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Table 2 Species traditionally used in the district of Rotonda, in the Pollino National park

From: Medicinal and useful plants in the tradition of Rotonda, Pollino National Park, Southern Italy

Family

Local names

Plant Part used

Uses

Use value

Species (Herbarium number)

Adiantaceae

    

Adiantum capillus-veneris L.

Capiddu venero

Whole plant

Med.: A decoction is used internally to regulate the menstrual cycle.

0.15

(DF/R/42)

Adoxaceae

    

Sambucus ebulus L. (DF/R/75)

Ievolo

Leaves

Med.: A decoction is used topically as an antiseptic and an anti-inflammatory in case of wounds.

0.36

Dried inflorescences

Med.: A decoction is used in case of bronchitis and as a nasal decongestant.

 

Leaves and seeds

Vet.: They are administered to cows as a purgative.

 

Berries

Dom.: The fruits are used to prepare ink and to dye cotton, wool and shoes.

 

Sambucus nigra L. (DF/R/97

Sammuco

Inflorescences

Med.: A decoction is claimed to be a febrifuge in case of bronchitis; topically this preparation is used as an ocular decongestant.

0.66

Berries

Med.: The fruits are eaten as a laxative.

 

Amaryllidaceae

    

Allium sativum L. (DF/R/8)

Agghio

Bulbs

Dom.: A maceration is used as a room disinfectant.

0.46

Aristolochiaceae

    

Aristolochia sp. (DF/R/132)

Edera

Leaves

Dom.: The drug is used in water to clean clothes.

0.03

Asparagaceae

    

Leopoldia comosa (L.) Parl. (DF/R/59)

Cipoddrina

Bulbs

Med.: They are eaten fried as a diuretic.

0.09

Ruscus aculeatus L. (DF/R/11)

Rusculu

Young twigs

Med.: They are eaten as a diuretic.

0.11

Plant

Dom.: It is used to clean the chimneys.

 

Aspleniaceae

    

Ceterach officinarum DC. (DF/R/163)

Filicetta

Whole plant

Med.: A decoction is claimed to be an expectorant.

0.45

Phyllitis scolopendrium (L.) Newman subsp. scolopendrium (DF/R/37)

Lengua ‘i cane

Fronds

Med.: Used topically as a lenitive in case of burns.

0.12

Boraginaceae

    

Borago officinalis L.

(DF/R/9)

Vorraina

Aerial parts

Med.: A decoction is claimed to act as a purgative.

0.46

Brassicaceae

    

Erysimum sp

(DF/R/28)

Erva ‘i San Francisco

Leaves

Med.: The chopped parts are applied topically to resolve abscesses.

0.11

Caprifoliaceae

    

Dipsacus fullonum L. (DF/R/29)

Spugne

Leaves

Med.: The active part is used topically to promote hair growth and strengthening.

0.27

Caryophyllaceae

    

Saponaria officinalis L. (DF/R/103)

Saponaria

Aerial parts

Dom.: Used in water to clean clothes.

0.23

Compositae

    

Helianthus tuberosus L. (DF/R/2)

Tritufolo

Tubers

Med.: They are eaten in case of diabetes.

0.28

Santolina chamaecyparissus L. (DF/R/63)

Musco

Whole plant

Med.: The vapour of the plant is used as an expectorant.

0.12

Solidago virgaurea L. (DF/R/58)

Zimmarino

Inflorescences

Dom.: This part is used to dye clothes in yellow.

0.33

Taraxacum officinale Webb (DF/R/117)

Schirriola

Leaves

Med.: A decoction is used as a diuretic.

0.38

Tussilago farfara L. (DF/R/91)

Calonnedra

Roots

Med.: A decoction, mixed with dried figs, is claimed to be an expectorant.

0.33

Inflorescences

Med.: A decoction is used as a sedative.

 

Leaves

Med.: They are smoked as an anti-asthmatic.

 

Convolvulaceae

    

Calystegia sepium (L.) R. Br. (DF/R/19)

Velucchio

Aerial parts

Med.: The chopped plant is used topically as an antirheumatic.

0.25

Convolvulus arvensis L. (DF/R/114)

Velucchio

Aerial parts

Med.: The chopped plant is used topically as an antirheumatic.

0.23

Cornaceae

    

Cornus mas L. (DF/R/80)

Cornale

Fruits

Med.: These parts are used to make astringent jams.

0.09

Crassulaceae

    

Sempervivum tectorum L. (DF/R/34)

Siempreviva

Whole plant

Med.: The chopped plant is applied to the forehead in case of headache. The same preparation is used topically as an escharotic.

0.11

Umbilicus rupestris (Salisb.) Dandy

(DF/R/101)

Panicucco

Leaves

Med.: The chopped parts are used topically as a maturative for abscesses, as a vulnerary and a lenitive in treatment of burns.

0.14

Juniperus communis L. (DF/R/43)

Inipero

Female cones

Med.: A decoction is used internally as an antihypertensive.

0.17

Dennstaedtiaceae

    

Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn (DF/R/89)

Filici

Fronds

Med.: They are use to prepare an antirheumatic mattress.

0.24

Dioscoreaceae

    

Tamus communis L. (DF/R/106)

Vitella

Tuber

Med.: This part is applied topically as an antirheumatic.

0.09

Dryopteridaceae

    

Dryopteris filix-mas (L.) Schott (DF/R/84)

Filici

Fronds

Med.: These, cooked in olive oil, are used as a topic lenitive in case of burns.

0.22

Euphorbiaceae

    

Euphorbia dendroides L. (DF/R/95)

Cammarone

Latex

Med.: This is used as an escharotic, in case of warts.

0.13

Mercurialis annua L. (DF/R/54)

Mercuredda

Aerial parts

Vet.: The aerial parts are administered to cows as a veterinary purgative.

0.25

Fagaceae

    

Quercus cerris L. (DF/R/25)

Cierco

Bark

Med.: In the treatment of haemorrhoids, the patient is seated on the trunk drug.

0.46

Gentianaceae

    

Centaurium erythraea Rafn (DF/R/22)

Chinino

Aerial parts

Med.: A decoction is prescribed internally as a febrifuge.

0.23

Gentiana lutea L. (DF/R/65)

Genziana

Roots

Med.: A decoction is claimed to be an appetizer.

0.33

Geraniaceae

    

Erodium cicutarium (L.) L’Hér. (DF/R/74)

Erva cimicina

Whole plant

Dom.: The plant is burned as a room insecticide.

0.23

Hypericaceae

    

Hypericum perforatum L. (DF/R/16)

Petricognola

Aerial parts

Med.: The parts are macerated in oil, then used as a lenitive in case of burns.

0.44

Iridaceae

    

Iris germanica L. (DF/R/62)

Spateddra

Rhizome

Dom.: The drug is used to scent clothes.

0.25

Juglandaceae

    

Juglans regia L. (DF/R/6)

Noce

Fruits

Dom.: The hull is used to dye the wool in brown.

0.45

Leaves

Med.: A decoction is used for baths in case of excessive feet perspiration.

 

Lamiaceae

    

Ballota nigra L. (DF/R/107)

Marrobbio fetente

Whole plant

Dom.: The drug is used in repellent fumigation against insects.

0.24

Ballota pseudodictamnus (L.) Benth. (DF/R/88)

Miccio

Calyx flower

Dom.: The drug is used as a wick for oil night-lamps.

0.45

Calamintha nepeta (L.) Savi (DF/R/61)

Niepo

Aerial parts

Med. Or Food: An infusion is claimed to act as a digestive and a food-flavouring agent.

0.27

Marrubium vulgare L. (DF/R/78) mont 2012 div

Marrobbio

Flowering aerial parts

Med.: An infusion is claimed to be an appetizer.

0.26

Mentha aquatica L. (DF/R/92)

Mentastica

Leaves

Med.: These parts are eaten in salads as digestives.

0.33

Mentha pulegium L. (DF/R/96)

Poleo, puleio

Plant

Med.: The dried drug is chopped and applied topically as an expectorant and for antirheumatic massages.

0.44

Sideritis syriaca L. (DF/R/66)

Erva janca

Leaves

Med.: The active parts are used topically as a vulnerary.

0.22

Stachys officinalis (L.) Trevis. (DF/R/13)

Issopo

Aerial parts

Med.: A decoction is claimed to act as a skin and scalp antinfective.

0.16

Teucrium chamaedrys L. (DF/R/52)

Cersuddra, cerseddra

Whole plant

Med.: An infusion is used as an appetizer.

0.28

Flowering tops

Med.: The decoction is used internally as a febrifuge.

 

Lauraceae

    

Laurus nobilis L. (DF/R/38)

Lauro

Leaves

Med.: A decoction is used as a gastric antispasmodic and a general sedative.

0.44

Leguminosae

    

Lupinus albus L. (DF/R/57)

Luppino

Fruits

Vet.: An infusion is used as a vulnerary, a lenitive and a skin refresher, in particular for pigs.

0.07

Ononis viscosa L. (DF/R/99)

Erva dei viermi

Aerial parts

Med.: A decoction is claimed to be an antispasmodic.

0.03

Phaseolus vulgaris L. (DF/R/4)

Fasolo

Seeds

Vet.: In veterinary a decoction is claimed to be a galactophorous.

0.33

Spartium junceum L. (DF/R/45)

Sparto

Aerial parts

Med.: Chopped parts are used topically as an escharotic.

0.11

Malvaceae

    

Malva sylvestris L. (DF/R/81)

Malva

Roots and leaves

Med.: A decoction is used topically as a lenitive. Orally, the same preparation is claimed to be a febrifuge and an antitussive.

0.35

Tilia cordata Mill. (DF/R/51)

Tilio

Flowers and leaves

Med.: An infusion of these parts is claimed to be an antitussive.

0.11

Melanthiaceae

    

Veratrum album L. (DF/R/40)

Veletro

Leaves

Vet.: The drug is used for baths in case of mange.

0.08

Myrtaceae

    

Myrtus communis L. (DF/R/53)

Mirtiridda

Whole plant

Dom.: It is used to tan hides.

0.59

Oleaceae

    

Fraxinus ornus L. (DF/R/86)

Mereio

Sap

Med.: It is drunk as a laxative.

0.23

Flowers

Vet.: They are administered to cows as a purgative.

 

Papaveraceae

    

Papaver rhoeas L. (DF/R/68)

Paparina

Petals

Dom.: They are used in the preparation of lipsticks.

0.23

Pinaceae

    

Abies alba Mill. (DF/R/118)

Pito

Resin

Med.: It is applied topically as a vulnerary and an antiseptic for wounds and for antirheumatic massages.

0.22

Plantaginaceae

    

Plantago spp. (DF/R/31)

Cinghiniervo

Leaves

Med.: A decoction is claimed to be a skin lenitive and used in case of ocular inflammations.

0.23

Poaceae

    

Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. (DF/R/3)

Gramigna

Whole plant

Med.: A decoction is used internally as a febrifuge and an antitussive.

0.46

Zea mays L. (DF/R/77)

Trucchisco

Stigmas

Med.: A decoction is used as a diuretic.

0.33

Portulacaceae

    

Portulaca oleracea L. (DF/R/35)

‘Ntracchia

Plant

Med.: The drug is eaten as depurative in salads.

0.19

Ranunculaceae

    

Clematis vitalba L. (DF/R/69)

Grampuddrina

Young twigs

Med.: They are eaten cooked as a diuretic.

0.07

Ranunculus ficaria L. (DF/R/93)

Ricchia gattina

Leaves

Med.: They are applied topically as a lenitive.

0.03

Rosaceae

    

Agrimonia eupatoria L. (DF/R/14)

Agrimonia

Flowering tops

Med.: A decoction is used to improve brain functionality.

0.23

Geum urbanum L. (DF/R/67)

Bella ‘i notte

Whole plant

Med.: A decoction is used for gargles in case of halitosis.

0.12

Prunus spinosa L. (DF/R/83)

Prugnolo

Thorns

Vet.: They are used to prick swollen parts.

0.09

Young branches

Med.: The young parts are used topically as a lenitive and an antinfective.

 

Rubus sp. (DF/R/64)

Sipali, spiazzo

Young branches

Med.: A decoction is claimed to be an antitussive.

0.25

Rubiaceae

    

Galium odoratum (L.) Scop. (DF/R/79)

Miscarola

Plant

Dom.: The drug is used to dye the wool in violet.

0.14

Galium verum L. (DF/R/60)

Miscarola

Plant

Dom.: The drug is used to dye the wool in violet.

0.17

Rutaceae

    

Ruta graveolens L. (DF/R/33)

Ruta

Aerial parts

Med.: They are chopped and then applied topically in pork fat as an antirheumatic and in case of sciatica and headache.

0.29

Salicaceae

    

Salix purpurea L. (DF/R/41)

Salicone

Young branches

Dom.: The active parts are used to make hampers.

0.35

Scrophulariaceae

    

Verbascum thapsus L. (DF/R/21)

Verbasco

Flowers

Med.: An infusion is used in treatment of colds.

0.22

Solanaceae

    

Hyoscyamus niger L. (DF/R/105)

 

Seeds and flowers

Med.: They are applied topically in case of toothache.

0.09

Solanum melongena L. (DF/R/17)

Mirlignana

Fruits

Med.: They are used topically as an escharotic.

0.27

Urticaceae

    

Parietaria officinalis L. (DF/R/12)

Erva viento

Whole plant

Dom.: It is used to clean glass utensils.

0.25

Whole plant

Vet.: A decoction is used as a lenitive.

 

Urtica dioica L. (DF/R/5)

Lurdica

Roots

Med.: A decoction is used internally as an antirheumatic.

0.44

Plant

Vet.: It is used, topically, for galactophorous massages.

 

Verbenaceae

    

Verbena officinalis L. (DF/R/48)

Verbena

Aerial parts

Med.: A decoction is claimed to be an appetizer.

0.23

Vitaceae

    

Vitis vinifera L.

(DF/R/44)

Vita

Young shoots

Dom.: They are used to clean the chimneys.

0.45

  1. Med.: Plants used in human medicine; Vet.: Plants used in veterinary medicine; Dom.: Plants used for domestic use.