Ligusticum brachylobum

Physical Characteristics

Ligusticum brachylobum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne Antidote Antipyretic Antiseptic Diaphoretic Emmenagogue Expectorant The root is anodyne, antidote, antipyretic, antiseptic, diaphoretic, emmenagogue and expectorant[176, 218]. It is used in the treatment of common colds with headache, body ache and stiff neck, rheumatic pain and tetanus[176]. It is an antidote for arsenic poisoning[176].

Known Hazards

None known