Imperatoria ostruthium
L.
Masterwort, Angelica, Hogfennel
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Description
A temperate herb in the carrot family (Apiaceae), native to Europe.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are boiled and eaten as a potherb.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are boiled and eaten as a potherb.
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Medicinal Uses
Masterwort is used as a flavouring for various liqueurs and bitters. Its roots and leaves have been used in the traditional Austrian medicine internally (as tea, liqueurs and wine) and externally (as fumigation, tincture or incense) for treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, skin, respiratory tract, cardiovascular system, infections, fever, flu and colds.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Britain, Belgium, Eurasia, Europe, Spain, Turkey, Türkiye,
Synonyms
References (3)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 474 (As Peucedanum ostruthium)
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/ (As Peucedanum ostruthium)
- Sp. pl. ed. 2. 1:371. 1762
