Oenanthe aquatica Water dropwort (Umbelliferae)

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Oenanthe aquatica
Water dropwort
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The Oenanthe aquatica plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Water dropwort. Some home gardeners know the variety as O. phellandrium. Phellandrium aquaticum.

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Latin Name:  Oenanthe aquatica
Common Name:  Water dropwort
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  (L.)Poiret.

Known Hazards:  All parts of the plant are poisonous[4, 9, 65, 76]. It is said to contain the alleged 'psychotroph' myristicine[218].

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  In slow moving or stagnant water[17], and by the sides of streams, avoiding acid conditions[4].

Medicinal Information: The fruit is antiperiodic, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant and pectoral. It is used in the treatment of chronic pectoral affections, dyspepsia, intermittent fevers, obstinate ulcers etc[4, 9, 21]. This plant should be used with great caution, and only under the supervision of an experienced practitioner. In overdose the fruits cause vertigo, intoxication and other narcotic effects. The roots have been used externally in the treatment of piles[4]. A homeopathic remedy is made from the fruits. It is used in the treatment of bronchitis, coughs etc[9].

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