Anthriscus cereifolium Chervil (Umbelliferae)

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Anthriscus cereifolium
Chervil
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The Anthriscus cereifolium plant species is found in Southeastern Europe. Naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chervil. Some home gardeners know the variety as Chaerophylum sativum.

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Latin Name:  Anthriscus cereifolium
Common Name:  Chervil
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  (L.)Hoffm.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:  0.25

Habitat:  Hedgebanks, roadsides and waste places[9, 17].

Medicinal Information: Chervil is not widely used as a medicinal herb, though it is sometimes employed as a 'spring tonic' for cleansing the liver and kidneys, is a good remedy for settling the digestion and is said to be of value in treating poor memory and mental depression[238, 244, 254]. The fresh plant, harvested just before flowering, is digestive, diuretic, expectorant, poultice and stimulant[9, 21, 201]. The juice is used in the treatment of dropsy, arthritis and chronic skin ailments[9]. The bruised leaves are used as a poultice for slow-healing wounds[9]. An infusion of the fresh leaves is also used as an eyewash to treat sore or inflamed eyes[244].

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