Pogantherum crinitum
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| Pogantherum crinitum | |
| Light: |   |
| Moisture: |  |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Height: | 1' |
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| Tea: | Yes |
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Pogantherum crinitum
Propagation: Seed
Cultivation: Not known
Range: E. Asia - China, Japan and India.
Habitat: Rocky cliffs and road banks in lowland areas of central and southern Japan[1]. Open places in sandy soils at elevations of 500 - 1700 metres in Nepal[2].
Medicinal: The whole plant is depurative, diuretic and febrifuge[3]. A decoction is used in the treatment of urinary tract infections, fevers due to influenza, jaundice and oedema[3].
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
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References
- ↑ Ohwi, Jisaburo. Flora of Japan. Smithsonian Institution, 1965.
- ↑ Manandhar, Narayan. Plants and People of Nepal. Timber Press, 2002.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Revolutionary Health Committee of Hunan Province. A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press.