Uses
Toxic parts
Edible uses
There are no edible uses listed for Asarum heterotropoides.Material uses
There are no material uses listed for Asarum heterotropoides.Medicinal uses(Warning!)
The root is used, interchangeably with A. sieboldii, as a diaphoretic, diuretic, emetic, expectorant and purgative[4]. The root contains about 3% of an essential oil which is the main medical agent - the isolated essential oil has caused death in laboratory animals[4].
The dried plant is used in the treatment of bronchitis, coughs, headaches etc[4].Unknown part
Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Nothing listed.
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
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Cultivation
Prefers a rich moist neutral to acid soil in woodland or a shady position in the rock garden[7][6]. Plants are hardy to at least -15°c[6]. The flowers are malodorous and are pollinated by flies[6].
Plants often self-sow when growing in a suitable position[6].Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
There are no interactions listed for Asarum heterotropoides. 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 Asarum heterotropoides.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
None listed.
Full Data
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References
- ? Chiej. R. Encyclopaedia of Medicinal Plants. MacDonald ISBN 0-356-10541-5 (1984-00-00)
- ? Stary. F. Poisonous Plants. Hamlyn ISBN 0-600-35666-3 (1983-00-00)
- ? 3.03.13.23.33.4 Yeung. Him-Che. Handbook of Chinese Herbs and Formulas. Institute of Chinese Medicine, Los Angeles (1985-00-00)
- ? 4.04.14.24.3 Duke. J. A. and Ayensu. E. S. Medicinal Plants of China Reference Publications, Inc. ISBN 0-917256-20-4 (1985-00-00)
- ? 5.05.15.2 Rice. G. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 2. Thompson and Morgan. (1988-00-00)
- ? 6.06.16.26.36.4 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
- ? F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
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