Inula cappa
| Inula cappa | |
| Light: |   |
| Moisture: |  |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Height: | 6' |
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| Tea: | Yes |
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Inula cappa (common name: sheep's ear)
Propagation: Seed
Cultivation: Not known
Range: E. Asia - Himalayas from Himachel Pradesh to south-western China.
Habitat: In shrubberies and on open slopes, often gregarious, at elevations of 1,000 - 2,400 metres[1]. In forests of long-leafed pines[2].
Medicinal: Anodyne, antiphlogistic, carminative, depurative, expectorant, dispels clots[3].
The juice of the root is used in the treatment of peptic ulcers, indigestion and other gastric disorders[4]. A decoction of the root is used in the treatment of fevers[4]. The decoction is also added to bath water in order to relieve body aches caused by hard physical work[4]. A poultice made from the pounded root is applied to the forehead to relieve headaches[4].
The juice of the bark, mixed with equal quantities of the juice from the bark of Ficus semicordata and Myrica esculenta is used in the treatment of menstrual disorders[4].
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
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References
- ↑ Polunin, Oleg and Adam Stainton. Flowers of the Himalayas. Oxford Universtiy Press, 1984.
- ↑ Gamble, James. A Manual of Indian Timbers. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, 1972.
- ↑ Revolutionary Health Committee of Hunan Province. A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Manandhar, Narayan. Plants and People of Nepal. Timber Press, 2002.