cassia fistula L. (CAESALPINIACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "Indian-laburnum" "purging
cassia" "Hiyr sambar" Laxative. Constipation, gastritis, piles, stomach ulcers.
Catha edulis Forsskal (CELASTRACEAE) (BITTERSWEET FAMILY) "Khat" "kat" "gad"
"tschat" "qat" Stimulant. Depression, fatigue, (alleviate) hunger, melancholia.
Ceratonia siliqua L. (CAESALPINIACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "St. John's-bread"
"Qarmatt" Diarrhea.
Chamaecrista absus (L.) Irwin & Barneby (Cassia absus L.) (CAESALPINIACEAE) (LEGUME
FAMILY) "Tussum" Ophthalmia.
Chicorium intybus L. (ASTERACEAE) (ASTER FAMILY) "Hindiba'" "hendiban" Analgesic,
demulcent, febrifuge, hepatic, tonic. Dyspepsia, fever, headache, jaundice.
Cinnamomum camphora (L.) Presl. (LAURACEAE) (LAUREL FAMILY) "Camphor tree"
"Kafoor" Anti-convulsant, anthelmintic, carminative, insecticide, sedative. Toothache.
Cissus rotundifolia L. (VITACEAE) (GRAPE FAMILY) "Ghalaf" "halqa" Anodyne. Backache.
Cistanche tubulosa (Schrenk.) Wight (SCROPHULARIACEAE) (FIGWORT FAMILY)
"Dhnn" "basl" "thanoon" Diarrhea, skin sores.
Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. (CUCURBITACEAE) (GOURD FAMILY) "Colocynth"
"Handal" "murrah" "sri" "hedeg" "shry" Analgesic, laxative, purgative. Dog, insect, and
snakebites, colic, constipation, rheumatism.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mats. & Makai (CUCURBITACEAE) (GOURD FAMILY)
"Watermelon" "Bateekh" "joh" Coolant, diuretic, laxative. Constipation, heat stroke, kidney
stones.
Citrus aurantifolia (L.) Swingle (RUTACEAE) (CITRUS FAMILY) "Lime" "Loomi" Cataracts, colds, fever, chest pains, earache, insect bites, jaundice, removing thorns, snakebites, stomachache, toothache.
Clematis sinensis Fresen. (RANUNCULACEAE) (BUTTERCUP FAMILY) "Haya'a" Anodyne.
Rheumatism.
Cleome droserifolia Delile (CAPPARACEAE) (CAPER FAMILY) "Za'af" Ophthalmia.
Cleome rupicola Vicary (CAPPARACEAE) (CAPER FAMILY) "Muqabil al shams" Cataracts.
Coccinia grandis (L.) J.O. Voigt (CUCURBITACEAE) (GOURD FAMILY) "Ivy gourd"
"Bakhra'a" Bronchial catarrh, diabetes, earache, skin diseases, throat pains.
Cocculus hirsutus (L.) Diels "Hamr al majnn" Demulcent, digestive, emetic, febrifuge,
purgative. Dermatosis, fever, rheumatism, venereal disease.
Commiphora gileadensis (L.) C. Chr. (BURSERACEAE) (COPAL FAMILY) "Mecca myrrh"
"balm-of-Gilead" "Sukof" Dog bites, deodorant.
Commiphora habessinica (Berg.) Engl. in A. DC. (BURSERACEAE) (COPAL FAMILY)
"Abyssinian myrrh" "Yemen myrrh" "Arabian myrrh" "Medigh" "'okor" "mrr" Anthelmintic,
disinfectant. Chest colds, coughs, dyspepsia, dyspnea, diarrhea, swollen glands.
Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engl. (BURSERACEAE) (COPAL FAMILY) "Myrrh" "Murr"
"subr" Aphrodisiac, febrifuge. Colds, digestion, fever, fractures, hemorrhoids, snakebites,
toothache, wounds.
Convulvulus arvensis (CONVOLVULACEAE) (MORNING GLORY FAMILY) "Field
bindweed" "maddaid" "fadkh" "'ollaiq" "'ollaig" Anti-hemorrhagic. Cuts, wounds.
Conyza incana Willd. (ASTERACEAE) (ASTER FAMILY) "Arfaj" Anodyne. Arthritis,
myalgia.
Cordia myxa L. (BORAGINACEAE) (BORAGE FAMILY) "Bambar" "kao" Anthelmintic,
diuretic, demulcent. Diarrhea, gastrosis, worms, wounds.
Cordia perrottettii Wight (BORAGINACEAE) (BORAGE FAMILY) "Abalt" "'ubteh"
"'abateet" "'ubteh" "soxid" "soxir" Cataracts, ophthalmia, trachoma.
Coriandrum sativum L. (APIACEAE) (CELERY FAMILY) "Coriander" "Cobzra" "kabzara"
"khabzara" Carminative, digestive, tonic. Abdominal colic, cloudy eyes, dyspepsia, flatulence,
nausea, swellings.
Cornulaca monacantha Del. (CHENOPODIACEAE) (LAMBSQUARTER FAMILY) "Thallg"
Hepatic. Jaundice.
Cressa cretica L. (CONVOLVULACEAE) (MORNING GLORY FAMILY) "Nedewah"
"shuwwayl" Aphrodisiac, expectorant, tonic.
Crepis rueppelii Sch. Bip. (ASTERACEAE) (ASTER FAMILY) "Mirr" Hepatic. Jaundice,
liver pains.
Croton confertus Baker (EUPHORBIACEAE) (SPURGE FAMILY) "Hr" Analgesic, laxative,
tonic. Blood purifier, constipation, coughs, pain, stomach ache, swellings.
Cucumis sativus L. (CUCURBITACEAE) (GOURD FAMILY) "Cucumber" "Kheyar" "haswey"
Emetic, emulcent, diuretic, purgative, vermifuge. Bowel and urinary infections, tapeworm.
Cucurbita maxima Duch. ex Lam. (CUCURBITACEAE) (GOURD FAMILY) "Pumpkin" "Qar'"
Vermifuge. Head lice, worms.
Cuminum cyminum L. (APIACEAE) (CELERY FAMILY) "Cumin" "Kimoon" "sanoot"
Abdominal colic, diarrhea, nosebleeds.
Curcuma longa L. (ZINGIBERACEAE) (GINGER FAMILY) "Turmeric" "Kurcum" "curcum"
"gezo" "kurkum" "hurid" Bronchitis, bruises, coughs, eye infections, skin infections, sprains,
wounds.
Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. (POACEAE) (GRASS FAMILY) "Bermuda grass" "Najm" "thayyl" "najl" "naim" Astringent. Piles, venereal diseases, wounds.
Cynomorium coccineum L. (BALANOPHORACEAE) "Tarthoorth" "tarthth" Laxative.
Constipation.
Cyperus laevigatus L. (CYPERACEAE) (SEDGE FAMILY) "Hasir" "hasal" Toothache.
Cyperus rotundus L. (CYPERACEAE) (SEDGE FAMILY) "Purple nutsedge" "Sa'ad" "hasir"
"si'd" Anthelmintic, diuretic, febrifuge, galactagogue. Earache, bee stings, bites, dysmenorrhea.
Cyphostemma ternatum (Forsskal) Descoings (VITACEAE) (GRAPE FAMILY) "Km"
Infection.
Datura metel L. (SOLANACEAE) (POTATO FAMILY) "Downy thorn-apple" "Hindu datura"
"Benj" "murhn" "mang" Analgesic, sedative. Asthma, epilepsy.
Daucus carota L. (APIACEAE) (CELERY FAMILY) "Carrot" "Gizr" Aphrodisiac.
Delonix elata (L.) Gamble (CAESALPINIACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "Eyrir" Parturition.
Dianthus deserti Kotschy (CARYOPHYLLACEAE) (PINK FAMILY) "d al-hilba" Sprains.
Dodonaea viscosa (L.) Jacq. (SAPINDACEAE) (GUARANA FAMILY) "Hopshrub" "Shhs"
Toothache.
Dorstenia foetida (Forsskal) Schweinf. (MORACEAE) (MULBERRY FAMILY) "Kartib"
"kertib" Flatulence, gastrosis, indigestion.
Dracena serrulata Baker (AGAVACEAE) (AGAVE FAMILY) "'Ariyeb" "'ayrob" Anodyne;
hemorrhage, dermatosis.
Dyerophytum indicum (Gibs. ex Wight) Kuntze (PLUMBAGINACEAE) (LEADWORT
FAMILY) "Mellh" Asthma, chest infections, dyspnea.
Ecbolium viride (Forsskal) Alston (ACANTHACEAE) (ACANTHUS FAMILY) "Sayah"
Diuretic; acne.
Echium angustifolium Miller (BORAGINACEAE) (BORAGE FAMILY) "Lisn al-thaur"
Hepatitis, herpes, jaundice, kidney, kidney stones, skin problems.
Emex spinosa (L.) Campd. (POLYGONACEAE) (BUCKWHEAT FAMILY) "Lesser Jack"
"Devil's-thorn" "'Ambasis" "hamzibn" "hameedh" "himbazah" "humbayz" "hanzab" "rukbah"
Diuretic, dyspepsia, purgative. Indigestion.
Epilobium hirsutum L. (ONAGRACEAE) (EVENING PRIMROSE FAMILY) "Sq al-gurb"
Epilepsy, mental disorders.
Euclea schimperi (A. DC.) Dandy (EBENACEAE) (PERSIMMON FAMILY) "Kilit" Antiseptic,
analgesic, tonic. Blood purifier, to cleanse teeth and refresh mouth, colic, diarrhea, indigestion,
inflammation, pain.
Eulophia petersii (Rchb. f.) Rchb. f. (ORCHIDACEAE) (ORCHID FAMILY) "Miseb" "iseb"
Eczema, ringworm, skin rashes, sores.
Euphorbia amak Schweinf. (EUPHORBIACEAE) (SPURGE FAMILY) "'Amk sabur"
Analgesic, laxative. Constipation, rheumatism.
Euphorbia balsamifera ssp. adenensis (Defl.) Bally (EUPHORBIACEAE) (SPURGE FAMILY)
"Tikedoha" Depilatory.
Euphorbia cactus Baker (EUPHORBIACEAE) (SPURGE FAMILY) "Zuger" Anesthetic. Skin
ulcers, sores, ringworm, toothache.
Euphorbia hadramautica Baker (EUPHORBIACEAE) (SPURGE FAMILY) "Kertib" "kertib
a'adob" "kertib 'adonab" Abortifacient, digestive, emetic, purgative. Colic, eczema, flatulence,
indigestion, skin rash and sores.
Euphorbia larica Boiss. (EUPHORBIACEAE) (SPURGE FAMILY) "Mt" Depilatory. Skin
problems.
Euphorbia peplus L. (EUPHORBIACEAE) (SPURGE FAMILY) "Petty spurge" "khunaiz"
Hepatic. Liver disorders.
Euphorbia schimperiana Scheele (EUPHORBIACEAE) (SPURGE FAMILY) "Lubbna"
"rummd" Laxative, vermifuge. Constipation, worms.
Euryops arabicus Steud. (ASTERACEAE) (ASTER FAMILY) "Hanqalan" "hayqalan" "ybar"
"jbar" Wounds on the feet.
Fagonia indica Burm. f. (ZYGOPHYLLACEAE) (CALTROPS FAMILY) "Sheka'a" Abdominal
colic, dyspepsia, eye problems, fever, kidney stones, liver pain, malaria, spleen pain, venereal
diseases.
Fagonia schweinfurthii (Hadidi) Hadidi (ZYGOPHYLLACEAE) (CALTROPS FAMILY) "Otot"
"derma" "lekob" Ear infections, infections, venereal diseases.
Ferula assa-foetida L. (APIACEAE) (CELERY FAMILY) "Asafetida" "Haltt" "haltda"
Antispasmodic, expectorant, sedative. Colic.
Ficus carica L. (MORACEAE) (MULBERRY FAMILY) "Fig" "Teen" "balas 'arabi" Emetic,
diuretic, laxative, nervine, poultice. Blisters, bruised fingers and toes, cough, depression,
freckles, kidney stones, laxative, leprosy, nervous tension, remove thorns, warts.
Ficus cordata ssp. salicifolia (Vahl) C.C. Berg (MORACEAE) (MULBERRY FAMILY)
"Lithab" Bruised fingers and toes, indigestion, warts.
Foeniculum vulgare Mill. (APIACEAE) (CELERY FAMILY) "Fennel" "Sheeh" "samr"
Carminative, diuretic, nephritis. Abdominal colic, coughs, kidney pain.
Fumaria parviflora Lam. (FUMARIACEAE) (FUMITORY FAMILY) "Hamed" "Humaid"
"humaida" "shahatarag" "shtrag" "sagar" Anthelmintic, laxative. Constipation, dyspepsia, skin
disorders.
Geranium trilophum Boiss. (GERANIACEAE) (GERANIUM FAMILY) "Zahra'a" Analgesic.
Backache.
Glycyrrhiza glabra L. (FABACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "Licorice" "'Irk al hilou" "'irk al
hiel" "'ud al ss" Analgesic, digestive, expectorant, purgative. Cough, indigestion, myalgia.
Gnidia somalensis (Franch.) Gilg. (THYMELAEACEAE) (MEZERUM FAMILY) "Barha"
Emetic, purgative. Stomach cleanser, tuberculosis.
Haloxylon salicornicum (Moq.) Bunge (CHENOPODIACEAE) (LAMBSQUARTER FAMILY)
"Gatha" "remth" "rimth" Hypoglycemia.
Haplophyllum tuberculatum (Forsskal) Fiori (RUTACEAE) (CITRUS FAMILY) "Tafer al tays"
"kirkhan" "shajarat al baud" Abortifacient, analgesic, sedative, stimulant. Chest pains,
dysmenorrhea, flatulence, gastrosis, hysteria, puerperium, rheumatism.
Heliotropium crispum Desf. (BORAGINACEAE) (BORAGE FAMILY) "Ramrm" "rumrm"
Mouth blisters, snakebites, swellings, ulcers.
Heliotropium europaeum L. (BORAGINACEAE) (BORAGE FAMILY) "Heliotrope" "Karee"
"ramrm" Emetic, hepatic. Liver ailments, liver pain.
Heliotropium fartakense O. Schwartz (BORAGINACEAE) (BORAGE FAMILY) "Remrm"
Burns, colic, dislocated joints, eczema, indigestion, swollen eyes, skin problems, snakebites,
sprains, ulcers, wounds.
Heliotropium longiflorum (Hochst. & Steud. ex A. DC.) Jaub. & Spach (BORAGINACEAE)
(BORAGE FAMILY) "Habg" "hbek" "ramrm" "rumrm" Swollen eyes, facial sores, skin
infections, sores.
Holarrhena pubescens (Buch.-Ham.) G. Don. f. (H. antidysenterica) (ANACARDIACEAE)
(DOGBANE FAMILY) "Tellicherry bark" "Alsan al teer" "kurchi" Febrifuge, vermifuge.
Diarrhea, insomnia, restlessness, rheumatism.
Impatiens balsamina L. (BALSAMINACEAE) (FORGET-ME-NOT FAMILY) " Rose balsam"
"Garden balsam" "Sefr" Conjunctivitis, dermatitis.
Imperata cylindrica (L.) P. Beauv. (POACEAE) (GRASS FAMILY) "Cogongrass" "Halfa"
Rheumatism.
Indigofera articulata Gouan (FABACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "Khedaish" Toothache.
Indigofera oblongifolia Forsskal (FABACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "Hasr" Analgesic, anti-inflammatory. Insect stings, snakebites, swellings.
Ipomoea nil (L.) Roth. (CONVOLVULACEAE) (MORNING GLORY FAMILY) "Kemerot"
Anodyne, purgative. Asthma, cleansing agent, headlice, ophthalmia, pain, to improve vision.
Ipomoea pes-caprae (L.) R. Br. (CONVOLVULACEAE) (MORNING GLORY FAMILY)
"Beach morning-glory" "Railroadvine" "Derg" Purgative. Colic, rheumatism, poisonous
jellyfish stings.
Jasminum grandiflorum L. (OLEACEAE) (OLIVE FAMILY) "Royal jasmine""Yasmn" "anbr"
Digestive, emollient. Abdominal pain, burns, colic, dysentery.
Jatropha dhofarica Radcliffe-Smith (EUPHORBIACEAE) (SPURGE FAMILY) "Zabrt"
"zeberwot" "zebrt" Antiseptic, deodorant, hemostatic, laxative, vermifuge. Constipation, skin
sores, worms, wounds.
Juglans regia L. (JUGLANDACEAE) (WALNUT FAMILY) "English walnut" "Joz" "naksh"
Nervine. Eczema, nervous problems.
Juniperus excelsa M. Bieb. ssp. polycarpos (C. Koch) (CUPRESSACEAE) (CYPRESS
FAMILY) "Al'allan" "ktrn" Analgesic. Myalgia, paralysis.
Kanahia laniflora (Forsskal) R. Br. (ASCLEPIADACEAE) (MILKWEED FAMILY) "Sibbi'a"
Abscesses, swellings, ulcers.
Kleinia odora (Forsskal) DC. (ASTERACEAE) (ASTER FAMILY) "Egsib" "ga'adin" Anodyne,
diuretic. Painful, stiff limbs; paralysis.
Kleinia saginata P. Halliday (ASTERACEAE) (ASTER FAMILY) "Hubberdi" Hemostatic,
emulcent. Wounds, ophthalmia.
Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet (FABACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "Dolichos lablab" "Lablab"
Aphrodisiac, laxative, diuretic, dysmenorrhea.
Lantana petitiana A. Rich (VERBENACEAE) (VERBENA FAMILY) "Sa'af" Abdominal colic.
Launea nudicaulis (L.) Hook. f. (ASTERACEAE) (ASTER FAMILY) "Hwwa" "huwah"
"howwah" Febrifuge. Fever, excessive bleeding after childbirth.
Lavandula spp. (LAMIACEAE) (MINT FAMILY) "Oustah kodous" "dhurm" "fx" "fahya"
Analgesic, carminative. Abdominal colic, headache, rheumatism, gastrosis.
Lavandula dhofarensis A.G. Miller (LAMIACEAE) (MINT FAMILY) "Heryem" ekulun"
"hilbn" Nervine, vermifuge. Kidney problems, stomachache, worms.
Lawsonia inermis L. (LYTHRACEAE) (LOOSESTRIFE FAMILY) "Henna" "hinna" "hina"
Anti-inflammatory, febrifuge, local anesthetic. Dandruff, fever, headaches, skin rash, mouth
ulcers.
Lepidium sativum L. (BRASSICACEAE) (MUSTARD FAMILY) "Garden cress" "Rashd"
"rishd" "thuffa" "hilf" Aches and pains, backache, bronchial problems, colic, coughs, cramps,
measles, skin rash.
Leptadenia pyrotechnica (Forsskal) Decne. (ASCLEPIADACEAE) (MILKWEED FAMILY)
"Markh" Diuretic.
Limonium axillare Forsskal (PLUMBAGINACEAE) (LEADWORT FAMILY) "Qataf" "gataf"
Astringent. Diarrhea.
Linum usitatissimum L. (LINACEAE) (FLAX FAMILY) "Flax""Hab e kattn" "sib muma"
Analgesic, laxative. Arthritis, constipation, urinary disorders, venereal diseases, wounds.
Lycium shawii Roem. et Schult (SOLANACEAE) (POTATO FAMILY) "'Awsaj" "'awshaj"
"qasad" Diuretic, hepatic, laxative, tonic. Colic, jaundice, improve vision.
Lycopersicon esculentum Miller (SOLANACEAE) (POTATO FAMILY) "Tomato" "Tamatum"
Bleeding gums, nosebleeds.
Maerua crassifolia Forsskal (CAPPARACEAE) (CAPER FAMILY) "Maeru" "Sarh" Laxative.
Abdominal colic, constipation, pain from bone fracture.
Malva parviflora L. (MALVACEAE) (MALLOW FAMILY) "Little mallow" "Khubaiza"
"khubbayz" Demulcent. Fever, ulcers.
Mangifera indica L. (ANACARDIACEAE) (CASHEW FAMILY) "Mango" "Amba" Diabetes,
flu, jaundice.
Matricaria aurea (Loefl.) Sch.-Bip. (ASTERACEAE) (ASTER FAMILY) "Bbnag" "bbnaj"
Colic, cramps, stomachaches.
Marrubium vulgare L. (LAMIACEAE) (MINT FAMILY) "Horehound" "Rehn" "zaqoom"
Expectorant, tonic. Coughs.
Medicago sativa L. (FABACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "Alfalfa" "Qat" "jat" "qadb"
Aphrodisiac. Bruises, fractures, to stop nosebleeds.
Melilotus alba Medic. (FABACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "White sweetclover" "Otrah"
"raimn" Analgesic, astringent, narcotic. Rheumatism.
Melilotus indicus (L.) All. (FABACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "Sour clover" "Handagg"
"handaqg" Emollient. Skin rash.
Mentha longifolia (L.) Hudson (LAMIACEAE) (MINT FAMILY) "Horsemint" "Na'ana"
"gha'gha" "habak" Dyspnea, chills, cough, fever, gastrosis.
Moringa peregrina (Forsskal) Fiori (MORINGACEAE) (HORSERADISH TREE FAMILY)
"Shu'" Analgesic, febrifuge, laxative. Abdominal pain, back pain, bone fractures, burns,
constipation, fever, headache, lacerations, myalgia, parturition.
Morus nigra L. (MORACEAE) (MULBERRY FAMILY) "Black mulberry" "'Ud al-tt" "tt"
Tonic. Dysmenorrhea.
Myristica fragrans Houtt. (MYRISTICACEAE) (NUTMEG FAMILY) "Mace" "Nutmeg" "Joz e
Qu'wa" "qoust" "Bisbasa" Carminative, digestive, narcotic (in high doses), tonic. Digestion,
stomach cramps.
Myrtus communis L. (MYRTACEAE) (MYRTLE FAMILY) "Myrtle" "Ys" "hads" Astringent,
antiseptic, stimulant. Blisters, abdominal colic, coughs, diarrhea, fevers, headache, insecticide,
nosebleeds, stings, ulcers.
Nepeta deflersiana Schweinf. (LAMIACEAE) (MINT FAMILY) "Dharah" "hamida" Emollient.
Burns, gastrosis.
Nerium oleander L. (ANACARDIACEAE) (DOGBANE FAMILY) "Oleander" "Habn"
Bronchitis, cough, sinus problems.
Nigella sativa L. (RANUNCULACEAE) (BUTTERCUP FAMILY) "Black cumin" "Habba
sood" "qahta saud" Asthma, congestion, flatulence, hemorrhoids, polio.
Ochradenus baccatus Del. (RESEDACEAE) (RESEDA FAMILY) "Gurdee" "qirdi" "qurdi"
Stomach ache, stomach pains.
Ocimum basilicum L. (LAMIACEAE) (MINT FAMILY) "Basil" "Rehn" Hemostatic. Cataracts,
colds, diarrhea, enteralgia, wounds.
Olea europaea L. (OLEACEAE) (OLIVE FAMILY) "Olive" "Itm" "mitn" Laxative. Blisters,
bone fractures, cataracts, constipation, skin rashes, ulcers.
Opuntia ficus-indica Mill. (CACTACEAE) (CACTUS FAMILY) "Indianfig pricklypear" "Balas
turk" Diarrhea.
Paeonia officinalis Retz. (PAEONIACEAE) (PAEONY FAMILY) "'Ud al-salb" Aphrodisiac,
nervine, tonic. Neuroses.
Pandanus tectorius Sol. ex Parkinson (PANDANACEAE) (SCREW PINE) "Kd" Coolant.
Chicken pox, measles.
Papaver somniferum Schl. (PAPAVERACEAE) (POPPY FAMILY) "Opium poppy" "Afyn"
"hishas" Cough, insomnia, nervous tension.
Peganum harmala L. (ZYGOPHYLLACEAE) (CALTROPS FAMILY) "African rue" "Harmal"
"khiyys" Analgesic, anthelmintic, narcotic. Gastrosis, kidney stones, rheumatism, worms.
Pergularia tomentosa L. (ASCLEPIADACEAE) (MILKWEED FAMILY) "Geygeh" "ghalaqah"
"shajarat al jald" Anthelmintic, dermatosis, expectorant, laxative, purgative.
Periploca aphylla Decne. (ASCLEPIADACEAE) (MILKWEED FAMILY) "Handabb"
"sowas" Anodyne. Dermatosis, tumors, swellings.
Petroselinum crispum (Miller) A.W. Hill (APIACEAE) (CELERY FAMILY) "Parsley" "Hawah"
"zamoutah" Digestive, stimulant. Diarrhea, stomachache.
Phoenix dactylifera L. (ARECACEAE) (PALM FAMILY) "Date Palm" "Nakhel" "nakhl"
"tammar" "tamr" (fruit) Aphrodisiac, tonic. Bruises, headache .
Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin ex Steud. (POACEAE) (GRASS FAMILY) "Common reed"
"Aqraban" "hajna" Anti-emetic, coolant.
Physorhynchus chamaerapistrum (Boiss.) Boiss. (BRASSICACEAE) (MUSTARD FAMILY)
"Khophaje" Earache, warts.
Pimpinella anisum L. (APIACEAE) (CELERY FAMILY) "Anise" "Anasn" "Yanisn"
Analgesic, digestive, lactagogue. Indigestion, lactation, post-partum pain.
Piper nigrum L. (PIPERACEAE) (PEPPER FAMILY) "Black pepper" "Filfil" "filfil aswad"
Aphrodisiac, stimulant, tonic. Appetite, childbirth, deafness, earache, flatulence, jaundice,
phlegm, ringworm, vision.
Pistacia lentiscus L. (ANACARDIACEAE) (CASHEW FAMILY) "Mistakah" "mustiva"
"mustaka sultani" Appetite, dermatosis, fever, bad breath, chest pains.
Plantago coronopus L. (PLANTAGINACEAE) (PLANTAIN FAMILY) "Rebla" "wideina"
Laxative. Constipation, wounds.
Plantago major L. (PLANTAGINACEAE) (PLANTAIN FAMILY) "Common plantain" "Warak sabun masasah" "lisn al kalb" "barhanj" Febrifuge. Abscess, diarrhea, dysentery, fever, tonic,
ulcers.
Plantago ovata Forsskal (PLANTAGINACEAE) (PLANTAIN FAMILY) "Blond psyllium" "Hab
zargah" "qurayta" "rebla" "bidr qtn" Astringent, demulcent, diuretic. Boils, chronic
constipation, diarrhea, ulcers, venereal diseases.
Pluchea arabica (boiss.) Qaiser & Lack (ASTERACEAE) (ASTER FAMILY) "Godot"
Deodorant. Boils, ear infections, skin sores, swellings.
Plumbago zeylanica L. (PLUMBAGINACAEA) (LEADWORT FAMILY) "Enki'in" "ensain"
"kefil d otin" Abortifacient, appetite depressant, vermifuge. Cough, dyspepsia, leprosy, skin
problems, swellings, worms.
Polycarpaea repens (Forsskal) Aschers. et Schweinf. (CARYOPHYLLACEAE) (PINK
FAMILY) "La'la'ah" "makr" "ruqayyiqah" Antidote for snakebite.
Portulaca oleraceae L. (PORTULACACEAE) (PURSLANE FAMILY) "Purslane" "Al khalqa"
"barbir" "farfena" "humdeh" Astringent, blood cleanser, demulcent, diuretic, emollient, hepatic,
laxative. Constipation, hepatosis, nephrosis.
Portulaca quadrifida L. (PORTULACACEAE) (PURSLANE FAMILY) "Farfena" "arnubah"
"martah" Diuretic. Swellings, wounds.
Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce (MIMOSACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "Ghf" Analgesic,
antiseptic. Cataracts, dyspepsia, earache, rheumatism, scorpion stings, toothache, pain in bone
fractures, wounds.
Prunus dulcis (Miller) D. Webb (ROSACEAE) (ROSE FAMILY) "Almond" "Loz" "lauz" Vermifuge. Cough, dyspnea, herpes, worms.
Psiadia punctulata Dsyatke (P. arabica Jaub. et Spach) (ASTERACEAE) (ASTER FAMILY)
"Tubbak" "fatah" Anodyne. Broken bones, myalgia.
Psoralea corylifolia L. (=Cullen corylifolia (L.) Medikus [per GRIN]) (FABACEAE) (LEGUME
FAMILY) "Mahleb shari" "mahleb aswad" Aphrodisiac, cooling, deodorant. Dyspnea, fever,
mastitis, painful swellings.
Pteropyrum scoparium Jaub. & Spach. (POLYGONACEAE) (BUCKWHEAT FAMILY) "Sidf"
Dyspepsia. Indigestion.
Pulicaria jaubertii Gamal-Eldin (ASTERACEAE) (ASTER FAMILY) "'Ansif" "munsf" Tonic.
Digestion (stimulant), dysmenorrhea, epilepsy, lactagogue, vermifuge.
Punica granatum L. (PUNICACEAE) (POMEGRANATE FAMILY) "Pomegranate" "Rumn"
Anthelmintic, hemostatic, hepatic, ophthalmic. Bleeding, burns, diarrhea, jaundice, skin rashes,
vision, ulcers, weak stomach, worms.
Raphanus sativus L. (BRASSICACEAE) (MUSTARD FAMILY) "Radish" "Fejel" "figl"
"qusm" Aphrodisiac, lactagogue, nervine. Baldness, complexion, deafness, freckles, kidney
pain, spleen.
Reichardia tingitana (L.) Roth. (ASTERACEAE) (ASTER FAMILY) "Halawla" "huwwa"
"maknn" "murr" Laxative. Colic, constipation, conjunctivitis, ophthalmia.
Rhus somalensis Engl. (ANACARDIACEAE) (CASHEW FAMILY) "Derfit" Antiseptic,
astringent, hemostatic, diuretic, febrifuge. Appetite, general tonic.
Rhazya stricta Decaisne (ANACARDIACEAE) (DOGBANE FAMILY) "Harmal" "adfr"
Anthelmintic, febrifuge, lactagogue, vermicide. Abdominal pain, bad breath, chest pain, colic,
conjunctivitis, constipation, diabetes, fever, lactation, skin rash, sore throat, worms.
Ricinus communis L. (EUPHORBIACEAE) (SPURGE FAMILY) "Castorbean" "'arash"
"kharwa" "khirwa" "Khurwa'a" "zait" Analgesic, laxative, purgative. Blisters, constipation,
halitosis, ophthalmia, toothache, ulcers.
Rosa sp. (ROSACEAE) (ROSE FAMILY) "Rose" "Ward" Cardiotonic, febrifuge, nervine,
tonic.Cough, fever, mouth ulcers, skin disorders, throat pain.
Rubia tinctorum L. (RUBIACEAE) (COFFEE FAMILY) "Madder" "Fauwa" Dysmenorrhea,
puerperium.
Rumex vesicarius L. (POLYGONACEAE) (BUCKWHEAT FAMILY) "Hamid" "Humaid"
"humayd" Antidote, vermifuge. Diarrhea, scorpion stings.
Ruta chalepensis L. (RUTACEAE) (CITRUS FAMILY) "Sadab" "sadhb" "shadhab" "shathb"
Analgesic, antirheumatic, aphrodisiac. Abdominal colic, headache, mental problems,
rheumatism, snakebite, stomachache, wounds.
Saccharum officinarum L. (POACEAE) (GRASS FAMILY) "Sugarcane" "Qasab al sukkar"
Diuretic, ophthalmic. Cough, eye problems.
Salvadora persica Garc. (SALVADORACEAE) (SALVADORA FAMILY) "Rak" "arak" "barr
(fruit)" "miswak (twigs)" Laxative. Blisters, constipation, dysmenorrhea, scorpion stings,
swelllings, ulcers.
Salvia aegyptiaca L. (LAMIACEAE) (MINT FAMILY) "Ra'al" "noaim" "shajarat al ghazal"
Demulcent. Diarrhea, piles.
Sansevieria ehrenbergii Schweinf. ex Baker (AGAVACEAE) (AVAVE FAMILY) "Seyteh"
"sbteh" Dermatosis.
Sarcostemma viminale R. Br. (ASCLEPIADACEAE) (MILKWEED FAMILY) "Bdol" General
tonic and cleanser of the digestive system.
Securinega phyllanthoides Muell.-Arg. ssp. phyllanthoides Webster (EUPHORBIACEAE)
(SPURGE FAMILY) "Hinna gaml" Chest pains.
Senecio asirensis Boulos et J.R.I. Wood (ASTERACEAE) (ASTER FAMILY) "Henna"
Febrifuge. Fever.
Senna alexandrina Miller (CAESALPINIACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "Alexandrian senna"
"San" "sann" "makk" "sen" "senna makk" Anthelmintic, antiseptic, cathartic, laxative.
Constipation, purgative, rheumatism, skin diseases, stomach cramps.
Senna holosericea (Fresen.) Greuter (CAESALPINIACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY)
"Sennmukk" "ferrot" Laxative, nervine. Constipation, nervous problems.
Senna italica Miller (CAESALPINIACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "Italian senna" "'Ashriq"
"'ishriq" "shajarat ad dabb" Laxative, purgative. Chronic constipation, stomach cramps.
Sesamum indicum L. (PEDALIACEAE) (SESAME FAMILY) "Sesame" ""Zait simsim" "saltt
gilgiln" Aphrodisiac. Colds, dysentery, urinary problems.
Sesbania sesban (L.) Merrill (FABACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "Sesban" "Nowm"
Anthelmintic, astringent. Diarrhea, dysmenorrhea, iching, skin rash, wounds.
Sisymbrium irio L. (BRASSICACEAE) (MUSTARD FAMILY) "Shiltt" Expectorant, febrifuge.
Fever.
Solanum incanum L. (SOLANACEAE) (POTATO FAMILY) "'Ain al baqar" "'arsam" "'arsan"
"hadaq" "mazg" "mazj" "helkem" "nuqum" Bruised fingers, dyspepsia, earache, flatulence,
hemorrhoids, toothache, ulcers, weeping wounds.
Solanum melongena L. (SOLANACEAE) (POTATO FAMILY) "Eggplant" "Batangen"
"batangan" Cholesterol, nausea.
Solanum nigrum L. (SOLANACEAE) (POTATO FAMILY) "Black nightshade" "'Anab al deeb"
"mejaje" "'enab el deeb" "'anamnam" Expectorant. Bruised fingers, burns, cholecocystitis,
fever, gonorrhea, nephrosis, stomachache, skin ulcers.
Sonchus oleraceus L. (ASTERACEAE) (ASTER FAMILY) "Odaid" "odeid" "hawwa"
"khuwaysh" Coolant, diuretic, laxative, general tonic.
Striga hermontheca (Del.) Benth. (SCROPHULARIACEAE) (FIGWORT FAMILY) "Dhoosh"
"al-boodah" "odaar" Ophthalmia. Conjunctivitis.
Suaeda aegyptiaca (Hasselq.) Zohary (CHENOPODIACEAE) (LAMBSQUARTER FAMILY)
"Kaku" "khreiza" "molleih" "rigilah" "suwwd" "tarteer" Tooth and gum infections. Snuff for
dizziness, headaches, hysteria, nausea, nervous system, vision.
Suaeda vermiculata Forsskal ex J.F. Gmelin (CHENOPODIACEAE) (LAMBSQUARTER
FAMILY) "Suwwd" "Suwaid" "suwweid" Asthma.
Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & Perry (MYRTACEAE) (MYRTLE FAMILY) "Clove"
"Qurunful" "Zrr" Carminative, digestive. Cough, digestion, dysmenorrhea, toothache.
Tamarindus indica L. (CAESALPINIACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "Tamarind" "tamr hind"
"tur hind" sebbar" "humar" "'umar" Febrifuge, laxative, tonic, vermifuge, blood purifier. Boils,
constipation, bone fracture, fever, hemorrhoids, infected sores, nausea, worms.
Tamarix aphylla (L.) G. Karsten (TAMARICACEAE) (TAMARIX FAMILY) "Athel tamarisk"
"Athal" "tarfa" "terfa" "terfel" Childbirth, fever, headache, sores, wounds.
Tephrosia apollinea (Delile) Link (FABACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "Dhafra" Bronchitis,
cough, earache, nasal congestion, pain from bone fractures, swelling, swollen joints, wounds.
Terminalia catappa L. (COMBRETACEAE) (COMBRETUM FAMILY) "Tropical almond"
"Indian almond" "Bedm" "hindi bedm" Constipation, flatulence, hemorrhoids, post-partum
back pain, sexual potency, skin diseases, stomach acidity.
Teucrium mascatense Boiss. (LAMIACEAE) (MINT FAMILY) "Ja'ada" "ja'adah" Colic,
diabetes, fever, stomach pain.
Teucrium polium L. (LAMIACEAE) (MINT FAMILY) "Ja'ada" "neghda" "neftah" "misk al
jinn" "ja'ad" "ay'ad" Febrifuge, hepatic. Abcesses, abdominal pain, childbirth, insect bites,
jaundice, malarial fever.
Thymus vulgaris L. (LAMIACEAE) (MINT FAMILY) "Thyme" "Za'ater" Abdominal colic,
bronchitis, cough, treatment after childbirth.
Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague (APIACEAE) (CELERY FAMILY) "Bishop's weed" "'Ayn
al khadud" "nahwa" Enhance appetite, gastrosis, urinary problems.
Tribulus longipetalus Viv. (ZYGOPHYLLACEAE) (CALTROPS FAMILY) "Dhahr" "zahr"
Aphrodisiac, diuretic. Coughs, urinary disorders.
Trichilia emetica Vahl. (MELIACEAE) (MAHOGANY FAMILY) "Ruq'" Colds, skin problems.
Trigonella foenum-graecum L. (FABACEAE) (LEGUME FAMILY) "Fenugreek" "Helba"
"hilba" Abdominal colic, bronchitis, cough, puerperium, sprains.
Typha domingensis Pers. (TYPHACEAE) (CATTAIL FAMILY) "Totora" "Barda" "nataf"
Coolant, soothing agent. Burns.
Vernonia cinerea (L.) Less. (ASTERACEAE) (ASTER FAMILY) "Senika" "neeka" Anodyne,
anthelmintic, diuretic, febrifuge. Eczema, fever, piles, ringworm, scorpion bites, skin problems,
worms.
Vitis vinifera L. (VITACEAE) (GRAPE FAMILY) "Wine grape" "'Anab" "'eneb" Bronchitis,
cough, earache.
Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (SOLANACEAE) (POTATO FAMILY) "Bbu" "suml far"
"haml balbul" "'ebab" "gengeneh" "'ubab" Sedative. Burns, infertility, scorpion stings,
snakebites, sunburn, swellings, wounds.
Zataria multiflora Boiss. (LAMIACEAE) (MINT FAMILY) "Za'ater" Abdominal colic.
Zingiber officinalis Roscoe (ZINGIBERACEAE) (GINGER FAMILY) "Ginger" "Zingbl"
Carminative, stimulant. Bronchitis, cataracts, coughs.
Ziziphus spina-cristi (L.) Desf. (RHMNACEAE) (BUCKTHORN FAMILY) "Christ-thorn"
"Sidr" "sedr (tree)" "nabaq" "nabiq (fruit)" Analgesic, cleanser, tonic. Blisters, bruises, chest
pains, dandruff, fractures, headache, mouth and gum problems, respiratory problems,
rheumatism.
Zygophyllum propinquum Decne. (ZYGOPHYLLACEAE) (CALTROPS FAMILY) "Harm"
Anodyne, antiinflammatory, anthelmintic, diuretic. Asthma, cough, rheumatism, worms.
Zygophyllum simplex L. (ZYGOPHYLLACEAE) (CALTROPS FAMILY) "Kharmeel" "girm"
Ophthamic. Infected eyes.
References:
Ghazanfar, S.A. 1994. CRC Handbook of Arabian Medicinal Plants. CRC Press, Inc., Boca
Raton, FL. 265 pp.