Next Chapter in the Legend of Silphion: Preliminary Morphological, Chemical, Biological and Pharmacological Evaluations, Initial Conservation Studies, and Reassessment of the Regional Extinction Event
Silphion was an ancient medicinal gum-resin; most likely obtained from a <i>Ferula</i> species growing in the Cyrene region of Libya ca. 2500 years ago. Due to its therapeutic properties and culinary value, silphion became the main economic commodity of the Cyrene region. It is generally...
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/1/102 |