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Inula cappa

Sheep's Ear

a perennial woody member of the Inula genus in the family Compositae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Genus
Inula
Life cycle
perennial
Woodiness
woody
Height
1.8 m
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.

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Anodyne, antiphlogistic, carminative, depurative, expectorant, dispels clots[2]. The juice of the root is used in the treatment of peptic ulcers, indigestion and other gastric disorders[3]. A decoction of the root is used in the treatment of fevers[3]. The decoction is also added to bath water in order to relieve body aches caused by hard physical work[3]. A poultice made from the pounded root is applied to the forehead to relieve headaches[3]. The juice of the bark, mixed with equal quantities of the juice from the bark of Ficus semicordata and Myrica esculenta is used in the treatment of menstrual disorders[3].

Product or use
Anodyne
Product or use
Antiphlogistic
Product or use
Carminative
Product or use
Depurative
Product or use
Expectorant
Product or use
Stomachic

Environment

Range
E. Asia - Himalayas from Himachel Pradesh to south-western China.
Habitat
In shrubberies and on open slopes, often gregarious, at elevations of 1,000 - 2,400 metres[4]. In forests of long-leafed pines[1].
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

Propagation

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Seed -

Cultivation

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

Not known

References

  1. Gamble. J. S. A Manual of Indian Timbers. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh 1972-00-00

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  2. ? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X

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

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  4. Polunin. O. and Stainton. A. Flowers of the Himalayas. Oxford Universtiy Press 1984-00-00

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