Dorema ammoniacum

The Dorema ammoniacum is a hardy perennial of the family of the Apiacées, originating in Asia.

Description

This plant can reach 2,5 m height. A gum resin is in the cavities of the stems, the petioles and the roots. When the stem is bored by an insect, the milky gum exudes some naturally. It dries in contact with the air and the shape of the tears or the solid blocks which are collected by the local populations.

Habitat

Arid zones.

Surface of distribution

Asia: Iran in the west until in India, in the east, while passing by the Afghanistan and the Pakistan.

Use

This plant is the independent source of Gum ammoniac. This one is used in Enluminure to pose the gold sheet. This gum is also used since the Antiquité for its medicinal properties. It would have virtues Expectorant are, carminative, Stimulant be and Antispasmodique S. It is also used in Parfumerie and for the production of Ciment to silicate.

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