Osmorhiza

Nowadays, Osmorhiza is a topic that has caught the attention of many people around the world. Whether due to its impact on society, its relevance in history, or its influence on popular culture, Osmorhiza is a topic that continues to generate interest and debate. In this article, we will explore in depth the different facets of Osmorhiza, from its origins to its current impact. We will analyze how Osmorhiza has evolved over time and how it has influenced different aspects of everyday life. From its historical roots to its relevance today, Osmorhiza continues to be an exciting topic that deserves our attention and reflection.

This article is about the North American herb. For the European herb, see Cicely.

Osmorhiza
Osmorhiza claytonii
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Subfamily: Apioideae
Tribe: Scandiceae
Subtribe: Scandicinae
Genus: Osmorhiza
Raf. 1819
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Osmorhiza is a genus of perennial herbs, known generally as sweet cicely, sweetcicely, or sweetroot. Most species are native to North America, but some grow in South America and Asia. Some species are used for medicinal purposes, but have dangerous lookalikes. The fruits of this plant have barbs on the end allowing them to stick to clothing, fur, or feathers.

American Indians used the roots of sweet cicely as a panacea. It was used as a tonic for upset stomach and to ease childbirth. The root was poulticed on boils and wounds, and a root tea was used as an eye wash. Folk medicine list uses of the plant as an expectorant and as a tonic for coughs and for stomachaches.[1]

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References

  1. ^ Peterson Field Guides (Eastern/Central Medicinal Plants and Herbs)