Ferula narthex (Umbelliferae)

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Ferula narthex
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The Ferula narthex plant species is found in W. Asia - Afghanistan to Pakistan. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as F. jaeschkeana. Vatke.

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Latin Name:  Ferula narthex
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  Boiss.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Medicinal Information: The gum resin obtained from the root is anthelmintic, antispasmodic, expectorant and nervine[240]. It is used in the treatment of asthma, whooping cough, flatulent colic, and in pneumonia and bronchitis in children[240]. The leaves are carminative and diaphoretic[240]. The plant has recently been investigated as a potential contraceptive[254].

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