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Eupatorium chinense

a perennial member of the Eupatorium genus in the family Compositae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Height
1.8 m
Fertility
Self fertile, Insects
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Insects

Uses

Edible uses

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The young leaves are used as a flavouring[2].

Product or use
Condiment

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 leaves are anodyne, carminative, diuretic, nervine and vermifuge[4]. An infusion is used in the treatment of colds, diphtheria and rheumatoid arthritis[6]. The leaves and stems are harvested in the summer before the flower buds open, and are dried for later use[6]. The seed is prescribed in China for the '36 diseases of women'[4]. The root is considered to be beneficial to the circulation and a restorative to women after parturition[4]. The roots are harvested in the autumn and dried for later use[6]. The milky latex is applied to treat goitre[7].

Product or use
Anodyne
Product or use
Carminative
Product or use
Diuretic
Product or use
Nervine
Product or use
Vermifuge
Product or use
Women's complaints

Material uses

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The powdered plant is used in Nepal to prepare marcha, a fermenting cake from which liquor is distilled[7].

Environment

Range
E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.
Habitat
Mountains all over Japan. Open and deforested areas at elevations of 2000 - 2600 metres in Nepal[7].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 7+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - sow spring in a cold frame and only just cover the seed. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer. Division in spring or autumn[1]. Very easy, the clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions.

Cultivation

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Succeeds in ordinary well-drained but moisture retentive garden soil in sun or part shade[3]. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[5]. A polymorphic species[8].

References

  1. Sanders. T. W. Popular Hardy Perennials. Collingridge 1926-00-00

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  2. Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984-00-00 ISBN 3874292169

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

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  4. Duke. J. A. and Ayensu. E. S. Medicinal Plants of China Reference Publications, Inc. 1985-00-00 ISBN 0-917256-20-4

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  5. Thomas. G. S. Perennial Garden Plants J. M. Dent & Sons, London. 1990-00-00 ISBN 0 460 86048 8

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  6. Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. 1995-00-00 ISBN 0-7513-020-31

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  7. Manandhar. N. P. Plants and People of Nepal Timber Press. Oregon. 2002-00-00 ISBN 0-88192-527-6

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  8. Ohwi. G. Flora of Japan. (English translation) Smithsonian Institution 1965-00-00

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