Water Fennel
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Botanical Name |
Oenanthe aquatica |
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Family |
Apiaceae |
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Other Names |
Fine leaved water dropwort, Oenanthe phellandrium |
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Description |
Perennial, branched, hairless. Leaves 3-4 pinnate, upper with pointed lobes, lower lobes linear to threadlike. Flowers: white, umbels, opposite to leaves. Fruits: 5mm long, 2mm diameter |
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Native to |
Europe |
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Parts Used |
Fruit |
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Actions |
Alterative, diuretic, expectorant |
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Constituents |
Essential oil (1.5-2%) Flavonoids: tricetin, myricetin, rhamnetin Fixed oil (20%) Polyacetylenes |