Rank Species | Genus Ammi Higher classification Ammi | |
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Similar Ammi, Ammi visnaga, Umbelifers, Anthriscus, Ground Elder | ||
Ammi majus farming
Ammi majus—commonly called bishop's weed, false bishop's weed, bullwort, greater ammi, lady's lace, Queen Anne's lace or laceflower—is a plant originating in the Nile River Valley which has white lace-like flower clusters. It is a member of the carrot (Apiaceae) family.
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Ammi majus cultivation india
Uses
A. majus contains large amounts of the chemicals furanocoumarin, xanthotoxin, and bergapten. The furanocoumarin can cause phytophotodermatitis and hyperpigmentation. In India, A. majus is cultivated for the furancoumarins which are used to treat vitiligo and psoriasis.
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