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[[File:Apiaceae - Myrrhis odorata.JPG|thumb|right|''Cicely'', ''Sweet cicely'']]
'''Sweet cicely''' or '''Cicely'''(Myrrhis odorata) is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the celery family Apiaceae. It is one of two accepted species in the genus Myrrhis. ==Uses=={{Uses|Wounds}}, {{Uses|Cuts}}, {{Uses|Snakebites}}, {{Uses|Curing liver disorders}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}<ref name="intUses"/> ==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Dried Folaige}}, {{Parts Used|Whole herb}}. ==Chemical Composition==The essential oils of both origins were found to be rich in E-anethole (48.1±1.4% and 50.7±1.1%), methyleugenol (14.3±0.5% and 13.1±0.4%), E-nerolidol (10.2±0.8% and 12.0±0.3%) and germacrene-D (5.0±0.1% and 4.3±0.3%).<ref name="chemical composition"/> ==Common names=={{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Agrimony}} ==Habit=={{Habit|Herb}} ==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Alternate|stalked|the Alternate, stalked, base sheath-like. Blade triangular, 2–3 times pinnate, finely haired. Secondary leaflets with serrated margins}}<ref name="Leaf"/> ===Flower==={{Flower|Unisexual|4–9 mm|white|petals 5, Stamens 5|Inflorescence a compound umbel, secondary umbels 5–20. Primary umbel lacking bracts, secondary umbels with 5(–7) different size, long-tapered bracteoles with hairy edges}} ===Fruit==={{Fruit|Elliptic|15–25 mm long pome|Elliptic, with flattish sides, 2-sectioned, with sharp, high ridges|tip with bristle hairs|}} ===Other features===
== Description List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== Myrrhis odorata is a tall herbaceous perennial plant growing to 2 m * [[6 ft 6 inVishatinduka Taila]] tall, depending on circumstances. The leaves are fern-like, 2-4-pinnate, finely divided, feathery, up to 50 cm long, with whitish patches near the rachis. The plant is softly hairy and smells strongly of aniseed when crushed. The flowers are creamy-white, about 2–4 mm across, produced in large umbels. The flowering period extends from May to June.<ref name="des"/> The fruits are slender, 15–25 mm long and 3–4 mm broad. as ''root juice extract''
== Uses Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
==Common nameCommonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}.
== References == <references><ref name="intchemical composition">[httphttps://www.theplantlisttandfonline.orgcom/doi/tplabs/record10.1080/kew-2363724 "The Plant List, Myrrhis odorata (L10412905.) Scop2012.744703 "journal of essential oil research"]</ref> <ref name="namesLeaf">[http://www.biolibluontoportti.czcom/suomi/en/taxonpositionkukkakasvit/id40255/ Biolib]</ref><ref name=sweet-cicely "desnature gate">[http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Myrrhis+odorata Plant for a future]</ref> <ref name="usesHow to plant/cultivate">[httpshttp://www.rhsgardening.orgcornell.uk/Plants/11303/Myrrhis-odorataedu/Details Royal Horticultural Society]<homegardening/ref><ref name="uses2">[http://botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/c/cicswe67sceneb847.html A Modern Herbal]</ref><ref name="uses3cornell university">[http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/ingredients/detail/sweet-cicely The Gourmet Food & Cooking Resource]</ref>
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== External Links ==* [http://www.floralencounters.com/Seeds/seed_detail.jsp?grow=Sweet+Cicely&productid=1108]* [https://www.sarahraven.com/flowers/seeds/perennials/sweet_cicely.htm]*[https://enwww.wikipediagardenershq.orgcom/wikiMyrrhis-Chervil-Anise.php]* [https:/Cicely Cicely/www.plant-world-Wikipediaseeds.com/store/view_seed_item/2322?gclid=CjwKCAjw2dvWBRBvEiwADllhn4lw5b_w1YR5p9lLkYM5pR_ShV6xFr_7TDPjPcfK7GQH9bVIs0hd9RoCMh0QAvD_BwE]
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