From:  Critical review on nutritional, bioactive and medicinal potential of Bunium persicum

Most important Bunium species and its traditional pharmacological uses

SpeciesDistributed countriesTraditional usesPhytochemicalsReferences
Bunium persicumIran, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, TürkiyeSpice for flavoring; digestive aid; antimicrobial; diuretic; used in colds, respiratory ailments, and indigestionCarvone, limonene, thymol[23]
Bunium bulbocastanumEurope (Spain, France, Italy), North AfricaTuber consumed as a food source; anti-inflammatory; antispasmodic; analgesic; detoxifying agentCoumarins, flavonoids, terpenes[24]
Bunium incrassatumMorocco, Algeria, TunisiaTubers consumed as food; used in traditional medicine for diuretic and detoxification propertiesEssential oils, phenolic compounds[25]
Bunium elegansTürkiye, Eastern MediterraneanCarminative; antimicrobial; spice in local cuisines; used for skin infections and inflammationTerpenoids, flavonoids, polyphenols[26]
Bunium alpinumAlpine regions of EuropeTubers as food; used for gastrointestinal issues and rheumatic pain reliefFlavonoids, tannins, saponins[27]
Bunium paucifoliumIndia, Pakistan, Central AsiaSpice for flavoring; used for digestive disorders and respiratory healthEssential oils, polyacetylenes, monoterpenes[28]
Bunium mauritanicumNorth Africa (Morocco, Algeria)Tuberous roots consumed; believed to boost energy; used for urinary tract healthAlkaloids, phenolics, tannins[29]
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