Pedicularis longiflora tubiformis

Taxonomy and growth

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Genus

Pedicularis

Life cycle

annual

Height

0.15 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.

The entire plant is used in Tibetan medicine, it is said to have a bitter and astringent taste with a cooling potency^[1]. Diuretic and febrifuge, it also removes any excess accumulation of body fluids^[1]. It is used in the treatment of inflammation of the liver or gall bladder, seminal/vaginal discharges, oedema and disorders associated with alcoholism^[1]. A decoction of the plant is used as a wash for diseased skin^[3].

Environment

Range

E. Asia - Himalayas from Pakistan to China.

Habitat

Alpine meadows, springs, seeps, along streams at elevations of 2700 - 5300 metres in western China^[2]..

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

241056

Related plants

• Pedicularis arctica
• Pedicularis bicornuta
• Pedicularis canadensisCommon Lousewort
• Pedicularis gloriosa

References

1. Tsarong. Tsewang. J. Tibetan Medicinal Plants Tibetan Medical Publications, India 1994-00-00 ISBN 81-900489-0-2

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2. Flora of China 1994-00-00 http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/

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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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