Ligusticum jeholense
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Basic Information
Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae
Genus: ligusticum
Plant ID (slug): ligusticum-jeholense
Numeric ID: 26242
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Ligusticum jeholense is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.7 m (2ft 4in). It is in flower from August to September, 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
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic Antifungal Antirheumatic Antispasmodic Diaphoretic The root is analgesic, antifungal, antirheumatic, antispasmodic and diaphoretic[176]. It is used in the treatment of boils, colds, diarrhoea, headaches, toothache, abdominal pain and skin diseases[176, 218].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Ligusticum jeholense
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