Illoggja biex tara dan l-oġġett f'lingwi oħra
Eucomis comosa (Houtt.)H.R.Wehrh. Hyacinthaceae Pineapple flower. From the Greek eu comis meaning 'good hair' referring to the tuft of leaves on top of the flowers. Comosa being Latin for 'with a tuft' referring to the same thing. Used in South African 'muthi' medicine. Enemas of Eucomis autumnalis are used in Africa to treat low backache, to aid postoperative recovery and to speed the healing of fractures. Decoctions are taken for the treatment of everything from hangovers to syphilis. The active ingredients include homisoflavones, which have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic activity (van Wyk et al, 2000). Photographed in the Medicinal Garden of the Royal College of Physicians, London.
Kreatur
- Dr Henry Oakeley
Suġġett
- Countryside
- Garden
- Herbal remedies
- Petal
- Poison
- Garden
Kreatur
- Dr Henry Oakeley
Suġġett
- Countryside
- Garden
- Herbal remedies
- Petal
- Poison
- Garden
Istituzzjoni fornitriċi
Aggregatur
Dikjarazzjoni tad-drittijiet tal-midja f'dan ir-rekord (sakemm mhux speċifikat mod ieħor)
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Drittijiet
- Credit: Dr Henry Oakeley
Sors
- B0009010
Identifikatur
- B0009010
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Pajjiż fornitur
- United Kingdom
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