Patrinia scabiosifolia
a perennial member of the Patrinia genus in the family Valerianaceae.
Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Valerianaceae
- Genus
- Patrinia
- Life cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 0.3 m
- Flower type
- hermaphrodite
Uses
Edible uses
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Young leaves, stem tips and flower buds - cooked and used as a potherb, added to soups or dried for later use[2][7][9].
- Plant part
- Leaves
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 root is antibacterial, anticoagulant, antiphlogistic, antispasmodic, depurative, diuretic, febrifuge haemostatic and resolvent[4][5][8][10][11]. It contains several medically active compounds, including triterpenic glycosides and has been shown to stimulate the liver into producing drug-metabolizing enzymes[11]. The root is used in Korea in the treatment of the initial stages of appendicitis, perityphlitis and neuralgia[11]. It is also used in the treatment of parasitic skin diseases and as an antidote to poison[10]. The entire plant is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and hepatic[6]. It is used traditionally as a sedative[10] and also in the treatment of carbuncles, acute appendicitis, intestinal abscess, postpartum pain, dysmenorrhoea and endometriosis[6]. It stimulates the circulation, treats abscesses, promotes regeneration of liver cells[4][5][6][8]. Large doses can cause a decrease of white blood cells, nausea and dizziness[6]. The crushed leaves are applied to abscesses and boils[4][10].
- Product or use
- Antibacterial
- Product or use
- Anticoagulant
- Product or use
- Antidote
- Product or use
- Antiphlogistic
- Product or use
- Depurative
- Product or use
- Diuretic
- Product or use
- Febrifuge
- Product or use
- Haemostatic
- Product or use
- Hepatic
- Product or use
- Parasiticide
- Product or use
- Resolvent
- Product or use
- Antispasmodic
Environment
- Range
- E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea and eastern Siberia.
- Habitat
- Sunny grassy places in hills and mountains all over Japan.
- Light
- full sun
- Shade tolerance
- no shade
- Water
- moderate
- Soil textures
- sandy, loamy
- Soil pH
- acid, neutral, alkaline
- Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
- No
- Drought
- intolerant
Propagation
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Seed - sow in situ in April[3]. If you only have a small quantity of seed it is probably better to sow it in a pot in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer. Division in spring or autumn.
Cultivation
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Easily grown in any light rich soil in a sunny position[1][3].
References
F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00
Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing 1976-00-00
Sanders. T. W. Popular Hardy Perennials. Collingridge 1926-00-00
? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X
Kariyone. T. Atlas of Medicinal Plants.
Yeung. Him-Che. Handbook of Chinese Herbs and Formulas. Institute of Chinese Medicine, Los Angeles 1985-00-00
Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984-00-00 ISBN 3874292169
Stuart. Rev. G. A. Chinese Materia Medica. Taipei. Southern Materials Centre
Facciola. S. Cornucopia - A Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications 1990-00-00 ISBN 0-9628087-0-9
Duke. J. A. and Ayensu. E. S. Medicinal Plants of China Reference Publications, Inc. 1985-00-00 ISBN 0-917256-20-4
Medicinal Plants in the Republic of Korea World Health Organisation, Manila 1998-00-00 ISBN 92 9061 120 0
Ohwi. G. Flora of Japan. (English translation) Smithsonian Institution 1965-00-00