m (Text replace - "|hazards=" to "|toxicity notes=") |
(Migrating article to Creative Commons BY-SA, isolating PFAF NC content for manual migration. See the page: Migrating PFAF Licensing) |
||
| (2 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{Plant | {{Plant | ||
| + | |primary image=Achyranthes bidentata flower.jpg | ||
|common=Niu Xi | |common=Niu Xi | ||
|binomial=Achyranthes bidentata | |binomial=Achyranthes bidentata | ||
| Line 60: | Line 61: | ||
|material uses references=PFAFimport-174,PFAFimport-272 | |material uses references=PFAFimport-174,PFAFimport-272 | ||
| − | |cultivation=Prefers a rich, sandy, slightly acid soil in partial shade{{Ref | PFAFimport-238}}. | + | |cultivation notes= |
| + | |PFAF cultivation notes=Prefers a rich, sandy, slightly acid soil in partial shade{{Ref | PFAFimport-238}}. | ||
This species is probably not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to at least -5°c{{Ref | PFAFimport-238}}. | This species is probably not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to at least -5°c{{Ref | PFAFimport-238}}. | ||
When grown in a rich soil the roots can be up to 1.2 metres long{{Ref | PFAFimport-238}}. | When grown in a rich soil the roots can be up to 1.2 metres long{{Ref | PFAFimport-238}}. | ||
Widely cultivated in China, especially in Henan Province, as a medicinal plant{{Ref | PFAFimport-238}} and as a food plant{{Ref | PFAFimport-179}}. | Widely cultivated in China, especially in Henan Province, as a medicinal plant{{Ref | PFAFimport-238}} and as a food plant{{Ref | PFAFimport-179}}. | ||
| − | |propagation=Seed - sow late spring in a greenhouse. Germination should be fairly rapid, prick out the seedlings into individual pots of fairly rich soil when they are large enough to handle. It is probably wise to grow this plant on in the greenhouse for its first winter, planting it out into its permanent position in late spring after the last expected frosts. | + | |propagation notes= |
| + | |PFAF propagation notes=Seed - sow late spring in a greenhouse. Germination should be fairly rapid, prick out the seedlings into individual pots of fairly rich soil when they are large enough to handle. It is probably wise to grow this plant on in the greenhouse for its first winter, planting it out into its permanent position in late spring after the last expected frosts. | ||
|range=E. Asia - China, Japan, India. | |range=E. Asia - China, Japan, India. | ||
|habitat=Forest edges, the sides of streams and shrubberies{{Ref | PFAFimport-254}}. Moist shady places at elevations of 1200 - 3000 metres in Nepal{{Ref | PFAFimport-272}}. | |habitat=Forest edges, the sides of streams and shrubberies{{Ref | PFAFimport-254}}. Moist shady places at elevations of 1200 - 3000 metres in Nepal{{Ref | PFAFimport-272}}. | ||
| − | |toxicity notes=One report suggests that the root is poisonous{{Ref | PFAFimport-179}}. | + | |toxicity notes= |
| − | |material use notes=Two insect-moulting hormones are found in the roots{{Ref | PFAFimport-174}}. Can this have a practical application as an insecticide? | + | |PFAF toxicity notes=One report suggests that the root is poisonous{{Ref | PFAFimport-179}}. |
| + | |material use notes= | ||
| + | |PFAF material use notes=Two insect-moulting hormones are found in the roots{{Ref | PFAFimport-174}}. Can this have a practical application as an insecticide? | ||
The stem of the plant is used as a toothbrush that is said to be good for the teeth and is also a treatment for pyorrhoea{{Ref | PFAFimport-272}}. | The stem of the plant is used as a toothbrush that is said to be good for the teeth and is also a treatment for pyorrhoea{{Ref | PFAFimport-272}}. | ||
| − | |edible use notes=Seed - cooked. A good substitute for cereal grains in bread-making, they have often been used for this purpose in famine years{{Ref | PFAFimport-2}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-177}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-238}}. | + | |edible use notes= |
| + | |PFAF edible use notes=Seed - cooked. A good substitute for cereal grains in bread-making, they have often been used for this purpose in famine years{{Ref | PFAFimport-2}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-177}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-238}}. | ||
Leaves - cooked{{Ref | PFAFimport-177}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-178}}. Used as a vegetable in the same manner as spinach{{Ref | PFAFimport-179}}. | Leaves - cooked{{Ref | PFAFimport-177}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-178}}. Used as a vegetable in the same manner as spinach{{Ref | PFAFimport-179}}. | ||
| − | |medicinal use notes=The roots, leaves and stems are widely used in Chinese herbal medicine{{Ref | PFAFimport-238}}. They are anodyne, antirheumatic, bitter, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue and vasodilator. They act predominantly on the lower half of the body and are used in the treatment of aching back and knees and asthenia of the lower limbs{{Ref | PFAFimport-176}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-238}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-254}}. Research suggests that they can cause dilation of the cervix and so this herb should not be used when pregnant{{Ref | PFAFimport-238}}. | + | |medicinal use notes= |
| + | |PFAF medicinal use notes=The roots, leaves and stems are widely used in Chinese herbal medicine{{Ref | PFAFimport-238}}. They are anodyne, antirheumatic, bitter, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue and vasodilator. They act predominantly on the lower half of the body and are used in the treatment of aching back and knees and asthenia of the lower limbs{{Ref | PFAFimport-176}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-238}}{{Ref | PFAFimport-254}}. Research suggests that they can cause dilation of the cervix and so this herb should not be used when pregnant{{Ref | PFAFimport-238}}. | ||
The herb is taken internally to treat hypertension, back pains, urine in the blood, menstrual pain, bleeding etc{{Ref | PFAFimport-238}}. | The herb is taken internally to treat hypertension, back pains, urine in the blood, menstrual pain, bleeding etc{{Ref | PFAFimport-238}}. | ||
The root juice is used in Nepal in the treatment of toothache{{Ref | PFAFimport-272}}. This juice is also used in the treatment of indigestion and is considered to be a good treatment for asthma{{Ref | PFAFimport-272}}. | The root juice is used in Nepal in the treatment of toothache{{Ref | PFAFimport-272}}. This juice is also used in the treatment of indigestion and is considered to be a good treatment for asthma{{Ref | PFAFimport-272}}. | ||
| Line 136: | Line 143: | ||
|id=ISBN 0-88192-527-6 | |id=ISBN 0-88192-527-6 | ||
|date=2002-00-00}} | |date=2002-00-00}} | ||
| + | }}{{Article state | ||
| + | |article cleanup=Yes | ||
| + | |article incomplete=Yes | ||
| + | |article citations=No | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 12:02, 4 May 2013
Uses
Toxic parts
One report suggests that the root is poisonous[1].
Edible uses
Notes
Seed - cooked. A good substitute for cereal grains in bread-making, they have often been used for this purpose in famine years[2][3][4].
Leaves - cooked[3][5]. Used as a vegetable in the same manner as spinach[1].
Leaves
Seed
Material uses
Two insect-moulting hormones are found in the roots[6]. Can this have a practical application as an insecticide?
The stem of the plant is used as a toothbrush that is said to be good for the teeth and is also a treatment for pyorrhoea[7].
Unknown part
Medicinal uses(Warning!)
The roots, leaves and stems are widely used in Chinese herbal medicine[4]. They are anodyne, antirheumatic, bitter, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue and vasodilator. They act predominantly on the lower half of the body and are used in the treatment of aching back and knees and asthenia of the lower limbs[8][4][9]. Research suggests that they can cause dilation of the cervix and so this herb should not be used when pregnant[4].
The herb is taken internally to treat hypertension, back pains, urine in the blood, menstrual pain, bleeding etc[4]. The root juice is used in Nepal in the treatment of toothache[7]. This juice is also used in the treatment of indigestion and is considered to be a good treatment for asthma[7]. The stem of the plant is used as a toothbrush that is said to be good for the teeth and is also a treatment for pyorrhoea[7].
The plant can be used fresh or dried. The leaves and stems are harvested in the summer and are usually crushed for their juice or used in tinctures[4]. The roots are harvested from 1 or 2 year old plants in the autumn or winter and usually dried and ground into a powder or used in decoctions[4].Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Nothing listed.
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
Seed - sow late spring in a greenhouse. Germination should be fairly rapid, prick out the seedlings into individual pots of fairly rich soil when they are large enough to handle. It is probably wise to grow this plant on in the greenhouse for its first winter, planting it out into its permanent position in late spring after the last expected frosts.
Practical Plants is currently lacking information on propagation instructions of Achyranthes bidentata. Help us fill in the blanks! Edit this page to add your knowledge.
Cultivation
Prefers a rich, sandy, slightly acid soil in partial shade[4].
This species is probably not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to at least -5°c[4]. When grown in a rich soil the roots can be up to 1.2 metres long[4].
Widely cultivated in China, especially in Henan Province, as a medicinal plant[4] and as a food plant[1].Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
There are no interactions listed for Achyranthes bidentata. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.
Polycultures & Guilds
There are no polycultures listed which include Achyranthes bidentata.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
None listed.
Full Data
This table shows all the data stored for this plant.
Taxonomy
Binomial name
Achyranthes bidentata
Genus
Achyranthes
Family
Amaranthaceae
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
None listed.
Native Geographical Range
None listed.
Native Environment
None listed.
Ecosystem Niche
None listed.
Root Zone Tendancy
None listed.
Life
Deciduous or Evergreen
?
Herbaceous or Woody
?
Life Cycle
Fertility
?
Pollinators
?
Flower Colour
?
Flower Type
References
- ? 1.01.11.21.3 Reid. B. E. Famine Foods of the Chiu-Huang Pen-ts'ao. Taipei. Southern Materials Centre (1977-00-00)
- ? 2.02.1 Hedrick. U. P. Sturtevant's Edible Plants of the World. Dover Publications ISBN 0-486-20459-6 (1972-00-00)
- ? 3.03.13.2 Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books ISBN 3874292169 (1984-00-00)
- ? 4.004.014.024.034.044.054.064.074.084.094.104.114.124.13 Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. ISBN 0-7513-020-31 (1995-00-00)
- ? 5.05.1 Stuart. Rev. G. A. Chinese Materia Medica. Taipei. Southern Materials Centre ()
- ? 6.06.1 Kariyone. T. Atlas of Medicinal Plants. ()
- ? 7.07.17.27.37.47.5 Manandhar. N. P. Plants and People of Nepal Timber Press. Oregon. ISBN 0-88192-527-6 (2002-00-00)
- ? 8.08.1 Yeung. Him-Che. Handbook of Chinese Herbs and Formulas. Institute of Chinese Medicine, Los Angeles (1985-00-00)
- ? 9.09.1 Chevallier. A. The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants Dorling Kindersley. London ISBN 9-780751-303148 (1996-00-00)
-
? Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedPFAFimport-74
"image:Achyranthes bidentata flower.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.