Healthy Herbie has had a rethink this year with the number of species reduced so to streamline the planting and the associated stories of plants in research or production for licensed medicines. In late summer, the dense, domed minty green and white umbels of Ammi visnaga are taking centre stage.
The seeds of Ammi visnaga, also known as pick-tooth or khella, have been used to develop many asthma medications and in the treatment of heart conditions. The active compound acts to increase blood flow to the heart while inhibiting strong heart contractions.