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Torilis japonica

Upright Hedge Parsley

an annual member of the Torilis genus in the family Umbelliferae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Genus
Torilis
Life cycle
annual
Height
1 m
Fertility
Self fertile, Insects, Self
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Insects, Self

Uses

Edible uses

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Leaves - cooked[1][3]. Root - peeled and eaten raw[1][3]. Although we have no record of the seed being edible, there is a report that it contains 16 - 21% protein and 10 - 23% fat[4].

Plant part
Leaves
Plant part
Root

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 seed is anthelmintic, antifungal, antiviral, expectorant and tonic[4][6]. It is used in Korea in the treatment of amnesia, pruritis, acidosis and scabies[6]. The juice of the root is used in the treatment of indigestion[5].

Product or use
Expectorant
Product or use
Tonic

Environment

Range
Europe, including Britain, from Norway south and east to N. Africa, north and east Asia.
Habitat
Hedges and grassy places in dry soils[2].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
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 - best sown in situ as soon as it is ripe. It can also be sown in spring.

Cultivation

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An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils.

References

  1. Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing 1976-00-00

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  2. Clapham, Tootin and Warburg. Flora of the British Isles. Cambridge University Press 1962-00-00

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  3. Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984-00-00 ISBN 3874292169

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

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  6. Medicinal Plants in the Republic of Korea World Health Organisation, Manila 1998-00-00 ISBN 92 9061 120 0

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