ferula communis/fever

Silphium was both a spice and a medicinal plant. It was regarded as "one of the most precious gifts of Nature to man" (Pliny), and was one of the main sources of revenue contributing to Cyrenaica's wealth. It was so critical to the Cyrenian economy that most of their coins bore a picture of the

Lapidin, a bicyclic sesquiterpene from Ferula linkii Webb, has been evaluated for antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic activities in mice and rats. Lapidin, vehicle, or the appropriate reference analgesic and anti-inflammatory compounds (acetylsalicylic acid [ASA] and indomethacin)

UNASSIGNED Ferula tingitana L. (Apiaceae) has been considered to have abortive and menstruation-inducing properties. It used to treat sore throat, fever, indigestion, and pains. UNASSIGNED The objective of this study is to establish the chemical composition of the essential oil of flower, leaves of