Oenanthe aquatica

Oenanthe aquatica, Umbelliferae, Essential oil (known as Water Fennel Oil), which contains 8% phellandrene, bergaptene (furanocoumarin), 4-isopropyl-2-cyclohexenol, 4-isopropyl-2-cyclohexenone, apiol, beta-phellandrene, camphene, fats, lactose, mannose, myricetin, myristicin, oenanthotoxin, pinene, resin, rhamnetin, sabinene.
Oenanthe aquatica, Umbelliferae, Essential oil (known as Water Fennel Oil), which contains 8% phellandrene, bergaptene (furanocoumarin), 4-isopropyl-2-cyclohexenol, 4-isopropyl-2-cyclohexenone, apiol, beta-phellandrene, camphene, fats, lactose, mannose, myricetin, myristicin, oenanthotoxin, pinene, resin, rhamnetin, sabinene.Oenanthe aquatica, Umbelliferae, Essential oil (known as Water Fennel Oil), which contains 8% phellandrene, bergaptene (furanocoumarin), 4-isopropyl-2-cyclohexenol, 4-isopropyl-2-cyclohexenone, apiol, beta-phellandrene, camphene, fats, lactose, mannose, myricetin, myristicin, oenanthotoxin, pinene, resin, rhamnetin, sabinene.Oenanthe aquatica, Umbelliferae, Essential oil (known as Water Fennel Oil), which contains 8% phellandrene, bergaptene (furanocoumarin), 4-isopropyl-2-cyclohexenol, 4-isopropyl-2-cyclohexenone, apiol, beta-phellandrene, camphene, fats, lactose, mannose, myricetin, myristicin, oenanthotoxin, pinene, resin, rhamnetin, sabinene.Oenanthe aquatica, Umbelliferae, Essential oil (known as Water Fennel Oil), which contains 8% phellandrene, bergaptene (furanocoumarin), 4-isopropyl-2-cyclohexenol, 4-isopropyl-2-cyclohexenone, apiol, beta-phellandrene, camphene, fats, lactose, mannose, myricetin, myristicin, oenanthotoxin, pinene, resin, rhamnetin, sabinene.Oenanthe aquatica, Umbelliferae, Essential oil (known as Water Fennel Oil), which contains 8% phellandrene, bergaptene (furanocoumarin), 4-isopropyl-2-cyclohexenol, 4-isopropyl-2-cyclohexenone, apiol, beta-phellandrene, camphene, fats, lactose, mannose, myricetin, myristicin, oenanthotoxin, pinene, resin, rhamnetin, sabinene.Oenanthe aquatica, Umbelliferae, Essential oil (known as Water Fennel Oil), which contains 8% phellandrene, bergaptene (furanocoumarin), 4-isopropyl-2-cyclohexenol, 4-isopropyl-2-cyclohexenone, apiol, beta-phellandrene, camphene, fats, lactose, mannose, myricetin, myristicin, oenanthotoxin, pinene, resin, rhamnetin, sabinene.
Botanical Nomenclature Oenanthe aquatica
Common Name Water Dropworts
Taxonomy- Family Umbelliferae
Distinguishing Features of the Plant Oenanthe aquatica is an aquatic, biennial plant growing from 40 to 120cm, with shiny, pinnate, with thin branches leaves and white, hermaphrodite flowers in umbels. The stems are fleshy, compact or hollow inside, the root is straight, vertical, spindle-shaped, hairy and white, and the fruits are oval and long. The flowering and the harvesting take place from June to September.
Region Found Epirus (Gramos)
Part of the Plant with Active Substances Fruits, seeds
Active Substances Essential oil (known as Water Fennel Oil), which contains 8% phellandrene, bergaptene (furanocoumarin), 4-isopropyl-2-cyclohexenol, 4-isopropyl-2-cyclohexenone, apiol, beta-phellandrene, camphene, fats, lactose, mannose, myricetin, myristicin, oenanthotoxin, pinene, resin, rhamnetin, sabinene.
Pharmacological Effects - Therapeutic Applications The plant has expectorant, sudorific, narcotic and diuretic properties. It is recommended in the form of herbal tea for the treatment of chronic thoracic diseases, dyspepsia, fever, cough, bronchitis and ulcers. The roots are used in the form of poultice which is applied externally to the skin against various skin diseases. In homeopathy the fruit's extract is used for the treatment of bronchitis and cough.
Method of Administration The plant is administered in the form of herbal tea (4-10g of dried seeds in 1L of boiled water for 5-10min, 3 times a day) and in the form of powder (0,2-0,3g, 2-3 times a day ). In folk medicine it is applied externally to the skin in the form of poultice made from the dried root against skin ulcers
Warning: The use of herb preparations is not recommended without seeking advice from your physician or pharmacist. The substances they contain may interact with the subscribed drugs that the patient already takes, thus eliminating their therapeutic efficacy or inducing toxicity. They may also burden further weakened vital functions of the body thus exposing the patient to increased morbidity and life threatened conditions.
Toxicity- Adverse Effects All plant parts are poisonous, due to the contained myristicin. Fruit's overdose may cause dizziness, nausea and other narcotic effects.
References 1) http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Oenanthe+aquatica 2)http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/o/oenanthe-aquatica=water-dropwort.php 3)https://www.brc.ac.uk/plantatlas/index.php?q=plant/oenanthe-aquatica 4)http://practicalplants.org/wiki/Oenanthe_aquatica 5)https://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/d/dropwa22.html#con