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Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root entry discusses a specific type of grain or legume, with varying opinions on its exact identification. It is described as being beneficial for certain ailments.

Derived headwords

الهِرْطَمَانnoun
  1. 1.
    Grain/legumeclassical

    A medium-sized grain, falling between barley and wheat. It is considered beneficial for diarrhea and cough.

  2. 2.
    Safflowerclassical

    Another opinion suggests it refers to safflower.

  3. 3.
    Chickling vetchclassical

    Another opinion identifies it as chickling vetch.

  4. 4.
    Peaclassical

    Galen's description indicates it is the pea, known in Egypt.

Parallel reading

الهرطمان، بالضم، أهمله الجوهري، وصاحب اللسان، وهو: (حب متوسط، بين الشعير والحنطة نافع للإسهال والسعال)
Al-hirtamān, with damma, was neglected by Al-Jauhari and the author of Al-Lisan. It is: (a medium grain, between barley and wheat, beneficial for diarrhea and cough).
وقيل: هو العصفر
And it was said: it is safflower.
وقيل: الجلبان
And it was said: it is chickling vetch.
ووصف جالينوس يدل على أنه البسلة، المعروفة بمصر، قاله الحكيم داود.
And Galen's description indicates that it is the pea, known in Egypt, according to Hakim Dawud.