Phenolic profile, safety, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of wasted Bunium ferulaceum Sm. aerial parts

•Bunium ferulaceum Sm. aerial parts are rich source of rutin, hesperidin and chlorogenic acid.•B. ferulaceum Sm. aerial parts are safe to use in single and repeated oral administration.•The hydroalcoholic extract improved the cellular antioxidant defence system elements.•The hydroalcoholic extract efficiently inhibited xylene induced acute inflammation.•B. ferulaceum Sm. could be included in nutraceutical formulations or used as functional food.