Seseli diffusum, ban-jowan, Vanya yamaani

Seseli diffusum (Roxb. ex Sm.) Santapau & Wagh
Family: Apiaceae   

Synonyms: Cnidium diffusum DC., Ligusticum diffusum Roxb. ex Sm., Ligusticum indicum Wall. , Meum diffusum Baill., Seseli indicum Wight & Arn.

Other names:  ban-jowan, Vanya yamaani

Plant and fruits stimulant, stomachic, anthelmintic, vermifuge, for expelling roundworms. Veterinary medicine, seeds carminative used as cattle medicine. [CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants]

Seselin, isolated from the seeds, exhibitedsignificant anddose-dependent anti-inflammatory activity in carrageenan-induced acute inflammation in rats. It also exhibited significant analgesic activity and was found to be safe in oral doses up to 6 g/kg (body weight)
in 72 h mortality test in mice. A sample of commercial oil, available as Ajmod Oil, is reported to contain (+)-limonene (50%), seselin, (−)beta-selinene and beta-cyclolavendulic acid. (Indian Medicinal Plants An Illustrated Dictionary)

Published articles:
1. Growth-disrupting, larvicidal and neurobehavioral toxicity effects of seed extract of Seseli diffusum against Aedes aegypti (L.) (Diptera: Culicidae)
By: Kabir, Khondkar Ehteshamul; Choudhary, Muhammad Iqbal; Ahmed, Shakil; et al.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY   Volume: 90   Pages: 52-60   Published: APR 1 2013

2. Biological Activities of Indian Celery, Seseli diffusum (Roxb. ex Sm.) Sant. & Wagh
By: Abbaskhan, Ahmed; Choudhary, Muhammed Iqbal; Ghayur, Mohammed Nabeel; et al.
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH   Volume: 26   Issue: 5   Pages: 783-786   Published: MAY 2012