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'''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.<ref name="int"/><ref name="names"/>Uses=={{Uses|Cough}}, {{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Chest pain}}, {{Uses|Bladder problems}}, {{Uses|Gouts}}, {{Uses|Rheumatism}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}.

== Description Parts Used== Myrrhis odorata is a tall herbaceous perennial plant growing to 2 m [6 ft 6 in] tall{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, 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{{Parts Used|Roots}}, 15–25 mm long and 3–4 mm broad{{Parts Used|Seeds}}.

== Uses 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"/>

*In fertile soils it grows readily from seed, and may be increased by division in spring or autumn.<ref name="uses"/> =Common names==*Its leaves are sometimes used as a herb, either raw or cooked, with a rather strong taste reminiscent of anise. The roots and seeds also are edible. Additionally, it has a history of use as a medicinal herb.<ref name{{Common names|kn="uses2"/>*Like its relatives anise, fennel, and caraway, it can also be used to flavour akvavit.<ref name|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi="uses3"/>*Useful in coughs and flatulence, and as a gentle stimulant for debilitated stomachs.<ref name|en="uses2"/> }}

== References Properties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya=== ===Rasa=== ===Guna=== ===Veerya=== ===Vipaka=== ===Karma=== ===Prabhava=== ==Habit== {{Habit|Herbaceous perennial}} ==Identification==<references>===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="intLeaf"/>[http://www.theplantlist ===Flower==={{Flower|Unisexual|4–9 mm|White|Petals 5, Stamens 5|Inflorescence a compound umbel, secondary umbels 5–20.org/tpl/record/kew-2363724 "The Plant ListPrimary umbel lacking bracts, Myrrhis odorata secondary umbels with 5(L.–7) Scopdifferent 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=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== ==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}."]< ==How to plant/ref>cultivate==Propagate by seed, division or separation - Readily self-seeds. Sow fresh seed because stored seed is difficult to germinate.<ref name="namesHow to plant/cultivate"/>[http://www ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Fertile sunny garden soils}}, {{Commonly seen|Moist soils}}.biolib.cz/en/taxonposition/id40255/ Biolib]</ref> ==Photo Gallery==<ref namegallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="des140px">[httpImage:Myrrhis odorata 'sweet cicely' 2007-06-02 (plant).jpg|'Sweet Cicely'Image:Myrrhis odorata in bloom.jpg|'Sweet Cicely' in bloomFile:Myrrhis_odorata_001.JPGFile://wwwMyrrhis_odorata_002.pfafJPGFile:Myrrhis_odorata_003.orgJPG </user/Plant.aspx?LatinNamegallery> ==References==Myrrhis+odorata Plant for a future] </refreferences><ref name="useschemical composition">[https://www.rhstandfonline.org.ukcom/Plantsdoi/11303abs/Myrrhis-odorata10.1080/Details Royal Horticultural Society10412905.2012.744703 Journal of essential oil research]</ref> <ref name="uses2Leaf">[http://botanicalwww.luontoportti.com/botanicalsuomi/mgmhen/ckukkakasvit/cicswe67.html A Modern Herbalsweet-cicely Morphology]</ref> <ref name="uses3How to plant/cultivate">[http://www.gourmetsleuthgardening.comcornell.edu/ingredientshomegardening/detail/sweet-cicely The Gourmet Food & Cooking Resourcesceneb847.html How to plant]</ref>

== External Links ==* [http://www.floralencounters.com/Seeds/seed_detail.jsp?grow=Sweet+Cicely&productid=1108 Myrrhis odorata on floral encounters organic farm]* [https://www.sarahraven.com/flowers/seeds/perennials/sweet_cicely.htm Myrrhis odorata on sarah raven garden]* [https://www.gardenershq.com/Myrrhis-Chervil-Anise.php How to Grow Myrrhis Plants]*[https://enwww.wikipediaplant-world-seeds.orgcom/wikistore/Cicely Cicelyview_seed_item/2322?gclid=CjwKCAjw2dvWBRBvEiwADllhn4lw5b_w1YR5p9lLkYM5pR_ShV6xFr_7TDPjPcfK7GQH9bVIs0hd9RoCMh0QAvD_BwE Myrrhis odorata on plant-world-Wikipediaseeds]