| Scientific name | Common name | Hebrew name | Part used | Medicinal use | ||
| Alcea setosa (Boiss.) Alef. | Bristly hollyhock | חטמית זיפנית | a) Leaf, flower and root b) Leaf, flower and root |
a) Stomach and intestine pain, inflammation and asthma b) Skin allergy and wounds |
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| Alhagi maurorum Medik. | Camelgrass | הגה מצויה | Root | Kidney stones and diarrhea | ||
| Ammi visnaga (L.) Lam. | Khella, Bishop's weed, Tooth pick |
אמיתה קיצית, Amita Keitzit | Flower and seed | Kidney inflammation and respiratory system (asthma) | ||
| Amygdalus communis L. | Common Almond | שקד מצוי | Fruit Leaf | a) Local paralisis and hair loss; b)Stomach and intestine; Lung inflammation | ||
| Anabasis articulata, Salsola articulata |
Berry bearing glasswort, Jointed Anabis |
יפרוק המדבר | Leaf and stem | Ectoparasites and eczema | ||
| Anchusa strigosa Banks and Sol. | Prickly Alkanet | לשון-פר סמורה | Leaf | Skin diseases, arthritis and wounds | ||
| Arbutus andrachne L. | Eastern Strawberry tree | קטלב מצוי | a)Leaf, fruit and root b) Leaf and fruit |
a)Urinary system, blood tonic and cancer; b)Urinary system, aching joint and wounds |
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| Arum palaestinum Boiss. | Palestine Arum | לוף ארצישראלי | Foliage | Internal bacterial infection, cancer, poisoning and circulatory system | ||
| Asphodelus aestivus Brot., Asphodelus ramosus L., Asphodelus microcarpus Salzm. et Viv. |
Common Asphodel | עירית גדולה | Bulb and root | Ectoderm parasites, jaundice and psoriasis | ||
| Atriplex halimus Wright | Common name | Hebrew name | a) Leaves; b) Leaves | a) Heart diseases and diabetes; b) Rheumatism |
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| Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile, Ximenia aegyptiaca L., Agialida senegalensis Tiegh. |
Egyptian Balsam | זקום מצרי | a) Leaf and young branches b) Leaf and young branches |
a) Wounds b) Aching joints and varicose veins |
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| Brassica napus L. | Rapeseed, Canola | כרוב הנפוס | Leaf | Coughing, kidney stones and asthma | ||
| Calicotome villosa (Poir.) Link | Spiny Broom | קידה שעירה | Flower | Cardiovascular system, nervous system and blood dilution | ||
| Calotropis procera ( Aiton) W.T. Aiton |
Sodom's Apple | פתילת-מדבר גדולה | Fiber | Skin diseases, paralysis and coldness | ||
| Capparis spinosa L. | Common Caper | צלף קוצני | a) Root b) Stem and fruit |
a) Deafness b) Back diseases |
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| Centaurea iberica Trevir. ex Spreng. |
Iberian knapweed | דרדר מצוי | a) Whole plant b) Flower |
a) Diabetes b) Antiseptic |
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| Ceratonia siliqua L. | Carob tree, St. John's-Bread |
חרוב מצוי | a) Leaf b) Fruit c) Fruit |
a) Diabetes b) Herpes and lip sores c) Digestive system, coughing and diarrhea |
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| Cichorium endivia (Schousb.) P. D. Sell, Cichorium pumilum (Jacq.) Cout. |
Dwarf Chicory | עולש מצוי | a) Whole plant b) Leaves |
a) Poisoning b) Bacterial Infection, rheumatism |
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| Cistanche tubulosa (Schenk) Hook.f. | Yellow broomrape | יחנוק המדבר | a) Leaf and flower b) Roots |
a) Jaundice b) Urinary system |
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| Citrullus colocynthis(L.) Schrad. | Bitter Gourd | אבטיח הפקועה | a) Seed b) Fruit |
a) Liver diseases and diabetes b) Muscle relaxation |
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| Clematis cirrhosa L. | Fern-leaved clematis, | זלזלת הקנוקנות | a) Leaf and root b) Leaf and root |
a) Erection and nervous system b) Wounds and aching joints |
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| Coridothymus capitatus (L.) Rchb. | Conehead thyme, Israeli Thyme |
קורנית מקורקפת | Foliage | Heart diseases, paralysis, diabetes, tract pain and inflammation and respiratory system | ||
| Crataegus azarolus L. | Azarole Hawthorn | עוזרר אדום | Fruit and flower | Cardiovascular diseases, sexual weakness, cancer and diabetes | ||
| Cupressus sempervirens L. | Mediterranean cypress | ברוש מצוי | a) Fruit b) Fruit |
a) Diabetes and nervous system b) Antiseptic |
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| Cyclamen persicum Miller | Persian Cyclamen | רקפת מצויה | a) Leaf and bulb b) Leaf and bulb |
a) Skin infections b) Ear infections |
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| Daucus carota L.subsp. maximus (Desf.) Ball, Daucus maxima Desf. |
Wild carrot, Queen Anne's lace |
גזר קיפח | a) Root b) Leaf, root |
a) Jaundice, anemia and urinary system b) Skin problems and acne |
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| Ecballium elaterium (L.) A.Rich. |
Squirting cucumber | ירוקת החמור | a) Fruit b) Root |
a) Liver diseases, jaundice and sinusitis b) Skin diseases and muscle relaxation |
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| Eremostachys laciniata (L.) Bunge, Phlomis laciniata L. |
Desert spike | צמר מפוצל | a) Root and flower b) Leaf and fruit |
a) Allergy, headache and liver diseases b) Joint inflammations |
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| Eruca sativa Miller | Garden Rocket, Roquette, Arugula |
בן-חרדל מצוי ,רוֹקֶט | a) Leaf and seed b) Seed |
a) Sexual weakness b) Skin diseases and hair loss |
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| Eryngium creticum Lam. | Field Eryngo | חרחבינה מכחילה | a) Whole plant b) Leaf |
a) Liver diseases, poisoning, anemia and infertility problems b) Snake bites |
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| Euphorbia hierosolymitana Boiss. | Euphorbia hierosolymitana Boiss. | חלבלוב מגובשש | Stem | Warts | ||
| Ficus carica L. | Common fig, Edible fig | פיקוס התאנה | a) Stem b) Fruit c) Leaf |
a) Warts b) Constipation c) Kidney stones, respiratory system, asthma and cholesterol |
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| Ficus sycomorus L. | Sycamore fig, fig-mulberry |
שקמה | Stem | Skin diseases | ||
| Foeniculum vulgare Mill. | Fenkel, Sweet Fennel, Wild Fennel, Common Fennel |
שומר פשוט | a) Seed b) Leaf and stem |
a) Digestive system, obesity and headache b) Eye inflammation |
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| Geranium robertianum L., Geranium purpureum Vill. |
Herb Robert, Robert geranium |
גרניון הארגמן | a) Leaf and root b) Root |
a) Cholesterol b) Skin problems and acne |
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| Glaucium corniculatum (L.) J.H.Rudolph, Chelidonium corniculatum L. |
Blackspot Hornpoppy | פרגה מקרינה | Leaf and fruit | Eye inflammation | ||
| Hyoscyamus aureus L. ( | Golden Henbane | שיכרון זהוב | Leaf and seed | Backache, muscle-cramps and eye inflammation |
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| Hypericum triquetrifolium Turra, Hypericum crispum L. |
Triangular Leaved St John's Wort | פרע מסולסל | a) Whole plant b) Whole plant |
a) Depression and sexual weakness b) Skin diseases |
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| Inula viscosa (L.) Aiton, Dittrichia viscosa (L.) Greuter |
Strong-Smelling Inula | טיון דביק | Foliage | Muscle relaxation and infertility | ||
| Jasminum fruticans L. | Bush Jasmine | יסמין שיחני | Flower | Allergy and tiredness | ||
| Laurus nobilis | True Laurel, Sweet Bay | ער אציל | Leaf | Skin diseases and cancer | ||
| Lavandula officinalis Chaix ex Vill. | Common lavender | אזוביון רפואי | a)Flower b)Leaf, flower and seed |
a) Urinary system, asthma and nerve system b) Skin diseases |
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| Lupinus pilosus L., Lupinus varius |
Blue Lupine | תורמוס ההרים | a) Seed b) Seed |
a) Diabetes and kidney stones b) Skin diseases (hyperpigmentation) |
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| Lycium europaeum, Lycium intricatum Boiss. |
Boxthorn, European tea tree | אטד אירופי | a) Root b) Leaf |
a) High blood pressure and diabetes b) Hair loss, skin and eye irritation and wounds |
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| Majorana syriacum (L.) Kostel, Origanum syriaca L. |
Wild marjoram, Syrian Marjoram, Hyssop |
אזוב מצוי | Leaf | Intestinal pain and inflammation and high blood pressure | ||
| Malva nicaeensis All. | Southern Mallow | חלמית מצויה | Whole plant | Coughing, wounds and skin diseases | ||
| Marrubium vulgare L. | White Horehound | מרמר מצוי | a) Leaf b) Leaf |
a) Stomach pain and inflammation, bronchitis, nervous system and asthma b) Eye inflammation |
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| Matricaria aurea (L.) Sch. Bip. | Golden Chamomile | בבונג זהוב | Leaf and flower | Fever, coughing and heart diseases | ||
| Melissa officinalis L. | Lemon Balm, Sweet Balm, Balm leaf | מליסה רפואית | Leaf and flower | Stomach, intestine pain and inflammation, calming of nerves and headache | ||
| Mercurialis annua L. | Annual Mercury, Garden Mercury, French Mercury | מרקולית מצויה | a) Leaf b) Leaf |
a) Diabetes and cancer b) Skin diseases |
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| Micromeria fruticosa (L.) Druce, Micromeria serpyllifolia |
White savory,Tea Hyssop | זוטה לבנה | Foliage | Stomach, intestine pain and inflammation, fever, asthma and respiratory system | ||
| Morus nigra L. | Black Mulberry (Sycamine) | תות שחור | Leaf, stem and fruit | Diabetes, teeth and gum inflammation and cholesterol | ||
| Myrtus communis L. | Common Myrtle | הדס מצוי | a) Leaf b) Leaf |
a) Stomach, headache, intestine pain and inflammation b) Skin diseases |
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| Nerium oleander L. | Oleander | הרדוף הנחלים | a)Foliage b) Wooden stem |
a) Skin diseases b) Jaundice |
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| Ocimum basilicum L. | Sweet basil | בזיליקום, ריחן | Leaf and flower | Depression, migraine, stomach and intestinal ache | ||
| Olea europaea L. | Olivetree | זית אירופי | a) Leaf and fruits b) Fruit |
a) Coughing, diabetes, high blood pressure and stones in kidney b) Coughing and muscle contractions |
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| Paronychia argentea Lam. | Silver nailroot Silvery Whitlow Wort |
אלמוות הכסף | Leaf and flower | Stones in kidney, diabetes and heart diseases | ||
| Phagnalon rupestre (L.) DC., Phagnalon spathulatum Cass. |
African fleabane | צמרנית הסלעים | a) Foliage b) Foliage |
a) Toothache b) Antiseptic and astringent |
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| Pinus halepensis Miller | Aleppo Pine, Jerusalem pine | אורן ירושלים | a) Leaf and seed b) Seed |
a) Diabetes b) Sexual weakness |
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| Pistacia lentiscus L. | Mastic tree, Lentisc | אלת המסטיק | a) Leaf b) Leaf |
a) Jaundice and respiratory problems b) Bed wetting |
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| Polygonum aviculare L. Polygonum arenastrum Boreau |
Common knotweed | ארכובית הציפורים | Leaf, stem and flower | Diarrhea, blood circulation, urinary system and menstrual regulator | ||
| Polygonum equisetiforme Sibth. and Sm. | Horsetail Knotweed | ארכובית שבטבטית/a> | Root | Kidney diseases | ||
| Portulaca oleracea L. | Little hogweed, Purslane | רגלת הגינה | a) Foliage b) Foliage |
a) Kidney stones b) Sun stroke |
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| Prosopis farcta (Banks & Sol.) J.F. Macbr. Lagonychium farctum (Solander ex Russell) E.G.Bobrov |
Dwarf mesquite, Syrian mesquite | ינבוט השדה | Foliage | Menstrual cramps, kidney stones and diabetes | ||
| Quercus calliprinos Webb | Kermes Oak, Palestine oak | אלון מצוי | a) Fruit and bark b) Fruit and bark |
a) Cancer, bed wetting, ulcer and diabetes b) Skin diseases |
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| Quercus ithaburensis Decne. Quercus aegilops |
Tabor oak, Valonia oak | אלון התבור | Stem, bark and fruit | Cancer, fever, bed wetting, high blood pressure and ulcer | ||
| Retama raetam (Forssk.) Webb Lygos raetam |
White Broom | רותם המדבר | Leaf | Aching joints back pain and skin bruises | ||
| Rhamnus alaternus L. | Italian Buckthorn | אשחר רחב-עלים | Leaf | Liver diseases | ||
| Rhus coriaria L. | Tanners Sumach | אוג הבורסקאים | Fruit | Liver diseases, diarrhea and urinary system | ||
| Ricinus communis L. | Castor-Oil Plant, Palma Christi | קיקיון מצו | a) Seed b) Seed |
a) Laxative b) Hair loss and skin diseases |
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| Rosmarinus officinalis L. | Rosemary | רוזמרין רפואי | Leaf | Kidney diseases, liver diseases, arteriosclerosis and anemia | ||
| Ruta chalepensis L. Ruta bracteosa DC., Ruta angustifolia |
Herb-of-grace, Egyptian Rue, Ruda | פיגם מצוי | a) Leaf and stem b) Leaf and stem |
a) Arthritis, back ache, skin diseases, eye and ear infection b) Poisoning, nerve system |
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| Salvia fruticosa Mill. Salvia triloba |
Greek oregano, Greek sage | מרווה משולשת | Foliage | Stomach ache, intestinal gas and inflammation, diabetes and sexual weakness | ||
| Sanguisorba minor Scop. Poterium sanguisorba L. |
Salad burnet, Garden burnet | בן-סירה מיובל | a) Whole plant b) Whole plant |
a) Ulcer b) Skin diseases, burns and wounds |
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| Sarcopoterium spinosum (L.) Spach. Poterium spinosum L. |
Thorny burnet | סירה קוצנית | a) Leaf, seed and root b) Leaf and seed |
a) Diabetes b) Stomach pain, intestine pain and inflammation, kidney diseases and ulcer |
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| Satureja thymbra L. | Thyme-leaved savory, Roman hyssop |
צתרה ורודה | Foliage | Heart diseases, paralysis, diarrhea and coughing | ||
| Silene aegyptiaca (L.) L. f. | Egyptian Campion | ציפורנית מצרית | Whole plant | Fever | ||
| Smilax asperan L. | Mediterranean Smilax Prickly ivy |
קיסוסית קוצנית | Fruit and root | Diabetes and poisoning | ||
| Solanum nigrum L. | Black nightshade | סולנום שחור | Foliage | Skin diseases | ||
| Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. Carduus marianus (L.) |
Holy thistle, Milk thistle |
גדילן מצוי | Flower and seed | Liver diseases, poisoning, infertility and sexual weakness | ||
| Tamarix aphylla (L.) Karsten Tamarix articulate Vahl |
Athel tree, Athel tamarisk | אשל הפרקים | a) Leaf b) Leaf and seed |
a) Fever b) Eye inflammation |
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| Teucrium capitatum L. Teucrium polium L. |
Cat-thyme Germander | געדה מצויה | Foliage | Kidney, liver diseases, diabetes, stomach and intestine pain and inflammation | ||
| Thymelaea hirsuta (L.) Endl. Passerina hirsuta L. |
Shaggy Sparrow-Wort, Spur flax | מתנן שעיר | Foliage | Skin diseases | ||
| Triticum aestivum L. | Common wheat, Bread wheat | חיטה רכה, חיטה הלחם | a) Shoot b) Seed c) Seed |
a) ancer b) Anemia c) Skin diseases |
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| Urginea maritima (L.) Baker Drimia maritima (L.) Stearn |
Sea Squill | חצב מצוי | Bulb | Skin diseases | ||
| Urtica pilulifera L. Urtica dodartii L. |
Roman nettle | סרפד הכדורים | a) Foliage b) Seed |
a) Cancer, stomach, intestine pain and inflammation, liver diseases and circulatory system b) Bed wetting |
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| Verbena officinalis L. Verbena domingensis Urb. |
Common Verbena, Holy Herb | ורבנה רפואית | Foliage | Liver diseases, stomach pain, fever and menstrual cramps | ||
| Viola odorata L. | Sweet Violet, Common Violet | סגל ריחני | a) Foliage b) Foliage |
a) Respiratory system, stomach and intestine inflammation b) Skin diseases |
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| Vitis vinifera L. | Grapevine | גפן היין | a) Leaf b) Leaf |
a) Menstrual cramps and period regulation b) Varicose veins |
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| Ziziphus spina-christi (L.) Desf Rhamnus spina-christi L. |
Jujube, Christ’s thorn | שיזף מצוי ,אטד | a) Leaf and fruit b) Leaf and fruit |
a) Cholesterol reduction and cancer b) Eye inflammation and hair loss |