Pedicularis longiflora tubiformis
| Pedicularis longiflora | |
| Light: |   |
| Moisture: |  |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Height: | 0.5' |
| Blooms: | Late Spring-Mid Fall |
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| Medicinal Rating: | |
| Tea: | Yes |
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Pedicularis longiflora tubiformis
Cultivation: 241056
Range: E. Asia - Himalayas from Pakistan to China.
Habitat: Alpine meadows, springs, seeps, along streams at elevations of 2700 - 5300 metres in western China[1]..
Medicinal: The entire plant is used in Tibetan medicine, it is said to have a bitter and astringent taste with a cooling potency[2]. Diuretic and febrifuge, it also removes any excess accumulation of body fluids[2]. It is used in the treatment of inflammation of the liver or gall bladder, seminal/vaginal discharges, oedema and disorders associated with alcoholism[2]. A decoction of the plant is used as a wash for diseased skin[3].
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Seed Ripens: Early Summer-Mid 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.
- ↑ Manandhar, Narayan. Plants and People of Nepal. Timber Press, 2002.