Composition of the Essential Oil ofBunium persicum(Boiss.) B. Fedtsch. from Tajikistan

A review of the relaxant effect of various medicinal plants on tracheal smooth muscle, their possible mechanism(s) and potency

“…persicum, a member of the Apiaceae, is a grassy plant with white or pink flowers and small brownish seeds. The seeds of B. persicum contain p-mentha-1,4-dien-7-al, gammaterpinene, beta-pinene and cuminaldehyde (Baser et al, 1997). Traditionally, B. persicum has been used in the treatment of digestive disorders, urinary tract disorders, asthma and dyspnoea (Avesina, 1990).…”

Phytochemical composition of the essential oils from three Apiaceae species and their antibacterial effects on food-borne pathogens

“…The seeds are consumed widely as a condiment and as a traditional flavouring in a number of ethnic cuisines and food industries. As indigenous medicines, the seeds are regarded as stimulants and carminatives, and are useful in treating diarrhoea and dyspepsia (Baser, Özek, Abduganiev, Abdullaev, & Aripov, 1997). In addition, the plant is used for culinary purposes and for flavouring foods and beverages.…”

Essential Oil Content and Constituents of Black Zira (Bunium persicum[Boiss.] B. Fedtsch.) from Iran During Field Cultivation (Domestication)

“…Wild collected seeds with eliminated weak and unripe seeds were selected for cultivation in the open field (1 Dec) in rows of 50 cm apart and in 2 cm depth of the soil and irrigated. The seeding density was 3 g/m 2 . The physicochemical properties of the field soil (Feiz Abad) and the environmental conditions are shown in Table I and in Table II.…”