Origanum dayi – grows exclusively in this area and in the Trans-Jordan hills. Rich in essential oil (up to 2% of its weight). Possesses anti-bacterial properties, yet is mild on the skin. | .JPG) |
| Varthemia iphionoides – grows on limestone-rich soils, flourishes during late summer. Contains an essential oil with strong tissue-regenerating properties. |  |
| Achilea fragrantissima – a species with fragrant essential oil, that helps in skin healing. |  |
| Artemisia herba alba: grows in extreme desert conditions, from the Sahara to the Arabian deserts. Helps for treating skin affections.. |  |
Artemisia judaica: grows in the southern Negev desert. Helps treat skin problems. |  |
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| Corydothymus capitatus (Spanish Thyme) – a member of the thyme family, strongly anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. |  |
| Cupressus sempervirens: a tree, the oil of which helps contract hemorrhoids, varicose veins, and sagging skin. |  |
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| Fennel: helps treat stress, skin and respiratory allergies. |  |
| Haplophylum tuberculatum – a species that is less toxic than rue, and with similar therapeutic effects. |  |
| Hypericum triquetrifolium – resembles Saint John's Wort in its contents and therapeutic effects. |  |
| Inula viscosa – common in the Judean hills. Strongly anti-fungal |  |
| Lavandula stoechas (Spanish lavender): helps treat acne-prone skin |  |
| Leontice leontopetalum – an herbs with bulbs that are rich in saponins |  |
| Majorana syriaca: a shrub possessing strong anti-bacterial and anti-fungal effect. |  |
| Matricaria aurea: a calming and soothing flower. |  |
| Melissa officinalis: a local species possesses a strong calming effect |  |
| Mentha longifolia: a Spearmint species. Decongests the respiratory tracts. |  |
| Micromeria fruticosa – grows particularly in the Judean hills, and is strongly calming |  |
| Myrtle: grown in many regions. Helps in treating many skin problems. |  |
| Pinus halepensis: a pine treee, the oil of which decongests and is antibacterial. |  |
| Pistacia lentiscus: a shrub growing in mediterranean regions. Its oil decongests the respiratory tracts, and helps to contract hemorrhoids. |  |
| Salix alba: Commonly known as Willow, it is well known to possess an anti-bacterial effect. |  |
| Salvia fruticosa: a sage species, possessing an estrogen-like effect |  |
| Thymbra spicata: a Savory species, growing on chalk-rich mediterranean hills. Strongly anti-bacterial.. |  |
| Thymelaea hirsuta: a shrub, found abundantly in the Northern Negev. A maceration from its leaves helps treat skin and joints.. |  |
| Urtica pilulifera - a nettle species, with a diuretic and lever-enhancing effect. Helps treat hair loss, acne, psoriasis and other problems.. |  |
| Vebascum sinaicum – a strongly astringent plant |  |
| Withania somnifera - a SHRUB GROWING ON RUINS of the region. Known in Ayurvedic medicine as Ashwagandha. It is very useful as an adaptogen, for treating migranes, arthritis and more. |  |