Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
Resarch institut of forst and Rengelaunds
Abstract
Acording to results of the investigation. Ferula galbaniflue Boiss. Syn. F.gumosa Boiss. Distributed in Lar watersheds (Lar valley) because of the climate, and Ferula persica Willed. Distributed in other watersheds, in Tehran province.
1- Ferula galbanifflua Boiss. And Buhse, Galbanum (Umbelliferae) syn. F. gumosa Boiss. Perennial herb. Iran. Turkestan. Source of Galbanum a gum-resinous exudation from wounds in the stems and roots. Composed of irregular masses or of tears, orange- brown to brownish black. Known in Iran as Ghasnih, and Barijeh. Much used medicinally as carminative, expectorant, antispasmodic. Contains an essential Oil a resin, Umbelliferon and galbaresinotannol.
2- Ferula persica Willd. (Umbelliferae) Perennial herb. Caucasis, Iran, source of sagapenum gum: sold in tears or cakes: locally used for rheumatism and lumbago.
Keywords
)