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Elsholtzia splendens

Shiny Elsholtzia

an annual member of the Elsholtzia genus in the family Labiatae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Family
Labiatae
Life cycle
annual
Height
0.4 m
Fertility
Insects
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Insects

Uses

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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The whole plant contains an essential oil , monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes[3]. It is used in Korea in the treatment of headaches, fevers, diarrhoea and oedema[3].

Product or use
Diuretic
Product or use
Febrifuge

Environment

Range
E. Asia - northern China, Korea.
Habitat
Grassy areas in mountains in Korea[3]. Hills and grassy areas at elevations up to 300 metres in China[2].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
no shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - sow late spring in situ[1].

Cultivation

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An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils.

References

  1. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  2. Flora of China 1994-00-00 http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/

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  3. Medicinal Plants in the Republic of Korea World Health Organisation, Manila 1998-00-00 ISBN 92 9061 120 0

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