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[[File:Apiaceae - Myrrhis odorata.JPG|thumb|right|''Cicely'', ''Sweet cicely'']]
 
[[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.<ref name="int"/><ref name="names"/>
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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.
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Wounds}}, {{Uses|Cuts}}, {{Uses|Snakebites}}, {{Uses|Curing liver disorders}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}<ref name="Uses"/>
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Dried Folaige}}, {{Parts Used|Whole herb}}.
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==Chemical Composition==
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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"/>
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Agrimony}}
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Herb}}
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{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"/>
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===Flower===
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{{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}}
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|Elliptic|15–25 mm long pome|Elliptic, with flattish sides, 2-sectioned, with sharp, high ridges|tip with bristle hairs|}}
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===Other features===
  
== Description ==
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
Myrrhis odorata is a tall herbaceous perennial plant growing to 2 m [6 ft 6 in] 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.
 
  
== Uses ==
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
  
*In fertile soils it grows readily from seed, and may be increased by division in spring or autumn.<ref name="uses"/>
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==How to plant/cultivate==
*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 [[Ayurvedic medicine]] herb.<ref name="uses2"/>
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Propagate by seed, division or separation - Readily self-seeds. Sow fresh seed because stored seed is difficult to germinate. Mix stored seed with peat moss in a plastic bag and place in a refrigerator. When the seeds begin to germinate, transplant into pots and return the bag to the refrigerator and wait for more seeds to germinate<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
*Like its relatives anise, fennel, and caraway, it can also be used to flavour akvavit.<ref name="uses3"/>
 
*Useful in coughs and flatulence, and as a gentle stimulant for debilitated stomachs.<ref name="uses2"/>  
 
  
==Common name==
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}.
  
* '''English''' -  sweet cicely
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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File:Odermennig.jpg
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File:Agrimonia eupatoria02.jpg
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Image:Agrimonia eupatoria MHNT.BOT.2004.0.jpg
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</gallery>
  
== References ==
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==References==
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<references>  
<ref name="int">[http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-2363724 "The Plant List, Myrrhis odorata (L.) Scop."]</ref>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10412905.2012.744703 "journal of essential oil research"]</ref>
<ref name="names">[http://www.biolib.cz/en/taxonposition/id40255/ Biolib]</ref>
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<ref name="des">[http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Myrrhis+odorata Plant for a future]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://www.luontoportti.com/suomi/en/kukkakasvit/sweet-cicely "nature gate"]</ref>
<ref name="uses">[https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/11303/Myrrhis-odorata/Details Royal Horticultural Society]</ref>
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<ref name="uses2">[http://botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/c/cicswe67.html A Modern Herbal]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/sceneb847.html "cornell university"]</ref>
<ref name="uses3">[http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/ingredients/detail/sweet-cicely  The Gourmet Food & Cooking Resource]</ref>
 
 
</references>
 
</references>
  
== External Links ==
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==External Links==
 
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* [http://www.floralencounters.com/Seeds/seed_detail.jsp?grow=Sweet+Cicely&productid=1108]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cicely Cicely-Wikipedia]
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* [https://www.sarahraven.com/flowers/seeds/perennials/sweet_cicely.htm]
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* [https://www.gardenershq.com/Myrrhis-Chervil-Anise.php]
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* [https://www.plant-world-seeds.com/store/view_seed_item/2322?gclid=CjwKCAjw2dvWBRBvEiwADllhn4lw5b_w1YR5p9lLkYM5pR_ShV6xFr_7TDPjPcfK7GQH9bVIs0hd9RoCMh0QAvD_BwE]
  
 
[[Category:Herbs]]
 
[[Category:Herbs]]

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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

Wounds, Cuts, Snakebites, Curing liver disorders, Skin eruptions, Blotches, Pimples, Diarrhea, Sore throats[1]

Parts Used

Dried Folaige, 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%).[2]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit
English Agrimony


Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Alternate stalked the Alternate, stalked, base sheath-like. Blade triangular, 2–3 times pinnate, finely haired. Secondary leaflets with serrated margins

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
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

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Elliptic 15–25 mm long pome Elliptic, with flattish sides, 2-sectioned, with sharp, high ridges tip with bristle hairs {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

Propagate by seed, division or separation - Readily self-seeds. Sow fresh seed because stored seed is difficult to germinate. Mix stored seed with peat moss in a plastic bag and place in a refrigerator. When the seeds begin to germinate, transplant into pots and return the bag to the refrigerator and wait for more seeds to germinate[4]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Tall grasslands, meadows, Borders of forests and fields.

Photo Gallery

References

  1. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Uses
  2. "journal of essential oil research"
  3. "nature gate"
  4. "cornell university"

External Links