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. 2021 Mar 11;11:624710. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2020.624710

TABLE 3.

Ethnomedicinal usage of the plants in Hasankeyf.

Family Botanical name, herbarium, or collector number Local name Plant part (s) used Preparation Utilization method Therapeutic effect/ailments treated UV
Adiantaceae Adiantum capillus-veneris L.
ISTE 116163
Pore fatme (K),
şaar, cıbbar (A)
Aerial parts Infusion Internal Diuretic, abdominal pain, antitussive, cardiac diseases, shortness of breath 0.03
Amaryllidaceae Allium ampeloprasum L.
ISTE 116272
Sîrik, sîrim, sîrikapenir (K) Leaves
Bulbs
Fresh Eaten
External
Antihypertensive
Eye burning
0.04
a Allium cepa L. Basal (A), pîvaz (K) Bulb Fresh
Fresh
Onion juice with soap, direct
Eaten
External
Smelling
Dropped into the ear
Galactagogue,
Removing inflammations caused by plant spines on the skin and removing the spines
Respiratory tract
Ear pain
0.29
Allium kharputense
Freyn and Sint.
ISTE 115344
Sîrim, surım, solyask, sorelask (K) Bulb, leaves Crushed External (to the eyelids) Eye pain 0.05
a Allium sativum L. Sîr (K), ŝum, fum (A) Bulbils Fresh
With salt
Added to olive oil
Eaten
External
Internal [1 × (1)2, mh]
External
Eye diseases, antihypertensive,
Toothache
Stomachache
Alopecia
0.21
Allium scorodoprasum L.
ISTE 116125
Sîrik, sîrim, sîrimapenir (K) Bulbils, leaves Crushed External Eye burning 0.03
Anacardiaceae Pistacia palaestina Boiss.
ISTE 115361
Bıttım (A), qezwan (K) Fruits Crushed Prepared soap
External
Hair loss, hair care, skin care 0.17
Pistacia eurycarpa Yalt.
ISTE 115361
Bıttım (A), qezwan, benik (K) Resin
Fruits
Chewing
Crushed
Internal
As coffee
Lung and liver diseases
Delighting
0.16
Rhus coriaria L.
ISTE 115365
Sumaq, sımaq (A, K), tirş (K) Fruits Infusion Gargle
Internal
Mouth sore
Antidiarrheic, antiemetic, digestion problems
0.23
Apiaceae a Pimpinella anisum L.
HSF27
Elison (K) Fruits Infusion Internal Carminative (children) 0.08
Scandix stellata Banks and Sol.
ISTE 115038
Ziçirk (K) Aerial parts Fresh Eaten Digestion troubles 0.03
Araceae Arum rupicola Boiss.
ISTE115336
Kardî (K), nubê (A) Leaves Cooked, dried then cooked Eaten Antitussive, menstrual pain 0.17
Biarum sp.
HSF19
Lopka kocabatri (K) Dried underground parts Powdered Internal (1 ts) Antidiarrheic, hemorrhoids 0.04
Asteraceae Achillea aleppica DC.
ISTE 117182
Kulilka maran, kulilka zer (K) Aerial parts Infusion Internal (1 × 1/2, h) Stomachache 0.06
Achillea arabica Kotschy
ISTE117183
Kulilka maran, kulilka zer (K) Aerial parts Infusion Internal (1 × 1/2, h) Stomachache 0.08
Chondrilla juncea L.
ISTE 116120
Giyayêbenuşta (K) Latex of root Fresh Eaten Liver troubles 0.01
Cota altissima (L.) J. Gay
ISTE 116117
Beybanuç, beybun (A, K) Inflorescences Infusion Internal Abdominal pain, common cold, antitussive 0.08
Cota austriaca (Jacq.) Sch. Bip.
ISTE 116150
Beybanuç, beybun (A, K) Aerial parts Decoction Internal Abdominal pain, common cold, antitussive 0,08
Cota tinctoria (L.) J. Gay
ISTE 115673
Giyayêzer (K) Aerial parts Infusion Internal [1 × (1)2, h] Cardiac diseases, shortness of breath 0.09
Echinops orientalis Trautv.
ISTE 116276
Serteşik, sitrik (K) Aerial parts
Inflorescences
Direct External (prick) Bloodletting 0.02
Matricaria aurea (Loefl.) Sch. Bip.
ISTE 115341
Beybanuç (A,K), giyayêseva, gihaseva (K) Aerial parts Decoction Internal [1 × (1)2, h] Abdominal pain, menstrual pain, antitussive (two times a day), afterpains, common cold, antitussive 0.44
Boraginaceae Anchusa azurea Mill.
ISTE 115383
Gûriz (A, K) Aerial parts
Leaves
Flowers
Crushed
Sucked
External Snake bite
Regulate the taste of the mouth
0.22
Anchusa strigosa Banks and Sol. ISTE 115371 Gûriz (A, K) Leaves Infusion Internal Painkiller 0.24
Cerinthe minor L.
ISTE 115395
Gayebej, gobelk (K) Aerial parts Infusion Internal Delighting 0.007
Brassicaceae Lepidium draba L.
ISTE115376
Xardal, qinêbêr, qunêberk (K),
xerdıl (A)
Aerial parts Infusion Internal Vomitive (children), abdominal pain 0.17
Nasturtium officinale R. Br.
ISTE 115436
Tuzik, tüzik,
Tûzîk (K)
Aerial parts Fresh Eaten Appetizing, abdominal pain 0.06
Sinapis alba L.
ISTE115438
Xerdel, xerdal (K) Aerial parts Infusion Internal Vomitive (children) 0.08
Sinapis arvensis L.
ISTE 116285
Xerdel, xerdal (K) Aerial parts Infusion Internal Vomitive (children) 0.06
Cannabaceae Celtis tournefortii Lam.
ISTE 116195
Gengeres (A), taew, taav (K) Fruits Crushed then added to grape molasses
Crushed or fresh
Eaten
Eaten
Boosting the immune system
Abdominal pain
0.01
Capparaceae Capparis sicula Veill.
ISTE 115419
Kember,
kemberok,
kemberok,
kember, inok
(K), şefellk,
welleh (A)
Leaves
Buds
Infusion
Crashed
Internal
External
Antitussive, stomachache
Rheumatism, hand injuries, foot pain
0.08
Caryophyllaceae Gypsophila pallida Stapf
ISTE 116119
Giyayêhelavê (K) Roots Powdered and added to grape molasses Eaten Boosting the immune system 0.01
Cucurbitaceae Bryonia aspera Stev. ex Ledeb.
ISTE 116189
Xezirvik, xezrowîk, xerzukrivi (K) Fruit Fresh Eaten Diabetes 0.11
a Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. and Nakai Zebeş (K) Bark of fruits Dried and powdered Internal Abdominal pain 0.06
Cupressaceae Juniperus oxycedrus L.
ISTE 116155
Hêvrist (K) Branches Burned and smoke Inhalation Respiratory disorders 0.06
Convolvulaceae Cuscuta babylonica Aucher ex Choisy
ISTE 116177
Iqşut (A, K) Aerial parts Decoction Internal Cardiac diseases 0.02
Dioscoreaceae Dioscorea communis L.
ISTE 115421
Darhablelek, derheblenek (K) Fruits
Fruits
Underground parts
Burned,
Powdered and added water
Fresh
Inhalation as frankincense
Dropped into the ear (1 ts)
External
Toothache
Ear pain
Arthralgia, rheumatism
0.09
Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia craspedia Boiss.
ISTE 115404
Xulişîrik (K) Latex Yogurt yeast
Direct
Eaten (yogurt)
External
Constipation
Psoriasis, dermatophyte, toothache
0.15
Euphorbia macroclada Boiss.
ISTE 116165
Xulişîrik (K) Latex Yogurt yeast
Direct
Yogurt eaten
External
Constipation
Psoriasis, dermatophyte, toothache
0.12
Fabaceae a Cicer arietinum L.
HSF15
Nakareş (K), hımmısısut (A) Seeds Decoction Internal Antidiarrheic, wormer 0.10
Glycyrrhiza glabra L.
ISTE 115667
Sûs, sus (A, K) Roots Maceration Internal
Internal (1 × 1, mh)
Wormer, stomachache, abdominal pain,
Against nausea
0.13
Prosopis farcta (Banks and Sol.) J.F. Macbr.
ISTE 116175
Xarnuf (A), xurnuf (K) Fruits, seeds Decoction Internal Diabetes, antihypertensive 0.09
Fagaceae Quercus brantii Lindl.
ISTE 115423
Balot (A), baru, beru (K) Fruits
Leaves
Cooking in embers or fresh
Infusion
Eaten [1 × 3 (4)]
Internal
Diabetes
Diabetes
0.34
Quercus libani Oliv.
ISTE 115422
Balot (A), baru, beru (K) Fruits
Leaves
Fresh
Infusion
Eaten (1 × 3, h)
Internal
Diabetes
Diabetes, antitussive, common cold
0.09
Hypericaceae Hypericum triquetrifolium Turra
ISTE 115426
Botav (K) Aerial parts
Flowers
Infusion
Direct

External (1 × 1, n)
Liver disorders, diabetes
Eye contours, eye pain
0.25
Lamiaceae Cyclotrichium leucotrichus
(Stapf ex Rech. F.) Leblebici ISTE 116168
Rehan cebel (A) Aerial parts Infusion Internal Antitussive 0.03
Melissa officinalis L.
ISTE 116136
Giyakî çolê, giyaye tirş (K) Dried or fresh leaves
Aerial parts
Infusion Internal
Internal (1 × 1, 1–2 tgs)
Sedative
Headache, respiratory disorders, abdominal pain
0.06
Mentha longifolia (L.) L. subsp. typhides (Briq.) Harley
ISTE 116164
Pûng (K), pûnge (A) Dried or fresh leaves
Leaves
Infusion
Fresh
External (1 × 1)
Eaten
Abdominal pain, shortness of breath, halitosis, antitussive, common cold, menstrual disorders, infertility
Rheumatism
Halitosis
0.37
Origanum vulgare L. subsp. gracile (C. Koch) Letsw.
ISTE 116162
Rehan cebel (A), rehan (K) Aerial parts Infusion Internal Antitussives 0.09
Salvia multicaulis Vahl.
ISTE 115391
Rihan, giyaçaye,
Çaye gahye, siraketin (K)
Fruits Infusion Internal Urinary problems, abdominal pain, menstrual pain, bronchitis 0.19
Salvia palaestina Benth.
ISTE 116158
Giyaçaye (K) Aerial parts Infusion Internal Abdominal pain, menstrual pain 0.08
Scutellaria orientalis L. subsp. bornmuelleri (Hausskn. Ex Bornm.) Edmondson
ISTE 116124
Giyatâl (K) Aerial parts Dried, crush added sugar Internal (1 × 1, ts, h) Diabetes 0.03
Sideritis libanotica Labill.
ISTE117181
Qirşika şin, şirtik, şirtika şin, giyayê hêjîre (K) Aerial parts Infusion As tea Abdominal pain, diabetes 0.10
Teucrium chamaedrys L. subsp. sinuatum (Celak.) Rech. f.
ISTE 115393
Giyatâl (K) Aerial parts, leaves
Leaves
Infusion Internal (1 × 1)
Internal (1 × w)
Diabetes, postnatal drip
Diabetes, urinary problems
0.03
Teucrium polium L.
ISTE 116130
Bojdank, giyatâl (K), cede (A) Aerial parts Infusion
Decoction
Dried, powdered
Boiled, as paste
Internal (1 × 1)
Internal (1 × 1, ts)
Internal (1 ts, mh)
External
Diabetes, hemorrhoids
Abdominal pain,
Diabetes, urinary problems
Eye pain
0.47
Thymbra sintenisii Bornm. and Azn.
ISTE 116194
Cahter, catir (K), zahter (A) Aerial parts Infusion Internal (1 × 1) Afterpains, antitussive, common cold, flu, abdominal pain, stomachache 0.19
Thymbra spicata L.
ISTE 116206
Cahter (K), zahter (A) Aerial parts Infusion Internal (1 × 1) Afterpains, antitussive, common cold, flu, abdominal pain, stomachache 0.17
Thymus kotschyanus Boiss. and Hohen.
ISTE 116205
Cahter (K) Leaves Infusion Internal (1 × 1) Abdominal pain, afterpains, antitussive, common cold, flu, stomachache, throat ache 0.06
Lythraceae a Punica granatum L.
ISTE 116133
Hînar (K), rımman (A) Flowers Crushed Eaten (mh) Hemorrhoids, stomachache 0.12
Malvaceae Alcea setosa (Boiss.) Alef.ISTE 115363 Hîro (K), xıtmi (A) Aerial parts
Roots
Aerial parts
Dried and powdered added to bath water
Dried and crushed parts with milk
External
Internal
Hair care, skin disorders
Throat ache, antitussive, bronchitis
0.28
Alcea digitata (Boiss.) Alef.
ISTE 116148
Hîro (K), xıtmi (A) Aerial parts Infusion of dried and crushed parts with milk Internal (mh) Throat ache, antitussive, bronchitis 0.10
Althaea cannabina L.
ISTE 116157
Hîro (K), xıtmi (A) Aerial parts Infusion of dried and crushed parts with milk
Infusion of dried and crushed parts with milk
Internal (mh)
Internal
Throat ache
Antitussive, bronchitis
0.11
Malva neglecta Wallr.
ISTE 115390
Tolık, tolik (K), tolıkê (A) Aerial parts Decoction Internal Abdominal pain, common cold 0.25
Malva nicaeensis All.
ISTE 115412
Tolık, tolik (K), tolıkê (A) Aerial parts Decoction Internal Abdominal pain, common cold 0.18
a Tilia cordata Mill.
HSF10
Ixlamur (A, K) Inflorescences Decoction, infusion Internal Throat ache, antitussive, bronchitis 0.21
Moraceae a Ficus carica L. subsp. carica ISTE 116199 Hêjîr, hejîr (K), tinê (A) Leaves
Fruit
Latex
Leaves
Decoction
Fresh
Fresh
External
Eaten
External
Haemorrhoids, wart
Intestinal disorders
Toothache
Eye pain
0.19
a Morus nigra L.
ISTE 116149
Tuye reş, tuye şemme (K) Fruits Fresh Eaten (h)
Eaten
Wormer
Anticancer, hematinic
0.06
Oleaceae a Olea europaea L.
HSF14
Zaytun (A), zeytûn (K) Leaves Infusion Internal (1 × 1, mh) To defuse 0.05
Papaveraceae Papaver glaucum
Boiss. and Hausskn.
ISTE 115338
Xicxicok, xacxacok, xecxecoka şehika (K) Aerial parts Crashed, as paste External Inflamed wound, abdominal pain 0.10
Papaver macrostomum
Boiss. and A. Huet
ISTE 115082
Xicxicok, xacxacok, xecxecoka pîrçika (K) Aerial parts Crushed, as paste External Inflamed wound, abdominal pain 0.06
Plantaginaceae Plantago major L.
ISTE 117180
Palhavez, pelhevez (K) Leaves Fresh External Inflamed wound,
Removing inflammations caused by plant spines on the skin and removing the spines
0.15
Platanaceae a Platanus orientalis L. Çinar (K) Leaves Infusion Internal (1 × 2) Rheumatism, arthrolith 0.07
Poaceae a Hordeum vulgare L.
ISTE 115429
Ca, ceh (K) Fruits Decoction Internal Pass a kidney stone, diuretic 0.08
Portulacaceae a Portulaca oleracea L.
ISTE 116209
Parparik pirpar (K), pırperê (A) Aerial parts Fresh Eaten Constipation 0.05
Ranunculaceae Ranunculus cornutus DC.
ISTE 115416
Kunamella (K) Aerial parts Fresh, crushed External Inflamed wound 0.13
Ranunculus millefolius Banks and Sol.
ISTE 116144
Kulilke zer (K) Aerial parts Crushed External Inflamed wound 0.09
Rhamnaceae Paliurus spina-christi Mill. ISTE 115346 Driyesor, stiri (K) Fruits
Branches
Crushed, added to milk
Kept on fair, flowing sap
Internal
External
Antitussive
Toothache
0.06
Rosaceae a Amygdalus communis L.
ISTE 115435
Behîve tal, behîve tal (K) Fruits Crushed External Mouth sore (children) 0.14
Prunus orientalis (Mill.) Koehne
ISTE 116185
Behîva eşk (K) Fruits Fresh Eaten Diabetes 0.03
a Cydonia oblonga Mill. Beh (K) Fruits Fresh Inhalation Sedative 0.007
a Persica vulgaris Mill. (L.) Batsch Xox (K) Seeds
Leaves
Powdered then added to breast milk
Infusion
Dropped into the ear (1 × 2, 3 drs)
Dropped into the ear [1 × (2)3, 3 drs]
Ear pain
Ear pain
0.03
Rosa canina L.
ISTE 116128
Gulşîlan, gulşilav (K) Flowers
Fruits
Infusion
Decoction
Internal
Internal
Constipation
Abdominal pain, antitussive
0.17
Rubus sanctus Schreb.
ISTE 115439
Awsâç (A), dirîreşk, dirîreşik, turêşk (K) Fruits Fresh Eaten Renal disorders hematinic 0.08
Salicaceae a Salix alba L.
ISTE 116126
Bî (K) Leaves
Branches, barks
Decoction
Infusion
Internal Antitussive
Antitussive, common cold, flu
0.09
Scrophulariaceae Verbascum sp.
ISTE 115420
Balûtkefir (A) Leaves Crashed External Inflamed wound 0.08
Solanaceae Hyoscyamus albus L.
ISTE 115364
Benc, penc, tûtinkosa, tûtinkasa (K) Seeds
Leaves
Powdered then added to breast milk
Fresh or powdered
Crashed
Infusion
Dropped into the ear
External
External
Internal
Ear pain
Inflamed wound, to remove inflammation caused by spines in the skin and to remove the spines, athlete’s foot, acne
Eye redness
Stomachache
0.20
a Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. Balcana sor (K) Fruits Fresh External Fly bite, scorpion sting 0.03
Solanum americanum Mill.
ISTE 116154
Kulike benav (K) Fruits Dried, powdered, burned Keeping the ear over the smoke Ear problems 0.03
a Solanum tuberosum L. Kartol (K) Tubers Planed and filtered juice Internal (1 × 1, mh) Stomachache 0.03
Theaceae a Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze Çay (T) Leaves Infusion, added yogurt Internal Antidiarrheic 0.08
Urticaceae Urtica dioica L.
ISTE 115408
Gezgezok, gezo, gezgezk (K), qırrez (A) Aerial parts Fresh
Infusion
Fresh
Fresh
External
Internal (1 × 3)
External External
Rheumatism, itching
Anticancer, anti-inflammatory
Hair loss
Hemostatic
0.39
Urtica pilulifera L.
ISTE 115339
Gezgezok, gezo, gezgezk (K), qırrez (A) Whole parts
Aerial parts
Fresh
Infusion with fruit of R. coriaria
External
Internal (1 × 3)
External
Anti-inflammatory, rheumatism, itching
Diabetes, anticancer, antitussive
Hemostatic
0.07
Vitaceae a Vitis vinifera L.
ISTE 115381
Anup (A), mêw, tirîyi mezruni (K) Fruits Molasses Eaten Boosting the immune system, antitussive 0.04
Zygophyllaceae Tribulus terrestris L.
ISTE 117179
Seddinank, seddirank (K) Aerial parts Infusion Internal (1 × 2) Diabetes, stomach disorders, urinary disorders 0.22
Stereocaulaceae Leptogium sp.
HSF20
Hinatirk, hennatitîk, hınatitk (K) Whole parts Powder External Dying hairs and hands, against diaper rash, inflammation, dermatophyte 0.23
a

Cultivated plants.

Plant numbers: HSF, Hasankeyf; ISTE, Herbarium of Istanbul University’s Faculty of Pharmacy.

Local names: A, Arabic; K, Kurdish; T, Turkish.

Utilization methods: drs, drops; h, hungry; mh, morning hungry; n, night; tgs, tea glasses; ts, teaspoon; 1 × 1, once a day; 1 × (1)2, once a day or twice a day; 1 × 2, twice a day; 1 × (2)3, twice a day or three times a day; 1 × 3, three times a day; 1 × 3 (4), three times a day or four times a day; 1 × w, once a week.