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.