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Eupatorium lindleyanum

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

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Height
1 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 is anthelmintic, antidote, antitussive, diuretic and restorative[3][4]. It is used internally in the treatment of bronchitis and dysentery[6]. Externally, it is applied to swellings and wounds and is also important in the treatment of women's complaints, especially before and after parturition[4]. It is also used in the treatment of parasitic worms[4]. The leaves and stems are harvested in the summer before the flower buds open, and are dried for later use[6].

Product or use
Anthelmintic
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Antidote
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Antitussive
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Diuretic
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Restorative
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Women's complaints

Material uses

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Used as a hair tonic[3]. The leaves, added to a hair pomade, promote the growth of the hair[4].

Product or use
Hair care

Environment

Range
E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea, Manchuria.
Habitat
Wet grassy places in lowland and low mountains all over Japan[8]. Swamps or borders of water courses[3].
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[2]. Very easy, the clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions.

Cultivation

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Requires a sunny position, succeeding in most well-drained but moisture retentive fertile soils[1]. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[5]. There are both diploid and polypoid forms of this species. Whilst the diploids reproduce sexually, the polyploids, which are widespread, produce their seeds without sexual fertilization[7].

References

  1. F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00

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

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  3. Stuart. Rev. G. A. Chinese Materia Medica. Taipei. Southern Materials Centre

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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. Flora of Japan www.foj.info

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

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