DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1 m high with green, cartilaginous, hard leaves and small white flowers, as well as smooth, elongated fruits up to 2 mm long. Flowering time: June to September, fruit ripening: September to October. The plant is similar to bishop's weed.
For phytotherapeutic use see under Ammi majus.
HMPC: Not processed
ESCOP: Not processed
Commission E: Negative monograph
Empirical medicine: Asthma, chest pain, kidney stones and water retention. Also used as a menstrual stimulant and abortifacient.
Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.
Phototoxic due to the furanocoumarin content.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Montag A (2023) Plants and skin. Springer-Verlag GmbH. S. 635-638 https:doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-63014-3_7
