Carrot-fern
Conium maculatum
Conium maculatum is a plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. In various traditional systems, it has been applied for conditions including spasms, asthma, chorea, delirium, paralysis, and tetanus, often serving as a sedative or anodyne. Scientific evidence regarding its therapeutic application is limited, though studies indicate that poisoning can result in diverse symptoms such as respiratory depression, cardiac issues, and skin reactions. Some research suggests clinical outcomes may be dose-related. No major safety issues or specific drug interactions are currently recorded in the provided data.
- Traditionally for
- spasms · anodyne
- Traditions
- traditional · Western phytotherapy · Unani
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
Traditional use
- spasms
- anodyne
- asthma
- chorea
- cns sedative
- delirium
- glands sclerosis
- nervine
- paralysis
- sebaceous cysts
- sedative
- tetanus
What the science says
- The study found that two patients who ingested poison hemlock experienced different clinical outcomes, suggesting a possible dose-related effect.
- The study identified characteristic compounds from each ingredient in Vertigoheel, including picrotoxinin and coniine from Conium maculatum.
- Stomata were observed on the primary roots of Conium maculatum, a first for Apiaceae.
- The study found that Conium maculatum poisoning can present with diverse symptoms, ranging from respiratory depression to cardiac issues and skin reactions.
Frequently asked questions
What is Carrot-fern?
Carrot-fern (Conium maculatum) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Carrot-fern traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Carrot-fern for: spasms, anodyne, asthma, chorea, cns sedative, delirium. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Carrot-fern?
Carrot-fern appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional, Western phytotherapy, Unani.
What does the scientific evidence say about Carrot-fern?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Carrot-fern; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study found that two patients who ingested poison hemlock experienced different clinical outcomes, suggesting a possible dose-related effect.
How strong is the evidence for Carrot-fern?
The strongest finding for Carrot-fern carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Carrot-fern safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Carrot-fern in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Carrot-fern interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Carrot-fern in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Carrot-fern?
Carrot-fern is also known as: Болиголов пятнистый, Grande ciguë.
Is Carrot-fern a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)
- T2 Conium Maculatum, one plant, four presentations: A case series. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Root stomata in Conium maculatum (Apiaceae): anatomically verified occurrence and a comparative survey across Apioideae. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry-Based Molecular Profiling of Vertigoheel. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Divergent clinical outcomes after shared poison hemlock ingestion: evidence suggesting a dose-related effect. literature abstract metadata