Halerpestes sarmentosa

a member of the Halerpestes genus in the family Ranunculaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Family: Ranunculaceae
Genus: Halerpestes
Flower type: hermaphrodite

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.

This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.

The stem and leaves are used in Tibetan medicine where they are considered to have a sweet taste and a neutral potency^[1]. They are anti-inflammatory, diuretic and febrifuge^[1]. They are used in the treatment of inflammation of the ureters, pain in the joints due to arthritis, gout and retention of bodily fluids^[1].

Environment

Range: E. Asia
Habitat: Not known
Light: full sun
Shade tolerance: light shade
Water: moderate
Soil textures: sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH: acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil: No
Drought: intolerant

Cultivation