(Peganum) Harmala Seeds - بذور حرمل

What are Harmal seeds?

• The Plant: A small shrub, also known as "Syrian Rue" or "Gharqad."

Traditional Uses

• Fumigation: In some cultures, the seeds are used as incense to scent homes or repel insects.
• Folk Medicine: Historically, they have been used in traditional remedies to relieve rheumatic pain, as an antibacterial agent, and to reduce fever.
• Dyes: Natural red dyes are sometimes extracted from them.