Ferula persica Willd.

Ferula persica Willd.. Is a perennial growing to 1m. It is hardy to zone 7. It is in flower from May to July. The flowers are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile.

Ferula persica Willd.'s Gum. Sagapenum is a gum-resin obtained from a species of Ferula, said by some authorities to be Ferula Persica, Willd., and by others F. Szoritsiana. Sagapenum occurs in yellow or yellowish-red, semi-transparent, agglomerated granules, resembling galbanum, but having a darker colour. When fresh some of the tears have a greenish tinge and are more or less opaque; but on keeping they become brownish-yellow and translucent.

The pharmacological actions of Ferula persica Willd.'s Gum are Absorbent, Anodyne, Anthelmintic, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-spasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Attenuant, Cathartic, Detersive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Lithontriptic, Resolvent, Vermifuge.

The indications of Ferula persica Willd.'s Gum are Nervous Disorder, Phlegmatic Disorders, Hard Swellings, Paralysis, Sciatica, Dropsy, Scrofula, Epilepsy, Spasmodic Affections, Rheumatism, Headache, Skin Disorders, Stone in gall bladder, Stone in kidneys, Stone in urinary bladder.

The temperament of Ferula persica Willd. is 3rd order, warm and dry.

Odor: The odor of Gum of Ferula persica Willd. is Alliaceous.

Taste: Gum: Bitter and acrid.

The active constituents of Ferula persica Willd.'s Gum are Bassorin [1-4%], Gum [23-30%], Resins [50-60%], Volatile Oil [3-11%].