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Ferula narthex (1 Page of 5) 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. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Ferula narthex Family: Umbelliferae Author: Boiss. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 2.5 Mature Width: Habitat: Not known
General Uses: The root is a source of the gum 'asafoetida'[1, 2, 61], it is used as a condiment and as a medicine. It is obtained by incision of the roots[114].
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