Thalictrum foliolosum

Physical Characteristics

Thalictrum foliolosum is a PERENNIAL growing to 2.5 m (8ft 2in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects, wind. 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 - Himalayas.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Antiperiodic Diuretic Febrifuge Ophthalmic Purgative Salve Stomachic Tonic The root is antiperiodic, diuretic, febrifuge, ophthalmic, purgative, salve, stomachic and tonic[61, 158, 178, 240, 272]. It is considered to be a good remedy for atonic dyspepsia and is also useful in treating peptic ulcers, indigestion, fevers, toothache, haemorrhoids and for convalescence after acute diseases[240, 272]. It is a valuable remedy for ophthalmia[240, 272]. The juice of the leaves is applied to boils and pimples[272].

Known Hazards

Although no records of toxicity have been found for this plant, it belongs to a family that includes many poisonous plants so some caution is advised.