Steinmetz:Oenanthe
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Oenanthe crocata
- Also known as (or relevant to)
- Family
- Umbelliferae
- English Names
- Water Dropwort
- Hemlock Water Dropwort
- Natural Habitat
- Central- and Southern Europe
- Part(s) Used
- Herba Oenanthes crocatae
- Radix Oenanthis
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- Constituent(s)
- oenanthotoxin (alkaloid)
- essential oil
- mannite
- pectin-acids
- Action
- narcotic
- toxic
- used in homeopathy in epilepsy
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Oenanthe phellandrium (aqatica)
- Also known as (or relevant to)
- Family
- Umbelliferae
- English Names
- Water-Fennel
- Fine-leaved Water Hemlock
- Natural Habitat
- Central Europe
- Italy
- Balkan
- Asia Minor
- Part(s) Used
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- Constituent(s)
- essential oil (containing phellandrene)
- fatty oil
- wax
- resin
- gum
- galactan
- mannan
- cellulose
- Action
- expectorant
- diuretic
- sudorific
- carminative
- alterative
- emmenagogue
- tonic; it has a reputation as a cure for tuberculosis
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