Plant perennial tall up to 2m, pubescent. Leaves large, 20 to 40 cm long, pinnate; Pinnate lobed or not lobed, segments lanceolate to oblong, glabrous to pubescent, Under surface some times densely pubescent and white. Margin serrate-dentate. Involucral bracts usually lacking. Calyx teeth minute linear. Outer petals of the Umbels Long and bi lobed. Style 1 mm long.
Herb Effects
Alleviates spasms (plant); aphrodisiac (fruit) and increases nerve strength (root powder and fruit); lowers prothrombin levels in the blood.
Chemistry
Active Ingredients
Furanocoumarine (seed and root) and heraclenin.
Chemistry
of Active Ingredients
Name
CAS#
IUPAC Name
Formula
Structure
Heraclenin
2880-49-1
Not Available
C16H14O5
Pharmacology
Medicinal Use
Increasing nerve strength (in the form of a tonic) (root powder and fruit) and an aphrodisiac (fruit).
Reference
Chandel et al., Biodiversity in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in India.
Uniyal et al., Medicinal Flora of Garhwal Himalayas.
Health Remedies 
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