Myrrhis odorata (L.) Scop. |
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Botanical Name |
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Myrrhis odorata (L.) Scop. |
English
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Cicely, Sweet cicely, Sweet chervil, Spanish chervil, Garden myrrh, Myrrh |
Synonym(s) |
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Myrrhis sulcata Lag. |
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Apiaceae |
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General Info
| Description |
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A tall herbaceous perennial plant, growing to 2 m tall. The leaves are finely divided, feathery, up to 50 cm long. The flowers are white, 2-4 mm across, produced in large umbels. The seeds are slender, 15-25 mm long and 3-4 mm broad. |
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Aromatic, carminative, expectorant and stomachic (whole plant); antiseptic (root) |
Pharmacology
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The whole plant, including the seed, is useful in the treatment of coughs and flatulence, and also as a gentle stimulant for the stomach. A decoction of roots has been used to treat snake and dog bites. An ointment made from the roots has been used to ease gout and soothe wounds. |
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 James A Duke and Maryl Fulton. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs - 2nd Edition, P: 711, CRC Press July 2002.
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