Guang Jing Qian Cao, Coin-leaf desmodium

Desmodium styracifolium

Physical Characteristics

Desmodium styracifolium is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. 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.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Diuretic Febrifuge Urinary VD The whole plant is diuretic and febrifuge[147, 218]. It is used in the treatment of gonorrhoea[147]. A decoction of the plant is used in the treatment of gallstones, urinary tract stones and hepatitis[218].

Known Hazards

None known