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Smyrnium olusatrum
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Biennial herb formerly cultivated as a vegetable and medicinal plant before being replaced by celery; used in medieval European medicine.
Biennial herb formerly cultivated as a vegetable and medicinal plant before being replaced by celery; used in medieval European medicine. Key active compounds include isofuranodiene, smyrnioside, flavonoids.
isofuranodiene, along with smyrnioside and flavonoids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Alexanders. These compounds provides free radical scavenging activity, stimulates digestive enzyme secretion and GI motility.
Historical vegetable and medicine
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antioxidant
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Digestive
Diuretic
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Digestive tonic
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Used for digestive complaints
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Scurvy prevention via vitamin C
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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