Common Names: Bishop’s weed

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  • Ammi majus

    Botanical Overview Ammi majus, commonly known as Bishop’s weed, greater ammi, or golden lace, is a medicinal plant from the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean, North Africa, and Southwest Asia. The fruit and seed are the primary parts used medicinally. Energetics Ammi majus is considered warming and drying with bitter and pungent…


  • Trachyspermum ammi

    Botanical Overview Trachyspermum ammi (Apiaceae), commonly known as Ajwain, Carom seeds, or Bishop’s weed, is a small annual herb native to South Asia, the Middle East, and East Africa. The seed is the primary part used medicinally, valued for its strong aromatic and medicinal properties. Energetics This plant is considered warming and drying in nature…


  • Ammi visnaga

    Botanical Overview Ammi visnaga, commonly known as Bishop’s weed, Khella, or Visnaga, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The primary medicinal parts used are the fruit and seeds. It is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and West Asia. Energetics Ammi visnaga has a cooling temperature and neutral moisture energetics. It has bitter and sharp…