Atigax also known as the Alcenië, Firegaze, Gailgened, Metsästäjän Ystävä, Punasalvia and Allsee was a dwarf carrot, related to baldakur, native to frigid scrublands and moors, usually found in well-watered sandy soil.Atigax root tubers could be boiled into a thick broth which, when applied to the eyes, would protect them from intense or glaring light,allowing sight despite sudden or blinding light. The effect lasted for nine hours, or longer.In addition, once boiled, the root tubers were edible.