Ammi visnaga - Das Bischofskraut

Author(s): Stobernack, G.

Journal/Book: Phytotherapie. 1990; 2: 65-69.

Abstract: Khella fruits have been used for centuries in Egyptian folkmedicine in the treatment of urolithiasis. Following a short description of the plant, the main components of the Khella fruits, a drug monographed in the German Pharmacopoea (DAB 9 - Ammeos visnagae fructus) are reported. Phytochemical and morphological differences between fruits of Ammi visnaga and Ammi majus, a widespread adulteration of the Khella fruits, are mentioned. Finally, some pharmacological and clinical data are presented, which confirm the therapeutic effect of this drug as a spasmolytic agent in the therapy of asthma, angina pectoris and urolithiasis.

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