Steinmetz:Oenanthe

Oenanthe crocata

Also known as (or relevant to) Oenanthe crocata Family Umbelliferae English Names Water Dropwort Hemlock Water Dropwort Natural Habitat Central- and Southern Europe Part(s) Used Herba Oenanthes crocatae Radix Oenanthis

Constituent(s) oenanthotoxin (alkaloid) essential oil mannite pectin-acids Action narcotic toxic used in homeopathy in epilepsy

Oenanthe phellandrium (aqatica)

Also known as (or relevant to) Oenanthe phellandrium (aqatica) Phellandrium aquaticum Family Umbelliferae English Names Water-Fennel Fine-leaved Water Hemlock Natural Habitat Central Europe Italy Balkan Asia Minor Part(s) Used Fructus Phellandrii

Constituent(s) essential oil (containing phellandrene) fatty oil wax resin gum galactan mannan cellulose Action expectorant diuretic sudorific carminative alterative emmenagogue tonic; it has a reputation as a cure for tuberculosis