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. 2016 Jun 25;21(7):830. doi: 10.3390/molecules21070830

Table 1.

Traditional uses of A. moschata as documented in the ethnobotanical reports.

Use Category Ailment Preparation and Administration References
Medicine Abdominal bloating, colic, cold, cough, dysmenorrhea, earache, fever, flatulence, gastrointestinal disorders, gout, headache, hypertension, insomnia, menopausal disorders, neuralgia, oliguria, poor digestion, skin inflammations, urinary tract inflammations, vaginitis Infusion (to drink, to make compresses); Liqueur; Ointment (to rub) [4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11]
Veterinary medicine Digestion and skin inflammations (cows and calves) Infusion (to drink, to make compresses) [8,9,10,11]
Food Flavouring of typical dishes, soups, desserts, grappa, liqueurs, spicing cheese [10,11]