Asian Bistort

Polygonum manshuriense

Physical Characteristics

Polygonum manshuriense is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 6in). It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Korea and eastern Siberia.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Meadow; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Astringent The root contains tannins and flavonoids[279]. It is used in Korea to treat diarrhoea[279].

Known Hazards

None known