What are the traditional uses of Conium maculatum?

Conium maculatum has 32 documented traditional uses in the Verdica ethnobotanical reference database. This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the FDA.

What phytochemicals are found in Conium maculatum?

Conium maculatum contains 29 documented phytochemical compounds in the Verdica database.

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Conium maculatum

Poison Hemlock

Family: Apiaceae • Genus: Conium • Region: Albania, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Pakistan (north) EUROPE: Denmark, Poland, Portugal AFRICA: Algeria, Romania, Russian Federation (Dagestan), Russian Federation-Ciscaucasia (Ciscaucasia), Russian Federation-Western Siberia (Western Siberia), Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, TEMPERATE ASIA: Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan TROPICAL ASIA: India (Jammu and Kashmir)

Summary: Conium maculatum (Poison Hemlock) is a plant in the Apiaceae family. Verdica documents 32 traditional uses, 29 phytochemical compounds, and 0 herb-drug interactions for this species.

⚠ Toxicity Warning: This species has documented toxicity concerns. Do not consume without expert guidance.

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About Conium maculatum

Conium maculatum is a species in the Apiaceae family.

Care Information

Sunlight	Full sun to partial shade
Watering	Regular — consistent moisture, especially for root crops
Soil	Deep, loose, well-drained, fertile
Hardiness Zone	USDA 3-10; many are cool-season herbs

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Disclaimer: The statements on this page regarding traditional uses of plants have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Traditional use information is presented for educational and historical reference purposes only, reflecting documented ethnobotanical practices. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal preparation, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have any medical condition. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 (US) or your local emergency number immediately.

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