| PHYTO- NUTRIENTS |
- Monoterpenes (including carvone, limonene, anethofuran) – activate liver enzyme glutathione-S-transferase (helps glutathione attach to toxic molecules)
- Flavonoids assist carminative and sedative properties
|
| NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS |
- Digestion – carminative (eliminates flatulence and digestive disturbances)
- Liver – promotes detoxification reactions
- Anti-cancer and anti-microbial
|
| PLANT FAMILY |
Umbelliferae. Related to: Celery, Fennel, Coriander, Cumin, Caraway |
| DANGERS |
Oxalate (Calcium binding and Kidney health) |
Adapted from:
Murray, M. (2005). Encyclopedia of Healing Food. New York, N.Y.: Atria Books
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