Golpar

Called Persian Hogweed (Heracleum persicum), golpar is a flowering plant in the family of Apiaceae and native to Iran. Its seeds, alone or burned with wild rue, are thought to defend against the evil eye; powdered seeds aid digestion; and the pungent roots and leaves are brewed for tea.

It is used as one of the ingredients of Persian spice mixes and Persian cooks use the seeds and powder to bring out the flavor of dishes containing pomegranates, and in soups and khoreshes. The ground seeds in powder form are sold at Persian groceries, where it is often labeled as angelica.