The meaning of the symbols of sumbul seen in a dream.

Hook. f.

Family: Umbelliferae; Apiaceae.

Habitat: Kashmir.

English: Narthex asafoetida.

Ayurvedic: Hingu (var.).

Unani: Hilteet, Hing.

Siddha/Tamil: Perungayam.

Action: The gum-resin is used as asafoetida.

The oil is reported to be bacteriocidal. It exhibited antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gramnegative bacteria.

The essential oil, obtained from seeds, shows antioxidant activity comparable to BHT.

The plant gave coumarin derivatives including umbelliferone and scopo- letin.

Dosage: Gum-resin—125-500 mg. (CCRAS.)... ferula sumbul