Medicinal plants/herbs in Israel (2024)

Scientific name Common name Hebrew name Part used Medicinal use

Alcea setosa (Boiss.) Alef.Bristly hollyhockחטמית זיפניתa) Leaf, flower and root
b) Leaf, flower and roota) Stomach and intestine pain, inflammation and asthma
b) Skin allergy and wounds
Alhagi maurorum Medik.Camelgrass הגה מצויהRootKidney stones and diarrhea Ammi visnaga (L.) Lam.Khella, Bishop's weed,
Tooth pickאמיתה קיצית, Amita KeitzitFlower and seedKidney inflammation and respiratory system (asthma) Amygdalus communis L.Common Almondשקד מצויFruit Leaf a) Local paralisis and hair loss; b)Stomach and intestine; Lung inflammation Anabasis articulata,
Salsola articulataBerry bearing glasswort,
Jointed Anabisיפרוק המדברLeaf and stemEctoparasites and eczema Anchusa strigosa Banks andSol.Prickly Alkanetלשון-פר סמורהLeafSkin diseases, arthritis and wounds Arbutus andrachne L.Eastern Strawberry treeקטלב מצויa)Leaf, fruit and root
b) Leaf and fruita)Urinary system, blood tonic and cancer;
b)Urinary system, aching joint and wounds Arum palaestinum Boiss.Palestine Arumלוף ארצישראליFoliageInternal bacterial infection, cancer,poisoning and circulatory system Asphodelus aestivus Brot.,
Asphodelus ramosus L.,
Asphodelus microcarpus Salzm. et Viv.Common Asphodelעירית גדולהBulb and rootEctoderm parasites, jaundice and psoriasis Atriplex halimus WrightCommon nameHebrew namea) Leaves; b) Leavesa) Heart diseases and diabetes;
b) Rheumatism Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile,
Ximenia aegyptiaca L.,
Agialida senegalensis Tiegh.Egyptian Balsamזקום מצריa) Leaf and young branches
b) Leaf and young branchesa) Wounds
b) Aching joints and varicose veins Brassica napus L.Rapeseed, Canolaכרוב הנפוסLeafCoughing, kidney stones and asthma Calicotome villosa (Poir.) LinkSpiny Broomקידה שעירהFlowerCardiovascular system, nervous system and blood dilution Calotropis procera ( Aiton)
W.T. AitonSodom's Appleפתילת-מדבר גדולהFiberSkin diseases, paralysis and coldness Capparis spinosa L.Common Caperצלף קוצניa) Root
b) Stem and fruita) Deafness
b) Back diseases Centaurea iberica Trevir.
ex Spreng.Iberian knapweedדרדר מצויa) Whole plant
b) Flowera) Diabetes
b) Antiseptic Ceratonia siliqua L.Carob tree,
St. John's-Breadחרוב מצויa) Leaf
b) Fruit
c) Fruita) Diabetes
b) Herpes and lip sores
c) Digestive system, coughing and diarrhea Cichorium endivia (Schousb.) P. D. Sell,
Cichorium pumilum (Jacq.) Cout.Dwarf Chicoryעולש מצויa) Whole plant
b) Leavesa) Poisoning
b) Bacterial Infection, rheumatism Cistanche tubulosa (Schenk) Hook.f.Yellow broomrapeיחנוק המדברa) Leaf and flower
b) Rootsa) Jaundice
b) Urinary system Citrullus colocynthis(L.) Schrad.Bitter Gourdאבטיח הפקועהa) Seed
b) Fruita) Liver diseases and diabetes
b) Muscle relaxation Clematis cirrhosa L. Fern-leaved clematis,זלזלת הקנוקנות a) Leaf and root
b) Leaf and roota) Erection and nervous system
b) Wounds and aching joints Coridothymus capitatus (L.) Rchb.Conehead thyme,
Israeli Thymeקורנית מקורקפתFoliageHeart diseases, paralysis, diabetes, tract pain and inflammation and respiratory system Crataegus azarolus L.Azarole Hawthornעוזרר אדוםFruit and flowerCardiovascular diseases, sexual weakness, cancer and diabetes Cupressus sempervirens L.Mediterranean cypressברוש מצויa) Fruit
b) Fruita) Diabetes and nervous system
b) Antiseptic Cyclamen persicum MillerPersian Cyclamenרקפת מצויהa) Leaf and bulb
b) Leaf and bulba) Skin infections
b) Ear infections Daucus carota L.subsp. maximus (Desf.) Ball,
Daucus maxima Desf.Wild carrot,
Queen Anne's lace גזר קיפחa) Root
b) Leaf, roota) Jaundice, anemia and urinary system
b) Skin problems and acne Ecballium elaterium
(L.) A.Rich.Squirting cucumberירוקת החמורa) Fruit
b) Roota) Liver diseases, jaundice and sinusitis
b) Skin diseases and muscle relaxation Eremostachys laciniata (L.) Bunge,
Phlomis laciniata L.Desert spikeצמר מפוצלa) Root and flower
b) Leaf and fruita) Allergy, headache and liver diseases
b) Joint inflammations Eruca sativa MillerGarden Rocket, Roquette,
Arugulaבן-חרדל מצוי ,רוֹקֶט a) Leaf and seed
b) Seeda) Sexual weakness
b) Skin diseases and hair loss Eryngium creticum Lam.Field Eryngoחרחבינה מכחילהa) Whole plant
b) Leafa) Liver diseases, poisoning, anemia and infertility problems
b) Snake bites Euphorbia hierosolymitana Boiss.Euphorbia hierosolymitana Boiss.חלבלוב מגובששStemWarts Ficus carica L.Common fig, Edible figפיקוס התאנהa) Stem
b) Fruit
c) Leafa) Warts
b) Constipation
c) Kidney stones, respiratory system,
asthma and cholesterol Ficus sycomorus L.Sycamore fig,
fig-mulberryשקמהStemSkin diseases Foeniculum vulgare Mill. Fenkel, Sweet Fennel,
Wild Fennel, Common Fennelשומר פשוטa) Seed
b) Leaf and stema) Digestive system, obesity and headache
b) Eye inflammation Geranium robertianum L.,
Geranium purpureum Vill.Herb Robert,
Robert geraniumגרניון הארגמןa) Leaf and root
b) Roota) Cholesterol
b) Skin problems and acne Glaucium corniculatum (L.) J.H.Rudolph,
Chelidonium corniculatum L. Blackspot Hornpoppyפרגה מקרינהLeaf and fruitEye inflammation Hyoscyamus aureus L. (Golden Henbaneשיכרון זהובLeaf and seedBackache, muscle-cramps
and eye inflammation Hypericum triquetrifolium Turra,
Hypericum crispum L. Triangular Leaved St John's Wortפרע מסולסלa) Whole plant
b) Whole planta) Depression and sexual weakness
b) Skin diseases Inula viscosa (L.) Aiton,
Dittrichia viscosa (L.) GreuterStrong-Smelling Inulaטיון דביקFoliageMuscle relaxation and infertility Jasminum fruticans L.Bush Jasmineיסמין שיחניFlowerAllergy and tiredness Laurus nobilisTrue Laurel, Sweet Bayער אצילLeafSkin diseases and cancer Lavandula officinalis Chaix ex Vill.Common lavenderאזוביון רפואיa)Flower
b)Leaf, flower and seeda) Urinary system, asthma and nerve system
b) Skin diseases Lupinus pilosus L.,
Lupinus variusBlue Lupineתורמוס ההרים a) Seed
b) Seeda) Diabetes and kidney stones
b) Skin diseases (hyperpigmentation) Lycium europaeum,
Lycium intricatum Boiss.Boxthorn, European tea treeאטד אירופיa) Root
b) Leafa) High blood pressure and diabetes
b) Hair loss, skin and eye irritation andwounds Majorana syriacum (L.) Kostel,
Origanum syriaca L.Wild marjoram,
Syrian Marjoram, Hyssopאזוב מצויLeafIntestinal pain and inflammation and high blood pressure Malva nicaeensis All.Southern Mallowחלמית מצויהWhole plantCoughing, wounds and skin diseases Marrubium vulgare L. White Horehoundמרמר מצויa) Leaf
b) Leafa) Stomach pain and inflammation, bronchitis, nervous system and asthma
b) Eye inflammation Matricaria aurea (L.) Sch.Bip.Golden Chamomileבבונג זהובLeaf and flowerFever, coughing and heart diseases Melissa officinalis L.Lemon Balm, Sweet Balm, Balm leafמליסה רפואיתLeaf and flowerStomach, intestine pain and inflammation, calming of nerves and headache Mercurialis annua L.Annual Mercury, Garden Mercury, French Mercuryמרקולית מצויהa) Leaf
b) Leafa) Diabetes and cancer
b) Skin diseases Micromeria fruticosa (L.) Druce,
Micromeria serpyllifoliaWhite savory,Tea Hyssopזוטה לבנהFoliageStomach, intestine pain and inflammation, fever, asthma and respiratory system Morus nigra L.Black Mulberry (Sycamine)תות שחורLeaf, stem and fruitDiabetes, teeth and gum inflammation and cholesterol Myrtus communis L.Common Myrtle הדס מצויa) Leaf
b) Leafa) Stomach, headache, intestine pain and inflammation
b) Skin diseases Nerium oleander L.Oleanderהרדוף הנחליםa)Foliage
b) Wooden stema) Skin diseases
b) Jaundice Ocimum basilicum L.Sweet basilבזיליקום, ריחןLeaf and flowerDepression, migraine, stomach and intestinal ache Olea europaea L.Olivetreeזית אירופיa) Leaf and fruits
b) Fruita) Coughing, diabetes, high blood pressure and stones in kidney
b) Coughing and muscle contractions Paronychia argentea Lam.Silver nailroot
Silvery Whitlow Wortאלמוות הכסףLeaf and flowerStones in kidney, diabetes and heart diseases Phagnalon rupestre (L.) DC.,
Phagnalon spathulatum Cass.African fleabaneצמרנית הסלעיםa) Foliage
b) Foliagea) Toothache
b) Antiseptic and astringent Pinus halepensis MillerAleppo Pine, Jerusalem pine אורן ירושליםa) Leaf and seed
b) Seeda) Diabetes
b) Sexual weakness Pistacia lentiscus L.Mastic tree, Lentiscאלת המסטיקa) Leaf
b) Leafa) Jaundice and respiratory problems
b) Bed wetting Polygonum aviculare L.
Polygonum arenastrum BoreauCommon knotweed ארכובית הציפוריםLeaf, stem and flowerDiarrhea, blood circulation, urinary system and menstrual regulator Polygonum equisetiforme Sibth. and Sm. Horsetail Knotweed ארכובית שבטבטית/a>RootKidney diseases Portulaca oleracea L. Little hogweed, Purslane רגלת הגינהa) Foliage
b) Foliagea) Kidney stones
b) Sun stroke Prosopis farcta (Banks & Sol.) J.F. Macbr.
Lagonychium farctum (Solander ex Russell) E.G.Bobrov Dwarf mesquite, Syrian mesquite ינבוט השדהFoliageMenstrual cramps, kidney stones and diabetes Quercus calliprinos WebbKermes Oak, Palestine oakאלון מצויa) Fruit and bark
b) Fruit and barka) Cancer, bed wetting, ulcer and diabetes
b) Skin diseases Quercus ithaburensis Decne.
Quercus aegilops Tabor oak, Valonia oak אלון התבורStem, bark and fruitCancer, fever, bed wetting, high blood pressure and ulcer Retama raetam (Forssk.) Webb
Lygos raetam White Broom רותם המדברLeafAching joints back pain and skin bruises Rhamnus alaternus L.Italian Buckthorn אשחר רחב-עליםLeafLiver diseases Rhus coriaria L.Tanners Sumach אוג הבורסקאיםFruitLiver diseases, diarrhea and urinary system Ricinus communis L. Castor-Oil Plant, Palma Christi קיקיון מצוa) Seed
b) Seeda) Laxative
b) Hair loss and skin diseases Rosmarinus officinalis L. Rosemary רוזמרין רפואיLeafKidney diseases, liver diseases, arteriosclerosisand anemia Ruta chalepensis L.
Ruta bracteosa DC., Ruta angustifoliaHerb-of-grace, Egyptian Rue, Ruda פיגם מצויa) Leaf and stem
b) Leaf and stema) Arthritis, back ache, skin diseases, eye and ear infection
b) Poisoning, nerve system Salvia fruticosa Mill.
Salvia trilobaGreek oregano, Greek sage מרווה משולשתFoliageStomach ache, intestinal gas and inflammation, diabetes and sexual weakness Sanguisorba minor Scop.
Poterium sanguisorba L. Salad burnet, Garden burnet בן-סירה מיובלa) Whole plant
b) Whole planta) Ulcer
b) Skin diseases, burns and wounds Sarcopoterium spinosum (L.) Spach.
Poterium spinosum L. Thorny burnet סירה קוצניתa) Leaf, seed and root
b) Leaf and seeda) Diabetes
b) Stomach pain, intestine pain and inflammation, kidney diseases and ulcer Satureja thymbra L.Thyme-leaved savory,
Roman hyssop צתרה ורודהFoliageHeart diseases, paralysis, diarrhea and coughing Silene aegyptiaca (L.) L. f.Egyptian Campion ציפורנית מצריתWhole plantFever Smilax asperan L. Mediterranean Smilax
Prickly ivy קיסוסית קוצניתFruit and rootDiabetes and poisoning Solanum nigrum L. Black nightshade סולנום שחורFoliageSkin diseases Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn.
Carduus marianus (L.) Holy thistle,
Milk thistle גדילן מצויFlower and seedLiver diseases, poisoning, infertility and sexual weakness Tamarix aphylla (L.) Karsten
Tamarix articulate Vahl Athel tree, Athel tamariskאשל הפרקיםa) Leaf
b) Leaf and seeda) Fever
b) Eye inflammation Teucrium capitatum L.
Teucrium polium L.Cat-thyme Germanderגעדה מצויהFoliageKidney, liver diseases, diabetes, stomach and intestine pain and inflammation Thymelaea hirsuta (L.) Endl.
Passerina hirsuta L. Shaggy Sparrow-Wort, Spur flaxמתנן שעירFoliageSkin diseases Triticum aestivum L.Common wheat, Bread wheatחיטה רכה, חיטה הלחםa) Shoot
b) Seed
c) Seeda) ancer
b) Anemia
c) Skin diseases Urginea maritima (L.) Baker
Drimia maritima (L.) StearnSea Squill חצב מצויBulbSkin diseases Urtica pilulifera L.
Urtica dodartii L. Roman nettleסרפד הכדוריםa) Foliage
b) Seeda) Cancer, stomach, intestine pain and inflammation, liver diseases and circulatory system
b) Bed wetting Verbena officinalis L.
Verbena domingensis Urb. Common Verbena, Holy Herb ורבנה רפואיתFoliageLiver diseases, stomach pain, feverand menstrual cramps Viola odorata L.Sweet Violet, Common Violet סגל ריחני a) Foliage
b) Foliagea) Respiratory system, stomach and intestine inflammation
b) Skin diseases Vitis vinifera L. Grapevine גפן הייןa) Leaf
b) Leafa) Menstrual cramps and period regulation
b) Varicose veins Ziziphus spina-christi (L.) Desf
Rhamnus spina-christi L. Jujube, Christ’s thorn שיזף מצוי ,אטד a) Leaf and fruit
b) Leaf and fruita) Cholesterol reduction and cancer
b) Eye inflammation and hair loss