Fumitory

The fumitory is the eponymous plant genus of the fumitory subfamily (Fumarioideae) of the poppy family (Papaveraceae). The genus Fumaria is widespread in the Mediterranean region, Central Europe and Central Asia and comprises around 50 species.
The fumitory is a mostly annual, rarely perennial herbaceous plant that grows upright or lying down with reddish to purple flowers.

In naturopathy, it belongs to the group of phytopharmaceuticals and is mainly used for cramp-like complaints in the area of the gallbladder and bile ducts (see Fumaria herba below).
Earth fumitory is also used as a tea for dermatological diseases.
Earth fumitory has recently been rediscovered as a remedy, see fumaric acid, fumaric acid esters.

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