Bulk Fumitory Leaves for Export and Wholesale Buyers
Synonym: Fumaria angustifolia Gilib.
English Name: Fumitory
Other Names in English (UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand): Common Fumitory
Family: Papaveraceae
GENERAL DATA
Plant Parts: Root, Stem, Leaves, Flowers, Seed, and Hydrosol
Cultivation Mode: Wild collection/Cultivated
In Manufacturing: Pharmaceutical, Hydrosol, Cosmetics, Herbal Tea
🌿 Industries That Use Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis L.)
Fumitory, also known as Earth Smoke, is a delicate annual herb native to Europe and parts of Western Asia. It has been traditionally used in herbal medicine, detox formulations, and skincare due to its cleansing, liver-supportive, and mildly sedative properties. The plant contains alkaloids (like fumariline), flavonoids, and fumaric acid.
1. Pharmaceutical & Phytomedicine Industry
Fumitory is prized for its effects on the liver, gallbladder, and skin. Extracts and powders are used in:
2. Herbal & Nutraceutical Industry
Fumitory is used in holistic and traditional medicine systems such as European herbalism, Unani, and Ayurveda.
Applications:
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Liver and gallbladder cleansing formulas
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Natural skin-clearing tea blends
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Menstrual regulation and hormonal support (mild effect)
✅ Often combined with Dandelion root, Burdock root, or Milk Thistle seeds.
3. Tea & Botanical Infusion Industry
Though bitter, fumitory is occasionally used in functional herbal teas for:
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Skin detoxification
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Digestive regulation
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Calming teas with nervine and detox synergy
✅ Usually blended with Mint, Calendula, or Licorice to balance taste.
4. Cosmetic & Personal Care Industry
The astringent and anti-inflammatory qualities of fumitory extracts make it useful in:
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Anti-acne toners and creams
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Anti-itch lotions for eczema-prone skin
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Herbal baths or steam infusions
✅ Topical use focuses on its clarifying and purifying effect on skin.
5. Homeopathy & Traditional Folk Use
In homeopathy and older folk traditions:
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Fumitory was used to reduce jaundice symptoms
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Believed to “clear the blood” and promote inner clarity
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Used as a ritual fumigation herb (hence the name “fumitory”)
6. Botanical Research & Alkaloid Study
Studied for:
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Its alkaloid composition (e.g., protopine, fumariline)
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Choleretic (bile flow stimulant) and spasmolytic properties
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Potential in supporting autoimmune skin disorders
✅ Frequently cited in pharmacognosy and ethnobotany literature.
✅ Summary of Key Applications
| Industry | Common Uses |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical | Liver support, anti-eczema remedies, detox formulas |
| Herbal & Nutraceutical | Blood-cleansing tonics, hormonal balance, detox teas |
| Tea & Infusion | Bitter herb in skin-cleansing and digestive blends |
| Cosmetic & Skincare | Acne creams, eczema lotions, herbal steam or bath additives |
| Homeopathy & Folk Use | Jaundice relief, energy purification, skin rashes |
| Botanical Research | Tropane alkaloids, bile stimulation, anti-inflammatory compounds |
🌱 Key Features of Fumitory
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Botanical Name: Fumaria officinalis L.
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Used Parts: Aerial parts (flowers, leaves, stems)
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Phytochemicals: Fumaric acid, protopine, fumariline, flavonoids
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Color & Form: Pale green with pinkish-purple flowers, sold dried or powdered
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Taste/Smell: Bitter, earthy
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Safety: Avoid high doses; may lower blood pressure in sensitive individuals
PRODUCT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
Persian Name: شاهتره/ Shah tareh
German Name (Deutschland, Austria, Switzerland): Erdrauch, Erdrauchkraut
French Name (France, Belgium, Switzerland, Quebec): Fumeterre
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About Fumaria Officinalis
It is a herbaceous and one-year plant whose height reaches eighty centimeters. The stems of this plant are relatively thick and reddish green, and their cross section is polygonal. The leaves are small and have many cuts similar to Parsley leaves. with the difference that the cuts on the leaves of Fumaria officinalis are deeper. These leaves have a bitter and slightly spicy taste.
Fumitory Temperament
Moderate and second degree of dry.
Fumaria officinalis Chemical Constituent
Pentatriacontane, glucose, tannin, fumaric acid.
Fumitory Health Benefits
It is an opener for liver and spleen blockages, a liver tonic, a black bile laxative and diuretic. Dried Fumitory is stronger than fresh one to strengthen the stomach. Its hydrosol is a blood purifier, liver tonic, stomach tonic, and diaphoretic.
It removes burnt black bile and yellow bile from the urinary tract. Dried Fumitory make the root of the tooth stronger and expels phlegm and cures old fevers and black bile diseases. Eating it with vinegar or water and honey enemas the wastes of the stomach and intestines and is beneficial for bilious vomiting and phlegm nausea. Drinking juice of its fresh leaves with sugar or Indian Tamarind enemas the stomach and intestine and expels burnt humors and black bile. It also helps to improve jaundice, dandruff caused by yellow bile burnt blood, or phlegm, and scabies.
Keeping the extract of this herb in the mouth strengthens the gums, suppresses the heat of the mouth and is useful for healing wounds inside the mouth and tongue. Dropping the extract of it in the eyes strengthens eye sights and improves epiphora.
Its fresh poultice is useful for bee stings. If you knead dry Fumitory and Henna with its fresh juice, its poultice on the skin in the bathroom is effective for removing scabies and itching. The poultice of its extract with Gum Arabic prevents hair from regrowing.
Washing the head and beard with soaked water or boiled water of this herb is useful to get rid of lice, fleas, and dandruff.
Its hydrosol relieves itchy skin and diarrhea.
Fumitory Dose
6 to 12 grams from the herb. 100 to 200 grams from its juice. But if it is used along with soaked water of Yellow Myrobalan and sugar it can be used up to 12 to 24 grams. 12 grams of its seeds.
Fumitory Side Effects
It is harmful for Lungs.
Fumitory Modifiers
Chicory (Cichorium intybus) and Yellow Myrobalan (Terminalia chebula). The juice of Fumitory leaves should be used without being strained.
🧾 Nutrition Facts – Dried Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis L.)
Botanical Name: Fumaria officinalis L.
Common Names: Earth Smoke, Fumitory, Fumaria
Type: Aerial Parts (stems, leaves, flowers – dried)
Form: Dried herb
Use: Traditional bitter tonic, liver and gallbladder support, skin purifier
🌿 General Description
Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis) is a delicate, climbing herb known for its light green foliage and pink-purple flowers. Traditionally used across European and Middle Eastern herbal medicine, Fumitory is a well-regarded detoxifying agent, supporting liver and gallbladder function. Its bitter alkaloids and flavonoids make it effective in skin, digestion, and biliary tract formulas.
🔬 Estimated Nutritional Composition per 100g (Dried Aerial Parts)
| Nutrient | Approximate Value |
|---|---|
| Energy | 240–270 kcal |
| Protein | 5.5–7.0 g |
| Total Fat | 1.0–1.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45–55 g |
| Natural Sugars | 3–6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 25–30 g |
| Ash (Total Minerals) | 6–8 g |
| Moisture (Residual) | 8–10% |
🌱 Mineral & Micronutrient Content (approx.)
| Mineral | Approx. per 100g |
|---|---|
| Calcium (Ca) | 450–600 mg |
| Iron (Fe) | 15–25 mg |
| Potassium (K) | 300–450 mg |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 80–110 mg |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.7–1.2 mg |
| Manganese (Mn) | 1.0–1.5 mg |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.3–0.6 mg |
🍊 Vitamin Content (approx.)
| Vitamin | Estimated per 100g |
|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 10–20 mg |
| Vitamin A (Carotenes) | Trace to Low |
| B-complex Vitamins | Small amounts |
| Vitamin E | Trace |
🌿 Phytochemical Composition
| Group | Major Compounds |
|---|---|
| Alkaloids | Fumariline, protopine, fumaritine |
| Flavonoids | Quercetin, kaempferol, rutin |
| Organic Acids | Fumaric acid, malic acid, citric acid |
| Phenolic Compounds | Tannins, chlorogenic acid |
| Others | Mucilage, amino acids, trace sterols |
⚕️ Traditional Health Benefits
| Application Area | Common Uses |
|---|---|
| Liver & Gallbladder | Bile stimulant, mild cholagogue, gallstone support |
| Skin & Detox | Blood purifier, adjunct for eczema & psoriasis |
| Digestive Health | Bitter tonic, mild laxative, appetite booster |
| Nervous System | Mild sedative, traditionally used in melancholia |
⚠️ Safety & Usage Notes
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Taste: Bitter, mildly sour
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Traditional Use: Infusion (1–2g per cup), decoction, tincture
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Cautions: Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Prolonged high doses should be avoided due to alkaloid content. Use under supervision in sensitive individuals or with gallbladder obstruction.
📦 Storage & Shelf Life
Store in airtight containers, away from light and moisture.
Shelf Life: Up to 2 years when properly stored
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