==Special Precautions of Persian Hogweed==
* Contact with the plant’s sap, if exposed to sunlight, can cause severe skin burns.
* Persian hogweed has a tendency to suffocate out all other native plants and wildlife, causing significant ecological damage, particularly in Natura 2000 sites.
* It also has a major economic impact due to its erosive effects and impaired drainage along river courses.
==Health Benefits and uses of Persian Hogweed==
* Golpar is one of the 51 plants used to treat Tabe Reba (malaria like fever) in Iranian traditional medicine.