Stachys baicalensis

Physical Characteristics

Stachys baicalensis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower in July, and the seeds ripen in August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It is noted for attracting wildlife. 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 can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked[177].

Medicinal Uses

Astringent Carminative Deodorant Depurative Diuretic Dysentery Haemostatic Styptic The stem and leaves are astringent, carminative and deodorant[218]. The whole plant is depurative, diuretic and haemostatic[147, 218]. A decoction is used in the treatment of metrorrhagia, haematuria, jaundice and bacterial dysentery[147].

Known Hazards

None known