The medicinal plants of Myanmar DeFilipps, Robert A. Krupnick, Gary A. PhytoKeys 2018 2018-06-28 102 1 341 61337243-8927-5150-A3B8-01FC740770C8 (L.) Sprague (= Carum copticum Benth & Hook. f.) L.) Sprague (= Carum copticum Benth & Hook. f. Magnoliopsida Apiaceae Trachyspermum CoL Plantae Trachyspermum ammi Apiales 9 10 Tracheophyta species ammi  Names.  Myanmar: samone hpyu, gyee baitwine(Mon). English: bishop'sweed, lovage.  Range. Worldwide in tropical and temperate climates. Cultivated in Myanmar.  Uses.  Seed: With heating properties similar to the seeds of  A. graveolens, the seeds of  C. copticumare used to promote appetite, digestion, and gall bladder and gastrointestinal functioning. The pulverized seeds, mixed with ground with pepper, rock salt, and hot water, are ingested as a treatment for stomachaches, dysentery, and sluggish digestion. Blended with yogurt, the seed powder is consumed to eradicate intestinal parasites. A mixture of the seeds and mother'smilk is given to children to alleviate vomiting and diarrhea. A thick paste made from ground seeds and water is applied two to three times daily to quell itching and to heal burns and rashes.  Notes. The seeds of this species are considered antispasmodic, tonic, carminative, and are included in plasters to ease pain. Crushed with a variety of simples, they are prescribed as internal medicine for diseases of the stomach and liver, as well as for sore throats, coughs, and rheumatism ( Perry 1980). The seeds have been found to be an important source of thymol, "a well-known antiseptic" ( Perry 1980).  Reference.  Agricultural Corporation (1980).