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Eriophyton wallichii

Common name:	Mian Shen	Family:	Labiatae
Author:	Benth.	Botanical references:	266
Synonyms:
Known Hazards:	None known
Range:	E. Asia - Himalayas in Tibet, Nepal, India and W. China.
Habitat:	Alpine, stony alluvial fans at elevations of 2700 - 4700 metres[266].
Edibility Rating (1-5):	0	Medicinal Rating (1-5):	2

Systematics:	From a USDA Plants Database
	Order: Lamiales. Renamed to Lamiaceae -- Mint family

Physical Characteristics

Perennial growing to 0.2m. . It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs). We rate it 0/5 for edibility and 2/5 for medicinal use.

The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Disclaimer

The entire plant is used in Tibetan medicine, it is said to have a sweet taste and a cooling potency[241]. Anti-inflammatory and febrifuge, it dries up pus and joins cut nerves/vessels[241]. It is used in the treatment of inflammation of the lungs, pus in the lungs, inflammations of wounds/sores and cut nerves/blood vessels[241].

Other Uses

None known

Cultivation details

241072

Propagation

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References

[241] Tsarong. Tsewang. J. Tibetan Medicinal Plants Tibetan Medical Publications, India 1994 ISBN 81-900489-0-2
A nice little pocket guide to the subject with photographs of 95 species and brief comments on their uses.

[266] Flora of China 1994
On-line version of the Flora - an excellent resource giving basic info on habitat and some uses.

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