Entry for Peganum harmala Linn. [family ZYGOPHYLLACEAE]
Entry From
Burkill, H.M. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol 5
Uses
Drink: alcoholic, stimulant Medicines: generally healing (whole plant) Medicines: pain-killers (whole plant) Medicines: sedatives, etc. (whole plant) Medicines: arthritis, rheumatism, etc. Phytochemistry: miscellaneously poisonous or repellent (stem root, seed) Phytochemistry: alkaloids (? plant (cattle)) Agri-horticulture: fodder (stem, root, seed) Products: dyes, stains, inks, tattoos and mordants (whole plant, seed) Social: religion, superstitions, magic