Apium sisarum (L.) Calestani, Apium sisarum (L.) Calestani var. sativum Calestani, Carum sisarum Baillon, Pimpinella sisarum (L.) Jessen, non Koso-Poljanski, Selinum sisarum (L.) E. H. L. Krause, Seseli sisarum (L.) Crantz, Sison anisum (L.) Sprengel, Sium diversifolium H. Wolff, Sium lancifolium M. Bieberstein, non Schrank, Sium ninsi L.
Family
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Apiaceae
General Info
Description
A perennial plant that grows about 1 m high and sometimes grown as a root vegetable. It has a cluster of sweet, bright white roots which are similar to sweet potatoes, but longer (15-20 cm). Leaves are in one to five pairs. Leaflets 3-11, narrow, sharp-pointed, finely serrated and medium green. As the plant matures the leaves become round. Flowers are small, fragrant, white, star-shaped in terminal umbels. Fruits are moon-shaped, short, brown and grooved.
The root is useful for removing obstructions from the bladder. It is serviceable against dropsy by causing plenty of urine and helps liver disorders, anorexia , dyspepsia and jaundice. It is also helpful in chest complaints. The young shoots are a pleasant and wholesome food of easy digestion.
Reference
James A Duke and Maryl Fulton. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs - 2nd Edition, P: 672, CRC Press July 2002.
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