Iberis pruitii
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| Botanical Nomenclature | Iberis pruitii |
| Common Name | Pruit's Candytuft |
| Taxonomy- Family | Cruciferae, Brassicaceae |
| Distinguishing Features of the Plant | Iberis pruitii is a perennial, herbaceous plant growing up to 0,25m, with small, linear, green leaves and large flowers with white petals in inflorescences. The flowering and the harvesting take place from May to August. |
| Region Found | Ioannina (Smolikas, Pindos) |
| Part of the Plant with Active Substances | Leaves, root, fruits |
| Active Substances | Vitamin C, glycosides (sinigrin), enzymes (myrosinase), carbohydrates, bitter agents |
| Pharmacological Effects - Therapeutic Applications | The herbal tea has anti-scurvy, antirheumatic, diuretic, orexigenic and gastric properties. In folk medicine it is recommended for the treatment of gout, rheumatism, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis and dropsy. In homeopathy, the seeds of the plant are used against dyspepsia and flatulence. |
| Method of Administration | The plant is administered as antirheumatic, antiasthmatic and gastric in the form of herbal tea (a spoon of dried leaves and root in a cup of boiled water, 2-3 times daily) Warning: The use of herb preparations is not recommended without seeking advice from your physician or pharmacist. The substances they contain may interact with the subscribed drugs that the patient already takes, thus eliminating their therapeutic efficacy or inducing toxicity. They may also burden further weakened vital functions of the body thus exposing the patient to increased morbidity and life threatened conditions. |
| Toxicity- Adverse Effects | Overdose may cause nausea, vertigo and diarrhea |
| References | 1) http://encyclopaedia.alpinegardensociety.net/plants/Iberis/pruitii 2)http://www.myetymology.com/encyclopedia/Iberis.html 3)http://practicalplants.org/wiki/Iberis_amara 4)http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=k620 5)http://www.botanicalbytes.com/images/Iberis_sempervirens_Candy_Tuft_.pdf 6)http://www.daleharvey.com/Directory/A-Z+of+Plants/Plants+I/Iberis+Candytuft.html |