Visnaga (Khella)
Ammi visnaga
Other names: Visnaga (Khella)
Photo credit: Dwight Sipler
This plant carries serious safety risks. All information is for educational reference only.
Safety information
Toxicity: Serious if misused — long-term use causes nausea, headache, insomnia.
Contraindications: Professional supervision only; restricted in some countries.
Interactions: None specifically noted.
Evidence level
Supported by laboratory or animal studies; not yet confirmed in humans.
Preparations
This plant carries serious safety risks. All information is for educational reference only.
infusion · seed
Part used: seed
Traditional use: Described to alleviate asthma, bronchitis, and kidney stones.
How to prepare (traditional): Infusion of the seeds.
Dosage note (descriptive only): professional use only — not provided
Reference only — not a dosage instruction
powder · seed
Part used: seed
Traditional use: Described to relieve angina.
How to prepare (traditional): Powder, prescribed by doctors and medical herbalists.
Dosage note (descriptive only): professional use only — not provided
Reference only — not a dosage instruction
Associated conditions
Nutritional notes
Not a food.
Healing traditions
Sources (1)
- Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine (book, p.62) — Andrew Chevallier, English, 2016