Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis L.) - Dried aerial parts (Herba Fumariae)

Fumitory is an annual herbaceous plant from the poppy family (Papaveraceae). The species is botanically accepted as Fumaria officinalis L. and is known in European herbal practice as Fumariae herba. The European Medicines Agency covers the aerial parts of the plant as a traditional herbal substance. ,

The plant develops a delicate, branched stem, bluish-green finely divided leaves and small pink to purple-red flowers arranged in raceme-like clusters. The fruit is a small one-seeded achene. Fumitory grows in grassy places, fields, fallow land and meadows. The aerial parts have a clearly bitter taste and are a valuable raw material for herbal blends, botanical extracts, powders and professional digestive comfort formulations.

Basic Information

• Latin name: Fumaria officinalis L.
• English name: Fumitory
• Part used: herb / aerial parts (Herba Fumariae/Fumariae herba)
• Origin: Bulgaria
• Raw material type: wild-harvested
• Harvest period: late spring and summer, during flowering
• Drying: in shade or in dryers at temperatures up to 45°C

Raw Material Characteristics

The herb is collected during active flowering, when the plant is well developed. The raw material is dried carefully away from direct sunlight to preserve its colour, bitter profile and overall quality.

Chemical Composition

Fumitory contains mainly isoquinoline alkaloids, including protopine, fumaric acid, organic acids, flavonoids, tannins, mucilage compounds, resinous substances and mineral salts. ,

Suitable for the Production of

• herbal teas and blends
• dry and liquid botanical extracts
• digestive comfort products
• bile-flow support formulations
• professional herbal formulations
• herbal powders

Medicinal Properties and Effects on the Body

Fumitory has the following properties:

• spasmolytic
• choleretic
• bitter-tonic
• diaphoretic
• anti-inflammatory
• supportive effect on digestive comfort

EMA covers Fumaria officinalis L., herba as a traditional herbal substance in the area of gastrointestinal comfort. ,

Important Notice

Fumitory contains active alkaloids and may be a risk-sensitive raw material at high doses or if used incorrectly. It should be used in professional formulations with proper assessment of dosage, intended use and target group.

Forms Available

• dried herb (Herba Fumariae / Fumariae herba) – whole dried, crushed, cut to custom size upon request, or powdered

Quality and Documentation

Upon request, a Certificate of Analysis (COA), technical documentation, batch traceability and additional documents may be provided.

Inquiry

Contact us for availability, bulk quantities, samples and a custom quotation based on the required raw material specifications.