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Fumaria officinalis

Latin Name: Fumaria officinalis Common name: Fumitory, Earth Smoke Family: Fumariaceae Parts used: Aerial Constituents: Isoquinoline alkaloid (canadine, dicentrine, fumaricine/fumarine, sanguinarine) as well as protopine, and berberine-like alkaloids, rutin and quercitin. Medicinal actions: Depurative, antispasmodic, hypotensive, diuretic, cholagogue, mild sedative, vulnerary, diuretic, alterative, laxative, anti-itching, anti-bacterial, vasodilator. Medicinal use: chronic conditions and a variety of … Continue reading →