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Table 4 Traditional use of medicinal plants in the Mt Stara Planina region (south-eastern Serbia)

From: Ethnobotanical and ethnomedicinal research into medicinal plants in the Mt Stara Planina region (south-eastern Serbia, Western Balkans)

Botanical name and voucher specimen

Family

Local common name

Status, Habitus, IUCN

Part/product of plant

Form of preparation

Mode of application

Diseases treated/number of respondents (ICPC-2)

Number of informants

Use value index (UV)

Achillea clypeolata Sm

St-pl-Ast-01/18BISS

Asteraceae

Žuta hajdučka trava, Raven

w/herb/E

Ap

Tea

O

T

Pain respiratory system R01(1);

Bleeding/haemorrhage NOS A10(2);

Genital symptom/complt female oth.) X29(40);

Trauma/injury NOS A80(2);

41

0.804

Achillea millefolium L

St-pl-Ast-02/18IBISS

Asteraceae

Bela hajdučka trava

w/herb

Ap

Tea

O

Pain respiratory system R01(1); Asthma R96(1); Abdominal pain epigastric D02(1); Chronic enteritis/ulcerative colitis D94(1); Haematemesis/vomiting blood D14(1); Liver disease NOS D97(3); Urinary calculus U95(1); Cholecystitis/cholelithiasis D98(1); Flatulence/gas/belching D08(3); Dyspepsia/indigestion D07(1); Constipation D12(1); Haemorrhoids K96(1); Loss of appetite T03(1); Weakness/tiredness general A04(1); Menstruation irregular/frequent X07(10); Menopausal symptom/complaint X11(10);

29

0.568

Agrimonia eupatoria L

St-pl-Ros-01/18BISS

Rosaceae

Petrovac, Ranjenik

w/herb

Ap

Tea

O

Jaundice D13(10); Liver disease NOS D97(2); Blood/lymph/spleen disease other B99(2); Stomach function disorder D87(1); Kidney symptom/complaint U14(1); Cholecystitis/cholelithiasis D98(2); Cystitis/urinary infection other U71(1); Diarrhoea D11(1); Infectious disease other/NOS A78(1); Health maintenance/prevention A98(1);

17

0.333

Alchemilla vulgaris L

St-pl-Ros-02/18IBISS

Rosaceae

Virak

w/herb

Ap

Tea

O

Infertility/subfertility W15(5); Abortion spontaneous W82(1); Menstruation irregular/frequent X07(3); Menopausal symptom/complaint X11(6);

15

0.294

Allium cepa L

St-pl-All-01/18IBISS

Amaryllidaceae

Crni luk

c/herb

Tu

Compress

T

Skin infection post-traumatic S11(11);

11

0.216

Allium sativum L

St-pl-All-02/18IBISS

Amaryllidaceae

Beli luk

C/herb

Tu

Fresh

O

Health maintenance/prevention A98(26); Elevated blood pressure K85(34);

51

1

Allium ursinum L

St-pl-All-03/18IBISS

Amaryllidaceae

Sremuš

w/herb/LC

Le

Fresh, tincture

O

Elevated blood pressure K85(34); Health maintenance/prevention A98(17);

51

1

Althaea officinalis L

St-pl-Mal-01/18IBISS

Malvaceae

Beli slez

w/herb

Ro

Tea, decoction

O

Acute bronchitis/bronchiolitis R78(3); Laryngitis/tracheitis acute R77(2); Peptic ulcer other D86(1); Duodenal ulcer D85(1); Constipation D12(1); Health maintenance/prevention A98(1);

8

0.157

Anacamptis morio (L.) R.M.Bateman, Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

St-pl-Orc-01/18IBISS

Orchidaceae

Kaćun, Salep

w/herb/NT

Tu

Tea

O

Diarrhoea D11(1);

1

0.019

Arctium lappa L

St-pl-Ast-03IBISS

Asteraceae

Čičak veliki

w/herb

Ro

Tea

O

Liver disease NOS D97(1);

1

0.019

Artemisia absinthium L

St-pl-Ast-04/18IBISS

Asteraceae

Beli pelin

w/herb

Ap

Tea

Brandy—‘Pelinkovac’

O

Stomach function disorder D87(21);

Liver disease NOS D97(5); Cholecystitis/cholelithiasis D98(5); Cystitis/urinary infection other U71(1); Menstruation irregular/frequent X07(1); Loss of appetite T03(4); Diabetes non-insulin dependent T90(1);

28

0.549

Asarum europaeum L

St-pl-Ar-01/18IBISS

Aristolochiaceae

Kopitnjak

w/herb

Le

Tea, fresh leaves

O

Kidney symptom/complaint U14(1);

1

0.019

Bellis perennis L

St-pl-Ast-05/18IBISS

Asteraceae

Bela rada

w/herb

Fl

Tea

T

Skin symptom/complaint other S29(2);

2

0.039

Betula pubescens Ehrh

St-pl-Bet-01/18IBISS

Betulaceae

Bela breza

w/tree

Le

Tea

O

Joint symptom/complaint NOS L20(2); Urinary retention U08(1); Feeling anxious/nervous/tense P01(1); Weakness/tiredness general A04(1); Heart failure K77(1);

5

0.098

Calendula officinalis L

St-pl-Ast-06/18IBISS

Asteraceae

Neven

c/herb

Fl

Tea

Ointment

O

T

For detoxification of the blood (tea) A98(1); Weakness/tiredness general A04(3);

Varicose veins of leg K95(29);

33

0.647

Capsella bursa-pastoris Medik

St-pl-Bra-01/18IBISS

Brassicaceae

Rusomača, Hoću-neću

w/herb

Ap

Tea, decoction

O

Bleeding/haemorrhage NOS A10(1); from the nose R06(3); Stomach function disorder D87(1); Intermenstrual bleeding X08(4); Haemorrhoids K96(2);

10

0.196

Carlina acaulis L

St-pl-Ast-07/18IBISS

Asteraceae

Šeremetka, Vilino sito

w/herb

Ro

Fresh (it is eaten)

O

Cystitis/urinary infection other U71(1); Urinary calculus U95(1); Gout T92(1); Diabetes non-insulin dependent T90(6);

7

0.137

Carlina vulgaris L

St-pl-Ast-08/18IBISS

Asteraceae

Obični kravljak

w/herb

Ap

Bath

T

Haemorrhoids K96(2);

2

0.039

Centaurea cyanus L

St-pl-Ast-09/18IBISS

Asteraceae

Različak

w/herb

Fl

Tea

O

T

Urinary retention U08(1);

Conjunctivitis infectious F70(1); Eye infection/inflammation other F73(1);

2

0.039

Centaurium erythraea Rafn

St-pl-Gen-01/18IBISS

Gentianaceae

Crveni kantarion, Kičica

w/herb

Ap

Tea

Oil

O

T

Loss of appetite T03(1); Dyspepsia/indigestion D07(1); Abdominal pain epigastric D02(2); Change faeces/bowel movements D18(2); Liver disease NOS D97(1); Splenomegaly B87(2); Flatulence/gas/belching D08(1); Diabetes non-insulin dependent T90(6); Diarrhoea D11(3); Health maintenance/prevention A98(5); Fever A03(5); Haemorrhoids K96(1);

Limited function/disability (n) N28(1); Pain general/multiple sites A01(1) (applied externally as a liniment);

30

0.588

Cetraria islandica (L.) Ach

St-pl-Par-01/18IBISS/lichen

Parmeliaceae

Islandski lišaj

w

WhPl

Tea, syrup

O

Cough R05(3);

3

0.059

Chelidonium majus L

St-pl-Pap-01/18IBISS

Papaveraceae

Lišajevac, Rusa trava

w/herb

WhPl

Tea

Juice (fresh)

O

T

Rheumatoid/seropositive arthritis L88(1); Fibromyoma uterus X78(1); Kidney symptom/complaint U14(1); Liver disease NOS D97(2); Cholecystitis/cholelithiasis D98(2); Haemorrhoids K96(3); Malignant neoplasm stomach D74(4); Malignant neoplasm colon/rectum D75(4); Dysuria/painful urination U01(1); Tinnitus, ringing/buzzing ear H03(1); Health maintenance/prevention A98(1);

Warts S03(24) (the juice is applied externally); Malignant neoplasm of skin S77(10);

*Care should be taken when taken orally as c. majus is poisonous in larger doses. Most often only a small teacupful of the tea is drunk

34

0.666

Cichorium intybus L

St-pl-Ast-10/18IBISS

Asteraceae

Vodopija

w/herb/LC

Ro

Tea

O

Loss of appetite T03(2); Diarrhoea D11(2); Liver disease NOS D97(3); Cholecystitis/cholelithiasis D98(3); Peptic ulcer other D86(2); Headache N01(1); Feeling anxious/nervous/tense P01(1); Heart failure K77(1); Health maintenance/prevention A98(9);

19

0.372

Clinopodium nepeta subsp. spruneri (Boiss.) Bartolucci & F.Conti

St-pl-Lam-01/18IBISS

Lamiaceae

Divlji bosiljak, Verem trava

w/herb

Ap

Tea (one-component or tea blend: lavender, calamint, thyme and nettles)

O

Feeling anxious/nervous/tense P01(2);

2

0.039

Cornus mas L

St-pl-Cor-01/18IBISS

Cornaceae

Dren

w/tree

Fr

Juice, pickling liquid

O

Iron deficiency anaemia B80(41);

41

0.804

Corylus avellana L

St-pl-Bet-02/18IBISS

Betulaceae

Leska

w/tree

Le, Bk

Tea

O

Diarrhoea D11(5);

5

0.098

Crataegus monogyna Jacq

St-pl-Ros-03/18IBISS

Rosaceae

Glog

w/tree

Fl, Le, Fr

Tea, juice

O

Heart failure K77 (38); Elevated blood pressure K85(3); Feeling anxious/nervous/tense P01(1);

38

0.745

Cydonia oblonga Mill

St-pl-Ros-04/18IBISS

Rosaceae

Dunja

w/tree

Le

Tea

O

Diarrhoea D11(9);

9

0.176

Delphinium consolida L

St-pl-Ran-03/18IBISS

Ranunculaceae

Žavornjak

w/herb

Ap

Tea

O

Prostatitis/seminal vesiculitis Y73(1);

1

0.019

Dioscorea communis (L.) Caddick & Wilkin

St-pl-Dio-01/18IBISS

Dioscoreaceae

Bljušt

w/herb

Fr

Fresh

T

Gout T92(2);

2

0.039

Elymus repens (L.) Gould

St-pl-Poa-01/18IBISS

Poaceae

Pirevina

w/herb

Ro

Tea

O

Pyelonephritis/pyelitis U70(1); Urethritis U72(1); Haemorrhoids K96(1); Benign prostatic hypertrophy Y85(1); Injury urinary tract U80(1);

4

0.078

Epilobium angustifolium L

St-pl-Ona-01/18IBISS

Onagraceae

Kiprovina

w/herb

Ap

Tea

O

Benign prostatic hypertrophy Y85(5);

5

0.098

Epilobium parviflorum Schreb

St-pl-Ona-02/18IBISS

Onagraceae

Svilovina, Vrbovka

w/herb

Ap

Tea

O

Prostate symptom/complaint Y06(3); Bladder symptom/complaint other U13(3); Kidney symptom/complaint U14(3);

6

0.117

Equisetum arvense L

St-pl-Equ-01/18IBISS

Equisetaceae

Rastavić

w/herb/LC

Ap

Tea

O

Urinary retention U08(9);

9

0.176

Euphrasia officinalis L

St-pl-Oro-01/18IBISS

Orobanchaceae

Vidac

w/herb

Ap

Tea

T

Eye infection/inflammation other F73(1);

1

0.019

Filipendula ulmaria (L.) Maxim

St-pl-Ros-05/18IBISS

Rosaceae

Medunika

w/herb

Fl

Tea

O

Fibromyoma uterus X78(1); Heartburn D03(9); Peptic ulcer other D86(3);

12

0.235

Foeniculum vulgare Mill

St-pl-Api-02/18IBISS

Apiaceae

Komorač

w/herb

Se

Tea;

seeds are added to food

O

Flatulence/gas/belching D08(4);

4

0.078

Fragaria vesca L

St-pl-Ros-07/18IBISS

Rosaceae

Divlja jagoda

w/herb/LC

Le, Fr

Tea; the fruits are eaten raw

O

Diarrhoea D11(1); Gastrointestinal infection D70(1); Urinary retention U08(3); Haemorrhoids K96(1); Health maintenance/prevention A98(1);

8

0.157

Frangula alnus Mill

St-pl-Rh-01/18IBISS

Rhamnaceae

Krušina

w/tree

Bk (dried and left to stand for at least a year)

Tea

O

Change faeces/bowel movements D18(2);

2

0.039

Fumaria officinalis L

St-pl-Fu-01/18IBISS

Papaveraceae

Dimnjača

w/herb

Ap

Tea (used for only 7–8 days)

O

Health maintenance/prevention A98(1); Liver disease NOS D97(2);

3

0.059

Galega officinalis L

St-pl-Fab-02/18IBISS

Fabaceae

Ždraljevina

w/herb

Ap

Tea

O

Diabetes non-insulin dependent T90(2);

2

0.039

Galium aparine L

St-pl-Rub-02/18IBISS

Rubiaceae

Broć, lepljivac

w/herb

Ap

Tea

T

Trauma/injury NOS A80(3); Lymph gland(s) enlarged/painful B02(1); Malignant neoplasm of skin S77 (1); Neoplasm skin benign/unspecified S79(1); Acne S96(1); Boil/carbuncle S10(2); Corn/callosity S20(1);

7

0.137

Galium odoratum Scop

St-pl-Rub-1/18IBISS

Rubiaceae

Lazarkinja

w/herb

Ap

Tea

O

Headache N01(1); Sleep disturbance P06(1);

1

0.019

Galium verum L

St-pl-Rub-03IBISS

Rubiaceae

Ivanjsko cveće

w/herb

Ap

Tea

O

T

Hypothyroidism/myxoedema T86(2); Malig. neoplasm digest other/NOS D77(1); Kidney symptom/complaint U14(1); Liver disease NOS D97(1); Blood/lymph/spleen disease other B99(1); Leukaemia B73(1); Epilepsy N88(1); Stomach function disorder D87(1); Feeling anxious/nervous/tense P01(1);

Skin injury other S19(8); Burn/scald S14(18); Boil/carbuncle S10(7) Malignant neoplasm of skin S77(2);

39

0.765

Gentiana asclepiadea L

St-pl-Gen-01/18IBISS

Gentianaceae

Plava lincura, Trava od žutice, Svećica

w/herb

Ap, Ro

Herb brandy ‘Travarica’ (1 small glassful is drunk in the morning);

Medicinal mixture: a kilogram of honey is mixed with approx. 50 g of the powdered root

One teaspoonful is taken (sucked) three times a day, under the tongue, before food. Instead of honey, the powdered root can be drunk with a little water, before food

O

Stomach function disorder D87(1); Malignancy NOS A79(51);

Liver disease NOS D97(5); Abdominal pain/cramps general D01(5); Jaundice D13(7); Health maintenance/prevention A98(2);

51

1

Gentiana cruciata L

St-pl-Gen-02/18IBISS

Gentianaceae

Otodovka

w/herb

Ap

Herb brandy

‘Travarica’;

Tea;

O

Stomach function disorder D87(6); Malignancy NOS A79(51);

A panacea – Feeling anxious/nervous/tense P01(4); Diabetes non-insulin dependent T90(3); Health maintenance/prevention A98(2); Worms/other parasites D96(5); Genital pain female X01(1); Liver disease NOS D97(4); Cholecystitis/cholelithiasis D98(4); Prostate symptom/complaint Y06(4); Change faeces/bowel movements D18(1); Cough R05(1); Loss of appetite T03(2);

51

1

Gentiana lutea L

St-pl-Gen-03/18IBISS

Gentianaceae

Lincura

w/herb/LC/HD

Ro

‘Gentian brandy’

(approx 50–100 g of root should be left to sit for 3 weeks in 1 L of twice-distilled brandy; one small glassful is drunk three times a day)

O

Dyspepsia/indigestion D07(34); Stomach function disorder D87(17);

51

1

Geranium robertianum L

St-pl-Ger-01/18IBISS

Geraniaceae

Crveni zdravac

w/herb

Ap

Tea

O

Injury urinary tract U80(3); Teeth/gum symptom/complaint D19(1); Mouth/tongue/lip symptom/complt. D20(1); Jaundice D13(2); Swollen ankles/oedema K07(1); Health maintenance/prevention A98(1);

7

0.137

Geum urbanum L

St-pl-Ros-08/18IBISS

Rosaceae

Zečija stopa

w/herb

Ro, Ap

Tea

O

Health maintenance/prevention A98(1);

1

0.019

Glechoma hederacea L

St-pl-Lam-02/18IBISS

Lamiaceae

Dobričica

w/herb

Ap

Tea

O

Respiratory symptom/complaint oth. R29(2);

2

0.039

Hedera helix L

St-pl-Ara-01/18IBISS

Araliaceae

Bršljan

w/herb

Le

Decoction

T

Allergy/allergic reaction NOS A92(1);

1

0.019

Heracleum sphondylium L

St-pl-Api-03/18IBISS

Apiaceae

Mečija šapa

w/herb

Ro

Tea

O

Epilepsy N88(1);

1

0.019

Herniaria glabra L

St-pl-Car-01/18IBISS

Caryophyllaceae

Kilavica, Sitnica

w/herb

WhPl

Tea

O

Urinary retention U08(1);

1

0.019

Humulus lupulus L

St-pl-Can-01/18IBISS

Cannabaceae

Hmelj

w/herb

Le, Fl

Tea

O

Feeling anxious/nervous/tense P01(2);

2

0.039

Hylotelephium spectabile (Boreau) H.Ohba

St-pl-Cras-01/18IBISS

Crassulaceae

Debela koka

w/c/herb

Le

Compress (the epidermis is removed from the leaf)

T

Boil/carbuncle S10(15); Skin injury other S19(17); Laceration/cut S18(3);

29

0.568

Hypericum perforatum L

St-pl-Hyp-01/18IBISS

Hypericaceae

Kantarion

w/herb

Ap

Tea, Oil

O

T

O/T

Peptic ulcer other D86(1); Liver disease NOS D97(2); Cholecystitis/cholelithiasis D98(2); Speech disorder N19(2); Sleep disturbance P06(4); Feeling anxious/nervous/tense P01(1); Bedwetting/enuresis P12(1);

Burn/scald S14(42) (applied externally); Laceration/cut S18(2); Skin injury other S19(35); Ear pain/earache H01(2) (the oil is used in the form of drops to treat earache); Haemorrhoids K96(2);

Pain respiratory system R01(1); Headache N01(1); Health maintenance/prevention A98(4);

51

1

Hyssopus officinalis L

St-pl-Lam-03/18IBISS

Lamiaceae

Miloduh, Izop

w/c//herb

Ap

Tea

O

Chest pain NOS A11(2); Pain respiratory system R01(4);

4

0.078

Inula helenium L

St-pl-Ast-12/18IBISS

Asteraceae

Beli oman

w/herb

Le, Fl

Tea

Tincture

O

T

Pain respiratory system R01(1); Sputum/phlegm abnormal R25(1); Health maintenance/prevention A98(1) (tea);

Rheumatoid/seropositive arthritis rheumatism L88(4); Limited function/disability (n) N28(1);

6

0.117

Juglans regia L

St-pl-Jug-01/18IBISS

Juglandaceae

Orah

w/c/tree

Le, Fr

Tea; the fruits are eaten raw; Walnut brandy – ‘Orahovača’

O

Health maintenance/prevention A98(2);

2

0.039

Juniperus communis L

St-pl-Cup-01/18IBISS

Cupressaceae

Kleka

w/shrub

Fr

Ro

Juniper brandy – ‘Klekovača’; Tea

Balm

O

T

‘Klekovača’: Health maintenance/prevention A98(13) and for massaging (improves circulation) – taken before breakfast; Gastrointestinal infection D70(3);

Tea: Prostatitis/seminal vesiculitis Y73(3); Urinary retention U08(2); Cystitis/urinary infection other U71(1); Cholecystitis/cholelithiasis D98(D) 1;

Chronic bronchitis R79(3);

Rheumatoid/seropositive arthritis L88(7);

17

0.333

Leonurus cardiaca L

St-pl-Lam-04/18IBISS

Lamiaceae

Srdačica

w/herb

Ap

Tea

O

T (a compress)

Paroxysmal tachycardia K79(4); Cardiac arrhythmia NOS K80(4); Feeling anxious/nervous/tense P01(2);

Burn/scald S14(2); Skin injury other S19(2); Boil/carbuncle S10(2); Dermatitis/atopic eczema S87(2);

6

0.117

Linum sp.

St-pl-Lin-01/18IBISS

Linaceae

Lan

w/herb

Se

Tea

O

Constipation D12(2); Weight loss T08(1);

3

0.059

Lycopodium clavatum L

St-pl-Lyc-01/18IBISS

Lycopodiaceae

Prečica, Crvotočina

w/herb/LC

WhPl

Tea (only one cup drunk a day, before breakfast)

O

Pain general/multiple sites A01(1); Liver disease NOS D97(1); Chronic ulcer skin S97(1);

1

0.019

Lycopus europaeus L

St-pl-Lam-05/18IBISS

Lamiaceae

Gagamija

w/herb/LC

Ap

Tea

O

Hyperthyroidism/thyrotoxicosis T85(1);

1

0.019

Lythrum salicaria L

St-pl-Lyt-01/18IBISS

Lythraceae

Vrbica, Tvrdac

w/herb/LC

Ap

Tea

O

Diarrhoea D11(1); Abdominal pain epigastric D02(2); Chronic enteritis/ulcerative colitis D94(2); Feeling anxious/nervous/tense P01(1); Genital pain female X01(1); Intermenstrual bleeding X08(2); Sexual function sympt./complt.(m) Y08(1); Cystitis/urinary infection other U71(1);

6

0.117

Malus sylvestris (L.) Mill

St-pl-Ros-09/18IBISS

Rosaceae

Divlja jabuka

w/tree/DD

Fr

Le

Pickling juice; Vinegar

Compress

O

T

Health maintenance/prevention A98(2);

Trauma/injury NOS A80(2);

3

0.059

Malva sylvestris L

St-pl-Mal-02/18IBISS

Malvaceae

Crni slez

w/herb

Fl

Le

Decoction (for cleaning and as a compress);

Cataplasm (a mash is made from mallow leaves and barley flour)

T

Skin injury other S19(3);

Benign neoplasm thyroid T72(1);

4

0.078

Marrubium vulgare L

St-pl-Lam-06/18IBISS

Lamiaceae

Marulja, Očajnica

w/herb

Ap

Tea

O

Infertility/subfertility W15(2);

2

0.039

Matricaria chamomilla L

St-pl-Ast-13/18IBISS

Asteraceae

Kamilica

w/herb

Ap

Tea

O

Pain respiratory system R01 (5); Influenza R80 (12);

15

0.294

Melilotus albus Medik

St-pl-Fab-04/18IBISS

Fabaceae

Beli kokotac

w/herb/LC

Ap

Tea

O

Heart pain K01(1); Varicose veins of leg K95(1);

1

0.019

Melilotus officinalis (L.) Pall

St-pl-Fab-03/18IBISS

Fabaceae

Žuti kokotac

w/herb/LC

Ap

Tea

O

Heart pain K01(1); Varicose veins of leg K95(5);

5

0.098

Melissa officinalis L

St-pl-Lam-07/18IBISS

Lamiaceae

Matičnjak, Matočina

w/herb

Ap

Tea

O

Pain respiratory system R01(22); Feeling anxious/nervous/tense P01(5);

27

0.529

Mentha × piperita L

St-pl-Lam-08/18IBISS

Lamiaceae

Pitoma nana

w/c/herb

Ap

Tea

O

Stomach function disorder D87(40); Pain respiratory system R01(4); Cough R05(7); Acute bronchitis/bronchiolitis R78(3); Chronic bronchitis R79(3); Influenza R80(22);

50

0.980

Mentha pulegium L

St-pl-Lam-09/18IBISS

Lamiaceae

Metvica

w/herb/LC

Ap

Tea

O

Stomach function disorder D87(12);

12

0.235

Mentha spicata L

St-pl-Lam-10/18IBISS

Lamiaceae

Divlja nana

w/herb/LC

Ap

Tea

O

Pain respiratory system R01(2); Acute bronchitis/bronchiolitis R78(2); Chronic bronchitis R79(2); Cough R05(1); Stomach function disorder D87(3);

8

0.157

Morus nigra L

St-pl-Mor-01/18IBISS

Moraceae

Crni dud

w/c/tree

Le

Tea

O

Diabetes non-insulin dependent T90(17);

17

0.333

Nasturtium officinale R.Br

St-pl-Bra-02/18IBISS

Brassicaceae

Potočarka

w/herb

Le

Juice

T

Acne S96(1);

1

0.019

Ocimum basilicum L

St-pl-Lam-12/18IBISS

Lamiaceae

Bosiljak

c/herb

Ap

Tea

O

Feeling anxious/nervous/tense P01(2); Sneezing/nasal congestion R07(9);

11

0.216

Ononis spinosa L

St-pl-Fab-05/18IBISS

Fabaceae

Zečiji trn

w/shrub

Ap

Tea

O

Urinary retention U08(2); Cystitis/urinary infection other U71(2); Urinary calculus U95(1);

3

0.059

Origanum vulgare L

St-pl-Lam-13/18IBISS

Lamiaceae

Vranilovka

w/herb

Ap

Tea, decoction

O

Influenza R80(3); Pain respiratory system R01(2); Strep throat R72(4); Cough R05(3); Acute bronchitis/bronchiolitis R78(3); Chronic bronchitis R79(3); Abdominal pain/cramps general D01(2); Dyspepsia/indigestion D07(2); Jaundice D13(2); Anxiety disorder/anxiety state P74(1); Tinnitus, ringing/buzzing ear H03(1); Headache N01(1); Infertility/subfertility male Y10(1);

21

0.412

Oxalis acetosella L

St-pl-Oxa-01/18IBISS

Oxalidaceae

Zečija soca

w/herb

Le (only fresh)

Tea, juice

O

Jaundice D13(1); Pyelonephritis/pyelitis U70(1); Dermatitis/atopic eczema S87(1);

3

0.059

Persicaria bistorta Samp

St-pl-Polygo-02/18IBISS

Polygonaceae

Srčanik, Srčenica

w/herb

Rh

Tea

O

Bleeding/haemorrhage NOS A10(2); Malignancy NOS A79(2); Health maintenance/prevention A98(2); Diarrhoea D11(3); Stomach function disorder D87(3); Heart pain K01(1); Genital pain female X01(16); Fibromyoma uterus X78(5);

26

0.510

Peucedanum sp.

St-pl-Api-05/18IBISS

Apiaceae

Raskovnik

w/herb

Ap

Tea, decoction

O

Mouth/tongue/lip symptom/complt. D20(1); Haematemesis/vomiting blood D14(1); Haemorrhoids K96(1); Nosebleeds/epistaxis R06(1); Urinary calculus U95(1); Urinary frequency/urgency U02(1); Menstruation excessive X06(1); Infertility/subfertility male Y10(1);

6

0.117

Phaseolus vulgaris L

St-pl-Fab-06/18IBISS

Fabaceae

Pasulj

c/herb

Fr (empty pods)

Tea

O

Diabetes non-insulin dependent T90(1);

1

0.019

Picea abies (L.) H.Karst

St-pl-Pin-01/18IBISS

Pinaceae

Smrča

w/tree

Re

Compress

T

Skin texture symptom/complaint S21(4); Trauma/injury NOS A80(2);

4

0.078

Pinus nigra J.F.Arnold

St-pl-Pin-02/18 IBISS

Pinaceae

Crni bor

w/tree

Ne, Re

Syrup (needles)

Compress (resin)

O

T

Cough R05(4) (syrup);

Skin texture symptom/complaint S21(5) (resin);

5

0.098

Plantago lanceolata L

St-pl-Pla-01/18IBISS

Plantaginaceae

Ženska bokvica

w/herb

Le

Tea, syrup

Mixed with honey

Compress

O

T

Cough R05(5); Urinary frequency/urgency U02(2); Health maintenance/prevention A98(4); Diarrhoea D11(2); Chronic enteritis/ulcerative colitis D94(2); Abdominal pain/cramps general D01(1); Duodenal ulcer D85(3); Genital pain female X01(1);

Abdominal pain/cramps general D01(1) (the leaves are ground and mixed with honey);

Trauma/injury NOS A80(31); Skin infection other S76(41); Chronic ulcer skin S97(31);

49

0.961

Plantago major L

St-pl-Pla-02/18IBISS

Plantaginaceae

Muška bokvica

w/herb

Le

Tea, syrup

Mixed with honey

Compress

O

T

Cough R05(5); Urinary frequency/urgency U02(2); Health maintenance/prevention A98(4); Diarrhoea D11(2); Chronic enteritis/ulcerative colitis D94(2); Abdominal pain/cramps general D01(1); Duodenal ulcer D85(3); Genital pain female X01(1);

Abdominal pain/cramps general D01(1) (the leaves are ground and mixed with honey);

Trauma/injury NOS A80(31); Skin infection other S76(41); Chronic ulcer skin S97(31);

49

0.961

Polygonum aviculare L

St-pl-Polygo-01/18IBISS

Polygonaceae

Troskot

w/herb

Ap

Tea

O

Health maintenance/prevention A98(1); Diarrhoea D11(1); Rectal bleeding D16(1); Jaundice D13(1); Rheumatoid/seropositive arthritis L88(1); Chronic obstructive pulmonary dis R95(1); Urinary calculus U95(1); Kidney symptom/complaint U14(1); Gout T92(1);

5

0.098

Polypodium vulgare L

St-pl-Polyp-01/18IBISS

Polypodiaceae

Slatka paprat

w/herb

Rh

Tea

O

Acute bronchitis/bronchiolitis R78(1); Chronic obstructive pulmonary dis R95(1);

1

0.019

Potentilla erecta (L.) Raeusch

St-pl-Ros-10/18IBISS

Rosaceae

Trava steža

w/herb

Rh

Decoction

O

T

Abdominal pain/cramps general D01(1); Bleeding/haemorrhage NOS A10(2); Diarrhoea D11(1); Mouth/tongue/lip symptom/complt. D20(1); Haemorrhoids K96(2);

Skin injury other S19(3);

9

0.176

Primula veris L

St-pl-Pri-02/18IBISS

Primulaceae

Jagorčevina

w/herb

Ro, Fl

Tea, syrup

O

Acute bronchitis/bronchiolitis R78(13); Cough R05(6); Feeling anxious/nervous/tense P01(1);

13

0.255

Prunus avium (L.) L

St-pl-Ros-11/18IBISS

Rosaceae

Trešnja

w/c/tree/LC

Fr

Herb brandy ‘Travarica’

O

Dyspepsia/indigestion D07(1); Health maintenance/prevention A98(1);

1

0.019

Prunus spinosa L

St-pl-Ros-12/18IBISS

Rosaceae

Trnjina

w/shrub/LC

Fr

Juice, tea, the fruits are eaten raw

O

Headache N01(1); Heart failure K77(3); Cholecystitis/cholelithiasis D98(4); Diabetes non-insulin dependent T90(4);

10

0.196

Pulmonaria officinalis L

St-pl-Bor-02/18IBISS

Boraginaceae

Plućnjak

w/herb

Ap

Tea

O

Asthma R96(14); Acute bronchitis/bronchiolitis R78(8); Tuberculosis A70(3); Cough R05(2);

21

0.412

Pyrus pyraster (L.) Burgsd

St-pl-Ros-13/18IBISS

Rosaceae

Divlja kruška

w/tree/LC

Le, Bk

Fr

Tea

Pickling juice ‘vinegar’; Herb brandy ‘Travarica’

O

Lipid disorder T93(31); Diabetes non-insulin dependent T90(12);

Stomach function disorder D87(1);

Health maintenance/prevention A98(3);

33

0.647

Rosa canina L

St-pl-Ros-14/18IBISS

Rosaceae

Šipak, Divlja ruža

w/shrub

Fr

Tea

O

Pain respiratory system R01(16); Influenza R80(12);

16

0.314

Rubus idaeus L

St-pl-Ros-16/18IBISS

Rosaceae

Malina

w/shrub

Le, Fr

Tea, the fruits are eaten raw

O

Fever A03(1); Laryngitis/tracheitis acute R77(1); Diarrhoea D11(1); Rectal bleeding D16(1); Menstruation excessive X06(3); Uncomplicate labour/delivery still W91(1);

7

0.137

Rubus plicatus Weihe & Nees

St-pl-Ros-15/18IBISS

Rosaceae

Kupina

w/shrub

Le, Fr

Tea; the fruits are eaten raw

O

Health maintenance/prevention A98(7); Iron deficiency anaemia B80(13); Pain respiratory system R01(1); Cough R05(1); Laryngitis/tracheitis acute R77(1); Dyspepsia/indigestion D07(3); Diarrhoea D11(2); Mouth/tongue/lip symptom/complt. D20(1); Genital pain female X01(1); Menstruation irregular/frequent X07(3); Elevated blood pressure K85(2);

18

0.353

Rumex patientia L

St-pl-Polygo-03/18IBISS

Polygonaceae

Zelje

w/herb

Se

Tea

O

Diarrhoea D11(9);

9

0.176

Ruta graveolens L

St-pl-Rut-01/18 IBISS

Rutaceae

Ruta

c/herb

Le

Only two leaves are eaten fresh during the day

O

Diarrhoea D11(1);

1

0.019

Salix alba L

St-pl-Sal-01/18IBISS

Salicaceae

Bela vrba

w/tree

Br (with young shoots) – ‘willow charcoal’

Le, Bk

Tea

O

Diarrhoea D11(1);

Cough R05(1);

1

0.019

Salvia officinalis L

St-pl-Lam-14/18IBISS

Lamiaceae

Žalfija

c/herb

Ap

Tea

O

T

Abdominal pain/cramps general D01(21); Menstrual pain X02(5); Fever A03(2); Tuberculosis A70(3); Liver disease NOS D97(2); Kidney symptom/complaint U14(2);

Infectious disease other/NOS A78(28);

30

0.588

Salvia verticillata L

St-pl-Lam-15/18IBISS

Lamiaceae

Pršljenasta kadulja, Seruša

w/herb

Le

Compress

T

Trauma/injury NOS A80(2);

2

0.039

Sambucus ebulus L

St-pl-Ado-01/18IBISS

Viburnaceae

Burjan

w/herb

Fr

Conserve, jam (must be measured out, 1 teaspoon, in the morning);

O

Malignancy NOS A79(8);

8

0.157

Sambucus nigra L

St-pl-Ado-02/18IBISS

Viburnaceae

Zova

w/tree

Fl

Tea

O

Pain respiratory system R01(4); Cough R05(5); Strep throat R72(4); Rheumatoid/seropositive arthritis L88(1); Urinary retention U08(1);

13

0.255

Sanguisorba minor Scop

St-pl-Ros-17/18IBISS

Rosaceae

Dinjica, Lubeničarka

w/herb

WhPl

Tea

T

Animal/human bite S13(4);

4

0.078

Sanicula europaea L

St-pl-Api-06/18IBISS

Apiaceae

Milogled

w/herb

Ro, WhPl

Tea

Tincture

O

T

(compress)

Health maintenance/prevention A98(1); Bleeding/haemorrhage NOS A10(1); Strep throat R72(1);

Trauma/injury NOS A80(2); Skin texture symptom/complaint S21(1); Gout T92(1);

4

0.078

Satureja montana L

St-pl-Lam-16/18IBISS

Lamiaceae

Čubrika, Rtanjski čaj

w/herb

Ap

Tea

O

Cough R05(35); Sputum/phlegm abnormal R25(2); Dyspepsia/indigestion D07(3); Flatulence/gas/belching D08(3); Anxiety disorder/anxiety state P74(4);

45

0.882

Scrophularia nodosa L

St-pl-Scr-01/18IBISS

Scrophulariaceae

Stupnik, Crna kopriva

w/herb

Le

Tea (just for gargling)

O

Goitre T81(1);

1

0.019

Sedum acre L

St-pl-Cras-02/18IBISS

Crassulaceae

Žednjak

w/herb

Ap

Tea

T

Haemorrhoids K96(1);

1

0.019

Sempervivum tectorum L

St-pl-Cras-03/18IBISS

Crassulaceae

Čuvarkuća

w/c/herb

Le

Juice

T

Otitis externa H70(6); Acute otitis media/myringitis H71(6); Ear pain/earache H01(6); for skin complaints S99(28); Haemorrhoids K96(16);

50

0.980

Solidago virgaurea L

St-pl-Ast-15/18IBISS

Asteraceae

Šumska zlatnica, Čelebi grana

w/herb

Ap

Tea

O

Cholecystitis/cholelithiasis D98(2); Cystitis/urinary infection other U71(1);

3

0.059

Sorbus domestica L

St-pl-Ros-18/18IBISS

Rosaceae

Oskoruša, Jarebika

w/tree

Fr (the fruits should to overripen)

The fruits are eaten raw

O

Chronic enteritis/ulcerative colitis D94(4); Constipation D12(6);

8

0.157

Sorbus torminalis (L.) Crantz

St-pl-Ros-19/18IBISS

Rosaceae

Brekinja

w/tree

Bk

Tea

O

Diabetes non-insulin dependent T90(5);

5

0.098

Stachys officinalis (L.) Trevis. St-pl-Lam-17/18IBISS

Lamiaceae

Ranilist, Ranjenik

w/herb

Le

Tea

Compress

O

T

Health maintenance/prevention A98(1); Jaundice D13(1); Asthma R96(1); Epilepsy N88(1); Headache N01(1); Heartburn D03(1); Malignancy NOS A79(1); Rheumatoid/seropositive arthritis L88(1);

Trauma/injury NOS A80(14);

18

0.353

Symphytum officinale L

St-pl-Bor-03/18IBISS

Boraginaceae

Crni gavez

w/herb

Ro

Ointment, compress (the ground root is cooked in milk and left to stand overnight; the dressing is changed every second day over a period of two months)

T

Joint symptom/complaint NOS L20(9); Bone fractures: Fracture: radius/ulna L72(15); Fracture: tibia/fibula L73(15); Fracture: hand/foot bone L74(15); Fracture: femur L75(15); Fracture: other L76(15);

20

0.392

Tanacetum vulgare L

St-pl-Ast-17/18IBISS

Asteraceae

Povratić

w/herb

Ap

Tea

O

Abortion induced W83(1);

1

0.019

Taraxacum officinale F.H.Wigg

St-pl-Ast-18/18IBISS

Asteraceae

Maslačak

w/herb

Ro

Le, Fl

Tea

Conserve, honey, salad

O

Constipation D12(8); Urinary retention U08(4); Cholecystitis/cholelithiasis D98(12); Lipid disorder T93(31);

Health maintenance/prevention A98(5);

48

0.941

Telekia speciosa (Schreb.) Baumg

St-pl-Ast-19/18IBISS

Asteraceae

Oman

w/herb

Ro

Tea, tincture

O

Acute bronchitis/bronchiolitis R78(6); Asthma R96(11);

13

0.255

Teucrium chamaedrys L

St-pl-Lam-18/18IBISS

Lamiaceae

Podubica

w/herb

Ap

Tea

O

Stomach function disorder D87(14); Acute bronchitis/bronchiolitis R78(6); Health maintenance/prevention A98(1);

21

0.412

Teucrium montanum L

St-pl-Lam-19/18IBISS

Lamiaceae

Trava iva

w/herb

Ap

Tea

O

Health maintenance/prevention A98(2); Cholecystitis/cholelithiasis D98(5); Haemorrhoids K96(6); Cough R05(12); Gastrointestinal infection D70(13); Diabetes non-insulin dependent T90(7);

34

0.666

Thymus serpyllum L

St-pl-Lam-20/18IBISS

Lamiaceae

Majčina dušica, Babina dušica

w/herb

Ap

Tea

O

Pain respiratory system R01(51); Influenza R80(12); Feeling anxious/nervous/tense P01(5); Infectious disease other/NOS A78(1); Heartburn D03(3); Menstruation irregular/frequent X07(5); Skin symptom/complaint other S29(3);

51

1

Tilia cordata Mill

St-p1-Til-01/18IBISS

Malvaceae

Sitnolisna lipa

w/tree

Le, Fl

Tea

O

Pain respiratory system R01(33); Cough R05(6);

39

0.765

Tilia platyphyllos Scop

St-p1-Til-02/18IBISS

Malvaceae

Krupnolisna lipa

w/tree

Le, Fl

Tea

O

Pain respiratory system R01(12); Cough R05(6);

18

0.353

Tilia tomentosa Moench

St-p1-Til-03/18IBISS

Malvaceae

Srebrna lipa

w/tree

Le, Fl

Tea

O

Pain respiratory system R01(12); Cough R05(6);

18

0.353

Trifolium pratense L

St-pl-Fab-07/18IBISS

Fabaceae

Crvena detelina

w/herb

Fl

Tea

O

Asthma R96(1); Cough R05(1); Health maintenance/prevention A98(1); Malignancy NOS A79(1); Feeling anxious/nervous/tense P01(1); Genital pain female X01(2);

7

0.137

Tussilago farfara L

St-pl-Ast-20/18IBISS

Asteraceae

Podbel

w/herb

Le

Tea

Compress

O

T

Cough R05(15); Chronic obstructive pulmonary dis R95(3);

Haemorrhoids K96(2) 2;

17

0.333

Urtica dioica L

St-pl-Urt-01/18IBISS

Urticaceae

Kopriva

w/herb

Ap

Tea, medicinal mixture (the tips of young shoots are mixed with approx. 15 walnuts: the mixture is ground thoroughly and then eaten)

O

Rheumatoid/seropositive arthritis L88(1); Leukaemia B73(12); Iron deficiency anaemia B80(40); Allergy/allergic reaction NOS A92(1); Health maintenance/prevention A98(11); Goitre T81(1); Jaundice D13(6); Varicose veins of leg K95(4); Weakness/tiredness general A04(5); Lipid disorder T93(3); Elevated blood pressure K85(3); Breast/lactation symptom/complaint W19(2); Haemorrhoids K96(5); Peptic ulcer other D86(1); Ischaemic heart disease w. angina K74(1); Diarrhoea D11(4); Diabetes non-insulin dependent T90(2);

Health maintenance/prevention A98(1);

51

1

Vaccinium myrtillus L

St-pl-Eri-01/18IBISS

Ericaceae

Borovnica

w/shrub

Le

Fr

Tea

Conserve, juice, or eaten as fresh or dried fruit

O

Urethritis U72(2); Urinary calculus U95(1); Urinary retention U08(1);

Health maintenance/prevention A98(46);

48

0.941

Vaccinium vitis-idaea L

St-pl-Eri-02/18IBISS

Ericaceae

Brusnica

w/shrub

Le, Fr

Fr

Tea, decoction

Pickling juice; the fruits are eaten raw

O

Infectious disease other/NOS A78(13); Kidney symptom/complaint U14(2); Bladder symptom/complaint other U13(2); Urethritis U72(5); Chronic enteritis/ulcerative colitis D94(2); to strengthen the heart muscle K77(3); Diabetes non-insulin dependent T90(6); Urinary calculus U95(3);

Health maintenance/prevention A98(4);

36

0.706

Valeriana officinalis L

St-pl-Val-01/18IBISS

Caprifoliaceae

Odoljen, Macina trava

w/herb

Ro

Tea

O

Feeling anxious/nervous/tense P01(11);

11

0.216

Verbascum densiflorum Bertol

St-pl-Scr-02/18IBISS

Scrophulariaceae

Divizma

w/herb

Fl

Tea

O

Cough R05(2); Acute bronchitis/bronchiolitis R78(2); Pain respiratory system R01(2); Chronic enteritis/ulcerative colitis D94(1); Urinary retention U08(1);

6

0.117

Verbascum phlomoides L

St-pl-Scr-03/18IBISS

Scrophulariaceae

Divizma, Svećnjak

w/herb

Fl

Tea

O

Cough R05(2); Acute bronchitis/bronchiolitis R78(2); Pain respiratory system R01(2); Chronic enteritis/ulcerative colitis D94(1); Urinary retention U08(1);

4

0.078

Verbena officinalis L

St-pl-Ver-01/18IBISS

Verbenaceae

Verbena

w/herb

Ap

Tea

O

Feeling anxious/nervous/tense P01(1); Rheumatoid/seropositive arthritis L88(1); Urinary retention U08(1);

3

0.059

Viola tricolour L

St-pl-Vio-02/18IBISS

Violaceae

Dan i noć, Žuta ljubičica

w/herb

Ap

Tea (for a rinse and as a compress)

T

Dermatitis/atopic eczema S87(2); Skin infection other S76(2);

3

0.059

Zea mays L

St-pl-Po-02/18IBISS

Poaceae

Kukuruz

c/herb

Fl (♀, Corn silk)

Tea

O

Urinary calculus U95(5); Urinary retention U08(5);

5

0.098

  1. c Cultivated species, ws Wild species, Ap Aerial part, Bk Bark, Br Branches, Fl Flower, Fr Fruit, Le Leaf, Ne Needles, Re Resin, Rh Rhizome, Ro Root, Se Seeds, Tu Tuber, WhPl Whole plant, E Endemic, IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature, LC Least Concern, NT Near threatened, DD Data Deficient, HD Habitats Directive Annexes