Ferula gummosa

Ferula gummosa
Family:Ferula gummosa; Antispasmodic; Carminative; Expectorant; Stimulant.
Common name:Galbanum
The whole plant but especially the root contains the gum resin 'galbanum'. This is antispasmodic carminative expectorant and stimulant. It is used internally in the treatment of chronic bronchitis asthma and other chest complaints. It is a digestive stimulant and antispasmodic reducing flatulence griping pains and colic. Externally it is used as a plaster for inflammatory swellings ulcers boils wounds and skin complaints.

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