Woolly Hufariq | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
It is traditionally drunk as a mountain tea to aid digestion and respiration. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Sufi Hufariq
Latin name
Sideritis scardica
Common names
Sufi Hufariq
foreign names
Sideritis scardica
The group
Lamiaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
Balkan Mountains
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Lamiaceae family, the scientific name Sideritis scardica is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
pneumatic parts
chemical components
Flavonoids and phenylpropanoids
Properties and medical uses
It is traditionally drunk as a mountain tea to aid digestion and respiration.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the aerial parts may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Be aware of potential allergies and the quality of undocumented products.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
Balkan Mountains
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Sideritis scardica species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
The Balkan Mountains.
This traditional use illustrates the historical context but does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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