Plant Name
Ferula bucharica (Lipsky) Syn.- Ladyginia bucharica Lipsky.
Botanical Info
A perennial in height of 50-60 sm.
Geography:
Central Asia: Pamiro.-Alaj. On saliferous gypseous barings, chalkstones, conglomerates , at 700- 1800 m above sea level.
Chemical Content
Roots. Saponins. Terpenoids: ladyginosides A, B, C, D, Е, F. An above-ground part. An essential oil of 0.08 %.
Traditional Use and Activity
The essential oil can find application in perfumery. Roots. A possible replacer of a soapwort root – Allochrusa gypsophiloides.