Lancea tibetica
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| Lancea tibetica | |
| Light: |   |
| Moisture: |  |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Height: | 0.3' |
| Blooms: | Late Spring-Mid Summer |
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| Medicinal Rating: | |
| Tea: | Yes |
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Lancea tibetica
Cultivation: 241070
Range: E. Asia - Himalayas from India, Bhutan and Sikkim to China and Mongolia.
Habitat: Grassland, sparse forests, along streams at elevations of 2000 - 4500 metres in western China[1].
Medicinal: The flowers, leaves and fruit are used in Tibetan medicine, they are said to have a sweet and bitter taste with a cooling potency[2]. They are used in the treatment of pulmonary disorders[2]. The fruit is used to treat heart disorders and retention of the menses, whilst the leaves are used for healing wounds[2].
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Seed Ripens: Mid Summer-Early Fall
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
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References
- ↑ Flora of China. 1994.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Tsarong, Tsewang. Tibetan Medicinal Plants. Tibetan Medical Publications, 1994.