Synonym(s)
Chenopodium ambrosioides L; Goosefootweed fragrant; Wormwood
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Goosefoot plant (Chenopodium) from the subfamily Chenopodioideae in the family of the foxtail plants (Amaranthaceae). Stem plant of Oleum Chenopodii anthelmintici, the essential oil obtained from the herb by steam distillation.
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Ascaridol, about 70%, 20-40% p-cymene, alpha-terpines, carvacrol, L.Lions, D-camphor.
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It was formerly used as an anthelmintic against roundworms and hookworms. Today, the medical use of Chenopodium ambrosioides L. is only of minor importance.
An effect against leishmania has been experimentally proven.
Cosmetics: The essential oil of Chenopodium ambrosioides is used as skin care product in cosmetic products (note: the oil is very toxic)
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- Arberer W (2008) Contact allergy and medicinal plants. JDDG 6: 15-24
- Hausen BM, Vieluf K (1997) Allergy plants, plant allergens. Ecomed Publishing House Landsberg (Munich) 81-82
- Kamel EG et al (2011) Parasitological and biochemical parameters in Schistosoma mansoni-infected mice treated with methanol extract from the plants Chenopodium ambrosioides, Conyza dioscorides and Sesbania sesban. Parasitol Int 60:388-392.
- Monzote L et al(2014) Essential oil from Chenopodium ambrosioides and main components: activity against Leishmania, their mitochondria and other microorganisms. Exp Parasitol 136:20-26.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer