Conium maculatum is a very poisonous plant that has a long history of
medicinal use, though it is
relieves pain. The plant contains
coniine, an
extremely toxic substance that can also cause congenital defects. The whole
plant is
analgesic, antispasmodic, emetic, galactofuge and sedative.
It is a
traditional folk treatment for cancer and was formerly widely used internally
in very small doses to treat a variety of complaints including tumours,
epilepsy, whooping cough, rabies and as an antidote to strychnine poisoning. It
is still used externally, usually in ointments and oils, in the
treatment of
mastitis, malignant tumours (especially
breast cancer) anal
fissure and haemorrhoids. The leaves and stems should be harvested when the first fruits
are forming, since they are then at their most active medicinally. The fruits
are gathered either when fully ripe, or before they turn from green to yellow,
and are then dried. Because of the extremely toxic nature of this herb, it is
seldom employed nowadays. Use with extreme caution and only under the guidance
of a qualified practitioner. See also the notes above on toxicity. A
homeopathic remedy is prepared from a tincture of the fresh plant, harvested
when in flower.
It is used for treating complaints such as dizziness, coughs,
insomnia, exhaustion, arteriosclerosis and prostate problems. very rarely used in modern herbalism. It is a
narcotic plant that sedates and
Seed available in : 50, 100, 200 seeds/pkt
Whole plant also available 100,250,500 grams
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“Azizabad, Nambalbal, (Via Wuyan-Meej Road), Pampore
PPR J&K 192121
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190001
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