Bishop's Weed (Khella)
Ammi visnaga
An Egyptian seed historically used for angina, asthma, and to pass kidney stones.
Traditional use (biblical-near-eastern): An Egyptian seed historically used for angina, asthma, and to pass kidney stones.
An Egyptian seed historically used for angina, asthma, and to pass kidney stones.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- An Egyptian seed historically used for angina, asthma, and to pass kidney stones.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Can cause sun sensitivity and nausea; interacts with heart drugs.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Can cause sun sensitivity and nausea; interacts with heart drugs.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.