Podagrycznik pospolity (Aegopodium podagraria L.)

Paweł Kunstman, *Małgorzata Wojcińska, Paulina Popławska

Summary
Goutweed (Aegopodium podagraria L., Apiaceae), also known as ground elder, is a perennial native to Eurasia, which has been introduced around the world. The plant has been used in traditional medicine since ancient time, first of all to treat rheumatic disorders, gout and sciatic pain, while the young, fresh leaves have been employed as a culinary vegetable. The popularity and medical importance of this plant appear to wane, despite of the presence of scientific data confirming anit-inflammatory, antimicrobial and potential anti-cancerogenic activity of its extracts or their chief components. So far, polyacetylenes (falcarinol and falcarindiol, in particular) and essential oil have seemed to be the most important fractions, which strongly influence on the observed biological effect of this plant. Goutweed is worthy of notice, especially, that it grows and propagates quite easily. Moreover a clear range between the therapeutic and toxic dosages of its key component, falcarinol, as well as no health hazards or side effects in conjunction with proper administration of the herb, both guarantee safeness of its consumption. Here we present an updated review on ground elder, including its chemical composition as well as proven pharmacological activity.

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