Ferula narthex vs Lavender Stoechas

A Central Asian Ferula species used in Unani and Iranian medicine as a nervine, antispasmodic, and for hysteria.

Mediterranean lavender species used in traditional medicine since ancient Greek times for headaches, epilepsy, and respiratory conditions. Slightly different chemistry from Lavandula angustifolia.

sumbul, isovaltrate, sesquiterpenes, furanocoumarins

fenchone, camphor, borneol, 1,8-cineole

Nervine tonic, Hysteria treatment, Antispasmodic herb

Treat headaches and migraines, Epilepsy in folk medicine, Respiratory catarrh, Ancient Greek medicine staple

Anxiolytic research, Antispasmodic activity

Antispasmodic, Antimicrobial, Expectorant, Anxiolytic mild

1-2g dried root; 0.5-1ml tincture

2-4g dried flower as tea or 2-4 drops diluted oil daily

Pregnancy caution, Phototoxic potential

Epilepsy (camphor content may provoke in excess), Pregnancy

Mild reactions

Skin sensitization, Headache with excess camphor