Medicinal herbs in Jordan: part two

Collection title

Development information department

ID

JRT00213

Source

JRTV (JO)

First broadcast date

1997

Production year

1997

Abstract

The program deals with medicinal herbs and plants that grow in Jordan and their uses. Among these herbs is the santolina with its various medical benefits ; it kills worms and removes flatulence, it grows in arid areas. As to the asian crowfoot, it is used as a disinfectant in the treatment of sexuan diseases, and against the fungous diseases. The tree mallow has got great nutritive and medical properties, it is used to treat asthma. The yellow corn-poppy is usedans an anti-cough, whereas the wild iris is used for dental treatment. A special oil is extracted from the racinus and used as a purgative. Many other plants that are part of medical and pharmaceutical preparations are found in Jordan.

Type

video

Production companies

• Television - Own production

Broadcaster

JRTV - Jordan Television

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Body and health

Secondary themes

• Landscapes and environment
• Art, Culture and Knowledge / Science / Biology

Credits / Cast

• Tarawaneh Abdelwahab - Speaker
• Chabab Taher - Author of original work
• Slimane Hikmat - Director

Period of events

• 1997

Map locations

• Jordan - Transjordan Plateau - Provinces

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

26m36

Additional information

Medicinal herbs and plants - santolina - crowfoot - tree mallow - cane-apple - castor oil plant - Dr Abdeladhim Selhab