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| Plant Derived Product (Family) | English Common Name | Plant Part | Mode of Preparation |
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| Alchemilla xanthochlora Rothm. (Alchemilla vulgaris auct.) (Rosaceae) | Lion’s Foot, Lady’s – Mantle | AP | (i) A decoction is prepared from the plant; take 1 cup twice daily.
(ii) A decoction is prepared from plant mixed with rosemary, and wild thyme. 1-2 cups are taken daily |
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| Allium cepa L. (Liliaceae) | Onion | FLE | (i) Add 1 teaspoon of the plant juice to a cup of fruit juice to sweeten the taste, and drink 1 cup daily |
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| Allium sativum L. (Liliaceae) | Garlic | GLV | (i) Eaten raw before breakfast |
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| Brassica oleracea L. (Brassicaceae) | Wild Cabbage | AP | (i) Eaten raw as salad, or cooked as vegetables.
(ii) A decoction is prepared from the plant leaves. 1 cup is taken daily for 4-5 months |
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| Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L. (Brassicaceae) | Cauliflower | FR | (i) Eaten raw as salad |
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| Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze (Theaceae) | Tea | LE | (i) A standard decoction is prepared from the plant. Take 2 cups daily |
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| Cassia senna L. (Fabaceae) | Senna | LE, SD | (i) Mix equal amounts of the leaves of senna, cumin, fennel, and anise leaves; eat one teaspoon daily after lunch.
(ii) A decoction is prepared from the leaves or the seeds; 1 cup is taken daily. |
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| Cichorium pumilum Jacq. (Asteraceae) | Dwarf Chicory | AP | (i) A decoction is prepared from the leaves. Take 3 cups daily.
(ii) Smash 5 teaspoons of the roots, mix with 1 L of water, and boil for 15 minutes. 1 cup is taken before meals |
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| Cinnamomum verum J. Presl (Lauraceae) | Cinnamon Tree | BRK | (i) A standard decoction is prepared from the plant. Take 2 cups daily |
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| Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum & Nakai (Cucurbitaceae) | Watermelon | FR | (i) Eaten raw between meals |
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| Citrus limon (L.) Burm. Fil (Rutaceae) | Lime, Limon Tree | FR | (i) A juice is prepared from the fruit; one teaspoon is taken daily before breakfast
(ii) A standard decoction is prepared from the leaves. 1 cup is taken daily before breakfast. |
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| Citrus paradisi Macfad. (Rutaceae) | Grapefruit | FR | (i) Fruits are eaten raw or drunk as a juice 1- 2 cups daily before breakfast |
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| Crataegus aronia (L.) Bosc. ex DC. (Rosaceae) | Hawthorn | LE | (i) A decoction is prepared from the leaves. 1-3 cups are taken daily |
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| Cucumis sativus L. (Cucurbitaceae) | Cucumber | FR | (i) Eaten raw between meal |
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| Cuminum cyminum L. (Apiaceae) | Cumin | SD | (i) Mix equal amounts of the seeds of cumin, fennel, anise, and senna leaves; eat one teaspoon daily after lunch.
(ii) Soak the ground seeds overnight in boiled water and lemon. Drink the filtrate in the morning before breakfast for a month |
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| Cynara scolymus L. (Asteraceae) | Artichoke | FR | (i) Fruits are eaten raw as salad |
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| Eriobotrya japonica L. (Rosaceae) | Medlar Tree | LE | (i) A decoction is prepared from the plant leaves and olive leaves. Drink 1 cup twice a day. |
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| Eruca sativa Miller (Brassicaceae) | Garden Rocket | AP | (i) Eaten raw with salad |
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| Foeniculum vulgare Miller (Apiaceae) | Fennel | LE | (i) Leaves are eaten with salad.
(ii) Seeds are boiled in water for 20 minutes; drink 2 cups daily for 3-4 weeks |
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| Lactuca sativa L. (Asteraceae ) | Lettuce | AP | (i) Eaten fresh with salad. |
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| Lupinus albus L. (Fabaceae) | Lupine | SD | (i) Seeds are soaked in water for few days and then eaten raw.
(ii) 1 teaspoon of the grinded seeds is taken daily.
(iii) The ground seeds are mixed with fenugreek seeds and honey; 1 teaspoon is taken daily. |
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| Malva sylvestris L. (Malvaceae) | Common Mallow | LE | (i) Cooked as vegetables |
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| Matricaria aurea (L.) Sch. Bip. (Asteraceae ) | Golden Cotula | AP | (i) Leave are soaked in hot water for 2 hours. Drink 1 cup twice daily.
(ii) Add 3 teaspoons of the flowers to boiling water, filtrate, and have 1 cup twice a day for 1 month |
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| Mentha spicata L. (Lamiaceae) | Peppermint | AP | (i) A decoction is prepared from the plant. 1 cup is taken when needed |
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| Olea europaea L. (Oleaceae) | Olive | LE | (i) A decoction is prepared from the plant leaves and meddler tree leaves. Drink 1 cup twice a day. |
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| Origanum syriacum L. (Lamiaceae) | Wild Thyme, Mother of Thyme | AP | (i) A decoction is prepared from the plant; take 1 cup twice daily.
(ii) A decoction is prepared from plant mixed with Lion’s Foot, rosemary, and wild thyme. 1-2 cups are taken daily |
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| Paronychia argentea Lam. (Caryophyllaceae) | Silvery Whitlow- Wart | AP | (i) A decoction is prepared from plant mixed with lion’s foot, rosemary, and wild thyme. 1-2 cups are taken daily |
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| Petroselinum sativum Hoffm. (Apiaceae) | Parsley | AP | (i) A standard decoction is prepared from the plant; take 1-3 cups/day.
(ii) Eaten raw with salad |
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| Pimpinella anisum L. (Apiaceae) | Anise | SD | (i) Mix equal amounts of the seeds of anise, cumin, fennel, and senna; eat one teaspoon daily after lunch. |
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| Pistacia palaestina Boiss. (Anacardiaceae) | Palestinian pistachio | LE | (i) A standard decoction is prepared from the plant; take 2 cups three time a day |
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| Portulaca oleracea L. (Portulacaceae) | Purslane | SD | (i) A standard decoction is prepared from the seeds; take 1-2 cups daily |
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| Punica granatum L. (Punicaceae) | Pomegranate | HS | (i) The husk is dried, ground, and then soaked in water. 1 cup is taken daily. |
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| Pyrus malus L. (Rosaceae) | Apple | FR | (i) Add one teaspoon of apple vinegar to a glass of water; drink 3 times daily after meals.
(ii) Drink 1 teaspoon of apple vinegar before breakfast. |
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| Rosmarinus officinalis L. (Lamiaceae) | Rosemary | AP | (i) A decoction is prepared from the plant; take 1 cup twice daily.
(ii) A decoction is prepared from plant mixed with Lion’s Foot, Silvery Whitlow-Wart, and wild thyme. 1-2 cups are taken daily |
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| Salvia fruticosa Mill. (Lamiaceae) | Common Sage | LE | (i) A standard decoction is prepared from the plant. Take 2-3 cups daily for a month. |
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| Teucrium capitatum L. (T. polium L.) (Lamiaceae) | Cat Thyme | LE | (i) A standard decoction is prepared from the plant; take 1 cup/day when needed. |
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| Trigonella berythea Boiss. & Blanche(T. foenum- graecum L.) (Fabaceae) | Fenugreek | SD | (i) A decoction is prepared from 1 teaspoon of the seeds in 500 ml of water; take 1-2 cups daily.
(ii) The ground seeds are mixed with fenugreek seeds and honey; 1 teaspoon is taken daily. |
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| Varthemia iphionoides Boiss & Blanche (Chiliadenus iphionoides)(Asteraceae) | Common Varthemia | AP | (i) A standard decoction is prepared from the plant. 1 cup is taken twice a day |
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| Zingiber officinale Rose. (Zingiberaceae) | Ginger | Rz | (i) A decoction is prepared from the rhizomes. 1 cup is taken daily |
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